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BF&M: No Share Repurchases In September 2022

October 17, 2022

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of September 2022 the company has not repurchased any shares. Related Stories BF&M Prepare 300 Packages, Donate $20K BF&M Sponsors Free For February At NMB Endeavour & BF&M No Limits Sailing Programme Bermuda Championship […]

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Clarien & BNT To Plant Native & Endemic Trees

October 17, 2022

Clarien Bank announced a partnership with the Bermuda National Trust to “plant 100 native and endemic trees per year for the next three years.” A spokesperson said, “The tree planting initiative, which launches next month, is a core part of the values of Clarien+ — a premium banking service and product offering for qualifying clients — as […]

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Man Jailed For 12 Years For Ammunition

October 17, 2022

A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for possessing 32 rounds of ammunition. The ruling said, “The Accused, Mr. Christopher Perinchief, appears before the Court for sentence, upon his guilty plea entered on 21 June 2022, to the single Count on Indictment No. 7 of 2022 charging him with possession of […]

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PLP leadership foes trade barbs

October 17, 2022

The battle for the leadership of the Progressive Labour Party took a personal twist as David Burt, the Premier, and Curtis Dickinson finally faced each other in the only head-to-head debate of the cam…

Hotelier bullish on the return of tourism

October 17, 2022

The Loren Hotel at Pink Beach in Tucker’s Town is preparing for an unusually busy autumn of occupancy, with management bullish on Bermuda’s future tourism success.
Tarryn Clark, the upbeat general man…

ILS panel: more discipline, patience needed in reinsurance

October 17, 2022

The reinsurance industry must develop more respect for its capital, a leading insurance executive told attendees at Convergence 2022, presented by ILS Bermuda.
Albert Benchimol, president and CEO of A…

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Ministry: 16 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday

October 17, 2022

The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Oct 17] with the list indicating that there are sixteen bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Buses Return To Full Passenger Capacity DPT Advise Of Bus Cancellations On Monday Department Updates On Public Bus Service Ombudsman On Bus Service Communications Full Bus […]

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Outerbridge Helps Franklin Pierce Win Cup

October 17, 2022

Ryan Outerbridge and his Franklin Pierce University Men’s Cross-Country teammates had a strong showing at the Bruce Kirsh Cross Country Cup. Out of 48 runners in the 8k, the overall team took first out of five teams, to record its first win of the season, at Hopkinton State Fairgrounds. Outerbridge finished in fourth with a […]

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Fine and ban for man guilty of drink-driving

October 17, 2022

A drink-driver who fell asleep in his car was banned from the roads for 18 months.
Irijah Steede, 33, from Hamilton Parish, admitted driving under the influence when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court…

Boulevard Blazers and Devonshire Cougars fail to break deadlock

October 16, 2022

Boulevard Blazers 0 Devonshire Cougars 0

Devonshire Cougars held on for a goalless draw against Boulevard Blazers who failed to capitalise on large spells of dominance at Goose Gosling Field on S…

Dandy Town miss host of chances but still have enough to see off X-Roads

October 16, 2022

X-Roads 1 Dandy Town 2

Champions Dandy Town came away with the spoils in a scrappy Premier Division affair that came to life in the first 20 minutes at Lord’s on Sunday.
Striker Cecoy Robinson br…

Jonte Smith back with a bang as hat-trick fires St George’s to success

October 16, 2022

St George’s 5 Hamilton Parish 2

Jonte Smith made a spectacular return to local football with a stunning hat-trick to help floor Hamilton Parish in a seven-goal thriller at Wellington Oval on Sund…

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National Pharmacy Week Events To Be Held

October 16, 2022

The Bermuda Pharmaceutical Association [BPA] has launched a series of activities to mark National Pharmacy Week celebrating the “invaluable role played by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in patient care.” Bermuda Pharmaceutical Association President, Melissa Levy [pictured], said. “This week we recognize the powerful impact our community of professionals has on the care of patients in […]

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Minister Tours Westgate Correctional Facility

October 16, 2022

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks joined Commissioner of Corrections Keeva Joell-Benjamin, her senior management team and the Prison Officer’s Association [POA] on a tour of the Westgate Correctional Facility on Friday [Oct 14]. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Weeks has committed to visiting the departments under the remit of the Ministry, with the aim […]

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Social Development Office To Be Relocated

October 16, 2022

The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors said that “starting October 17th, 2022, the Ministry Headquarters will be relocating to the 6th Floor Veritas Place, 65 Court Street, Hamilton HM12.” A Government spokesperson said, “The office will be closed to the public from Monday, October 17th, through Wednesday, October 19th. Telephone service and email are operational. […]

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Football: PHC Zebras & Ireland Rangers Win

October 16, 2022

Footballers in the Premier Division and First Division were in action this weekend, with PHC Zebras and Southampton Rangers earning wins. Premier Division PHC Zebras 3 – Somerset Trojans 1 At the PHC Stadium, the PHC Zebras came from behind to defeat the Somerset Trojans 3 – 1. Jaden Ratteray-Smith scored from a rebound in […]

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Future Leader Profile: Shazaria Francis Brown

October 16, 2022

This article – featuring ShaZaria Francis Brown — is part 1 of a 3 part series featuring the experience of Bermuda’s Future Leaders at the Global Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Summer Program. Summary about you and why you chose to take part in the Brandon Hall opportunity ShaZaria Francis Brown said, “My name is ShaZaria […]

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Minister tours Westgate to get feedback from staff and inmates

October 16, 2022

Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, toured the Westgate Correctional Facility and met with prison officers and inmates in an effort to gain feedback about the state of the facility.
A Go…

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‘Giant who performed miracles’, Kevin Smith given award for his work at primary school

October 16, 2022

A custodian at Northlands Primary School has been recognised for his hard work and dedication to students with the September Public Service Excellence Award.
Kevin Smith was highlighted for going ‘abo…

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Keith Smith Earns PSEA Excellence Award

October 16, 2022

Keith Smith, the Custodian at Northlands Primary School, has earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA], with the Government noting that he went “above and beyond to prepare the school for reopening in September, single-handedly conducting numerous repairs maintenance, and cleaning of the campus.” A Government spokesperson said, “Last Friday, Premier David Burt and the Head of the […]

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Medeiros Becomes New OBA Chairperson

October 16, 2022

The One Bermuda Alliance announced that Aguinaldo Medeiros is now the party’s Chairman, effective Saturday, October 15th. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Medeiros attended the Whitney Institute before attending York University in Ontario, Canada, where he graduated with two degrees; the first a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Economics); the second in Business Administration. “Mr. Medeiros possesses […]

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OBA appoints Aguinaldo Medeiros as new party chairman

October 16, 2022

The One Bermuda Alliance today announced that Aguinaldo Medeiros has been named as the party’s new chairman.
In a statement announcing the change, Mr Medeiros, who replaces Catherine Kempe, said: “I b…

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Ministry to move headquarters

October 16, 2022

The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors is set to move its headquarters this week.
The Ministry’s office, which had been located in the Government Administration Building, will move to the sixt…

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Gencom hotel deal signed, Premier tells PLP delegates

October 16, 2022

The $376 million deal to revamp the landmark Fairmont Southampton hotel has been done, David Burt, the Premier said.
In a head-to-head debate last night with Progressive Labour Party leadership rival …

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Volunteers help playground to rise from the ashes

October 16, 2022

Work has started on installing new playground equipment after the original structure was burnt down in an arson attack.
The work at Pig’s Field in Pembroke, where arsonists struck in April last year, …

Dale Eve makes dream debut to help Hereford into FA Cup first round

October 16, 2022

Dale Eve enjoyed a dream debut with Hereford after helping his new side clinch a shock 2-1 away win over higher-league Bromley to seal a place in the FA Cup First Round proper.
With on-loan goalkeeper…

Jake Brislane home first as Edwina Arorash honoured at Swans Club 5k

October 16, 2022

More than 150 early-morning runners/walkers made their way to John Smith’s Bay on Sunday for the Swans Charity Run/Walk.
With the event held to honour Edwina Arorash’s four decades of dedication to ru…

Conor White dominates field in incident-packed Criterium

October 16, 2022

Conor White was at his dominant best as he sealed a comfortable victory in the Bermuda Roulers Cycle Club Criterium on Front Street on Sunday.
Building on his win in the Bicycle Works Road Race at the…

Shawn Austin joins Everest Re Group

October 16, 2022

Industry veteran Shawn Austin is to join Bermudian-based Everest Re Group Ltd as Senior Vice President, Head of Accident and Health for North America, effective October 24.
He will be based in New Yor…

PHC Zebras stage second-half fightback to beat Somerset Trojans

October 16, 2022

PHC Zebras 3 Somerset Trojans 1

PHC Zebras took advantage of defensive mistakes to cruise past Somerset at PHC Stadium on Saturday night.
Somerset started well but failed to capitalise on their …

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WaPo: ‘British Block Cannabis Bill, Straining Ties’

October 16, 2022

In an article entitled “British crown blocks Bermuda’s cannabis bill, straining ties,” the Washington Post has highlighted the UK’s refusal to provide assent to the Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022. The article said, “The idea was to bring Bermuda’s drug laws into the 21st century. The cannabis laws in Britain’s oldest overseas territory harmed Black islanders disproportionately, […]

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Joseph & Robinson Score For Thomas College

October 16, 2022

The Thomas College Men’s Soccer teammates claimed a 3 – 1 win over the University of Maine at Presque Isle, with two of the goals by Thomas College scored by Bermudian football players. Joshua Joseph, Stefan Simmons, Shane Robinson, and Cody Robinson were in action for Thomas College, with Joseph scoring his 8th goal of […]

RA has begun consultation over Belco billing policy

October 16, 2022

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda, the island’s electronic sector watchdog, has invited feedback from the public and other interested parties concerning proposed retail tariff policies for two initi…

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Bermudian doctor wins virtual pitch for cancer treatment research funding

October 16, 2022

A Bermudian doctor has won $70,000 in funding to run clinical trials for potentially life-saving cancer treatment after winning a virtual pitch competition.
Sheldon Holder, an assistant professor of …

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Court: Man Sentenced To Three Years In Jail

October 16, 2022

Jaha Mallory was sentenced to three years in prison and two years probation for wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The ruling said, “The facts of this case were outlined in the Summary of Evidence read to the Court. In short, the Accused and the Complainant were personally known to one another before […]

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Goalkeeper Dale Eve Joins Hereford FC

October 16, 2022

Bermudian goalkeeper Dale Eve has joined the Hereford Football Club in the United Kingdom, and made his debut for the team yesterday as they recorded a 2-1 win over Bromley. The club’s announcement said, “After an injury to Dino Visser against Three Bridges in the Emirates FA Cup, The Bulls have had to draft in goalkeeper, […]

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Results: Bermudian Overseas College Footballers

October 16, 2022

Teams that include Bermudian footballers Peter Sylvester, Jai Bean, Che-Chulae Dowling, Zemira Webb, Asrael Basden and Marli Butterfield were recently in action. Peter Sylvester Peter Sylvester and his Connecticut College Men’s soccer teammates dropped a NESCAC matchup to Colby at Serdjenian Field. Connecticut lost 1 – 0 on a rebound goal from Ethan Fabricant in […]

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Gold Point Archery Triangle Tournament

October 16, 2022

Gold Point Archery held their first tournament of the Indoor Season. The Triangle Tournament hosted archers in the Recurve, Compound, and Barebow Divisions. Archers shot at 18m out of a score of 600 after 60 arrows. 1st Place Bowman Compound Men – Gunnar Nikolai 206/600 1st Place Cadet Recurve Women = Robin Selley 526/600 1st […]

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Kattegat Sharks Sprint Swimming Meet Results

October 16, 2022

The 2022/23 Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s season got underway at the BASA pool, with the Kattegat Sharks Sprint Meet. The 13-14 Girls 100 SC Meter Freestyle was won by Elanna Fulton who touched the wall in a time of 1:07.17, Violet Smith was second with a time of 1:07.90, and Jorgia White finished third with […]

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Cross Court Host Fall Tournament

October 16, 2022

Cross Court Tennis Academy hosted its first of the Fall Three-Series Red Ball Legacy Tennis Tournament at the Reefs Hotel. The tournament saw a total of 13 participants, seven in the under 8 division and six in the over 8 division. Jahdae Tull won the under 8 division defeating Lana Madhar in the final 7 […]

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Video: Sunday Oct 16th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

October 16, 2022

News that Dr Carika Weldon launched CariGenetics – which will focus on genomics research in Caribbean – Kennette Burgess won the Winston-Salem State University Founder’s Day Alumni Achiever Award, the Bermuda Robotics Team is getting set to compete in Geneva, and the Bermuda Post Office team cleaned up Botanical Gardens were all some of the […]

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Video: Beyond Plastic ‘Champions Of Change’

October 15, 2022

Beyond Plastic Bermuda has launched a new campaign to heighten the community’s awareness of the detrimental effect single-use plastics have on our island and our health. A spokesperson said, “Beyond Plastic is very proud to have connected with a diverse group of Bermuda’s change makers, innovators, and voices that support a healthier island, without plastic […]

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City Officially Unveils ‘Dudley Eve Park’

October 15, 2022

The official unveiling of the ‘Dudley Eve Park’ was held this week in the City, serving to honour the distinguished Bermudian sports administrator who lived on the property with his family from 1942 to 1962. Hamilton Mayor Charles Gosling said, “On behalf of the Council of the City of Hamilton, it is my pleasure to […]

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Reggie Lambe Scores In Stowmarket Win

October 15, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Reggie Lambe scored for Stowmarket Town in their 3-2 win away to Maldon & Tiptree in the Isthmian League North Division today [October 15]. The Bermuda midfielder struck from the penalty spot in the 62nd minute to level the score at 2-2. Lambe has netted five goals in all competitions this season […]

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61-Year-Old Injured In Collision In Southampton

October 15, 2022

A 61-year-old man was injured in a collision last night [Oct 14] on Middle Road in Southampton. A spokesperson said, “Around 9:40 pm on Friday, October 14th, 2022, police responded to a single vehicle road traffic collision, on Middle Road near the junction with Luke’s Pond Road, Southampton. “A sixty-one-year-old male was riding was riding […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday October 16

October 15, 2022

Sunday, October 16 is expected to see sunny periods with a couple of showers around early on, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be […]

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Man, 61, injured in single vehicle crash

October 15, 2022

A 61-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries following a single-vehicle crash in Southampton yesterday.
Police responded to the incident on Middle Road near the junction with Luke…

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Latest Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

October 15, 2022

The Harness Pony Racing Season continued at the National Equestrian Center. The opening race of the season in the 1:03&1 & Faster Time Bar Class saw Candyce Martins in the bike of Double Time clock a winning time of 1:03 flat, Maurice Raynor in the bike of Rockeyed Optimist was second with a time of […]

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Man Pleads Guilty To 10 Counts Of Burglary

October 15, 2022

34-year-old Melvin Holdipp pleaded guilty to 10 counts of burglary and 4 counts of theft and was remanded into custody. A police spokesperson said, “Between the 30th of August 2022 and the 11th of October 2022, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] investigated the reported burglaries of several local businesses, namely: Price Rite in Warwick Robin […]

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Video: Dylan Hollis On Kelly Clarkson Show

October 15, 2022

Bermudian Dylan Hollis — who has millions of followers on Tik-Tok – was featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, with Mr Hollis showing “Jay Leno, Ayo Edebiri and Kelly Clarkson how to make one of the strangest recipes from U.S. history, the Great Depression pork cake.” Mr Hollis mentioned he was from Bermuda, and they […]