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Golf: Betschart Opens 2-Stroke Lead In Texas

February 19, 2024

Oliver Betschart continued competing in the 54 Hole Texas Junior Open. Betschart — who is competing in the boy’s 16 – 18 division – came off the course in first place after a second round even par. He carded 3 birdies, 12 pars, and 3 bogies, to lead Grant Yerger by two strokes with 18 holes […]

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Jamin Hodgkins Kicks Points For Bridgend

February 19, 2024

Jamin Hodgkins kicked a conversion and two penalties in Bridgend Ravens’ 36-13 defeat at home to Ebbw Vale in the Welsh Indigo Group Premiership on Saturday [February 17]. The Bermudian, who has played for the national under-19 team, joined Bridgend from second-tier side Glamorgan Wanderers last month. Hodgkins, who plays as a fly-half, is a […]

Jazzy Boutique prepares for a return in tourism

February 19, 2024

There’s a changing of the guard at a high-end fashion boutique in Hamilton.
It comes as the owner reflects on the long-term success of her business and the weakened retail performance of today.
Debora…

Life after The Pie Factory for Sonja Seaman

February 19, 2024

For more than 20 years, Sonja Seaman loved running The Pie Factory.
She sold hundreds of traditional Bermuda pies on a daily basis, as well as other food items.
“I used to phone up the radio station t…

Butterfield to build on Credit Suisse business

February 19, 2024

Butterfield Bank’s future growth will include consideration of more acquisitions, especially private trust fee-based businesses such as the one just completed with Credit Suisse.
This was the word dur…

AM Best upgrades ratings of CG subsidiary

February 19, 2024

AM Best affirmed the excellent ratings for one of Bermuda’s leading domestic insurance groups, the privately held Coralisle Group Ltd.
The affirmation came as Best upgraded the financial strength rati…

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Somersfield Academy To Present ‘Annie Kids’

February 19, 2024

Somersfield Academy will be presenting a theatrical production of “Annie Kids” in March. A spokesperson said, “After a hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Somersfield Academy is delighted to announce the return of live theatrical productions with their upcoming performance of “Annie Kids.” The production marks a significant milestone for the academy and its students, showcasing […]

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AM Best Upgrades CG United Insurance Ratings

February 19, 2024

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of CG United Insurance The ratings agency said, “AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] to A [Excellent] from A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] to “a” [Excellent] from “a-” [Excellent] of CG United Insurance […]

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Businesses accuse Customs of ‘abuse of power’

February 19, 2024

Three heads of small businesses have complained of lost trade caused by arbitrary detaining of goods by the Customs Department.
One businessman said it ultimately took the Attorney-General to order th…

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‘Cunning, calculated and deliberate’ thief jailed

February 19, 2024

A “pathologically mendacious individual” who stole more than $50,000 from local businesses will spend two years behind bars.
Luchia Swan, 43, pleaded guilty to five counts of theft, between September …

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Group speaks up in favour of students remaining at home

February 19, 2024

The island’s private-school principals have banded together for a “buy Bermuda” campaign in the face of heightened efforts from boarding schools to court the island’s students overseas.
The Private Sc…

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Homelessness ‘is not due to people being irresponsible’

February 19, 2024

The majority of homeless cases are because of a change in people’s circumstances and not “because they’ve been irresponsible”, according to former finance minister Curtis Dickinson.
Mr Dickinson sits …

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Weakening El Niño could spark busier hurricane season

February 19, 2024

Meteorologists have forecast that El Niño has already begun to weaken, which could affect the upcoming hurricane season.
El Niño, a weather phenomenon that causes warmer sea temperatures in the Pacifi…

PHC move closer to title after winning five-goal thriller against St George’s

February 18, 2024

St George’s 2 PHC 3

PHC coach Quincy Hunt hailed his side’s resilience after twice coming from behind to prevail in a five-goal thriller at Wellington Oval and remain in pole position in the titl…

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Love Is Love BDA Brunch Event Raises $2500

February 18, 2024

On Sunday, February 4th, Love is Love BDA hosted their very first brunch event at Thyme Restaurant, and they said that ‘thanks to raffle sales and donations the event raised a total amount of $2500 which will be donated directly towards OUTBermuda’s 2024 education bursary, a quarter of their $10,000 goal.” Jameka Smith, the Board […]

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Govt Expands Mortgage Guarantee Programme

February 18, 2024

Starting on April 1, the Government will expanding Phase 2 of the Mortgage Guarantee Programme to “include employees of Government quangos and part-time Regiment soldiers who will now also be eligible to transfer their mortgages into this programme,” Premier David Burt announced in the Budget, The relevant extract of the 2024 Budget statement said, “In […]

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Scott Barnes Competes In ROK Cup USA Finals

February 18, 2024

Celebrating its 26th Anniversary, the Florida Winter Tour, organized by ROK Cup USA, saw its second series action with Scott Barnes hitting the circuit. In the opening practice race for the 206 Masters FWT / 206 Senior FWT, Barnes secured a 6th place finish with a time of 3:55.59 across four laps. During the first […]

Oliver Betschart leads the way at Texas Junior Open

February 18, 2024

Oliver Betschart will take a two-shot advantage into the final round of the Texas Junior Open in San Antonio on Monday.
The Bermudian is four over through 36 holes and will be looking to hold on to hi…

Haile Eve stars as Somerset win crucial relegation clash against X-Roads

February 18, 2024

X-Roads Warriors 0 Somerset Trojans 3

Somerset Trojans picked up three valuable points to keep their hopes of avoiding relegation alive with a win over bottom side X-Roads Warriors in a crucial P…

North Village lose ground in title race after being held by Dandy Town

February 18, 2024

North Village 1 Dandy Town 1

North Village lost precious ground in the Premier Division title race after being held to a draw by a rejuvenated Dandy Town at Bernard Park on Sunday.
Leading 1-0 th…

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Road Named In Honour Of Shirley Granville Gibbons

February 18, 2024

In a ceremony held on Thursday in St. George’s, the Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. David Burch paid tribute to the late Mr. Shirley Granville Gibbons by installing a road sign in his honour. A Government spokesperson said, “Mrs Gardene Gibbons, the widow of Mr Gibbons, MPs Renee Ming and Lovitta Foggo, and Ms […]

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IDA-Bermuda Players Compete In San Diego

February 18, 2024

Several International Development Academy Bermuda footballers are competing at the Surf Nation [2010 boys and girls] Champions League in San Diego, California. Representing the Surf Select Northeast Regional Team [Massachusetts] under-14 boys and girls are Rufaro Kunze, Antoinette Barry, Riley Khan and Nila Samuels [Warwick Academy High Performance programme], Isaac Todd [Warwick Football Academy], and […]

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Thompson Helps Bournemouth Reach Final

February 18, 2024

Kenni Thompson helped AFC Bournemouth Women reach the Adopt South Hampshire Women’s Senior Cup final after defeating Moneyfields Women 5-3 in a penalty shootout today [February 18]. Thompson came on as a second-half substitute in the semi-final and scored the visiting side’s fourth spot kick after the match finished goalless in regulation time. The Bermuda […]

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Weather Forecast For Monday February 19

February 18, 2024

Monday, February 19 is expected to be cloudy with periods of rain; becoming windy in the afternoon, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F, and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. Sunrise will be […]

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New road sign in tribute to respected East End resident

February 18, 2024

A road sign honouring the memory of a St George’s resident whose family was embroiled in a legal dispute over right of access has been placed on what was formerly the family’s property.
Shirley Granvi…

Kaden Hopkins wins stage, Nicholas Narraway crashes and Conor White wins leg of ham

February 18, 2024

Professional cycling can be filled with thrills and spills and Bermudian riders experienced both sides of the coin at the weekend.
Kaden Hopkins appeared on the top step of of the podium after his Ven…

Bermuda captive factors in CNO Financial ratings

February 18, 2024

A newly formed long term Class C insurer in Bermuda has factored into the ratings of CNO Financial Group Inc and its life/health subsidiaries by AM Best.
The ratings agency has affirmed the financial …

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Hospital mops up after flood outside Emergency Room

February 18, 2024

Flooding washed through the waiting room area of the Emergency Department of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital on Saturday evening, but no patients were affected, according to Bermuda Hospitals Board….

Aeziah Divine to compete for top British motorcycling team

February 18, 2024

February 18, 2024

At the CIAA Indoor Track & Field Championships 2024, Inshan-Nae Smith represented Livingstone College. Smith secured 9th place in the women’s indoor pentathlon with a total of 2,374 points, while Shaunece Miller from St. Augustine’s claimed victory with 3,203 points. During the pentathlon, Smith achieved a time of 10.31 in the 60m hurdles, earning 655 […]

Devonshire Cougars coach Kwame Steede gives up on title challenge

February 17, 2024

Hamilton Parish 2 Devonshire Cougars 1

Devonshire Cougars coach Kwame Steede has conceded that his side’s Premier Division title challenge is over after they lost to Hamilton Parish at Wellingto…

Burt predicts first Budget surplus in more than 20 years

February 17, 2024

The Government is on course to record its first Budget surplus in more than 20 years, the Premier told the House of Assembly yesterday.
Outlining the Budget for 2024-25, David Burt, who is also the Mi…

Diaje Hart scores two penalties as Paget beat Social Club

February 17, 2024

Young Men’s Social Club 0 Paget 3

Diaje Hart showed composure from the spot with two early penalties to lead Paget Lions to a comfortable victory over Social Club at Police Field on Saturday.
Pag…

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Khano Smith’s Team Ready For Bermuda Trip

February 17, 2024

Khano Smith’s Rhode Island FC team have spent the past week training at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, ahead of their six-day pre-season trip to Bermuda. Smith, who was appointed coach and general manager of Rhode Island in March last year, will play two matches against a Bermuda Select team on February 24 and […]

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Ministry Of Education Allocated $142.6M Budget

February 17, 2024

The Ministry of Education has been allocated $142.6 million, Premier David Burt announced in the Budget, with capital funding increased by 40% to $6.4 million to support Education Reform projects. The relevant extract of the 2024 Budget statement said, “The Ministry of Education has been allocated $142.6 million – an increase of $2.7 million due […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday February 18

February 17, 2024

Sunday, February 18 is expected to see showers early, becoming a steady rain later in the day, with the high to be near 18°C/65°F, and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be […]

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Chamber praises Budget but warns of more price increases

February 17, 2024

The Chamber of Commerce has praised the Government on its projections of balancing the Budget but said “significant” cost-of-living challenges are likely to persist owing to increased prices.
The cha…

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AI Powered Improvements To Govt Services

February 17, 2024

The 2024 Budget “funds a digital transformation team that will work to roll out artificial intelligence-powered improvements to government services,” Premier David Burt announced in the Budget, adding that “it is important to note that AI is not a method to replace workers, but a tool to enhance the productivity of our dedicated public servants.” The […]

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Moving Govt Email Systems To The Cloud

February 17, 2024

Th 2024 Budget funds the moving of the Government’s e-mail systems to the cloud “to ensure that in the event of any future attack the Government’s core e-mail system will still function,” Premier David Burt announced in the Budget yesterday [Feb 16]. The relevant extract of the 2024 Budget statement said, “One of the lessons from the cyber […]

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Barnes Finishes 2nd In ROK Cup USA Racing

February 17, 2024

The Florida Winter Tour celebrated its 26th anniversary, with the second series of the event being hosted by ROK Cup USA, with Bermudian Scott Barnes in action. In the ROK Shifter Masters Practice 3 race, Barnes secured a 2nd place finish, completing 7 laps in 5:32.04. He continued his performance by also finishing 2nd in […]

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Hockey: Dark N Stormies Defeat Hurricanes

February 17, 2024

The lone Bermuda field hockey match at the National Sport Center saw the Dark N Stormies come from behind to edge the Hurricanes 5 – 4. The Dark N Stormies got two goals from Alex Godet and single strikes from Jack Fishlock, Emma Ranger, and Charlie Lightowler, while the Hurricanes got a hat-trick from Georgia […]