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Artist paints symbolic entry to Parliament

January 30, 2025

An artist took advantage of sunny skies this week to paint a picture of Sessions House.
Otto Trott, 70, began outlining an entrance to the 19th-Century building at about 10am on Wednesday.
Mr Trott, w…

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Department of Customs staff hit the road in global celebration

January 30, 2025

Customs officers highlighted the “vital role” they play in border security when they celebrated International Customs Day on Tuesday.
Department of Customs staff, along with supporters and other gove…

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Caesar: Data privacy ‘fundamental right’

January 30, 2025

A government minister highlighted the importance of protecting information on Data Privacy Day this week.
Crystal Caesar, the Minister of the Cabinet Office, explained: “Data privacy is not just a le…

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Nominations open for Outstanding Teen Awards

January 30, 2025

Residents were invited to submit nominees for the 2025 Outstanding Teen Awards which celebrate the achievements and contributions of senior high school students.
Submissions must be made by the deadli…

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Elliot Primary School:International Tasters Day

January 30, 2025

Elliot Primary School: International Tasters Day (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Cohorts complete AI training at Bermuda College

January 30, 2025

A total of 20 Bermuda College employees were among two cohorts of students who recently completed “cutting edge” artificial intelligence courses.
The college partnered with the Clarity Institute to of…

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Event aims to promote careers in the uniformed services

January 30, 2025

Members of the public were invited to attend an information session about working in Bermuda’s uniformed services.
The event will take place at Victor Scott Primary School on February 4 from 6pm to 8p…

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Child sex conviction overturned due to court delays

January 30, 2025

A man who was found guilty of a sex offence involving a child has had his conviction overturned owing to the length of time his trial took.
Assistant Puisne Judge Mark Pettingill ruled that the man, w…

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Ousted OBA member Vic Ball to run in Constituency 20

January 30, 2025

A former One Bermuda Alliance member who was expelled from the party last year will be announced as an independent candidate for the 2025 General Election today.
Vic Ball will be joined by the Mstira …

Five-star Bermuda blow away St Vincent

January 29, 2025

Bermuda 5 St Vincent & the Grenadines 1

Bermuda Under-17 women’s coach Gary Adams has urged his players to maintain focus following their come-from-behind victory over St Vincent & the Gr…

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Former OBA candidate opts to go it alone as an independent

January 29, 2025

A former member of the One Bermuda Alliance will be running in the General Election as an independent candidate.
Businessman Steven Faries will contest Sandys South Central (Constituency 34) to give …

Investment fund managers track AI development

January 29, 2025

Artificial intelligence development has more potential to impact the way LOM invests money, than does a new president in Washington DC.
That was the word today from James Balfour and Bryan Dooley of l…

Axis Capital reports net income of $1.1bn for 2024 fiscal year

January 29, 2025

Bermudian-based Axis Capital Holdings Ltd has reported net income available to common shareholders of $1.1 billion for the 2024 fiscal year.
Announcing its year-end and fourth quarter results, the com…

Federal interest rate to remain unchanged

January 29, 2025

The US Federal Open Market Committee will hold the target federal funds rate at 4.25 per cent to 4.5 per cent, the US central bank announced this afternoon.
The widely expected news followed the concl…

Conyers appoints Ron-Michel Davis as immigration manager

January 29, 2025

Ron-Michel Davis has been appointed immigration manager within the law firm, Conyers, following the retirement of Belinda Wright, who had been in the role for 16 years.
Mr Davis has been with Conyers …

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Ousted OBA member Vic Ball to run for C20

January 29, 2025

A former One Bermuda Alliance member who was expelled from the party last year will be announced as an independent candidate for the 2025 General Election tomorrow.
Vic Ball will be joined by the Msti…

World on Wireless dissolved

January 29, 2025

World on Wireless Ltd, the television subscription provider that was wound up in the Supreme Court nearly three years ago, has been dissolved.
Larry Mussenden, now the Chief Justice, was acting as a P…

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Bermuda Union of Teachers races set for this weekend

January 29, 2025

A road race will affect traffic in Pembroke on Sunday, the Ministry of Public Works said.
The Bermuda Union of Teachers’ 1.6K and 5K Run and Walk will start and end at West Pembroke Primary School.
Th…

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Donation to hospice care charity in memory of former patient

January 29, 2025

Friends of Hospice is to benefit from a $3,000 donation thanks to a woman’s fundraising efforts in memory of her former partner.
Claire Harness ran in the three events of the Chubb Bermuda Half Marat…

Axa XL appoints Tim Whisler

January 29, 2025

Bermudian-based Axa XL has appointed Tim Whisler to lead its wholesale business in the Americas.
Reporting to Lucy Pilko, chief executive, Americas, Mr Whisler will be responsible for developing and e…

Jireh Risk and SRS form a strategic partnership

January 29, 2025

Two Bermudian-based organisations have teamed up to serve the insurance-linked securities sector.
Jireh Risk Advisers Ltd and Strategic Risk Solutions said that as part of their strategic partnership,…

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FDM chairman to face Premier in Pembroke West Central

January 29, 2025

The chairman of the Free Democratic Movement will take on the Premier in the General Election next month.
Omar Dill said he will run in Pembroke West Central (Constituency 18) as a “Bermudian who refu…

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Winning performers to take the stage

January 29, 2025

A charity that specialises in musical education gave three youngsters scholarships and spots in upcoming concerts for their performances in a stringed instrument competition.
Violist Prince Domingo pl…

Small Business Expo for entrepreneurs

January 29, 2025

Existing and aspiring entrepreneurs have been encouraged to attend the third annual Small Business Expo presented next month by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation.
The free event will be hel…

CIT discussed at Captive Education Summit

January 29, 2025

More than 150 industry professionals attended the Bermuda Captive Network’s annual Captive Education Summit at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute.
The BCN said one key focus was the implicat…

Dame Flora Duffy extends sponsor deal as T100 schedule is released

January 29, 2025

Dame Flora Duffy could be plying her trade on three continents this year as she embarks on her first full season on the T100 Triathlon World Tour.
Duffy, who announced on Instagram on Wednesday that …

Jarryd Dillas and Damian Palanyandi chase more four-ball glory

January 29, 2025

Jarryd Dillas and Damian Palanyandi will attempt to extend their impressive winning streak in the Bermuda Four-Ball Championship at Port Royal Golf Course this weekend.
The amateur pair are gunning fo…

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Jamai Gomes: government employee of the year

January 29, 2025

An electrical engineering technician known for going “above and beyond in his duties”, including during Hurricane Ernesto, was named as the Government’s Employee of the Year.
Jamai Gomes, of the Depa…

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Justin Mathias confirms independent run for C25

January 29, 2025

A former One Bermuda Alliance member has officially announced his campaign as an independent candidate for Warwick North East (Constituency 25).
Justin Mathias confirmed what he called “probably one o…

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Tiffany Paynter runs as an independent

January 29, 2025

A social activist who will run as an independent candidate in the General Election has put grass roots issues that affect Bermudians at the heart of her campaign.
Tiffany Paynter is to stand in St Geo…

Day of domination at motocross Triple Crown Series

January 29, 2025

Aiden Simmons, A’jahni Foggo and Cassiday Spencer-Furbert dominated the Bermuda Motocross Association Triple Crown Series last weekend.
All three riders recorded impressive clean sweeps at Bermuda Mo…

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Ball-Burgess replaces Arianna Hodgson as C25 candidate

January 29, 2025

An educator and performing artist is to stand as a Progressive Labour Party election candidate in Warwick North East (Constituency 25), replacing a former senator in the battle.
Joanne Ball-Burgess wi…

SJD World rolls out AI chatbot service

January 29, 2025

A local graphic design and web development firm has launched an AI-powered chatbot service for Bermuda.
SJD World founder and creative director Stephan Johnstone said there are firms using chatbots on…

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‘Glaring loophole’ allows accused officers to retire

January 29, 2025

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

Devonshire Cougars 1 Dandy Town 4

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 …