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Ireland Rangers v St David’s abandoned after fight between teams

March 26, 2023

The First Division match between Ireland Rangers and St David’s Warriors at Somerset Cricket Club today was abandoned after a brawl broke out between opposing teams.
Tempers boiled over in the 68th mi…

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Minister Wilson On Changes To Health System

March 26, 2023

“Health system change is complex,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that “we must achieve better health outcomes, particularly chronic disease management and mental wellbeing.” Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [March 24] the Minister said, ”We must ensure the availability of essential health services residents can be confident they can afford when […]

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Photos, Video & 360: NMB Community Day

March 26, 2023

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] held a Community Day today [March 26], with the event, sponsored by BF&M, offering free admission and a variety of activities. A spokesperson previously said, “Lisa Wingood will teach a yoga-inspired breathing and movement class open to all ages and abilities. Bermudian artist Ronnie Chameau will teach palmetto weaving, […]

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Two Children Injured In Collision In Devonshire

March 26, 2023

A 13-year-old and 7-year-old were injured in a collision involving a car and a pedal cycle in Devonshire this evening [March 26], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 7pm on Sunday, 26th March, 2023, police and other first responders were dispatched to a serious road traffic collision involving a motor car […]

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Boys injured after collision between pedal bike and car

March 26, 2023

Two young boys have been injured this evening after a collision between a car and a pedal cycle near the junction of Brighton Hill Road and Brighton Lane in Devonshire.
Police were dispatched shortly …

BAA captain Jonas Schroder disappointed with final position

March 26, 2023

Devonshire Colts 0 BAA 0

A season that looked to be filled with so much promise for BAA ended tamely as they fought out a goalless draw with Devonshire Colts at Police Field on Sunday.
BAA’s atte…

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Photos & Video: BELCO Removes Old Stack

March 26, 2023

As a part of their Asset Retirement Project, BELCO pulled down the old metal exhaust stack for the decommissioned BELCO engines – that are over 50 years old — today [March 26]. BELCO previously said, “The Asset Retirement Project will remove obsolete assets, unsafe buildings and hazardous material while increasing site safety and aesthetic appeal, which […]

‘Marginal’ increases to shipping registry fees

March 26, 2023

The first increases in merchant shipping fees in more than a decade are in the pipeline.
MPs gave consideration to the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2023 that would see a fee hike for certain …

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BPS Appeal For Assistance In Investigation

March 26, 2023

The police are seeking the public’s assistance with its “investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a male who was involved in an altercation” on Saturday. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance with its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a male who was involved […]

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Christopher Earns Dominant Win In Birmingham

March 26, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Christopher maintained his perfect record after dominantly winning his sixth bout as a professional boxer against Luke Middleton in the main event at the H Suite in Edgbaston, Birmingham, last night [March 25]. Middleton, a late stand-in opponent, showed little ambition and barely laid a glove on Christopher, with the […]

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Weather Forecast For Monday March 27

March 26, 2023

Monday, March 27 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 99%. Sunrise will be at 7:14am and sunset will be at 7:35pm. High […]

Young Men’s Social Club earn promotion to Premier Division

March 26, 2023

Southampton Rangers 0 Young Men’s Social Club 2

There was unbridled celebration at Southampton Rangers Sports Club as Young Men’s Social Club claimed the second promotion spot to the Premier Divi…

Paget First Division champions as Wolves miss out on promotion

March 26, 2023

Wolves 1 Paget 2

There was celebration and heartbreak in equal measure at Wellington Oval on Sunday as Paget confirmed themselves as First Division champions with Wolves dropping out of the autom…

Enstar to repurchase $341 million in stock

March 26, 2023

Bermudian-based insurer Enstar Group Limited has agreed to repurchase 1,597,712 non-voting convertible ordinary shares of Enstar held by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for a price of $213.13 per…

Lamont Marshall and Gayle Lindsay continue winning run in Legends Series

March 26, 2023

Lamont Marshall and Gayle Lindsay enhanced their chances of winning this year’s Legend Race Series with victory in the Ray Swan Flat 8K race.
After both won their respective divisions in the season-op…

Robin Horsfield successfully defends national mountain bike title

March 26, 2023

Robin Horsfield met expectations after successfully defending his national mountain bike title at Southlands on Sunday.
Horsfield, who is studying at university in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, lived up to…

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Bystanders ‘traumatised’ by altercation in which man died

March 26, 2023

Bystanders who saw an altercation in which a man died were left traumatised by the incident, according to people in the area.
They were watching a youth football match at Somerset Cricket Club and wer…

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Smith Finishes 13th In Africa Triathlon

March 26, 2023

Tyler Smith finished 13th competing in the 2023 Africa Triathlon Cup Swakopmund. In a 33 Men’s Elite Field, Smith clocked a time of 59:15, he finished 2 minutes and fifteen seconds behind Richard Murray from the Netherlands who clocked a winning time of 57:00.Emil Holm from Denmark was second in 57:22, and Matthew Wright from […]

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A stark contrast between two yachts berthed in Hamilton

March 26, 2023

On the one side there is the largest wooden tall ship of her kind – at the other, one of the most advanced ecological sailing yachts in the world.
The Tenacious arrived yesterday, taking up station on…

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Transport ‘prepared for whatever confronts us’ in tourist season – minister

March 26, 2023

Wayne Furbert, the Minister of Transport, has insisted his department is “prepared for whatever confronts us” in the looming peak tourist season.
Mr Furbert said that he and his team had been inspired…

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Sancho Smith Named Athlete Of The Week

March 26, 2023

Bermuda’s Sancho Smith — who competes for Clayton State University — has been named Athlete of the Week by the Peach Belt Conference. The Peach Belt Conference website said, “Smith has taken the D2 world by storm in his first two outdoor meets. The freshman from Warwick, Bermuda, won both of his 800m races. In […]

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Zane DeSilva criticises media over Belco emissions coverage

March 26, 2023

A Government MP has suggested extensive media coverage of emissions from Belco that have plagued the lives of residents since the commissioning of the North Power Station in 2020 is spurred by the fac…

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Bascome Honoured By Boxing Federation

March 26, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome has been recognised by the Bermuda Boxing Federation for his work helping inspire the island’s youngsters. The Bermudian professional boxer received his award from Nathan Dill, the BBF president, at the Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club in Warwick last week. Photo courtesy of the BBF Also present was American […]

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Video: Sunday March 26th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

March 26, 2023

News that 5-year-old Nahla Robinson is featured in a Disney advert, Cody Rego won the WIHS Hunter Phase CALI Class in Florida, and the Bermuda Motorsports Hall of Fame inductees named were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Bermudian dancer Onuri Smith performed at the world’s […]

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Photos & Video: New Playground At Pig’s Field

March 25, 2023

The Pig’s Field Family Connection held a ribbon cutting ceremony today [March 25] to celebrate the official opening of the Pig’s Field Playground. After the playground was destroyed by a fire back in 2021, the local community rallied together, and today’s ceremony marks the completion of a community effort to rebuild the playground. Related Stories Photos […]

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Photos/Videos: Gombeys & Fans At Football

March 25, 2023

Supporters of Bermuda’s football team — many dressed in the team’s jersey — made their way to the Flora Duffy stadium this afternoon [March 25] to cheer on the team as they played against Guyana as part of the Concacaf Nations League, which saw Guyana claim a 2-0 victory. Fans greet Nahki Wells after the […]

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Football: Guyana Defeat Bermuda 2 – 0

March 25, 2023

The Bermuda football team matched up against Guyana this afternoon [March 25] where they were defeated by a score of 2 – 0. The Concacaf report said, “Guyana capped off a great performance with a 2-0 victory against Bermuda at the Dame Flora Duffy Sports Complex in Devonshire on Saturday afternoon in Group B League […]

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Photos: Tenacious Tall Ship Visits Bermuda

March 25, 2023

Bermuda has been visited by another tall ship, with the Tenacious — one of the few tall ships in the world built to be fully inclusive for people with disabilities– arriving in Hamilton today [March 25]. The Sail Training International website said, “Tenacious is the largest wooden tall ship of her kind in the world. […]

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Senate: Order Of Business On Monday

March 25, 2023

The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Monday [March 27] and Bills listed on the schedule include the Stamp Duties Amendment Act 2023, Miscellaneous Fees and Penalties Act 2023, Electronic Communications [Regulatory Authority Fees] Amendment Regulations 2023, Electricity [Regulatory Authority Fees] Amendment Regulations 2023, Merchant Shipping [Fees] Regulations 2023, Gaming Amendment Act 2023, […]

Bermuda’s Gold Cup hopes over after disappointing Guyana defeat

March 25, 2023

Bermuda 0 Guyana 2

Bermuda’s faint hopes of Gold cup qualification were dealt a fatal blow after they crashed to defeat against Guyana at Flora Duffy Stadium on Saturday.
Midfielder Liam Gordon p…

Nahki Wells rules himself out of Bermuda squad for Haiti clash

March 25, 2023

Nahki Wells has confirmed he will not be part of the Bermuda squad for the final Nations League encounter away to Haiti on Tuesday.
Speaking exclusively to The Royal Gazette after Bermuda’s disappoin…

Bermuda v Guyana player-by-player analysis

March 25, 2023

Bermuda fell to a 2-0 defeat against Guyana in their latest Nations League match. Reporter Patrick Bean has analysed the performances of every home player.

Dale Eve (Goalkeeper): Positioned himse…

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Weather Forecast For Sunday March 26

March 25, 2023

Sunday, March 26 is expected to see some early sunshine, then turning cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7.15am and sunset […]

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Police investigate sudden death of woman found on beach

March 25, 2023

Police are investigating the sudden death of a female who was found unresponsive in the waters at Southlands beach yesterday.
The woman was found at the Warwick beach at about 4:45pm.
The Bermuda Poli…

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Police Confirm ‘Sudden Death Of A Female’

March 25, 2023

The police are investigating the “sudden death of a female” who “was found unresponsive in waters at Southlands beach” on Friday and said that “foul play is not suspected at this time. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is investigating the sudden death of a female following reports that she was found unresponsive […]

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Live Updates: Bermuda vs Guyana Football

March 25, 2023

[Updating] The Bermuda Senior Men’s National Football Team is set to play against Guyana this afternoon [March 25] as part of the Concacaf Nations League [CNL], with kick off set to take place at 3.00pm at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium and we will provide live updates as able. We are generally not permitted […]

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New law reduces Government exposure to hotel scheme

March 25, 2023

The Government’s guarantee of the Fairmont Southampton Hotel will be “ring-fenced” through legislation for the resort that went before MPs yesterday.
Supported by the Opposition, the arrangement safeg…

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A playground destroyed by arsonists rises from the ashes

March 25, 2023

A playground that was burnt to the ground almost two years ago has been replaced with brand new equipment – and plans are afoot to create a community hub at the site.
An official ribbon-cutting ceremo…

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Field Hockey: Pink Robins Defeat Ravens

March 25, 2023

The Pink Robins edged the Ravens 2 – 1 in the lone Bermuda Field Hockey match at the National Sports Center. The Pink Robins went ahead in the 6th minute when Jennifer Hamilton scored a field goal, five minutes later it was 2 – 0 when Elizabeth Stewart scored from a penalty corner. The Ravens […]

Live Blog: Bermuda v Guyana

March 25, 2023

Bermuda welcome Guyana to the Flora Duffy Stadium for a crucial clash in League B group B in the Concacaf Nations League.
After prevailing 2-1 in the previous meeting between the sides in June, second…

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Man Dies After Altercation In Sandys

March 25, 2023

The police have confirmed that a man has died following an “altercation involving several men” in Sandys this morning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:35am on Saturday, 25th March 2023, police were dispatched to a report of an altercation involving several men, on Somerset Road, near to the junction of Hook and Ladder Lane, Sandys. […]

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Man dies after an altercation between group of men

March 25, 2023

Police are appealing for witness after a man died following an altercation between a group of men.
A police spokeswoman said that at about 9.35am today officers were called to a report of an altercati…

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MPs pass new law adding fee to holiday rentals

March 25, 2023

New fees on the holiday rental market have been criticised by the Opposition as hitting tourism while the industry lingers in recovery mode from the Covid-19 pandemic.
But Vance Campbell, the tourism …

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Snooker Open Singles Quarter Finals Results

March 25, 2023

Peter Bromby edged Paul Fedden 2-1 at Spanish Point Boat Club. Fedden was first to score when he defeated Bromby 61-44 in the 1st game, but Bromby stormed back in the 2nd when he defeated Fedden 54-44. It was Bromby who prevailed in the 3rd game when he sealed the victory, taking it 57-51. Aaron […]

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Cody Rego Wins WIHS Hunter Class In Florida

March 25, 2023

Cody Rego began competing in the 2023 WEF 11 Bainbridge CSI4*/CSI2* in Florida. Rego and Ironman won the WIHS Hunter Phase CALI Class, and the pair also finished second in the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search 2* Class. Related Stories Video: Philip Correia On Winning FEI Silver Medal Terceira Wins Class In The Netherlands […]

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Scott Roy Wins Moongate Tour Third Round

March 25, 2023

Scott Roy shot a round of 7-over par 78 to win the Bermuda Moongate Tour 3rd round at a breezy Port Royal Golf Course. Roy won by one stroke over Chris Smith, and Dwayne Pearman, while Gordon Cox and Roger Brangman both finished a further stroke back. 2023 Moongate Tour Round 3 Leaderboard 78 Scott […]

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Phillips Defeated In Singles In Santo Domingo

March 25, 2023

Daniel Phillips was back in action competing in Santo Domingo as the J200 International Tennis Tournament moved into the third round. In his third round singles match, Phillips was defeated in straight sets 6-2, 6-3 by Charlie Robertson from Great Britain. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus Open Photos, Video, Results: Tennis […]

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting March 25

March 25, 2023

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting March 25th. On Saturday the Spirit of Discovery and the Riviera cruise ships and the Tenacious wooden sail training ship are expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Julie C […]

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Report finds ‘multiple violations’ of law and codes over Covid contract

March 25, 2023

An examination by the Auditor-General found “multiple violations” of law and a code of practice when a government contract for travel authorisation was awarded and delivered during the Covid-19 pandem…

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Elderly St George couple in battle over golf course land access

March 25, 2023

An elderly couple are facing a David and Goliath battle over access to their home in St George.
Shirley Gibbons, 92, and his wife, Gardene, 80, had the route to their house on Secretary Lane blocked a…