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Carla Souza excels as High Point Angler at Blue Waters tournament

The weather on land this week has been anything but inviting, with high humidity and general overcast conditions. But while these may deter some land-based activities, the offshore scene is quietly hu…

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Terryn Fray treats eastern showdown as a must-win

Bailey’s Bay will have their backs against the wall in a “must-win” situation against league leaders St George’s at Wellington Oval tomorrow.
Having already suffered three defeats, the Premier Divisio…

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Bermuda Under-19 ruled ineligible for promotion

The Bermuda Under-19 cricket team cannot be promoted to the Premier Division 50 overs, with their opponents in the First Division awarded points every time they play against Janeiro Tucker’s side.
As …

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Live Blog: Canada v India

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Live Blog: Hungary v Switzerland

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Fairmont Southampton SDO awaits completion of ‘overarching transaction’

A special development order to pave the way for up to 250 tourism and residential units at the Fairmont Southampton will take effect when the Government is advised that “everything has been agreed and…

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Bermuda National Trust objects to planned porch removal

Plans to remove a porch from an historical Reid Street building have sparked objections from the Bermuda National Trust.
According to a planning application, filed last month, Mayfair Limited is seeki…

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House: BTA able to weather funding cut

A half-million-dollar cut to the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s budget last month equated to a win for sport on the island, MPs heard yesterday in the House of Assembly.
Kim Swan, the Junior Minister of …

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College students meet cahow on Nonsuch Island

Students and staff from the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts enjoyed a close encounter with one of the world’s rarest seabirds on Nonsuch Island.
Jeremy Madeiros, a senior terrestrial conser…

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Road users urged to stay vigilant

The Bermuda Road Safety Council has urged everyone to be alert on the island’s roads.
The council said: “By staying alert and focused on the road today, we can prevent accidents, save lives and ensur…

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Home paternity kits in new CariGenetics DNA testing

CariGenetics is launching a suite of at-home genetic testing products that includes paternity tests and other DNA analyses that confirm family relationships, nutrition requirements and fitness recomme…

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Insist on tenant sticking to rules of agreement

Dear Dave,
I own a small rental house, and for the most part my tenants have been conscientious people over the years.
Recently, I learnt my current tenant is subleasing the property for the short ter…

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Caribbean firm to buy controlling interest in Clarien Bank

A Caribbean-based financial firm has acquired a controlling interest in Clarien Group Limited, it was announced yesterday.
In a statement, Clarien Bank said that pending regulatory approvals, Cornerst…

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Ryan scores perfect GPA and top honours at Dalhousie

For four years, Ryan Topple scored an A+ in every single course he took at Dalhousie University. The massive accomplishment resulted in a perfect grade point average of 4.3 and placed him at the top o…

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Leonie Tear joins Walkers Bermuda

Leonie Tear has joined the Bermuda office of Walkers as a partner in its Regulatory & Risk Advisory practice group.
Ms Tear has more than 15 years of specialised experience in regulatory law, and …

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Short-term relief for financial hardship approved

Parliamentarians this afternoon approved legislation intended to offer short-term relief for people who find themselves in unexpected trouble.
The Financial Assistance (Short Term Relief Benefit) Act …

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Chamber seeking to set up new healthcare division

Volunteers are being sought to help the Chamber of Commerce set up a new healthcare division.
The organisation already has 17 divisions and recently announced that it was exploring setting up a new ca…

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Arizona beckons for Bermudian science students

Bermudians can benefit from full-tuition scholarships at Arizona State University, it was announced recently at a symposium commemorating World Ocean Day.
The event last Friday also highlighted the co…

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Health minister and daughter join BHB Heartsaver course

A Cabinet minister and her daughter developed life-saving skills at an event run by the Bermuda Hospitals Board.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, took part in Heartsaver CPR [Cardiopulmonary Resusc…

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Bermuda charity supports ocean conservation campaign

A Bermudian-based environmental charity has joined Greenpeace in calling for protections for the high seas to be enshrined into law.
Kim Smith, the executive director for the Bermuda Environmental Sus…

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St John’s Field to be in use next year as Government provides $535,000

St John’s Field, the home ground for Dandy Town Football Club and Western Stars Cricket Club, will be back in use next year.
David Burt, the Premier, was on hand at the ground yesterday to arouse som…

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Live Blog: Afghanistan v Papua New Guinea

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Live Blog: Edmonton Oilers v Florida Panthers

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Hamilton’s waste collection schedule for this weekend

The Corporation of Hamilton this afternoon released its trash collection schedule for the Bermuda Heroes Day weekend.
Trash collection will take place as usual on Saturday, while uplifts will be made …

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Premier’s Concert planned for June 30 to honour heroes

A concert to honour the island’s eight national heroes will be held later this month, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport announced today.
Owen Darrell told the Senate that the honourees were “…

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Artex announces chairman and CEO appointments

Artex Risk Solutions has announced chief executive officer and cofounder Peter Mullen will be appointed chairman effective January 1.
Gallagher’s executive vice-president, Zeb Holt, will be named CEO …

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Rob Littlemore to join board of Lockton Re International

Former Axa XL and Catlin executive Rob Littlemore has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of the Lockton Re International LLP board, effective September 1 and subject to approval o…

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Hands On Therapy introduces tele-health services

Physiotherapy clinic Hands On Therapy, is launching tele-health services so that patients may get care and consultation remotely.
Owner Shirlene Dill said the new initiative is designed to provide th…

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Rize becomes Google Cloud partner in Bermuda

An island technology firm has achieved Google Cloud partner status, it announced today.
“We are delighted to share that Rize Technologies is now a Google Cloud partner in Bermuda, bringing the entire …

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Mariners urged to use caution during Comet race

Mariners were urged to use caution on waters around the island when a boat race takes place on Monday.
A notice from the Department of Marine and Ports Services said the Long Distance Comet Sailboat …

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Deniche Hill targets Leicester first-team place after signing new deal

Deniche Hill is looking forward to making up for last time after signing a new contract with English Premier League club Leicester City.
The Bermuda winger, who missed most of the second half of last …

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Bermuda v Honduras

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Live Blog: West Indies v New Zealand

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Harbour Nights Family Fete

Harbour Nights Family Fete (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Tony Bari (1950-2024): Popular pianist and entertainer

Tony Bari, a celebrated pianist and entertainer who wowed crowds across the island, has been mourned by the Bermuda Government.
Mr Bari, 74, played in just about every hotel, restaurant and bar on the…

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BermudAir increasing service to Halifax

New local airline, BermudAir, is already doubling flights on its recently launched service between Bermuda and Halifax to twice a week.
The airline has added Wednesday flights to the Saturday runs beg…

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Butterfield offers money management class

Butterfield is holding a free money management and financial literacy class for full-time university students.
The Butterfield 101 Money Management Programme targeting people ages 18 to 30, will be he…

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Fundraising brunch brings in $2,200 for bursaries

A brunch organised by Love is Love BDA raised more than $2,000 this month for a college bursary scheme.
The fundraiser, held at Bolero Brasserie on June 2, raised $1,700 in raffle sales and donations,…

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National Heroes Weekend policing strategy outlined

Police have given guidelines for the public to have a safe National Heroes Weekend.
Alexander Rollin, Acting Superintendent of the Community Policing Unit, said yesterday that police would show a high…

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Chewstick event to celebrate fathers and national heroes

The island’s fathers and national heroes are to be celebrated in an evening of creative expression this weekend.
The Chewstick Foundation announced that a special Carnival Edition of its open-mike ses…

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Couple celebrate milestone with art purchase from MSA

A New York-based couple celebrated a key anniversary recently with the purchase of a painting put up for auction by an island school.
Susan Yarin and her husband, Larry Peim, were on their eighth trip…

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Watershed moment for democracy

What do we make of Donald Trump becoming the first former United States president in 200-plus years to be convicted of a felony offence? To be precise, 34 of them!
To make the question a lot more comp…

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Lets Get Fabulous Carnival

Lets Get Fabulous Carnival (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Evertas appoints Nick Selby

Evertas Inc, the Florida-based crypto insurance company with an operation in Bermuda, has named Nick Selby as its new head of European Underwriting.
Evertas Insurance Ltd is a Class 3A insurer license…

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AM Best withdraws credit ratings of Bermuda’s 777 Re

AM Best has withdrawn the financial strength rating of C- (Weak) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “ccc-” (Weak) of Bermudian-based 777 Re Ltd.
The ratings agency said: “At the time of the wit…

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IGI board increases company’s share purchase authorisation

The board of directors of Bermudian-domiciled International General Insurance Holdings Ltd has increased the company’s existing share repurchase authorisation to 7½ million shares of its issued and ou…

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Viral video shows minibuses being driven recklessly

Police said today they were investigating video footage of two minibuses being driven dangerously.
A video recording circulated on social media showed the vehicles being driven recklessly and at high…

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Motorist fined for impaired driving

A drink-driver stopped by police after he was swerving along Front Street in Hamilton has been fined $1,500.
Kevin Zeininger Jr, 45, admitted driving while impaired by alcohol when he appeared in Mag…

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Jessica Lewis breaks Americas record that stood for 27 years

Female Athlete of the Year Jessica Lewis has received a huge confidence boost after breaking a record that has stood for 27 years.
Lewis, competing in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, S…

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Archers prepare for final Olympic qualifier in scorching Turkey

Bermuda coach Ross Roberts believes the island’s archers can excel at the final Olympic Games qualifier in Antalya, Turkey.
Flying the Bermuda flag at the event will be Camerin Pickering, Jaydon Rober…

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