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Football MVP Marco Warren named as victim of hit-and-run

The victim of a fatal hit-and-run collision in the early hours of Sunday was named today by police as Marco Warren — the father of a young son, and an influential footballer and captain of the PHC tea…

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Premier attends Annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) Meeting

Last week, the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, attended the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) Meeting with elected Leaders of the Overseas Territories. The meetings took place in the UK and were chaired by the Rt. Hon. Lord Goldsmith, Minister of Overseas Territories.

The Joint Ministerial Council is the highest political forum between the UK Government and Governments of the Overseas Territories.

As an outcome of the JMC, below is the Joint Communiqué which was issued on behalf of the attendees at the conclusion of the meetings.

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Bermuda gymnasts wrap up season in style in Canada

A strong travelling contingent from the Bermuda Gymnastics Association concluded their competitive season in style with a stellar showing at the Burlington Spring Cup in Canada.
Chief among the 12 gym…

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BUEI ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ To Feature Manatees

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced the topic for this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ is Manatees. A spokesperson said, “Kids Hours Saturdays’ takes place every third Saturday of the month at 11am and 2pm respectively. Each hour will feature the screening of two short films followed by a book reading for children ages 5-12 […]

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On De Bounce Win 3 On 3 Basketball Tournament

[Written by Stephen Wright] On de Bounce have been crowned the Women’s Basketball Bermuda 3 on 3 League champions. The competition, which featured four teams and around 20 players, was held at Warwick Academy on Sundays over the past two months. The Kool Rockets came runners-up. Erica Woods, of On de Bounce, was named the Most […]

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Harbour Nights set to be ‘largest and most exciting yet’

This summer’s Harbour Nights season is set to be bigger than previous years with almost 100 vendors taking part in the weekly street festival.
Amanda Duncan, marketing and events specialist for the B…

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Champion Chris Estwanik to skip Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby

A new men’s champion will be crowned in this year’s Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby as Chris Estwanik has opted not be defend his title in the prestigious 13-mile race from St George’s to Bernard Park.
“I…

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Over 100 Vendors Apply For Harbour Nights

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced that the upcoming Harbour Nights event is “set to be the largest and most exciting yet, with over 100 vendors applying to participate this year.” A spokesperson said, “This overwhelming response from local businesses and artisans showcases the tremendous enthusiasm and support for this iconic Bermuda tradition. “Harbour Nights, […]

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Minors Out Of USATF Grand Prix Due To Injury

[Written by Stephen Wright] Middle-distance runner Dage Minors has withdrawn from the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix because of a knee injury. He hopes to recover for the Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador, next month; however, he said he was unlikely to be fit for the Bermuda Half Marathon Derby on […]

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BELCO Holds Health, Safety, Environment Day

BELCO recently held the Company’s Occupational Health, Safety and Environment [OHSE] Day. A spokesperson said, “OHSE Day is an annual training day which was held this year on Friday, May 5th with the theme: ‘A safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work.’ “The day began with a service to remember […]

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WRC Offers Free ‘Mothers Emerging’ Workshop

On Saturday, May 20th, the Women’s Resource Centre will offer a free workshop for expecting and new mothers. A spokesperson said, “The workshop, Mother’s Emerging, will be facilitated by Feven Binega-Northcott, a local Birth & Lactation professional and owner of Harmony Birth Services, with over a decade of experience supporting women in childbirth and the […]

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Caitlyn Bobb Wins 400M At ECAC Championship

Caitlyn Bobb, Za’kayza Parsons, Keturah Bulford-Trott and their University of Maryland, Baltimore County women’s track and field teammates took part in the ECAC Championships, with Bobb winning the 400m ECAC National Championship title in a winning time of 53.43. Competing in the women’s long jump, Parsons finished 17th with a top leap of 5.41m, and Keturah Bulford-Trott finished […]

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Video & Results: Waterfront Wellness 5K Run

Philip Woollins and Estienne Coetzee raced to victory on the Waterfront Wellness 5K run this weekend. Woollins clocked a winning time of 17:04, Khari Sharrieff was second in 17:38, and Neal Towlson was the third male finisher and 4th overall clocking 17:55. Coetzee was the first female and third overall in a time of 17:53, […]

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Column: Why Are PLP MPs Silent In East End?

[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Thomas Harvey] Why are the PLP MPs silent in the East End? It is with great interest that I have taken in as much information as I can in relation to the Minister of Education’s plans for the future of educating our children in this island. I must admit that […]

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Occupants Freed From Overturned Vehicle

Police and other emergency service personnel attended to the scene of an overturned car last night [May 14], with the vehicle’s occupants reported to be trapped inside. A spokesperson said, “Around 10:15pm on Sunday 14th May 2023, police and other emergency service personnel were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision, on Harrington […]

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Cumbermack To Race In MotoAmerica Jr Cup

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian rider Jediah Cumbermack has joined forces with professional American motorcycle racing outfit A.I.R Onze Moto Racing Team. The 17-year-old expects to represent the Texas-based team in several races of the MotoAmerica Junior Cup, the entry-level race class, starting with the third race of the campaign at Barber Motorsports Park in […]

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Hopkins Finishes 5th In Du Loiret-Souvenir

Kaden Hopkins was back in action competing in the 44th edition of the Tour du Loiret-Souvenir Roland Gruber National Elite in France, where he finished 5th overall with a combined time of 9:48:22, after four stages. Stage three was an 11.7 km time trial which saw Hopkins finish 4th clocking a time of 14:15, 23 seconds […]

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Bailey’s Bay, Cleveland, Western, Somerset Win

Bailey’s Bay, Cleveland County, Western Stars, and and Somerset Cricket Club all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier & First Division cricket action. Premier Division Bailey’s Bay Won by 72 Runs: Bailey’s Bay 208 St. David’s Cricket Club 136 At the Sea Breeze Oval, St. David’s Cricket Club won the toss and sent Bailey’s Bay to bat. Bailey’s […]

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Man dies after suspected hit-and-run incident

A man died after a suspected hit-and-run incident early on Sunday morning, police said.
The 30-year-old was found unconscious on the road just west of the junction at Trinity Church Road and North Sho…

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Food inflation drives up the cost of eating out

Issues such as soaring wholesale food costs have struck restaurants hard, forcing menu price adjustments. And it is not just a Bermuda problem.
On both sides of the Atlantic the complaints are loud, w…

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Bermuda high on internet pricing list

Bermudians pay more for internet than almost anyone else on the planet, a recently published UK study of 219 countries has found.
Cable.co.uk creates databases to allow UK buyers to compare broadband,…

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New Partner Joins Carey Olsen In Hong Kong

Carey Olsen welcomed Tim Haynes in their Hong Kong office. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen is pleased to welcome expert litigator Tim Haynes, who has joined the firm as a partner in the dispute resolution and litigation team in our Hong Kong SAR office. “Tim has over 20 years’ experience representing a wide range of […]

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Man, 31, denies charge of intruding on a woman’s privacy

A Hamilton Parish man denied intruding on a woman’s privacy when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court last week.
The 31-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, also pleaded not guilty to s…

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BUEI to host talk on Pacific marine protection scheme

A key player in a drive by residents of a Pacific island to protect their waters will give a talk at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute next month.
Ludovic Burns Tuki, of Rapa Nui – known to…

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Seniors invited to event aimed at reducing risk of elder abuse

Seniors were invited to come together for an event designed to raise awareness about the risks of elder abuse.
The gathering next month will include entertainment, presentations and information statio…

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BHS students gain global experience through exchanges

A foreign exchange programme for students at Bermuda High School has been reinstated after a three-year hiatus.
The Round Square Trip and Exchange Programme saw seven Year 10 students take advantage …

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Photos & Video: 58th Annual School Art Exhibition

The annual Art Exhibition at the Bermuda Society of Arts is now open, featuring work from middle and senior schools. Our students created expressive, captivating, and purposeful works of art to celebrate this year’s 58th Annual Art Exhibition theme, ‘Transformations: A Fresh Perspective,” Commissioner of Education Kalmar Richards previously said. Minister of Education Diallo Rabain previously […]

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Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council

Premier David Burt attended the annual Joint Ministerial Council [JMC] Meeting with elected Leaders of the Overseas Territories last week and a Joint Communique was issued at the conclusion of the meetings. A Government spokesperson said, ” last week, the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, attended the annual Joint Ministerial Council [JMC] Meeting […]

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Cleveland put Warwick to sword with easy victory

Somerset Cricket Club (Warwick won toss): Cleveland beat Warwick by 9 wickets.

Cleveland served further notice as to their intention of mounting a serious challenge for top honours in the BCB 50 …

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Delray Rawlins makes surprise appearance to inspire Bailey’s Bay to victory

Sea Breeze Oval (St David’s won toss): Bailey’s Bay beat St David’s by 72 runs

Bermuda captain Delray Rawlins produced a solid all-round display to inspire Bailey’s Bay to a comfortable win over …

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Seth Campbell in seventh heaven as Western Stars thrash Rangers

Southampton Oval (Southampton Rangers won toss): Western Stars beat Southampton Rangers by 290 runs

Seth Campbell was at his devastating best with the ball, claiming a seven-wicket haul to inspir…

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Dismasted Yacht Safely Returns To Bermuda

A 32-foot yacht — traveling from Bermuda to the Azores — that became dismasted in a storm had a diesel transfer in order to make it back to Bermuda. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda Radio received a satellite telephone call from the German registered 32 ft sloop MARU which had departed Bermuda […]

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Photos: Mother’s Day Sandcastle Greetings

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition organisers extends their Happy Mother’s Day message through artistic sandcastles. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photos below on their social media pages, saying, “Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there. I really don’t know how you do it. Thank you.” Photos courtesy of the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition […]

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National Junior Athlete Sponsorship Awards

The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell presented the National Junior Athlete Sponsorship Programme Awards [NJASPA] to several deserving young people who have demonstrated sports excellence over the past year. Minister Darrell said, “These young athletes have demonstrated tremendous potential in their chosen sports. With the assistance of the Government, the people of […]

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Bermuda under-19 team come up just short against Willow Cuts

Bermuda’s Under-19 cricket team was left to rue some wayward bowling as the Bermuda Cricket Board 50 Overs First decision got under way on Saturday.
The young side lost by just ten runs in their open…

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Hopkins Finishes 15th In Stage Two In France

Kaden Hopkins continued competing in the 44th edition of the Tour du Loiret-Souvenir Roland Gruber [National Elite]. Stage two was a 168.5 km Road race which saw Hopkins finish 15th clocking a time of 4:09:00. Hopkins finished 6 seconds behind the Stage Winner Anthony Chamerat-Du who clocked 4:08:54. Related Stories Hopkins Finishes 7th in Stage […]

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Weather Forecast For Monday May 15

Monday, May 15 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6:21am and sunset will be at 8:10pm. […]

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Excellent Athora Life Re credit ratings affirmed

AM Best, the credit-rating agency has expressed confidence in a Bermuda reinsurer, spun off from Athene Holding Ltd. (now Apollo Global Management, Inc.) in 2018.
Athora Life Re Ltd. is now a European…

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UK changes in OT relationship could see some Bermudians get free NHS care

The UK will adopt a new approach to improve collaboration with the Overseas Territories, according to a statement today from the Joint Ministerial Council.
The JMC – the highest political forum betwee…

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‘It really takes you back to another time’

Bermuda’s Portuguese community this afternoon celebrated Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres with traditional pageantry in Hamilton.
Hundreds of people took part in the annual procession from St…

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Santo Cristo Festival

Santo Cristo Festival (Photogrpahs by Akil Simmons)

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Minors Concludes Competing In ESP Spring 5

Ki-Juan Minors concluded competing in the 2023 ESP Spring 5 International Horse Jumping event in Florida. Minors riding Sea Salt finished 3rd competing in the Warm Up Hunter Class, the pair would finish in the same position in the USHJA Hunter 3 Feet Class. The Bermudian equestrian and Sea Salt finished fourth competing in the […]

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Live Video: Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival

The Portuguese community is gathering today [May 14] in order to celebrate “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles] and you can tune in and watch live below. A centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century, the festival sees procession move through Hamilton, with participants walking on a […]

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Hundreds compete to raise money for Cancer Charity Pals

More than 200 runners and walkers pounded the streets on Sunday at the first annual Waterfront Wellness 5K Run and Walk.
WIth $10 of the $40 entry fee donated to Cancer Charity Pals, more than $2,000 …

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Duerr, Lewis & Trott’s Football Team Results

Bermudian footballers Nathan Trott, Whitnae Duerr, and Zeiko Lewis were recently in action overseas. Nathan Trott The last time Nathan Trott’s Vejle Boldklub was promoted to the Superliga was in the shadow of Covid-19, and following a 1 – 1 draw, Trott and his teammates celebrated the return to the top league. Whitnae Duerr Whitnae […]

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Excellent ratings affirmed for Lumen Re

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of Bermudian-based Lumen Re Ltd.
The outlook of these credit ratings is st…

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$1.6bn SiriusPoint takeover dies

Billionaire Daniel Loeb is “no longer exploring” an acquisition of Bermudian-headquartered global specialty re/insurer, SiriusPoint Ltd.
In a filing on Friday with the US Securities and Exchange Commi…

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Willow Cuts Defeats U/19 Team By 9 Runs

The Bermuda Cricket Board First Division season got underway at the Somerset Cricket Club, with Willow Cuts edging the Bermuda Under-19 team by 9 runs. Batting first, Willow Cuts were bowled out for 164, Antonio Darrell was the top scorer with 44, his runs came off 45 balls, he hit 6 fours and 1 six, […]

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Trey Mallory Earns All-CAA Doubles Recognition

Bermudian tennis player Trey Mallory has earned Colonial Athletic Association’s Third-Team All-CAA Doubles recognition. He plays for the University of North Carolina Wilmington and their report said, “Junior Drew Broadstreet [Summerfield, N.C.] and sophomore Trey Mallory [Southampton, Bermuda] garnered All-Conference honours for the first time. The pair collected Third-Team All-CAA Doubles recognition after compiling a […]

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PHC Zebras Announce New Head Coach

Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC] announced the appointment of Quincy Hunt as the new senior men’s team head coach. PHC said, “Hunt obtained his B License coaching qualification in 2018 while volunteering in the youth program, Hunt’s appointment reemphasizes the continued development of the club’s coaches and dedication to their football program. “The PHC Executive and […]

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