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Government meets with investment managers

April 4, 2025

Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, has had discussions in New York with the largest membership association for alternative investment managers.
As part of ongoing efforts to promote Be…

BSX closes the week higher

April 4, 2025

There was no trading activity on the Bermuda Stock Exchange today, leaving the RG/BSX Index unchanged at 2,563.99.
The Index was 5.96 points (0.23 per cent) higher for the week with total turnover of …

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West End church invites community to celebrate 70 years

April 4, 2025

A community fun day for a church at the West End will be offered as part of commemorations this weekend for its 70th anniversary.
The First Church of God in Somerset will hold a day of entertainment t…

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Woman suffers head injury in collision

April 4, 2025

A female driver is being treated for a head injury after a collision yesterday.
A police spokesman said that officers attended the junction of North Shore Road with Cottage Hill Road in Hamilton Paris…

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Skills training for cohort of craftsmen

April 4, 2025

Six Bermudians have embarked on a training programme equipping them to pursue careers as skilled craftsmen.
The recruits will pursue the National Centre for Construction Education and Research certifi…

Duffy to test fitness levels in Singapore T100 opener

April 4, 2025

Dame Flora Duffy is eager to shake off the cobwebs at the launch of a new season in the T100 Triathlon World Tour on Saturday.
The Bermudian is one of the 21 women in the elite field in the Singapore …

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Chamber of Commerce announces AGM line-up

April 4, 2025

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has announced its highly anticipated 2025 Main Events, set to bring together key business leaders, stakeholders and professionals for impactful discussions and networki…

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Input sought on impact of rising cost of living

April 4, 2025

As Bermuda continues to confront the global and local pressures of inflation and affordability, the Ministry of Home Affairs has launched a survey to invite residents to share their lived experiences …

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Pride theme speaks to unity, power and protest

April 4, 2025

A theme of empowerment has been chosen for this year’s Bermuda Pride — a movement “rooted in activism, resilience and collective action”.
OutBermuda announced that the annual event supporting and cele…

Bermuda triathletes in British assessment races

April 4, 2025

Three Bermudian triathletes took part in the Great Britain Triathlon Performance Assessment Weekend as part of their preparations for the new season.
Nicholas Pilgrim, Ollie Hayward and Jacob Wright p…

Scott Barnes finishes on the podium in Texas

April 4, 2025

Karter Scott Barnes overcame a number of challenges to finish third at the Skusa Pro Tour at Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney, Texas.
Racing on an unfamiliar track in rounds one and two, the Bermu…

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Young choreographers showcase school life in dance

April 4, 2025

The “highs, lows and unforgettable moments of student life” have been rendered as a narrative by dozens of performers for Troika Bermuda.
Directed by Shanna Henry and Sacha Dill, the production this w…

Amir Dill caps memorable month with individual accolade

April 4, 2025

Just when Amir Dill might have figured his week could not possibly get any better, it did after being chosen as FCV International Football Academy’s best player for the month of March, four days after…

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Troika Bermuda School Daze: A Dance Story

April 4, 2025

Troika Bermuda School Daze: A Dance Story (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Government hosts panel on maternal, infant wellness

April 4, 2025

The Ministry of Health will host a panel discussion on maintaining the wellbeing of mothers and their babies in recognition of World Health Day next week.
“Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: The Fir…

Sebastian Kempe and Adriana Penruddocke out of medal contention

April 4, 2025

Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe and Adriana Penruddocke have fallen out of medal contention after a rough week in the gold fleet in the Princess Sofia Trophy in Spain.
The Bermudian pair are competi…

Two Lukes ready to step up for Warwick and Bermuda

April 4, 2025

Two young cricketers who share a first name are expected to play a huge role for Bermuda at the Under-19 Cricket World Cup regional qualifiers in the United States this summer.
Luke Horan and Luke Ful…

Kenni Thompson in the goals for flawless Bournemouth

April 4, 2025

Kenni Thompson netted her fifth goal of the season and provided two assists as champions Bournemouth’s 7-0 thrashed Women’s National League Division One South West rivals Southampton at Canotec Stadiu…

Nichol Shield brings down curtain on rugby season

April 4, 2025

Action draws to a close in the domestic rugby season tonight when the East takes on the West in the Nichol Shield at North Field, National Sports Centre (7pm).
Players from the island’s three men’s te…

US tariffs could unleash global recession, says car dealer

April 4, 2025

Widespread tariffs introduced by US president Donald Trump this week, including a 25 per cent tax on imported cars and parts, could trigger global recession, warns one local executive.
“Everybody is a…

Hotelier optimistic about Canadian market

April 4, 2025

Canadian air arrivals to Bermuda are bouncing upward, driven by a shifting political landscape and better air connections to the island.
But they could be even better, according to a veteran hotelier….

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Construction industry ‘strangled by red tape’

April 4, 2025

The island’s construction industry is heading for a slump because building projects are being held up by delays within the Department of Planning, insiders fear.
A number of industry experts told The …

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Man safe after being pulled from North Shore

April 4, 2025

A man who was found unresponsive in the water has been reported safe and well.
A police spokesman said that officers and first responders were called to Sandys Dock in Devonshire at about 4.25pm on Th…

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Government keeps wary eye on Trump tariffs

April 3, 2025

The Trump Administration has made good on its vow with a salvo of tariffs against trade partners as well as rivals of the United States.
Bermuda features on the list of Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tar…

Marmoush and Strand Larsen solid options to replace injured Haaland

April 3, 2025

Premier League action returned midweek, amid news that Manchester City star striker Erling Haaland will be on the sidelines for between five and seven weeks with an ankle injury.
Fantasy managers will…

Arman Newton steps up Cedarberry Bowl title bid

April 3, 2025

Arman Newton carded the lowest round to move within four shots of leader Oliver Betschart in the penultimate round of the Cedarberry Bowl at Tucker’s Point Golf Club on Thursday.
Newton (155) shot a t…

Fifteen Bermudian women attend conference in Dubai

April 3, 2025

Bermuda took centre stage last week as Tinee Furbert, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, led a delegation at the International Women’s Leadership Conference in Dubai.
The event was hos…

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Furbert, Wolffe share progress on youth policy

April 3, 2025

Bermuda’s youth will soon be able to elect other young people to represent their interests, the chairman of the National Youth Policy working group said today.
Theo Wolffe said the National Youth Coun…

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Exceptional athletes feature on new sports cards

April 3, 2025

Five cards showcasing exceptional athletes have been released by the Bermuda Police Service.
To date, the cards series features 20 different local sports.
The cards, which are produced by the BPS in c…

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It takes a village to … take back a much-loved facility

April 3, 2025

A recreational area in Devonshire that was taken over by loiterers has been given back to the community thanks to area residents working with police and the Government.

Sandys Dock, just west of D…

Axa XL Bermuda staff celebrate promotions

April 3, 2025

Six employees in the Bermuda office of Axa XL are celebrating promotions.
Axa XL is the P&C and specialty risk division of top global insurer Axa.
A company spokeswoman said: “Axa XL is known for …

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Pressure eases at hospital amid bed capacity crisis

April 3, 2025

King Edward VII Memorial Hospital remains on alert but has eased to level 2 following an improvement in bed capacity.
Scott Pearman, the chief executive and president of Bermuda Hospitals Board, said…

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From Falklands to Bermuda: the new Deputy Governor

April 3, 2025

A senior diplomat has been announced in the role of Deputy Governor of Bermuda.
Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, said Dave Morgan would take over the post held at present by Tom Oppenheim.
Mr Morgan is e…

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Spate of bike thefts in three months prompts police warning

April 3, 2025

Motorcycle owners have been hit hard this year, with police reporting more than 200 cases of vehicles stolen in the first three months of 2025.
Officers recovered 99 stolen bikes between January 1 and…

Lindsay Roos appointed CEO Bowring Marsh Bermuda

April 3, 2025

Lindsay Roos has been named CEO, Bowring Marsh Bermuda, the Bermuda-based international placement specialist of Marsh, the top insurance broker and risk adviser.
Ms Roos succeeds Christopher Reeves, w…

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Simmons: youth antisocial behaviour ‘deeply concerning’

April 3, 2025

The circulation of videos showing schoolchildren fighting, and an incident in which a school official had to intervene during a dangerous altercation at the Transport Control Department, prompted a ca…

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Ministers set up meetings for needy neighbourhood

April 3, 2025

The Government will host several town hall meetings to hear concerns from Devonshire communities plagued with infrastructural concerns.
Residents of Mary Victoria Road, Alexandra Road and Cedar Park w…

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Science of cannabis to be explored at health forum

April 3, 2025

A summit will be held this month exploring the science of cannabis, its interaction with human genetics and how personalised medicine can shape the future of health and wellness.
The event, “The Scien…

Nila Samuels strikes beauty in Bermuda loss to ten-man Haiti

April 3, 2025

Bermuda 1 Haiti 4

Nila Samuels struck a spectacular stoppage-time goal for Bermuda in defeat by ten-man Haiti at the Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers in Toluca, Mexico.
Samuels’s goal, the …

Hotel made more than expected on summit

April 2, 2025

As the dust settles on the fourth annual Bermuda Risk Summit, organisers are tallying up its successes including higher than expected profits at host hotel Hamilton Princess & Beach Club.
The venu…

Two promoted at Axa XL

April 2, 2025

Axa XL has announced two senior promotions within its US cyber and technology division, underscoring its investment in leadership and specialised expertise amid growing demand for cyber insurance.
Gre…

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Crane work on Saturday limits KEMH access

April 2, 2025

Bermuda Hospitals Board advised the public that there will be no through-traffic on the campus of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital between Point Finger Road and Berry Hill Road on Saturday from 7.30a…

Conyers appoints two new directors

April 2, 2025

William Cooper and Davina Hargun have been promoted in the Conyers Bermuda office to director.
Christian Luthi, the chairman and director, said the promotions reflect the pair’s dedication and contrib…

Nila Samuels strikes beauty in Bermuda’s loss to ten-man Haiti

April 2, 2025

Bermuda 1 Haiti 4

Nila Samuels struck a spectacular stoppage-time goal for Bermuda in a defeat to ten-man Haiti at the Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers in Toluca, Mexico.
Samuels’s goal, th…

Appleby promotes six lawyers

April 2, 2025

Six Appleby lawyers have been promoted in the Bermuda office, three of whom began their legal careers as trainees with the firm.
Lalita Vaswani has been made partner.
She joined Appleby in 2017 and b…

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Proclamation delivered to raise awareness of autism

April 2, 2025

The island must foster a society that supports and values those living with autism for who they are, a government minister declared.
Tinée Furbert, the social development minister, made the plea at th…

Building materials sales higher

April 2, 2025

Building materials saw a boost in November with a jump of 24.6 per cent in sales volume and an increase of 25.8 per cent in sales value, according to the latest Retail Sales Index figures.
Overall, r…

BSX falls slightly

April 2, 2025

The RG/BSX Index fell 0.10 points, or 0 per cent, to 2,563.99 on Wednesday, based on the trading of 4,909 shares of BF&M Limited. The company lost 1 cent (0.1 per cent) to close at $16.99.
Twelve …

Cost of living rises again

April 2, 2025

The cost of living in Bermuda rose 1.1 per cent in November 2024 compared to the same month a year earlier, according to the latest Consumer Price Index released by the Department of Statistics today….

DropIt unveils new platform and mobile app

April 2, 2025

Grocery delivery firm DropIt has unveiled a new look for its website and added a mobile phone app.
Stefanny Sanchez, chief operating officer of DropIt.bm, said: “We are thrilled to introduce the new D…