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Live: Election 2025 as it unfolds

February 18, 2025

Thousands of residents will attend polling places today where they will cast their votes in a General Election that was forecast to deliver “great spectator sport”.
Veteran political participant and o…

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Heart charity hits snag with government regulations

February 18, 2025

A charity that treats people with heart conditions said it was no longer able to serve patients covered under the Government Employee Health Insurance plan without a monthly membership fee.
The Bermud…

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Government and unions in pay increase talks

February 18, 2025

Pay rise talks for civil servants continue as the Government and the unions discuss the issue.
The negotiations, which started on Friday, continued yesterday between the Government, the Bermuda Indust…

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Charity receives fleeces from business

February 18, 2025

A Pembroke business has donated 100 fleeces to the charity Home Bermuda.
Island Embroidery said the donation was part of the business’s community service initiative and to show appreciation for Home, …

Dage Minors elected chair of athletes commission

February 17, 2025

Dage Minors has been elected as the new chairman of the Bermuda Olympic Association’s Athlete Commission.
Minors, Bermuda’s premier middle-distance runner, will serve in the role until the Los Angeles…

Scammer poses as the Premier to announce ‘Bermuda Coin’

February 17, 2025

David Burt, the Premier, has enthusiastically championed the island as the ideal home for cryptocurrency businesses – but now he has had to respond to a scammer who created a fake X (formerly Twitter)…

Government launches a third CIT consultation

February 17, 2025

The Government has launched a third consultation on corporate income tax, which focuses on the administration of the provisions of the Act by the new Corporate Income Tax Agency.
And in so doing, it h…

BSX closes unchanged

February 17, 2025

The RG/BSX Index closed today unchanged at 2,709.91 after no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
The New York Stock Exchange was closed for the President’s Day holiday in the United States.
On Frid…

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Reserve police to join election safety programme

February 17, 2025

Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, has permitted the full embodiment of the Bermuda Reserve Police tomorrow.
The embodiment, under provisions in the Police Act 1974, is to last one day.
A government spokes…

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Cohort of trainees join Customs Department

February 17, 2025

The Customs Department welcomed 20 trainee officers last week.
A spokesman for the Ministry of National Security said the officers completed six weeks of training before they were officially confirmed…

ASW’s Neil Horner retains Band 1 rankings in Chambers guide

February 17, 2025

Neil Horner, head of corporate at ASW Law Ltd, has retained his top-tier Band 1 rankings for corporate & finance and insurance in the 2025 Chambers & Partners Global Guide.
The firm said corpo…

AM Best revises outlook to positive for Somers Re

February 17, 2025

AM Best has revised its outlooks to positive from stable for Somers Re Ltd, the Bermudian-based Class 4 insurer, and its subsidiaries.
The ratings agency also affirmed the financial strength rating of…

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Care advocate for seniors receives excellency award

February 17, 2025

The manager of the Government’s Department of Ageing and Disability Services has been recognised with the Public Service Excellence Award for January.
Keeona Belboda stepped up to the plate last month…

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Department of Social Insurance goes digital

February 17, 2025

The Department of Social Insurance has launched a new online application service aimed at improving efficiency and reducing red tape.
From February 24 a range of applications must be submitted through…

Bermuda Captive Conference releases agenda for June event

February 17, 2025

The Bermuda Captive Conference returns to its customary June calendar slot this year, attracting industry leaders, captive owners, risk managers, and service providers to explore the evolving role of …

Soter Insure closes Series A funding round

February 17, 2025

Soter Insure, the parent company of a Bermudian-based Class IIGB licence holder, has successfully closed its Series A funding round.
The capital raise was led by Galaxy, with participation from Brevan…

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FDM candidate pledges to lead by example

February 17, 2025

An election candidate said she took the approach that actions speak louder than words when she decided to put her name forward to represent the Free Democratic Movement.
The businesswoman — Ms Codring…

Rockal Evans a wanted man in Australia after regatta success

February 17, 2025

Life in Australia is picking up for Rockal Evans with his switch to tactician starting to pay off.
Evans, who guided 40ft keel boat Soozal to victory in the Pittwater Cup in Sydney this month, is attr…

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Museum invites public to fun family event

February 17, 2025

The National Museum of Bermuda is hosting a community day on Sunday as part of its Free for February promotion.
There will be food vendors, door prizes and activities for all ages groups as well as f…

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Voters reminded to verify details ahead of election day

February 17, 2025

The Parliamentary Registry Office has issued a reminder to members of the electorate to verify their registration details ahead of the polling stations opening tomorrow morning.
Polling stations will…

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Burt touts leadership experience in final election push

February 17, 2025

The Progressive Labour Party made its final call to voters this morning, when it promised to continue work to build a fairer Bermuda for all.
At a press conference surrounded by PLP candidates, David…

Ryan Burgess stars at karting meet

February 17, 2025

Ryan Burgess showed his karting class by dominating the Tag division at the Bermuda Karting Association’s ninth meeting of the season at Southside on Sunday.
Burgess won all three heats in the nine-dr…

Take your chance to enter Run Bermuda’s Backyard

February 17, 2025

Run Bermuda’s Backyard 2025 takes place on Saturday at Southside, St. David’s.
Runners of all abilities are encouraged to test themselves in the Backyard which involves running a 4.167 miles/6,706 met…

Michael Findlay selects 30 players for Bermuda Select Invitational

February 17, 2025

Senior men’s football head coach Michael Findlay has named a squad of 30 Bermuda-based players for the 2025 Bermuda Select Invitational.
The tournament, which starts this week, features a Bermuda Sele…

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Second day of protest to save Gilbert Institute

February 17, 2025

Protesters turned up at Crow Lane Roundabout this morning as part of a battle to save public schools from closure under the Government’s education reform plans.
Jennifer Ward, a parent of a pupil at G…

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Traffic diverted after pedestrian hurt on Harbour Road

February 17, 2025

A pedestrian suffered a leg injury in a traffic collision in Warwick this morning, police said.
The Bermuda Police Service explained that at about 8.40am, officers attended the scene of a reported col…

Burt makes post-election pledge to fringe groups

February 17, 2025

The Premier and leader of the Progressive Labour Party has pledged that if his team is triumphant at the polls tomorrow he will reach out to Free Democratic Movement and independent candidates to dete…

Bermuda Paediatric Centre opens

February 17, 2025

The Bermuda Paediatric Centre has opened under the leadership of paediatric specialist doctors, Richard Fulton and Sylvanus Nawab.
They will operate the practice from the former Edgewood Paediatrics o…

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East End bridge could get $5m in repairs

February 17, 2025

The Ministry of Public Works has put in its budgetary request to create a replacement bridge at the East End.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the minister, confirmed that $5 million had been requested…

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Paget Primary School to host annual Black History Museum

February 17, 2025

Black Bermudian trailblazers will be honoured at a special event at Paget Primary School this month.
The school’s 7th Annual Black History Museum will take place on February 26 and 27 from 10am to 2….

Bermuda beaten by classy Canada

February 17, 2025

Canada 7 Bermuda 1

Bermuda coach Aaron Lugo praised his players for holding their own against group winners Canada for the better part of the Concacaf Men’s Under-17 Qualifier encounter on Sunday…

Newlywed Jai Bean hits hat-trick as North Village knock out St George’s

February 16, 2025

St. George’s 1 North Village 3

New husband Jai Bean traded his wedding shoes for his football boots as he scored a hat-trick to propel North Village into the FA Cup semi-final at Wellington Oval …

Michael Cann: MarketPlace Excellence

February 16, 2025

Produce director Michael Cann stars in a brief YouTube video put out by the MarketPlace to highlight career opportunities at the firm.
The firm’s president, Seth Stutzman said Mr Cann exemplified what…

Andre Lambe and Saundre Simmons produce power on fight night

February 16, 2025

Andre “Showtime” Lambe and Saundre “Dash” Simmons maintained their perfect professional records by stopping their American opponents on Saturday.
In the main bout, Lambe needed just three of the six r…

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Audiences captivated by tales of resistance in historical tour

February 16, 2025

Celebrated storytellers came together to deliver “powerful narratives of courage and activism” in an immersive historical tour hosted by the Government.
The latest edition of Creatives Live! delivered…

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PLP warns supporters not to be complacent

February 16, 2025

The Progressive Labour Party held its third and final jamboree of the election campaign last night — with candidates urging eastern parish supporters to go to the polls and vote.
It was standing room …

Enrique Russell scores twice as PHC cruise past Hamilton Parish

February 16, 2025

PHC 4 Hamilton Parish 1

Enrique Russell scored twice in the space of three first-half minutes as PHC Zebras cruised into the FA Cup semi-final with a comprehensive victory over a depleted Hamilto…

Extra-time goals by Paget end resistance of St David’s

February 16, 2025

Paget 2 St David’s 0 (aet)

Nelson Carpenter and Delray Rawlins scored in extra time to ensure Premier Division Paget Lions are into the last four of the FA Cup after victory over St David’s at So…

Abby Bardgett shines in Jumping World Challenge

February 15, 2025

The 2025 FEI Jumping World Challenge continued at the National Equestrian Centre on Saturday.
The second stage of the competition for Bermuda’s showjumpers took place on courses designed by judges Mar…

Clay Smith to rebuild St George’s around nucleus of five

February 15, 2025

St George’s coach Clay Smith is firmly focused on assembling a strong side for the upcoming domestic cricket season.
The Premier Division 50 over and T20 knockout champions lost six players in the tra…

Bermuda confident in face of Canada challenge

February 15, 2025

Leading up to their final group match against Canada in the Concacaf Men’s Under-17 Qualifier on Sunday night, Bermuda captain Logan Jimenez has insisted that they are heading into the clash high in c…

Value of tracking your net worth

February 15, 2025

Well, that dreaded time has arrived – the time to update the net-worth statement for the year and set those 2025 financial goals. In full transparency, we update our net worth semi-annually to ensure…

Cougars claw their way to reach FA Cup semi-finals

February 15, 2025

Devonshire Cougars 3 Young Men’s Social Club 1

Three-time winners, Devonshire Cougars put their name in the hat after defeating spirited Young Men’s Social Club 3-1 in this entertaining FA Cup ma…

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FDM outlines healthcare policy

February 14, 2025

The Free Democratic Movement hopes to reduce health costs and expand access to care on the island.
A statement said the party’s healthcare policy “represents a pivotal step towards a healthier, more s…

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2025 End-to-End charity recipients unveiled

February 14, 2025

Programmes to support seniors, empower young people and preserve Bermuda’s natural heritage are set to benefit from this year’s Convex End-to-End.
Organisers behind the event have named five charities…

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Great backyard bird count is on

February 14, 2025

The Bermuda Audubon Society is encouraging residents to show their love of birds by taking part in the Great Backyard Bird Count 2025.
The event from today to Monday is part of a global effort to incr…

Conor White kicks up a gear with first races of season

February 14, 2025

Conor White is ready for his first big gravel race of the season this weekend.
The professional cyclist will be competing in the two-stage X Santa Vall, which takes place in the mountains of Girona i…

Carina Bortoli chases Junior Pan Am Games qualification

February 14, 2025

Bermuda triathlete Carina Bortoli has a great opportunity to qualify for the Junior Pan American Games when she competes in the Central America and Caribbean qualifiers in Havana, Cuba on Sunday.
In a…

Andre Lambe and Saundre Simmons ready to wow boxing fans

February 14, 2025

Andre Lambe and Saundre “Dash” Simmons have promised to put on show for Bermuda’s boxing fans on Saturday night.
Lambe and Simmons are the star names on Epic Entertainment’s Casino Fight Night at The …

Convex to launch at Lloyd’s

February 14, 2025

Convex Group Ltd, the Bermudian-headquartered international specialty insurer and reinsurer, has received in-principle approval to launch Lloyd’s Syndicate 1984, which will commence underwriting in Ap…