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A Ukrainian living in Bermuda has risked life and limb making visits to her war-torn country to provide aid and military provisions.
Anya Nabiulina, whose family are living in Ukraine, has made four t…

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Mayor calls for St George transport upgrade

January 2, 2023

St George needs an urgent upgrade in transport links with the rest of the island, including a daily orange route ferry service, the mayor of the town has said.
George Dowling III said public transpor…

Reinsurance renewals ‘one of the most challenging’ ever

January 2, 2023

The January 1 renewals have proven to be one of the most challenging reinsurance markets the sector has experienced as reinsurers and cedents worked to establish a new market equilibrium, a leading gl…

Marco Warren penalty settles controversial Friendship Trophy final

January 1, 2023

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A heated Friendship Trophy Final was won in controversial fashion by PHC Zebras with tempers flaring after opponents North Village were left seething when defender J…

Paget Lions withstand late Social Club fightback to seal Shield title

January 1, 2023

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Paget kicked off the new year with a bang after surviving a late fightback from Young Men’s Social Club to clinch Shield final glory at Somerset Cricket Cl…

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Bike rider injured, found with knife after police chase

January 1, 2023

A rider was found to be carrying a knife after a police chase ended when his bike hit a wall and he suffered a leg injury, a Bermuda Police Service spokeswoman said.
The incident happened today at abo…

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Thousands of revellers see in the New Year as St George’s celebrations return

January 1, 2023

St George’s was back in form for New Year’s Eve, with mayor George Dowling III estimating a throng of 2,000 in and around King’s Square by early in the night to welcome 2023.
Come 11pm the Old Town w…

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Fire crews tackle massive blaze near Pembroke Dump

January 1, 2023

A blaze that broke out in thick undergrowth near the Transport Control Department on the west side of Pembroke Dump was subdued over several hours by firefighters last night.
There were no injuries in…

Jonah Smith thrilled to pass on knowledge to young motocross generation

December 31, 2022

Jonah Smith is passionate about sharing his knowledge with up-and-coming motocross riders as he competes in a sport that has formed an integral part of his life.
With his career presently on hold, th…

North Village and PHC Zebras set for Friendship Trophy final showdown

December 31, 2022

Two of the most successful teams in the history of the Friendship Trophy will seek to add to their remarkable legacies in the competition at Somerset Cricket Club on Sunday.
PHC Zebras and North Villa…

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Awards bestowed on five Bermudians in New Year’s Honours List

December 31, 2022

Awards were bestowed on five of Bermuda’s best in the King’s New Year’s Honours List announced this evening.
Sheelagh Cooper, a tireless advocate for Bermuda’s children and vulnerable families, has be…

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Senior dies after being hit by truck to become 11th road fatality of 2022

December 31, 2022

A 78-year-old man who suffered serious head injuries after an accident involving a truck has died, police said today.
A police spokesman said: “Sadly, Bermuda has recorded its 11th road fatality for t…

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Police plan ‘to be everywhere, all at once’ over new year’s weekend

December 31, 2022

The Bermuda Police Service have “shifted into high gear” for the new year’s weekend, with extra officers on duty across the island.
Superintendent Robert Cardwell said that there had been an increased…

Lifelong learning: the only new year’s resolution you need

December 31, 2022

If you’re going to adopt only one resolution for 2023, this should be it: taking care of yourself for better career, family and finance management by improving your knowledge base with lifelong learn…

First steps if you’ve resolved to take control of your money

December 31, 2022

So, you’ve made a resolution to take control of your money this year – that’s amazing. A huge part of building new habits in any area of your life is just deciding you’re going to do it, so you’ve alr…

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MPs sidelined over Throne Speech now being consulted by Premier over Budget, source

December 31, 2022

David Burt appears to have “learnt his lesson” on consulting over the upcoming Budget after being accused of sidelining Progressive Labour Party MPs ahead of the Throne Speech, according to a senior s…

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Canadian on island for three weeks admits stealing from shops

December 31, 2022

A Canadian man who has been in Bermuda for three weeks to set up a company was caught stealing from a store, a court heard yesterday.
Alexander Francey, 30, pleaded guilty to taking merchandise from …

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RBR aiming to expand junior leaders programme

December 31, 2022

Young people have been invited to join the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Junior Leaders to help develop self-reliance, initiative and teamwork skills.
Captain Gavin Rayner, commandant of the youth programm…

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Fishermen to write to ‘entire House of Assembly’ to get meeting over marine plan

December 31, 2022

Bermuda’s fishermen are still hopeful of a last chance for talks with the Government to end an impasse over a marine conservation plan that they consider flawed.
Allan Bean, president of the Fishermen…

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Christmas Eve lightning strike shatters chimney

December 31, 2022

A Southampton man had a lucky escape on Christmas Eve when a lightning bolt hit his chimney bringing blocks of rubble crashing to the ground outside his house.
The man, who asked not to be named, sai…

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Fire crews tackling blaze at Pembroke dump

December 31, 2022

Fire crews have been called out to tackle a blaze at Pembroke dump.
A large number of emergency vehicles are near the Transport Control Department on North Street as several fires cut through dense un…

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Awards bestowed on five Bermudians in New Year’s Honours

December 30, 2022

Awards were bestowed on five of Bermuda’s best in the King’s New Year’s Honours List announced this evening.
Sheelagh Cooper, a tireless advocate for Bermuda’s children and vulnerable families, has be…

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About $700,000 paid out in tax rebates so far, says ministry

December 30, 2022

The Ministry of Finance has reminded payroll tax rebate applicants and their employers to follow up with their government applications.
The ministry has received 5,116 applications from employees and …

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Senior dies after accident with truck – 11th road fatality this year

December 30, 2022

A 78-year-old man who suffered serious head injuries after an accident involving a truck has died, police said today.
A police spokesman said: “Sadly, Bermuda has recorded its eleventh road fatality f…

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Garbage collection delayed due to mechanical issues with trucks

December 30, 2022

Garbage collection over the weekend will be delayed due to mechanical problems with trash trucks, the Department of Works and Engineering said today.
A department spokesman said that mechanical crews …

Frontline completes move to Cyprus

December 30, 2022

The redomiciliation of a major tanker company from Bermuda to Cyprus is effective.
The company, which is engaged primarily in the ownership and operation of oil tankers and product tankers, was former…

Darag sees uptick in appetite for legacy solutions

December 30, 2022

Darag Group, the international legacy acquirer, has concluded a reinsurance agreement with a large US carrier.
The transaction, written into Darag Bermuda, had a value at the reference date of approxi…

War vet and Everest Re stalwart remembered

December 30, 2022

A long-time member of the board of directors of Everest Re Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based global re/insurer, has died.
The company said John Arthur Weber passed on December 25.
“It has been an honour …

American Overseas nets quarterly loss

December 30, 2022

American Overseas Group Limited, the Bermudian-based holding company, has reported a consolidated net loss available to common shareholders of $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30.
Thi…

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Police plan ‘to be everywhere, all at once’ over New Year weekend

December 30, 2022

The Bermuda Police Service has “shifted into high gear” for the New Year’s weekend, with extra officers on duty across the island.
Superintendent Robert Cardwell said that there have been an increased…

Tim Ream and Solly March good budget options in Fantasy League

December 30, 2022

Newcastle United climbed into the top two of the Premier League for the first time in nearly two decades after their away victory over Leicester temporarily pushed them above current champions Manches…

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Plans submitted for new south shore hotel

December 30, 2022

A new hotel could be in the pipeline for the south shore next to the Bermudiana Beach Resort.
The application, which was listed as received by the planning department last week, sought in-principal ap…

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‘No regulations for storing and handling medical waste’

December 30, 2022

Medical waste trucked to the airport dump for storage is permitted to stay until the end of March – or further talks must be held with authorities about its fate.
Shipping containers previously held a…

Stimulus token scheme stalled, more than two years on

December 30, 2022

The next step of a pilot programme using digital tokens to benefit vendors and residents has been delayed, the Ministry of Finance confirmed.
The Digital Stimulus programme, announced in September 202…

December storm could cost more than $5bn

December 30, 2022

Insured losses from Winter Storm Elliott are estimated to be $5.4 billion across 42 US states, a leading catastrophe risk modelling organisation has said.
Karen Clark & Company said its winter sto…

Bermudian stars Clyde Best, Sam Nusum and Randy Horton remember Pelé

December 30, 2022

Bermudian icons Clyde Best, Sam Nusum and Randy Horton have paid tribute to football legend Pelé, who died yesterday at the age of 82 after a battle with colon cancer.
Pelé signed his contract to play…

Neymar: Pelé turned football into art

December 30, 2022

The worlds of sport and politics aligned yesterday to pay tribute to Pelé, who died of colon cancer at the age of 82.
Regarded as one of the best players of all-time, in 1999, he was named Athlete of …

Bermudian stars Clyde Best and Sam Nusum remember Pelé

December 29, 2022

Bermudian icons Clyde Best and Sam Nusum have paid tribute to football legend Pelé, who died yesterday at the age of 82 after a battle with colon cancer.
Pelé signed his contract to play for New York …

Local company in billion dollar deal for copper mine

December 29, 2022

A Bermudian-based company is helping to fund the $1 billion-plus acquisition of one of Australia’s oldest mines.
Osisko Bermuda Limited, a subsidiary of Montreal-headquartered Osisko Gold Royalties Lt…

Bank stock up 65 cents on NYSE

December 29, 2022

The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged at 2,424.96 with no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Overseas, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited was up 65 cents (2.20 per cent) to close at $30.20…

Brazilian legend Pelé dies aged 82

December 29, 2022

Brazilian football legend Pelé has died at the age of 82.
Regarded as one of the best players of all-time, in 1999, he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was i…

Will Dame Flora Duffy get your Sports Awards nomination?

December 29, 2022

There are just a couple of days left to submit your nominations for Bermuda’s 2022 Sports Awards.
With a nomination deadline of December 31, the awards celebrate the success and achievements of Bermud…

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Government seeing increase in work permit holders trying to change jobs

December 29, 2022

The Government has seen a rise in work permit holders trying to change jobs or end their contracts prematurely, the Department of Immigration said today.
According to the 2017 Work Permit Policy, per…

Cost of internet is about to rise

December 29, 2022

Your internet bill is going up.
Monthly charges for its FibreWire internet plans will increase on February 1, One Communications has announced.
The telecommunications company said the monthly price in…

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UK company predicts quieter than average hurricane season

December 29, 2022

A UK company has predicted a quieter than average hurricane season in 2023 in an early preseason forecast.

Tropical Storm Risk has estimated that the 2023 season would fall about 15 per cent below…

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Three people charged with bringing cannabis valued at almost $270,000 into island

December 29, 2022

Three people were today charged with conspiring to bring cannabis valued at almost $270,000 into the island.
Kanhai Armstrong, 37, from Pembroke, 25-year-old Victoria Debartolo and 44-year-old Leila …

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Fine and ban for drink driver seen going in wrong direction on one-way road

December 29, 2022

A man who drove in the wrong direction on a one-way road was today banned from driving all vehicles for 18 months.
Kishi Trott, 40, from Smith’s, pleaded guilty to driving while impaired by alcohol …

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Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by truck

December 29, 2022

A pedestrian was rushed to hospital this morning after he was hit by a truck on Pitts Bay Road.
A police spokeswoman said that shortly before 10am officers attended the scene of a collision near the j…

New Thai spa soothes away life’s stress

December 29, 2022

Self-care is all-important during stressful times, the owner of Bermuda’s newest wellness and spa operation says.
Poinciana Wellness and Spa opened in July on the second floor of the Maxwell Roberts B…

Post-pandemic push could fill offices and reignite retail

December 29, 2022

Bermuda’s flagship shopping centre, The Washington Mall, is staging a comeback.
The commercial property’s owners, Washington Properties (Bermuda) Limited, are upbeat, expecting significant improvement…