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Man accused of double murder remanded

May 19, 2025

A man was charged today with the murders of two people after an incident at Legends Bar in Sandys this month.
Tyrese Lee was accused of murdering Jasmin Smith, 32, and 29-year-old Shaquan Williams whe…

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International church ministry hosts 24-hour worship event

May 19, 2025

The Bermuda wing of an international church collective will host a 24-hour worship marathon next month.
Restoration House Ministries International invited the public to the ninth annual 24-hour Global…

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Changes to fireworks legislation passed in House

May 19, 2025

MPs gave the green light to legislation that paves the way for fireworks permits to be issued to trained and certified technicians employed by pyrotechnics companies.
Michael Weeks, the Minister of Na…

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High-tech farming proposal faces scepticism from farmers

May 19, 2025

A collective of the island’s farmers is considering legal action over a government plan to introduce vertical farming through a collaboration with a Dutch firm.
The Bermuda Farmers Association told Th…

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Legal ethics group pushes for stronger conduct regulations

May 19, 2025

The head of a professional conduct group has underscored the need for rigorous enforcement of ethical standards for members of the Bermuda Bar.
Jeffrey Elkinson, the chairman of the Bermuda Bar’s Prof…

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Delay in disposal of crushed cars is ‘normal’

May 19, 2025

Metal mountains of crushed cars at the airport waste facility could be reduced by the introduction of a metal recycling programme to cut back on the pile-ups.
Photographs taken last month showed mound…

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Loyal Hill residents honour Bermuda’s heritage

May 19, 2025

A festive community gathering at Loyal Hill, which originated during lockdown for the Covid-19 pandemic, attracted a healthy turnout as people paid tribute to the island’s heritage yesterday.
Place’s …

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Two East End hotels to invest in upgrades

May 19, 2025

Two iconic East End hotels have been granted tax breaks after moving forward with plans to upgrade the properties.
The Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa and the Hillcrest Boutique Hotel — formerly Aun…

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Somersfield Academy celebrates the season

May 19, 2025

The return of the annual spring fair at Somersfield Academy brought colour and fun to the Devonshire school at the weekend.
The annual “Together We Bloom” gathering delivered family vibes and fun on S…

The Wharf undergoes extensive kitchen renovation

May 19, 2025

A St George eatery has completed a $600,000 kitchen revamp, just in time for the tourism season.
Wharf Restaurant co-owner Milos Damjanovic said there was extensive work done to the front of the house…

Government must lead in revitalising derelict buildings, says planner

May 19, 2025

When it comes to revitalising derelict buildings, the Government has to lead the way, the assistant director of planning has said.
Speaking at the inaugural Bermuda Infrastructure and Development Sum…

Watlington Waterworks reports strong year

May 19, 2025

Watlington Waterworks Ltd posted net income of $3.471 million for 2024, citing a dry start to the year and solid gains across its utility and bottled water divisions. The company reported earnings per…

Tre Manders blasts unbeaten St David’s to Premier Division T20 title

May 19, 2025

Sea Breeze Oval (St David’s won toss): St David’s beat Bailey’s Bay by three wickets

St David’s held off a strong challenge by Bailey’s Bay yesterday, thanks to the batting heroics of Tre Mander…

St David’s hold off Bay to become undefeated Premier Division champions

May 18, 2025

Sea Breeze Oval (St David’s won toss): St David’s beat Bailey’s Bay by three wickets

St David’s held off a strong challenge by Bailey’s Bay to win by three wickets on Sunday.
The victory ensures…

Zeko Burgess inspires St George’s to victory over Devonshire Rec

May 18, 2025

Wellington Oval (Devonshire Rec won toss): St George’s beat Devonshire Rec by four wickets

Zeko Burgess smashed 64 not out off just 22 balls to lead St George’s to a tense four-wicket victory ove…

St David’s win T20 Premier Division

May 18, 2025

Tre Manders ensured that a new-look St David’s side finished the T20 Premier Division leage season with a perfect record yesterday.
Manders, a stalwart of the national team, gave notice to the new Ber…

Jermal Proctor stars as Somerset beat Cleveland

May 18, 2025

PHC Field (Cleveland County won toss): Somerset beat Cleveland County by seven wickets

Jermal Proctor starred with bat and ball as Somerset ended their T20 league campaign with an easy victory ov…

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Family Centre marks 35 years at the front lines

May 18, 2025

One of the island’s leading services for young people and their families has commemorated a milestone with Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, and other officials.
The open house for Family Centre to mark i…

Bermudian sailors finish World Championship campaigns

May 18, 2025

Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe and Adriana Penruddocke endured some frustrating days during the World ILCA 6 and 7 championships in China this week.
Kempe and Penruddocke were forced to wait four d…

Erica Hawley delighted with highest finish at WTCS level

May 18, 2025

Triathlete Erica Hawley is expecting better things later in the year after achieving her highest finish at World Triathlon Championship Series level in Japan this weekend.
Hawley finished 28th in WTCS…

Greenlight installs solar power at the Home charity

May 18, 2025

Sustainable energy solutions provider, Greenlight Energy, together with clients and other donors, have donated and installed a complete solar panel system at the Hamilton property of Home, the registe…

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Island forges closer security ties with Jamaica

May 18, 2025

Mutual challenges and opportunities have been explored for the Royal Bermuda Regiment and the Jamaica Defence Force.
Andrew Murdoch, the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the RBR, was welcomed to Jam…

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Car flips in Saturday night crash

May 18, 2025

A crash shortly after midnight is under investigation after an overturned car was discovered by police blocking a road in Devonshire.
Officers found the vehicle at about 12.30am today on Watlington Ro…

Watch: Caitlyn Bobb wins gold at ACC Championships

May 18, 2025

Pocket rocket Caitlyn Bobb took her track and field career to another level by setting multiple records on her way to winning the 400 metres at the Atlantic Coast Conference Championships on Saturday….

Conyers: Life insurance expanded in 2024

May 18, 2025

Bermuda’s life and annuity sector has continued to expand. Thirteen new commercial life and annuity companies set up shop on the island last year, according to a bulletin from Conyers.
Much of this g…

Chris Smith savours second win in row on Moongate Tour

May 18, 2025

Chris Smith is on a roll.
Just weeks after securing a maiden win on the Gosling’s Moongate Tour, lightening struck twice for the 43-year-old professional as he prevailed by one shot in the inaugural 3…

Premier touts digital finance momentum

May 18, 2025

David Burt, the Premier, highlighted Bermuda’s growing influence in the digital finance world during a featured fireside chat at Consensus 2025, one of the industry’s largest global conferences.
Spea…

Mike McGavick takes on mea Platform

May 17, 2025

Bermuda-acclaimed Mike McGavick takes on a new role as chairman and strategic adviser of a new kind of company.
The former CEO of XL Group (now Axa XL) and former chairman, president, and CEO of Safec…

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CGB members show off flair for fashion and fundraising

May 17, 2025

Floral bouquets and fashion were the focus of attention at the Church Girls’ Brigade annual fundraiser on Mother’s Day last Saturday.
More than 150 people attended the event in the Peter Evans Christi…

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Young culinary minds to explore tastes of windy city

May 17, 2025

Chicago is on the menu for a team of Bermuda College students who left the island yesterday for a restaurant exhibition highlighting the latest in techniques, tools and technology.
The culinary studen…

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New arts award insignia unveiled

May 17, 2025

A team of graphic designers has released a set of unique emblems to go with the array of awards on offer from the Bermuda Arts Council.
The insignia include a new look for the Organisation Grant, the …

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‘If the cabin owner hadn’t come, they would have found my body’

May 17, 2025

A woman miraculously found alive after going missing in a snowy Californian wilderness for more than two weeks during a solo camping trip credited archery skills honed in Bermuda for helping her survi…

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Speaker shares special moment with King Charles III

May 17, 2025

Dennis Lister, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, met King Charles III in London this week.
Mr Lister shared updates on Bermuda’s House of Assembly, the oldest continuous parliament outside Westmin…

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Former Savvy boss promotes memoir and documentary

May 17, 2025

The former owner of Savvy Entertainment, who still owes the majority of an $800,000 taxpayer-funded loan for which he is subject to extradition efforts, is promoting a memoir and documentary about his…

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Concerns raised over substitute teacher budget

May 17, 2025

The Shadow Minister of Education questioned whether a 26 per cent increase in the ministry’s funding for substitute teachers would be enough to cover classroom requirements.
Ben Smith pointed out yest…

Super Bowl champ Jermaine Wiggins reflects on Patriots dynasty

May 17, 2025

Jermaine Wiggins is both honoured and proud to be a part of one of the greatest dynasties in NFL history.
The 50-year-old Boston native played two seasons for hometown team New England Patriots under …

Pros and cons of taking vitamins

May 17, 2025

At some point in everyone’s life, they go down the vitamin route – whether because they have a restrictive diet and need additional supplements, have been instructed by their doctor, or, as in my case…

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Murder accused elect not to give evidence in trial

May 17, 2025

Three men accused of a 2022 murder declined to take the stand in their own defence as their Supreme Court trial approached its conclusion yesterday.
Aaron Perinchief, Jukai Burgess and QuaZori Brangma…

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Former St Paul AME pastor: friend to Bermuda

May 17, 2025

A preacher and community activist who led from the pulpit at one of the island’s historic churches has died in the United States.
The Reverend Lanel Guyton, pastor at St Paul AME Church from 2005 to 2…

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Chatmore school adopts online Canadian curriculum

May 17, 2025

A local school with British ties is introducing a Canadian curriculum as part of its online academic offerings.
Chatmore British International School in Smith’s has begun a strategic partnership with …

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Dilapidated building in Sandys faces possible demolition

May 17, 2025

A building in Sandys that once housed a yellow fever hospital could be torn down after falling into a state of disrepair.
The demolition of Crawl House on Lagoon Road was proposed in a planning applic…

Title hopefuls St David’s and St George’s face off

May 17, 2025

Unbeaten St David’s will attempt to stretch their lead in the Premier Division T20 championship when they clash with fellow title contenders St George’s at Wellington Oval today.
Ricky Brangman’s team…

Chumming begins as offshore action heats up

May 17, 2025

Now is the time to be out there. The weather has been conducive enough and the fish active enough to justify most runs out onto the briny deep. While the charter and commercial fleets have been making…

Daniel Augustus set for Gosling’s Moongate Tour debut

May 17, 2025

Daniel Augustus will venture into unknown territory when he makes his Gosling’s Moongate Tour debut at Turtle Hill Golf Club today.
The professional is back on island from competing on various tours i…

Shayla Cann scoops silver medal for Elon University

May 17, 2025

Shayla Cann and her Elon University team-mates captured a fourth Coastal Athletic Association Women’s Track & Field Championship title in five years on the back of another dominant display at Nort…

Being financially prepared for home maintenance

May 17, 2025

Dear Dave,
I have a question about how to budget for home repairs budgeting.
How much money do you recommend budgeting or setting aside for maintenance and repairs to your home, especially if it’s an …

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Traffic controls in place for collapsed wall repairs

May 16, 2025

Happy Valley Road in Devonshire will be reduced to one lane tomorrow in order for a collapsed wall to be repaired.
Traffic controls managed by Island Construction Services will be in place between 7.3…

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Teacher recognised for work bolstering education

May 16, 2025

A Northlands Primary School teacher has been awarded the Public Service Excellence Award for April for her work implementing a new Creative Curriculum.
Dionne Tuzo, the lead Primary 1 teacher and math…

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Health ministry to screen film about adolescence

May 16, 2025

The Ministry of Health will screen a popular movie to reduce stigma surrounding mental health.
A ministry spokeswoman said a free screening of Inside Out 2 will take place at the Bermuda Underwater Ex…

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Students play a part in the design of Stem programme

May 16, 2025

Elliot Primary School students have helped to shape a new curriculum set to launch in September incorporating science, technology, engineering and maths.
The pupils have been involved in experiencing …