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Rarely seen owl spotted in Bermuda

December 10, 2024

Two owls that rarely visit the island were spotted on Sunday near LF Wade International Airport.
The short-eared owls, which typically hunt during the day, were seen by Miguel Mejías, of the Bermuda A…

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Historical boathouse at Bailey’s Bay eyed for rebuild

December 10, 2024

An historical boathouse overlooking Bailey’s Bay could be rebuilt more than a decade after it was destroyed by hurricanes.
A planning application this month proposed reconstructing a structure associa…

Earl Leader knocks out US seed at Bermuda Breeze Championships

December 9, 2024

Bermudian Earl Leader knocked out one of the fancied players in the Over 75 Men’s Singles on the opening day of the Bermuda Breeze Tennis Championships
Leader beat third seed John Payne, from Canada, …

More than 50 teams compete on first day of Bermuda Goodwill Pro-Am

December 9, 2024

More than 50 teams from around the world were in action on day one of the Goodwill Bermuda Pro-Am 2024 golf tournament on Monday.
Teams from USA, Canada, Italy, Scotland and Bermuda were split across …

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Human rights highlighted ahead of global commemoration

December 9, 2024

The community has been urged to continue advocating for the rights of all.
The Bermuda Human Rights Commission issued the call as the global community observes Human Rights Day tomorrow.
Lisa Reed, ex…

Owners of island firm agree $13.45bn business take over

December 9, 2024

The owner of a Bermudian-based alternative risk management specialist business has agreed a $13.45 billion deal to buy a US insurance broker.
Arthur J Gallagher & Co, which owns Artex Risk Solutio…

Afiniti completes recapitalisation transaction

December 9, 2024

Bermudian-domiciled artificial intelligence firm Afiniti Ltd has successfully completed a recapitalisation transaction.
The firm, which once promised to bring 1,000 jobs to the island, said the transa…

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Warning on public transport card scam

December 9, 2024

The Government has sounded the alarm over a scam circulating on social media advertising a public transport “Smart Pass”.
The fraudulent advertisement claims a card can be purchased for $2.55 and pro…

AM Best affirms ratings of Bermuda’s Orion Reinsurance

December 9, 2024

AM Best has affirmed the credit ratings of Orion Reinsurance (Bermuda) Ltd, a Class 3 captive insurance company that was set up on the island in 2004.
The ratings agency affirmed the financial strengt…

Ratings of Lancashire Holdings and subsidiaries are affirmed

December 9, 2024

AM Best has affirmed the credit ratings of Bermudian-based Lancashire Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries.
The ratings agency affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term is…

Minister tells forum of island’s commitment to green energy

December 9, 2024

The Government has emphasised its commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions.
Home affairs minister Walter Roban made the statement after attending the 2024 High-Level Caribbean Forum in Barba…

Coach of top Bermuda sailors features in prestigious magazine

December 9, 2024

The coach of two of Bermuda’s top sailors has been featured in one of the sport’s premier publications.
Shaun Priestley, who coaches Adriana Penruddocke and Sebastian Kempe, spoke to Yachts and Yachti…

Bermuda looking to shake things up against Mexico

December 9, 2024

Bermuda’s international cricketers are looking to sustain their impressive form as they return from a rare day off in Argentina.
The national team began their ICC T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Qualifier …

Court House supports Dementia Bermuda with $4,500 donation

December 9, 2024

Court House Squash & Wellness has donated $4,500 to Dementia Bermuda in support of Bermudians living with dementia and their caregivers.
The money was raised at the organisation’s annual members’ …

Signet Jewelers reports drop in operating income to $9.2m

December 9, 2024

Bermudian-based Signet Jewelers Ltd, the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery, has reported operating income of $9.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025.
Reporting results for th…

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Households urged to donate $25 to Christmas campaign

December 9, 2024

Hundreds are still feeling the economic brunt of Covid-19, the head of a local charity has warned.
Gina Spence-Virgil, founder and chief executive of the Gina Spence Programme, said some of the more t…

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Makerspace unveiled at CedarBridge Academy

December 9, 2024

A space intended for people to collaborate and work on creative projects was last week unveiled at CedarBridge Academy.
The first phase of the makerspaces project, which was borne out of the 2023 Thro…

Red Cross Jingle Bell 5K

December 9, 2024

Red Cross Jingle Bell 5K (Photographs by Ras Mykkal)

Young footballers star on social media for academy in Spain

December 9, 2024

Two young Bermudians have appeared in Instagram posts from a leading football academy in Spain to talk about their lifestyle.
Chazz Manning and Michael Burcher, both aged 14, show off some of their sk…

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Man accused of child-related offences

December 9, 2024

A Warwick man has been accused of committing offences against a child more than 30 years ago.
The 61-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared in Magistrates’ Court today, when he…

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Information campaign launched ahead of Pipa legislation

December 9, 2024

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has launched an education drive ahead of the full implementation of privacy legislation in the new year.
The Know Your Rights campaign was designed to help peop…

Logan Watson-Brown puts injury fears behind her at World Championships

December 9, 2024

Swimmer Logan Watson-Brown is putting her injury nightmare behind her as she prepares to take the plunge for Bermuda in the World Short Course Championships.
Watson-Brown is representing the island al…

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Scaur Hill safety project on course for early completion

December 9, 2024

A safety enhancement project in the West End is expected to be finished a month earlier than scheduled, the Ministry of Public Works said today.
The $1.1 million scheme involved replacing a deteriora…

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Drivers taken to hospital after crash in Hamilton

December 9, 2024

Two people were hurt in a collision in Hamilton this morning, police said.
The Bermuda Police Service posted on Facebook that two cars crashed at the junction of Court Street and Reid Street at about …

High import costs hurting small businesses

December 9, 2024

After fighting high import costs this year, many local small business are hoping for relief in 2025.
Retailer Reva Minors, of Loquat Roots, has seen mushrooming costs to import herbs and spices for h…

BMA publishes UK sanctions involving New IRA

December 9, 2024

New sanctions published to the Bermuda Monetary Authority website for the first time have targeted Northern Ireland related terrorism.
The sanctions come under Domestic Counter-Terrorism Regulations, …

BAS doubles net income to $1m

December 9, 2024

Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd and its subsidiaries have reported net income from continuing operations of $1 million for the six months ended September 30, doubling the $500,000 in net income recorded…

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Department of Corrections said to be short of 100 staff

December 9, 2024

Prison officers have been working under crisis conditions for more than ten years while the Department of Corrections is vastly underfunded, the chairman of the Prison Officers Association has said.
A…

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Bermuda College ramps up cybersecurity after breaches

December 9, 2024

Bermuda College has implemented “advanced cybersecurity measures” through upgrades to its critical software systems.
In its 2023-24 annual report, the college said it expanded its information technolo…

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Church spreads the love at neighbourhood social event

December 9, 2024

Children at a Pembroke neighbourhood enjoyed some holiday cheer yesterday during a free event aimed at bringing the community together.
The Christmas on the Curve social, hosted by the Church of God o…

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Schools jingle all the way to Skyport Carol-Off finals

December 9, 2024

A winner’s concert after the results came in for Skyport’s second annual Great Bermuda Carol-Off has been announced by the airport management firm.
The schools will perform at LF Wade International Ai…

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Hotel plans new look for beachside amenities

December 9, 2024

A Hamilton Parish hotel seeks a revamp for its waterfront with the construction of a new beachside bar and other amenities.
A recent application, submitted by Rosewood Tucker’s Point, proposed tearing…

Social Club grab valuable three points

December 8, 2024

Young Men’s Social Club 1 Devonshire Cougars 0

Social Club captain Ryan Parris scored the lone goal in the second half to lead Young Men’s Social Club to an important victory over fellow struggle…

More than 500 runners take part in Red Cross Jingle Bell 5K

December 8, 2024

More than 500 runners and walkers took to the streets on Sunday to take part in the Red Cross Jingle Bell 5K.
With all funds raised heading the way of the Bermuda Red Cross, which does hugely valuable…

Stylish Dandy Town beat champions PHC

December 8, 2024

Dandy Town 3 PHC 0

Dandy Town thrust themselves into contention for the Premier Division title with a convincing win over champions PHC at Goose Gosling Field on Sunday.
Three unanswered goals f…

Kristian Muldoon and Eilidh Franklin prevail in squash championships

December 8, 2024

Kristian Muldoon and Eilidh Franklin were crowned champions as the Bermuda Squash Championships concluded in Devonshire.
Muldoon fought from a game down to overcome D’Vario Thompson 3-1 in a gruelling…

AM Best affirms ratings of Hannover Re and subsidiaries

December 8, 2024

AM Best has affirmed the credit ratings of Germany-based Hannover Re and its main subsidiaries, including island-headquartered Hannover Re (Bermuda) Ltd and Hannover Life Reassurance Company of Americ…

Bermuda beach volleyball team finish 16th in Costa Rica

December 8, 2024

Kyle Hamilton and Sean Tucker finished sixteenth at the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation Beach Tour in Costa Rica today.
The Bermuda team lost out in three sets to Justin …

James Flude appointed CEO of Lancashire Insurance US

December 8, 2024

Lancashire Holdings Ltd has made a raft of senior leadership changes, including James Flude’s appointment as chief executive of Lancashire Insurance US and Huw Jones’s appointment to the new role of c…

Bermuda’s lawyers and firms recognised in fintech guide

December 8, 2024

Bermuda’s legal fraternity has been recognised in the Chambers and Partners Fintech 2025 Guide.
A leading directory for the legal industry, Chambers ranks law firms and their lawyers across 200 jurisd…

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Boat parade lights up Hamilton Harbour with an aerial twist

December 8, 2024

A blustery evening blossomed into a sea of colour last night in Hamilton Harbour.
The Christmas Boat Parade returned with its usual creative flair — continuing a tradition dating back to 1998.
Dancers…

Bermuda make light work of Panama

December 8, 2024

St Albans Club, Corimayo, Buenos Aires (Panama won toss): Bermuda beat Panama by nine wickets

Bermuda won another one-sided contest at the ICC T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Americas Qualifier when t…

AM Best affirms ratings of Harrington Re companies

December 8, 2024

AM Best has affirmed the credit ratings of Harrington Re Ltd and Harrington Reinsurance Holdings Ltd, both of which are domiciled in Bermuda.
The ratings agency affirmed the financial strength rating …

Live blog: Bermuda v Panama

December 8, 2024

Bermuda take on Panama in the ICC T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Qualifier on Sunday as they look to follow up an easy win against Surinam yesterday.
We’ll have all the action from the very first ball wit…

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Teenager suffers head injuries in crash

December 8, 2024

A teenager is in hospital with head injuries following a crash in Smith’s last night.
According to police, the collision between two motorcycles occurred shortly after 10pm at the junction of Verdmont…

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City Christmas Boat Parade

December 7, 2024

City Christmas Boat Parade (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Wolves beat Lions to move off bottom of Premier Division

December 7, 2024

Paget 1 Wolves 2

Wolves stepped into the Lions’ den at Southampton Oval on Saturday and came away with all three points.
Second-half strikes from Torque Outerbridge and Samario Valasse-Paul helpe…

Nina Gotfredsen leads Bermuda sailors at World Championships

December 7, 2024

Bermuda’s Optimist sailors have completed their first day at the World Championships in Argentina.
The five-strong squad are competing in a field of 224 teenage sailors, with the huge regatta split i…

North Village return to winning ways

December 7, 2024

North Village 3 Devonshire Colts 0

North Village made a resounding comeback after last week’s disappointing loss to beat Devonshire Colts 3-0 at Wellington Oval on Saturday.
London Steede’s first…

Bermuda flex muscles against lightweight Surinam

December 7, 2024

Hurlingham Club, Buenos Aires (Bermuda won toss): Bermuda (2pts) beat Surinam (0) by 92 runs

Any of the residual anxiety from 24 hours earlier when Bermuda were unable to get on to the park again…