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Digital finance event hands out free money to attendees

May 8, 2025

People packed Pier Six on Front Street for the opening of the Bermuda Digital Finance Forum, as organisers handed out money in the form of digital currency.
More than 200, from teenagers to nonagenar…

‘Bermuda offers advantages in genetics, cryptocurrency’

May 8, 2025

Bermuda’s size may limit scale, but its clear regulatory framework gives it a competitive edge in the fast-moving world of digital finance, according to industry leaders speaking yesterday at the ope…

Global Atlantic expands Bermuda office

May 8, 2025

Global Atlantic Financial Group celebrated the opening of its new Bermuda headquarters at Washington House in Hamilton yesterday, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth journey on the islan…

Clay Smith thrilled as new-look St George’s hit ground running

May 8, 2025

St George’s cricket coach Clay Smith was delighted with his new-look side’s victory over Bailey’s Bay on Sunday after a winter of upheaval.
St George’s, who lost captain Onias Bascome to St David’s am…

Nahki Wells upbeat heading into play-off semi-final

May 8, 2025

Nahki Wells hope Bristol City can capitalise on home advantage when they host Sheffield United in the first leg of the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final tonight.
The 34-year-old Bermudian expre…

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Chamber urges ‘conservative approach’ to public spending

May 8, 2025

Representatives of the island’s business community urged the Government to maintain a “conservative approach” to managing the economy after projections made in the Budget Statement.
The Bermuda Chambe…

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Outdoor Wooden Dining Set

May 8, 2025

Phone Number: 5370131
New/Used: Used
Condition: Good
Seller Type
Price: 350

Outdoor Wooden Dining Set
Outdoor Wooden Dining Table and 6 chairs.

Asking Price: $350 or best offer

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5-piece Outdoor Wicker Sectional Sofa Set

May 8, 2025

Phone Number: 5370131
New/Used: Used
Condition: Good
Seller Type
Price: 400

5-piece Outdoor Wicker Sectional Sofa Set
5-piece Outdoor Wicker Sectional Sofa Set with Navy Blue Cushions and 2 additional chairs, side table, and rug.

Asking Price: $400 or best offer

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Dyna-Glo Grill with Cover

May 8, 2025

Phone Number: 5370131
Make/Brand: Dyna-Glo
New/Used: Used
Condition: Fair
Seller Type
Price: 75

Dyna-Glo Grill with Cover
Black Dyna-Glo Grill with Cover and Smoke Chips

Asking Price: $75 or best offer

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Outsunny Herb Planter Raised Bed Container

May 8, 2025

Phone Number: 5370131
New/Used: Used
Condition: Good
Seller Type
Price: 150

Outsunny Herb Planter Raised Bed Container
Black Outsunny Herb Planter Raised Bed Container.

Asking Price: $150 or best Offer

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Youngsters show creative flair in pop art mural competition

May 7, 2025

A Pembroke middle school won $5,000 for a mural designed to capture Bermuda in a pop art style.
Dellwood Middle School took home the first-place prize after going up against 16 other schools in a pain…

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Cameras offer views of St George

May 7, 2025

The public can now view the heart of Bermuda’s Unesco World Heritage Site through two webcams for free.
A statement said the cameras, which went live on April 23, are placed the St George marina and …

Bermuda hockey teams fall to narrow defeats

May 7, 2025

Bermuda women’s hockey team’s conceded a penalty stroke in the last 90 seconds of the match to lose 2-1 to Puerto Rico on Wednesday.
Puerto Rico’s Alexis Morales kept her cool to beat Bermuda goalkeep…

IGI posts $27.3m profit in first quarter

May 7, 2025

International General Insurance Holdings has reported net income of $27.3 million for the first quarter of the year, a drop of $10.6 million compared to Q1 2024.
IGI group president and chief executiv…

Fed holds the line on interest rates

May 7, 2025

Citing the uncertainty in the economy, the Federal Reserve today opted to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25 to 4.50 per cent.
As officials concede growing concern over the U…

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Police: no evidence of death of Legends shooting suspect

May 7, 2025

Police today dispelled rumours that a suspect believed to have been injured in a West End shooting last week had succumbed to their wounds.
A police spokesman acknowledged a rumour circulating that a …

Circle outlines their path to Bermuda

May 7, 2025

As soon as technology company, Circle, bought Hashnote, one of the largest tokenised treasury and money market funds in the world, they moved it to Bermuda to take advantage of the island’s digital as…

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Traffic disruptions in Pembroke for striping work

May 7, 2025

Two Pembroke roads will be subject to lane closures for work on Saturday.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised the motoring public that the closures will take place on Crow Lane and P…

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DeSilva defers to court ruling on municipalities changes

May 7, 2025

Plans by the Government for a major overhaul to the structure of the corporations running Hamilton and St George could be subject to change, according to municipalities minister Zane DeSilva.
Speaking…

Daniel Augustus captures maiden BPGA Match Play title

May 7, 2025

Daniel Augustus savoured his homecoming with victory over Adam Perry in the Bermuda Professional Golfers Association Match Play final at St Regis Bermuda Resort on Wednesday.
The US-based professional…

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Search continues for Bermudian solo camper in California

May 7, 2025

A Bermudian woman missing in a wilderness area in the western US since last month was a champion archer enjoying a final trip before returning to her studies, her parents said.
Bobby and Fredrina Slat…

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BUEI receives $25,000 boost

May 7, 2025

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute has benefited from a $25,000 fundraising donation for its education programmes.
The funds were raised by the Harbourfront Restaurant through a gourmet lunc…

Bill McNiven and crew break mast of opposing boat

May 7, 2025

There was drama on the high seas during the third day of the Bermuda International Invitational Race Week regatta as Bill McNiven and his crew were involved in a serious collision in the Great Sound….

Owen DeCosta and Jason DeCuto achieve historic victory

May 7, 2025

The team of Owen DeCosta and Jason DeCuto came out on top in a battle of endurance in the inaugural Southside 250 Dash for Cash at Bermuda Motorsports Park at Clearwater, St David’s.
The pair won the …

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Ja Rule joins golf enthusiasts on Bermuda tour

May 7, 2025

Rapper and musician Ja Rule arrived in Bermuda this week to tour the island’s golf courses with a Black golfers club.
The musician appeared on the social media for Gold Links Golf Club as they played …

Amanda Lyons appointed CEO of Aon Reinsurance

May 7, 2025

Aon plc, the global professional services firm, has appointed Amanda Lyons as CEO of Aon Reinsurance Solutions in Bermuda, effective July 1 and subject to regulatory and immigration approvals.
Based i…

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Genetic profiling offers ‘next frontier in preventive care’

May 7, 2025

A health insurer has teamed up with biotech firm CariGenetics to offer improved nutrition and fitness to its clients.
Coralisle Group Ltd unveiled a programme for a confidential genetic test to explor…

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Secondary schoolteachers prepare course for Year 9 pupils

May 7, 2025

Middle and senior schoolteachers have joined forces to develop a programme that will give Year 9 pupils transferable skills as they move to high school.
The senior school seminars were designed to giv…

Global Atlantic expands into new offices at Washington Mall

May 7, 2025

Global Atlantic Financial Group, the retirement and life insurer, has made a strategic expansion of its Bermuda office into a new, state-of-the-art facility at Washington House, located on Church Stre…

Darren ‘Butch’ Burchall takes on role of Rangers president

May 7, 2025

Darren “Butch” Burchall has fulfilled a childhood dream to become president of Southampton Rangers Sports Club.
A “son of the soil”, Burchall was elected to the post at the club’s recent annual meetin…

Wilton Re CEO: residency issue hinders international business

May 7, 2025

Developing a clearer pathway to permanent residency status is critical to the international business sector, a leading insurance executive has said.
Sylvia Oliveira, chief executive of Wilton Re, tol…

Government, pharmacies at odds over GEHI policy

May 7, 2025

The Ministry of Finance has hit back at criticism from medicine providers, insisting every pharmacy was informed about a change to the Government’s insurance plan that lowered the approvals threshold….

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West End to unite one week on from double murder

May 7, 2025

The devastated owners of a quiet bar where two people were shot dead by gunmen last week have planned a vigil to pay their respects.
The gathering will be held tomorrow night outside Legends sports ba…

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Fair added to annual wellness walk

May 7, 2025

A wellness fair will feature at a walk in October aimed at raising funds for a mental health charity’s communal housing programme.
The Steps to Mental Wellness 5km Walk, presented by the Bermuda Menta…

Records fall in Middle School Track and Field championships

May 6, 2025

A couple of records were broken during the 2025 Middle School Track and Field Championships on Tuesday.
Naomi MacGuinness, of Warwick Academy, broke the under-12 girls 800 metre record with a time of …

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Wet Wednesday could leave roads awash

May 6, 2025

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for tomorrow and possibly into Thursday, the Bermuda Weather Service has warned.
The Ministry of National Security said “brief but intense downpours” could hi…

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Minister: understanding asthma key to healthy living

May 6, 2025

While an estimated 8,000 people are affected by asthma in Bermuda, residents are becoming more informed of the respiratory condition and available treatment options, the health minister said.
Kim Wils…

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Bermuda College to offer summer courses on AI

May 6, 2025

Bermuda College has opened registration for a series of summer courses intended to help improve job prospects for students.
The Athora Division of Professional and Career Education will offer courses …

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Work ongoing to develop Year 9 students’ course

May 6, 2025

Works are ongoing to develop a “well rounded” new course for Year 9 pupils, the Ministry of Education said, with middle and senior schoolteachers collaborating.
Crystal Caesar, the Minister of Educati…

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Report will help streamline health worker registrations

May 6, 2025

A report on the registration and regulation of Bermuda’s medical professionals will help identify workforce gaps and improve services, it has been claimed.
The Bermuda Health Council report presents c…

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Conference to help parents deal with trauma

May 6, 2025

A coalition of charities will host a conference this month dedicated to helping parents and caregivers navigate the challenges of parenting while healing from trauma.
The Women’s Resource Centre has a…

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Island charity picks up global award

May 6, 2025

A Bermuda charity that helps recovering addicts has won an international award for its work.
Pathways Bermuda picked up the prestigious Rehabilitation NPO of the Year Bermuda prize at the Corporate L…

KPMG add three to advisory and tax teams

May 6, 2025

KPMG in Bermuda has appointed three senior professionals to bolster its tax and advisory services.
The firm announced that Irina Razumovskaya has joined as an associate director in tax, while Niall Ki…

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School safety review launched to protect children and teachers

May 6, 2025

The Ministry of Education is to undertake a system-wide review to ensure the safety of students and teachers following recent violent and antisocial incidents in schools.
Crystal Caesar, the Minister …

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West End roadworks to continue during rush hour

May 6, 2025

Paving works on a road in the West End will continue through rush hour this afternoon, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment warned.
Planned roadwork on Somerset Road near Scaur Hill in Sandys …

Men’s hockey team beaten by Venezuela at CAC qualifiers

May 6, 2025

The Bermuda men’s hockey team were beaten 3-0 by Venezuela in their latest match at the Central American and Caribbean Games qualifying tournament in Mexico.
Bermuda went into the game after a rest da…

Fidelis names Peter Welton as head of specialty

May 6, 2025

The Fidelis Partnership has appointed industry veteran Peter Welton as its new head of speciality.
Mr Welton brings over 20 years of experience in the specialty insurance market, most recently serving…

Everest names head of renewable energy

May 6, 2025

Everest Reinsurance has appointed Jonathan Mesagaes as head of renewable energy. He will report to John Hyland, head of underwriting and marine, and work across the firm’s global specialities division…

Valaris to sell offshore rig for $108 million

May 6, 2025

Offshore drilling company, the Bermuda headquartered Valaris Ltd has agreed to sell its jack-up rig Valaris 247 to BW Energy for approximately $108 million in cash.
The sale is expected to close in th…

Envelop Risk expands Bermuda team

May 6, 2025

Cyber reinsurance specialist Envelop Risk has expanded its Bermuda operations with the appointment of Jacquelynn Morley, a seasoned underwriter with nearly two decades of industry experience.
Ms Morle…