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RA says it does not regulate environmental emissions

February 20, 2023

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda issued a statement in an attempt to make it clear that environmental emissions do not come under their purview.
The authority referred to “recent public assertions”…

Unbeaten league leaders Budgies Red held to draw

February 20, 2023

Bailey’s Bay Budgies Red maintained top spot in the Bermuda Hockey Federation Women’s League despite being held to a goalless draw against third place Ravens at the weekend.
The two sides played to a …

IT professionals meet to discuss privacy

February 20, 2023

The Bermuda chapter of ISACA will be host a panel discussion on privacy and data protection entitled Privacy in Bermuda and Beyond: Are We Ready for PIPA?

The event will beheld at the organisation’s …

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Zoo ‘cautiously optimistic’ over juvenile seal found on beach

February 20, 2023

A juvenile grey seal found at the weekend is slowly recovering in care, the curator for the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo said today.
Ian Walker said he was “cautiously optimistic” over the seal, wh…

No Bermuda event but Dame Flora Duffy set to face returning old foes this year

February 20, 2023

Dame Flora Duffy may never again compete on home soil as World Triathlon has confirmed that Bermuda will not host a Championship Series race this year.
Last year’s event signalled the end of an existi…

Kaden Hopkins and Caitlin Conyers named riders of the year

February 20, 2023

Kaden Hopkins and Caitlin Conyers have been rewarded for a stellar 2022 by being named male and female riders of the year at the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s annual awards.
Hopkins, who competes with…

Boot camp for social media basics

February 20, 2023

Inspired, a hub being built to inspire and empower entrepreneurs, is launching membership Thursday, after opening the new Social Media Basics Bootcamp, today.
The bootcamp offers support and resources…

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Hundreds of East End homes without power

February 20, 2023

More than 900 Belco customers in the East End were without power this afternoon.
According to Belco’s Outage Map, 944 homes in St George’s and St David’s had lost power as of 4.10pm.
While the site n…

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Police appeal for help in finding missing 57-year-old man

February 20, 2023

Police have asked for the public’s assistance in locating 51-year-old Jay Ming.
Mr Ming is described as bald with a greying beard, and was last seen wearing green pants and a grey jacket. There is con…

International business issues warning over budget

February 20, 2023

International business has warned government that cost increases announced in the budget could have damaging “repercussions” for investment in Bermuda.
Christopher Schaper, deputy chairman of the Ass…

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Cooper’s Island clean-up collects more than 300lb of trash

February 20, 2023

A team of visiting students collected more than 300lb of trash during a clean-up on Cooper’s Island nature reserve.
About 55 students and staff from the Class Afloat programme also removed 30lb of rec…

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DJ Gregory Outerbridge jailed for 12 years for possession of gun and ammunition

February 20, 2023

A DJ caught with a loaded revolver and cannabis with intent to supply was today jailed for 12 years.
Gregory Roger Livingstone Outerbridge, 41, who also admitted possessing drugs equipment, was ordere…

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Entries encouraged for second youth film festival

February 20, 2023

Budding film-makers are encouraged to take part in the second annual Bermuda Youth Film Festival.
The event, which is being hosted by Saltus, is open to all students aged 11 to 18, who are invited to…

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Man appears in Supreme Court and denies murder charge

February 20, 2023

A 39-year-old man has appeared in the Supreme Court today to deny involvement in a murder case from nearly seven years ago.
Davin Providence, from Sandys, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jevon Dan…

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Top business leader spells out debt threats to island

February 20, 2023

A business leader today laid out the stark reality of the economic crises facing Bermuda – warning that government debt, liabilities and guarantees exceed $7 billion.
A speech this morning included re…

KPMG Round the Grounds Junior Race makes comeback

February 20, 2023

The KPMG Round the Grounds junior race is set to make a spectacular comeback.
Organisers KPMG and Mid-Atlantic Athletic Club have announced that the popular event will take place at Botanical Gardens …

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Rest in peace, grandfather

February 20, 2023

Senator Arianna Hodgson today paid a tribute to her grandfather, former MP and Cabinet Minister Arthur Hodgson.
Ms Hodgson, the junior finance minister, left a message in the condolences book at the …

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Love is Love charity raises money for Transitional Community Services

February 20, 2023

A pre-Valentine’s Day party organised by the Love Is Love BDA group has raised $1,500 for a local charity.
The party, held at the Docksider Pub and Restaurant on Saturday, February 11, catered to the …

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Live: 3pm Premier to hold Budget press conference

February 20, 2023

David Burt is to hold a press conference on the Budget at 3pm today.
We will have live coverage as well indepth reports.
The Budget, on Friday, outlined sweeping changes to payroll tax, a new scheme f…

BF&M offers new $20,000 postgraduate scholarship

February 20, 2023

BF&M Limited has launched the BF&M Postgraduate John Wight Scholarship, in honour of former chairman and CEO, John Wight.
Abigail Clifford, group president and CEO said: “At BF&M, we belie…

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Association offering free retinal screening for diabetes sufferers

February 20, 2023

Diabetes sufferers will be able to get free retinal screening next month.
The test can detect the onset of diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of preventable blindness and vision impairment among …

Nakhi Wells: late penalty one of my greatest career moments

February 20, 2023

Nahki Wells says converting Bristol City’s first penalty in 65 games under trying circumstances is among the greatest moments of his career.
The Bermuda captain came on as a late substitute and in add…

Let the professionals handle your hair at Seven

February 20, 2023

YouTube “professionals” are a growing headache for veteran hair stylist Yvonne Amelia Heath.
She manages Seven Perfection in Hair and Beauty Salon at 12 Court Street, with owner Christine Downer. The …

Report shows economy held together by international business

February 20, 2023

A new government report reflects a Bermuda economy, struggling to shake off decades of tourism decline and the more recent global pandemic, saved only through the broadening growth of international bu…

Realtor backs plan to expand city residential access

February 20, 2023

A Government plan to remove restrictions on the purchasers of properties in Hamilton that are part of approved residential schemes has received the backing of a leading realtor.
David Burt, the Premie…

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Young seal spotted at Clearwater is rescued

February 20, 2023

A young seal spotted in the East End of the island has been rescued and taken to the Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo’s quarantine facility.
A note on the Zoo’s Facebook page said: “We thank the public for th…

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Police say missing teenager found safe

February 20, 2023

Missing teenager Zariah Chambers has been found, police said last night.
Ms Chambers, 17, was last seen shortly before 7pm yesterday in the area of Middle Road, Smith’s.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Po…

Hamilton Parish coach Sergio Goater sent off as Trojans grab vital points

February 19, 2023

Hamilton Parish 0 Somerset Trojans 1

Somerset Trojans’ long trip east was not in vain as they wrestled all three points from Hamilton Parish in a scrappy affair at Wellington Oval on Sunday.
Capt…

Bermuda’s Under-17 World Cup dreams dashed

February 19, 2023

Honduras 6 Bermuda 0

Bermuda’s Under-17 football squad had their World Cup dreams dashed in brutal fashion at the hands of Honduras in the round of 16 at the Concacaf Championships campaign in Gu…

Pedal for Paralympics

February 19, 2023

Pedal for Paralympics (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Rudy Minors’ legacy lives on in football festival tournament

February 19, 2023

The legacy of Rudy Minors was celebrated on Saturday in a special Memorial Football Festival Masters Tournament in his name at Somerset Cricket Club.
The tournament, which formed form part of the club…

Cyclists help raise funds in Pedal for Paralympics event

February 19, 2023

A large number of keen cyclists hit the streets and trails to help support Bermuda’s elite para-athletes by taking part in the Pedal for Paralympics event on Sunday.
The event, which was organised by …

Blog: Bermuda v Honduras Concacaf Under-17 Championships

February 19, 2023

Bermuda’s Under-17 football squad kick off their quest for a place at the World Cup tonight when they face Honduras in the round of 16 of Concacaf Championships campaign in Guatemala.
However, they fa…

PHC go top of Premier Division with demolition of X-Roads

February 19, 2023

X-Roads 0 PHC 7

PHC Zebras reclaimed top spot in the Premier Division with a demolition of relegation-threatened X-Roads on Sunday,
Starting the day in third place behind Devonshire Cougars and S…

North Village’s title hopes dented with Dandy Town draw

February 19, 2023

North Village 1 Dandy Town 1

North Village missed out on the chance to close the gap on the Premier Division leaders when they were held to a draw by Dandy Town at Bernard PArk on Sunday.
A win w…

Golden Ocean becomes largest owner of modern Capesize vessels

February 19, 2023

Bermudian-based Golden Ocean Group Limited will soon become the world’s largest publicly-listed dry bulk company in terms of deadweight tonnage.
The company has entered into an agreement to acquire si…

Collaboration continues for QBE and Enstar

February 19, 2023

Bermudian-based insurer Enstar Group Limited has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiaries have reached an agreement for a ground-up loss portfolio transfer with certain subsidiaries of QBE Insuran…

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Hospital to get extra $15m funding to make up for shortfalls

February 19, 2023

The Bermuda Hospitals Board will receive an additional $15 million Government grant this fiscal year, the Premier and minister of finance announced on Friday.
During the 2023-24 Budget statement, Dav…

Nahki Wells rescues point for Bristol City with late penalty

February 19, 2023

Nahki Wells came off the bench late and converted a stoppage-time penalty to earn Bristol City a hard fought 1-1 draw at Sunderland in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.
Sunderland appeared to have…

Alfred Minors is CFO of Veritas Group

February 19, 2023

Biomass energy provider Veritas Group Limited has appointed a new management team, the company has said in a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
The team includes Alfred Minors as CFO, based in th…

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Stop single-use campaign heads to school assemblies

February 19, 2023

An environmental group has launched an education campaign to encourage youngsters not to use single-use plastics.
Beyond Plastic Bermuda’s programme – Say No To Single-Use Plastic or #SNTSUP – will be…

Struggling Boulevard Blazers easily beat nine-man Robin Hood

February 19, 2023

Robin Hood 1 Boulevard Blazers 5

Akim Johnston scored twice for struggling Boulevard Blazers to lead them to an important victory over nine-man Robin Hood at Goose Gosling Field on Saturday night…

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Report outlines climate change impact on Bermuda

February 19, 2023

Global climate change will have wide ranging effects on Bermuda as sea levels rise, hurricanes become stronger and supply lines are further strained, according to a report.
Mark Guishard, of the Bermu…

Bermuda end Florida tour after injury scares

February 18, 2023

Bermuda have abruptly ended their warm-up campaign in Tampa, Florida, because of the threat of injury after inadequate facilities contributed to two players getting hurt.
All-rounders Matty Watson (sh…

Devonshire Cougars move top with away win at title rivals St George’s

February 18, 2023

St George’s 1 Devonshire Cougars 2

Devonshire Cougars enhanced their chances of claiming a league title as they moved to the top of the Premier Division with a hard-fought victory over St George’…

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Somerset Cricket Club Anniversary Week 2023

February 18, 2023

Somerset Cricket Club Anniversary Week 2023 (Photographs Akil Simmons)

Kamau Leverock and Bermuda too hot for Triad Dragons

February 18, 2023

Wesley Cricket Stadium (Bermuda won toss): Bermuda beat Triad Dragons by 116 runs

Kamau Leverock excelled with both the bat and ball as Bermuda sauntered to a second successive romp in the T20 Pr…

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Public officers set to be able to take part in mortgage scheme

February 18, 2023

The second phase of a government-backed mortgage guarantee programme will start in April, the Premier said yesterday.
David Burt, who is also the finance minister, said that Phase 2 of the Mortgage Gu…

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Public urged to contact zoo experts if they spot young seal

February 18, 2023

A young seal spotted in the east end of the island could become aggressive if approached, zoologists have warned.
The seal, believed to be either a harbour or grey seal, was seen on Clearwater Beach i…

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Review of Government services could include public-private partnerships

February 18, 2023

The Government could form public-private partnerships as part of cost-saving measures for government services, David Burt revealed in the Budget yesterday.
The Premier said ministries will work with …