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Four named in New Year’s Honours List

January 2, 2024

Four Bermudians have been recognised for their contributions to the island on the King’s 2024 New Year’s Honours List.
Kimberley Durrant, the director of the London Office, was honoured for public ser…

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Former Horizon employee seeks enforcement of judgment

January 2, 2024

A former employee of Horizon Communications has filed papers with the Supreme Court for enforcement of a tribunal judgment on the company to pay outstanding wages.
Ross Barkwell was terminated from Ho…

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Pioneering nurse Edna Jones celebrates 100th birthday

January 2, 2024

Edna Mae Jones does not consider herself a history-maker. But that’s exactly what she is.
In 1947, she was awarded a scholarship to train as a nurse in Britain. The scholarship, established by the Bri…

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Olde Towne celebrates new year in style

January 2, 2024

The Olde Towne rung in the new year in true Bermudian style, with thousands gathering in St George to celebrate the dawn of 2024.
King’s Square, already brightly illuminated for the holiday season, be…

St David’s overcome ten-man Colts to clinch First Division Shield

January 2, 2024

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James Pace scored a brace as St David’s Warriors were crowned First Division Shield champions with victory over ten-man Devonshire Colts at Wellington Ova…

Father and son add to exhilarating Trophy Series finale

January 2, 2024

Flying dirt, pungent fumes of high octane racing fuel and the distinctive sound of high powered engines filled the air at Southside Raceway yesterday, as the New Year’s Day Trophy Racing Series reache…

Ten-man Cougars go into new year as top dogs

January 2, 2024

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Devonshire Cougars moved to the top of the Premier Division at the halfway point of the season after fighting back from two goals down to beat Dandy Town…

Father and son duo among those crowned champions in exhilarating motocross finale

January 1, 2024

Flying dirt, pungent fumes of high octane racing fuel and the distinctive sound of high powered engines filled the air at Southside Raceway yesterday, as the New Year’s Day Trophy Racing Series reache…

PHC dedicate Friendship Trophy triumph to captain Marco Warren

January 1, 2024

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PHC Zebras paid a heart-warming tribute to late captain Marco Warren after edging Somerset Trojans to retain the Friendship Trophy in an entertaining final at Well…

St David’s overcome ten-man Colts to clinch Friendship Shield

January 1, 2024

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James Pace scored a brace as St David’s Warriors were crowned Friendship Shield champions with victory over ten-man Devonshire Colts at Wellington Oval ye…

Guy Carpenter: responsive January renewals market

January 1, 2024

The reinsurance community has rung in the new year with a responsive market for January 1 renewals, after an estimated 2023 increase in traditional capital of 12 per cent, an analysis by Guy Carpenter…

Richard Sammons joins Gallagher Re this month

January 1, 2024

A top broker based in Bermuda will assume a senior specialty leadership position at a global reinsurance broker, leading a specialty aerospace unit.
Gallagher Re said that Richard Sammons is joining i…

Burrows Lightbourn ‘bullish’ about Bermuda

January 1, 2024

Liquor store sales fell 36.8 per cent between March and July, according to the latest retail sales index figures, but drinks distributor Burrows
Lightbourn is doing just fine.
“Business has been very…

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June 2023: Mother Nature wreaks havoc

January 1, 2024

Downpours caused cancellations to traditional summer events in June and were blamed for potholes, which in turn were said to have caused damage to taxis.
By the fifth of the month, the island had reco…

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July 2023: Rethink forced on primary school closures

January 1, 2024

David Burt revealed that the Government would re-evaluate the scoring process that was used to determine which primary schools should close as part of its education reform plans.
The Premier, along wi…

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August 2023: Changing faces in the OBA

January 1, 2024

August brought about a change in the political landscape after Cole Simons, the Leader of the Opposition, announced his retirement from public life.
The veteran MP, 71, who had represented Smith’s Sou…

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September 2023: Cyberattack strikes at ‘very heart’ of government

January 1, 2024

The reverberations from a crippling cyberattack that struck at the “very heart of public services” in Bermuda in mid-September were still being felt as 2023 drew to a close.
The hackers infiltrated th…

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October 2023: Sun shines on Just A Farmer

January 1, 2024

A dispute over a chicken coop made headlines after a farmer was warned by the Government that his lease would be terminated.
Malachi Symonds had leased and cleared a government-owned plot of land acro…

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2023 Talking Points: Clearing the Air at Belco

January 1, 2024

Belco’s neighbours have suffered soot emissions from the Pembroke plant for decades, and while the North Power Station was supposed to bring cleaner electricity generation, the pollution continued. Th…

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2023 Talking Points: A toast to those we have lost

January 1, 2024

From politics and activism to trade unionism and the football pitch, Bermuda mourned prominent community figures in 2023.
The island also bid farewell to several of its notable journalists.

• Arth…

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2023 Talking Points: Fairmont Southampton SDO

January 1, 2024

Tourism, hospitality and construction workers may have started the year with “the deal has been done” ringing in their ears as they looked towards the much anticipated revival of the Fairmont Southamp…

Howard University swimming team in Bermuda

January 1, 2024

Swimmers from Howard University, the only all-Black collegiate swimming and diving team the United States, are in Bermuda for a training camp at the National Sports Centre’s aquatics and fitness facil…

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Man who crashed into wall banned from roads

January 1, 2024

A drink-driver who crashed his bike into a wall in Smith’s has been banned from the road for 18 months.
Kendall Thompson, 57, admitted riding his bike while impaired by alcohol when he appeared in Ma…

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Police stop drink-driver on Christmas Eve

January 1, 2024

A man was caught drink-driving in Hamilton minutes before Christmas Day, Magistrates’ Court heard yesterday.
Vivian Hunter, 54, pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared in court.
The court was t…

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Three men banned from roads for impaired driving

January 1, 2024

Police arrested three men for impaired driving in Hamilton within 24 hours, Magistrates’ Court heard yesterday.
Julio Lopez Naranjo, 37, David Barnett, 38, and Michael Banquilar, 35, all admitted rid…

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Promising new treatment for a common health problem

January 1, 2024

A high-tech solution to a vexing health issue that can bring misery to seniors in particular has been rolled out by a local medical clinic.
The Brown-Darrel Clinic in Smith’s, which introduced the ele…

Bankruptcy court sets Vesttoo pre-trial hearing dates

December 31, 2023

Scheduled pre-trial hearings for the Vesttoo bankruptcy begin the morning of January 16, in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
The court allowed creditors of the Israeli insurtech t…

Devonshire Cougars come from two goals down with ten men to beat Dandy Town

December 31, 2023

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Devonshire Cougars moved to the top of the Premier League table at the halfway point of the season after fighting back from two goals down with just ten…

Business 2023: the bottom line

December 31, 2023

Bermuda has emerged from a difficult year, after global issues and domestic troubles combined to present a series of business challenges that will bleed into the new year.
The mature and developing ma…

World Business 2023: From AI and inflation to Musk and Swift

December 31, 2023

The tide turned against inflation.
Artificial intelligence went mainstream — for good or ill.
Labour unions capitalised on their growing might to win more generous pay and benefits.
Elon Musk renamed …

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January 2023: Gaming looks as far away as ever

December 31, 2023

It had been heralded by the Government as one of the four cornerstone industries that would help create jobs and kick-start the economy.
But Lady Luck was certainly not smiling down on the island’s fl…

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February 2023: Cole’s gaffe steals the show

December 31, 2023

The Government announced plans to revitalise Morgan’s Point and reform the island’s payroll tax system in its annual budget.
David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, announced in the Budget St…

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March 2023: Pig’s Field reopening a victory for community

December 31, 2023

Funding of the Bermuda Gaming Commission, the health of hospital finances as well as the health of those around Belco dominated the headlines in March.
At the start the month, it was revealed that the…

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April 2023: Driver in RBR wounding case escapes jail

December 31, 2023

A man escaped jail time near the start of the month after he struck a Royal Bermuda Regiment soldier and ended his promising career in the military.
Makhail Saltus admitted to slamming into two regime…

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May 2023: Marco matters

December 31, 2023

The untimely death of an award-winning footballer marred the month of May.
Marco Warren, 29, was found unconscious at the junction of North Shore and Trinity Church Roads in Hamilton Parish on May 14…

Sport 2023: Small margins as Bermuda’s stars mix success with agonising defeat

December 31, 2023

For the first time in about a decade, this yearly review does not feature the exploits of Dame Flora Duffy.
The achievements of our Olympic champion have often been the starting point for any article …

World Sport: Platforms continue to be a catalyst for protest

December 31, 2023

Sport and politics would ideally never mix but as the world becomes increasingly divided on societal issues, sporting platforms have turned into lightning rods for social activism.
Be it athletes or s…

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Bermudians honoured for contributions to the island

December 30, 2023

Four Bermudians have been recognised for their contributions to the island on the King’s 2024 New Years Honours list.
Kimberley Durrant, the director of the Government’s London office, was honoured fo…

PHC not taking Trojans lightly in Friendship Trophy final clash

December 30, 2023

PHC Zebras captain Darren Usher is adamant his team will not be taking underdogs Somerset Trojans for granted when two of the island’s most successful clubs clash in the Friendship Trophy final at Wel…

Aspiring cyclists hail coaching camp

December 30, 2023

Participants at a three-day cycling coaching camp organised by Kaden Hopkins and Conor White hailed the initiative.
Overseas-based Hopkins and White used their time in Bermuda to impart their knowledg…

Reinforcing good money habits and staying out of debt

December 30, 2023

Dear Dave,
My mum and dad always told me to live within my means. As an adult, I’ve made some mistakes with money, including falling right back into debt after paying off everything. I’m tired of this…

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Bermuda Girlguiding in fight for survival

December 30, 2023

Girlguiding Bermuda faces an uncertain future after the parent organisation in Britain announced the closure of overseas operations.
Bermuda’s branch of the leadership and personal development program…

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Joseph Wylie (1934-2023): ‘national musical treasure’

December 30, 2023

A musician and impresario with a gift for spotting talent left a lasting impact on the island’s entertainment landscape.
Joe Wylie was recalled by family as one of Bermuda’s “national musical treasure…

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Serial sex offender jailed for one year

December 30, 2023

A serial sex offender has been sentenced to a year behind bars for inappropriately touching a woman.
Devaun Cox, 38, admitted sexually assaulting the woman when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court on S…

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‘Search’ for missing teen reaches Day 51

December 30, 2023

Police have urged those who know of missing child Ajahni Lema-Bascome’s whereabouts to contact them as soon as possible as the search for him marks its 51st day.
A police spokesman said that “someone …

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BTA spends $11m on PGA Tour event

December 30, 2023

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has spent more than $11 million to continue its support of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship for another two years.
According to figures recently released under Pati, …

Motorcade to be held in honour of LeiLanni Nesbeth

December 29, 2023

LeiLanni Nesbeth will be honoured for her athletic achievements by the club where her career got started.
St David’s County Cricket Club are holding a motorcade on Saturday for the multitalented athle…

Ratings of Somers Re and subsidiaries are affirmed

December 29, 2023

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “a-” (Excellent) of Bermudian-based Somers Re Ltd and its subsidiaries: Watford Insuranc…

OneComm TV and internet prices rise

December 29, 2023

Bermuda’s largest telecoms firm, One Communications, is putting up the prices for its internet and TV services.
Customers have started receiving letters giving them notice of an “important billing upd…

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RA adds fuel oversight to responsibilities

December 29, 2023

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda is to take charge of the island’s fuel sector beginning on Monday.
The authority said the expansion into fuel regulation was in keeping with the Fuels Act 2022.
Hom…