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A green sea turtle that was transported to Bermuda for rehabilitation after surviving the frigid waters of Nova Scotia has been released back into the wild.
Scotti the turtle made headlines after bei…

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Lawyer argues blackmailer at low risk of reoffending

January 24, 2024

A defence lawyer argued that a proposed 12-year sentence for a man convicted of blackmailing young girls to produce child pornography was excessive under the circumstances.
Cahlii Smith, from St Georg…

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Just A Farmer calls it quits

January 24, 2024

A young farmer whose business struggled after a dispute with the Government is winding down his farm.
Malachi Symonds, of Just A Farmer, said the expense of planning permits and a delayed season made …

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Brookfield Place development praised by Vance Campbell

January 24, 2024

A new commercial building planned for Front Street is an endorsement of Bermuda’s business cachet, the Minister of the Cabinet Office has said.
Vance Campbell added that the development at Brookfield …

Bermuda Pie Company battling rising food costs

January 24, 2024

Rising prices have left many food businesses scrambling to stay afloat.
After many sleepless nights setting up the Bermuda Pie Company in 2017, owner Kris Furbert thought he could relax, a little. He …

Goalkeeper Nathan Trott could leave West Ham in summer

January 24, 2024

Nathan Trott could well be on the move again this summer.
The Bermudian goalkeeper, 25, has been on loan at Danish Superliga club since August 2022, but his future remains uncertain as he has no plans…

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Spittal Pond community day planned for next weekend

January 24, 2024

The Bermuda National Trust will hold a community day at Spittal Pond next weekend.
Karen Border, the organisation’s executive director, said trees will be planted on a new berm at the reserve during…

Arch Re appoints Christian Roberts

January 23, 2024

Christian Roberts has joined Arch Reinsurance Ltd in Bermuda as a portfolio manager.
He said on Linkedin: “I look forward to working with the talented team here as we continue to build out the third-p…

Ascot adds four to US Excess Casualty team

January 23, 2024

Bermudian-based Ascot Group is to make four leadership appointments to its US Excess Casualty team this month, the company announced.
Ashley Hofler Hunley joins as vice-president, Southeast, based in …

Fergus Wightman and Rhys Swift gain valuable experience at Fencing Junior World Cup

January 23, 2024

Bermuda’s Rhys Swift and Fergus Wightman had an amazing experience in the United States when they competed at the International Fencing Federation Junior World Cup in Boston on Saturday.
While more ex…

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Bermudian artist abroad eyes a partial homecoming

January 23, 2024

A Bermudian painter in the United States has thrown his hat in the ring for the upcoming Biennial exhibition at the Bermuda National Gallery while preparing for a solo show at the Bermuda Society of A…

Kamau Leverock included in national squad after U-turn

January 23, 2024

Kamau Leverock has made a surprise U-turn to make himself available to play in the ICC Men’s World Challenge League play-off in Malaysia.
Just a month after informing the Bermuda Cricket Board that he…

Kenni Thompson continues fine start as Bournemouth win 14-0

January 23, 2024

Kenni Thompson scored her second goal in as many games to help Bournemouth to a 14-0 thrashing of Southampton in the Hampshire FA Women’s Senior Cup.
The Bermuda winger, who scored on her debut in the…

BMA to prioritise innovation as companies scale generative AI

January 23, 2024

Companies must develop cutting-edge solutions to “help them thrive in a continually shifting and interconnected economic landscape”, according to the chief executive of the Bermuda Monetary Authority….

Chubb Bermuda appoints Richard Porter to lead Excess D&O and Casualty

January 22, 2024

Chubb Bermuda has combined its Financial Lines and Excess Liability product lines under a single leader, Richard Porter, who has been promoted to an expanded leadership role as executive vice-presiden…

Retail sales fall for eighth month in nine

January 22, 2024

Retail sales volume in Bermuda fell for the eighth month in the past nine in August, decreasing by 3.4 per cent year-over-year, according to figures released yesterday by the Ministry of Economy and L…

Remember what emergency fund is for

January 22, 2024

Dear Dave,
We have paid off all our debts, except for our home, and our fully funded emergency fund of six months of expenses is in place. In talking to people, it seems there are lots of different op…

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More appointments planned after vaccinations demand

January 21, 2024

Additional opportunities for residents to receive the Covid-19 vaccine are expected to be created after an “overwhelming” response filled up appointment slots, the Government said.
The ministry receiv…

Dandy Town too strong for Somerset Trojans in FA Cup

January 21, 2024

Dandy Town 3 Somerset Trojans 1

Dandy Town brushed aside top-flight rivals Somerset Trojans to progress in the FA Cup at Goose Gosling Field on Sunday evening.
A first-half opener from Cecoy Robi…

Hamilton Parish elbow ten-man Paget out of FA Cup

January 21, 2024

Hamilton Parish 3 Paget Lions 2

Hamilton Parish held off a spirited ten-man Paget Lions at Wellington Oval to advance to the next round of the FA Cup.
Parish’s goals came from Justin Bell, Kion K…

Eric West’s impressive round halted by darkness

January 21, 2024

Eric West will be keen to pick up where he left off when he resumes his opening round at The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic on Monday.
The Bermudian, one of only two amateurs competing in the Korn Ferry …

More than 800 runners brave the cold in Butterfield & Vallis 5K

January 21, 2024

More than 800 runners and walkers braved cold and windy conditions on Sunday morning to take part in the Butterfield & Vallis 5K.
Competitors spanning nearly eight decades, with the youngest runne…

Milan Butterfield facing uncertain future at Nuneaton Borough

January 21, 2024

Milan Butterfield’s immediate future remains uncertain after his club, Nuneaton Boroug,h pulled out of the Southern Central Premier League.
The non-league club, who have been liquidated twice previous…

Tuff Dogs produce stunning FA Cup upset with defeat of Premier Division X-Roads

January 21, 2024

X- Roads Warriors 1 Tuff Dogs 1 (AET; Tuff Dogs win 5-3 on penalties)

Corona League outfit Tuff Dogs lived up to their name after producing a stunning FA Cup upset against X-Roads Warriors at Lor…

Devonshire Colts avenge Shield Final defeat with narrow win over St David’s

January 21, 2024

Devonshire Colts 1 St David’s Warriors 0

Five-times FA Cup winners Devonshire Colts are hoping to turn back time to their glory days as they defeated St David’s Warriors 1-0 in the first round ac…

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Early phases of Fairmont Southampton renovations begin

January 21, 2024

Preliminary work has started on the redevelopment of the iconic Fairmont Southampton hotel redevelopment.
The announcement was made this afternoon by Westend Properties and its managing partner, Genco…

Butterfield Mile champions pop into bank to pick up trophy

January 21, 2024

Dage Minors and Catherine Riihiluoma headed back to Front Street on Friday to pick up their trophies for their performances as the fastest local runners in the 2024 Butterfield Mile
The two champions …

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Reinsurance staff roll up sleeves for renovation project

January 21, 2024

An “energetic” team from a reinsurance company lent helping hands to a project that will turn a former church rectory in Sandys into a residential treatment centre.
Employees of Talcott Re were involv…

Antonio Pierce named permanent head coach of Las Vegas Raiders

January 21, 2024

HENDERSON, Nevada — Antonio Pierce has been named the full-time head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Pierce, who has Bermudian parentage, was appointed as interim head coach of the Raiders in the wake…

North Village kick off FA Cup defence against Social Club

January 21, 2024

North Village will launch the defence of their FA Cup title when they host cross-town rivals Young Men’s Social Club in a first-round clash at Bernard Park tomorrow (2.30pm).
The teams claimed a share…

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Two hurt after collision in Hamilton Parish

January 20, 2024

A crash involving a pedestrian in Hamilton Parish resulted in two women sustaining minor injuries.
Police said a motorcycle, driven by a 19-year-old woman, hit a 17-year-old female pedestrian who was …

BEDC expands Economic Empowerment Zone

January 20, 2024

• Reduced Land Tax rates
• Lower application fees for BEDC products
• Preferential interest rates on BEDC microloans
• Payroll Tax Relief for up to 30 months for start-ups or businesses relocating to …

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Cahows return to Nonsuch for 2024 nesting season

January 20, 2024

Bermuda’s national bird has returned to Nonsuch Island, with cahows laying the first eggs of the season.
The Nonsuch Expeditions Blog reported that while rough weather had limited access to the island…

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Canadian veteran wins compensation for Bermuda crash

January 20, 2024

A Canadian panel has found that a veteran injured in a motor scooter accident in Bermuda is entitled to full disability compensation.
The Veterans Review and Appeal Board heard that the 61-year-old na…

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BUEI hosts January jellyfish event for children

January 20, 2024

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute will dive headfirst into the topic of jellyfish during a child-focused education programme this weekend.
The first Kids Hour Saturdays of the year will tak…

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Family appeal for help in locating missing Bella

January 20, 2024

A family have appealed to the public for help in finding their vulnerable dog who has been missing since Wednesday.
Khylah Sanchez, 31, said that her family were desperate to locate Bella, their 14-ye…

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Man admits to puncturing car tyres with ice pick

January 20, 2024

A man who punctured another man’s car tyres has been ordered to participate in a mental-health court treatment programme.
Takai Muhammad, 43, admitted damaging the tyres when he appeared in Magistrat…

Local duo miss cut at Latin American Amateur Championship

January 20, 2024

Jarryd Dillas and Adam Perry bowed out of the Latin American Amateur Championship in Panama yesterday.
The Bermudian pair were among those failing to make the cut, which saw the top 50 players plus ti…

North Village kick-off FA Cup title defence against cross-town rivals Social Club

January 20, 2024

North Village will launch the defence of their FA Cup title when they host cross-town rivals Young Men’s Social Club in a first-round clash at Bernard Park tomorrow (2.30pm).
The teams claimed a share…

Domico Coddington nets hat-trick to help Cougars advance in FA Cup

January 20, 2024

Devonshire Cougars 6 Robin Hood 3

Domico Coddington marked his return to the Devonshire Cougars starting line-up with a first half hat-trick to send his side to the next round of the FA Cup with…

Local duo miss cut of Latin American Amateur Championship

January 19, 2024

Jarryd Dillas and Adam Perry bowed out of the Latin American Amateur Championship in Panama today.
The Bermudian pair were among those failing to make the cut, which saw the top 50 players plus ties p…

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Ariel Re offices donate $195,000 to charities in 2023

January 19, 2024

Ariel Re’s Bermuda and London offices donated $195,000 to charities last year.
The company said that 24 organisations received the funds, which was almost double the 2022 total.
Money was raised thr…

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Burt: biennial budgets are a possibility

January 19, 2024

The Bermuda Government is weighing the option of moving to a two-year Budget process instead of yearly budgeting, David Burt has revealed, as the delivery of the 2024-25 Budget approaches next month.
…

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Addiction charity suffering 60% funding shortfall

January 19, 2024

A charity is making a “passionate appeal” to the public to help financially support addiction treatment and recovery services after a 60 per cent shortfall in funds.
Focus Counselling Services, which …

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Regiment highlights soldiers and their experiences

January 19, 2024

The Royal Bermuda Regiment continued to highlight its soldiers in the latest of a series of videos aimed at attracting new recruits.
Corporal Carl Simmons-Albuoy and Private Anél du Preez shared their…

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Belco receives emergency response award

January 19, 2024

Belco has received an Edison Electric Institute emergency response award for its restoration efforts responding to hurricanes Lee and Idalia.
According to a Belco press release, the EEI emergency res…

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Wray: I didn’t do it

January 19, 2024

The man charged with the murder of Osagi Bascome repeatedly denied that he was involved in the fracas that resulted in the footballer’s death.
Raheem Wray also told a Supreme Court jury that he had be…

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Submissions for primary school rescoring delayed

January 19, 2024

A committee established to research the history and legacy of public primary schools, including those earmarked for closure, missed an initial deadline to submit its findings.
The Ministry of Educatio…

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Investigation into boatyard blaze remains active

January 19, 2024

An investigation into a major fire that broke out at the St George’s boatyard in December is ongoing, the fire service confirmed yesterday.
Jamal Albouy, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service investiga…

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Bermuda National Trust to host auction and jumble sale

January 19, 2024

The Bermuda National Trust is planning its annual auction and jumble sale for late February and early March to raise funds for natural and cultural heritage programming.
The trust will receive jumble…