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More volunteers are needed to ready the next shipment of aid after an outpouring of donations for communities in Jamaica devastated by Hurricane Melissa, organisers have said.
The Jamaican Association…

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New Lefroy House design captures dignity and compassion

November 6, 2025

A “milestone” was reached in the Government’s efforts to revamp the provision of elder care as the winner of a design competition for the redevelopment of Lefroy House was announced.
The Ministry of H…

World Rugby Classic 2025 Gallery 2

November 6, 2025

World Rugby Classic 2025 Day 3 and 4 (Photographs by Blaire Simmons)

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Rescued kayaker: ‘They gave me a second life’

November 6, 2025

A visitor to the island counted his blessings last night when he was brought ashore after spending more than 24 hours adrift at sea.
Hyoung Park, 57, a South Korean national, was reported missing on T…

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Man faces $14,000 in fines for catching parrotfish

November 6, 2025

A man could face up to $14,000 in fines after he admitted spearfishing a protected species.
Christopher Burgess, 32, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court yesterday to unlawfully taking parrotfish from…

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Christmas Short Story Contest 2025

November 6, 2025

It is that time of year again, and The Royal Gazette is reaching out to all wordsmiths, young and old, to embrace the season by entering the Stanley Ratteray Memorial Christmas Short Story Contest.
Th…

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Former principal takes up educational role at BZS

November 6, 2025

The former head of Bermuda High School has been appointed by the Bermuda Zoological Society to strengthen its educational programmes.
Linda Parker brings four decades of educational experience to the…

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Diverse group of speakers lined up for Pecha Kucha

November 6, 2025

Artificial intelligence, forest schools, creative exploration and the importance of inclusion are some of the topics to be presented at the 36th annual Pecha Kucha.
The popular storytelling event is s…

FATF raises pressure on asset recovery

November 6, 2025

The Financial Action Task Force has warned that most countries are still failing to recover the profits of crime as Bermuda prepares for its own anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing e…

Don’t rush to leave Bermuda for Hong Kong, say legal experts

November 6, 2025

Some legal experts are advising companies not to rush to redomicile to Hong Kong under the jurisdiction’s new corporate regime, stressing that Bermuda and other traditional offshore centres still offe…

Springboks back on top as US clinch sevens crown

November 6, 2025

Classic Springboks 31 Classic Lions 14

Champions South Africa fought from a try down to overcome the Classic Lions and rack up their second bonus-point victory at the World Rugby Classic.
Five tr…

Bermuda teams off to good starts in Key West

November 5, 2025

Bermuda’s two teams conquered rough seas on the way to securing top-five finishes on the opening day of the Race World Offshore Key West World Championships in Florida on Wednesday.
Competing in the S…

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Police issue warning over phone scams after two foiled incidents

November 5, 2025

Police have urged the public to keep wary of suspicious phone messages, even from known numbers, after residents reported being targeted by scammers.
A police spokesman said that, in the two incidents…

Ship operated by Bermuda company attacked by pirates

November 5, 2025

Somali pirates who attacked a chemical tanker operated by a Bermudian-registered company on Monday were forced to turn back, 330 nautical miles east of Mogadishu, Reuters has reported.
Stolt-Nielsen, …

AIG reports Q3 net income of $519m

November 5, 2025

AIG has reported third quarter net income of $519 million, up 13 per cent compared to the same period last year.
AIG chairman and chief executive Peter Zaffino called the quarter’s results “exceptiona…

Drivers dazzle in testing conditions

November 5, 2025

Drivers braved wet weather to deliver a thrilling day of racing during the fourth round of the Rubis Energy Karting Championship at Southside Motor Sports Raceway on Sunday.
Despite the steady rain an…

IGI approves new share repurchase authorisation

November 5, 2025

Bermuda-domiciled International General Insurance Holdings’s board of directors has approved a new repurchase authorisation of up to 5 million of the company’s issued and outstanding common stock.
The…

Aspen-led gala raises $400,000 for charities

November 5, 2025

The 2025 Gala of Giving, organised by Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd, raised $400,000 in support of 14 local charities at a sold-out event held at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club on Saturday.
The…

Carey Olsen Bermuda achieves top-tier rankings

November 5, 2025

Law firm Carey Olsen Bermuda has achieved several top rankings in an independent client guide to the world’s best lawyers and legal firms.
The company received five tier 1 practice rankings and 13 le…

Madison Schindel takes part in huge race in Canada

November 5, 2025

Madison Schindel, one of Bermuda’s up-and-coming triathletes, has competed at the prestigious Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations Cross Country Championships in Canada.
The 15-year-old …

Why Bermuda insurance market has paid out $1.1trn in claims

November 5, 2025

Bermuda’s insurance and reinsurance sector has smashed records, paying out $1.1 trillion in claims from 2016 to 2024 — including $700 billion to US policyholders.
Behind this mind-boggling sum are “n…

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Town halls on gangs to be held in St George’s, Southampton

November 5, 2025

A pair of town hall meetings have been announced to continue the national conversation on guns and gang violence in Bermuda.
A government spokesman said that the next meeting will be held at Penno’s W…

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Women’s Resource Centre reports growing demand

November 5, 2025

A charity dedicated to supporting women reported that the number of counselling hours it provided more than trebled in 12 months as it marked “a year of extraordinary growth”.
The Women’s Resource Cen…

Running legend Paula Radcliffe to visit for Triangle Challenge

November 5, 2025

Legendary British distance runner Paula Radcliffe will head to the island to be the honorary guest speaker at the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge in January.
Radcliffe is a three-times winner of the…

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Drivers to expect delays on Parsons Road

November 5, 2025

Rolling lane closures have been announced for Parsons Road, Pembroke to allow three elevated pedestrian crossings to be installed.
The works, which were delayed by rain as well as Hurricane Melissa, w…

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Concert to honour legacy of inspiring music teacher

November 5, 2025

A music teacher who has served Bermuda for decades will be honoured with a concert this Sunday.
Tailored for Greatness will recognise the impact of Daniel Hill, a vocal and music instructor who brough…

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Soldiers talk to students about Remembrance Day

November 5, 2025

The Royal Bermuda Regiment took its marching to schools across the island to help students better understand the significance of Remembrance Day.
As part of the lead-up to the November 11 observance, …

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New keynote speaker unveiled for PLP anniversary gala

November 5, 2025

A change to the keynote speaker has been announced for the Progressive Labour Party’s gala on Saturday.
While Terrance Drew, the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, was set to speak at the PLP’s 62n…

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Opposition refuses to withdraw absentee voting Bill

November 5, 2025

The One Bermuda Alliance has shot down a call by the Government to withdraw its legislation intended to introduce absentee voting in Bermuda.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digi…

Reggie Lambe to retire from international football

November 5, 2025

Reggie Lambe, Bermuda’s most capped player, has decided to call time on an international career spanning nearly two decades
Lambe, who made his international debut against St Kitts and Nevis in 2007 a…

Flora Duffy ‘at crossroads’ with latest injury taking toll

November 5, 2025

Dame Flora Duffy says she is at a “crossroads” in her triathlon career as she struggles to overcome another long-term injury.
The 2021 Olympic champion admits that retirement may be forced upon her a…

Melissa could cost $4.2bn in insured losses for Jamaica

November 5, 2025

Monster Hurricane Melissa could cost Jamaica as much as $4.2 billion in insured losses, according to global data analytics firm Verisk.
The firm said most of the modelled loss was attributable to wind…

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UK historian launches book on the evolution of Dockyard

November 5, 2025

The National Museum of Bermuda has celebrated the launch in England of a book chronicling the architectural and civil engineering history of Dockyard.

Bermuda Sentinel: The Royal Naval Base 1795-1…

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Portuguese arrival anniversary celebrated as an official day

November 5, 2025

Local dignitaries and members of Bermuda’s Portuguese community celebrated the 176th anniversary yesterday of the arrival of Portuguese immigrants to the island.
Mischa Fubler, the Junior Minister of …

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Pillion passenger badly hurt after being thrown into bus path

November 4, 2025

A man has been arrested this evening after a collision between a bus and a motorcycle left another with serious injuries.
A police spokeswoman said that at about 9.30pm, police and first responders at…

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Police, regiment search for missing kayaker

November 4, 2025

Police have urged the public for help finding a missing South Korean national last seen on a kayak.
A police spokesman said Hyoung Park, 57, was last spotted at 11.45am boarding a kayak and heading ou…

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Mail service to Canada set for resumption

November 4, 2025

Mail shipments to Canada are set to resume next week as the Canada Post strike continues on a rolling basis.
A spokeswoman for the Bermuda Post Office said that, while it will resume mail shipments to…

Argentina lead the way in World Rugby Classic

November 4, 2025

Argentina Legends 21 Classic Canada 13

Argentina shot to the top of the World Rugby Classic standings after a come-from-behind triumph over Canada at the National Sports Centre on Tuesday night….

IGI reports net income of $105.1 million

November 4, 2025

International General Insurance Holdings has reported net income of $105.1 million for the first nine months of the year, a dip of $10.2 million compared to the same period last year.
Net premiums we…

Gibbons cuts ribbon on new store

November 4, 2025

Gibbons Company cut the ribbon on Palm Lane, its new home furnishings store at 17 Reid Street, today and hopes to open to the public later in the week, offering premium bedding, furniture, towels …

Bank price down

November 4, 2025

The RG/BSX Index fell 6.83 points or 0.23 per cent to end the day at 2,972.68 on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Watlington Waterworks saw 1,234 shares move with the price dipping $4 or 13.3 per cent to $…

Multimillion-dollar refit for Butterfield Somerset

November 4, 2025

Butterfield has reopened its Somerset Banking Centre at 45 Mangrove Bay Road following a multi-million-dollar investment in its full renovation.
The bank said in a statement that the changes enhance t…

Bermuda striker Kole Hall battling serious medical condition

November 4, 2025

Bermuda striker Kole Hall is battling a serious medical condition with a GoFundMe page set up to help with spiralling costs.
While the exact nature of Hall’s health matter is being kept private, a fu…

Series of leadership shifts at Vantage

November 4, 2025

Vantage Group Holdings has enacted a series of strategic leadership promotions across its reinsurance division and partnership capital platform.
The firm said the changes reflected its significant be…

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Public Works Recovers Refuse Truck

November 4, 2025

Public Works Recovers Refuse Truck (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Conduit appoints new chief underwriting officer

November 4, 2025

Conduit Holdings, the parent company of Bermudian-based reinsurer, Conduit Re, has appointed Stephen Postlewhite as chief underwriting officer, effective January 26.
Mr Postlewhite brings nearly 30 ye…

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Planning department hosts St George’s information session

November 4, 2025

Residents of St George’s will get a crash course on how to plan for development within the Olde Towne.
The Department of Planning today announced an information session on how to develop within the wo…

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KBB community clean-up organised

November 4, 2025

A parish clean-up for Pembroke has been announced by Keep Bermuda Beautiful.
The gathering is set for Saturday from 9am to 11am, with volunteers asked to meet at West Pembroke Primary School.
Particip…

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Absentee voting pledged by September 2026

November 4, 2025

The Opposition has been invited to give input to “a comprehensive process of electoral reform” that will bring absentee voting to the island, the Ministry of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation …

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Emergency lane closure in Paget to recover crashed truck

November 4, 2025

Road restrictions are in place in Paget as efforts get under way to recover a trash truck that veered off the road and crashed yesterday.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised the moto…