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ATM fraudster jailed for three years

January 3, 2026

An American visitor who stole just over $100,000 from bank machines in transactions spanning eight days last summer has been sentenced to three years behind bars.
Derek Telles, 38, of California, plea…

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Drumming in new year, Gombeys also pay respects

January 3, 2026

New Year’s Day is among popular times during the season for the island’s Gombey troupes to don regalia for performances in public.
For the H&H Gombeys, welcoming 2026 came with a poignant look bac…

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Public notice details $3.7m in housing contracts

January 3, 2026

Redevelopment works for a housing project at the East End and the purchase of container homes by the Government stand out among agreements disclosed in about $3.7 million of contracts issued over the …

Leaders Hornets resume league title bid

January 3, 2026

Dandy Town will shift their focus back to the title race after retaining the Friendship Trophy with victory over North Village on New Year’s Day.
The Premier Division leaders host Young Men’s Social C…

Comet class mourn loss of Zaniko Hendrickson

January 3, 2026

Bermuda Comet Class Association president Maxwell Curtis has paid tribute to his late sailing colleague Zaniko Hendrickson, who recently passed away at age 35.
Curtis described the Mid Atlantic Boat a…

Ajani Robinson skips his way to success in China

January 3, 2026

Bermudian Ajani Robinson won gold in the Double Dutch Single Freestyle at the China Rope Skipping Association China Open in Shanghai.
Robinson, who represented the United States, beat more than 30 co…

Warwick and FC Bascome in Charles Marshall Cup final

January 3, 2026

Some of the best young football talent on the island will be on display when Warwick Football Academy and FC Bascome clash in the Charles Marshall Cup final at Somerset Cricket Club on Saturday (2.30p…

Curing post-holiday financial hangover

January 3, 2026

Every January tells a familiar story: the Christmas lights come down, the last of the leftovers are eaten, and reality sets in with the arrival of credit-card statements. After weeks of festive genero…

Should we help our adult daughter with financial turnaround?

January 3, 2026

Dear Dave,
Our daughter is 30, and she used to live a completely irresponsible lifestyle. This irresponsible behaviour extended into the way she handled her finances, too. While she was in college, sh…

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Sousa family welcomes first baby of 2026

January 3, 2026

Bermuda yesterday welcomed Henry Sousa — the first baby of 2026.
A spokeswoman for the Bermuda Hospitals Board said Henry was born to parents Emily and Ryan Sousa at 11.18am.
She added: “Baby Henry we…

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Bermudian film-maker co-directs fantasy horror movie

January 3, 2026

A Bermudian film-maker living in London has crafted his scariest film in a project exploring insecurity through the “Tooth Fairy”.
Nasir Simmons, 25, is putting the final touches on his indie film Gri…

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Rider injured in South Road, Warwick collision

January 2, 2026

Police were this evening diverting motorists away from the junction of Cobbs Hill and South Road in Warwick after a collision between a car and a motorcycle.
A police spokesman said that it was unders…

Bank falls in New York

January 2, 2026

The RG/BSX Index closed the week at 3,197.60, with no trading activity on Friday. For the week, the index rose 4.58 points (0.14 per cent), with 27,800 shares traded.
On the New York Stock Exchange, …

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Police investigating New Year’s Eve attempted home invasion

January 2, 2026

Police have launched an investigation into an attempted home invasion that took place mere minutes into 2026.
A police spokesman said that the incident unfolded at a Hamilton Parish residence at about…

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Sousa family welcome first baby of 2026

January 2, 2026

Bermuda this morning welcomed Henry Sousa — the first baby of 2026.
A spokeswoman for the Bermuda Hospitals Board said Henry was born to parents Emily and Ryan Sousa at 11.18am.
She added: “Baby Henry…

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Lane closures expected from tomorrow

January 2, 2026

Roads in four different parishes will be limited starting this month, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced.
A spokesman said there will be no through access along Orange Valley Road,…

Friendship Trophy and Shield Final

January 2, 2026

Friendship Trophy and Shield Final (Photographs by Ras Mykkal)

Retailer hit by soaring shipping costs

January 2, 2026

A political conflict more than 7,000 miles away is causing strife for some local retailers.
Chris Bryan, owner of Bermuda Trader, has seen shipping costs increase dramatically for the handmade goods …

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Ministers spend more than $162,000 on overseas travel

January 2, 2026

Ministers spent more than $162,000 on travel arrangements in 2025, according to the Government’s travel calendar.
Nine ministers took 41 trips during the year at an average cost of $3,959.12 per trip….

RG Fantasy League: more chips but don’t play them in haste

January 2, 2026

With the Premier League now at the halfway stage of the season after the completion of Gameweek 19, Fantasy League managers now have a second set of chips to use.
The refresh means all managers will …

Dandy Town retain Friendship Trophy with win over Village

January 2, 2026

Dandy Town 1 North Village 0

David Jones Jr struck early as Dandy Town retained their Friendship Trophy crown in a tight final at Wellington Oval on New Year’s Day.
Jones, one of the scorers in t…

Former Chief Justice Ian Kawaley to head Court of Appeal

January 2, 2026

Former Chief Justice Ian Kawaley will succeed Sir Christopher Clarke as president of the Court of Appeal, Government House has announced.
Sir Julian Flaux was appointed to the post of Justice of Appe…

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Woman escapes serious injury after car overturns in Sandys

January 1, 2026

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired after her car overturned in Sandys.
A police spokeswoman said that at about 8.45pm, police and other first responders received a report…

Nathan Rego scores stunner as Eagles beat Hood in Shield final

January 1, 2026

Somerset Eagles 2 Robin Hood 2 (Somerset Eagles win 5-4 on penalties)

Nathan Rego scored one of the goals of the season as Somerset Eagles battled past Robin Hood to win the First Division Shield…

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New Year’s Day with H&H Gombeys

January 1, 2026

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New Year’s Eve Celebration

January 1, 2026

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Dandy Town retain Friendship Trophy

January 1, 2026

Dandy Town 1 North Village 0

David Jones Jr struck early as Dandy Town retained their Friendship Trophy crown in a tight final at Wellington Oval on New Year’s Day.
Jones found the net in the sev…

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Police warn of crash on North Shore

January 1, 2026

A motorcycle rider was reportedly injured this afternoon in a crash just east of Barker’s Hill on North Shore Road in Devonshire.
A police spokesman said the man was attended to at the scene by emerge…

WTW peers into the future of the Bermuda market

January 1, 2026

Bermuda’s insurance market can expect to welcome a “Class of 2026” an advisory, broking and solutions company has reported.
Willis Towers Watson’s presentation entitled Insurance Marketplace Realities…

Coney Island event gets seal of approval from government

January 1, 2026

Jaché Adams, the minister of public works and environment, has hailed the Coney Island Pink Sand Scramble 2.0 as a huge success.
Th event, which had attracted criticism from environmental campaigners …

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Revellers gather in St George’s to bid farewell to 2025

December 31, 2025

King’s Square was filled with music this evening as crowds of revellers gathered to ring in 2026 at the annual Onion Drop.
The longstanding St George’s tradition, organised by the Corporation of St Ge…

Allshores rises on BSX

December 31, 2025

The RG/BSX Index rose 4.58 points, or 0.14 per cent today to close at 3,197.60, based on the trading of 10,300 shares of Allshores Ltd.
Allshores rose 50 cents (2.9 per cent) to close at $18.
Butterf…

China Everbright Water pay out on 2024 Notes

December 31, 2025

China Everbright Water Limited will pay interest on its 2024 first tranche medium-term notes, which have a principal amount of RMB1.5 billion ($214.4 million) and were issued to institutional investor…

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Police to increase traffic checks on new year’s eve

December 31, 2025

The officer heading holiday policing today urged the public to continue safety precautions into the new year.
Acting Superintendent Alexander Rollin said a high-profile police presence will remain in …

Longtail Re has grown assets to $6bn

December 31, 2025

Longtail Re is growing fast and delivering attractive returns on its portfolio of casualty and longer-tailed underwriting, Artemis is reporting.
The Bermudian-based casualty reinsurer operated by asse…

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Government House announces new judicial appointments

December 31, 2025

Ian Kawaley will succeed Sir Christopher Clarke as President of the Court of Appeal, Government House has announced.
Sir Julian Flaux was appointed to the post of Justice of Appeal and Sir Gary Hicki…

Commercial real estate sales double

December 31, 2025

A new look for Hamilton is emerging with nearly 200,000 sq ft of additional office inventory anticipated by 2027.
A strong commercial real estate market is being driven by steady growth in internation…

One in five insurers failing data-classification rules, BMA warns

December 31, 2025

One in five insurance entities operating in Bermuda has yet to complete the classification of its data, a basic regulatory requirement under the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s cyber-risk framework, acco…

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BTA inked $32m in contracts this year

December 31, 2025

Tourism contracts for 2025 to the tune of $32 million have been disclosed by the Bermuda Tourism Authority — with two headline sports events accounting for much of the spending.
The bulk of the funds …

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Ho ho no: police arrest 24 over the Christmas holiday weekend

December 30, 2025

Police arrested two dozen people over the course of the Christmas holiday weekend, a quarter of whom for driving while impaired.
Of the six, three were arrested at the scene of a collision.
Arthur Gla…

Gallagher Re launches risk transfer team for captives

December 30, 2025

Gallagher Re has launched a dedicated captives risk transfer team within its global facultative business.
The new team will provide tailored facultative and structured reinsurance solutions across a w…

Bank falls again

December 30, 2025

The RG/BSX Index remained at 3,193.01 on Tuesday in the absence of any trading.
On the New York Stock Exchange, Butterfield Bank fell 31 cents (0.62 per cent) to close at $50.06, with 86,840 shares t…

QBE executes $400 million cat bond

December 30, 2025

The Bermuda Stock Exchange announced Monday that QBE Insurance Group Limited closed a new catastrophe bond through the issuance of the Series 2025-2 Class A Principal-at-Risk Variable Rate Notes by it…

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Tributes paid to lifetime Gombey Zaniko Hendrickson

December 30, 2025

A prominent cultural figure as a member of the H & H Gombeys who loomed large in local sport has been mourned as “a young leader whose influence spanned culture, sport and community life, and whos…

Man fined more than $10,000 for taking parrotfish

December 30, 2025

A man who targeted a protected species of fish left Magistrates’ Court yesterday with a fine totalling $10,500.
Christopher Burgess, 32, admitted unlawfully taking parrotfish from an exclusive economi…

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Caines unopposed in bid for councillor seat

December 30, 2025

Maxanne Caines has been declared the newest councillor for the Corporation of Hamilton after no other candidates put their names forward.

Ms Caines, who runs her own events business and is active …

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Volunteers turn out again in wake of Christmas celebrations

December 30, 2025

A day after revellers celebrated Christmas on Elbow Beach, Keep Bermuda Beautiful was out on the sands according to custom, collecting hundreds of pounds of trash as part of its annual clean-up of the…

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Public advised to alert police over washed-up packages

December 30, 2025

“Suspicious packages” which have washed ashore on some South Shore beaches in recent weeks should not be handled if discovered, police have warned.
A police spokesman said that while there was no indi…

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Rider hurt in November crash becomes island’s 11th road death

December 30, 2025

A 64-year-old man who was injured last month in a collision has become the island’s eleventh road death of 2025.
Glen Ford succumbed to injuries sustained at about 6.15am on November 19, in a collisio…

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Road closures announced for the Butterfield Mile

December 30, 2025

Front Street will be closed to road traffic next month in light of the annual Butterfield Mile Races.
The night-time race, held by the Bermuda National Athletics Association, will take place on Januar…