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A call has been made for police officers facing accusations of misconduct to be banned from retiring — hot on the heels of a policy change preventing them from resigning in those circumstances.
In the…

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Magistrate erred in finding bar assault was not sexual, court finds

January 29, 2025

The Supreme Court has ruled that a magistrate improperly allowed sexual assault charges against a rugby player to be reduced to common assault.
While magistrate Tyrone Chin found in 2022 that the male…

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Justice advocacy group lists election platform priorities

January 29, 2025

The Bermuda Equal Justice Initiative has created a wish list ahead of the February 18 General Election.
The justice advocacy group said that its proposals are designed to “advance justice reform and c…

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Government apologises to parents at special needs school

January 29, 2025

The Government has “sincerely” apologised to parents of children at a special needs school for not providing them with a timely opportunity to meet with substitute teachers drafted in amid staff short…

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Whitney reopens with no explanation for closure

January 29, 2025

The Department of Education confirmed that Whitney Institute Middle School reopened yesterday after students were sent home on Monday owing to a teacher shortage.
However, the department declined to p…

Nahki Wells: I’m playing best football of my career

January 29, 2025

Nahki Wells feels he is playing some of the “best football of my career” after scoring two goals in games for Bristol City last week.
The Bermudian striker scored in City’s 2-2 draw away to Sheffield …

Hugging it out

January 29, 2025

Youngsters from Victor Scott Primary School pupils braved the hills and dales of the Arboretum in Devonshire yesterday.
The students held their annual cross-country races at the park — with the top ru…

David Jones Jr hat-trick sends Town back on top

January 29, 2025

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David Jones Jr netted his first senior hat-trick for Dandy Town to subdue Devonshire Cougars at Devonshire Rec on Tuesday night and reclaim their position at the…

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Bean brothers rule out election pact with other parties

January 28, 2025

Brothers Ci’re and Christopher Bean were officially unveiled as independent candidates for neighbouring Sandys constituencies at a joint press conference this afternoon.
Christopher Bean will be stan…

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Traffic diversions in place after two-vehicle crash in Pembroke

January 28, 2025

Traffic diversions are in place after a two-vehicle crash in Pembroke tonight.
According to police, the incident, involving a car and a motorcycle, happened in the area of Marsh Folly and St Monica’s …

Budgies and Griffins draw in hockey league

January 28, 2025

Bermuda Hockey Federation league leaders Budgies played out a 2-2 draw with Griffins at the National Sports Centre on Sunday.
It was the third draw of the season for Budgies, which leaves them still o…

Keizhari Knight the shining amour for Phoenix Heat

January 28, 2025

MVP Keizhari Knight scored 43 goals as Phoenix Heat returned to action in the Bermuda Netball Association Winter League with a 60-4 thrashing of Docksiders on Saturday.
Knight was supported by attacke…

Wildfires hit Chubb for $1.5bn

January 28, 2025

Chubb, the reinsurer with operations in Bermuda, today reported a record $9.27 billion in net income, up 2.7 per cent.
Its core operating income stood at $9.2 billion, or a record $11.08 billion and $…

RenaissanceRe reports $1.8bn net income for 2024 fiscal year

January 28, 2025

RenaissanceRe has reported net income available to common shareholders of $1.8 billion for the 2024 fiscal year, despite recording a fourth quarter net loss.
The company reported $2.2 billion of opera…

Latifah Smith takes on new role at Paradise Mobile

January 28, 2025

Latifah Smith is now the senior account manager at mobile phone company Paradise Mobile.
The Reid Street firm said Ms Smith’s promotion is part of Paradise’s ongoing commitment to fostering Bermudian …

Everest Group expects FY24 net income of $1.3bn to $1.4bn

January 28, 2025

Bermudian-based Everest Group Ltd expects to report full-year 2024 net income in the range of $1.3 billion to $1.4 billion, the company revealed as it announced preliminary commentary on its full-year…

Inaugural Bermuda Digital Finance Forum set for May

January 28, 2025

Pier Six will be the central location for the opening of a high-powered gathering of leaders in the next generation of high tech.
The island is to host a new conference focused on blockchain adoption …

Nayan Grant signs for League Two Gillingham’s academy

January 28, 2025

Nayan Grant has become the latest promising Bermudian footballer to be signed by a professional football team in Britain.
Grant, who is a member of the Bermuda National Academy and has represented his…

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Gilbert Institute to become senior care facility

January 28, 2025

The Gilbert Institute is to be converted into a senior daycare facility this year, the Premier said today.
David Burt said architectural work is being undertaken to remodel the school, which is schedu…

Hiscox appoints two directors

January 28, 2025

Bermudian-headquartered Hiscox Ltd, the global specialist insurer, has appointed Lynne Biggar and June Yee Felix as independent non-executive directors, subject to regulatory approval.
Hiscox said Ms …

Muhamed Majeed is appointed chief actuary at Oceanview Re

January 28, 2025

Bermudian-based Oceanview Reinsurance Ltd has appointed Muhamed Majeed as chief actuary.
The company said he will oversee Oceanview Re’s actuarial functions, including product development, pricing str…

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Victor Scott Primary School Cross Country Meet

January 28, 2025

Victor Scott Primary School Cross Country Meet (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

Dage Minors heads sport stars elected to BOA Athletes Commission

January 28, 2025

Five of Bermuda’s top sports stars have been elected on to the Bermuda Olympic Associations’s Athletes Commission.
Middle-distance runner Dage Minors (28 votes), swimmer Emma Harvey (19), sailor Adria…

Bermuda companies take a hit from LA wildfires

January 28, 2025

Bermuda insurers and reinsurers will be impacted by California wildfires in a meaningful way, a ratings agency has determined.
Fitch Ratings said the companies they follow on the island can expect det…

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Data Privacy Day looks to grim lessons of history

January 28, 2025

Data Privacy Day was celebrated today with a stark reminder of how regimes and governments, as well as multinational and tech companies, have taken advantage of individuals’ personal information.
Thi…

Dandy Town look to bounce back against Cougars

January 28, 2025

Dandy Town will attempt to return to the top of the Premier Division when they take on Devonshire Cougars tonight (8pm).
Town sit third in the league table with 20 points, two points behind leaders No…

Value of commercial property on market to double in 2025

January 28, 2025

The total value of commercial properties for sale on the island will double in the first half of 2025, a prominent real estate broker has predicted.
Brian Madeiros, president and chief executive of Co…

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FDM: we will work to bring change

January 28, 2025

Five people said to be “respected and loved in their community“ were announced as election candidates by the Free Democratic Movement yesterday.
Shalleya Codrington, a small-business owner, will run i…

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Emperial Group calls for unified combined opposition

January 28, 2025

A community organisation has called on Bermudians to vote for unity and remove the Progressive Labour Party from power on February 18.
Speaking at an event to launch the Emperial Group website, Eugene…

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Never again: community reflects on the Holocaust

January 28, 2025

The Jewish Community of Bermuda last night marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz with song and stories of survival.
Judy Maybury told the dozens of people in attendance for the In…

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Ashton Thomas Sr (1938-2025): driving force

January 28, 2025

A dedicated sportsman and trade unionist was one of the island’s first tractor-trailer operators, whose skills went into some major construction projects in Bermuda — as well as his own TNT Driving Sc…

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Jury hears how police seized clothing of murder suspect

January 28, 2025

A former police officer told a Supreme Court jury how he gathered clothing and other items from a bedroom at the home of murder suspect Kiari Tucker the day after the killing
Jeffrey Blaire, who has s…

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Keiva Maronie-Durham suspended from practising law for six months

January 28, 2025

A lawyer faces a six-month suspension from practising after she was found to have breached rules in the Barristers’ Code of Conduct.
A legal notice published in The Royal Gazette said that a disciplin…

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Chris Bean joins brother Ci’re in independent run up west

January 28, 2025

An advocate for stronger social welfare for Bermudians will run as an independent candidate in the General Election.
Christopher Bean has confirmed his candidacy for Sandys North Central (Constituency…

Daley Outerbridge inspires Bermuda to winning start in Puerto Rico

January 27, 2025

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Bermuda made the perfect start to their Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign with victory over Cayman Islands in blustery conditions at the Estadio Centr…

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Fairmont Southampton work continues on path to reopening

January 27, 2025

About 50 construction workers are regularly on site at the Fairmont Southampton as redevelopment at the iconic resort continues, Westend Properties said.
The hotel owner noted that the figure included…

Bermuda market veteran to lead new Florida property insurer

January 27, 2025

Bermuda market veteran Stephen Weinstein is behind a new entrant into the Florida property insurance market.
Mr Weinstein, formerly of RenaissanceRe and now chairman of the board at Bermudian-based It…

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Woman of the Year to be named in March

January 27, 2025

Votes can be cast for the first time by members of the public for Bermuda’s Woman of the Year.
A spokeswoman for the International Women’s Day Bermuda committee explained: “We have been celebrating In…

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Man suffers serious injuries in South Shore crash

January 27, 2025

A motorist suffered serious injuries shortly after midnight on Sunday morning in a crash that left his motorcycle caught in a tree.
A police spokesman said that officers came upon the scene of the sin…

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New recruits join ranks of corrections department

January 27, 2025

The Department of Corrections welcomed six new graduates who were recognised at a Passing Out Parade on Friday.
Three men and three women aged between 22 and 32 are Jennifer Bood, Mi’Jon Bridges, Eli…

Appleby partners to present at prestigious event in Morocco

January 27, 2025

Claire van Overdijk KC, a partner in the Bermuda office of law firm Appleby, is to join a panel discussion at next month’s Trust and Estates Litigation Forum in Morocco.
The firm said she will join ot…

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Pupils sent home after Whitney Institute teacher shortage

January 27, 2025

A teacher shortage at Whitney Institute Middle School resulted in the early dismissal of its students today, the Ministry of Education has announced.
A spokeswoman for the ministry said: “The Departme…

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Chamber seeks new CEO

January 27, 2025

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce called for a “visionary leader” to be its new chief executive.
It said that the “pivotal role“ will provide strategic leadership and operational management to make sure…

Envelop Risk bolsters team with two leadership appointments

January 27, 2025

Envelop Risk, the data-driven cyber reinsurance and analytics specialist with an office in Bermuda, has promoted Graeme Bell to group chief operating officer and Simon Welton to the role of executive …

AM Best downgrades credit ratings of Bermuda’s Berking Re

January 27, 2025

Concerns about the company’s balance sheet strength and enterprise risk management have prompted AM Best to downgrade the credit ratings of Bermudian-based Berking Re Ltd and place the new ratings und…

Marsh maintains support of feeding programme

January 27, 2025

Marsh McLennan’s support of Hamilton Seventh Day Adventist Church’s feeding programme will continue, a Marsh statement has said.
Staff have been volunteering time and resources since 2020, helping to …

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Partnership promotes early childhood development

January 27, 2025

The importance of early childhood development is to be highlighted through a partnership between an early years organisation and a collective of education experts.
Early Years Nurturing Bermuda has pa…

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FDM rolls out election candidates

January 27, 2025

Five election candidates were announced by the Free Democratic Movement this morning.
Shalleya Codrington, a small-business owner, will run in Sandys North (Constituency 36), where FDM leader Marc Bea…

Jaydon Roberts shoots PB on way to glory in Pennsylvania

January 27, 2025

Jaydon Roberts shot his way to glory at the Easton Youth & Collegiate Trophy Tournament in Pennsylvania at the weekend.
The Bermudian archer won the junior recurve male competition in fine style a…

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New digital process for Bermuda Arts Council grants

January 27, 2025

The Bermuda Arts Council has transformed its grant system through a digital platform that offers a “more streamlined and accessible” process for applicants.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Cul…