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Bermuda-Inspired Home Listed For $59M

February 26, 2024

A Bermuda-inspired oceanfront property in Palm Beach, Florida has been listed for sale at a cost of $59 million. The Palm Beach Daily News report said, “A new $59 million listing for an oceanfront house facing Midtown Beach is a spot-on example of how pricing has evolved in Palm Beach in the years since the […]

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CHL Names New Senior Independent Director

February 26, 2024

CHL, the parent company of Conduit Re, appointed Rebecca Shelley as Senior Independent Director, succeeding Sir Brian Williamson, who will remain on the board until May 15, 2024. A spokesperson said, “CHL, the ultimate parent company of Conduit Re, a pure-play Bermuda-based reinsurance business, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Shelley as Senior […]

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BPS Promotes Three Officers To Superintendent

February 26, 2024

The Bermuda Police Service promoted Dennis Astwood, Sherwin Joseph, and Jerome Laws to the rank of Superintendent of Police. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service today welcomed three officers to the rank of Superintendent of Police. “Dennis Astwood, Sherwin Joseph and Jerome Laws were today promoted from Chief Inspector to the rank of […]

NCA and FBI probe Cayman cyberattack

February 26, 2024

The UK National Crime Agency and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation are assisting the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service in the inquiry into a cyberattack on the Cayman Government.
Deloitte is pe…

Meagan Boyles is at home in your kitchen

February 26, 2024

After graduating from the culinary arts programme at the Bermuda College, Meagan Boyles struggled to find a job that suited her.
She worked at a range of local cafés and restaurants, but did not like …

Rhode Island hand out harsh lesson to Bermuda Select XI

February 25, 2024

Bermuda head coach Michael Findlay is hoping that his young squad will learn lessons from their 8-0 friendly loss to Rhode Island at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Sunday night.
The squad of mostly locall…

Robin Hood smash nine past Ireland Rangers

February 25, 2024

Robin Hood 9 Ireland Island Rangers 0

Clay Darrell netted four times as Robin Hood thrashed Ireland Island Rangers at Goose Gosling Field yesterday to keep their promotion hopes on track.
Robin H…

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Confirmed Firearms Incident In Southampton

February 25, 2024

Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which occurred in Southampton today [Feb 25] with detectives “looking for two suspects who rode away from the scene on a dark coloured motorcycle which did not have license plates.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which occurred in the Southampton area on […]

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Police investigate firearms incident

February 25, 2024

An investigation has been launched into a firearms incident that happened this afternoon in Southampton.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman confirmed that reports were received of a single gunshot hea…

Coach Keith Jennings fuming after Rangers lose three-goal lead

February 25, 2024

Wolves 3 Southampton Rangers 3

Southampton Rangers coach Keith Jennings ripped into his side after they threw away a three-goal half-time lead to draw against promotion rivals Wolves at Bernard P…

Ian Coke produces superb cameo to steer Boulevard to victory

February 25, 2024

Boulevard Blazers 3 Somerset Eagles 1

Second-half substitute Ian Coke kept Boulevard Blazers’ First Division promotion hopes alive at Goose Gosling Field on Sunday.
Within ten minutes of enterin…

Ardmore Shipping reports net income of $113.4m for 2023

February 25, 2024

Bermudian-headquartered Ardmore Shipping Corporation, which owns and operates product and chemical tankers, has reported net income of $113.4 million for 2023, which compares with net income of $135.1…

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Weather Forecast For Monday February 26

February 25, 2024

Monday, February 26 is expected to be mainly sunny, except for a few afternoon clounds, with the high to be near 17°C/63°F, and the low to be near 13°C/55°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 6:50am […]

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Customs operates with ‘professionalism and fairness’

February 25, 2024

The Department of Customs defended its practices today and said that 99 per cent of goods imported to the island were released without incident.
Lucinda Pearman, the Collector of Customs, stressed tha…

Business groups bless government budget

February 25, 2024

Bermuda’s business community has issued a joint statement of support for the new government budget.
Signed by major trade associations, the communique was released through the Bermuda Business Develop…

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Pacers Compete In Florida At Speed Capitol Meet

February 25, 2024

Bermuda Pacers athletes competed at the Speed Capitol Palm Beach Track meet in Florida. Riana Robinson won the 13-Year-Old Girls 1500 Meter Run clocking a time of 5:21.51. The 15-16 Girls 1500 Meter Run was won by Jaeda Grant, with Azari Jones finishing second clocking 5:29.00. Lashee Jones finished 4th clocking a time of 13.40 […]

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Photos & Video: Midshipman Dale Service

February 25, 2024

The annual Commemorative Service of the death of Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale [1795 – 1815] was held yesterday [Feb 24] at St Peter’s Church. The event programme noted, “Midshipman Dale is considered to be among the last victims of the War of 1812 and was tragically wounded during an exchange of fire on January 15th […]

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Policy Statement Template For Tips & Gratuities

February 25, 2024

The Government has introduced a Template Tips and Other Gratuities Policy Statement, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 23] the Minister said, “I am pleased to introduce in the Honourable House today a Template Tips and Other Gratuities Policy Statement pursuant to the Employment [Protection […]

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‘Commitment To Professionalism And Fairness’

February 25, 2024

In light of recent media reports, the Customs Department said they “wish to clarify the procedures and efficiency that relates to the clearance of imported goods into the Island.” A Government spokesperson said, “Emphasising its commitment to professionalism and fairness, the Department wishes to underscore that 99 percent of all goods imported into Bermuda are […]

AM Best upgrades outlooks for Fidelis parent and subsidiaries

February 25, 2024

Bermudian-based Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries have received an outlook upgrade from AM Best.
The ratings agency has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed the …

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Customs operate with ‘professionalism and fairness’

February 25, 2024

The Department of Customs defended its practices today and said that 99 per cent of goods imported to the island were released without incident.
Lucinda Pearman, the Collector of Customs, stressed tha…

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Health options on the table for improving access to care

February 25, 2024

A forum on healthcare as a human right was offered glimpses of the coming universal healthcare system as well as the island’s barriers impeding access to medical care.
A single-payer model is “going t…

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Associations Support Budget & Corporate Tax

February 25, 2024

Bermuda’s leading industry associations today expressed their support for the planned implementation of a Corporate Income Tax [CIT] on January 1, 2025 and the Government of Bermuda’s recently announced Budget. Representatives from the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR], Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC], Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], Bermuda Chamber of Commerce […]

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Photos & Video: PALS 36th Annual Walk

February 25, 2024

PALS hosted its annual walk today, February 25th, as part of its fundraising efforts, with a large amount of people taking part. The fundraiser is aimed to help the charity’s mission to “provide cancer patients with quality care primarily in the home setting in order to enhance quality of life” and to “provide support and assistance to […]

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Jasmine Spence Scores For Newport Pagnell

February 25, 2024

Bermudian Jasmine Spence scored for Newport Pagnell Town Women in their 2-1 win at home to Cardea Ladies in the East Midlands Women’s Regional Football League Division One South today [February 25]. Racheal Mumford scored the other goal for Town, who are fourth in the league table. Spence, who plays as a midfielder or striker, […]

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Bermuda College saves $40,000 in first phase of solar project

February 25, 2024

Bermuda College claims $40,000 in savings since the installation of a solar system in April.
The Bermuda College Foundation said the savings were realised after the interconnection of the first phase…

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UK Parliament: Q&A On Improving Links With OTs

February 25, 2024

Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked the Minister of State [Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office] David Rutley about plans to bolster ties and collaboration with British Overseas Territories. During a recent session in the British Parliament, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked, “what steps he is taking to [a] improve links and [b] increase cooperation with the […]

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Minister Updates On Ocean Prosperity Programme

February 25, 2024

The draft plan of the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme will soon be released to the public for comment, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 23] the Minister said, “I rise today to update this Honourable House on the work being undertaken on the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme. […]

Sabir heroics bring Bermuda back from the dead

February 25, 2024

February 24, 2024

The House of Assembly will be in session on Monday [Feb 26] with the Budget debate set to continue, and Minister of National Security Michael Weeks to provide Oral Responses to Parliamentary Questions from Michael Dunkley. The Order of Business is below [PDF here]: Related Stories Live Audio & Parliament Order Of Business Road Named […]

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Bermuda Under-20 Make Winning Start

February 24, 2024

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda Under-20 national team made a perfect start to their Concacaf Under-20 Championship qualifying campaign after defeating Grenada 2-1 at the SKNFA Technical Centre in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis, today [February 24]. Coach Cecoy Robinson’s side opened the scoring in the 37th minute through winger Sachiel Ming but Grenada […]

Bermuda pick up huge win in opening Concacaf qualifier

February 24, 2024

Bermuda started their Concacaf Under-20 Championship qualifying campaign with a huge win by beating Grenada 2-1 in their opening group game in St Kitts & Nevis on Saturday.
In a lively first half,…

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Weather Forecast For Sunday February 25

February 24, 2024

Sunday, February 25 is expected to see sun and a few clouds with gusty winds, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F, and the low to be near 14°C/57°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be W. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will be at 6:51am […]

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OBA Budget Reply: ‘Economy has fallen into gigantic pothole’

February 24, 2024

A One Bermuda Alliance government would slash red tape, make debt reduction a priority and create a plan to reduce the cost of energy.
Giving his Reply to the Budget, the Opposition leader Jarion Rich…

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Phillips & Arizona Win Tennis Doubleheader

February 24, 2024

Daniel Phillips and his No. 22 Arizona State men’s tennis teammates won both their matches during the Friday doubleheader in the 5-2 win over Nevada and 4-0 decision over Grand Canyon. In the victory over Nevada, Phillips played in the number six singles spot and he defeated Greg Valente 6-0, 6-1. Phillips also played in the […]

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CedarBridge Black History: Unveiling Legends

February 24, 2024

[Written by Anya Thompson] During Black History Month, the Social Studies Department at CedarBridge Academy initiated a creative project to honour the accomplishments and legacies of influential Black figures from various parts of the globe, as well as those who have made a lasting impact on Bermuda’s history. Both students and educators decorated their classroom […]

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Minister On 2024 City Of Hamilton Plan Draft

February 24, 2024

“I am pleased to announce the release of the Draft City of Hamilton Plan 2024 which has been prepared by the Department of Planning to guide development activity within the City of Hamilton, Minister of the Cabinet Office Vance Campbell said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, today […]

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Volleyballers Begin Competing In Boston

February 24, 2024

The Nike Boston Volleyball Festival got underway in Boston, with Bermuda teams taking part. Paradise Hitters Under 12s finished the morning session 1 and 2. They fell 25-7, 25-6 to Smash and 25-11, 25-6 to GVC 12 Angie before defeating Mass Power 25-9, 25-12. The Paradise Hitters Under 14 team also finished the morning session […]

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UK Lady Golfers Fly Bermuda Flag In Spain

February 24, 2024

A group of UK lady golfers, bonded by their love for Bermuda, flew the island’s flag in Tenerife, Spain this past week. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda flag is flying high on the golf course in Tenerife, Spain this week courtesy of a group of lady golfers from various parts of the UK who hold […]