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Water truck collision with pedestrian closes Warwick road

October 31, 2023

Police have warned of a closure of a section of South Road, Warwick, after a pedestrian was involved in a collision with a water truck.
Officers were called to the scene around 7.15pm Monday and were …

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First Division match forced to be halted as Robin Hood see red

October 31, 2023

Controversy brought the First Division match between Boulevard and Robin Hood to a grinding halt at Goose Gosling Field on Sunday.
While full details are yet to be disclosed, it is understood the refe…

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Police seek assistance in finding 15-year-old girl

October 30, 2023

Police have asked the public for assistance in locating missing 15-year-old Raquel Sofia Sousa Sequeria.
Ms Sousa Sequeria, a Portuguese national, is described as being five feet in height and light c…

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Kroll affirms ratings of Assured Guaranty subsidiaries

October 30, 2023

Kroll Bond Rating Agency LLC has affirmed the AA+ insurance financial strength ratings of the subsidiaries of Bermudian-based Assured Guaranty Ltd.
The rated subsidiaries are Assured Guaranty Corp, As…

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R&Q inks loss portfolio transfer deal with British motor insurer

October 30, 2023

Bermudian-based R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd has signed a loss portfolio transfer reinsurance agreement with a UK motor insurer covering net reserve of approximately $80 million, the company announc…

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Businesses wait and see over Belco price rise

October 30, 2023

Business on the island have been left in a “position of wait and see” as talks continue over the rate of an electricity price rise, according to the Chamber of Commerce.
Initially, the Regulatory Auth…

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Public’s views sought on revival of Admiralty House

October 30, 2023

Residents have been called upon by Age Concern to share their views on its refurbishment of historic Admiralty House under a public-private partnership announced this month with the Ministry of Public…

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Government issues document on obtaining work permits

October 30, 2023

The Ministry of Economy and Labour has released a new document intended to help explain and promote the different types of work permits available on the island.
The new document, entitled Supporting B…

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New Head of Public Service commits to modernisation

October 30, 2023

A veteran of more than 20 years in government has been appointed as the Head of the Public Service, it was announced this afternoon.
Cherie Whitter said she aims to attract talented Bermudians to take…

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Homelessness survey deadline tomorrow

October 30, 2023

The public was reminded this morning that tomorrow is the deadline to complete an island-wide survey about perceptions surrounding homelessness in Bermuda.
The survey was opened by the Ministry of So…

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Endeavour’s Springboard Programme taking applications

October 30, 2023

A programme aimed at giving young people hands-on experience for careers on the water is set to return next year and is looking for interested participants.
The Endeavour Maritime Career Springboard P…

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Volunteers create garden at Salvation Army housing shelter

October 30, 2023

Homeless people taking shelter at the Salvation Army’s emergency accommodation in Pembroke will be able to grow their own vegetables thanks to the efforts of a team of volunteers.
More than a dozen re…

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Police: talks ongoing with DPP on noise complaints

October 30, 2023

A West End resident troubled by pounding music from bars in the area has called for clarity on the law — and said the Liquor Licensing Authority mishandled his complaint.
Bryant Trew’s complaints over…

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Scars founder recognised as social change trailblazer

October 30, 2023

A stalwart for the protection of children has been recognised by the Roman Catholic Church.
Debi Ray-Rivers, the founder and director of Saving Children and Revealing Secrets, was given the Peace and …

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Leadership recognition for regiment commanding officer

October 30, 2023

A leadership certification awarded to the Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment was said to have recognised significant achievements made by the RBR in recent years.
The Institute of Leader…

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David Jones inspires Social Club to first win of the campaign

October 29, 2023

Young Men’s Social Club 1 PHC Zebras 0

Young Men’s Social Club frustrated PHC to pick up their first win of the campaign, at Police Field yesterday.
Defending champions PHC started with possessio…

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Dandy Town seal second successive league victory

October 29, 2023

Hamilton Parish 0 Dandy Town 2

Dandy Town came away with all of the spoils from this evenly fought Premier Division contest against hosts Hamilton Parish at Wellington Oval on Sunday.
Goals eithe…

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Flawless Village move clear at the top of the table

October 29, 2023

North Village 2 X-Roads 0

North Village moved three points clear at top of the Premier Division with a 2-0 victory over luckless X-Roads Warriors at Bernard’s Park.
The hosts produced a workmanli…

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Mia Fishel scores first goal for United States

October 29, 2023

Mia Fishel’s rise to prominence continues apace as she scored her first goal for the United States on Sunday night.
Fishel, who came on as substitute for US legend Alex Morgan at the start of the seco…

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No regrets as Kaden Hopkins battles with Olympic champion

October 29, 2023

For a brief moment Bermudian Kaden Hopkins locked horns with the Olympic champion Richard Carapaz and gave hope that he could shock the cycling world.
After two laps around the streets of Santiago at …

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PGA Tour event provides $17m economic boost

October 29, 2023

Golfers and fans of the sport helped to generate a total economic impact of $17 million from the Butterfield Bermuda Championship last year, an assessment of the event found.
A report by KPMG Advisory…

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BSX CEO re-elected to WFE board

October 29, 2023

Greg Wojciechowski, president and CEO of the Bermuda Stock Exchange, has been re-elected to a three-year term as director, Americas region, of the World Federation of Exchanges.
The announcement this …

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Manoj Paynter shines as St George’s brush aside Trojans

October 29, 2023

St George’s 3 Somerset Trojans 1

Manoj Paynter led St George’s to a comfortable victory over Somerset at Wellington Oval on Saturday.
The young winger was involved in all three goals, scoring th…

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Markel’s Bryan Sanders to retire

October 29, 2023

Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc, has announced that Bryan Sanders, president of its Markel Specialty division, plans to retire by December 31, 2024.
Effective December 1, 2023…

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Andre Lambe overcomes Sergio García to retain welterweight title

October 29, 2023

A majority decision saw Andre Lambe overcome higher-ranked Mexican Sergio García Herrera to defend his American Boxing Organisation welterweight title at The Shed in Dockyard.
Zenji Ingham had the tw…

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Fight Night Lambe v Garcia

October 29, 2023

Fight Night Lambe v Garcia (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Adjusting to prosperity after poverty

October 29, 2023

Growing up without money affects how you live on a daily basis in childhood, and it can have long-term effects into adulthood, even when you begin to have enough money to make ends meet.
When you move…

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Small businesses must budget – or live crisis to crisis

October 29, 2023

Dear Dave,
I know when it comes to personal finance, you’re a big fan of living on a written, monthly budget. Should you do a small-business budget the same way you do your household budget?

— Jos…

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Coastguard divers sharpen emergency response skills

October 29, 2023

Divers with the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coastguard sharpened their emergency response skills at a special training session last week.
The seven-day course, organised in partnership with EcoDive, involv…

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Plea in false information case changed to not guilty

October 29, 2023

A man charged with spreading false information through a telecommunications service changed his plea the day he was supposed to be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court.
Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo referred…

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Man jailed for 30 days after hit-and-run

October 29, 2023

A motorist who fled the scene of a collision he caused has been jailed for 30 days.
Shane Todd, 38, admitted driving without due care and attention when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court, after init…

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Man fined $1,200 and banned from roads after hitting wall

October 29, 2023

A motorist who struck a wall in Devonshire has been disqualified from driving all vehicles for 18 months.
Jay Woolridge, 37, admitted to driving under the influence of alcohol when he appeared in Mag…

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Bermuda sailors make fine start to Pan Am Games campaign

October 28, 2023

Adriana Penruddocke and Campbell Patton have put themselves in good position for an Olympic Games qualifying spot after the first day of action in Chile.
Penruddocke knows a place at Paris 2024 is up …

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Live Blog: Andre Lambe v Sergio García Herrera

October 28, 2023

Andre Lambe is set for his toughest bout as a professional as he puts his ABO welterweight title on the line against Mexican Sergio García Herrera tonight at The Shed in Dockyard.
I am Dexter Smith, a…

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Police attend Devonshire and Hamilton Parish collisions

October 28, 2023

Two riders were taken to hospital after a collision in Hamilton Parish last night and a separate road incident happened in Devonshire this morning, police said.
A post on the Bermuda Police Service Fa…

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BUEI Halloween Party

October 28, 2023

BUEI Halloween Party (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Cyberattack still affects some public servant salary payments

October 28, 2023

Some government employees have only received part of their weekly wages as a result of last month’s cyberattack.
Weekly-paid staff continued to receive their wages following the breach of government I…

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Roban backtracks on FAR stance at public meeting

October 28, 2023

Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, has revealed that a complex process is in motion to address the electricity pricing issue.
His comments were in sharp contrast to earlier statements in whic…

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Schools bus-pass conundrum resolved

October 28, 2023

Students attending two schools were not issued their school bus passes after an “administrative oversight” by the Department of Education.
According to parents commenting on social media this week, so…

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Cahows start annual return to island

October 28, 2023

Cahows have started their return to Bermuda despite storm damage to a handful of burrows.
Jeremy Madeiros, principle scientist, terrestrial conservation, Department of Environment and Natural Resource…

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Adriana Penruddocke focused as she takes to water

October 28, 2023

You have to whisper it around the Bermuda sailing camp but there is a growing confidence surrounding Adriana Penruddocke’s chances of securing the island a valuable Olympics spot at the Pan America Ga…

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Impressive turnout for women’s cricket trials

October 28, 2023

There was an overwhelming response to the women’s national cricket team trials held over two weekends on North Field.
Thirty-three aspiring cricketers pitched up for the first part of the search for …

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Dandy Town keen to continue winning ways

October 28, 2023

Dandy Town will be keen to pick up where they left off when they travel to Wellington Oval to face hosts Hamilton Parish in the Premier Division tomorrow.
The visitors are heading into the exciting ma…

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Police raid in Pembroke

October 27, 2023

A sizeable police presence on Mount Hill Road in Pembroke included armed officers and detection dogs this afternoon.
The incident shortly after 3pm is understood to be the execution of a firearms warr…

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Robbie Godfrey is new BE Solar CEO

October 27, 2023

BE Solar, Bermuda’s clean energy provider, has appointed Robbie Godfrey as its new chief executive officer.
With a career spanning more than two decades as an engineer and operations manager in Bermud…

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Bermuda hosts US insurance regulators

October 27, 2023

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers hosted US National Association of Insurance Commissioners president-elect Andrew Mais and Massachusetts Division of Insurance commissioner Gary Ander…

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Bermuda women aim to take another step towards Gold Cup qualification

October 27, 2023

Bermuda will be looking to cement their place at the top of League B group C in Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup qualifying when they face nearest rival Barbados at Wildey Astro Turf Stadium in Bridgetown to…

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Home affairs minister approves Fairmont Southampton SDO

October 27, 2023

A special development order for the Fairmont Southampton Hotel that “stands to be the largest construction project in Bermuda’s history”, paving the way for up to 250 tourism and residential units, ha…

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Gale warning in place for downgraded Tammy

October 27, 2023

Hurricane Tammy has dwindled to a post-tropical cyclone after encountering cooler Atlantic waters and wind shear, but will still deliver “gusty winds and heavy rainfall” to the island.
The US National…

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Free health fair to include screenings, yoga and music

October 27, 2023

Bermuda’s African Methodist Episcopal churches have united to host a community health fair tomorrow.
The free event at the Bermuda College, will feature more than 25 vendors and organisations dedicat…

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