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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…

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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…

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Summer internship for digital marketing opens

January 27, 2025

A further education charity has opened up applications for its summer internship programme in the field of social media management.
SkillCraft’s youth internship, which will enter its fourth year in J…

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Photograph arrangements for nomination day

January 27, 2025

With nomination day set for January 31, candidates who are unable to attend in person were urged to plan for their official photographs to be taken.
In a statement, the Parliamentary Registry Office a…

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Shaun Goater’s time as Aston Villa head coach comes to end

January 27, 2025

Shaun Goater’s last match as interim head coach of Aston Villa women ended in a 4-2 defeat by Manchester City on Saturday.
The Bermudian, who learnt that Aston Villa had appointed 36-year-old Natalie…

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Donna DeSilva opens Gotta Go Green in Sandys

January 27, 2025

For Donna DeSilva, the hardest thing about running an Earth-friendly retail store is convincing people that they need her products.
She set up Gotta Go Green in Sandys a few months ago, selling organi…

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BMA: banking profits jump by $8m in third quarter of 2024

January 27, 2025

The Bermuda banking sector’s net profit after tax amounted to $138.7 million in the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 6.1 per cent, or $8 million, compared with the previous quarter, a report by t…

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Kellan Lewis: I can’t change my past – but I can shape the future

January 27, 2025

A One Bermuda Alliance election candidate has issued a fresh apology to the family of a teenager fatally stabbed 17 years ago for his part in the killing.
Kellan Lewis emphasised that he still felt d…

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Commissioner ‘not liable’ for police wrongs

January 27, 2025

The Commissioner of Police should not be held “vicariously liable” for the actions of his officers but the state can be, a Court of Appeal panel found.
A civil judgment, published this month, will ena…

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Ashfield DeVent welcomes political change

January 27, 2025

A former Progressive Labour Party minister predicted that less than half of registered voters will cast ballots in the General Election next month.
Ashfield DeVent said he believed that a change in th…

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Minister ‘confident’ about plans to improve BPS culture

January 27, 2025

The Minister of National Security expressed confidence in plans made by the Commissioner of Police to address areas for improvement in the Bermuda Police Service.
Michael Weeks’s remarks came after th…

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BEJI: report paints ‘bleak picture of struggling’ BPS

January 27, 2025

An external review of the Bermuda Police Service workplace culture shows an organisation in crisis, a pressure group claimed.
The Bermuda Equal Justice Initiative said that the group was concerned by …

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Bermudian students get familiar with Halifax university

January 27, 2025

A Canadian university enjoyed its largest ever turnout on the island when it held a recruitment drive last week.
The event hosted by Mount Saint Vincent University on Thursday attracted about 70 peopl…

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Charity to launch grief day in March

January 27, 2025

Residents have been invited to “paint the town orange” in solidarity with people who are navigating grief.
The Gina Spence Programme will host its first Grief, Loss and Awareness Day on March 7 on the…

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Nine-man PHC eliminate Trojans on penalties in feisty FA Cup clash

January 26, 2025

Somerset Trojans 2 PHC Zebras 2 (PHC win 4-1 on pens)

PHC Zebras may have ended this gripping contest with nine men but their numerical disadvantage did not stop them from eliminating Somerset Tr…

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Senoj Mitchell hat-trick propels FA Cup holders to resounding win

January 26, 2025

St George’s Colts 7 Inter Bermuda 0

Senoj Mitchell scored his first senior hat-trick as St George’s Colts made a convincing start to their FA Cup title defence with an emphatic victory over Coron…

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Jonté Smith and Jai Bean send Village through in FA Cup

January 26, 2025

Devonshire Colts 0 North Village 2

Eleven-times winners North Village Rams are into the next round of the FA Cup after a comfortable 2-0 win over Premier Division rivals Devonshire Colts at Polic…

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Relm offers protection against crypto exchange defaults

January 26, 2025

A Bermudian-based specialty insurance carrier that supports emerging and innovative industries has launched a new product to address the growing risk of crypto exchange defaults.
Relm Insurance said F…

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Prismic Life to reinsure $7bn of reserves in Prudential deal

January 26, 2025

Prudential Financial Inc has agreed to reinsure a portion of its recently originated Japanese whole life policies with a subsidiary of Bermudian-based Prismic Life, the life and annuity reinsurance co…

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Salons sign up to offer students hands-on experience

January 26, 2025

The Ministry of Education has joined forces with two beauty salons to bolster its signature learning programmes.
A ministry spokeswoman said that the Education Reform Unit signed learning partnership …

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Ascot appointments support company’s US marine business

January 26, 2025

Ascot, the Bermudian-based insurer and reinsurer, has made two leadership appointments to support the group’s US marine business.
Jon Mosby has been appointed deputy chief underwriting officer, US mar…

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Bermuda rugby pays touching tribute to James Clarke

January 26, 2025

A sombre atmosphere engulfed North Field, National Sports Centre on Saturday when the island’s rugby community came together to celebrate the life of James Clarke, the Bermuda Rugby Football Union ope…

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Former PartnerRe boss to take on leadership role at Intact

January 26, 2025

Former PartnerRe president and chief executive Emmanuel Clarke is to take up the post of chief executive, global specialty lines, at Canada’s Intact Financial Corporation.
He will succeed Michael Mill…

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Cohort completes non-profit management training

January 26, 2025

A cohort of 11 professionals has graduated from a nine-month course on key management issues confronting non-profits.
The graduates earned an accredited non-profit management certificate from the Univ…

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Smiles all round as Butterfield & Vallis 5K attracts more than 1,000 participants

January 26, 2025

More than 1,000 runners and walkers came out early on Sunday morning to take part in the Butterfield & Vallis 5K.
In good conditions, the main event attracted the perfect mix of seasoned runners a…

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Nelson Carpenter wonder strike propels Paget past Dandy Town in FA Cup

January 26, 2025

Dandy Town 1 Paget 2

Paget’s Nelson Carpenter produced a clinical finish to end title-chasing Dandy Town’s hopes of going deep in another competition at Goose Gosling Field on Saturday night.
Ca…

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Work of customs officers to be celebrated

January 25, 2025

Officers who secure Bermuda’s borders will be honoured over four days of events.
Celebrations for International Customs Day will begin tomorrow morning and continue until Wednesday, when service membe…

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Nahki Wells scores winner as Bristol City chase play-off spot

January 25, 2025

Nahki Wells capped off a fine week by scoring the winning goal for Bristol City against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
Wells, who also netted in City’s 2-2 draw away to Sheffield Wednesday in midweek, …

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Man’s body found off Caroline Bay

January 25, 2025

A man’s body was found in water off Sandys this morning, police said.
They appealed for information and also asked people not to share an image of the scene, which was being circulated on social media…

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Solstice open house celebrates tenth anniversary

January 25, 2025

A mental health and wellness centre is to host a free open house filled with informative workshops in celebration of its tenth anniversary.
Solstice is inviting the community to its Hamilton location …

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Rider taken to hospital after crash in Paget

January 25, 2025

A man was taken to hospital last night after a road crash in Paget, police said.
They added that initial information suggested the “serious” incident involved a single vehicle — a motorbike.
The Bermu…

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Dandy Town seek redemption in FA Cup

January 25, 2025

After his side suffered their first defeat in three months when they lost to North Village in the league, Dandy Town captain Tomiko Goater declared that they have put that loss behind them as they pre…

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Brangman brace fires fightback on sombre night

January 25, 2025

Devonshire Cougars 3 Wolves 1

Devonshire Cougars came from behind to beat Wolves in a fiercely contested FA Cup first-round derby at Devonshire Rec last night.
Wolves led 1-0 at half-time with a …

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Bermuda finish sixth at Para Bowling World Championships

January 25, 2025

Bermuda athletes have been applauded for showcasing their determination and skill in the face of tough competition at the International Bowling Federation World Championships, which concluded in Hong …

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Sincere Hall at the double

January 25, 2025

Sincere Hall, the Hull City Under-21 forward, netted two goals and provided an assist in his team’s 3-1 victory over Fleetwood Town in the Professional Development League.
The senior national team pla…

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Local trio raise the bar in Pennsylvania

January 25, 2025

Bermuda’s archers made a flying start to the Lancaster Archery Classic in Pennsylvania, shooting their way to national records and personal best performances in the opening qualifying round at the Spo…

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Cryptocurrencies here to stay

January 25, 2025

Over the past decade, the emergence and rise of cryptocurrencies have marked one of the most significant developments and shifts within the financial sector. Bitcoin, ethereum and countless altcoins h…

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Almost 100 bird species spotted in annual count

January 25, 2025

Almost 4,500 birds made up of 97 species have been catalogued in an annual count by the Bermuda Audubon Society.
Although the figures are down on last year’s count by more than 1,000, the society desc…

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Housing charity celebrates a successful year

January 25, 2025

A charity that restores properties has reported a “bumper year” by way of generous corporate and community support, as well as the delivery of numerous projects.
Sheelagh Cooper, the chairwoman of Ha…

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Man caught with knife and drug equipment in Hamilton

January 25, 2025

A man found with a weapon and drug equipment has been sentenced to four months behind bars.
Jahroy Simons, 39, admitted having a folding knife, which had a 3.5in blade, and drug equipment when he app…

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Phoenix Heat back in netball action

January 24, 2025

Phoenix Heat captain Kianté Lightbourne is excited about the champions playing their first match of the year when they face Docksiders in the Bermuda Netball Association Winter League tomorrow.
Lindo’…

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Crown calls for jail sentence in Wedco fraud case

January 24, 2025

Prosecutors have called for a woman who forged documents to secure lower rent and fake qualifications to be jailed for five years at a hearing yesterday.
Maria Bento, 49, pleaded guilty last year to c…

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Latest Bermuda entry prohibition order is released

January 24, 2025

Citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have been dropped from the island’s list of travellers subject to the requirement for entry visas.
The list was amended th…

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Weeks provides update on violence reduction strategy

January 24, 2025

Eight high school pupils will have the chance to help build homes for impoverished families as part of the Government’s efforts to provide opportunities and reduce violence, the Minister of National S…

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Police seize large quantity of suspected drugs

January 24, 2025

The Bermuda Police Service said today that officers seized a large quantity of drugs with an estimated street value of $5 million last week.
The substance had been found washed ashore and was seized b…

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Denbrook joins museum’s education team

January 24, 2025

A “dynamic” learning and engagement officer has been hired by the National Museum of Bermuda.
Rajai Denbrook will devise, develop and deliver learning activities and programmes that serve audiences su…

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Bermudian underwriter makes a move to Axa XL in Singapore

January 24, 2025

Bermudian Shakeem Albouy has relocated from Axa XL in Bermuda to work as a cyber underwriter in the company’s Singapore office.
The company said Mr Albouy, 30, has seized opportunities afforded to him…

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Rayki Bascome-Emery announces bid to run as independent

January 24, 2025

A former chairman of the Free Democratic Movement this afternoon announced that he will run as an independent candidate in the General Election.
Rayki Bascome-Emery is to stand in Paget East (Constit…

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Processing issue results in surprise bills for patients

January 24, 2025

The Bermuda Hospitals Board apologised today to patients who received unexpected bills because of issues with their records log.
A spokeswoman for the BHB said in that some patients have in recent wee…

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