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The lead detective in the disappearance of a missing woman insisted that the main suspect in her case was tracked in part for his own safety.
Jason Smith, who continued to give testimony in the murder…

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Financial Times highlights Bermuda rainwater collection

December 1, 2023

Bermuda’s centuries-old rainwater collection system has been highlighted in an article in the Financial Times.
The article by Esan Swan, a picture editor for FT Special Reports who occasionally writes…

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Hurricane season ends with Bermuda little affected

December 1, 2023

Bermuda has survived another hurricane season without major damage, despite a series of close calls.
The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially came to a close yesterday.
The US National Hurricane …

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Man arrested after police raid on Warwick home

December 1, 2023

A “substantial” amount of suspected crack cocaine was seized by police during a search of a Warwick home this week.
Officers carried out Operation Moonstone on Wednesday and a 40-year-old man was arre…

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Warrant executed in predawn search by police

December 1, 2023

Police this morning attended a property in Smith’s where a warrant was executed before dawn.
It is understood the inquiries on Middle Road related to a continuing investigation.
Firearms officers were…

Rampant Cougars maintain pressure on leaders Village

December 1, 2023

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Elisha Darrell has warned that Devonshire Cougars are starting to hit top form after thrashing Paget Lions at Somerset Cricket Club on Thursday night.
Darrell b…

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December start for landmark Fairmont Southampton project

December 1, 2023

Work will start this month on the redevelopment of the iconic Fairmont Southampton hotel, described by the Government as the biggest construction project in the island’s history and essential for econ…

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Bennett appointed NMB’s new advancement director

November 30, 2023

A woman with years of experience is the National Museum of Bermuda’s new advancement director.
Katie Bennett, who has a bachelor’s degree in archaeology from Hamilton College and a masters in museum…

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Sighting of missing woman came before her disappearance

November 30, 2023

The lead detective in the investigation into the murder of Chavelle Dillon-Burgess gave further evidence during the trial of Kamal Worrell today. [
Mr Worrell has denied charges of murdering Ms Dillon…

Compre appoints independent non-executive directors

November 30, 2023

Compre, the Bermudian-domiciled international legacy group, has appointed LoriAnn Lowery-Biggers and Jonathan Reiss as independent non-executive directors of its holding company in Bermuda, subject to…

AIG appoints Rose Marie Glazer

November 30, 2023

Rose Marie Glazer has been named general counsel at American International Group Inc.
Ms Glazer, who had served as interim general counsel since October 1, will oversee AIG’s legal, compliance, regula…

Turkey Trot Run/Walk set to return

November 30, 2023

The annual 8K Turkey Trot Run/Walk will return to North Shore on Sunday.
Hosted by Swan’s Running Club, the event starts on the grounds of sponsor’s Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Centre at 8am a…

Artex staff visit rest homes

November 30, 2023

More than 80 Artex employees visited six rest homes across the Island as part of their Giving Tuesday this week.
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving with individuals encouraged to support good ca…

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Panel on disability in workplaces to be held

November 30, 2023

A talk about accommodating people with different abilities in the workplace will be hosted by the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors on Wednesday.
It is expected to be “thought-provokin…

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Man caught with crack pipe in pocket

November 30, 2023

Police caught a man with a custom-made crack pipe in his pocket, a court was told yesterday.
Antonio Thompson, 47, admitted having the item when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court.
The court heard th…

Jordan Outerbridge finds comfort amid family tragedy

November 30, 2023

It was with a heavy heart that Jordan Outerbridge donned his No 11 shirt for league-leading North Village Rams only days after the fatal shooting of older brother Wilfred Outerbridge Jr.
The 27-year-o…

Enrique Russell stars for PHC in Friendship Trophy romp

November 30, 2023

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Enrique Russell’s brace helped to fire PHC into the quarter-finals of the Friendship Trophy with a resounding victory over nine-man Dandy Town last night.
Russell score…

Uncertainty over control test in sanctions relating to Russia

November 30, 2023

Bermudian-based companies undertaking business with Russian entities must comply with the island’s sanctions regime, which has expanded significantly since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.
Those c…

Bermuda’s distance runners to test themselves to limit

November 30, 2023

Distance runners are again preparing to test themselves to the limit in the second Bermuda Backyard Ultra.
A total of 110 competitors, up from the last year, will take on the island’s only ultra-mara…

Enrique Russell stars as PHC progress to Friendship Trophy quarter-finals

November 30, 2023

PHC Zebras 4 Dandy Town 0

Enrique Russell’s brace helped to fire PHC into the quarter-finals of the Friendship Trophy with a resounding victory over nine-man Dandy Town on Wednesday night.
Russe…

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911 calls played in Worrell trial

November 29, 2023

The tempestuous relationship between Kamal Worrell and Chavelle Dillon-Burgess was exposed in a series of 911 calls they each made after they had broken up.
Recordings of more than 20 calls between 20…

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KEMH to glow green for mental health next month

November 29, 2023

A green light will welcome people into the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital next month.
Preston Swan, acting chief operating officer of the Bermuda Hospitals Board, said the soft light will illumina…

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Guest visits limited to 180 days a year from mid-January

November 29, 2023

Visitors to the island will only be allowed to stay for 180 days in any 12-month period as of January 15, the Department of Immigration warned today.
In a statement on the policy change, the departmen…

Strong market buoys Seadrill

November 29, 2023

Seadrill Ltd, the Bermudian-based offshore drilling company, has reported third-quarter income of $90 million.
The company said it delivered $151 million of adjusted earnings before interest, tax, dep…

Laser Light gets $100m boost from US Capital Global

November 29, 2023

San Francisco-headquartered US Capital Global has entered into a term sheet to provide credit facilities totalling a minimum of $100 million to Laser Light Companies, subsidiaries of Bermudian-based …

Colin Mello delighted as War Machine continues to set the pace

November 29, 2023

War Machine narrowly missed out on equalling the season’s fastest time during the latest harness racing meeting at the National Equestrian Centre.
The Mello Family’s eight-year-old gelding posted a 1:…

Caitlin Conyers and Jay Donawa to feature in high-performance seminar

November 29, 2023

Professional cyclist Caitlin Conyers will be among athletes and administrators sharing their high-performance experiences at a Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation seminar on Thursday.
Conyers, …

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Chavelle’s grandmother gives testimony at Worrell trial

November 29, 2023

The grandmother of a missing woman told the Supreme Court yesterday of a nightmarish relationship between her granddaughter and a former lawyer.
Thelma-Jean Swan said that Chavelle Dillon-Burgess suff…

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Tierrai Tull named 2024 Rhodes Scholar

November 29, 2023

Oxford University beckons for Bermuda’s 2024 Rhodes Scholar, Tierrai Tull, a member of the island’s Gender Affairs Council.
Ms Tull is also a cofounder of Bermuda Youth Connect, aimed at connecting th…

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Students warned of dangers of cannabis

November 29, 2023

A mother whose son committed suicide after years of heavy cannabis use is warning island teenagers about the dangers of the drug.
Laura Stack is giving a series of presentations to students at Somersf…

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Airport lighting upgrade recommended for approval

November 29, 2023

Plans to bolster lighting at the LF Wade International Airport’s runway have been recommended for approval by the Department of Planning.

The application, submitted this year, proposed upgrades to…

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Bids invited to fix wall at Paget lights

November 29, 2023

Approved contractors have been invited to submit bids for work to repair a patch of wall at Paget stoplights.
A request for quotations issued by the Government said that deterioration of the wall was …

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Remembrance Day Parade

November 29, 2023

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Santa Claus touches down on island

November 28, 2023

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Talented American juniors to race alongside Bermudians

November 28, 2023

The island’s young athletes will be competing alongside their counterparts from the United States in the Bermuda Challenge, which will be held in conjunction with the National Cross Country Championsh…

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‘Search’ for missing teen reaches Day 18

November 28, 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 eighteenth day.
A police spokesman said that “so…

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Mailboxes Unlimited has ‘best ever’ Black Friday

November 28, 2023

The head of a local shipping service has high hopes for the Christmas shopping season.
Bricen Hakeman, the chief executive of Mailboxes Unlimited, said the company had its “best ever” Black Friday th…

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Four Star Pizza in Flatts robbed on Friday night

November 28, 2023

A robber escaped with cash from the Four Star Pizza in Flatts on Friday night, according to police.
An unidentified man dressed in black, with a black helmet, a mask and gloves, came into the eatery, …

Trust event to consider impact of UK Labour government on Bermuda

November 28, 2023

A presentation about how a Labour government in Britain might impact the island and other similar jurisdictions is among the features of the annual Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Bermuda Co…

Warwick Academy win middle school over-13 football tournament

November 27, 2023

Zydon Lightbourne-Furbert was the star of the show as he led Warwick Academy to victory in the middle school over-13 six-a-side tournament by scoring all four goals in the fnal against Saltus.
Lightb…

Warwick Academy win Primary School girls football tournament

November 27, 2023

Warwick Academy won the Primary School Girls seven-a-side football tournament on Monday without conceding a goal.
Warwick shut out a spirited St. George’s Preparatory 1-0 in the final as they applied…

Textainer’s $7.4bn sale a step closer

November 27, 2023

The $7.4 billion sale of Bermudian-based Textainer Group Holdings Ltd to Stonepeak, the New York-headquartered alternative investment firm, is a step closer to completion.
Textainer, one of the world’…

Jason North continues his karting supremacy of L206 Senior class

November 27, 2023

Jason North continued his dominant form with an unbeaten series in the fourth round of the Bermuda Karting Club National Championships at the Southside Raceway on Sunday.
Competing in the L206 Senior …

First Division leaders Devonshire Colts extend unbeaten streak

November 27, 2023

Unbeaten leaders Devonshire Colts thrashed St David’s 6-2 at Police Field on Sunday to remain firmly on course to win promotion from the First Division.
Keino Burch and Malahku Selassie led the charge…

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TLC receives $10,000 from Roche Holdings

November 27, 2023

The Transformational Living Centre has been given a $10,000 boost courtesy of a donation from Roche Services Holdings Bermuda.
In a statement announcing the donation, the charity expressed its gratitu…

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Age Concern consolidates Hamilton office at main hub

November 27, 2023

Age Concern Bermuda is moving its satellite office in Hamilton to its main hub at Admiralty House, effective next month.
Staff at the office in the LiveNet telecommunications building at 1 Burnaby Str…

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Convicted murderers want right to choose lawyer for appeals

November 27, 2023

Civil proceedings have been launched by two convicted murderers who claim that they are being denied the right to their lawyer of choice to appeal their cases.
Jeremiah Dill and Jay Dill, both serving…

Warning for insurance supervisors

November 27, 2023

A stability report just out from the Bank of International Settlements has warned of “an increasing likelihood of widespread disruptions to the financial sector, economy, society and humanity at large…

Headwinds predicted for economy and insurance industry

November 27, 2023

The Swiss Re Institute has forecast a slowing of the world economy in the year ahead, but also proposed that the insurance industry will not earn its cost of capital over the next two years.
A sigma a…

Teen paints double win during Rocket Pitch competition

November 27, 2023

A Bermuda Institute student cleaned up during the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s Rocket Pitch competition, taking home the youth prize and the people’s choice award.

Zea Swainson, foun…