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PHC spinner Terron Webb to have trials with Nevis

January 17, 2023

Terron Webb is battling for a spot in the Nevis national team for their upcoming tournament in the Leeward Islands.
The PHC and Bermuda Under-19 leg spinner is among 36 players, including West Indies …

Bermuda Risk Summit convenes in March

January 17, 2023

The second annual Bermuda Risk Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency in partnership with the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers and EY will have the theme “Innovatio…

Butterfield down on the NYSE

January 17, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged Tuesday at 2,309.65 with no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange for the fifth day in a row.
Meanwhile, Butterfield closed down five cents (0.16 per cent) at $31.39 …

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Government to Address the Growing Number of Pitbull-Related Incidents

January 17, 2023

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) can confirm that Animal Control officers responded to four dog-biting incidents on Friday, January 13.

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Applications Sought for Upcoming Skills Development Programme Intake

January 17, 2023

“The Skills Development Programme (SDP) represents an excellent opportunity for young people to gain valuable lifelong skills while reducing the unemployment rate among young people,” said Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David A. Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP, about his Ministry’s latest SDP intake.

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People challenged to ‘brave the shave’ and raise money for childhood cancer research

January 17, 2023

The community has been challenged to “Brave the Shave” in aid of childhood cancer research charity the St Baldrick’s Foundation.
The annual St Baldrick’s Bermuda is due to take place on March 17 at D…

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Number of dog attacks is under-reported says Government as it announces new crackdown

January 17, 2023

The scale of Bermuda’s dog attack problem has been highlighted by figures showing that for every incident brought to the attention of the authorities at least a further seven go unreported.
A crackdow…

Saturday banking suspended until March

January 17, 2023

Butterfield has announced the temporary suspension of Saturday banking, which will be out of commission until March 4.
In an email to clients, the bank said the service has been suspended “as we allow…

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‘It feels like Christmas every time’, says principal receiving wish list of school supplies

January 17, 2023

Youngsters at St George’s Preparatory School were all smiles today as volunteers delivered crates of items to cover their teachers’ wish list of classroom supplies.
The helping hand was part of the la…

It’s Ronaldo v Messi again in unlikely Saudi reunion

January 17, 2023

One of the greatest rivalries in soccer history is set to resume at the unlikely venue of Riyadh’s King Fahd International Stadium.
The stage is set on Thursday for Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo wh…

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Convicted killer escaped to see sick grandmother court told

January 17, 2023

A convicted killer who escaped custody to visit his ill grandmother has had 15 months added to his prison sentence.
Antoine Anderson, 45, pleaded guilty last year to escaping lawful custody at the pri…

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SPS Distributes $60K Of Supplies To Schools

January 17, 2023

Support Public Schools Bermuda will distribute $60,000 worth of new school supplies to all 18 public primary schools., A spokesperson said, “Support Public Schools Bermuda [SPS.bm] has been empowering Bermuda’s public school teachers and students with “wish list” classroom supplies since 2018. “Celebrating their fifth year in 2023, on January 17th and 18th SPS.bm will distribute […]

Warwick Academy to host high-performance football camps

January 17, 2023

Warwick Academy have joined forces with International Development Academy in a bid to try and help aspiring football players reach their full potential.
Having launched a successful high-performance s…

R&Q expands partnerships for Accredited America

January 17, 2023

The programme management business of Bermudian-based R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd, the non-life global specialty insurance company, finished 2022 with a flourish.
The company said R&Q Accredited…

Apex continues expansion with purchase of funds marketer

January 17, 2023

Bermudian-based Apex Group Ltd, the global financial services provider, has acquired Luxembourg’s third party marketer, Alfi Partners.
Alfi promotes a selection of leading international asset manageme…

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Sakari Famous Wins LSU Tiger High Jump

January 17, 2023

Sakari Famous — who competes for McNeese University, — won the high jump title at the LSU Purple Tiger meet, extending her indoor winning streak to five meets. “Sakari Famous, the reigning SLC indoor champion in the women’s high jump, captured defended her LSU Purple Tiger title with the win for the second straight year […]

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Survey: 73% Believe Global Growth Will Decline

January 17, 2023

Nearly three quarters [73%] of CEOs believe global economic growth will decline over the next 12 months, according to PwC’s 26th Annual Global CEO Survey, which polled 4,410 CEOs in 105 countries and territories, including Bermuda and in the Caribbean region, in October and November 2022. A spokesperson said, “The bleak CEO outlook is the […]

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Concacaf Championship Consideration Team

January 17, 2023

The Bermuda Football Association Executive Council and Technical Department congratulated the following athletes who have been selected for final consideration to participate in the CONCACAF U17 Championships. Bermuda CONCACAF U17 Championship Final Consideration Team Nayan Grant Malachi Henry Luke Fulton Jaidyn Robinson Jannis Roberts Xahvi DeRoza Daion Swan-DeSilva Malachai Belboda Nathaniel Swan Qu’ran Raynor Keiaron […]

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Snooker: Spanish Point & Warwick Win

January 17, 2023

Snooker league action resumed between Spanish Point Boat Club Two and Warwick Workmen’s Club One; Warwick Workmen’s Club Two and Watford Sports Club; and Spanish Point Boat Club One and RAA. Spanish Point Boat Club Two 4 Warwick Workmen’s Club One 1 Spanish Point Boat Club’s Billy Wotton opened the scoring with a 60-47 win […]

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White Helps Bentley Defeat Adelphi University

January 17, 2023

The Bentley University women’s swimming and diving team improved to 7-1 with a 171-87 victory over Adelphi University in the Dana Center Pool. Bermuda’s Taylor White was a multiple winner in the competition. She led a 1-2-3 Bentley finish in the women’s 200 yard freestyle with a time of 1:59.78, and she was the first […]

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Video: Ma & Kim Win Butterfield Junior Golf

January 17, 2023

Dylan Bingwen Ma and Ein Kim won the inaugural Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship which was held at the Port Royal Golf Course. The Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship participants faced many weather challenges over the tournament, but they were able to complete the three round tournament. Bingwen Ma who started the day shot a third round […]

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Senior Gombey figure thanks people for support after fracas

January 17, 2023

Bermuda’s Gombey community renewed a pledge to the island to honour their values in the wake of a fracas between troupes during a performance at the start of the year.
The words of reassurance from Ir…

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Couple slams American Airlines over ‘disgusting service’

January 17, 2023

Passengers have slammed American Airlines after they were left without food, travel vouchers or a back-up trip home when a storm that battered the island on Saturday forced their flight to return to t…

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Police investigating four dog attacks – including one on a 10-year-old girl

January 17, 2023

Police are investigating four separate dog attacks – including an incident involving a 10-year-old girl.
Animal wardens are also now conducting follow up inquiries regarding the four incidents, which…

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OBA: Premier needs to say what went wrong with Hamilton Princess casino plan

January 17, 2023

David Burt needs to “come clean” on why plans for a casino at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club fell through due to time delays, the Opposition said yesterday.
Craig Cannonier, the One Bermuda Al…

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Hotel and retail scheme would have ‘symbiotic relationship’

January 17, 2023

More details about a proposed new hotel located immediately east of the Bermudiana Beach Resort have been submitted to the Department of Planning.
The application, submitted by OBM on behalf of George…

Kendaree Burgess named COO of BDA

January 17, 2023

Kendaree Burgess has been appointed as the new chief operating officer of the Bermuda Business Development Agency.
Ms Burgess will officially begin at the BDA on March 6, which coincides with the firs…

BMA: 2022 insurance registrations the highest since 2014

January 17, 2023

The highest number of new insurance companies in almost a decade were registered by the Bermuda Monetary Authority in 2022 as the expansion of the long-term insurance sector continued, the BMA reporte…

Investment analyst downgrades Bermuda’s fintech bank

January 17, 2023

A New York bank endorsed by the Bermudian Government to provide US banking services to Bermuda-licensed fintech companies was downgraded last week by an investment analyst to “hold” from “buy”.
The in…

Bermuda company streamlines Trinidad commuter payments

January 17, 2023

A leading international online multi‐currency payment and risk management solutions provider, formed and based in Bermuda since 1998, has provided consumer pre‐authentication solutions for the online …

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Bermuda Ranked As One Of The “Best Cruises”

January 17, 2023

Cruise Fever has featured Bermuda in an article titled “7 Best Cruises to Take This Summer in 2023.” The Cruise Fever story said, “Summer will be here before you know it. So, now is the time to start preparing for that summer cruise. And there are a few destinations that are just perfect for a […]

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Theft of $77 drill lands man with six months in prison

January 17, 2023

A man who stole a drill valued at $77 was jailed for six months after admitting the theft when he appeared in court.
Raymond Robinson, 59, from Pembroke, appeared in Magistrates’ Court yesterday where…

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Food Costs Drop 0.1% Monthly, Up 10.3% Annually

January 17, 2023

On a month to month basis food prices dropped 0.1% with items contributing to the decrease including onions which reportedly dropped 29.9%, while on a year to year basis food prices were up 10.3%, with major contributors to the annual increase including cooking oil which was up 53.1% and eggs which went up 37.3%. This is […]

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Seahawks Win Bermuda Flag Football Title

January 17, 2023

The Coors Light Bermuda Flag Football Championships took place at the T.N Tatem Middle School Field, with the Seahawks crowned the Champions. The Seahawks defeated the Chargers 37 – 25, the game MVP was Seward Smith from the Seahawks with 5 passing touchdowns, 1 rushing touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Related Stories Flag Football: Chargers & […]

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Michael Burgess Competes In World Cup Open

January 16, 2023

The 2023 World Cup Open martial arts competition was held on Sunday [Jan 15], with Bermuda’s Michael Burgess of Kobayashi Okinawan School of Karate-Do competing in the 12 to 14 age group. A spokesperson said, “John Chung held his 2023 World Cup Open martial arts competition on Sunday, January 15 at the Hilton Washington Dulles […]

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PrivCom Set To Host Data Privacy Week

January 16, 2023

PrivCom will be hosting Data Privacy Week [DPW] in Bermuda during the week of January 23 to January 27. A spokesperson said, “PrivCom is pleased to announce that we will be hosting Data Privacy Week in Bermuda during the week of 23-27th January 2023. The initiative has seen fantastic support from a number of public […]

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Butterfield & Vallis 5K On January 22nd

January 16, 2023

Staff at Butterfield & Vallis are gearing up for this Sunday’s [Jan 22] Butterfield & Vallis 5K, which will get started at 8.30am. A spokesperson said, “After a very successful Bermuda Triangle Challenge Weekend, staff at Butterfield & Vallis are gearing up for this Sunday’s [January 22nd] Butterfield & Vallis 5K. “The Bermuda Heart Foundation […]

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Polio Outbreak Simulation Exercise Held

January 16, 2023

The Ministry of Health recently hosted a polio outbreak simulation exercise, “bringing stakeholders from across the health sector to review the Bermuda Polio Outbreak Preparedness and Response Plan.” Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ayo Oyinloye, said, “Bermuda has an excellent track record in polio control. We are largely protected as we have high rates of polio […]

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Barnes Makes Strong Start To Title Defence

January 16, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes has put himself in a formidable position to retain his Shifter Masters title in the Skusa Winter Series. Barnes leads the standings after the opening two rounds of the competition at the Homestead-Miami Motorplex in Florida at the weekend. The 38-year-old almost completed a clean sweep, winning three of the […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 16 2023

January 16, 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 16] include contracts valued at over $50,000. PATI The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0057/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] Publication date: 16 January 2023 Notice ID: Title: Bermuda Civil Aviation […]

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Four Separate Dog Biting Incidents Reported

January 16, 2023

Police responded to four separate dog biting incidents on Friday [Jan 13]; two dogs were seized by the Animal Warden after biting a female senior citizen in Hamilton parish, a 76-year-old woman was bitten by a dog in Southampton, a 10-year-old girl was bitten by a dog in Pembroke and police also responded to a report of a dog […]

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30 Minute Video: Jan 16 ZBM Evening News

January 16, 2023

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

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Weather Forecast For Tuesday January 17

January 16, 2023

Tuesday, January 17 is expected to see sunny periods, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will be at 5.38pm. […]

Dylan Bingwen Ma and Ein Kim win Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championships

January 16, 2023

China’s Dylan Bingwen Ma claimed his first American Junior Golf Association titl when completing a wire-to-wire victory at the inaugural Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship at Port Royal Golf Co…

15 new insurers registered in December

January 16, 2023

The Bermuda Monetary Authority confirmed the registration of 15 insurers in December, taking 2022’s total of new registrants to 84 – well above the 2021 total of 65.
It is also well ahead of 2020s tot…

NYSE closed for MLK day

January 16, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged Monday at 2,309.65 with no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
The New York Stock Exchange was closed on Monday for the observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day.
On…

War Machine delights Mello with fastest time of meeting

January 16, 2023

War Machine claimed bragging rights during another exciting day of harness racing at the National Equestrian Centre on Sunday.
Colin Mello’s gelding posted a 1:02.1 on the way to victory in his second…

BFIS connects students with insurance professionals

January 16, 2023

The Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies has hosted one of the highlights of its annual calendar – a speed networking luncheon connecting students with seasoned industry professionals.
Mentor netw…

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‘What a wonderful legacy Dr Martin Luther King Jr left for all of us’

January 16, 2023

Schoolchildren today gathered with Rena Lalgie, the Governor, to celebrate forgiveness and reconciliation in honour of the fallen civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.
The ceremony in Hamilton coin…

Kendaree Burgess named COO of the BDA

January 16, 2023

Kendaree Burgess has been appointed as the new chief operating officer of the Bermuda Business Development Agency.
Ms Burgess will officially begin at the BDA on March 6, which coincides with the firs…