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A senior died after he was hit by a minibus in Hamilton last week, police said this afternoon.
Malston Iris became the ninth road fatality this year.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said the 71-y…

Richard Scott reinstated as president of Somerset Cricket Club

December 8, 2022

Richard Scott has been reinstalled as president of Somerset Cricket Club.
The 52-year-old was unopposed for the position after three fellow nominees declined to run during the club’s Annual General Me…

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Green family to fund more scholarships at Saltus

December 8, 2022

More scholarships will be offered to Saltus students in the next academic year, the school announced today.
The new grants have been made possible by the Green family, who already have a scholarship…

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Campaign launched to transform land into new public nature reserve

December 8, 2022

A $1.5 million fundraising campaign has been launched to transform 10 acres in Southampton into a new public nature reserve.
Buy Back Bermuda, a collaborative initiative between the Bermuda National T…

Mbappe lead starlets who hope to replace Messi and Ronaldo at football’s pinnacle

December 8, 2022

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are not ready to say goodbye to the World Cup just yet.
But the clock is ticking on their careers and Qatar could be the last time we see them on soccer’s biggest st…

Elliot Wilson leaves position as Bermuda director of cricket

December 8, 2022

Elliot Wilson has left his position as the Bermuda Cricket Board’s Director Of Cricket after just a few months in the position.
Wilson, a former first-class opening batsman with Worcestershire, had bi…

Investors say greenwashing is prevalent in corporate reporting

December 8, 2022

A survey of investors has revealed that nearly 80 per cent believe greenwashing is prevalent in corporate reporting.
This alarming statistic is pulled from PwC’s 2022 Global Investor Survey which stat…

Amira El Karfa impresses on debut at Grade 5 LTA under-16 level

December 8, 2022

Amira El Karfa impressed on her debut competing among the under-16 age group at a Grade 5 tournament in Manchester, England.
The Bermudian held her own on the way to reaching the quarter-finals in the…

Nicole Cavanagh and Tanisha Butler join MJM law firm

December 8, 2022

Attorneys Nicole Cavanagh and Tanisha Butler join MJM law firm’s matrimonial & family law practice in the dispute resolution team.
Ms Cavanagh joins as a senior associate leading the matrimonial …

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Murder victim Keni Outerbridge shot multiple times – police

December 8, 2022

The victim of last night’s fatal shooting on Ord Road, Paget has been named as 20-year-old Keni Outerbridge.
Mr Outerbridge had been at a party with friends before being gunned down at a property on …

Niraj Odedra extends contract as national cricket head coach

December 8, 2022

Niraj Odedra is set to return for another spell as national cricket coach, The Royal Gazette can reveal.
The Indian is now awaiting for his work permit to be processed by immigration with the terms of…

Retail sales volumes fall for third consecutive month

December 8, 2022

The latest monthly retail sales figures showed another slump — the third month in a row and the twelfth time in 14 months.
The worrying trend showed retail sales volume was down by nearly five per cen…

John Wight steps down as chairman of local insurer BF&M

December 8, 2022

John Wight has stepped down from the board of directors as group chairman of BF&M Limited, effective immediately.
Acting chairman Tony Joaquin said: “On behalf of the entire board, I would like to…

Credit Suisse attempts to get $550m payout ruling overturned

December 8, 2022

A legal case involving the Spice Girls was cited by a lawyer as he attempted to fight a $550 million Supreme Court judgment against a Bermuda unit of one of the world’s largest investment banks.
The C…

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Food prices rise by more than 10% in September, fuel and power up 15%

December 8, 2022

Food prices continued to surge in September with the Consumer Price Index reporting an increase of more than 10 per cent year-on-year.
Prices in the fuel and power sector also increased by 15.2 per ce…

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House shutdown exposes differences over OBA tactics

December 8, 2022

The abrupt shutdown of Parliament due to a lack of MPs in attendance last week has exposed a clash of tactics within the One Bermuda Alliance.
Cole Simons, the party leader, said it would have been be…

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Two Bermudians contribute to Amazon Prime exhibit

December 8, 2022

Two Bermudian artists worked on a film that will be included in an Amazon Prime exhibit celebrating Black culture.
Kassie Caines and Jayde Gibbons participated in the global brand’s Riches: The Crown…

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‘If you are committing acts of violence and selling drugs, you’re going to get some special attention’ – Commissioner

December 8, 2022

Reducing violent and serious crime as well as road casualties will continue to be top priorities for the Bermuda Police Service, its leader said.
Darrin Simons added that improving the organisation’s …

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‘She looked like she saw a ghost’, Mom of alleged victim tells court

December 8, 2022

A mother told Magistrates’ Court that she felt hurt and helpless after her daughter told her that she had been touched inappropriately by a man while playing with friends.
The woman, who cannot be ide…