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Live Video: MP Vance Campbell Joins OBA

August 26, 2024

[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance is holding a press conference today [August 26]. We will have additional information later on, and you can watch live video below. Update: The press conference is still underway, however as a brief summary, the OBA have announced that MP Vance Campbell, previously with the PLP, has now joined the […]

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Dage Minors Sets New National Mile Record

August 26, 2024

Dage Minors has broken his national record in the outdoor mile after finishing seventh in the Monument Mile Classic at the University of Stirling, Scotland, yesterday [August 24]. Competing in the 30 Elite Men’s Mile B, Minors posted a time of 4min 01.55sec, bettering his previous best of 4:02.09. “I’m pleased with it,” Minors told […]

FDM: a risk to Bermuda’s future

August 26, 2024

“… We have deluded ourselves into believing the myth that capitalism grew and prospered out of the protestant ethic of hard work and sacrifice. The fact is that capitalism was built on the exploit…

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Hopkins Finishes 52nd In Stage 3 Of Tour

August 26, 2024

Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins and his Vendée U teammates faced another grueling day during Stage 3 of the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe. The 151.5-kilometer road race proved challenging, with Hopkins finishing in 52nd place with a time of 3 hours, 42 minutes, and 25 seconds. As the race progresses, Hopkins currently holds the […]

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Bowling Team Concludes Competing In Nevada

August 26, 2024

Bermuda’s national men’s bowling team wrapped up their participation in the Pan American Championships with several notable individual finishes. Lamar Richardson led the team, securing 57th place with a total of 4,940 pins. Close behind, David Maycock placed 67th, accumulating 4,846 pins. Damien Matthews followed in 69th with 4,791 pins. Michael Honore achieved 88th place […]

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BCB Twenty20: St. George’s & Willow Cuts Win

August 26, 2024

St. George’s Cricket Club and Willow Cuts recorded victories in the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] Twenty20 action. St. George’s Cricket Club Win by 45 Runs: St George’s 163/7 Western Stars 118/4 The St. George’s Cricket Club defeated Western Stars by 45 Runs at Lord’s in St. David’s. Batting first, St. George’s Cricket Club scored 163/7, […]

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Waldron Finishes 6th In Harness Pony Racing

August 26, 2024

Kiwon Waldron took to the track for one race in harness racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana. In race 6, the trot class, Waldron in the bike of Bridge To Jesse’s finished 6th clocking a time of 1:55.0. Related Stories Waldron In Standardbred Action In Canada Waldron Competing In Standardbred Racing Waldron Returns To […]

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‘Zero faith’ that probate backlog will be addressed

August 26, 2024

A ray of hope announced last week for relatives waiting on paperwork essential for wills to be processed has one family sceptical of any improvement soon.
A statement issued on Wednesday by the Suprem…

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Residents challenge Belco ‘explanation’ for elevated soot fallout

August 26, 2024

Residents living close to Belco have challenged its president’s claims that elevated levels of soot fallout in recent days are because of efforts to restore power in the wake of Hurricane Ernesto.
The…

Heartbreak for Bermuda Under-14 in CFU final

August 26, 2024

Barbados 0 Bermuda 0

(Barbados win 4-3 on penalties)
Bermuda suffered heartbreak after losing to Barbados on penalties in the Caribbean Football Union Boys Under-14 Challenge Series final in Trin…

Insurers report less damage than feared from Ernesto

August 26, 2024

Claims for damages from Hurricane Ernesto, which hit the island as a category one storm, have not been as bad as first feared, according to insurance companies.
Ernesto brought hurricane or tropical s…

Bermuda’s reinsurance sector a driver of dedicated capital jump

August 26, 2024

Bermuda’s reinsurance sector was a main driver as total dedicated reinsurance capital in 2023 jumped by 7 per cent to $568 billion, with an even larger increase projected for 2024, a report by AM Best…

Compre in deal with Accelerant

August 26, 2024

Compre Group Holdings Ltd, the Bermudian-domiciled international legacy and reinsurance group, has completed a legacy reinsurance transaction with Accelerant, a data-driven risk exchange, following ap…

Warburg Pincus makes $100m investment in BSX’s parent

August 26, 2024

Warburg Pincus, the New York-headquartered global growth investor, has made a $100 million investment in Miami International Holdings Inc, the parent company of the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Making the …

Moody’s upgrades Digicel ratings

August 26, 2024

Ratings agency, Moody’s, has upgraded Digicel International Finance Limited corporate family rating and its senior secured bank credit facility ratings to B3, with a stable outlook.
In a statement, M…

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Government seeking legal advice over rideshare operation

August 26, 2024

The Government is seeking legal advice over the operation of a ridesharing app that claims to have launched in Bermuda.
Island: GO! said on its website that it was “now live in Bermuda” and was also l…

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Minister Weeks On Shooting Incident

August 25, 2024

“This was a heinous and cowardly act of violence directed at our police officers last night,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said. Minister Weeks said, “We are grateful that no one was hurt during this dangerous incident. This is a threat to law and order, and we must all do our part to bring the […]

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St. David’s Win Eastern Junior Championship

August 25, 2024

St. David’s Cricket Club are the 2024 Junior Eastern County Champions. St. David’s Cricket Club Win by 309 runs: St. David’s Cricket Club 375/4 Cleveland County 66 With the series level at 1 – 1, the St. David’s Cricket Club put this match out of reach while batting first scoring 375/4, Isaiah O’Brien scored 174 […]

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Willow Cuts Crowned Western County Champions

August 25, 2024

Willow Cuts are the 2024 Western County Cricket Association Cup Champions. Willow Cuts Win by 8 Wickets: Southampton Rangers 147 Willow Cuts 150/2 At the White Hill Field, challengers Southampton Rangers, won the toss and elected to bat, they were bowled out for 147, captain Dalin Richardson was the top scorer with 73 not out, […]

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Weather Forecast For Monday August 26

August 25, 2024

Monday August 26 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 28°C/85°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 6:50am and sunset will be at 7:50pm. High […]

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Milan Butterfield Assists In Basford Draw

August 25, 2024

Bermudian footballer Kacy Milan Butterfield played a pivotal role in Basford United’s 1-1 draw away to Hebburn Town in the Northern Premier League Premier Division yesterday [August 24]. Midfielder Butterfield, who joined Basford from Stourbridge in the summer, saw his shot parried by the Hebburn goalkeeper in the 33rd minute and into the path of […]

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Live Video: Barbados v Bermuda Football Game

August 25, 2024

The Bermuda Under-14 football team have reached the finals of the Caribbean Football Union Challenge Tier II Series and are matching up against Barbados this afternoon [Aug 25], and you can tune in and watch live below. The team made it to the finals after winning five consecutive matches; the team started competition by beating […]

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PHC Awards $30K Scholarships To Eight Students

August 25, 2024

The PHC Foundation awarded $30,000 in scholarships to eight students; Majesty Wilson, Kairo Lewis, Chavi Pacheco-Hill, Joshua Joseph, T’Syi Showers, Anaya Curtis, Stefan Simmons, and Angelino Madeiros. A spokesperson said, “The PHC Foundation, registered charity number 727, has provided over 58 scholarships to students for 15-plus years. The PHC Foundation recently held its 20th Annual Scholarship Awards […]

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Videos: Kole Hall Scores For Chorley

August 25, 2024

Bermuda striker Kole Hall scored his first goal for Chorley in their 1-1 draw away to Scunthorpe United in the Vanarama National League North yesterday [August 24]. Hall netted from close range in the 85th minute to earn his side a share of the spoils after Danny Whitehall had given Scunthorpe the lead in the […]

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Bermuda Squash Team Defeat Jamaica

August 25, 2024

Bermuda’s squash players secured a victory in the Caribbean Area Squash Association Senior Championships, edging Jamaica 3-2 in the men’s division final. The tournament, held at the Georgetown Club and the National Racquet Center, saw Bermuda capitalize on Jamaica’s depleted roster, with Brendon Fourie receiving a walkover win. Taylor Carrick extended Bermuda’s lead with a […]

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Dorian Tucker Offering Leadership Sessions

August 25, 2024

Dorian Tucker, a former corrections officer with 36 years of service, is now offering leadership development sessions for both men and women on the island. With a career that saw him rise to the rank of principal officer, Mr Tucker brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as a leadership coach. Certified […]

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Video: Sunday Aug 25th “Good News” Spotlight

August 25, 2024

News that Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center [NMAC] has awarded a $5,000 scholarship to Fabiola Adams, fifteen high school students completed the six-week SkillCraft Youth Internship, gaining experience in social media marketing, the Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative in conjunction with the BEDC held the second BizCamp of the summer earlier this month, Imani Bell has been […]

Burrows and Sabir power Willow Cuts to Western Counties glory

August 25, 2024

White Hill Field (Southampton Rangers won toss): Willow Cuts beat Southampton Rangers by eight wickets

Ras Solomon Burrows and guest player Dominic Sabir stood out in guiding Willow Cuts to West…

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Proposal to protect cliff face at Smith’s property

August 25, 2024

Plans have been submitted to address coastal erosion concerns at a Smith’s property on the edge of Harrington Sound.

The planning application for Palmetto Gardens, submitted this year, proposed re…

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Khano Smith’s Rhode Island Pick Up Point

August 25, 2024

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island earned a point in a goalless draw away to Loudoun United in the USL Championship yesterday [August 24]. Smith, a former Bermuda and New England Revolution winger, was appointed as head coach and general manager of Rhode Island in March last year. Rhode Island, eighth in the Eastern Conference, face Birmingham […]

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Man seriously injured in Southside crash

August 25, 2024

A man has suffered life-threatening injuries after a traffic collision in St David’s tonight.
A police spokeswoman said that shortly after 9pm, police and other first responders were dispatched to a r…

A train wreck in slow motion

August 24, 2024

For the past half-century, I have avidly listened to the US presidential elections. It is a time when political rhetoric is at its best. It is a time when the contrast and arguments have been refined …

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Squash Players Continue Competing In Guyana

August 24, 2024

Bermuda squash players continued competing in the Caribbean Area Squash Association Senior Championships in Guyana. The tournament continued with the team phase, Bermuda lost 5 – 0 to Barbados in their men’s division opening match of the day. Taylor Carrick lost to Shawn Simpson 8-11, 11-6, 10-12, 11-3, 11-6, Anaya Smith then fell 11-2, 12-10, […]

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Marching of the Cup Match Cup

August 24, 2024

Marching of the Cup Match Cup (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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New Mr Chicken hatches in Southampton

August 24, 2024

Mr Chicken celebrated the opening of its newest outlet in Southampton this morning with a Customer Appreciation Day.
David Furbert, the owner of Mr Chicken, said the move to the location was a dream a…

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Pair of thieves remanded in custody

August 24, 2024

Two men who stole almost $1,000 worth of tools will be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court in October.
Andrew Arorash, 54, and Jahroy Simons, 38, admitted stealing two saws, an oscillating tool, drills, a…

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Driver charged with injuring woman

August 24, 2024

A motorist is accused of causing a woman grievous bodily harm by driving a car while impaired by alcohol or a drug in Hamilton Parish.
Melina Abanto Saldivar, 44, was also charged with injuring the sa…

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Team Hurricane Highlights Players & Programmes

August 24, 2024

Team Hurricane Basketball Academy enters its 11th year as Bermuda’s premiere youth basketball program, continuing its mission to provide a platform in which student-athletes can train, develop, and reach their academic and athletic potential. Founder/Head Coach Doug Reed says, “We seek to provide the best competitive basketball experience for student-athletes who want to pursue a […]

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Paradise Mobile’s Back-To-School Offer

August 24, 2024

Paradise Mobile announced its “Back-to-School offer designed to keep families connected as the new school year approaches.” A spokesperson said, “New and existing customers who sign up for Paradise’s Data Freedom plan will automatically get a free mobile account for their child, including unlimited data and local calling, available at no cost until November 30th, […]

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BFA Announce 2024/25 Season Transfers

August 24, 2024

The Bermuda Football Association released the the confirmed transfers for the upcoming 2024/25 season across the Premier Division, First Division, and youth players transitioning to senior teams in the local leagues. A spokesperson said, “Several Premier Division clubs have bolstered their ranks with new talent. Devonshire Colts Football Club, Devonshire Recreation Club, Hamilton Parish Workmen’s […]

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Clarke Named New Financial Assistance Director

August 24, 2024

Mr. Charles Clarke has been appointed as the Director of the Department of Financial Assistance, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors announced. A Government spokesperson said, “Mr. Clarke will assume responsibility for the overall management and operation of the Department of Financial Assistance, including programme planning and financial, personnel, and administrative functions. He […]

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Amari Ebbin Helps Set League Partnership Record

August 24, 2024

Amari Ebbin and his Bristol West Indian Phoenix Cricket Club teammates defeated Stapleton Bristol Cricket Club by 68 runs. Bristol West Indian Phoenix won the toss and batted first they would score 384/3 in their allotted 50 overs, Vishal Mamgai was the top scorer with 178, Ebbin added 155, the pair set a league record […]

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‘Passenger Discharged A Firearm At Police’

August 24, 2024

“Officers observed two males riding a motorcycle in a southerly direction along Khyber Pass, when the passenger discharged a firearm at police” and “officers began pursuit which eventually lead to shots being fired,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 12am on Saturday 24th of August 2024 police were responding to an […]

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting August 24

August 24, 2024

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 24th. On Saturday the Carnival Venezia cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Liberty of the Seas is scheduled to […]

Wolfe hat-trick propels Bermuda into CFU final

August 24, 2024

Bermuda 6 Anguilla 0

Jeon Wolfe bagged his second hat-trick of the tournament as Bermuda cruised into the Caribbean Football Union Boys Under-14 Challenge Series final without hardly breaking a s…

Humble Luke Horan collects sportsmanship award

August 24, 2024

Luke Horan’s humble approach to the game of cricket has earned him the Bermuda Friendly Societies Association’s 21st Cup Match Sportsmanship Award.
The St George’s reserve was chosen by the umpires as…

Building an action plan for retirement

August 24, 2024

When it comes to planning for retirement, the sooner the better is always key. The more time you plan, the better the chances of having a financially sound and comfortable retirement.
Now don’t get …

Supporting family comes before getting right job

August 24, 2024

Dear Dave,
My husband lost his job four months ago, and we’re close to losing our home. I’m working three jobs trying to keep our heads above water, while he’s “waiting for the right opportunity”. I u…

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Report details parish primary school rescoring

August 24, 2024

A revised assessment determining which primary schools would close under education reforms has been made public, revealing a rethink that came after protests in some communities.
The unpopular closure…

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Suspects fire at police on Khyber Pass

August 24, 2024

Shots were fired at police in an incident shortly after midnight last night in the Khyber Pass area of Warwick.
A police spokeswoman said that officers were approaching the junction with Quarry Lane w…