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The Customs Department is launching an “online auction of imported goods that have been abandoned or seized in order to recover the duty owed on them.” A Government spokesperson said, “The website www.customs.bm has been established to provide further details on the available items and as a way to submit offers for these items. “Starting […]

[Written by Robyn Bardgett] The Endeavour Maritime Career Springboard Programme connects Bermudian youth ages 16 and older with job readiness training, career exploration and networking opportunities to prepare them for working in the maritime sector, starting their career and building a better future for themselves. Since the pilot programme in 2018, 54 Bermudians ages 16 […]

The Bermuda School of Music will present ‘Joy to the World’ on Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10 at St. John’s Church in Pembroke. A spokesperson said, “Director Marjorie Pettit presents an evening of timeless carols, joyful holiday favourites and plenty of Christmas Cheer in her much-awaited Holiday concert “Joy to the World” on […]

Madelyn Moore and her Virginia Tech Women’s Swimming and Diving teammates fell 231.5-121.5 to Ohio State, but they are celebrating a top time in the nation in their 400 freestyle relay. Moore teamed up with Emma Atkinson Fanni Gyurinovics, and Carmen Weiler Sastre in the women’s 200 yard medley relay, they finished second with a […]

Frances Ivy Edwards was born on Monday morning to parents Thomas and Kaitlin Edwards, and the hospital noted that “her birth represents the first Bermudian on the island who will never have had a paper BHB medical record.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is happy to announce the birth of the first Bermudian since […]

Customs “intercepted a shipment found to contain approximately 120lbs of cannabis” which has an “estimated street value in excess of $5 million,” officials confirmed, adding that warrants were executed, resulting in the “arrests of three suspects in relation to this matter.” A spokesperson said, “On Monday, October 24th 2022, Police and H.M. Customs conducted a joint […]

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda published the findings of its “Market Review: A high-level snapshot of the economic contribution of the electronic communications sector [EC] sector in Bermuda, which includes fixed network market, mobile sector, broadband market, and business connectivity.” The Market Review covers topics such as: Employment: The number of full-time staff employed in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Krista Dyer claimed two silver medals at the World Kickboxing and Karate [WKA] World Championships in Prestatyn, Wales, today. Dyer, the Bermuda Sanshou Association team captain, lost on points to Ellen Martin, of the United States, in the K1 and Glory Rules finals in the women’s 139-pounds division. Although the finals, […]

The AgraLiving Institute is set to hold a Sustainable Farming 101 workshop on Saturday, November 12. Founder and Managing Director Christopher Faria said, “We’ve had many people ask us about starting their gardens for the season so we’re very excited to offer this interactive hands-on workshop next weekend. It’s a perfect time to learn about […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Che Durham will return home with two silver medals from the World Kickboxing and Karate Association [WKA] World Championships in Prestatyn, Wales. Durham, of the Bermuda Sanshou Association, lost to Ireland’s Celtan Delaney in the men’s 154-pound K1 division by a split decision on the Emerge Fight Series promotion. Delaney now […]

Bermuda archers competed in the World Archery Americas Multi-Site 18 Meter Championships of the Americas 2022 [MICA] in October shoot. There were 13 countries represented at this annual event. U18 Men’s Recurve Division – 284 archers shooting 18 m Jaydon Roberts finished 7th U18 Women’s Recurve Division – 298 archers shooting 18 m Robin Selley finished […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of October 2022, the Bank did not repurchase Common Shares for cancellation. Related Stories Bank Of Butterfield Adjusts Rates Bank Of Butterfield Adjusts Rates Butterfield Banking Hours And Appointments Butterfield Share Repurchases For February […]

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. announced the appointment of Anita Kuchma as Chief Executive Officer at Hamilton Select. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. today announced the appointment of Anita Kuchma as Chief Executive Officer at Hamilton Select, its US excess and surplus [E&S] lines insurer with a Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] from A.M. […]

[Opinion column written by OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] The reconvening of Parliament is upon us, Bermuda. This is when the elected Government lays out its agenda for the legislative year. I implore every resident of Bermuda to listen to this year’s Throne Speech with scrutiny. In the upcoming year, we should be keeping track of the promises […]