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Simply Business partners with Arch Insurance to expand professional liability product offering. A spokesperson said, “Simply Business, LLC., a Boston-based digital insurance company focused on small businesses, today announced a partnership with specialty insurer Arch Insurance to offer monoline professional liability solutions to small business owners in the United States. “Through the new partnership, small […]

Amy Terceira, certified dog behavior consultant and owner of Dog Gone Good, has opened a “private for hire dog park” in Smith’s. A spokesperson said, “Public dog parks can be a free for all, unsafe, and a risky place to socialize your dog. That’s why Amy Terceira, certified dog behavior consultant and owner of Dog Gone […]

The Ministry of Public Works released a road traffic notice for the Bermuda Bicycle Association Presidents Cup Bicycle Road Race on Sunday, 18 December 2022. For more information on the BBA’s Presidents Cup Road Race road traffic notice, click here [PDF]. Related Stories Traffic Advisory For Bicycle Race On Sunday Cycling Race: Temporary Speed Limit […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] A local clothing and apparel company is helping to provide funds for a scholarship in collaboration with the family of the late Osagi Bascome in memory of the Bermuda footballer. OnTrack Bermuda has launched a range of colourful socks carrying the name of Bascome, who died after being stabbed in St David’s last […]

The Office of the Chief Medical Officer has updated its guidance on Group A Streptococcal [GAS] Disease to “ensure that the public and clinicians have access to the most up-to-date information.” A Government spokesperson said, “Recently, there have been reports from the UK about increased rates of Group A Streptococcal [GAS] Disease, including severe invasive […]

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield announced that “in response to today’s 50 basis point increase in the target range of the US Federal Funds Rate, it is adjusting its base interest rates on loans by a quarter of a percentage point [0.25%], absorbing half of the rise.” A spokesperson said, “The change in base rates applies to […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] France 2 [Hernandez 5, Muani 79] Morocco 0 France, the World Cup holders, have advanced to the tournament final on Sunday after defeating Morocco in the semi-final in Qatar. Morocco, the first African side to reach the semi-final, showed plenty of fighting spirit and endeavour but were undone by a France […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 14] include PATI contracts, cancellation of registration, appointments and acting appointments. PATI :- Department Of Information And Digital Technologies Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN1175/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 14 December 2022 Bermuda Public Access […]

Governor Rena Lalgie has announced the appointment of Dr Ian Kawaley as a Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal of Bermuda with effect from 1 January 2023. Governor Lalgie said, “Dr Kawaley’s appointment brings a wealth of valuable knowledge and insight to the Court of Appeal from his extensive judicial experience in Bermuda’s […]

AFC Mansfield announced the signing of Bermuda’s Ayleal Dill from Radford FC. The team — which is currently a member of the United Counties League Premier Division North and plays at the Forest Town Stadium — tweeted the graphic below and said, “Pleased to announce the signing of Ayleal Dill from Radford FC. A hard […]

Shane Rogers – who is from Bermuda and currently attending the University of Chester in England – recently raised £15,000 for Cancer Research UK via a charitable boxing event. A spokesperson said, “Learning to box and taking part in a charity match while studying has been a challenge close to the heart for Shane Rogers, […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] People with physical and intellectual disabilities from local schools and organisations will compete in the Invitational Games at the Dame Flora Duffy Stadium tomorrow [December 15]. Organised by Special Olympics Bermuda, the Games are open for those from middle-school age and above and consist of track and field events such as the […]

[Updated] The police have confirmed the sad news that a 24-year-old man has died following a collision in Sandys, marking the 10th road fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the island’s road fatality figure, now stands at 10. A 24-year-old male passed away following a two vehicle collision involving a private car […]

A 63-year-old female motorcycle rider was taken to hospital for “treatment for her injuries which are considered life threatening” after colliding with a feral chicken in the Pitts Bay Road and Rosemont Avenue area of Pembroke today [Dec 14]. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 7:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, December 14th, 2022, police received a report […]

The Bermuda Government’s Employee Wellness Committee was awarded the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for November. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized the Bermuda Government’s Employee Wellness Committee as November’s recipients of the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA]. “As part of a cross-ministry team, the […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is advising the public that its board members will match every dollar donated to the Institute between now and December 31, up to $20,000. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute has continually evolved over the past twenty-five years to keep Bermuda’s marine history alive, support conservation and […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda Karting Club paid tribute to their founder Maynard “Duke” Soares at the end of race day at the Rubis Southside Raceway on Sunday. Soares, who formed the BKC in 1976, died recently. He was aged 79. During the “One Last Lap”, one of Soares’s sons and a nephew performed […]

Elan Daley was back in action competing in the Canadian Age Group Championships, earning another three gold medals. On day two, she once again stood on top of the podium three times while swimming three personal best times. Those wins took her gold medal capture to six in six events. After clocking a personal best […]

A pop-up shop in Washington Mall features four members of the Enterprise Bermuda Incubator Program, including Dayrosia by Felica De Roza, Enzuri Beauty by Kisha Tyrrell, Nia Concierge by Sherlrina Thomas, and Lacquered Lounge by Astoria Smith. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation sponsors a pop-up shop in Washington Mall for four members […]

Members of the Harbour Swimmers Club completed in the 32nd annual Speedo Championships in Plantation, Florida. Harbour was represented by Head Coach Shona Palmer and swimmers Connor Hupman, Arabella Newport Derbyshire, Tallulah Parkinson, Myeisha Sharrieff, and Violet Smith. The event brought over 1,000 swimmers from the United States and the Caribbean. Sharrieff swam to gold in […]

The 2022 Caribbean Equestrian Association Dressage Regional and Mini Challenges were recently held at the National Equestrian Centre. A spokesperson said, “Whilst several local sporting competitions were cancelled or delayed due to Saturday’s storm force winds, Bermuda’s dressage riders were determined not to forfeit their opportunity to compete in the 2022 Caribbean Equestrian Association Dressage […]

The police have confirmed the sad news that a 24-year-old man has died following a collision in Sandys, marking the 10th road fatality of the year. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the island’s road fatality figure, now stands at 10. A 24-year-old male passed away following a two vehicle collision involving a private car and […]