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X-Roads boost survival hopes with win over Somerset Trojans

December 4, 2022

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X-Roads Warriors collected three crucial points in their quest for Premiership survival as they beat under-strength Somerset Trojans 2-0 at St. David’s yeste…

Premier Division’s last unbeaten record goes as North Village thrashed by St George’s

December 4, 2022

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St George’s Colts stuck together amid early adversity to punish several defensive mistakes and hand North Village their first defeat of the Premier Division se…

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Santa spreads festive cheer across island in MarketPlace Christmas Parade

December 4, 2022

Santa and his helpers brought some festive cheer to the island tonight with a tour of Bermuda from east to west.
Thousands of spectators lined the route as a carnival of colour took off from the Marke…

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Videos: 2022 MarketPlace Christmas Motorcade

December 4, 2022

The MarketPlace Christmas Parade took place this evening [Dec 4], with a motorcade traveling from Shelly Bay to Heron Bay. A spokesperson previously said, “The motorcade will leave Shelly Bay MarketPlace at 5 p.m. and travel to Hamilton via Middle Road. Leaving from Hamilton, the parade will travel down Middle Road to its final destination […]

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Dage Minors To Hold Front Street Mile Camps

December 4, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors will hold two training camps to help the island’s youngsters prepare for the upcoming Front Street Mile. Minors, who became the first Bermudian to win the iconic race in 2018 — you watch video of the winning moment in 2018 below — said his goal is to prepare junior […]

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Three ‘Zone-In Youth Forums’ To Be Held

December 4, 2022

“We are committed to engaging directly with our young people to hear about the issues and matters that are most important to them,” said the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell in announcing a series of upcoming youth forums. A Government spokesperson said, “Over the next few weeks, the Zone-In Youth Forums will […]

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Minister Attends Caribbean ESG Climate Summit

December 4, 2022

The Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban represented Bermuda at the 2nd Caribbean ESG & Climate Financing Summit held on the 29 and 30 of November. A Government spokesperson said, “Created in 2021 to accelerate the adoption of a new operating and financing ecosystem for the Caribbean Region, the event brings together borrowers, lenders and […]

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Pomander Gate Tennis Tournament Underway

December 4, 2022

The Atlantic Construction Ltd. Pomander Gate Tennis Club Members Tournament is underway with a full slate of matches taking place. Sebastian Pukk defeated David Leader in a three set battle, Leader won the first set 6-4, but Pukk leveled the match at 1 – 1 when he won the second set 6-4, it would come […]

World Cup preview: Neymar expected to play for Brazil

December 4, 2022

Welcome back, Neymar, at just the right time at the World Cup.

Neymar seemed healthy in training before Monday’s 3pm game against South Korea in the round of 16. The forward missed the final two matc…

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The Marketplace Christmas Parade

December 4, 2022

The Marketplace Christmas Parade (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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World Cup: Wins For England And France

December 4, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] France 3 [Giroud 44, Mbappe 74, 90+1] Switzerland 1 [Lewandowski 90+9] Olivier Giroud became France’s all-time leading goalscorer after helping the World Cup holders reach the quarter-finals with a comfortable victory over Switzerland in Doha. Giroud netted his 52nd goal for his country just before the break, converting a low cross […]

England eases past Senegal 3-0, setting up quarter-final with France

December 4, 2022

England captain Harry Kane scored his first goal of this year’s World Cup, helping his team beat Senegal 3-0 and setting up a match against France in the quarterfinals.
Kane scored for the 52nd time f…

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Netball: Under 11 & Under 14 Divisions Result

December 4, 2022

The Bermuda Netball Association’s League season resumed at Bernard’s Park with matches in the under 11 and under 14 division completed, while the under 17 and Senior Games were canceled due to weather. Under 11 Division The North Village Lady Rams and the NPS Hotsteppers took to the court, Davi Wade was named the North […]

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Court Street comes alive with shoppers for Christmas market

December 4, 2022

Shoppers were given an extra day to snap up Christmas bargains when Court Street retailers opened their doors for business this afternoon.
The street was closed off to traffic as more than 50 retaile…

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Government seeking feedback from young people at forums

December 4, 2022

The Government is to hold a series of forums for young people to share their views and give feedback.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, said: “We are committed to engaging direct…

Lancashire faces rating concern from AM Best

December 4, 2022

A Bermuda company, Lancashire Holdings Limited, and its Bermuda insurer, are facing a negative outlook for ratings issued by credit rating agency AM Best.
Although recognising several positive attribu…

BlockFi may have a plan to exit bankruptcy

December 4, 2022

An order may be sought from the Bermuda Supreme Court over a plan by troubled crypto lender, BlockFi, to pay creditor money back and exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, The Coin Republic has report…

After 24 hours and 104 miles, Fabrizio Alvera is crowned Bermuda’s Backyard Ultra Champion

December 4, 2022

“It is a personal battle with yourself, your mind will quit long before your body.”

After more than 24 hours of racing and an incredible 104 miles covered there was just one man left standing to …

Kylian Mbappé scores twice to lead France past Poland 3-1

December 4, 2022

Kylian Mbappé scored twice and set up another goal for Olivier Giroud, giving France a 3-1 victory over Poland and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals today.
The Paris Saint-German forward now has a…

Turkey Trotters prepare for Christmas with North Shore run

December 4, 2022

It’s the time of year that turkeys fear with Thanksgiving just passed and Christmas still to come but there were plenty of a strange variety of the bird on North Shore on Sunday.
The Northshore Medica…

Jaeda Grant gives visiting Americans a fright in National X-Country Championship

December 4, 2022

Jaeda Grant served it up to visiting American high school runners in the National X-Country Championships at Botanical Gardens on Saturday.
A host of American athletes were competing alongside local r…

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Photos & Video: Santa In St. George’s Event

December 4, 2022

The holiday festivities continued in the east end, with the “Santa’s Coming to Town” event held last night [Dec 3] in King’s Square in St. George’s, with music, entertainment, dancing, characters, the Gombeys and of course Santa Claus himself. Related Stories Cup Match Campers Stake Their Spots Photos & Video: St. George’s Cricket Club Walk […]

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National Cross-Country & XC Challenge Results

December 4, 2022

The 2022 Telford Electric National Cross-Country Championships and the Bermuda XC Challenge took place at the Botanical Gardens this weekend, with high school runners from the United States taking part alongside local runners. The full results follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories Bermuda Runners Complete Boston Marathon Rum To The Beach Road Race Canceled BNAA […]

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Williamson Breaks Two Bermuda Records

December 4, 2022

Sam Williamson began competing in the Swim England National Winter Championships, Williamson is representing Bath University in the UK. On day one, Williamson competed in the 400m individual medley, swimming with a personal best time of 4:26.87 in the preliminaries which seeded him 3rd going into the junior final. Williams swam a personal best in […]

Swans Club Northshore Medical Turkey Trot

December 4, 2022

Swans Club Northshore Medical Turkey Trot (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

Hamilton Parish pile pressure on Dandy Town with 3-1 win

December 4, 2022

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Hamilton Parish Hot Peppers finished the first half of the league season on a positive note as with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Dandy Town Hornets at Welling…

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Video: Sunday Dec 4th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

December 4, 2022

News that Dame Flora Duffy officially received her Damehood at Buckingham Palace, Berkeley Institute students taking part in the Virtual Enterprise International program launched ReLeaf Limited, W.O.M.B. held its annual Female Entrepreneurs Market, and Appleby welcomed new pupils Kinika Armstrong, Jeffrey Blair, and Ryann Hollis to its two-year legal trainee programme were all some of […]

The World Cup today: England takes on Senegal, France battles Poland

December 4, 2022

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England takes an unbeaten record in seven matches against African nations into its game against Senegal.
Despite no head-to-head matches, there’s some familiarity with Senega…

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Chubb Limited

December 4, 2022

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A++ [Superior] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa+” [Superior] of the subsidiaries of Chubb Limited, which includes the members of the Chubb US Group of Insurance Companies, as well as Chubb Bermuda Insurance Ltd. and Chubb Tempest Reinsurance Ltd. and their members. A spokesperson […]

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OBA Deputy: ‘They Failed In Their Obligations’

December 3, 2022

“The response from the PLP explains the problem Bermuda currently faces,” Deputy OBA Leader Jarion Richardson said, adding that “they failed in their obligations and we held them to a higher standard.” Background His comments follow after the House of Assembly was adjourned at 2.10pm on Friday as there were not enough MPs present, with the Speaker […]

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Photos: 2022 Backyard Ultra Race Event

December 3, 2022

Run Bermuda’s Backyard, sponsored by Monument Re, started today [Dec 3] from Clearwater Beach field, Southside, St. David’s. Race Organisers previously said, “We’re delighted with the level of support for this first running of the event. That we have surpassed our expectations is testament to the strength of the Bermuda running community and the generous […]

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World Cup: Netherlands & Argentina Win

December 3, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Netherlands 3 [Depay 10, Blind 45+1, Dumfries 81] United States 1 [Wright 76] The Netherlands reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup after a ruthless display of finishing against the United States in Doha today. Memphis Depay gave the Netherlands an early lead, turning in Denzel Dumfries’s cross after Christian Pulisic missed […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday December 4

December 3, 2022

Sunday, December 4 is expected to see variable cloud cover thickens later to give a few sprinkles, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be […]

Messi scores, Argentina beats Australia 2-1

December 3, 2022

Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th professional game with his first goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup, leading Argentina into the quarterfinals with 2-1 win over Australia on Saturday.
With a flo…

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BSRA Club Championships Final Day Results

December 3, 2022

The Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships concluded at the Devonshire facility. On a marathon night, Noah Browne and Eilidh Franklin were crowned the men’s & women’s open division champions. Franklin defeated Joann Bielby 11-5, 11-5, 11-4, while Browne defeated Anaya Smith 11-8, 11-7, 11-7. Seven matches needed five games to decide a winner. Girls […]

Dumfries goal caps off Holland’s 3-1 win over US

December 3, 2022

The Netherlands’ full backs proved the difference as veteran Daley Blind and hard-running Denzel Dumfries turned in decisive performances to help secure a 3-1 win over the United States in Saturday’s …

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Physically and intellectually challenged to be given bigger say in community

December 3, 2022

Physically or intellectually challenged people will have a larger say in the community, the Government said yesterday.
Tinee Furbert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, said the ministry…

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Ball Hockey: Liberty Mutual & Mosher Win

December 3, 2022

A total of 18 goals were scored as the Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League Season continued at the PCC Hockey Rink. BDA Spirits 5 Liberty Mutual 6 In the opener, Liberty Mutual defeated BDA Spirits 6 – 5, with all eleven goals coming in the first period. Chris Coleman scored four times to lead Liberty Mutual to […]

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Photos & Video: 2022 BNT Christmas Walkabout

December 3, 2022

The Bermuda National Trust Christmas Walkabout event was held last night in [Dec 2] in St George’s, with a large crowd coming out to enjoy the always popular event. A spokesperson previously said, “For over 40 years, this highly anticipated event has signaled the start of the festive season in Bermuda. “BNT historic homes including […]

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Karting Club Pays Tribute To Maynard Soares

December 3, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Motorsports pioneer Maynard “Duke” Soares, an instrumental figure in karting and powerboat racing on the island, has died this week. He was aged 79. Among his career highlights were racing at some of the most iconic circuits in the world, such as Brands Hatch and Snetterton in England, the Nürburgring in […]

Bermuda Backyard Ultra

December 3, 2022

Bermuda Backyard Ultra (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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East End wastewater works delayed by supply chain issues

December 3, 2022

The first stage of creating a wastewater management treatment centre should be completed by next spring, the Minister of Public Works said yesterday.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch told the House of A…

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BASA Winter Age Group Day #1 Results

December 3, 2022

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Groups Championships got underway at the National Sports Center. In the 13-14 girls 400 SC meter freestyle saw Marleigh Howes clock a winning time of 4:37.51, Arabella Newport Derbyshire was second touching the wall in a time of 4:49.79, and Elanna Fulton finished third with a time of […]

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Christmas Walkabout

December 3, 2022

Christmas Walkabout (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Hospital goes green to highlight mental health wellbeing

December 3, 2022

A wing of the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital was lit up in green yesterday to send out a signal promoting mental health wellbeing during the upcoming festive season.
Health officials said the move…

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Government accused of ‘racing’ through poorly drafted laws

December 3, 2022

The Government has been accused of “racing” poorly drafted legislation through the House of Assembly which then has to be corrected by subsequent bills.
Craig Cannonier, of the opposition One Bermuda …

Eilidh Franklin and Noah Browne big winners at squash championships

December 3, 2022

Eilidh Franklin and Noah Browne were the top dogs on finals night at the Bermuda Squash and Rackets Championship.
Franklin and Browne won the women’s and men’s opens respectively on Friday with Frankl…

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Hibiscus Boats, Frog DJs, Onion, Jewel, Swizzle

December 3, 2022

Hibiscus sailboats, treefrog music DJs, Swizzle beverages, ocean jewels and Bermuda onion cheerleaders are among the items featured in the virtual art galleries on our network site ForeverBermuda.com, with the newly launched weekly series designed to creatively highlight Bermudian culture and island life in a fun and unique way. The first month of galleries feature […]

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting December 3

December 3, 2022

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday Shipping Schedule: Week Starting December 3rd. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, on Wednesday the LPG Penelope M LPG tanker is scheduled to arrive and […]

St George’s out to topple leaders North Village

December 3, 2022

St George’s Colts plan to “throw a wrench” in leaders North Village’s title bid and bolster their own when the two rivals do battle in an intriguing top-of-table Premier Division clash at Bernard Park…