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Tre Manders hits 89 as Western Stars dismantle Willow Cuts

July 16, 2023

Somerset Cricket Club (Western Stars won toss): Western Stars beat Willow Cuts by 94 runs

Western Stars completed a dominating weekend of T20 cricket on with a second lopsided victory in as many …

St George’s get T20 title defence off to perfect start

July 16, 2023

Lord’s, St David’s (St George’s won toss): St George’s beat St David’s by 65 runs

St George’s cruised to a comfortable victory over St David’s in this east end derby to complete the perfect start…

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Premier and OBA leader pay tribute to ‘visionary leader’ Martha Dismont

July 16, 2023

The Premier had paid tribute to a “selfless servant of the people”, Martha Dismont, who died last week.
David Burt said Ms Dismont was “committed to uplifting the lives others”, adding: “I join with m…

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RBR troops land in Guyana for multinational training exercise

July 16, 2023

Troops from the Royal Bermuda Regiment are among about 1,500 people taking part in Exercise Tradewinds 23 — a multinational programme to enhance and consolidate capabilities with a focus on the Caribb…

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Interns praised by David Burt for their dedication to Bermuda

July 16, 2023

Two interns at Bermuda’s London office have been praised by David Burt.
The Premier thanked Jessica Sharpe and Frankco Harris for their public service as they completed their stints helping represent …

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Public servants praised for work combating elder abuse

July 16, 2023

Public servants helping to tackle elder abuse have been recognised for their efforts.
The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors’ Ageing and Disability Services team has been awarded the June publ…

Bermuda youngsters in medal contention in Caribbean Championships

July 16, 2023

Bermuda’s squash players made a fine start to the Junior Caribbean Squash Championships on Saturday.
On a long first day of action in St Vincent & the Grenadines, there are plenty of the island’s …

Jaden Jones and Nadhira Durham star at Highland Spring tennis tournament

July 16, 2023

Jaden Jones and Nadhira Durham were among the winners at the Highland Spring Junior Open Tennis Tournament on Friday.
Durham, won the 18 and under girls singles title at the Pomander Gate Tennis and P…

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Air tourism held back by reduced flights and capacity ― BTA

July 16, 2023

Lack of hotel beds and reduced flights are limiting the growth of air visitor numbers, the Bermuda Tourism Authority has warned.
Wayne Caines, the BTA chairman, used the organisation’s annual report t…

Flatts, Cleveland and Warwick win on opening day of T20 First division

July 15, 2023

Southampton Oval (Southampton Rangers won toss): Flatts beat Southampton Rangers by 51 runs

JJ Nel scored a fantastic century as Flatts opened their Athene T20 First Division campaign in style.
N…

St David’s skittled out for 39 as Stars lay down marker

July 15, 2023

Devonshire Rec (St David’s won toss): Western Stars beat St David’s by 81 runs

Western Stars laid down an early marker in the Athene T20 Premier Division by bowling out St David’s for just 39 run…

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Investigation launched after man’s body pulled from water

July 15, 2023

Police have launched an investigation after a man’s body was seen floating in the water off North Shore today.
A police spokeswoman said: “Around 6.40pm on Saturday July 15, police responded to a repo…

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OBA pays tribute to ‘visionary leader’ Martha Dismont

July 15, 2023

The Leader of the Opposition has paid tribute to Martha Dismont saying her legacy of “passion, dedication and eternal optimism” should inspire us to work towards a brighter future for Bermuda.
Cole Si…

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Police appeal for witnesses after three men stabbed

July 15, 2023

Three men were treated for stab wounds following a fight in Sandys involving about ten individuals.
A spokeswoman for the Bermuda Police Service said officers responded to a report of the fracas at 12…

Bermuda’s golden girls

July 15, 2023

Bermuda signed off in style at the Island Games in Guernsey, as the all-conquering senior women’s football team and golfer Ebonie Cox claimed gold on the final day.
The women’s team got the day off to…

Weighing your life insurance options

July 15, 2023

Insurance is part of the three major life cycle risks: a premature death; long life (old age, longevity); and our wellbeing (health risks, disabilities, loss of earning capacity, and unemployment).
Ma…

You need to earn more to get out this debt hole

July 15, 2023

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I graduated from college six years ago with a business degree. Currently, I’m in data analytics making about $40,000 a year and have $155,000 in student loan debt. Do you have any recommend…

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Seniors to get pension increase in line with inflation

July 15, 2023

Seniors will receive an increase in their pensions of up to $66 per month from September after the Premier tabled legislation in the House of Assembly yesterday.
David Burt, who is also the Minister o…

Senior women’s football team and golfer Ebonie Cox strike gold at Island Games

July 14, 2023

Bermuda signed off in style at the Island Games in Guernsey, as the all-conquering senior women’s football team and golfer Ebonie Cox claimed gold on the final day.
The women’s team got the day off to…

Tom Clarke sends ominous warning to Olympic sailing hopefuls

July 14, 2023

Tom Clarke has warned the island’s Olympic sailing hopefuls must “pull their socks up” if they are to secure a spot for Bermuda at next year’s Games in Paris.
The Bermuda Sailing Association president…

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Police: US visitor seriously injured in crash leaves hospital

July 14, 2023

A visitor from the US who was seriously hurt in a rental scooter crash last Sunday in Paget has been discharged from hospital, police said.
The 54-year-old woman sustained face and head injuries after…

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Burt: government finances are in better shape than anticipated

July 14, 2023

The Government outperformed its own expectations in the last financial year owing to “sound management” of the economy, according to David Burt.
Mr Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, presented…

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Taste of Bermuda calls for culinary vendors

July 14, 2023

A food festival now in its tenth year is set to go ahead in Hamilton this October.
Taste of Bermuda, from October 13 to 15, will highlight the island’s restaurants and talents, with the City of Hamilt…

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MPs pass Bill cutting customs duty on range of items

July 14, 2023

David Burt outlined plans in Parliament today to eliminate duty to assist nurseries and community clubs.
The Premier and Minister of Finance said the Customs Tariff Amendment (No 2) Bill will provide…

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Motorist injured in three-vehicle crash

July 14, 2023

A motorist was taken to hospital after a three-vehicle collision in Hamilton Parish earlier today.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said the collision, which involved a minibus, motorcycle …

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Island mourns Martha Dismont, champion for the vulnerable

July 14, 2023

An inspirational social worker and counsellor who founded one of Bermuda’s leading helping agencies has died aged 66.
Martha Dismont was appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British E…

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Motorists warned of road closure for trenching work

July 14, 2023

A section of road in Smith’s will undergo trenching next Thursday and Friday, the Ministry of Public Works announced today.
According to a ministry spokeswoman, the trenching by One Communications wi…

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Jail time for woman who threatened to kill housemate

July 14, 2023

A woman who threatened to kill her former housemate has been sentenced to 30 days behind bars.
Trimea Roland, 35, admitted to threatening Karl Outerbridge, stealing his phone and breaking a bottle in…

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Man, 64, charged with sex offences against young girls

July 14, 2023

A St George’s man has been charged in Magistrates’ Court with sexual offences against two girls.
The 64-year-old was charged with having unlawful carnal knowledge of and inappropriately touching one …

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Government signs $4m deal to upgrade island’s CCTV network

July 14, 2023

The Government has signed a $4 million deal to upgrade the island’s CCTV network, the Minister of National Security told MPs today.
Michael Weeks told the House that Digicel Bermuda was awarded the co…

Delray Rawlins leaves Sussex by mutual consent

July 14, 2023

Delray Rawlins has parted ways with English county side Sussex.
“Sussex Cricket can confirm that all-rounder Delray Rawlins has left the club by mutual consent,” read a club statement.
“Everybody at t…

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St George hosting Cup Match extravaganza

July 14, 2023

St George’s is to host a raft of entertainment on the Friday of Cup Match.
Quinell Francis, the Mayor of St George’s, announced a variety of dancers and musicians, as well as vendors, who will take p…

Labour Survey: median pay higher for women

July 14, 2023

Women may have benefited from the post-pandemic economy more than men, according to the Labour Force Survey November 2022.
According to the document, women made $4,481 more than men, or had a 7 per ce…

Bermuda’s unemployment rate below pre-pandemic levels

July 14, 2023

Bermuda’s unemployment rate at the end of 2022 was back down to where it was before the pandemic hit the island, according to the Labour Force Survey released by the Department of Statistics.
The fig…

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Primary schools up for closure to be rescored

July 14, 2023

All but three of Bermuda’s 18 public primary schools will be rescored to ensure that the right decision was made on which ones to close.
The Government issued a statement after a heated town hall mee…

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Lack of community care fuelling bed-blocking, says BHB

July 14, 2023

Lack of community care facilities and too few nursing home placements are fuelling rising waiting times for inpatient beds, the Bermuda Hospitals Board has said.
As bed waiting times for patients at K…

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BPS ordered to reveal records of ‘any incident’ at Premier’s home

July 14, 2023

The Bermuda Police Service have been ordered to reveal if they hold records about “any incident” that occurred in March 2021 at the Premier’s official residence.
A decision by the Information Commissi…

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RA ‘not sufficiently fit for purpose’ – former commissioner

July 14, 2023

An overhaul is needed urgently for Bermuda’s telecommunications and energy regulator, according to a former commissioner of the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda.
Philip Perinchief, a lawyer who served …

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UK politician dismisses Brown’s claims of speaking down to him

July 14, 2023

A senior British politician has hit back at claims by Ewart Brown, the former premier, that he “talked to him like a little boy” when he was Overseas Territories minister in the British Government.
S…

‘It feels great to accomplish my goal of winning two medals’

July 14, 2023

Whenever an athlete heads out to represent their country at a major international competition, winning a medal is always top of their list of achievements.
For Bernard Wade, picking up two medals at …

Labour Survey finds 181 derelict or vacant houses

July 14, 2023

About one in eight houses may be vacant in Bermuda, according to the Department of Statistics Labour Force Survey report.
The data was released just as the country struggles with an acute housing shor…

Argus Group issues 2023 sustainability report

July 14, 2023

The Argus Group has issued its second sustainability report, with key highlights including gifts to charity, diversity training and scholarships.
“Under the leadership of Alison Hill, Group chief exec…

Butterfield to offer money management class for students

July 14, 2023

Butterfield is to offer a free money management and financial literacy class next week for full-time college and university students between the ages of 18 and 30.
The Butterfield 101 Money Management…

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Applications invited for new Chief Justice

July 14, 2023

Applications have been invited for the position of Chief Justice, which will become available upon the retirement of Narinder Hargun this year.
An advertisement said the role came with a salary of abo…

Arnold Manders looks to the future with Under-19 World Cup cricket selection

July 13, 2023

Arnold Manders, the Bermuda under-19 cricket coach, says they are looking to the future with the squad selected for next month’s ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Americas Qualifier in Canada.
“It…

Nicole Stovell wins bronze at Island Games

July 13, 2023

There were plenty of medals for Bermuda on the penultimate day of action at the Island Games on Thursday.
Sailor Nicole Stovell and tennis players Shelby Madeiros, Gavin Manders and James Finnigan, as…

Bermuda to battle Jamaica for bronze at RAN Under-19 tournament

July 13, 2023

Bermuda’s young rugby players will face hosts Jamaica for a bronze medal at the Rugby Americas North Men’s Under-19 Tournament on Saturday.
After the first two days of action at the University of West…

Butterfield up 30 cents on NYSE

July 13, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed on Thursday at 2,213.15, up 112.63 points (5.36 per cent).
Two thousand shares of Bank of NT Butterfield Ltd traded for a share price of $29.60. The stock closed at that price,…

Sailing coach Alex Gough confident Bermuda can qualify for SSL Gold Cup

July 13, 2023

Bermuda coach Alex Gough is confident the island can qualify for the Star Sailors League Gold Cup at the second attempt.
The professional sailor believes the team has the pedigree, determination and m…

Campbell Patton and Adriana Penruddocke struggle at Olympic test event

July 13, 2023

Sailors Campbell Patton and Adriana Penruddocke have endured a baptism of fire at the Olympic Test Event in Marseilles, France.
The local pair have found the going extremely tough in trying conditions…