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A 76-year-old man had to wait more than two days for a bed after being admitted to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s emergency department, The Royal Gazette can reveal.
The man spent 53 hours before…

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Business-class airline applies to take flight from Bermuda

May 9, 2023

A boutique airline catering to Bermuda’s business-class travellers has gone public with ambitious plans to shuttle high-end travellers between the island and the United States.
Bermudair Limited filed…

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MPs warn of mental health risks of cannabis for young people

May 9, 2023

Bermuda must get real about the mental health risks connected to the misuse of cannabis, MPs from both sides of the political aisle have warned.
Wayne Caines, a Progressive Labour Party backbencher, …

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Post Office ignored procurement rules, court told

May 9, 2023

The Government failed to consult with local couriers before setting up its own overseas online shopping and shipping channel, a court has been told.
Mailboxes United, a Bermudian courier company with …

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Bermudian Actor To Appear In Silo TV Series

May 9, 2023

Bermudian actor Rowan Vickers is guest starring in Silo, a sci-fi series that launched on Apple TV+ last week. Vickers will appear in Episode 7, The Flamekeepers, as a nurse, opposite Rebecca Ferguson, a Golden Globe nominee, who plays a character called Juliette. Silo, a ten-episode post-apocalyptic drama based on Hugh Howey’s bestselling novel series, […]

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Evans Helps Matador Win State Championships

May 9, 2023

Rockal Evans was a member of the crew aboard Matador which claimed the IRC New South Wales State Championships in Australia. Matador skippered by David Doherty finished with 10 points, winning three of the five races sailed. Related Stories Rodrigues Invited To Compete In Championships Rockal Evans Helps Win J/70 Championships Ebbin Helps St. George’s […]

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Bermuda Institute Alumni Golf Tournament

May 9, 2023

Bermuda Institute will celebrate 80 years of Adventist Christian Education with its Golf Tournament on Sunday, May 28. All alumni and friends of the Bermuda Institute are invited to play at the tournament at Port Royal Golf Course on Sunday, May 28. The tournament, costing $150 per person and $600 for teams of four, has […]

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Motorcycle rider in collision with unmarked police car

May 8, 2023

A motorcycle was briefly unresponsive after being in collision with an unmarked police car on Sunday night.
A police spokesman said that at about 10pm, police and EMTs attended a two-vehicle road traf…

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Brangman & Rogers Win Albert Symonds Regatta

May 8, 2023

Dale Brangman and Tajahri Rogers sailed to victory in the Comet Class Albert Symonds Memorial Regatta. Brangman and Rogers finished with 4 points after claiming two wins and a second, while Gladwin Lambert and Stefan Maybury finished second with 5 points, with a win and two second-place finishes. Quinton Simons and Greg Proctor would finish […]

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Photos: Bermuda Regiment At King’s Coronation

May 8, 2023

Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment recently took part in King Charles III’s coronation in London, taking part of a 1.4-mile procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace. A spokesperson said, “Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment proudly represented their battalion when they joined thousands of troops for King Charles III’s coronation in London. “Days of intense […]

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Campaign To Recruit Corrections Officers

May 8, 2023

“If you desire a challenging but rewarding career that can lead to professional development and community appreciation, then I encourage you to apply to become a Corrections Officer,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Weeks’ remarks come as the Department of Corrections [DOC] launches its latest recruitment campaign for […]

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Royal Bermuda Regiment flies the flag at coronation

May 8, 2023

Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment said they felt that they had been “part of history” by parading for King Charles III at his coronation in London.
An RBR spokesman said: “Members proudly represen…

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Weather Forecast For Tuesday May 9

May 8, 2023

Tuesday, May 9 is expected to see sunny periods, chance of a brief shower, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 6.25am and […]

Israel seizes Binance accounts allegedly linked to terrorists

May 8, 2023

A fintech firm that promised to create a global compliance base in Bermuda and invest millions in the island is in the news again.

Reuters is reporting that Israel has seized around 190 crypto acc…

SEC ordered to speak up on cryptocurrency regulation

May 8, 2023

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has been ordered by a US court to respond expeditiously, after a complaint from the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase that the SEC needed to explain how it app…

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Children’s reading festival brings a splash of royalty to Bermuda

May 8, 2023

Hamilton played host to a right royal children’s reading festival which had a connection to the coronation of King Charles III.
Crowns and tiaras were the order of the day as youngsters were encourage…

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Video: Clyde Best Visits West Ham Training

May 8, 2023

Bermudian football legend Clyde Best — one of the first Black players to play football for a top English team — visited the West Ham team in England, and the team noted they had the “honour of welcoming” the Hammers legend. West Ham tweeted the video below and said, “We had the honour of welcoming […]

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Sandcastle Created Of King Charles III

May 8, 2023

In addition to all the pomp and pageantry at the Coronation in London this weekend, the newly crowned King Charles III was the subject of a more sandy tribute, with a sand sculpture replica of the King created on a Bermuda beach. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photos below online, saying, “Well Ladies and […]

Brookfield Renewable posts $32 million loss

May 8, 2023

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP has reported funds from operations of $275 million or $0.43 per unit for the first quarter of the year, a 13 per cent increase on a per unit basis over the same period…

Palomar parent reports Q1 net profit

May 8, 2023

Palomar Holdings Inc, the parent company of Palomar Specialty Reinsurance Company Bermuda Ltd, has reported net income of $17.3 million for the first quarter of 2023.
That compares to net income of $1…

Triton profits ‘well protected’ by strong lease portfolio

May 8, 2023

Bermudian-based Triton International Limited, the world’s largest lessor of intermodal freight containers, has reported net income attributable to common shareholders for the first quarter of 2023 of …

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Santo Cristo Festival To Be Held On May 13, 14

May 8, 2023

The annual Santo Cristo festival will be held on May 13th and 14th, marking the first full edition of the festival since the onset of the pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Next Saturday and Sunday, 13-14 May, will see the return of the annual Santo Cristo festival at BAA Field. All members of the public are invited to […]

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Bermuda Is Love To Award $5,000 Scholarship

May 8, 2023

Bermuda Is Love is offering a $5,000 academic scholarship award, with applications being accepted until June 30. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Is Love is pleased to announce that we are offering a $5,000 academic scholarship award for 2023. “Bermuda Is Love wants to help Bermudians gain access to higher education. We believe that higher education […]

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BLTA Spring Fever Tennis Tournament Final Day

May 8, 2023

The 2023 Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s Spring Fever Tennis Tournament concluded at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. Hasan Khan won the Under-12 boys title, but he needed a third set tie-breaker to defeat Raul Maldonado 6-3, 2-6, 10-8. Jaden Jones won the Under 14 boys division with a straight sets victory 6-4, 6-4 over Tobiah […]

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BHCS Congratulates Dage Minors, Gayle Lindsay

May 8, 2023

Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] congratulated Dage Minors and Gayle Lindsay for their first place finishes in the Sir Stanley Burgess 5K Race held yesterday [May 7]. The $5,000 cash prize was divided equally, with both runners receiving $2,500.” Bermuda HealthCare Services Chairman Dr. Ewart Brown commented on the 1st place adult male winner, “Dage Minors […]

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Post Office to issue first day cover for coronation

May 8, 2023

The Bermuda Post Office will issue a $35 stamp and first day cover to commemorate the coronation of the King.
Vance Campbell,t he Cabinet Office minister, said the Post Office will produce 1,000 firs…

Young stars shine in Spring Fever Tournament

May 8, 2023

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s Spring Fever Tournament came to an exciting conclusion on Sunday.
After four days of play, a series of finals were held featuring some of the island’s most exciti…

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Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck By Van

May 8, 2023

A female pedestrian was “struck by a van while on the crosswalk” on Blue Hole Hill, and she has been ”transported by ambulance to KEMH for further treatment to her injuries which are considered serious.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 8th, 2023, Police received a report that a female pedestrian […]

Dage Minors pips Lamont Marshall to Legends Series Title

May 8, 2023

Front Street Mile Champion Dage Minors picked up another honour when winning the Swans Running Club Legends Series on Sunday.
With double points on offer in the final race of the series, the Bermuda H…

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Children’s Reading Festival

May 8, 2023

Children’s Reading Festival (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Live Video: Children’s Reading Festival

May 8, 2023

The Children’s Reading Festival Royal Edition event is being held today [May 8], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. A spokesperson previously said, “The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter [BAC] of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, with the Government of Bermuda, will host The Royal Edition […]

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BTA Standard Distance Triathlon Results

May 8, 2023

The Bermuda Triathlon Association [BTA] hosted a Standard Distance Event and a Super Sprint at the Clearwater Beach. Alex Waldauer won the Standard Distance race clocking a time of 2:08.15, and Maddie Durkin was the first female with a time of 2:08.39. Jackson Langley won the Super Sprint clocking a winning time of 32:15, BTA […]

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One Person Injured In Collision In Devonshire

May 8, 2023

Last night, police and EMTs attended a two vehicle collision “involving an unmarked police car with officers on patrol duty and a motorcycle” in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7th, 2023, police and EMTs attended a two vehicle road traffic collision involving an unmarked police car with officers on […]

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Renee Faulcon at the head of the class as nurse of the year

May 8, 2023

Renee Faulcon has been named Bermuda’s nurse of the year.
It was the fourth time Ms Faulcon, 58, from Devonshire, had been nominated for the prestigious award.
Ms Faulcon, who teaches nursing at Berm…

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Photos: Floral Art Helps Mark King’s Coronation

May 8, 2023

To commemorate the coronation of King Charles III, floral artist Nicky Gurret created a floral arrangement at the Anglican Cathedral, with the artistic creation including a crown made of flowers. The work of art was placed in the steps in advance of the Service of Thanksgiving, which was held on Sunday afternoon. The coronation of King […]

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Photo Set II: 2023 Convex End-To-End Event

May 8, 2023

The Convex End-to-End took place on Saturday [May 6] with people walking, cycling, rowing and sailing across the island to raise money for charity. Funds raised during this year’s event will go to the following charities: Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS], Gina Spence Productions, The Eliza DoLittle Society, The Skills Development Program, and Vision Bermuda. The second set […]

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Volleyball Players Receive Development Awards

May 8, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda Volleyball Association has announced the five recipients of this year’s Junior National Team Development Award. The awardees, Daniel Morris, Jordan Smith, Hailey Trott, Tatiana Sousa and Raya Burgess, will head to overseas training camps to further develop their skills. “Each of these individuals has been noted for their growth […]

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Legends Race Series Championship Winners

May 8, 2023

Dage Minors and Gayle Lindsay won the Swan’s Running Club Legends Race Series championship titles. A spokesperson said, “Swan’s Running Club, in celebration of 41 years of road running in Bermuda, crowned its seventh Legends champion on Sunday. Dage Minors won the overall male legends trophy, with Gayle Lindsay winning the overall female title. “Both winners […]

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360 Tour: 2023 Convex End-To-End Event

May 8, 2023

The 36th annual Convex End-to-End Walk was held over the weekend, as people walked, cycled, rowed, and sailed across the island to raise money for charity, with the 360 degree tour below offering a unique look at the sections of the event. To view other 360 degree tours, please click here, and to view all […]

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Cricket: St. George’s, Bailey’s, Western Stars Win

May 8, 2023

St. George’s Cricket Club, Baileys Bay, and Western Stars all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier Division cricket action. St. George’s Cricket Club 240 St. David’s Cricket Club 189: St. George’s Cricket Club Won by 51 Runs At the Wellington Oval, the St. George’s Cricket Club moved to 2 & 0 on the season following […]

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Basden Breaks Windermere Long Jump Record

May 8, 2023

Cameron Basden represented Windermere Prep at the FHSAA 2A Region 2 Championships in the USA. Basden broke the Windermere Prep Long Jump record with a top leap of 6.60m. The leap resulted in Basden finishing 9th overall. Related Stories Armstrong Advances To Meet Of Champions Sancho Smith Named Athlete Of The Week Pacers Win 14 […]

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Mother’s Day Weekend Hatter’s Tea On May 13

May 8, 2023

Rosewood Bermuda will host a Mother’s Day Weekend Hatter’s Tea in collaboration with Rosewood Bermuda PlaceMaker Sarah Bray-West. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, May 13th, the resort will host a Mother’s Day Weekend Hatter’s Tea in collaboration with Rosewood Bermuda PlaceMaker Sarah Bray-West. As a new mother, Sarah is eager to share her sun hat […]

St George’s fight hard to topple league champions

May 7, 2023

Wellington Oval (St George’s won toss): St George’s beat St David’s by 51 runs.

St George’s came out on top in an exciting east end derby against defending Premier Division 50 Overs champions St …

Rodney Trott stars as Bailey’s Bay seal second successive win

May 7, 2023

Sea Breeze Oval (Rangers won toss): Bailey’s Bay beat Southampton Rangers by 66 runs.

Bailey’s Bay made it back-to-back victories at the start of the new 50 Overs Premier Division season when eas…

Tre Manders strikes at right time as Stars edge Warwick

May 7, 2023

Southampton Oval (Warwick won toss): Western Stars beat Warwick by 12 runs

Western Stars picked up their first Premier Division 50 overs league victory of the new season after defeating Warwick i…

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Edwards Jr. Competes In CIAA Championships

May 7, 2023

Robert Edwards Jr. represented Saint Augustine men’s track and field at the CIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the Durham County Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. Edwards Jr. finished 14th in the men’s 800m preliminaries clocking a time of 2:11.71 and he finished 6th in the men’s 1500m race in a time of 4:12.26 Edwards also […]

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Video: Service Of Thanksgiving For Coronation

May 7, 2023

The Service of Thanksgiving for the Coronation of King Charles III was held today [May 7] at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity. Related Stories Video: Carys Caisey’s ‘A Prayer For Our Nation’ Video: Prayer Vigil At Cabinet Grounds Video: Signing Of Document On Human Fraternity Video: Salvation Army “Boundless” Congress Video: BICC Hold […]

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Weather Forecast For Monday May 8

May 7, 2023

Monday, May 8 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be at 6:26am and sunset will be at 8:05pm. […]

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Coronation Garden Opening

May 7, 2023

In recognition of His Majesty King Charles III being crowned today (May 6), the Acting Governor Mr. Tom Oppenheim, MBE and the Acting Premier the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP formally opened the Coronation Gardens at the Botanical Gardens this morning.

The creation of the Coronation Garden reflects His Majesty King Charles III’s work in support of the environment and sustainable farming. It is part of the Micro Forest Project, which is a native and endemic reforestation project from the Bermuda Zoological Society which began in November 2021.

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Bermuda Dressage Group May Show Results

May 7, 2023

The Bermuda Dressage Group hosted its latest Dressage Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Grace Lightowler riding Patrick had the high Score for the Juniors with a score of 75.00%, while Angela Halloran-Smith had a score of 78.518% to record the Adult High Score. Intro B 68.125% Logan Flood – Wild Thing’s […]