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White Mountains completes sale of controlling stake in Bamboo

December 8, 2025

White Mountains Insurance Group has closed the sale of a controlling interest in Bamboo, the California-based insurtech, to affiliates of CVC Capital Partners, while keeping a minority stake in the fa…

Teekay Tankers donates $20,000 to four local charities

December 8, 2025

Bermuda-based Teekay Tankers has donated $20,000 to Bermuda charities as part of the company’s annual corporate social responsibility programme 2025.
Angelique Burgess, senior manager corporate affair…

Mosaic hires Sachin Warty to lead finpro lines in Americas expansion

December 8, 2025

Mosaic Insurance has hired Sachin Warty to lead its global financial institutions and professional liability business as the firm prepares to expand both product lines across North America.
Based in C…

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Column: Musson On Youth, Future & More

December 8, 2025

[Opinion column written by Iesha Musson] I have been paying a lot of attention to the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] Government’s plans to shape the future of the Bermudian workforce and pave the way for the next generation to stride confidently into the world of work. What I have observed is both encouraging and inspiring. […]

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Community Meeting On Jury Reform

December 8, 2025

The Ministry of Justice is inviting the public to attend the next community meeting on Jury Reform, which will take place on Thursday, 11 December, at Francis Patton Primary School in Hamilton Parish. A Government spokesperson said, “The meeting, hosted by the Hamilton Parish Council, will begin at 6.30 p.m. “This session marks the third […]

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Man injured in Hamilton Parish collision

December 8, 2025

A male motorist has suffered a serious leg injury during a two-vehicle collision in Hamilton Parish.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said the collision involving a cycle and car occurred …

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Investments from residency scheme top $600m

December 8, 2025

Bermuda’s Economic Investment and Residential Certificate programme has brought more than $600 million into the economy, the Government highlighted today.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Economy and L…

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Students team up with Swiss group for human rights research

December 8, 2025

Four Bermudians have been chosen to work alongside counterparts from Switzerland in a human rights research project.
Zarah Siddiqi, Zayne Sinclair, Christopher Jackson and Gabriel Smith will welcome s…

Compre seals LPT deal with French insurer Wakam

December 8, 2025

Compre has signed a loss portfolio transfer agreement with Wakam, the French insurer, taking on about €140 million (around $163 million) in reserves tied mainly to British and French motor and propert…

Surprise Christmas trip for dedicated employee

December 8, 2025

For the first time in 26 years, Maria DeSousa will spend Christmas at home in India. The flights were a gift from Polished, where she has worked as a nail technician since 2003. Glen Wilks, the compan…

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Curtis & Tucker Win Comet Winter Series Regatta

December 8, 2025

Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker won the Comet Class Third Winter Series Regatta in St. George’s Harbour. The pair finished with a total of 3 points after recording three consecutive victories with finishes of 1-1-1. Gladwin Lambert and Gregory Proctor placed second with 8 points, recording finishes of 2-2-4. Jahshon Smith and Tre’sure Nanette tied […]

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BELCO Announces Lower Electricity Rates

December 8, 2025

Operational improvements are being passed on to “our customers through lower base electricity rates which will be seen on your bills in January,” BELCO said today. BELCO Statement A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised that following an approvals process by the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda, electricity tariffs will change for […]

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Passionate mental wellness advocate is ‘woman of year’

December 8, 2025

A clinical counsellor who hopes to make mental healthcare more accessible was named 2025 Woman of the Year at a summit that aims to inspire.
Dayla Burgess was honoured by the Women’s Empowerment Summi…

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Electricity rates to fall in 2026

December 8, 2025

Average monthly electricity bills are expected to drop by about $20 in the new year after a reduction in base rates, Belco announced today.
The change, which follows an approvals process by the Regula…

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Photos: 2025 MarketPlace Christmas Parade

December 8, 2025

Festive floats, dance groups, Gombeys, and Santa Claus made their way through Hamilton on Sunday evening as the public turned out for the MarketPlace Christmas Parade. The streets were lined with spectators for the annual holiday event, which culminated in a spectacular fireworks and drone display. Seth Stutzman, President of The MarketPlace Group, previously said: […]

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Dayla Burgess Named 2025 Woman Of The Year

December 8, 2025

The Women’s Empowerment Summit [WES] announced that clinical counsellor Dayla Burgess has been recognised as the 2025 Woman of The Year. A spokesperson said, “Each year, the WES acknowledges a Bermudian female who is making a difference in the lives of others in the community. “Previous recipients include, co-founder of Tomorrow’s Voices, Thea Furbert, principal […]

Erica Hawley finishes eighth in first Ironman

December 8, 2025

Erica Hawley finished a fantastic eight in the Ironman 70.3 La Quinta on Sunday morning.
Hawley spent more than four hours in the water and on the roads in California as she competed in her first iron…

Broken bikes and flat tyres after attritional Coney Island race

December 8, 2025

Race organisers were forced to apologise after a mountain bike race at Coney Island produced a record numbers of riders failing to finish because of mechanical problems on Sunday morning.
Nearly 100 …

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MPs discuss potential corporate income tax revenue

December 8, 2025

A One Bermuda Alliance MP highlighted the need for transparency, accountability and careful handling of corporate income tax revenue as he noted the benefits it is hoped to yield for the island’s fisc…

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Minister Weeks On New Customs X-Ray Facility

December 8, 2025

“We expect the facility to be completed by the end of February 2026,” Minister Of National Security Michael Weeks said as he provided an update on the progress of the new Customs X-Ray facility at the Hamilton Docks. Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Minister said, “At this time, all necessary site preparations have […]

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Youth dig deep to support Toys for Tots campaign

December 8, 2025

Warwick Academy primary students embraced the spirit of giving this year by supporting the Coalition for the Protection of Children’s annual Toys for Tots campaign.
A spokeswoman for the school said t…

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Terence Dill’s Red Storm Defeat Marshalls

December 8, 2025

Terence Dill’s Houston Red Storm completed a tense 98-97 win over the Midlothian Marshalls in the American Basketball Association league at the weekend. Dylan Spriggins led the scorers for Houston, carrying the offensive load with 31 points. Cam Moore added 27 points and 11 assists. Dill, a former Storm player, was appointed head coach of […]

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Erica Hawley Claims Eighth-Place Finish

December 8, 2025

Erica Hawley finished eighth in the women’s professional race in the Ironman 70.3 La Quinta near Palm Springs, California, yesterday [December 7]. Competing in her first 70.3 race, Hawley completed the 1.9-kilometres swim, 90km bike and 13.1-mile run in 4hr 17min 32sec. Her splits were 26:02, 2:21:26 and 1:24:59. “Well done to Erica yesterday finishing […]

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Compre Announces LPT With Insurer Wakam

December 8, 2025

Compre Group Holdings Limited, the Bermuda-domiciled international specialist reinsurance group, has signed a Loss Portfolio Transfer [‘LPT’] agreement with French insurer Wakam S.A.. A spokesperson said, “The transaction covers approximately €140 million of reserves as at 31 December 2024, relating primarily to UK and French motor and property insurance liabilities for 2024 and prior. “In […]

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Shop owners unite to offer festive spirit

December 8, 2025

Retailers in Hamilton have joined forces to revive traditional Christmas shopping experiences and encourage support for local businesses this festive season.
Their combined effort comes after a “slowe…

Some firms confused about sanctions breaches, says BMA

December 8, 2025

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has warned that firms viewed as “low risk” cannot rely on that status to shield them from sanctions breaches.
Speaking at a recent webinar hosted by the BMA’s Financial …

Tokenised insurance could be next frontier for Bermuda

December 8, 2025

Bermuda’s push into tokenised real-world assets could gain new momentum, according to a Binance-backed technology firm that says small island economies are well-placed to build entire capital markets …

Bermuda capital is ‘North America’s priciest city’

December 8, 2025

Bermuda has made a splash on another travel website — and it is not good news.
SoyNómada is the travel website for digital nomads and world travellers, it says, providing information on a number of th…

Surge in Hamilton Insurance share value

December 8, 2025

Shares of Hamilton Insurance Group have gained more than 40 per cent over the last year, and an investment adviser who downgraded the stock to “hold” in September, is having second thoughts.
The Seeki…

Cyberthreats, storms top worries for wealthy, Chubb survey shows

December 8, 2025

Affluent North Americans are more confident about the economic outlook heading into 2026, but remain deeply concerned about cyber-exposure, extreme weather and gaps in their own wealth-protection plan…

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2025 Marketplace Christmas Parade

December 7, 2025

2025 Marketplace Christmas Parade (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

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BioQuest completes draft Bermuda cedar genome

December 7, 2025

A local organisation has completed the first part of a genetic project aimed at restoring the Bermuda cedar population.
A statement said BioQuest completed a draft reference genome on the critically e…

St George’s and Cougars play out thrilling draw

December 7, 2025

St George’s 3 Devonshire Cougars 3

Devonshire Cougars clawed their way back from a two-goal deficit and a man down to earn a valuable point against St George’s Colts at Wellington Oval on Sunday….

Dandy Town remain top after beating challengers X-Roads

December 7, 2025

X- Roads 0 Dandy Town 2

Dandy Town stayed in pole position in the Premier Division title race after coming away from Lord’s on Sunday with an impressive shutout win over fellow contenders X -Road…

North Village edge Social Club to stay in title contention

December 7, 2025

Young Men’s Social Club 0 North Village 2

First-half goals from Jonté Smith and Amir Dill were enough for defending champions North Village to see off a gritty Young Men’s Social Club at Police F…

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Weather Forecast For Monday December 8

December 7, 2025

Monday, December 8 is expected to become overcast with rain and heavier embedded showers, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7.08am and […]

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Keunna Dill Scores In FC United Victory

December 7, 2025

Bermuda footballer Keunna Dill scored for FC United of Manchester Women in their 5-1 win at home to Curzon Ashton Women in the North West Women’s Regional Premier League today [December 7]. Dill, who plays as a full-back or winger, scored her team’s second goal in the 35th minute. She also created her team’s opener […]

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Live Video: 2025 Marketplace Christmas Parade

December 7, 2025

The MarketPlace Christmas Parade is taking place this evening [Dec 7] in the City of Hamilton and you can tune in and watch live below. Related Stories 11 Videos: 2015 Santa Claus Parade In Hamilton Video: 2023 Marketplace Christmas Parade Christmas Parade To Return To Hamilton Aerial Video: MarketPlace Christmas Parade Two Hour Video: Christmas […]

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Bermuda Netball League Continues

December 7, 2025

Netball Bermuda League matches continued at Bernard Park with teams competing across the 13 & Under, 16 & Under, First, and Premier Divisions. In the Premier Division, Storm Surge defeated Phoenix Heat 27-19. Kaamilah Nasir and Elishae Smith each scored 12 goals for Storm Surge, with Smith earning the MVP award. K’xiyane Gibbons led the […]

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MPs approve amending Corporate Income Tax Act

December 7, 2025

Amendments to landmark tax legislation passed without objection in the House of Assembly on Friday.
MPs from both sides of the aisle agreed that the Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 should be amended to …

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Video: Tyler Christopher Reflects On Win

December 7, 2025

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Christopher earned a convincing points win over Jensen Irving on the “Jingle Brawls” bill at the Holiday Inn, Birmingham Airport, England, today [December 7]. The southpaw improved his professional record to 11 straight wins after dominating the four-round super-welterweight bout, with the referee awarding a 40-37 verdict in favour of […]

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Jutorre Burgess Suffers Knee Injury

December 7, 2025

Bermuda national team footballer Jutorre Burgess faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury during Harborough Town’s recent FA Trophy win over AFC Rushden & Diamonds. The 19-year-old winger confirmed the news on social media after receiving his scan results, revealing he has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament [ACL]. “I am […]

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House approves substance-based tax credits

December 7, 2025

Legislation to introduce tax credits aimed at encouraging investment in Bermuda was approved in the House of Assembly.
David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, said that the Tax Credits Act 20…

Kallan Richardson outshines Sean Trott in national championships

December 7, 2025

Kallan Richardson claimed the scalp of Sean Trott at the Bermuda National Athletics Association Cross Country Championships on Saturday.
Richardson navigated the 4m course at Government House Grounds …

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The Guild answers the Call of Duty at e-sports tournament

December 7, 2025

Local e-sports team The Guild claimed the top prize in a Call of Duty tournament, held by Paradise Mobile in partnership with Esports Bermuda Ltd.
The team, made up of Sean Burgess, Chris Ahmed Hill, …

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UK Parliament: Q&A On NHS Services & Access

December 7, 2025

During a British Parliament session, Minister Karin Smyth confirmed that citizens of British Overseas Territories can access NHS services for free in the UK if they are deemed ordinarily resident. During the British Parliament session on December 5th, Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Andrew Rosindell asked, “To ask the Secretary […]

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Bobb Wins Heat At Youree Spence Invite

December 7, 2025

Madisyn Bobb and the University of Maryland Baltimore College [UMBC] indoor track and field team opened their 2025-26 season at the Youree Spence Garcia Invite at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex. Bobb won Heat 2 of the women’s 300-meter dash with a time of 40.10 seconds. Her performance secured a seventh-place finish overall out of […]

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National Cross Country Championship Results

December 7, 2025

The 2025 Bermuda National Athletics Association’s National Cross Country Championships took place this weekend, with some of the Island’s top runners in action Anderson Hedges and Zhuri Goodchild won the Under-8 age group divisions. Nolan Horrobin and Vivienne Fox were the winners in the Under-10 category, while Liam Horrobin and Madeleine Friend secured victories in […]

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Results: Ten Bermudian Football Players Teams

December 7, 2025

Teams featuring Bermudian footballers Nathan Trott, Keziah Martin, Kane Crichlow, Colridge Fubler, Remi Coddington, Ajani Burchall, Harry Twite, Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, and Ayleal Dill were recently in action. In the Emirates FA Cup Second Round, Keziah Martin and Buxton United were defeated 6-2 by Cheltenham Town. Kane Crichlow and Sutton United also exited the […]

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Taylor White Finishes 7th At Gompei Invitational

December 7, 2025

Bermudian swimmer Taylor White, representing Bentley University, secured a seventh-place finish in the Women’s 500-yard Freestyle A Final at the 2025 Gompei Invitational. White completed the race with a time of 5:11.71. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos & Results: BASA Winter Swim Meet Photos: Day #2 CARIFTA Games Swimming Photos […]