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Bermuda is one of the cleanest countries in terms of air quality, and Hamilton is similarly ranked, according to the 2023 World Air Quality Report.
The report, prepared from Air IQ data, is based on …

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OBA announces candidate to stand in Smith’s North

March 22, 2024

A political novice will represent the One Bermuda Alliance as a candidate in Smith’s North.
Robert King has been named as the opposition contender for the constituency, which will become vacant after …

Phoenix Heat finish unbeaten in netball league

March 21, 2024

Phoenix Heat coach Erika Russell has commended her players for again finishing unbeaten in the Bermuda Netball Association Senior League.
Heat defeated St George’s 44-22 at Bernard Park on Wednesday t…

Jake Smith promises to be patient at 2024 Carifta Games

March 21, 2024

Bermuda’s promising middle-distance athlete Jake Smith is hoping he has learnt the lessons from last year’s Carifta Games when he returns to the event later this month.
Smith, 16, who is representing …

Allied World promotes 11 staff

March 21, 2024

Allied World Bermuda has promoted 11 employees in recognition of their talent and hard work.
“Congratulations to our employees that have been promoted this year. Allied World is very proud of our tale…

Axis promotes Kyle Freeman to position as head of ILS

March 21, 2024

Axis Capital Holdings Ltd has promoted Kyle Freeman to the post of head of Axis ILS.
The company said Mr Freeman’s responsibilities will include overseeing the company’s activities related to third pa…

Signet posts sales of $7.2bn, declares deferred tax asset

March 21, 2024

Bermudian-based Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery, had decreased total sales for the year to February 3, down $671 million or 8.6 per cent from the previous year to $7…

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Man admits harming and threatening child

March 21, 2024

A man who placed a child in a choke hold will be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court next month.
Edmund Simons, 71, admitted causing the boy bodily harm and threatening him when he appeared in court yes…

Francis Patton Sports Day

March 21, 2024

Francis Patton Sports Day (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Liquidators to pay back Bittrex Global creditors

March 21, 2024

Customers of Bittrex Global (Bermuda) Ltd, the failed cryptocurrency exchange, will be able to claim their funds, the company’s joint provisional liquidators have revealed.
Bittrex Global, which had o…

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Report: Bermuda has some of the cleanest air in the world

March 20, 2024

Bermuda is one of the cleanest countries in terms of air quality, and Hamilton is similarly ranked, according to the 2023 World Air Quality Report.
The report, prepared from Air IQ data, is based on …

Daniel Augustus focusing on next round after putter fails to fire

March 20, 2024

Daniel Augustus shot 71 in the opening round of the Ocala Open at Candler Hills Golf Club in Florida on Wednesday.
The Bermudian professional finished level par around the 7,333 yard, par-71 layout, h…

Sebastian Kempe still on course to qualify for gold fleet in Spain

March 20, 2024

Sebastian Kempe remains on course to qualify for the gold fleet despite falling further off the lead at the ILCA Under-21 European Championships in Majorca, Spain.
The Bermudian sailor now sits in 34t…

Insurance ageing globally, says industry veteran

March 20, 2024

The managing director of Axa XL has praised Bermuda for doing “a good job” promoting insurance as a career, but said globally, the industry is lagging.
“Bermuda does not really have any issues attra…

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Police confirm reported stolen car found in City of Hamilton

March 20, 2024

Police said last night that a car reported to be stolen from outside a Paget home was found yesterday afternoon.
The Bermuda Police Service appealed earlier for help to trace the silver Hyundai Accent…

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Government highlights cultural apprenticeships

March 20, 2024

A pair of apprenticeship programmes were put in the spotlight at the Cultural Apprenticeship Programme Appreciation Event at the weekend.
The event, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and S…

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Dunkley offers candid review of OBA wins and losses

March 20, 2024

The fledgeling One Bermuda Alliance toppled the Progressive Labour Party by a whisker in the General Election upset of December 2012.
However Michael Dunkley, who served as premier from 2014 until the…

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Touchdown in Baltimore for new Bermuda flight

March 20, 2024

BermudAir’s inaugural flight to Baltimore took to the air yesterday, marking the carrier’s thousandth flight since the company launched service to the US six months ago.
Adam Scott, founder and chief …

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Scholarships for overseas study available now

March 20, 2024

Bermudian students can now apply for government scholarships to study overseas, Jason Hayward said yesterday.
According to the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Department of Workforce Development …

Bermuda prepare for rugby internationals with match against Dartmouth

March 20, 2024

Jamie Baum, who captained Bermuda rugby’s Select XV in the friendly match against Dartmouth College, is grateful for the competition.
Dartmouth won the encounter at the National Sports Centre’s North…

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Investigation launched after gunshots heard in Pembroke

March 20, 2024

Police appealed for information this morning after gunshots were heard and a bullet was reportedly found at a Pembroke home last night.
The Bermuda Police Service said that “multiple” shots were heard…

Emmanuel Clarke becomes global adviser to Cytora

March 19, 2024

Insurance industry veteran Emmanuel Clarke, the former president and CEO of Bermudian-based PartnerRe, has joined the global advisory board of Cytora, the London-headquartered insurtech company.
Cytor…

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Greenrock: switch-off lights and devices for Earth Hour

March 19, 2024

Bermudians are urged to switch off their lights and electrical devices to observe Earth Hour on March 23, 2024.
In a call to action, Greenrock said Earth Hour presents an opportunity for all to creat…

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Berkeley Institute partners with Thomas College

March 19, 2024

Staff at The Berkeley Institute will earn graduate degrees and certificates online through an arrangement with a US university.
Keisha Allen-Smith, Berkeley’s director of staff development, said this…

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Television show about school reform to begin this week

March 19, 2024

A series focused on the education reform process is scheduled to premiere on local television tomorrow.

Building Bridges, a five-week television series organised by the Education Reform Unit, is s…

Sebastian Kempe wins race one at under-21 European Championships

March 18, 2024

Sebastian Kempe made a dream start on the opening day of racing at the ILCA Under-21 European Championships in Spain on Monday.
The Bermudian sailor won the first qualifying race in the 12-race series…

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Police on lookout for missing teen

March 18, 2024

Police are asking the public for help in finding a teenager missing since this morning.
Arcedis Rawlins, 17, was last seen at about 10.30am today in the area of Court and Victoria Streets in Hamilton…

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Butterfield and Vallis Island Challenge

March 18, 2024

Butterfield and Vallis Island Challenge (Photographs by Blaire Simmons)

Records tumble at Short Course Swimming Championships

March 18, 2024

Records tumbled amid a string of fantastic performances at the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association Short Course Championships at the weekend.
Brandon Adkins set a new best mark in the 17-18 age group…

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Convicted sex offender removed from treatment court

March 18, 2024

A convicted sex offender was remanded after he was deemed unsuitable for Mental Health Treatment Court.
Devaun Cox, 38, had been ordered to complete the court’s programme for the remainder of his prob…

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Going strong at 70: Nadiyah’s resilience through faith

March 18, 2024

Devout Muslim Nadiyah Shakir marked a “double blessing” on Thursday, with her 70th birthday coinciding with the beginning of Ramadan, the holy month of Islam.
Mrs Shakir, who has overcome a lifetime o…

Somerset Trojans take relegation battle to final day after beating Paget

March 17, 2024

Paget Lions 1 Somerset Trojans 2

Somerset Trojans coach Jensen Rogers is refusing to give up on Premier Division survival after his side kept their title hopes alive with a crucial victory over …

Saratoga Jockeys win Bermuda International Sevens

March 17, 2024

Saratoga Jockeys lived up to pre-tournament expectations by defeating Dartmouth College I 17-14 to win the Bermuda International Sevens college division at the National Sports Centre’s North Field on …

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BTA hails expanded 2024 non-stop flight services to Bermuda

March 17, 2024

The Bermuda Tourism Authority welcomed the 2024 plan for flight service to Bermuda with “new, extended and returning airlift” across the eastern United States.
This year, travellers can access additi…

Shaun Morris retires from Butterfield

March 17, 2024

Shaun Morris, general counsel and group chief legal officer of the Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Limited, has retired.
After serving in the role for 12 years, the bank said Mr Morris has been succe…

Rhode Island draw 1-1 in Khano Smith’s first match as coach

March 17, 2024

Rhode Island FC head coach Khano Smith hailed the attitude of his side after they snatched a late equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw on their USL Championship debut at home to Mexico United at Beirne Stadiu…

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Gruelling fitness challenge raises thousands for charities

March 17, 2024

A multi-time winner of the Bermuda Triple Challenge has once again been crowned as its overall victor.
Spencer Butterfield competed this weekend in the Individual category, where he already won three …

Micah Franklin and Melina Turk reign supreme in squash championship

March 17, 2024

Micah Franklin and Melina Turk won the open divisions in the Gnosis Bermuda National Squash Championships at the Bermuda Squash Association on Friday.
Franklin required 50 minutes to wrap up his fifth…

Kaelin Cox secures gold medals at Phoenix Wushu Nationals

March 17, 2024

Kaelin Cox picked up four medals, including two golds, on the opening day of the Phoenix Wushu Nationals in Arizona on Saturday.
The Bermudian taolu athlete had been expected to be in medal contention…

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Budget rubber stamped by MPs

March 17, 2024

This year’s Budget was finally rubber stamped by MPs on Friday after more than 50 hours of debate over the last two weeks.
The passing of the Appropriation Act 2024, which was read by David Burt, sign…

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Tribute to ‘iconic’ Gombey grandmaster

March 17, 2024

A tribute was paid by the Progressive Labour Party yesterday to Gombey grandmaster Leon “Sparky” Place, ahead of his funeral.
Mr Place, who died earlier this month at the age of 77, was the oldest sur…

Nothing wrong with college students working

March 17, 2024

Dear Dave,
Our son will be graduating from high school in May, and then heading off to college in August. He will also be working during the summer to save up money for school. When classes begin, do …

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‘Serious’ collision on North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish

March 17, 2024

Traffic was being diverted on North Shore Road last night after a “serious” road traffic incident near Francis Patton Primary School in Hamilton Parish.
The collision involved a motorcycle and a car, …

FA Cup finalists St George’s edge past Dandy Town

March 16, 2024

St George’s 2 Dandy Town 1

St George’s enhanced their league position with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Dandy Town at Wellington Oval on Saturday.
First-half goals from Cavun Ottley and Blair H…

James River Group’s ratings are unchanged, AM Best says

March 16, 2024

The credit ratings of Bermudian-based James River Group Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries remain unchanged following news that the company has filed a complaint in the Supreme Court, New York County, …

New York’s Stonepeak closes $7.4bn deal for Textainer

March 16, 2024

Stonepeak, the New York-headquartered alternative investment firm, has completed the $7.4 billion acquisition of Bermudian-based Textainer Group Holdings Ltd, one of the world’s largest lessors of int…

Dara Alizadeh secures spot at second Olympic Games

March 16, 2024

Rower Dara Alizadeh will add his name to the list of Bermudians to compete at multiple Olympic Games after securing his spot in Brazil on Saturday.
Alizadeh, who competed in the single sculls in Tokyo…

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Sargasso Sea Commission celebrates milestone

March 16, 2024

The Sargasso Sea Commission is celebrating the tenth anniversary of an ocean conservation agreement by making a commemorative video.
The commission joined forces with the Government on the film celeb…

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Consolidated Fund receives qualified audit over asbestos

March 16, 2024

The Auditor-General has given a qualified audit of the financial statements of the Government’s Consolidated Fund for the 2022-23 financial year.
A qualified opinion means financials are fairly presen…

Burgeoning talent Ahlierre Belloquet dreaming of professional motocross career

March 16, 2024

Ahlierre Belloquet became so obsessed with speed watching other motocross riders in action at Bermuda Motorsports Park that one day she decided to hop on the bike and try it out for herself.
“I have a…