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Jonah Smith thrilled to pass on knowledge to young motocross generation

December 31, 2022

Jonah Smith is passionate about sharing his knowledge with up-and-coming motocross riders as he competes in a sport that has formed an integral part of his life.
With his career presently on hold, th…

North Village and PHC Zebras set for Friendship Trophy final showdown

December 31, 2022

Two of the most successful teams in the history of the Friendship Trophy will seek to add to their remarkable legacies in the competition at Somerset Cricket Club on Sunday.
PHC Zebras and North Villa…

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Awards bestowed on five Bermudians in New Year’s Honours List

December 31, 2022

Awards were bestowed on five of Bermuda’s best in the King’s New Year’s Honours List announced this evening.
Sheelagh Cooper, a tireless advocate for Bermuda’s children and vulnerable families, has be…

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Senior dies after being hit by truck to become 11th road fatality of 2022

December 31, 2022

A 78-year-old man who suffered serious head injuries after an accident involving a truck has died, police said today.
A police spokesman said: “Sadly, Bermuda has recorded its 11th road fatality for t…

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Police plan ‘to be everywhere, all at once’ over new year’s weekend

December 31, 2022

The Bermuda Police Service have “shifted into high gear” for the new year’s weekend, with extra officers on duty across the island.
Superintendent Robert Cardwell said that there had been an increased…

Lifelong learning: the only new year’s resolution you need

December 31, 2022

If you’re going to adopt only one resolution for 2023, this should be it: taking care of yourself for better career, family and finance management by improving your knowledge base with lifelong learn…

First steps if you’ve resolved to take control of your money

December 31, 2022

So, you’ve made a resolution to take control of your money this year – that’s amazing. A huge part of building new habits in any area of your life is just deciding you’re going to do it, so you’ve alr…

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MPs sidelined over Throne Speech now being consulted by Premier over Budget, source

December 31, 2022

David Burt appears to have “learnt his lesson” on consulting over the upcoming Budget after being accused of sidelining Progressive Labour Party MPs ahead of the Throne Speech, according to a senior s…

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Canadian on island for three weeks admits stealing from shops

December 31, 2022

A Canadian man who has been in Bermuda for three weeks to set up a company was caught stealing from a store, a court heard yesterday.
Alexander Francey, 30, pleaded guilty to taking merchandise from …

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RBR aiming to expand junior leaders programme

December 31, 2022

Young people have been invited to join the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Junior Leaders to help develop self-reliance, initiative and teamwork skills.
Captain Gavin Rayner, commandant of the youth programm…

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Fishermen to write to ‘entire House of Assembly’ to get meeting over marine plan

December 31, 2022

Bermuda’s fishermen are still hopeful of a last chance for talks with the Government to end an impasse over a marine conservation plan that they consider flawed.
Allan Bean, president of the Fishermen…

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Christmas Eve lightning strike shatters chimney

December 31, 2022

A Southampton man had a lucky escape on Christmas Eve when a lightning bolt hit his chimney bringing blocks of rubble crashing to the ground outside his house.
The man, who asked not to be named, sai…

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Canadian Media Feature Johnny Barnes Statue

December 31, 2022

A Guelph, Ontario news outlet has featured the late Johnny Barnes in an article highlighting a statue of the well-loved Bermudian at an area school. The GuelphToday website said, “Around this time seven years ago, a statue of a waving man appeared on the lawn of Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute, flanked between two benches and […]

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Snooker: Mouchette Ends Year As Point Leader

December 31, 2022

Trevor Mouchette of the Queens Club Knights will end the year as the island’s snooker point leader with 598. Hilton Brown from the BAA Rhinos is in second with 585 points, and Mark Iris from Bermuda Breeze is in third with 576 points. Top 10 Players 598 Trevor Mouchette – Queens Club Knights 585 Hilton […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 30 2022

December 31, 2022

December 30 saw 500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $16,000.00 BD. 500 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 5.9% at $32.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,317.69, down 4.42% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 67 remained unchanged. The full report […]

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Fire crews tackling blaze at Pembroke dump

December 31, 2022

Fire crews have been called out to tackle a blaze at Pembroke dump.
A large number of emergency vehicles are near the Transport Control Department on North Street as several fires cut through dense un…