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David Burt is to hold a press conference on the Budget at 3pm today.
We will have live coverage as well indepth reports.
The Budget, on Friday, outlined sweeping changes to payroll tax, a new scheme f…

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BDA Launches Free Eye Screening Clinic

February 20, 2023

The Bermuda Diabetes Association [BDA] will be offering free retinal screening to anyone who has diabetes during the week of March 13 to March 17. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Diabetes Association [BDA] will be offering free retinal screening to anyone who has diabetes during the week of March 13 – 17. Diabetic retinopathy is […]

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Photos: Code Red Carnival Costume Launch

February 20, 2023

Code Red BDA 2.0 launched their carnival costumes at an event on Sunday afternoon [Feb 19] in St George’s, as they gear up for the 2023 Carnival in Bermuda, which will be held from from June 16 – 19. You can view footage from their launch below, and all our coverage of Carnival in Bermuda by […]

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Jack Brislane Meets Carifta Qualify Standard

February 20, 2023

The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] announced that Jake Brislane has met the Carifta qualifying standard in the 5000m under 20 men’s division. BNAA President Dr Freddie Evans said, “Jake ran a time-trial supervised by the track club he is currently training with in the UK and recorded a brisk time on 15:33, well below […]

BF&M offers new $20,000 postgraduate scholarship

February 20, 2023

BF&M Limited has launched the BF&M Postgraduate John Wight Scholarship, in honour of former chairman and CEO, John Wight.
Abigail Clifford, group president and CEO said: “At BF&M, we belie…

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Association offering free retinal screening for diabetes sufferers

February 20, 2023

Diabetes sufferers will be able to get free retinal screening next month.
The test can detect the onset of diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of preventable blindness and vision impairment among …

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BF&M: New $20,000 Postgraduate Scholarship

February 20, 2023

BF&M Limited announced the launch of the BF&M Postgraduate John Wight Scholarship, in honour of former Chairman and CEO, John Wight. Abigail Clifford, Group President and CEO of BF&M stated, “At BF&M, we believe that everyone should have access to higher education. Given the value John placed on community and education, it was fitting to create […]

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Speaker: Be Statesmanlike & Declare Interests

February 20, 2023

Speaker of the House Dennis Lister reminded Members of Parliament to be “statesmanlike as possible” and to ensure they “declare their interest.” At the start of the session on Friday [Feb 17], Mr Lister said, “I would like to read a brief statement this morning. I will read as follows….I wish to remind Honourable Members […]

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Sandcastle Creation Dedicated To Rescued Seal

February 20, 2023

The organizers of the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition dedicated their latest creation to the juvenile seal that was rescued at Clearwater Beach on Saturday [Feb 18]. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photos below saying, “This weeks build is dedicated to the island’s latest resident… a poor distressed harbour seal. For those who don’t know seals […]

Nakhi Wells: late penalty one of my greatest career moments

February 20, 2023

Nahki Wells says converting Bristol City’s first penalty in 65 games under trying circumstances is among the greatest moments of his career.
The Bermuda captain came on as a late substitute and in add…

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Bermuda Field Hockey Triple-Header Results

February 20, 2023

The latest Bermuda Field Hockey league action saw a triple header that produced a total of 15 goals. Pink Robins 5 – Ravens 2 The Pick Robins defeated the Ravens 5 – 2, Jessica Hollis gave the Ravens the lead in the 4th minute with a penalty corner goal, the Pink Robins equalized in the 11th minute […]

Let the professionals handle your hair at Seven

February 20, 2023

YouTube “professionals” are a growing headache for veteran hair stylist Yvonne Amelia Heath.
She manages Seven Perfection in Hair and Beauty Salon at 12 Court Street, with owner Christine Downer. The …

Report shows economy held together by international business

February 20, 2023

A new government report reflects a Bermuda economy, struggling to shake off decades of tourism decline and the more recent global pandemic, saved only through the broadening growth of international bu…

Realtor backs plan to expand city residential access

February 20, 2023

A Government plan to remove restrictions on the purchasers of properties in Hamilton that are part of approved residential schemes has received the backing of a leading realtor.
David Burt, the Premie…

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Expand ‘Approved Residential Scheme’ To City

February 20, 2023

Noting that we must ensure that there is more housing given the “need to grow our working population,” Premier David Burt said the “Government will advance a bill that will amend the Economic Development Act to expand the eligibility for Approved Residential Schemes from solely the Economic Empowerment Zones to the entire City of Hamilton.” […]

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Rugby League: Teachers Defeat Renegades

February 20, 2023

A Bermuda Rugby Football Union double-header took place at the National Sports Center this weekend. Teachers Women defeated the Renegades Women 32 – 15, and then the Teachers Men defeated the Renegades Men 40 – 34 to complete an undefeated season.

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Young seal spotted at Clearwater is rescued

February 20, 2023

A young seal spotted in the East End of the island has been rescued and taken to the Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo’s quarantine facility.
A note on the Zoo’s Facebook page said: “We thank the public for th…

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Police say missing teenager found safe

February 20, 2023

Missing teenager Zariah Chambers has been found, police said last night.
Ms Chambers, 17, was last seen shortly before 7pm yesterday in the area of Middle Road, Smith’s.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Po…