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The parents of a 10-year-old girl who sued the Minister of Education for making her take a Covid-19 test in order to attend school have lost their case a second time.
The Court of Appeal found that Di…

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Fundraising drive launched to turn old rectory into treatment centre

March 27, 2023

A fundraising drive was launched last week to help transform a former church rectory into a residential treatment centre.
Habitat for Humanity of Bermuda is working on the project with the Anglican Ch…

Ireland Rangers to discipline players involved in brawl

March 27, 2023

Ireland Rangers will move swiftly to take disciplinary action against players involved in a brawl that forced the abandonment of their First Division match with St David’s Warriors at Somerset Cricket…

Convex to support aviation innovation

March 27, 2023

Bermuda’s international specialty re/insurer Convex Group Ltd is partnering with London’s Skyrisks Limited to address the fast-growing insurance needs of the advanced air mobility sector.
Skyrisks sai…

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Christopher brothers a cut above in Sweeney Todd

March 27, 2023

Brothers Nicholas and Jonathan Christopher were both on stage last night when the latest revival of the musical Sweeney Todd had its opening night on Broadway.
The brothers, the sons of Hamilton Town…

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Police investigating murder arrest 47-year-old man

March 27, 2023

A man is in police custody following the murder of Sandys resident Marco Perinchief on Saturday.
Mr Perinchief, 49, was found unconscious on a grass verge on Clyde Best Lane in Sandys on Saturday morn…

Geraldine Sidders crowned overall karate champion

March 27, 2023

The 27th Bodhidarma Zenji Ryu Shiai Karate Tournament took place at Whitney Institute on Sunday.
The tournament brought together karate students from every dojo on the island, and they showcased their…

Jaime Chaves to grow Everest Latin American business

March 27, 2023

Jaime Chaves has joined Everest Insurance, a division of Bermudian-based Everest Re Group, Ltd., to lead its insurance operations in Mexico, based in Mexico City.
Company executives seek to bridge unm…

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Company to sponsor event in memory of a colleague

March 27, 2023

An annual memorial service honouring people who have died of cancer is to be sponsored by Sun Life International.
The company is sponsoring the Luminaria Ceremony, which takes place during the Bermuda…

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Monthly Destination Dockyard event to return

March 27, 2023

Vendors, artists and entertainers are set to flood the West End in May as the Destination Dockyard monthly event series returns.
A Wedco spokeswoman said four events were on the calendar for the 2023 …

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Bystanders ‘traumatised’ after man dies following altercation

March 27, 2023

Bystanders who saw an altercation in which a man died were traumatised by the incident, according to people in the area.
They were watching a youth football match at Somerset Cricket Club and were clo…

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Mobile app deal not signed off by Cabinet: Auditor-General report

March 27, 2023

A report by the Auditor-General said money was paid by the Government for a mobile app that is not yet in use, under a contract apparently signed without Cabinet approval.
Heather Thomas’s findings no…

Charity’s food giveaway has jumped by 60%

March 27, 2023

Bermuda is suffering from a slow-moving train wreck of food insecurity.
Churches and community groups involved in preparing hot meals for those who are quietly struggling are on the front line of a c…

Wedco expects cruise numbers to bounce back

March 27, 2023

Early into the 2023 cruise ship season, the Royal Naval Dockyard has already lost half of the first 20 cruise ship calls expected at King’s Wharf or Heritage Wharf, the official cruise ship schedule s…

PR agency rebrands as Shoreline Communications

March 27, 2023

The former Small Fry PR agency has rebranded and taken on the new name, Shoreline Communications.
A boutique agency, owned and operated by communications professional Siân Blackmore, it has been servi…

Making better decisions in all areas of life

March 27, 2023

Annie Duke’s book, Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts, is an exploration of decision-making and how it is influenced by probability, uncertainty, and our own …

Ireland Rangers v St David’s abandoned after fight between teams

March 26, 2023

The First Division match between Ireland Rangers and St David’s Warriors at Somerset Cricket Club today was abandoned after a brawl broke out between opposing teams.
Tempers boiled over in the 68th mi…

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Boys injured after collision between pedal bike and car

March 26, 2023

Two young boys have been injured this evening after a collision between a car and a pedal cycle near the junction of Brighton Hill Road and Brighton Lane in Devonshire.
Police were dispatched shortly …

BAA captain Jonas Schroder disappointed with final position

March 26, 2023

Devonshire Colts 0 BAA 0

A season that looked to be filled with so much promise for BAA ended tamely as they fought out a goalless draw with Devonshire Colts at Police Field on Sunday.
BAA’s atte…

‘Marginal’ increases to shipping registry fees

March 26, 2023

The first increases in merchant shipping fees in more than a decade are in the pipeline.
MPs gave consideration to the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2023 that would see a fee hike for certain …

Young Men’s Social Club earn promotion to Premier Division

March 26, 2023

Southampton Rangers 0 Young Men’s Social Club 2

There was unbridled celebration at Southampton Rangers Sports Club as Young Men’s Social Club claimed the second promotion spot to the Premier Divi…

Paget First Division champions as Wolves miss out on promotion

March 26, 2023

Wolves 1 Paget 2

There was celebration and heartbreak in equal measure at Wellington Oval on Sunday as Paget confirmed themselves as First Division champions with Wolves dropping out of the autom…

Enstar to repurchase $341 million in stock

March 26, 2023

Bermudian-based insurer Enstar Group Limited has agreed to repurchase 1,597,712 non-voting convertible ordinary shares of Enstar held by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for a price of $213.13 per…

Lamont Marshall and Gayle Lindsay continue winning run in Legends Series

March 26, 2023

Lamont Marshall and Gayle Lindsay enhanced their chances of winning this year’s Legend Race Series with victory in the Ray Swan Flat 8K race.
After both won their respective divisions in the season-op…

Robin Horsfield successfully defends national mountain bike title

March 26, 2023

Robin Horsfield met expectations after successfully defending his national mountain bike title at Southlands on Sunday.
Horsfield, who is studying at university in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, lived up to…

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Bystanders ‘traumatised’ by altercation in which man died

March 26, 2023

Bystanders who saw an altercation in which a man died were left traumatised by the incident, according to people in the area.
They were watching a youth football match at Somerset Cricket Club and wer…

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A stark contrast between two yachts berthed in Hamilton

March 26, 2023

On the one side there is the largest wooden tall ship of her kind – at the other, one of the most advanced ecological sailing yachts in the world.
The Tenacious arrived yesterday, taking up station on…

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Transport ‘prepared for whatever confronts us’ in tourist season – minister

March 26, 2023

Wayne Furbert, the Minister of Transport, has insisted his department is “prepared for whatever confronts us” in the looming peak tourist season.
Mr Furbert said that he and his team had been inspired…

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Zane DeSilva criticises media over Belco emissions coverage

March 26, 2023

A Government MP has suggested extensive media coverage of emissions from Belco that have plagued the lives of residents since the commissioning of the North Power Station in 2020 is spurred by the fac…

Bermuda’s Gold Cup hopes over after disappointing Guyana defeat

March 25, 2023

Bermuda 0 Guyana 2

Bermuda’s faint hopes of Gold cup qualification were dealt a fatal blow after they crashed to defeat against Guyana at Flora Duffy Stadium on Saturday.
Midfielder Liam Gordon p…

Nahki Wells rules himself out of Bermuda squad for Haiti clash

March 25, 2023

Nahki Wells has confirmed he will not be part of the Bermuda squad for the final Nations League encounter away to Haiti on Tuesday.
Speaking exclusively to The Royal Gazette after Bermuda’s disappoin…

Bermuda v Guyana player-by-player analysis

March 25, 2023

Bermuda fell to a 2-0 defeat against Guyana in their latest Nations League match. Reporter Patrick Bean has analysed the performances of every home player.

Dale Eve (Goalkeeper): Positioned himse…

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Police investigate sudden death of woman found on beach

March 25, 2023

Police are investigating the sudden death of a female who was found unresponsive in the waters at Southlands beach yesterday.
The woman was found at the Warwick beach at about 4:45pm.
The Bermuda Poli…

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New law reduces Government exposure to hotel scheme

March 25, 2023

The Government’s guarantee of the Fairmont Southampton Hotel will be “ring-fenced” through legislation for the resort that went before MPs yesterday.
Supported by the Opposition, the arrangement safeg…

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A playground destroyed by arsonists rises from the ashes

March 25, 2023

A playground that was burnt to the ground almost two years ago has been replaced with brand new equipment – and plans are afoot to create a community hub at the site.
An official ribbon-cutting ceremo…

Live Blog: Bermuda v Guyana

March 25, 2023

Bermuda welcome Guyana to the Flora Duffy Stadium for a crucial clash in League B group B in the Concacaf Nations League.
After prevailing 2-1 in the previous meeting between the sides in June, second…

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Man dies after an altercation between group of men

March 25, 2023

Police are appealing for witness after a man died following an altercation between a group of men.
A police spokeswoman said that at about 9.35am today officers were called to a report of an altercati…

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MPs pass new law adding fee to holiday rentals

March 25, 2023

New fees on the holiday rental market have been criticised by the Opposition as hitting tourism while the industry lingers in recovery mode from the Covid-19 pandemic.
But Vance Campbell, the tourism …

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Report finds ‘multiple violations’ of law and codes over Covid contract

March 25, 2023

An examination by the Auditor-General found “multiple violations” of law and a code of practice when a government contract for travel authorisation was awarded and delivered during the Covid-19 pandem…

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Elderly St George couple in battle over golf course land access

March 25, 2023

An elderly couple are facing a David and Goliath battle over access to their home in St George.
Shirley Gibbons, 92, and his wife, Gardene, 80, had the route to their house on Secretary Lane blocked a…

The bond – great source of capital and investors’ favourite

March 25, 2023

Bonds issued by governments, corporations, etc are always in investment news.
Why? Because of their relationship to fluctuating market interest rates, credit and investment quality, ability to be boug…

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MPs pass gaming legislation after heated debate

March 25, 2023

Legislation specifying the finance minister’s responsibility over gaming was passed by MPs yesterday.
There was a heated debate over whether the move would finally deliver the long-awaited industry to…

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Senator clarifies that fee increases will raise $3.3m not $21m

March 25, 2023

The junior finance minister apologised yesterday after she mistakenly magnified the volume of revenues expected to be generated by a hike in government fees.
Arianna Hodgson clarified that increases t…

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Residents urged to turn off their lights and support Earth Hour

March 25, 2023

Residents throughout the island are being encouraged to turn off their lights this evening to celebrate Earth Hour.
Started in 2007, Earth Hour is a global initiative in which people turn off their l…

Paget and Wolves to clash in potential First Division title decider

March 25, 2023

ntwan Russell, the Paget Lions player-coach, believes his team have an advantage heading into their potential First Division title and promotion decider with fellow contenders Wolves at Wellington Ova…

Lightbourne urges Bermuda to get at Guyana in crucial clash

March 25, 2023

Kyle Lightbourne, the national coach, has urged his players to make the most of home field advantage and take the match to Guyana in their vital Concacaf Nations League group B clash at Flora Duffy St…

Donavan Thompson scoops second Premier Division golden boot award

March 25, 2023

Donavan Thompson reaffirmed his status as one of the Premier Division’s most prolific strikers after finishing as the league’s top scorer for the second time in three years.
The X-Roads Warriors playe…

Sandys Boat Club and Watford to face off in league title play-off decider

March 25, 2023

The Bermuda Snooker Association League title race was blown wide open after Watford Sports Club were awarded a 5-0 walkover after opponents Royal Artillery Association were unable to field a team for …

Scott Roy clinches second Moongate Tour victory

March 25, 2023

Scott Roy continued his sensational start to the 2023 Moongate Tour championship after securing a second win of the season at Port Royal Golf Course on Friday.
The Turtle Hill Golf Club director of go…

North Village and Phoenix Fire share the spoils in thrilling draw

March 24, 2023

North Village Lady Rams and Phoenix Fire produced one of the most exciting matches of the season during Under-17 League action at CedarBridge Academy on Thursday night.
The two sides battled to a thri…