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Vantage Drilling in joint venture with France’s TotalEnergies

January 6, 2025

Vantage Drilling International Ltd, the Bermudian-registered exempted company, has announced a joint venture with TotalEnergies, the French-headquartered multinational energy and petroleum organisatio…

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Joel Koehneman joins CNO Financial in accounting role

January 6, 2025

CNO Financial Group Inc, the US-based organisation whose companies include CNO Bermuda Re, has appointed Joel Koehneman as chief accounting officer.
Mr Koehneman, whose appointment is effective Januar…

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Young players star as ruthless Robin Hood thrash St David’s

January 6, 2025

Hayden Dill and Xahvi DeRoza scored five goals between them to power Robin Hood to an emphatic 7-0 demolition of St David’s in the First Division at Lord’s on Sunday.
The Bermuda Under-20 pair led the…

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Clarence Parfitt and Clarence ‘Nicky’ Saunders on latest sports cards to be released

January 6, 2025

The next six sports stars to be immortalised on the Bermuda Police Service’s legends and Superstars cards have been revealed.
A wide array of sports are represented in the latest batch, with cricket s…

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Repair job starts at Swing Bridge

January 6, 2025

The northbound lane of the Swing Bridge in St George’s is to close for repairs until the end of March, the Ministry of Public Works announced.
The ageing structure, which links St George’s with St Dav…

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What a player: Harborough coach praises teenager Jutorre Burgess

January 6, 2025

Harborough Town winger Jutorre Burgess has earned the praise of manager Mitch Austin for his performance in a 2-1 away win over Samford AFC in the Southern League Premier Division Central at the weeke…

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Bermuda bowlers set for action in World Cup

January 6, 2025

Bermuda’s bowlers begin their 2025 International Bowling Federation World Cup campaign in Hong Kong on Tuesday.
Lamar Richardson, David Maycock, Dayvon Tucker, LeVinc Samuels, Michael Honore and Denni…

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Teenager wants to open payment gateway with $25,000 award

January 6, 2025

A 16-year-old Somersfield Academy student plans to use the $25,000 he won in a business pitch competition to solve one of his biggest challenges – no payment gateway.
Nico Bean won the youth category…

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BMA: new approach required for asset-intensive insurance

January 6, 2025

The growth of asset-intensive insurance business calls for a more tailored and agile supervisory and regulatory approach, the Bermuda Monetary Authority has said.
The island’s financial services regul…

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Hazel Clark joins BTA exodus

January 6, 2025

An Olympic track star described as an “exceptional ambassador” for the island has left the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
Hazel Clark was said to have played a key role in attracting diverse opportunities…

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Holding account planned for part of CIT revenue

January 6, 2025

A portion of corporate income tax funds from the next fiscal year is expected to be placed in a suspense account to provide a buffer in case of possible variations in projected and actual revenues, th…

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Zip-line entrepreneur relying on ‘time and perseverance’

January 6, 2025

The trails and open spaces of Southlands national park in Warwick have acquired a series of unassuming notices over the past year, featuring a figure in silhouette flying beneath an outline of the isl…

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Sweepstakes winners ride off in style

January 6, 2025

More than 2,300 people tried their luck in the build-up to Christmas on a raffle to win a new Yamaha motorbike.
A spokesman for the Terceira Family of Stations said people who bought fuel and any Kit …

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Airline conducts customer service review

January 6, 2025

The island’s only independent airline has conducted an investigation into how it handles customer concerns after travel disruption during the festive season.
BermudAir launched the inquiry after it wa…

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Oliver Betschart tied for fifth in Junior Orange Bowl

January 5, 2025

Oliver Betschart remains on course for a top-ten finish at the Junior Orange Bowl International Championship at the Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables, Florida.
The 16-year-old amateur is one of jus…

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David Jones fires Dandy Town to top of Premier Division

January 5, 2025

Wolves 0 Dandy Town 2

David Jones Jr struck twice for Dandy Town to take their unbeaten run to seven matches and steer his side to the top of the Premier Division at Goose Gosling Field on Sunday…

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Devonshire Colts coach Ray Jones far from pleased despite win

January 5, 2025

Hamilton Parish 0 Devonshire Colts 2

Goals from Daniel Ball and Chemarl Henry either side of the break powered Devonshire Colts to victory over a depleted Hamilton Parish in a wind-affected Premi…

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Coach Quincy Hunt sent off as champions PHC lose at home

January 5, 2025

PHC 0 Paget 1

PHC head coach Quincy Hunt was sent off as the Premier Division champions lost at home to Paget Lions in blustery conditions at PHC Field on Sunday.
Hunt was sent off for foul and a…

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Record cat bond issuance of $17.7bn

January 5, 2025

The $4.5 billion fourth quarter Catastrophe bond and related insurance-linked securities market issuance has taken the outstanding market to a record near $50 billion.
This, from the just-published Ar…

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Xahvi DeRoza stars as Warwick triumph in Charles Marshall Cup

January 5, 2025

Xahvi DeRoza scored twice and provided an assist as Warwick Football Academy triumphed 5-3 over Somerset Trojans in the Charles Marshall Cup final at PHC Field on Friday night.
DeRoza, the Warwick MVP…

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Premier signs condolence book for former US president

January 5, 2025

The island paid its respects to late US president Jimmy Carter at a ceremony held at the American Consulate on Friday.
David Burt signed a commemorative book of condolence in memory of Mr Carter, who …

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Charity eyes change and compassion in awareness campaign

January 5, 2025

Residents were invited to join a community action group this month as it helps people to understand more about its aims.
Bermuda Is Love will hold a series of events and activities designed to reintro…

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Dage Minors finishes seventh of 119 in UK cross-country champs

January 5, 2025

Bermuda’s best middle distance runner Dage Minors is in good form as he prepares to return to the island to compete in the Butterfield Invitational Mile.
A three-times winner of the race on Front Stre…

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Tah-Ki Tucker salvages point for St George’s

January 4, 2025

St George’s 2 Devonshire Cougars 2

Substitute Tah-Ki Tucker scored a late equaliser to secure a valuable point for St George’s at Wellington Oval on Saturday.
In challenging conditions, the home …

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Charity calls on residents to identify trash hotspots

January 4, 2025

An environmental charity is turning to the public for assistance to identify locations for trash clean-ups as part of a new engagement strategy.
For its first community clean-up of 2025, Keep Bermuda …

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Blustery showers and gale-force winds hit the island

January 4, 2025

The island has been hit by blustery winds and showers as a rapidly deepening low pressure centre formed to the west last night.
The system is moving away to Bermuda’s north today.
A gale warning is …

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Bermuda Under-17 turn over Parish in World Cup tune-up

January 4, 2025

The Bermuda Under-17 boys football team defeated Hamilton Parish 7-3 at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence on Thursday night as part of their preparations for next month’s World Cup qualifiers.
Aaron…

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Dandy Town preparing to go top of Premier Division

January 4, 2025

Dandy Town will be looking to capitalise on the opportunity to replace idle leaders North Village at the top of the Premier Division standings when the second half of the league campaign kicks off thi…

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Lessons learnt by age 50

January 4, 2025

Tomorrow is my birthday, and it’s a big number. Honestly, I’m not quite sure how I feel about it. I’ve been reflecting a lot lately on my life. I’m not one for regrets; I’ve always believed that if th…

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Raiding retirement fund to buy property a bad idea

January 4, 2025

Dear Dave,
I’m 38, and after looking and waiting for years, I think I have found a found a rental property scenario I like.
My plan is to take $30,000 out of my retirement funds, and use it as a down …

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Judge slams DPP over court mix-up

January 4, 2025

A Supreme Court judge has criticised the Department of Public Prosecutions after Crown counsel failed to attend a sentencing hearing.
Puisne Judge Juan Wolffe spoke out as he prepared to sentence form…

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Azores-Bermuda route ‘not economically viable’

January 4, 2025

Azores Airlines has said it discontinued its direct service to Bermuda along with other routes because they “have no prospect of economic improvement”.
Meanwhile, the Government said it had received …

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Lion hunt: divers pursue invasive fish

January 4, 2025

As the annual Winter Lionfish Derby gets under way, dozens of lionfish hunters around the island are combining their “best efforts” to cull the invasive species.
The annual tournament takes place thro…

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Fledgeling theatre company has big plans for year ahead

January 4, 2025

A Bermudian-based theatre company that launched last year hopes to expand in 2025.
Seamus Miller, the founder of Devil’s Isle Shakespeare Company, said the organisation planned to remount its first pr…

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Minister of Education on extended sick leave

January 4, 2025

The Minister of Education is on extended medical leave, the Cabinet Office has advised.
A spokeswoman for the department said that Diallo Rabain was convalescing.
She said: “Pending his return to ac…

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Police investigating fracas after Friendship Trophy final

January 4, 2025

Police have appealed for information after an altercation involving several young people at a football match on New Year’s Day.
The Bermuda Police Service said officers responded to a report of a dist…

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Woman denies injuring man while behind the wheel

January 4, 2025

A woman has been accused of injuring another motorist by driving a car dangerously in Devonshire.
Tanzania Thomas, 23, denied the charge when she appeared in Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
The incident…

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Senior injured by downed utility line in Hamilton Parish

January 4, 2025

A man believed to be in his seventies has sustained injuries as a result of a downed utility line in Hamilton Parish.
Traffic is being diverted in the area of Shelly Bay MarketPlace.
A spokeswoman for…

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Gavin Manders celebrates pickleball success in Jamaica

January 3, 2025

An annual festive trip to the Caribbean for Gavin Manders has resulted in picking up two titles at the Pickle & Chill Jamaica Christmas Pickleball.
Manders defeated Brandon Tom 11-2, 11-7 to win t…

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Oliver Betschart tied for eighth after Orange Bowl first round

January 3, 2025

Oliver Betschart made a solid start to the Junior Orange Bowl International Championship at the Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables, Florida, on Friday.
The 16-year-old amateur carded an impressive t…

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Police investigating fracas at cricket match

January 3, 2025

Police appealed for information after an altercation involving several young people at a cricket match on New Year’s Day.
The Bermuda Police Service said officers responded to a report of a disturbanc…

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Minister of Education on extended leave of sickness

January 3, 2025

The Minister of Education is on extended medical leave, the Cabinet Office has advised.
A spokeswoman for the department said that Diallo Rabain was convalescing.
She said: “Pending his return to ac…

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New travel requirements for non-EU nationals

January 3, 2025

New requirements are being introduced for non-European Union nationals travelling for short stays in 29 European counties, Bermuda’s London Office has advised.
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an autom…

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Public works ministry warns of limited road access near Flatts

January 3, 2025

Lane closures will affect a portion of North Shore Road for a month to allow for plant removal and fencing, the public works ministry has announced.
The section, between Barker’s Hill in Devonshire an…

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Judge takes aim at DPP for ‘abject disrespect to court’

January 3, 2025

A Supreme Court judge has criticised the Department of Public Prosecutions after Crown counsel failed to attend a sentencing hearing.
Puisne Judge Juan Wolffe spoke out as he prepared to sentence fo…

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Palomar Holdings closes deal

January 3, 2025

Palomar Holdings Inc, the parent company of Palomar Specialty Reinsurance Company Bermuda Ltd, has completed the acquisition of New Jersey-headquartered First Indemnity of America Insurance Company.
C…

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Grant Thornton deal closes

January 3, 2025

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC in the United States and Grant Thornton Ireland have closed their previously announced transaction to create a global multidisciplinary platform providing audit, advisory a…

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‘I just can’t believe this is happening to me’

January 3, 2025

Rafael Campos, a surprise winner of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship in November, has reflected on his huge victory on the island as he prepares to tee off in the first PGA tournament of the year….

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Lane and road closures planned for this month

January 3, 2025

Road works and a 5k event will affect traffic in Warwick and Pembroke, the Ministry of Public Works announced.
A spokesman said Middle Road, between Longford Road and Camp Hill, will be reduced to one…

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Police report ‘relatively peaceful’ festive period

January 3, 2025

The Bermuda Police Service responded to about 250 calls for service over the festive season, which resulted in dozens of arrests for various offences.
It said that between December 24 and January 2, 4…

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