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A 20-year-old has been sentenced to five years behind bars after almost $600,000 of cannabis resin was found in his suitcase.
Joshua Joell, from Paget, pleaded guilty in January to importing the illeg…

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Paget Primary marks Black History Month

February 28, 2025

An educator who dedicated more than three decades to the teaching profession was at Paget Primary School yesterday when the school held its annual Black History Month exhibition.
Dean Furbert, a forme…

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Future parish schools get ready for change

February 28, 2025

Staff from schools in the east and the west took part in a two-day onboarding workshop that outlined how these institutions would be turned into signature schools.
The Government’s Education Reform Un…

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Women fined for separate driving offences

February 28, 2025

Two women were fined for separate driving offences in Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
Winter DeMello, 32, admitted driving a car carelessly when she appeared in court.
Ms DeMello, from Warwick, was i…

Rhode Island subs break down Bermuda Select

February 28, 2025

Bermuda Select 0 Rhode Island 6

Coach Michael Findlay was pleased with the great fight displayed by Bermuda Select to keep Rhode Island scoreless for more than an hour before the visitors scored …

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Anti-whaling ship open for tours this weekend

February 27, 2025

The public will have the opportunity to visit an anti-whaling vessel this weekend that has docked in Bermuda.
The John Paul Dejoria, a vessel in Neptune’s Navy, has opened its doors to let curious att…

Nic Martin made Young Payments Professional scholar

February 27, 2025

Nic Martin, the First Atlantic Commerce relationship manager, has been selected as one of ten distinguished scholars for the Electronic Transactions Association’s 2025 Young Payments Professional Scho…

RenRe’s DaVinciRe in debt offer

February 27, 2025

Bermudian-based RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd has announced that its joint venture, DaVinciRe Holdings Ltd, has agreed to sell in a private debt offering $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.95 p…

Insurance veteran Brian Duperreault to close risk summit

February 27, 2025

Reinsurance legend Brian Duperreault will headline the closing session of the Bermuda Risk Summit 2025, the Bermuda Business Development Agency announced today.
“The Last Word: Brian Duperreault”, an …

Hiscox Re & ILS reports 2024 profit before tax of $267.5m

February 27, 2025

Hiscox Re & ILS has reported a profit before tax of $267.5 million in the 2024 fiscal year, sharply up from the 2023 figure of $221.4 million.
The result for the reinsurance businesses in London a…

Fortitude Re subsidiary signs reinsurance deal with Unum Life

February 27, 2025

Bermudian-based Fortitude Re has announced the signing of a reinsurance transaction between its subsidiary, Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd, and Unum Life Insurance Company of America, which is a su…

Chamber congratulates PLP on election victory

February 27, 2025

Marico Thomas, president of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, has extended congratulations to the Progressive Labour Party on its success in the General Election last week.
The PLP won 25 seats to the …

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Shadow health minister: hospital ‘woefully underfunded’

February 27, 2025

The Shadow Minister of Health said this week that the Progressive Labour Party administration “routinely under-budgeted” for the Bermuda Hospitals Board’s block grant.
Robin Tucker’s comments came aft…

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Paget Primary Black History Museum

February 27, 2025

Paget Primary Black History Museum (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Bascome FC celebrate success at Lake Nona Tournament

February 27, 2025

Bascome FC’s young players are celebrating a string of victories at the Lake Nona Tournament in the US last weekend.
The two-day competition attracts teams in age groups from under-8 to under-19 in th…

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Students of closing schools can apply for any parish primary

February 27, 2025

Parents of students attending primary schools that are to close in June have been given the option to register their children at any existing or future parish primary school with available spaces.
Cr…

US Sailing features Tristan Loescher during Black History Month

February 27, 2025

Bermudian Tristan Loescher has been featured on the US Sailing website in recognition of Black History Month.
Loescher, who is now the Adult Programme Director at Columbia Sailing School in Chicago, t…

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Salvation Army territory leaders to visit Bermuda

February 27, 2025

The Bermuda branch of the Salvation Army will tomorrow welcome its territorial leaders to the island for the first time.
Commissioners Lee and Debbie Graves, who help oversee the Salvation Army Canada…

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Government House warns of fake Facebook account

February 27, 2025

Government House warned today about an increase in online scams after a fake social media account was created in the name of Andrew Murdoch, the Governor.
A spokeswoman said the account is not officia…

Time running out to register young athletes for Skyport Magic Mile

February 27, 2025

More than 432 young runners have already registered to take part in the Skyport Magic Mile on Saturday.
Registration is open until midnight on Friday and organisers are hopeful that number will be do…

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Award-winning films to be shown this weekend

February 27, 2025

A four-day film festival will highlight several films backed by Bermudian talent for the first time.
Crime Stoppers’ Bermuda will hold its 8th Annual Weekend Film Festival at the Bermuda Underwater Ex…

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BTA hails rising visitor numbers, spending in 2024

February 27, 2025

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has reported an increasing number of visitors to the island in 2024, despite lingering challenges caused by hotel capacity.
Figures released by the quango last night show…

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Feral chickens a threat to farms, says top farmer

February 27, 2025

A farmer believes feral chickens threaten the island’s agriculture.
Tom Wadson, who has been running Wadson’s Farm for 50 years, said the birds “might look pretty, but they are an ecological disaster”…

Khano Smith back in Bermuda and building on success

February 27, 2025

Khano Smith is delighted to have brought his successful team back to Bermuda.
Smith last year guided Rhode Island to the USL Championship Eastern Conference title in his rookie season as a head coach …

BNT jumble sale and auction braces for 2,000 treasure hunters

February 27, 2025

A Georgian mantelpiece clock, antique Bermuda silver and a commode are just a few of the treasures up for grabs in the annual Bermuda National Trust Jumble Sale and Auction, which opens today at the B…

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Closing arguments delivered in Paget land dispute case

February 27, 2025

A long-running land dispute between two Paget neighbours reached its climax in court yesterday when lawyers for both parties delivered their closing arguments.
Samuel Andrew Banks, who owns 17 Inglewo…

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Graham Maddocks (1967-2025): diver and ocean defender

February 27, 2025

An avid scuba diver with a passion for ocean conservation was a devoted father who always prioritised the needs of others before his own.
Graham Maddocks pioneered ocean protection efforts in Bermuda …

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Woman banned for impaired driving

February 27, 2025

A woman who was stopped by police in Pembroke has been disqualified from driving all vehicles for 18 months.
Katherine Steede, 36, admitted riding her bike while impaired by alcohol when she appeared …

Hamilton Insurance reports net income of $400.4m in 2024

February 26, 2025

Bermudian-headquartered Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd has reported net income of $400.4 million in the 2024 fiscal year, an increase of 55 per cent over results in the prior year.
Net income in the fou…

Relm Insurance enters strategic partnership with Liva Group

February 26, 2025

Relm Insurance, the Bermudian-based insurer dedicated to emerging sectors, has signed a strategic partnership with Liva Group, an insurance group operating across the Gulf Co-operation Council countri…

SiriusPoint sets secondary offering price of $14 per share

February 26, 2025

SiriusPoint Ltd, the Bermudian-headquartered global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced the pricing of its previously announced registered secondary offering by entities associated with Dan…

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Government closes ‘digital nomad’ worker scheme

February 26, 2025

A worker scheme launched during the pandemic to boost the island’s economy will conclude on Friday, the Government announced.
The Work from Bermuda programme allowed remote workers, called digital nom…

Axa XL appoints Simon Rees

February 26, 2025

Bermudian-based Axa XL has appointed Simon Rees as chief underwriting officer, North America programmes.
Now the chief reserving actuary for the Americas, Mr Rees assumes his new role on April 1, repo…

IGI reports net income of $135.2m in 2024 fiscal year

February 26, 2025

Bermudian-domiciled International General Insurance Holdings Ltd has reported net income in the 2024 fiscal year of $135.2 million, up 14.4 per cent on the 2023 result of $118.2 million.
Fourth-quarte…

Fidelis Insurance reports Q4 net loss of $122.2m

February 26, 2025

Monster hurricanes Helene and Milton contributed to newly declared losses at Fidelis Insurance for 2024.
In the firm’s latest financial statements, Fidelis reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $122.2…

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Tag day to support youth programmes

February 26, 2025

A Bible-centred children’s charity will hold an island-wide tag day on Friday to support its youth development programmes.
The Child Evangelism Fellowship said that taggers will be located primarily a…

Bermuda Pacers athletes rack up medals in Florida

February 26, 2025

Bermuda’s athletes made a huge impact at the Speed Capital Caribbean Showcase in Miramar, Florida, where they clinched 19 medals.
Mostly from Bermuda Pacers, the 19 athletes did not disappoint agains…

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Risk reduction team runs emergency readiness training

February 26, 2025

A course this week focused on the development of a national risk register and was designed to provide tools to identify Bermuda’s most pressing risks and lessen their impact.
The Ministry of National …

David Thomas named chef de mission for Junior Pan Am Games

February 26, 2025

Former Davis Cup tennis player David Thomas has been named as Bermuda’s chef de mission for the Junior Pan American Games.
The event in Paraguay in August is only the second Junior Pan Am Games after …

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The 60th Annual Middle and Senior School Art Exhibition

February 26, 2025

The 60th Annual Middle and Senior School Art Exhibition (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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City seeks historical information about Fort Hamilton

February 26, 2025

Residents have been invited by the City of Hamilton to share photographs, illustrations and personal stories of Fort Hamilton.
While renovation works continue at the site, the City said the items will…

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Island’s newest soldiers urge others to step forward

February 26, 2025

New recruits of the Royal Bermuda Regiment urged other people who might be thinking about enlistment to give it a go.
An RBR spokeswoman said that after nearly two weeks of intensive training, includi…

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Parliament to convene on March 14

February 26, 2025

The convening of the legislature is scheduled to take place on March 14.
A proclamation was made by Andrew Murdoch, the Governor and Commander-in-Chief, in the Official Gazette.
A new parliamentary se…

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Berkeley Institute appoints Kyle Masters as chairman

February 26, 2025

A former student of The Berkeley Institute has been appointed as chairman of the institution’s governing body.
Kyle Masters takes over from Craig Bridgewater, who retired from the role after 15 years …

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MP rejects ‘disheartening’ pension recoup

February 26, 2025

A One Bermuda Alliance MP has criticised the “inconsiderate” handling of recouping funds from the double payment of some seniors’ pensions.
Robin Tucker, who was elected last week to represent Hamilto…

Education ministry changes hands in Cabinet shake-up

February 26, 2025

A shake-up of the Cabinet included a switch for Diallo Rabain, who is no longer Minister of Education and instead became the Cabinet Office and digital innovation minister.
The move was among several …

Adam Johnson’s new business takes flight

February 26, 2025

After eating empanadas just before an eight-hour overnight flight from Santiago, Chile, to Miami, Adam Johnson awoke halfway through the journey feeling bloated and sick.
He turned to Takeoff Hydratio…

Bacardi launches hospitality accelerator programme

February 26, 2025

Six Bermudian bartenders are to travel to London on Thursday for a six-week training programme at the prestigious European Bartender School.
They are the first cohort of Bacardi’s new Hospitality Acce…

Ushering in a new era of finance

February 26, 2025

The world of finance has been turned on its head. Digital assets and distributed ledger technology, once the realm of tech enthusiasts, are capturing the attention of institutional investors. We are w…

Bermuda finish winless in Trinidad

February 25, 2025

Bermuda 1 Dominica 2

Bermuda coach Aaron Denkins was left disheartened after his side let an early lead slip to endure the agony of finishing the Concacaf Women’s Under-20 qualifiers without a wi…