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Bermuda volleyball teams to compete at US Open

May 21, 2025

Bermuda’s men’s and women’s volleyball teams are hoping to make an impact at the USA Open National Championships next week.
The Devil’s Isle women’s team and the Ace Boyz men’s team will head to Denve…

Adriana Penruddocke happy after World Championships

May 21, 2025

Adriana Penruddocke is pleased with the way she coped with testing conditions at the ILCA World Championships in Qingdao, China.
The Bermuda Olympian finished 33rd among the 99-strong women’s ILCA 6 d…

Shayla Cann revels in CAA Championship glory

May 21, 2025

The Coastal Athletic Association Women’s Track & Field Championship proved to be a proud and memorable occasion for Shayla Cann.
The Bermudian runner played an integral role in helping Elon Univer…

Brookfield House hits milestone with topping-out ceremony

May 21, 2025

Brookfield House marked a significant milestone yesterday with a topping-out ceremony at its Front Street construction site, as the final steel beam was hoisted into place.
The beam was decorated wit…

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National entity to manage mental health support

May 21, 2025

Plans are under way for the creation of a national mental health co-ordination and advocacy organisation to support residents, the Minister of Health has revealed.
Kim Wilson said that the centralised…

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Four payouts to former BTA staff total $600,000

May 21, 2025

Four former employees of the Bermuda Tourism Authority received more than $600,000 in total as part of settlement packages or separation agreements in a three-year period, The Royal Gazette can reveal…

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Contracts for foreign education reform consultants detailed

May 21, 2025

Details of work agreed with Australian-based consultants to guide education reform have been published on a government website, including a breakdown of the costs.
The Innovation Unit’s “proposals” l…

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Lawyer says ‘foolish’ client was accessory after the fact

May 21, 2025

A lawyer told the Supreme Court that his client did not plot to murder Letrae Doeman but was guilty of being “a fool” and an accessory after the fact.
Nasaje Anderson, Aaron Perinchief, Jukai Burgess …

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Dangerous driver banned from roads until July 2027

May 21, 2025

A man with a history of driving offences has been banned from the roads after he led police on a high-speed chase.
Aniki Gaiton, 22, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving in Magistrates’ Court yesterday…

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FoodHub donates to Teen Haven

May 21, 2025

FoodHub raised more than $2,500 for a teen-centred charity during the Agricultural Exhibition last month.
Restaurant staff presented a cheque for $2,516 to Teen Haven last Thursday.
Charity chairwoman…

New directors at Hamilton Insurance

May 20, 2025

Karen Green and David Priebe have joined Hamilton Insurance board of directors, while longstanding director Bill Freda has retired.
Mr Freda had served on the Hamilton board since June 2014, and was c…

Hamilton Princess launches travel collection

May 20, 2025

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has teamed up with SteamLine Luggage, a luxury travel brand, and Riley Sheehey, an American artist, to launch a limited-edition travel collection inspired by Ber…

Wicked theme for Mosaic You Go Girl Relay

May 20, 2025

Registration is open for the 14th annual Mosaic You Go Girl Relay, happening on June 1 with a Wicked twist.
The hit movie and musical is this year’s special theme for the Women’s Resource Centre fundr…

Everest appoints Darryl Page to board

May 20, 2025

Everest Group, the Bermudian-based global reinsurance and insurance firm, has added Darryl Page, a veteran insurance executive, to its board of directors as an independent, non-executive member.
Mr Pa…

BSX falls on Tuesday

May 20, 2025

The RG/BSX Index fell 13.99 points, or 0.50 per cent, to 2,812.85, based on the trading of 359 shares of Butterfield Bank.
The company fell 25 cents (0.6 per cent) to close at $42.25.
On the New York …

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Police renew appeal for witnesses to Legends attack

May 20, 2025

The Bermuda Police Service appealed again for witnesses in connection with a double murder at the Legends Bar in Somerset.
Jasmin Smith, 32, and Shaquan Williams, 29, were killed when shots were fired…

Apex takes majority stake in Tokeny

May 20, 2025

Apex Group, a global financial services provider founded in Bermuda, has acquired a majority stake in Tokeny, a Luxembourg-based tokenisation platform, as part of its strategy to lead the institution…

Brookfield House reaches milestone with topping-out

May 20, 2025

Brookfield House marked a major milestone today with a topping-out ceremony at its Front Street construction site, as the final steel beam was hoisted into place. The beam was decorated with the flags…

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Unpleasant smell could have been sargassum seaweed

May 20, 2025

Sargassum seaweed could have been the cause of a foul smell emanating out of the West End and other locations around the island last week.
A post on the Facebook group MAJ’s List questioned a chemica…

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Vintage superbikes to be featured at Motorfest

May 20, 2025

High-speed superbikes will be showcased on Front Street this year when the Scooter Mart Motor Fest returns next month.
A spokesman said the event, presented by Bermuda Charge, will feature its first o…

Register for Deloitte Open tennis and pickleball tournaments

May 20, 2025

Time is running out for tennis and pickleball players to register for the Deloitte Open.
Tennis players have until Saturday and pickleball players until June 1 to register for the events, which will b…

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WindReach enjoys $35k injection thanks to donor efforts

May 20, 2025

WindReach Bermuda’s educational and therapeutic programmes for people with diverse needs have benefited from a $35,000 donation from a captive insurance company.
L&F Indemnity Limited, a Bermudia…

New hires to help BermudAir expand relationships

May 20, 2025

To strengthen partnerships and relationships, BermudAir has hired business development directors, Nicole Conrad and Ryan Lettow.
“This is a meaningful investment in the future of our indirect distribu…

New labour officer gets green light in House of Assembly

May 20, 2025

Legislators have approved the creation of a Director of Labour, with support from the Opposition.
The House of Assembly passed the Department of Labour Act 2025 last night, with Jason Hayward, the Min…

Caitlyn Bobb savours life of faith, fight and fast times

May 20, 2025

Caitlyn Bobb has opened up about her faith and learning to race in a hijab as she reflects on one of the biggest wins in her collegiate track and field career.
Bobb, 22, raised her hands immediately t…

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Dead dogs at dump ‘no risk to public health’

May 20, 2025

Dead dogs dumped at a waste facility prompted assurances that there was no risk to public health and the animals were disposed of safely.
At least ten pitbulls were found exposed and unburied at the M…

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Doubling of fleet announced for BermudAir

May 20, 2025

The island’s flagship airline carrier has announced the arrival on Bermuda of its third aircraft ‒ with a fourth said to follow next month.
BermudAir said its new aircraft, Niel Jones, had been named …

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One suspect remains at large in Legends attack

May 20, 2025

Police have renewed their appeal to members of the public who may be able to identify people involved in a double murder to come forward and help catch the killers.
Acting Superintendent Jason Smith a…

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Brazilian fraudster facing prison for card scam

May 20, 2025

Prosecutors have called for a Brazilian who admitted money laundering as part of a credit card scam to be sentenced to at least three years behind bars.

Luca Bandeira, 22, pleaded guilty in the Su…

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Glenn Jones chosen as Bermuda Day grand marshal

May 20, 2025

The former interim chief executive of the Bermuda Tourism Authority is to be honoured alongside four other Bermudians on Bermuda Day.
The Department of Culture has appointed Glenn Jones as a grand mar…

Captain Dalin Richardson hails unbeaten Rangers

May 20, 2025

Southampton Rangers had plenty of cause for celebration after clinching the First Division T20 title at the weekend.
Under new coach Herbie Bascome, Rangers completed an unbeaten T20 league season whe…

More staff dormitories could ease housing crisis

May 20, 2025

Architect Germano Botelho thinks more staff dormitories for foreign workers could free up housing for the rest of the island and help to alleviate the housing crisis.
At the inaugural Infrastructure …

Experts float housing solutions

May 20, 2025

The data tells a challenging story: 375 Bermudian families are on housing waiting lists.
As Marico Thomas, the president of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, bluntly stated: “We are building seven uni…

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Hayward outlines work permits and end of digital nomad scheme

May 20, 2025

Work-permit applications could become “almost effortless” with the introduction of a more “user-friendly” process and the digitisation of immigration department services, the House of Assembly heard y…

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Suspended sentence for man who assaulted senior

May 20, 2025

A man who injured a senior was given a suspended prison sentence yesterday.
Reuben Curtis, 44, admitted causing Leonie Curtis grievous bodily harm and damaging her car when he appeared in Magistrates’…

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Morbid sight at dump ‘no risk to public health,’ says Government

May 19, 2025

A grisly scene of several dead dogs at a public dumping ground prompted the Government today to assure the public of its “safe” disposal processes.
At least ten pitbull corpses were found exposed and …

Bermuda’s banking sector reports $48.2m profit in Q1

May 19, 2025

Bermuda’s banking sector reported a net profit of $48.2 million in the first quarter of the year, reflecting a 65.3 per cent decrease compared to the previous quarter, according to the latest quarterl…

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Jones chosen as Bermuda Day grand marshal

May 19, 2025

The former head of the Bermuda Tourism Authority is to be honoured alongside four other Bermudians on Bermuda Day.
The Department of Culture has appointed Glenn Jones as a grand marshal for the parade…

D&O insurers saw strong 2024

May 19, 2025

US directors and officers liability insurers posted their best loss results in over a decade in 2024, thanks in part to reserve releases from earlier hard-market years, according to a new AM Best rep…

BMA warns of fraudulent social media claims

May 19, 2025

The Bermuda Monetary Authority issued a public warning about false and misleading posts circulating on social media platforms, including WhatsApp, that are fraudulently using the authority’s name.
Acc…

Conduit authorised for $50m share buyback

May 19, 2025

Conduit Holdings Ltd, the ultimate parent company of Conduit Re, the multi-line Bermudian-based reinsurance business, has provided further details of the share buyback programme of up to $50 million, …

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Data highlights need for ‘more resilient’ health system

May 19, 2025

Reductions in health expenditures which came with the pandemic put the spotlight on the need for a “more resilient” system capable of adapting to such shocks, the Bermuda Health Council said today.
Th…

Youngsters shine at National Gymnastics Championships

May 19, 2025

More than 30 young athletes aged between 5 and 14 competed in the Bermuda National Gymnastics Championships on Sunday.
The excitement began at 9am with bronze and silver level gymnasts from Bermuda Gy…

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Garbage collection changes for Bermuda Day weekend

May 19, 2025

Businesses and residents in the City of Hamilton were reminded today that the last trash collection before the holiday weekend will take place at 5pm on Thursday.
Normal collection will resume on Mond…

Carifta athletes shine in Clevonte Lodge-Bean Classic

May 19, 2025

A couple of Bermuda’s Carifta Games athletes took the opportunity to shine on home soil in the Clevonte Lodge-Bean Sprint Challenge on Sunday.
Held at Flora Duffy National Stadium, the event featured…

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Investigation of Legends attack narrows to one suspect at large

May 19, 2025

An appeal was made again today to members of the public who may be able to identify and help police locate people they believe to be involved in a double murder this month.
Acting Superintendent Jason…

A story of injustice, hope and redemption

May 19, 2025

On October 31, 2024, Bermuda’s highest appellate court, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council handed down a ruling that sent shock waves through Bermuda’s criminal justice system. Julian Washing…

Luis Martins and Andy Stoneham unharmed after crash

May 19, 2025

Luis Martins and Andy Stoneham walked away unscathed after capsizing their catamaran at the Thunder on Cocoa Beach in Florida last weekend.
The local pair’s twin-engined 32ft Doug Wright catamaran, S1…

Matt Boys beats Tyler Butterfield in VT Construction race

May 19, 2025

Bermuda’s cycling community warmed up for the Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race on Friday by taking each other on in the VT Construction Road Race.
Organised by new father Dominique Mayho, the race on S…

Nahki Wells in contract talks as Reggie Lambe stays with Needham

May 19, 2025

Nahki Wells’s hopes of being retained by Bristol City appear to have received a boost as the Bermuda striker negotiates a new deal with the Sky Bet Championship outfit.
The 34-year-old is out of contr…