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A school that gives adult learners a chance to succeed academically has shared how it increased its enrolment almost ten fold by identifying where the traditional education system had not worked for i…

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Man remanded over breach of bail conditions, unpaid fines

January 7, 2026

A man had traffic fines converted to time in custody yesterday after he was remanded over several breaches of his bail conditions.
Xymiko Williams, 20, had been granted bail after being charged in Jul…

Excess capital sets stage for reinsurance mergers, Aon says

January 7, 2026

Record levels of capital and more competition are likely to drive a new phase of consolidation in the global reinsurance market, with pressure expected to fall most heavily on smaller and private-equi…

Bermuda among priciest countries for mobile data

January 7, 2026

A company providing a pay-as-you-go eSIM service to global travellers has listed Bermuda with the most expensive mobile data package for visitors.
The Bcengi TravelPass keeps users “connected worldwid…

Zydon Lightbourne Furbert latest young star off to Montverde

January 7, 2026

Zydon Lightbourne Furbert, one of Bermuda’s most promising sportsmen, has left the island to further his career at Montverde Academy in Florida.
Lightbourne Furbert, who has represented Bermuda intern…

Early chance for athletes to qualify for Carifta Games

January 6, 2026

Bermuda’s young athletes have a chance to hit the qualifying standards for the Carifta Games when the first of four trials are held on Wednesday.
Flora Duffy Stadium is the venue for the event, which …

Lower expenses lift US property and casualty underwriting results

January 6, 2026

United States property and casualty insurers cut their underwriting expenses to the lowest level in a decade in 2024, helping drive the industry’s combined ratio back below break-even, according to a …

Clyde Best film screening at Bermuda College

January 6, 2026

A small audience will get the opportunity to watch the completed documentary about football icon Clyde Best at Bermuda College, on Wednesday afternoon.
The screening of the almost complete documentary…

Eric Andersen to join AIG as president and CEO-elect

January 6, 2026

Eric Andersen, an insurance industry veteran, will join American International Group as president and chief executive-elect from February 16.
The move follows a decision by Peter Zaffino, chairman and…

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Residents urged to avail of physicals covered by HIP

January 6, 2026

Residents have been urged to take advantage of an annual opportunity for insight into their health as relief from out-of-pocket costs for physicals through a government healthcare programme take effec…

George Hutchings joins Bermuda Container Line board

January 6, 2026

Bermuda Container Line Ltd has announced the appointment of George Hutchings to its board of directors. Mr Hutchings has also been named deputy chairman, the company has announced.
BCL plays a crucial…

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Lane closures affect traffic in Devonshire and Smith’s

January 6, 2026

Drivers had to roll with the changes this week on Orange Valley Road between Middle Road and Parson’s Lane in Devonshire, where works are being undertaken to accommodate water main replacement and roa…

New contracts for Borr Drilling

January 6, 2026

Borr Drilling Limited has announced new contract commitments for two of its premium jack-up rigs.
In the Americas, the Ran has received a one-well extension with ENI in Mexico. The well has an anticip…

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Deadline for jury reform feedback extended

January 6, 2026

A public consultation on proposed changes to the island’s jury system has been extended to the end of this month, the Government announced today.

Measures being considered include reducing the num…

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Friends of Hospice renamed to reflect wider mission

January 6, 2026

A charity that supported Agape House for more than three decades has been renamed in an effort to better align the title with its mission.
Friends of Hospice announced today that it has become Compass…

Corporate tax agency buildout tops $15m

January 6, 2026

The newly established Corporate Income Tax Agency has contracts and advisory costs totalling more than $15 million so far, an analysis of procurement records by The
Royal Gazette shows.
The agency …

Bermuda company says colleague is jailed in Venezuela

January 6, 2026

Gold Reserve Ltd has welcomed the removal of Nicolás Maduro by the United States.
The Bermudian-based company issued a statement on Sunday praising Donald Trump, the US president’s administration and …

Reinsurers urged to look beyond price as capital seeks new risks

January 6, 2026

The January 1 renewals have demonstrated Bermuda’s central role in the global reinsurance market, with negotiations finalised late in the cycle but progressing in an “orderly fashion”, according to Jo…

Snooker and pool communities pay respects to Gary Bascome

January 6, 2026

The local pool and snooker communities are mourning the loss of one of their greatest ambassadors, Gary Bascome, who passed away recently at the of age 76.
During more than four decades of involvement…

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Sharp end-of-year rise in calls for mental health services

January 6, 2026

A holistic wellness centre has seen demand for its mental health services surge this festive season due to a growing openness to the topic as well as the heightened anxieties that can come with the ti…

Global minimum tax package announced

January 5, 2026

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has announced decisions among more than 145 countries and jurisdictions for a co-ordinated plan for a global minimum tax.
But the so-called I…

Sharmini Samuels appointed CUO of Fergus Re

January 5, 2026

Sharmini Samuels has been appointed chief underwriting officer of the Bermuda-based collateralized reinsurance company, Fergus Re.
The company specializes in the reinsurance of primary-layer casualty …

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Police reassure public over attempted home invasion

January 5, 2026

Elements of a police response that were caught on camera and circulated over social media were a part of standard protocol, police assured the public.
Antoine Daniels, the Assistant Commissioner of Po…

Andy Jansen joins Cushman and Wakefield

January 5, 2026

Bermuda domiciled global real estate services firm, Cushman & Wakefield, has hired Andy Jansen as president of project & development services.
The firm completed its change of place of incorpo…

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Stabbing on Front Street under police investigation

January 5, 2026

A man is in stable condition after a stabbing at The Front Yard in the early hours of Sunday.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said officers were near the Front Street business when a fight …

Bank closes higher

January 5, 2026

The RG/BSX and the Bermuda Stock Exchange remained idle today, with the index remaining at 3,197.60.
Butterfield Bank finished at $50.37 on the New York Stock Exchange, 67 cents (1.35 per cent) higher…

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Mental assessments ordered for repeat offender after awning fire

January 5, 2026

A serial offender made his first appearance in Supreme Court this morning after burning down the awning of an insurance office building.
Eric Richardson, 34, was sent to the higher court last Friday f…

Irving Romaine and Roderick Masters to coach Bailey’s Bay

January 5, 2026

Former team-mates Irving Romaine and Roderick Masters will share head coaching duties at Bailey’s Bay.
Club president Stephen Outerbridge confirmed yesterday that the pair have agreed to succeed Gus L…

Bermuda Karting Association opens 2026 in style

January 5, 2026

The Bermuda Karting Association launched its 50th anniversary year in style on Sunday, with 39 karts taking to the Southside Raceway for the opening race day of 2026 with the eighth race of the Bermud…

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Tributes paid to ‘The Gombey Man’

January 5, 2026

The legacy of an award-winning Gombey, who helped preserve and strengthen one of the island’s deeply cherished tradition, has been celebrated as embodying pride in heritage.
Tyrone Alexander “Funk” Ne…

Devonshire Cougars start new year with victory

January 5, 2026

Chae Brangman marked his return to Devonshire Cougars’s starting line-up by getting on the scoresheet in his team’s 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Boulevard Blazers at Devonshire Recreation Club o…

Double‑digit reinsurance rate cuts favour buyers, analysts say

January 5, 2026

Rates for property catastrophe reinsurance fell sharply at the January 1 renewals and handed leverage back to buyers, according to Michael van Slooten, head of market analysis at Aon’s Reinsurance Sol…

Lorna Hutchman is new Penrose partner

January 5, 2026

Lorna Hutchman has been named as a new partner to Penrose Partners, the award-winning digital asset consultancy.
Previously the Bermuda-headquartered firm’s chief marketing officer, Ms Hutchman has su…

What’s next for the markets in 2026 and beyond?

January 5, 2026

Throughout 2025, the United States economy demonstrated notable resilience despite persistent macroeconomic uncertainty surrounding fiscal and trade policy.
Consumer spending remained firm, supported …

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Zip line proposer may appeal planning rejection

January 5, 2026

The developer behind a proposed zip line in Southlands said it was considering an appeal after planners rejected its application.
An EDI Bermuda spokesman said that it was “exploring the available opt…

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US strikes in Venezuela affect airline’s flights to Bermuda

January 5, 2026

Several flights operated by BermudAir were cancelled yesterday, one apparently the result of “ripple effects” from US airstrikes on Venezuela.
Flight 2T604 from Toronto, Canada, to LF Wade Internation…

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Bermuda’s outdoors features on US travel show

January 5, 2026

A hunting trip down to Tobacco Bay in search of invasive lionfish is among several outdoor experiences featured in an episode of a US travel show.
Actor David Moscow, the host of the documentary serie…

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Jack Ward (1953-2025): mentor and conservationist

January 5, 2026

Jack Ward, a dedicated conservationist and the first director of the Department of Conservation Services, has died at the age of 72.
Mr Ward was remembered as a cheerful man and an astute scientist wi…

Diaje Hart scores late penalty as Paget ease relegation fears

January 4, 2026

X-Roads 0 Paget 1

Captain Diaje Hart kept his composure to score a late penalty as Paget pulled well clear of the relegation zone with a win against X-Roads in St David’s on Sunday.
Hart sent X-R…

Devonshire Colts stay in title chase by denting Village hopes

January 4, 2026

Devonshire Colts 2 North Village 1

Chemarl Henry scored twice as Devonshire Colts came from behind to boost their Premier Division title hopes and simultaneously dent the chances of North Villag…

PHC keep up with contenders after tight win over St George’s

January 4, 2026

St George’s 1 PHC 2

Enrique Russell scored either side of half time as PHC kept pace with the Premier Division title contenders courtesy of a tight win against a depleted St George’s at Wellingto…

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Cost of living savings directory launched

January 4, 2026

The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched an online tool which centralises verified discounts across sectors.
The Savings Directory, described as a one-stop hub for verified discounts and savings prog…

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Pink Sands Scrambling 2026

January 4, 2026

Pink Sands Scrambling 2026 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Nathan Trott keeps another clean sheet in Cardiff win

January 4, 2026

Nathan Trott produced another clean sheet as his Cardiff City edged Wigan Athletic 1-0 at Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday.
The Bermudian goalkeeper was making his second start in Brian Barry-Murphy’s s…

Mandarin Oriental clears final hurdle for Jardine takeover

January 3, 2026

Mandarin Oriental International Ltd has confirmed the completion of the $925 million sale of One Causeway Bay in Hong Kong.
The announcement clears the way for the final major condition for its agree…

FC Bascome win Charlie Marshall final on penalties

January 3, 2026

FC Bascome 2 Warwick Football Academy 2 (FC Bascome win 5-4 on penalties)

FC Bascome lifted the Under-18 Charlie Marshall Cup after coming through a dramatic penalty shoot-out against Warwick Foo…

Dandy Town cap fantastic week with win over Social Club

January 3, 2026

Dandy Town 4 Young Men’s Social Club 0

Dandy Town finished a fantastic week on a high after thrashing Social Club at White Hill Field on Saturday afternoon.
Just two days after beating North Vill…

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Carnival in Bermuda set to return in June

January 3, 2026

Carnival in Bermuda will take to the streets again in June with six days of events scheduled.
In a statement, organisers said that Carnival in Bermuda will be held from June 10 and 15, National Heroes…

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US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro and his wife

January 3, 2026

The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure…

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Former police commissioner George Jackson dies

January 3, 2026

George Jackson, a former Commissioner of Police, has died after a period of illness at the age of 73.
The Bermuda Ex-Police Association announced on Facebook that Mr Jackson had died on New Year’s Da…