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Bermuda Junior Triathletes Compete In Florida

March 3, 2024

Bermuda’s Junior Triathletes competed in the prestigious Clermont Draft Legal Triathlon in Lake Louisa State Park, Florida. In the National Development Race [NTDR] Men’s Saturday Division, Jamie Bedford finished 34th clocking a time of 1:02:09, Ollie Hayward was 54th stopping the clock in 1:06:04. Competing in the youth Saturday Division, Gianluca Bortoli finished 7th clocking […]

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Leverock Retires From International Cricket

March 3, 2024

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock has announced his retirement from international cricket in the wake of Bermuda’s exit from the Super Six Stage of the ICC World Cup Challenge League Play-off in Malaysia. The all-rounder was absent from the Bermuda team that lost to Bahrain by 30 runs [DLS Method] at the Bayuemas Oval, […]

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Bermuda Lose To Bahrain In Super Sixes

March 3, 2024

The Bermuda national cricket team lost their final match of the Super Six stage in the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League Play-off in Malaysia today [March 3]. They were beaten by 30 runs [DLS method] by Bahrain at the Bayuemas Oval, Pandamaran, to finish bottom of the Super Six standings. Bahrain won the toss […]

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Video: Sunday March 3rd “Good News” Spotlight

March 3, 2024

News that Bengt and Brigitta Nygren donated $500,000 to the Bermuda Hospitals Board, Shawnae Brangman earned the Public Service Excellence Award for January, Kennette Burgess was named a 40 Under 40 honouree, the Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning’s February Freeze raised $6,300, and One Communications employees volunteered with Meals on Wheels throughout February were all […]

Kamau Leverock retires from international cricket

March 3, 2024

Kamau Leverock has announced his retirement from international cricket.
The all-rounder, who has been one of Bermuda’s best players for more than a decade, announced his decision after the national s…

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Axis Appoints Stephen Lord & Robert Barriero

March 3, 2024

AXIS Capital named Stephen Lord as Global Chief Information Officer and Robert Barriero as Global Head of Strategic Sourcing and Corporate Real Estate. A spokesperson said, “AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced today the hiring and appointment of Stephen Lord as Global Chief Information Officer [CIO] and Robert Barriero as Global Head of Strategic Sourcing and […]

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AM Best Affirms Validus Re’s Excellent Ratings

March 3, 2024

Following a review, AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of Validus Reinsurance, Ltd. and Validus Reinsurance [Switzerland] Ltd. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has removed from under review with developing implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term […]

Quinaceo Hunt saves penalty as PHC escape with point against Hamilton Parish

March 2, 2024

Hamilton Parish 0 PHC Zebras 0

PHC’s Premier Division lead is down to a point after they were held to a goalless draw by Hamilton Parish at Wellington Oval on Saturday.
The league leaders had goa…

Daion Swan-DeSilva stars as North Village close in on PHC

March 2, 2024

North Village 3 Paget 0

North Village closed in on Premier Division leaders PHC with an important win over Paget Lions at Bernard Park on Saturday.
Two goals from Daion Swan-DeSilva and a strik…

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Taylor White Wins Championship B Final

March 2, 2024

Taylor White and her Bentley University women’s swimming and diving teammates were back in the pool competing in the 2024 Northeast 10 women’s swimming and diving championships. During the third day of action, White won the women’s 100 yard backstroke B final clocking a time of 1:01.40. Related Stories Emma Harvey Breaks National Record Desmond […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday March 3

March 2, 2024

Sunday, March 3 is expected to be mostly cloudy with the high to be near 21°C/69°F, and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 6:43am and sunset will be at 6:18pm. […]

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Turner & Dickinson Compete In Invitational

March 2, 2024

Arima Turner and Ellise Dickinson represented Montverde at the Louie Bing Invitational at the Traz Powell Stadium. Turner finished the girls’ 100 meters preliminaries in 13th clocking a time of 12.57. Dickinson just missed out on a spot in the girls’ 200 meters A final, after she finished the preliminaries 9th clocking 25.10, while Turner […]

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Parliament: Order Of Business For March 4

March 2, 2024

The House of Assembly will be in session on Monday [March 4] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the update on the Tax Reform Commission, and the debate on the 2024 Budget is set to continue. The Order of Business is below [PDF here]: Related Stories Senate: Audio & Order Of Business Ministry […]

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Premier Burt Meets With Antigua Minister

March 2, 2024

Premier David Burt welcomed Antigua Minister of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, and Trade Paul Chet Greene to Bermuda, and they engaged in an “enriching discussion.” Premier Burt posted the images below on X and said, “Yesterday, I welcomed the Hon.E. Paul Chet Greene, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture Trade from Antigua to Bermuda. Minister Greene alongside […]

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Bermuda’s ITF World Junior Team Announced

March 2, 2024

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] announced the Boys 14 and Under Tennis team that will represent Bermuda at the upcoming ITF World Junior Team Competition in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. The highly anticipated tournament is scheduled to take place March 4th to March 9th, showcasing young tennis talents from around the globe. Team roster […]

Sorry Bermuda consigned to World Cup purgatory

March 2, 2024

Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur (Bermuda won toss): Vanuatu (2pts) beat Bermuda (0) by 31 runs

Bermuda will spend the next three years in the global 50-overs wilderness after a humbling defeat b…

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Cybersecurity to be beefed up

March 2, 2024

The island’s ability to fend off cyberattacks will be “greatly enhanced” with new legislation and more staffing in the Government’s cybersecurity unit, the national security minister said yesterday.
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Caricom communiqué reaffirms free movement of people

March 2, 2024

The Caribbean Community is on track to allow citizens of member states free movement throughout the region.
This goal was reaffirmed at the conclusion of the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of …

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Students return home enriched by tall ship adventure

March 2, 2024

Two Bermudians have taken their studies to the seas through a programme that lets teenagers attend school on a tall ship.
Nicholas Hands and Rachael Betschart, both 18, are taking a gap year aboard th…

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Warwick Academy students look to the future at jobs fair

March 2, 2024

Contemplating a potential calling in life can be daunting when school graduation is the closer prospect.
However, The Royal Gazette was on hand yesterday with 36 other businesses to showcase the varie…

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Summer camp expo to take place at Bermuda College

March 2, 2024

Dance, Stem learning and sport are some of the activities featured by summer camps that will be sharing information with the community about their offerings on Sunday.
The Day Camp Expo invites parent…

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Live Video & Updates: Skyport Magic Mile

March 2, 2024

The always popular Skyport Magic Mile event is being held today [March 2] at the Flora Duffy Stadium at the National Sports Centre, and we will be providing live updates, photos and video as the island’s young runners hit the track. Your screen will automatically refresh with the latest updates: Related Stories Sol Delighted To […]

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Photos: Warwick Academy Holds Career Expo

March 2, 2024

Senior school students at Warwick Academy had the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of careers during the school’s Career Expo held earlier this week, with over thirty businesses in attendance, providing students with insights about possible future career paths. Related Stories Photos: Warwick’s Secondary International Day Photos: Warwick Academy Graduation Bus Photos: Warwick […]

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Volleyball Teams Continue In Boston Festival

March 2, 2024

The second week of competition in the Nike Boston Volleyball Festival got underway with three Bermuda teams taking part. The Paradise Hitters Under 18 team ended day one with a record of 1 7 2, they would go down 25-19, 25-12 to Creole Big Apple in their opener, but they bounced back to defeat Mill […]

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Minister Updates On UN Gender Equality Program

March 2, 2024

Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [March 1], Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinée Furbert provided an update on the United Nations Joint Sustainable Development Goals Fund Programme: “Building Back Equal through Innovative Financing for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.” The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, this morning I […]

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Football: Cougars & X-Roads Play To A Draw

March 2, 2024

At the Devonshire Recreation Club, X-Roads played to a 4 – 4 draw with the Devonshire Cougars. Elisha Darrell gave the Devonshire Cougars the lead in the 8th minute, Donavan Thompson equalized for X-Roads in the 10th minute. Domico Coddington would put the Devonshire Cougars back in front in the 16th minute, but Thompson would […]

Sports minister backs Derby committee on banning of non-residents

March 2, 2024

Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, has rebutted claims made by Dennis Mbelenzi that the banning of non-residents from the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby will have a negative impact…

Donavan Thompson scores four as X-Roads stave off relegation

March 2, 2024

Devonshire Cougars 4 X-Roads 4

X-Roads captain Donavan Thompson scored four goals in a thrilling draw against Devonshire Cougars at Devonshire Rec to help his side temporarily fend off  r…

Sean Trott gunning for Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K treble

March 2, 2024

Defending men’s champion Sean Trott has added incentive to put his best foot forward in the Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K tomorrow.
The 34-year-old is gunning for a hat-trick of titles and is looking forward…

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Mar 2

March 2, 2024

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, March 2nd. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Wednesday the Flexvik general cargo ship will arrive, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive, Alexander von Humboldt II sailing ship […]

Encouraging daughter to be financially disciplined

March 2, 2024

Dear Dave,
I’m getting married this summer and about to become a stepmother. To be honest, I’m a little worried about the family dynamic. My fiancé’s daughter from an earlier marriage seems a bit irre…

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Everest Group Limited Declares Dividend

March 2, 2024

Everest Group announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $1.75 per common share payable on or before March 27, 2024 to all shareholders of record as of March 19, 2024. Related Stories Addesso: “Exceptional Quarter” For Everest Everest Group Announces $1.75 Dividend Everest Increases Quarterly Dividend To $1.75 Everest To Rebrand Name […]

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Feb 2024: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos

March 2, 2024

During February 2024, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included a turtle, Tanisha Edwards’ appointment, Aeziah Divine joining Microlise Cresswell Racing, Malachi Symonds announced as the OBA candidate for Constituency 15, young runners at MAAC Dash At Dark, BSOA’s ‘Whayasayin’?’ Exhibition, sea glass on the beach and more. #1 – […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Mar 1 2024

March 2, 2024

March 1 saw 2,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $70,380.00 BD. 2,200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 8.5% at $32.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,368.41, up 6.00% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 48 remained unchanged. The full report […]

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Fidelis Launches Quarterly Dividend Program

March 2, 2024

Fidelis Insurance Holdings announced that its Board of Directors has approved the initiation of a dividend program under which the Company intends to pay a quarterly cash dividend. The initial dividend will be $0.10 per share, payable on March 29, 2024 to common shareholders of record on March 15, 2024. Dan Burrows, Fidelis Insurance Group […]

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Cup Runs Dominate Bermuda Snooker League

March 1, 2024

Cup runs dominated the latest round of the Bermuda Snooker League. The Island Construction Services Cup semi-final, Bermuda open doubles first round, Bermuda open doubles quarter-finals, and Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup quarter-finals all took center stage. Bermuda Open Doubles First Round Todd Dziak and Nadanja Bailey defeated Keino Zuill and Sherun Zuill 2-1 at the […]

Bermuda finish seventh in Junior Davis Cup

March 1, 2024

Bermuda beat Panama 2-0 to seal a seventh-placed finish at the ITF North, Central American and Caribbean Junior Davis Cup regional prequalifying main draw in the Dominican Republic.
Having lost the f…

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Mar 1 2024

March 1, 2024

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Mar 1] include boards appointments and public notification. Bermuda Hospitals Board – Amendment To GNO183/2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0230/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 01 March, 2024 The Minister of Health is pleased to make the following appointments. Bermuda Hospitals […]

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30 Minute Video: Mar 1 ZBM Evening News

March 1, 2024

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

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Weather Forecast For Saturday March 2

March 1, 2024

Saturday, March 2 is expected to be windy. Mostly cloudy skies will become partly cloudy in the afternoon, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F, and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be E. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will […]

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Minister Highlights Success Of Youth Conference

March 1, 2024

In January, students participated in the first National Mini Youth Conference entitled “Big Up Ya’Self” held at the Botanical Gardens,” Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinée Furbert said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 1], the Minister said, “During the two-day mini-youth conference, more than 160 young persons from public, private […]

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David Gibbons Recognized By Captive Review

March 1, 2024

David Gibbons, PwC Bermuda’s Captive Insurance Leader, has been named to Captive Review’s list of the most influential global captive figures since 1999. With the help of thousands of responses to this year’s annual Power 50 poll, Captive Review compiled a long list of potential entries. The publication said the task of whittling down the […]

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Teneo Appoint Shailer And Bickley-May

March 1, 2024

Teneo has appointed Andrew Shailer as Managing Director and Nathan Bickley-May as Director in its Financial Advisory business in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, today announced the appointments of Andrew Shailer to Managing Director and Nathan Bickley-May to Director* with the firm’s Financial Advisory business in Bermuda. “Andrew, a Bermudian, […]

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“PATI & The People’s Budget: Now What?”

March 1, 2024

The “PATI & The People’s Budget: Now what?” discussion will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali S. Gutierrez and media personality Jamel Hardtman invite the public on Wednesday, 6 March at 6:00pm AST to join PATI & The People’s Budget: Now what? Keeping your government accountable, an interactive […]

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Top Locals To Compete In Squash Champs

March 1, 2024

The island’s top squash players will battle for honours in the Gnosis Bermuda National Squash Championships in Devonshire. The championships run from March 11 to 15 and will involve 60 players in 11 different divisions, which will be determined by age or ability level. The men’s and women’s open draws will be tightly contested, with […]

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Minister hails success of first youth conference

March 1, 2024

More than 160 youngsters have taken part in the island’s first National Mini Youth Conference, designed “to develop and empower young people in Bermuda“.
The two-day event, entitled “Big Up Ya’Self”, …

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OBA: Attorney-General filibustered to avoid tough questions

March 1, 2024

Kathy Lynn Simmons, the Attorney-General, has been accused of deliberately avoiding questions from the Opposition concerning a government contract awarded to her husband.
The One Bermuda Alliance made…

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Gratuities legislation comes into effect

March 1, 2024

Legislation to ensure the fair distribution of tips and gratuities to restaurant employees comes into effect today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour has warned.
The Employment (Protection of Employe…

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Burch details work on road repairs and dangerous walls

March 1, 2024

Government House, vacated because of its unsafe condition, will have its grounds kept in order by the Department of Parks in the meantime, the House of Assembly heard.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, …

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Motorists warned about Lindo’s to Lindo’s races

March 1, 2024

Motorists have been warned to take precautions this weekend as runners take to the streets for the popular Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K.
The run, along with a four-mile walk, are scheduled to take place bet…