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Black smoke briefly rises from KEMH owing to boiler issue

A steam-boiler issue resulted in black smoke from King Edward VII Memorial Hospital shortly after 9 this morning.
Responding to questions from The Royal Gazette, the Bermuda Hospitals Board said Pag…

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New Irie 98 owners move station to Front Street

New owners have taken over Bermuda’s reggae station, Irie 98, and moved it to Front Street.
Russell “Rusty G” Griffith, Michael Terceira and Teddy Terceira, have made some changes since taking ownersh…

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Young triathletes shine in Florida

Bermuda’s brightest young triathlon talents produced some top performances in the United States last weekend.
Twenty-three young Bermuda athletes showed off their skills at the Clermont Draft Legal Ch…

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Aegon board set to nominate Lard Friese for four-year term

The board of directors of Bermudian-domiciled Aegon Ltd is to nominate Lard Friese for re-election as executive director and CEO for a further four years at the annual general meeting of shareholders …

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Chamber launches new business survey

Businesses are being urged to take part in a new survey aimed at providing insights into the current economic climate.
The Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with Narrative Research for its annual B…

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Monica Berry (1930-2024): lifelong nurse

A nurse with a lifelong commitment to healthcare left “a lasting impact on countless lives”, her family said.
Monica Berry worked more than 40 years at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, and was a kee…

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Ten-man Dandy Town complete late comeback in feisty match

Dandy Town 3 Somerset Trojans 1

Substitute Cecoy Robinson scored and provided an assist as ten-men Dandy Town came from behind to beat relegation-threatened Somerset Trojans at Goose Gosling Fiel…

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Blaiz Hall leads charge as St George’s fight back to win

ST. George’s 3 Young Men’s Social Club 1

St. George’s kept their composure after falling behind to produce a stunning second-half performance at Wellington Oval on Sunday.
With the three points, …

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Bermuda not considering open border with Caricom

David Burt, the Premier, said Bermuda is not contemplating the opening of its borders, despite Caribbean Community plans to allow free movement among member states.
Mr Burt, who travelled last week to…

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Sean Trott picks up third win in Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K

Sean Trott successfully defended his Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K title to complete a treble of victories in the event.
Competing among a field of 261 runners on the tough course from Lindo’s Family Foods i…

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Kole Hall makes Scarborough debut in stalemate

Kole Hall helped new club Scarborough Athletic earn a point in a hard-fought goalless draw away to Buxton in Vanarama National League North on Saturday.
After signing on loan from league rivals Cheste…

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Marston Becker to become chairman of Axis Capital

Marston Becker is to succeed Henry Smith as non-executive chairman of the board of directors of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd, the Bermudian-based global specialty underwriter.
The company said Mr Smith, …

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AM Best removes two Validus entities from under review

AM Best has removed from under review with developing implications and affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “a” (Excellent) of Bermudian-b…

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USATF Grand Prix to return as part of athletics extravaganza

This year’s USATF Grand Prix will be the culmination of a weekend of athletic prowess in Bermuda.
The Grand Prix, which will feature reigning 200 metres world champion Noah Lyles and Bermuda’s Olympic…

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Fidelis reports $2.1bn profit

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ltd has reported net income of $2.1 billion for its first year as a public company.
The organisation completed an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange on J…

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Tariq Simons heads back to El Salvador as coach of talented junior team

Coach Tariq Simons is thrilled to take charge of Bermuda’s under-14 tennis team at the ITF World Junior Championships, which gets under way in El Salvador on Monday.
In his maiden assignment as coach…

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Bermuda end disappointing tournament with Bahrain defeat

Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur (Bahrain won toss): Bahrain (2pts) beat Bermuda (0) by 30 runs (DLS method)

Bermuda’s Challenge League Play-off tournament ended tamely with a rain-affected loss to Ba…

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Regional bridge tournament committee donates to charity

The Bermuda Regional Bridge Committee on Friday donated funds raised at a recent tournament to two charitable organisations.
The funds, which totalled $2,800 and were raised from a charitable event he…

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Senior pleads guilty to sex offence against girl

A Supreme Court judge ordered a social inquiry report on a senior who admitted having unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl ten years ago.
The man, who cannot be named because of a reporting restriction…

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Kamau Leverock retires from international cricket

Kamau Leverock has announced his retirement from international cricket.
The all-rounder, who has been one of Bermuda’s best players for more than a decade, announced his decision after the national s…

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Quinaceo Hunt saves penalty as PHC escape with point against Hamilton Parish

Hamilton Parish 0 PHC Zebras 0

PHC’s Premier Division lead is down to a point after they were held to a goalless draw by Hamilton Parish at Wellington Oval on Saturday.
The league leaders had goa…

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Daion Swan-DeSilva stars as North Village close in on PHC

North Village 3 Paget 0

North Village closed in on Premier Division leaders PHC with an important win over Paget Lions at Bernard Park on Saturday.
Two goals from Daion Swan-DeSilva and a strik…

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Sorry Bermuda consigned to World Cup purgatory

Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur (Bermuda won toss): Vanuatu (2pts) beat Bermuda (0) by 31 runs

Bermuda will spend the next three years in the global 50-overs wilderness after a humbling defeat b…

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Cybersecurity to be beefed up

The island’s ability to fend off cyberattacks will be “greatly enhanced” with new legislation and more staffing in the Government’s cybersecurity unit, the national security minister said yesterday.
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Caricom communiqué reaffirms free movement of people

The Caribbean Community is on track to allow citizens of member states free movement throughout the region.
This goal was reaffirmed at the conclusion of the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of …

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Students return home enriched by tall ship adventure

Two Bermudians have taken their studies to the seas through a programme that lets teenagers attend school on a tall ship.
Nicholas Hands and Rachael Betschart, both 18, are taking a gap year aboard th…

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Warwick Academy students look to the future at jobs fair

Contemplating a potential calling in life can be daunting when school graduation is the closer prospect.
However, The Royal Gazette was on hand yesterday with 36 other businesses to showcase the varie…

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Summer camp expo to take place at Bermuda College

Dance, Stem learning and sport are some of the activities featured by summer camps that will be sharing information with the community about their offerings on Sunday.
The Day Camp Expo invites parent…

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Sports minister backs Derby committee on banning of non-residents

Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, has rebutted claims made by Dennis Mbelenzi that the banning of non-residents from the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby will have a negative impact…

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Donavan Thompson scores four as X-Roads stave off relegation

Devonshire Cougars 4 X-Roads 4

X-Roads captain Donavan Thompson scored four goals in a thrilling draw against Devonshire Cougars at Devonshire Rec to help his side temporarily fend off  r…

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Sean Trott gunning for Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K treble

Defending men’s champion Sean Trott has added incentive to put his best foot forward in the Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K tomorrow.
The 34-year-old is gunning for a hat-trick of titles and is looking forward…

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Encouraging daughter to be financially disciplined

Dear Dave,
I’m getting married this summer and about to become a stepmother. To be honest, I’m a little worried about the family dynamic. My fiancé’s daughter from an earlier marriage seems a bit irre…

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Bermuda finish seventh in Junior Davis Cup

Bermuda beat Panama 2-0 to seal a seventh-placed finish at the ITF North, Central American and Caribbean Junior Davis Cup regional prequalifying main draw in the Dominican Republic.
Having lost the f…

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Minister hails success of first youth conference

More than 160 youngsters have taken part in the island’s first National Mini Youth Conference, designed “to develop and empower young people in Bermuda“.
The two-day event, entitled “Big Up Ya’Self”, …

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OBA: Attorney-General filibustered to avoid tough questions

Kathy Lynn Simmons, the Attorney-General, has been accused of deliberately avoiding questions from the Opposition concerning a government contract awarded to her husband.
The One Bermuda Alliance made…

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Gratuities legislation comes into effect

Legislation to ensure the fair distribution of tips and gratuities to restaurant employees comes into effect today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour has warned.
The Employment (Protection of Employe…

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Burch details work on road repairs and dangerous walls

Government House, vacated because of its unsafe condition, will have its grounds kept in order by the Department of Parks in the meantime, the House of Assembly heard.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, …

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Motorists warned about Lindo’s to Lindo’s races

Motorists have been warned to take precautions this weekend as runners take to the streets for the popular Lindo’s to Lindo’s 10K.
The run, along with a four-mile walk, are scheduled to take place bet…

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West Ham’s Emerson can bolster Fantasy defences

The Premier League season is heating up and the added complication of FA Cup and European football bring selection headached to Fantasy managers, although West Ham defender Emerson Palmieri could be a…

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Rockal Evans reaches podium in Australia

Bermudian sailor Rockal Evansfinished in on the podium at the International 5.5m Australia Championships.
As part of the crew of Black Magic, led by Mark Tolhurst, the team impressed in two competitiv…

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Bermuda professionals in Captive Review Top 25

Peter Mullen and David Gibbons have been named among the 25 most influential captive figures in the industry over the past quarter century by Captive Review.

The publication compiled the list to m…

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Athletes to get another shot at Carifta qualification

February 29, 2024

Bermudian athletes will get another opportunity to qualify for the Carifta Games at the Flora Duffy Stadium this weekend.
The island sent 16 athletes to last Saturday’s Speed Capital meet in West Pal…

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Time to register for Round the Grounds Junior race

February 29, 2024

The annual Round the Grounds Junior race will be held at the Botanical Gardens on March 10.
The event, run in conjunction with KPMG and Mid-Atlantic Athletic Club, will include age group races startin…

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Findlay happy with select’s reaction against Rhode Island

February 29, 2024

National coach Michael Findlay was full of praise for the Bermuda League Select XI after they put up a courageous dispaly in their second friendly against Rhode Island on Tuesday night.
While they wer…

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Pembroke Canal maintenance RFP issued

February 29, 2024

The Ministry of Public Works has put out a request for proposal for maintenance work at the Pembroke Canal Outfall near Mill Creek Road.
According to a notice published on the Government’s procurement…

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Housing trust’s books win approval from Auditor-General

February 29, 2024

The Bermuda Housing Trust’s financials through March 31, 2023 have been given “another clean and unqualified audit”.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the public works minister, told the House of Assemb…

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Bermuda’s writing talent recognised

February 29, 2024

Seven of the island’s authors have been presented with Bermuda Literary Awards.
The 2023 award winners were announced by Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport.
The prizes, given out…

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Non-residents banned from running in Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby

February 29, 2024

Last year’s winner Dennis Mbelenzi has been left bitterly disappointed after being denied the chance to run in the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby.
The 41-year-old was the first across the line in last ye…

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When South should read North

February 29, 2024

Nothing surprising arose out of our Budget. It was almost predictable given the new tax regime for international business, the Government would forecast a balanced budget for the upcoming year. Gainin…

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36th Annual Pals Walk

February 29, 2024

36th Annual Pals Walk (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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