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Hurricane Helene one of costliest in US history

September 30, 2024

Category 4 Hurricane Helene will be one of the costliest storms in United States history with total damage and economic loss estimated to be up to $160 billion, according to forecasters AccuWeather.
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Helene will mean future insurance challenges

September 30, 2024

The killer hurricane, Helene, has been confirmed as one of the most destructive storms in US history, with a death toll approaching 100 across several states and hundreds still unaccounted for.
The As…

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Brownie Pack Advocates For Environment

September 30, 2024

A group of girls from the First Devonshire and West Pembroke Brownie Pack is advocating for marine life and promoting environmental responsibility. A spokesperson said, “A small group of girls who are members of First Devonshire and West Pembroke Brownie Pack meet at First Baptist Church in Devonshire. They have gigantic visions how they can […]

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‘Therapeutic Speed Dating’ Event On October 10

September 30, 2024

A “Therapeutic Speed Dating” event will be held on October 10th, with the organisers saying “the format is unique—akin to speed dating—but instead of romantic matches, participants will connect with different therapists, ask questions, and learn about various approaches to mental health care.” A spokesperson said, “Mental health in Bermuda is about to get a […]

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Column: Richardson On Home Ownership & More

September 30, 2024

[Opinion column written by MP Anthony Richardson] The recent change, empowering Bermudians to acquire their first homes, is another important step in the PLP’s effort to make homeownership more accessible. This amendment to pension rules, coupled with the government’s Mortgage Guarantee Programme, demonstrates the Progressive Labour Party’s commitment to creating a nation of owners by […]

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Photos & Results: Annual Shotocup Kata Classic

September 30, 2024

The 5th Annual Shotocup Kata Classic was recently held at the Whitney Institute. A spokesperson said, “The 5th Annual Shotocup Kata Classic, held at the Whitney Institute, marked another significant milestone in Bermuda’s martial arts history. With fierce competition, remarkable performances, and breakout stars, the event showcased the immense talent and dedication of karateka from […]

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Woman injured in Hamilton Parish crash

September 30, 2024

A woman was hurt in a single-vehicle crash in Hamilton Parish, police said today.
The incident happened 8.55am on North Shore Road near Winton Hill.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said tha…

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Woman Injured In Single Vehicle Collision

September 30, 2024

Police responded to a single vehicle collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish this morning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:55am Monday, 30th September 2024, police officers responded to a reported single vehicle collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton parish. “Details remain limited at this time. “However, it is understood that a woman was […]

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Video: SailGP Highlights Keeron Wilson

September 30, 2024

Bermudian Keeron Wilson’s inspiring journey as a boatbuilder at SailGP Technologies in Southampton, England, has been spotlighted in a recent video. At just 25 years old, Mr Wilson has found success as a full-time technical team member for SailGP, having moved to the UK nearly a year ago. His path into the industry began with […]

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BPS Honors Constable Swan’s 35-Year Service

September 30, 2024

The BPS recognized Constable Lee-Roma Swan, who is retiring after 35 years of dedicated service, highlighting her positive attitude and commitment throughout her career. A police spokesperson said, “Acting Commissioner of Police Na’imah Astwood highlighted the policing career of Constable Lee-Roma Swan, who retires from the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] after serving 35 years and […]

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Football: Trojans, St. David’s & Zebras Win

September 30, 2024

Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were in action this weekend, with the Somerset Trojans, St. David’s and PHC Zebras all earning wins. First Division Southampton Rangers 0 Somerset Trojans 3 The Somerset Trojans began their bid to return to the Premier Division with a 3 – 0 victory over the Southampton […]

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Cricket: 2024 Athene T20 KO Cup Finals Results

September 30, 2024

Willow Cuts were crowned the First Division Athene T20 KO Cup 2024 champions, and St. George’s Cricket Club claimed the Premier Division Athene T20 KO Cup 2024 championship. Athene First Division T20 KO Cup Finals Willow Cuts Win by 50 Runs: Willow Cuts 148/6 Flatt’s Victoria 98/4 Willow Cuts were crowned the Athene T20 KO […]

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Golf: 2024 BGA Team Challenge Winners

September 30, 2024

The Bermuda Golf Association hosted their 2024 BGA Team Challenge title event at the Tucker’s Point Club. The team Fantastic Fore of Angela Cook, Elaine Gaugain, Sarah Murphy-Christopher and Sue Maisonneuve claimed the title. Their Net Stableford total of 91 was 2 points clear of team GHIN & Tonics of Paddy Graham, Richard Fulton, David […]

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Curtis & Tucker Win Hendrickson Memorial Race

September 30, 2024

Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker are the 2024 Lawrence Stickers Hendrickson Memorial comet race regatta champions following racing off the Mid Atlantic Sailboat Club. Curtis and Tucker won all three races on the day to finish with 3 points, with Dale Brangman and his crew Mikki Brangman finishing second with 6 points, and Gladwin Lambert […]

Shannon’s Thyme to shine

September 30, 2024

It has been more than four years since the Covid-19 pandemic erupted but Shannon Simons’ restaurant has still not fully recovered. Mr Simons took over Thyme in Paget in 2020. “The business is not quit…

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Appeal for ‘urgent discourse’ on abortion reform

September 30, 2024

Bermuda’s abortion rules have been branded “unconstitutional and outdated” by a women’s rights organisation, which said the island faced a “critical opportunity” to treat the procedure as a human righ…

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Government accused of ‘lack of transparency’ on healthcare

September 30, 2024

Government consultation procedures have come under fire by island doctors who claim there is a lack of transparency in the process.
Physicians have won the backing of one senior government MP who brok…

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Charity walk for injured teenager hailed a success

September 30, 2024

Friends and supporters of an injured young musical artist came together at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club at the weekend as part of a continuing drive to raise money in support his recovery.
More than 100 …

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New lawyer brings ‘intellect, dedication and legal acumen’

September 30, 2024

A new lawyer was welcomed to the Bermuda Bar on Friday in a ceremony before Chief Justice Larry Mussenden.
Ryley Tannock was announced by the firm Appleby, where he is in his second year of its legal …

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Trust laments demolition of Front Street building

September 30, 2024

Efforts should have been made to preserve a vacant Hamilton building damaged by Hurricane Ernesto.
While 93 Front Street was torn down last week, the Bermuda National Trust filed a letter of objection…

Cayman bank customers angry over software glitch

September 30, 2024

Butterfield Bank is fighting a public-relations nightmare in the Cayman Islands after retroactive charges levied on customer accounts for unpaid government stamp duty.

Cayman Compass said a softwa…

Commission mull global standard in living wage review

September 30, 2024

A group established by the Government to make recommendations for what a living wage would look like is exploring the widely heralded Anker Methodology as an area for solutions.
Accepted as the gold s…

Ascot Bermuda: poised for growth in its second decade

September 30, 2024

As Ascot Bermuda celebrated its 10th anniversary recently, the new man at the helm of the company declared that the best is yet to come for the global specialty insurer and reinsurer.
Justin Keith suc…

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BASA Barry Hanson Memorial Swim Results

September 30, 2024

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s season got underway at the BASA Pool with the Barry Hanson Memorial. Elanna Fulton won the women’s 15 & over 200 SC meter freestyle clocking a time of 2:25.56, Sienna Spurling was second in 2:40.52, and Rhiana Hayward was third stopping the clock in 2:52.09. Logan Jones won the 13-14 […]

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Reading Clinic To Join In ‘Go Red For Dyslexia’

September 30, 2024

The Reading Clinic announced its involvement in the global ‘Go Red for Dyslexia’ campaign for World Dyslexia Week, featuring the illumination of Hamilton’s City Hall in red from October 1st to 6th. A spokesperson said, “The Reading Clinic is excited to announce its participation in the global ‘Go Red for Dyslexia’ campaign in support of […]

Onias Bascome delivers T20 knockout victory for St George’s

September 29, 2024

North Field (St George’s won the toss): St George’s beat Cleveland County by six wickets

St George’s captain Onias Bascome struck a 36-ball unbeaten 64 runs to guide his team to a last-over triu…

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Scaur Hill Safety Project Begins On Monday

September 29, 2024

The Ministry of Public Works is reminding the public that the “project to enhance safety and stability on Scaur Hill, Sandys Parish, will commence tomorrow, Monday, 30 September 2024″ and “the work is expected to take approximately six months to complete.” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch stated: “The 230-foot retaining wall along Scaur […]

PHC fight off Paget comeback to start title defence with win

September 29, 2024

Paget 2 PHC 4

Reigning Premier Division champions PHC showed they may well be the team to beat again this season as they fought hard to tame Paget Lions at Southampton Oval on Sunday.
PHC made a …

Devonshire Cougars and St George’s battle to draw

September 29, 2024

Devonshire Cougars 1 St George’s Colts 1

Domico Coddington’s late heroics salvaged a point for Devonshire Cougars in a lacklustre Premier Division affair at Devonshire Rec on Sunday.
St George’s …

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Photos & Video: Bermuda Craft Brewing Festival

September 29, 2024

Bermuda Craft Brewing hosted the BEERMUDA event, a festival of live music, beer tasting, food, and fun, at the National Stadium North Field this weekend. “BEERMUDA will showcase top international and local musicians while offering guests the chance to taste more than 40 specially selected craft beers from around the world. On tap beers will […]

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Weather Forecast For Monday September 30

September 29, 2024

Monday, September 30 is expected to see variable cloud cover with a couple of showers around, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at […]

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Khano Smith’s Rhode Island Claim Victory

September 29, 2024

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island claimed a 3-1 win away to San Antonio in the United Soccer League [USL] Championship yesterday [September 28]. Albert Dikwa gave Rhode Island the lead in the first minute before Juan Agudelo equalised for San Antonio in the 20th minute. Clay Holstad restored the away side’s lead in the 51st minute […]

Kaden Hopkins fails to finish in attritional World Championship road race

September 29, 2024

Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins was one of 80 riders who failed to complete the road race at the UCI Cycling World Championships in Zurich on Sunday.
Hopkins pulled out after five of the seven laps as nearly …

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Celebrating Wellness

September 29, 2024

Celebrating Wellness (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Police: traffic detours on Harbour Road

September 29, 2024

A crash at 2.20pm on Harbour Road, Warwick, in which a woman motorcycle rider was injured, resulted in traffic diversions, police have warned.
Details were limited, but a car and a motorcycle were sa…

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House opens the door for bulk renewable energy projects

September 29, 2024

Legislation to allow local companies to install larger energy sources to generate power solely for themselves has been given the green light by Parliament.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, …

PSC shareholders approve Ardonagh acquisition

September 29, 2024

Shareholders of PSC Insurance Group Limited have agreed for the company to be acquired by The Ardonagh Group, one of the world’s largest independent insurance broking platforms, with offices in Bermud…

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New traffic layout at West End for Scaur Hill works

September 29, 2024

Six months of new traffic routes in Sandys will start tomorrow to accommodate “urgent” work on a failing roadside wall at Scaur Hill.
The one-way routes, which will affect buses at the West End, will …

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Sharrieff & Howard University Begin Season

September 29, 2024

Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University swimming and diving teammates began their 2024/25 season competing in the Potomac Relays. Sharrieff led off the Howard University Women’s 200 yard medley relay B team that finished second clocking a time of 1:48.69. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos & Results: BASA Winter Swim […]

Bermuda just miss out on bronze as Mexico win Pan Am Challenge

September 29, 2024

A 2-1 loss to Guyana resulted in Bermuda women’s hockey team just missing out on a medal as they finished fourth in the Pan American Challenge at the National Sports Centre on Saturday with Mexico cro…

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Waldron Back In Action At Harrah’s Hoosier Park

September 29, 2024

Harness racer Kiwon Waldron competed in four races during a recent night of racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Waldron’s night started with a fifth-place finish in the Trot Class aboard Mr Jessies Express in Race 1, clocking a time of 2:00.3. In Race 4, another Trot Class event, Waldron guided Bridge To Jesse’s to a […]

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Nahki Wells Confident Of Scoring Goals

September 29, 2024

Nahki Wells said he remains confident in his ability to make a significant impact for Bristol City in the Sky Bet Championship this season. The 34-year-old striker, known for his work ethic and sharp instincts, is determined to secure more starts under manager Liam Manning and play a vital role for his team. In an […]

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Raft of legislation given approval by Parliament

September 29, 2024

Legislation to dissolve and reappoint the Tax Reform Commission was among several amendments approved by Parliamentarians in the latest sitting of the House of Assembly.
The Tax Reform Commission (Dis…

Kyle Lightbourne picks up first win as Dandy Town coach

September 29, 2024

Dandy Town 4 Wolves 1

After losing 4-3 to Wolves in the Dudley Eve Trophy last week, Dandy Town Hornets gained revenge as they romped to victory in the first match of the Premier Division season …

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Burch: Google lease a ‘magnet’ for investment

September 29, 2024

Parliamentarians approved a $4.8 million lease to a subsidiary of Google for the establishment of a transatlantic cable station.
Speaking in the House of Assembly, Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the …

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Bermuda Finish Fourth In Pan Am Challenge

September 29, 2024

The Bermuda women’s national hockey team placed fourth in the Women’s Pan American Challenge after a 2-1 defeat to Guyana at the National Sports Centre yesterday [September 28]. Coach Kovin Moodley’s side took the lead in the third-place play-off match through Georgia Harris in the 23rd minute. It was Harris’s second goal of the competition. […]

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Video: Sunday Sept 29th “Good News” Spotlight

September 29, 2024

News that Yazik Govia, Nikia Matthews, Shei-Anne Ottley-Peets, Maya Proverbs, and Deontae Scott were awarded Athene Scholarships, Jasmine Spence scored a hat trick for Newport Pagnell Town, and Ryley Tannock was called to the Bermuda Bar were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Kayuri Tucker and Zydon […]

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House: updated list of Bermuda Housing Corporation homes

September 29, 2024

Fresh numbers on the island’s stock of government-owned affordable housing were delivered in the House of Assembly on Friday by Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the public works minister.
Colonel Burch…

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Jamin Hodgkins Helps Luctonians Claim Win

September 29, 2024

Jamin Hodgkins helped Luctonians defeat Davenport Services 39-21 in the National 2 West – the fourth level of the English rugby union pyramid yesterday [September 28]. Hodgkins, who played for Bridgend in the Welsh Indigo Premiership last season, kicked 14 points – four conversions and two penalties. The full-back is a former Bermuda Under-19 international […]

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Kim Swan Reflects On Serving As Chairman

September 28, 2024

For the past three years Kim Swan, Junior Minister of Tourism, Culture & Sport has served as Chairman of the Bermuda Government Golf Courses [Port Royal & Ocean View] until September 4th, 2024. “The former PGA European Tour member had been on medical leave since July 11th and Deputy Chairman Vincent Hollinsid presided over the […]