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Number of births and deaths recorded on island falls

November 27, 2023

The number of births and deaths on the island both fell last year, according to data gathered by the Registry-General.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, told the House of Assembly on Friday …

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Elisha Darrell scores stunner as Devonshire Cougars thrash Somerset Trojans

November 26, 2023

Devonshire Cougars 6 Somerset Trojans 2

Devonshire Cougars roared back to thrash Somerset in a high-scoring Premier Division encounter at Devonshire Recreation Club on Sunday night.
Former Trojan…

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Giniko Butterfield scores added-time winner for Social Club

November 26, 2023

Young Men’s Social Club 3 X-Roads 2

Giniko Butterfield scored a late free-kick in added time to steer Social Club further away from the Premier Division relegation zone with an important victory …

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Delray Rawlins scores twice but efforts in vain as Kion Knights fires Parish to victory

November 26, 2023

Hamilton Parish 3 Paget 2

A brace by Delray Rawlins was not enough for Paget, who slumped to their second defeat in the Premier Division at Wellington Oval on Sunday.
The Bermuda cricket captain…

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Minister hears community club presentations

November 26, 2023

Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, took part in a community forum hosted by the Harrington Workmen’s Club.
Last week representatives from the Club, St Mark’s Church, Harrington …

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Adam Prunty and Christine Dailey triumph in Hannover Re Half Marathon

November 26, 2023

Adam Prunty and Christine Dailey continued their impressive recent form to triumph in the Hannover Re Half Marathon on Sunday.
Competing among a field of 73 runners on a challenging course, which star…

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Couple who crashed return to island to thank rescuers

November 26, 2023

Two visitors who survived a serious crash in Sandys returned to the island to thank their rescuers.
Susan and Chris Miliner came to Bermuda on a cruise ship on June 29 last year, but disaster struck j…

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Star performers honoured at Bermuda Cricket Board awards

November 26, 2023

Kamau Leverock was named Bermuda’s international player of the year at the Bermuda Cricket Board annual awards ceremony at Gosling’s Wine Cellar on Friday night.
All-rounder Leverock was in sublime f…

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MPs praise Collie Buddz for Grammy nomination

November 26, 2023

Bermudian reggae star Collie Buddz was given special mention in Parliament for his recent Grammy nomination.
The artist, whose real name is Colin Harper, is on the shortlist for Best Reggae Album for…

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Kadeem Abraham scores late winner as PHC fight past Dandy Town

November 26, 2023

Dandy Town 1 PHC Zebras 2

It seems Premier Division champions PHC Zebras will not relinquish their crown withhout a fight as they battled to victory at Goose Gosling Field on Saturday night.
Just…

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Summer designer Keile turns to winter

November 26, 2023

Swimwear designer DaeNyce “Keile” Rabain must have smiled when she saw her name misspelt on a winning certificate at the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s Rocket Pitch competition.
It still …

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Family Centre Founder’s Day honours Martha Dismont

November 26, 2023

A dedication ceremony was held at Family Centre to celebrate its first Founder’s Day, marking the birthday of Martha Dismont, who formed the organisation in 1990.
The event on Wednesday — soon after W…

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Bermuda rolls with changes in anti-doping sport rules

November 26, 2023

Bermuda’s anti-doping in sport regime has been updated under a new Bill passed by the House of Assembly.
However it prompted an argument over whether the island could have responded more quickly to re…

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D’Andre Wainwright grabs winner as North Village remain unbeaten

November 25, 2023

St George’s 1 North Village 2

League leaders North Village came out on top in a thrilling Saturday afternoon Premier Division encounter at Wellington Oval.
Goals from Daion Swan-DeSilva and D’And…

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Jessica Lewis sets new record to win gold in 100 metres at Parapan Am Games

November 25, 2023

Jessica Lewis has claimed a remarkable hat-trick as she won gold in the T53 100 metres at the Parapan Am Games in Santiago, Chile.
The pressure was on Lewis, who was defending the title she won in bot…

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Activists unite in combating violence against women

November 25, 2023

Campaigners called on the community to unite in a drive to put an end to violence against women.
Today marks the United Nation’s International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Tinée Fur…

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Murder trial adjourned again after second juror becomes ill

November 25, 2023

An outbreak of sickness caused the murder trial of Kamel Worrell to be adjourned for a second consecutive day.
Proceedings were postponed on Thursday after a jury member phoned in sick. Although she …

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Search for missing teen reaches Day 15

November 25, 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 fifteenth day.
A police spokesman said that “som…

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Man admits violently resisting arrest

November 25, 2023

A man who damaged a police officer’s body camera has been ordered to participate in a mental health treatment programme.
Delmari Scott, 40, admitted shouting and swearing at officers and resisting ar…

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Thief ordered to participate in Drug Treatment Court

November 25, 2023

A woman who stole alcohol and snacks from a Warwick petrol station has been ordered to participate in a drug treatment court programme.
Honnee Smith, 27, from Hamilton Parish, admitted stealing the i…

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Bus terminal kiosk to close for the next four Sundays

November 25, 2023

The kiosk at Hamilton Central Bus Terminal will be closed on Sundays for the next four weeks.
The Government posted on X that this will come into effect tomorrow, and regular kiosk hours will resume …

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LeiLanni Nesbeth and Florida State advance to NCAA Championship semi-finals

November 24, 2023

LeiLanni Nesbeth and her Florida State University team-mates defeated Pitt 3-0 before a sold-out crowd at the Seminole Soccer Complex to advance to the NCAA Championship semi-finals.
After a goalless …

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MSA retain BSSF High School boys volleyball title

November 24, 2023

Mount St Agnes boys volleyball team went unbeaten in the Bermuda Schools Sports Federation High School competition for the second successive year, to successfully retain their title.
Juanita Blee’s si…

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Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign

November 24, 2023

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Toby Wright handed first defeat of the season in cup competition

November 24, 2023

An upset was recorded in the first round of the Island Construction Services Cup when Spanish Point Boat Club I defeated SPBC II 3-2 in an exciting contest.
Tyler Moniz opened the scoring for Point II…

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Minister: East End students will not go to Whitney

November 24, 2023

The education minister today confirmed that East End students will not face a commute to Whitney Institute under school closure plans.
Earlier this year, The Royal Gazette
revealed that a plan to u…

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Government launches dementia-care pilot project

November 24, 2023

A pilot project has been launched to help uninsured or underinsured people suffering from dementia, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors announced today.
Tinee Furbert said it was estimated …

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Hamilton Princess and Salvation Army deliver at Thanksgiving

November 24, 2023

Hotel executives at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club visited the Salvation Army’s North Street Citadel in Hamilton, for their annual Thanksgiving dinner service.
They distributed 200 traditional…

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Inspiring young people shine at CedarBridge Academy event

November 24, 2023

High school pupils inspired others when they expressed themselves with confidence at an annual pageant, the event’s founder said.
Nine young people were in the running for the titles of Mr and Miss Ce…

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Concern for vulnerable made law an obvious career choice

November 24, 2023

A desire to help the more vulnerable in society is what led Ashley Fubler to decide on a career in law.
Last Friday, the former Berkeley Institute student reached her goal of giving voice to the unde…

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Charity disburses $200,000 for medical equipment

November 23, 2023

The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda has set aside $200,000 to fund equipment for the island’s medical facilities.
The membership of HAB, one of the island’s oldest charities, approved the funds at its…

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Sail trainees return from a five-day ocean adventure

November 23, 2023

A trainee crew aboard the Spirit of Bermuda is set to return to shore following a five-day adventure at sea.
The Dellwood Middle School students will be welcomed home by parents and friends at Albuoy…

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Saltus music teacher marches and plays in Macy’s parade

November 23, 2023

A music teacher at Saltus Grammar School took part in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade earlier today.
Kelley Taylor, who teaches secondary instrumental music at the school, was one of 400 band dire…

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Coach Michael Findlay hails Reggie Lambe after 50th international appearance

November 23, 2023

National coach Michael Findlay hailed Reggie Lambe after he became the first Bermuda player to reach 50 international caps.
Already holding the distinction of being the island’s most capped player, th…

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Team Bermuda finish sixth at Offshore Key West World Championships

November 23, 2023

Bermuda’s Steven Bridges and David Selley held their own against some of the world’s elite at the Race World Offshore Key West World Championships in Florida.
The pair competed in Bridge’s 32-foot cat…

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Jessica Lewis finishes sixth in Parapan Am Games 800 metres final

November 23, 2023

Jessica Lewis continued her Parapan Am Games campaign when finishing sixth in the women’s combined 800 metre T53/54 final in Santiago, Chile.
The 30-year-old wheelchair sprinter, who finished fifth in…

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Aspen declares Q3 earnings of $86m, upbeat on 2024

November 23, 2023

Bermudian-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited has reported net income available to common shareholders of $86 million and operating income of $79 million for the three months to September 30.
Mark …

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A quiet day on stock exchanges

November 23, 2023

The RG/BSX Index remained frozen at 2,144.75 points with no stocks changing hands.
The last sign of movement was on November 14.
Meanwhile, the New York Stock Exchange was closed because of the Ameri…

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CG Insurance cement top spot in ball hockey league

November 23, 2023

Jeremy Estey took his goal tally for the season to nine as he helped CG Insurance to a 6-2 victory over Positive Image Dental in the Bermuda Ball Hockey Association league at Pembroke Community Club o…

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Local sponsors renew support of Butterfield Bermuda Championship

November 23, 2023

The PGA Tour, Bermuda Tourism Authority and Butterfield have agreed to a multi-year extension as co-title sponsors of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
The partnership has been extended for anothe…

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Visitor banned from island’s roads for 18 months

November 23, 2023

A cruise ship passenger who was stopped by police in Paget yesterday has been disqualified from driving all vehicles on the island for 18 months.
Derrick Victorino, 37, admitted drink-driving when he…

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Saltus wins primary school six-a-side competition

November 23, 2023

Saltus Grammar School were crowned Primary School A Division six-a-side champions at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence after a 3-0 final win over Francis Patton.
Chance Franks opened the scoring fo…

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Burt: Sir John ‘plain wrong’ on Caricom

November 23, 2023

David Burt has said former premier Sir John Swan’s comments questioning Bermuda’s membership in Caricom are “disappointing and sadly out of step with today’s reality”.
Sir John warned that full member…

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My Pharmacy wins case against Government

November 23, 2023

An independent family-owned pharmacy suffered financial losses and was unable to supply critical medicines after being listed wrongfully as not being registered, a court was told.
The Supreme Court al…

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Victim named in fatal Warwick shooting

November 23, 2023

The victim of a fatal shooting last night in Warwick, the island’s second firearm death of 2023 and the third murder of this year, was a father of three, Wilfred Outerbridge Jr, who was shot in his ho…

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Wanda Robinson decodes the doctor’s diagnosis

November 23, 2023

It is not always easy to understand a doctor’s diagnosis, particularly for those who do not have a high level of education.
In a 2022 survey of 215 people, Anglia Ruskin University found that 97.7 pe…

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Sir John calls for reshaping of the economy

November 23, 2023

One of Bermuda’s most successful realtors and businessmen has warned of the need to de-shackle Bermudians from institutional restraints that have hindered their development.
Bermuda’s longest serving …

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Lisa Howie merger raises profile of Atlantic artists

November 23, 2023

Lisa Howie fervently believes that Atlantic art is about to have its day.
“A few years ago African art was on the cusp of expansion and now the same is about to happen to Atlantic and Caribbean art,”…

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Husband: she didn’t look like the Chavelle I knew

November 23, 2023

The estranged husband of a missing woman told the jury about the last time he saw her.
Kimberley Scott Burgess, who gave his testimony over a Zoom video call from Britain, said that he met Chavelle Di…

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Saltus music teacher to march in Macy’s parade

November 23, 2023

A music teacher at Saltus Grammar School will be marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City today.
Kelley Taylor, who teaches secondary instrumental music at the school, is one …

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