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Bermuda Comet sailors take part in International Regatta in Maryland

October 14, 2024

Bermuda was represented by 12 sailors at the Comet Class International Regatta in Maryland over the weekend.
Sailors from Mid Atlantic Boat & Sports Club, including commodore and president Zaniko …

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Ministry clarifies ‘sponsored dependent’ criteria

October 14, 2024

The Government reminded employers and work permit holders of the eligibility criteria for sponsored dependents.
Its notice came after recent applications were automatically turned down owing to inelig…

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Phil Perinchief proposes electoral system transformation

October 14, 2024

A political scientist and former attorney-general has called for a change to Bermuda’s political framework, claiming that the first-past-the-post system is not working in the island’s best interests.
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Government has ‘vital’ role in ending homelessness

October 14, 2024

A charity case manager said the Government has a “vital” role to play in reducing homelessness in Bermuda and urged the community to hold their leaders accountable.
Omar Dill, case manager at the cha…

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Environmental group concerned over park motocross plans

October 14, 2024

Environmental campaigners have raised concerns over a planned motocross event to be held at a national park and birdwatching sanctuary.
The Audubon Society claimed that planning regulations for the o…

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BBC commissions documentary on policing in Bermuda

October 14, 2024

A series documenting the work of Bermuda’s police and regiment has been commissioned by the British Broadcasting Corporation.
Alex McLeod, BBC Daytime commissioner, announced that Policing Paradise, …

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OutBermuda head believes mindsets can be changed

October 14, 2024

Creating a society that not only tolerates and accepts members of the LGBTQ+ community people but celebrates them for all they contribute to the island is the overriding mission of OutBermuda’s new ex…

Brazen real estate scam exposed

October 14, 2024

A real estate fraud was averted last week when a Bermuda realtor confirmed to a potential victim that she was about to be scammed.
Suspicious activity by the supposed owner of a rental property, and a…

Cayman unemployment falls to 2.8%

October 14, 2024

Estimates from the Cayman Islands Labour Force Survey Spring 2024 indicate the unemployment rate (the proportion of unemployed persons to the total labour force) at 2.8 per cent.
The report from the E…

Southampton Rangers knocked out of FA Cup by Terrace Onions

October 13, 2024

Terrace Onions 2 Southampton Rangers 1

Corona League side Terrace Onions claimed the prized scalp of First Division promotion hopefuls Southampton Rangers in the FA Cup preliminary round at Goose…

Hundreds of hardy souls brave waters for Round the Sound swim

October 13, 2024

Two athletes better known for their triathlon exploits were among the winners as 346 swimmers took to the waters of Harrington Sound to compete in the Round The Sound Swim on Sunday morning.
Olympian…

Donovan Thompson and Paul Simons score hat-tricks as X-Roads run riot

October 13, 2024

X-Roads 12 Footy Kings 1

First Division X-Roads Warriors advanced into the next round of the FA Cup with a dominant performance over Corona league outfit Footy Kings at St David’s Oval on Sunday….

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Youth library reopening delayed

October 13, 2024

The reopening of the youth library which had been closed for roof and structural repairs has been delayed.
It closed in August and was due to open tomorrow but a statement from the Bermuda National Li…

Banking sector’s net profits decline in second quarter

October 13, 2024

The Bermuda banking sector’s net profit after tax amounted to $130.8 million in the second quarter of the year, a 3 per cent or $4 million decline compared with the previous quarter, a report by the B…

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Motorists warned over Warwick road works

October 13, 2024

Motorists are being warned of rolling single-lane closures for underground cable repairs by Belco on Middle Road.
A Ministry of Public Works spokesman said the closures would be between Burnt House Hi…

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Work of addiction counsellors recognised with award

October 13, 2024

The work of two addiction counsellors has been recognised with a government award.
The Department of National Drug Control’s Christopher Webson and Helena Carvelli-Astwood, who work at the Nelson Basc…

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Mental wellness takes spotlight at health expo

October 13, 2024

A sizeable turnout by residents at a mental health event yesterday saw calls for the social issue to be kept on the front burner.
The Mental Wellness Expo, organised jointly by the Bermuda Public Serv…

Bermuda player ratings: hard to find fault after big win against Dominica

October 12, 2024

Bermuda’s fantastic 6-1 win against Dominica featured some superb performances from front to back and the temptation is to give every player a ten, but let’s try to be a bit more circumspect and avoid…

‘It’s a great win and I’m really pleased for the players’

October 12, 2024

For possibly the first time since taking over the reins as head coach of Bermuda, Michael Findlay suffered a nerveless 90 minutes.
In the build-up to the Nations League matches against Dominica, Findl…

Nahki Wells makes triumphant Nations League return for Bermuda

October 12, 2024

Bermuda 6 Dominica 1

Nakhi Wells made a triumphant return with a firs-half hat-trick and a late assist as Bermuda thrashed Dominica in a Nations League encounter at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Sa…

OBA has to get off the stage

October 12, 2024

The by-election results are in from Sandys North, the electorate has spoken with its pen and feet, and the country is still swirling with conversation and opinion. As expected, the Progressive Labour …

Roommates Nahki Wells and Reggie Lambe plot Dominica’s downfall

October 12, 2024

Somewhere in a hotel room on the island, some serious scheming has been going on ahead of Bermuda’s two Nations League matches against Dominica.
Nahki Wells and Reggie Lambe, both among the most senio…

Bermuda call-ups trigger ‘international break’ for eighth-tier village side

October 12, 2024

An eighth-tier English village football club have been allowed to postpone their league match today because four players, including two Bermudians — Luke Robinson and Knory Scott — have been called up…

Does losing job mean we should cancel honeymoon?

October 12, 2024

Dear Dave,
I’m getting married next month, and my fiancé and I are both following your plan.
I’m on Baby Step 3. I make $65,000 a year and have $14,000 in my emergency fund. My fiancé made $90,000 a y…

Jason Williams celebrates turning 40 by competing in ‘world’s toughest race’

October 12, 2024

When most people turn 40 they think of having a blowout in Las Vegas or a huge party to celebrate the milestone — but not Jason Williams.
He decided to compete in one of the world’s toughest endurance…

Frustration growing as poor weather prevents top angling

October 12, 2024

Not another one! The frustration level is reaching a high and many have given up all hope of wetting any further lines this season.
It makes you wonder if the folks who decided to take their boats out…

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Juan Wolffe: community spirit needed to solve homelessness

October 12, 2024

A Supreme Court judge called on the community yesterday to do more to help people who are homeless — and said there was a risk that the issue could become the island’s legacy if further action was not…

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By-election results could stir more independent candidates

October 12, 2024

The result of recent by-elections will encourage more people to stand as independent candidates, former premier Sir John Swan said.
Ci’re Bean, who stood as an independent in the Sandys North by-elect…

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New lawyer builds on perseverance

October 12, 2024

A passion for achieving goals through perseverance helped Angelica Wales through her journey in the legal fraternity.
Ms Wales, an associate at law firm Conyers, was joined by family, friends and coll…

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Jeane Nikolai named Permanent Secretary for the Cabinet Office

October 12, 2024

The Head of the Public Service has appointed a former director of energy as Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of the Cabinet Office.
Jeane Nikolai is working under Crystal Caesar, the Minister of …

Kamau Leverock’s Gujarat bow out on a low

October 11, 2024

Kamau Leverock was dismissed for five runs off three deliveries – his joint highest score in the Legends League Cricket – as his Gujarat Giants side lost to Konark Suryas Odisha by seven wickets to fi…

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Post-tropical cyclone Milton passes to the south

October 11, 2024

Blustery winds and showers were expected to gradually ease overnight as the remnants of post-tropical cyclone Milton pass the island.
Michelle Pitcher, the director of the Bermuda Weather Service, sai…

Global climate resilience group appoints Steve Weinstein

October 11, 2024

Steve Weinstein, the chairman of the board of trustees at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, has been appointed to the advisory council of ClimateTech Connect, the first-of-its-kind global confe…

Bermudian call-ups postpone English village game, BBC reports

October 11, 2024

An eighth-tier English village football club has been forced to postpone its league match on Saturday because four of its players, including two Bermudians – Luke Robinson and Knory Scott – have been …

Axis Capital name Ireland CEOs

October 11, 2024

Bermudian-based Axis Capital Holdings Ltd has announced leadership appointments for its Ireland-based legal entities, Axis Re SE and Axis Specialty Europe SE.
Both companies are regulated by the Centr…

New pop-store opens on Reid Street

October 11, 2024

A new pop-up store offering home organisation solutions has today opened in Hamilton.
The brainchild of Tony Thompson, the CEO of Gibbons Company, the new shop, called Contained, has opened in the old…

Scores attend Belco open house on apprenticeship programme

October 11, 2024

More than 100 people attended an open house to hear about an apprenticeship programme at Belco.
The event provided an information sharing session where anyone interested in the programme could learn m…

Bermuda Stock Exchange rings the bell for financial literacy

October 11, 2024

The Bermuda Stock Exchange was among 63 exchanges worldwide that participated in a ceremonial “Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy” event today as part of the World Federation of Exchanges’ support f…

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Dill confirmed as Deputy Information Commissioner

October 11, 2024

A former investigator with extensive experience in good governance has been confirmed as the new Deputy Information Commissioner.
LaKai Dill has worked at the Information Commissioner’s Office since 2…

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Volunteers sought to sit on human rights tribunal panel

October 11, 2024

The Human Rights Commission is seeking a pool of up to 15 volunteers to sit on a tribunal panel from which members are drawn to adjudicate on human rights complaints.
Independent bodies are empanelled…

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Student-led tours of Berkeley Institute next week

October 11, 2024

Student leaders at the Berkeley Institute will conduct tours of the school next week.
The free tours will take place at select times from October 14 to 17 as part of Founders’ Day celebrations, which…

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College nursing graduates can now study in Kentucky

October 11, 2024

Bermuda College nursing students will be able to study at a US university in Kentucky after an agreement between the two establishments.
In the arrangement, graduates of Bermuda College’s Associate of…

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Jeane Nikolai named Permanent Secretary for Cabinet

October 11, 2024

The Head of the Public Service has appointed a former director of energy as Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of the Cabinet Office.
Jeane Nikolai is working under Crystal Caesar, the Minister for…

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Search for missing teen is ongoing

October 11, 2024

Police appealed for help to locate a teenager who has been missing for a week.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said Raquel Sequeira was last seen near Hillview Lane in Warwick at about 11pm on Octo…

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‘Arabian Nights’ event raises funds for family services

October 11, 2024

A Family Centre fundraiser inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, often known as Arabian Nights, was a huge success, organisers said.
The event at the Pier 6 Complex in Hamilton on Saturday transpo…

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Registration open for youth garden club

October 11, 2024

Young people can learn practical gardening skills while they earn community service hours by taking part in a course run by the Mirrors Programme.
Registration has opened for term 1 of the Field of Le…

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Trenching to affect traffic in Paget

October 11, 2024

Trenching work will cause a temporary lane closure in Paget this month, the Ministry of Public Works advised.
In a notice, the ministry said that on October 19 and October 20, between 9am and 5pm, tra…

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Inflation continues to rise at steady rate

October 11, 2024

The rate of inflation is holding steady at just over 2 per cent, according to the latest statistics.
The price of a basket of goods in the Consumer Price Index rose 2.3 per cent in June compared to a …

Bermuda chasing maximum points with Gold Cup qualification in view

October 11, 2024

Bermuda coach Michael Findlay wants to use the home Nations League matches against Dominica to solidify the team’s chances of automatically qualifying for next year’s Gold Cup.
Heading into the Octobe…

Tuff Dogs out to repeat last year’s FA Cup heroics

October 11, 2024

While many eyes will be on the return of Nahki Wells to the Bermuda squad this weekend, the preliminary round of the FA Cup will draw the focus of players and supporters of the island’s Corona League …