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Watch: Jazuri Easton Thompson featured by leading US magazine

January 13, 2025

Jazuri Easton Thompson received a huge confidence boost after being recognised among the fastest and most influential amateur motocross riders by Motoplayground Magazine.
The Bermudian has been listed…

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Ferry service returns after weekend suspension

January 13, 2025

The ferry service has resumed full operations this morning after being suspended owing to inclement weather.
Service for all routes was halted at about 1pm yesterday over wind and the forecast for con…

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Richardson: OBA would bring absentee voting within a year

January 13, 2025

A One Bermuda Alliance government would introduce legislation for absentee balloting within a year of being elected to office, its leader pledged today.
The party held a press conference at its Reid S…

‘I’ve heard coaches warn players not to sleep on Bermuda’

January 13, 2025

Team manager Steven Riley has told his Bermuda team to hold their heads high after a memorable campaign in the International Bowling Federation World Cup in Hong Kong.
The island’s four-man contingent…

AI solutions sought to improve government services

January 13, 2025

The Government is to harness the power of artificial intelligence to improve government services.
A request for proposals has invited prospective proponents to submit proposals for “Partnering with th…

RFP to bring courts fully online

January 13, 2025

A vision to drag Bermuda’s courts system into the 21st century may be finally taking a step in the right direction.
The Government is seeking proposals to fully bring Bermuda’s courts management onlin…

CFA Society dinner to study the Trump effect

January 13, 2025

The Annual Forecast Dinner of the CFA Society Bermuda will focus on “The Trump Effect. What does the US election mean for markets in 2025?”
The dinner, scheduled for January 21 at the Hamilton Princes…

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FIA director’s exit cloaked in secrecy

January 13, 2025

The director of a publicly funded body that handles reports of suspicious activities related to suspected proceeds of crime and terrorism financing has left the organisation — but secrecy surrounds th…

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Businesses invited to support breastfeeding mothers

January 13, 2025

Businesses are being asked to participate in a programme designed to support breastfeeding mothers and their babies.
The Ministry of Health put out the call as part of its Breastfeeding Friendly Desi…

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Tirena Rollins (1964-2024): police officer and artist

January 13, 2025

A dedicated former police officer with a flair for painting and writing has been remembered for her “dedication, professionalism and unwavering commitment to her duties”.
Tirena Rollins took solace fr…

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‘Bermuda has a strong reputation but it is easy for that to disappear’

January 13, 2025

The outgoing Governor of Bermuda has said that work must continue to better hold those in senior constitutional positions to account.
Rena Lalgie reflected on her time in office during a sit-down inte…

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Ten years of wanderlust on quest for personal growth

January 13, 2025

A decade’s pursuit of experience, from the Seven Wonders of the World to travelling to each of the seven continents, has left Shuntelle Paynter eager to see more — and keen for other young Bermudian w…

Three red cards in feisty contest between Social Club and Wolves

January 12, 2025

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Three players were dismissed and a stoppage-time equaliser scored in a bad-tempered relegation battle between central rivals Young Men’s Social Club and Wolves …

St George’s step up title bid with victory over North Village

January 12, 2025

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St George’s Colts pulled off a surprise win over fellow title hopefuls North Village after coming away with the points at a windswept Bernard Park on Sunday.
T…

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Water rationed after Tynes Bay systems failure

January 12, 2025

Engineers and specialists are working to correct a “significant” systems failure that has affected delivery of seawater to the Tynes Bay seawater treatment plant, the Ministry of Public Works has reve…

Aspida Holdings in $3bn boost

January 12, 2025

A US-based life insurance and annuity company with a subsidiary in Bermuda has been given a massive capital injection.
Ares Management Corporation, a Los Angeles-based global alternative investment ma…

Ark renews Outrigger Re Ltd

January 12, 2025

Bermudian-based White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd has announced that Ark Insurance Holdings Ltd, its specialty property and casualty reinsurance and insurance subsidiary, has renewed Outrigger Re Lt…

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Upgraded scholarship website launched

January 12, 2025

An upgraded scholarship website is aimed at encouraging maximum participation of residents to apply for funding for their studies.

BermudaScholarships.com offers a “seamless experience” for studen…

Mixed fortunes for Police teams in Duckett Memorial

January 12, 2025

Bermuda Police Rugby Club teams endured a mixed bag of results in the Duckett Memorial at Police Field on Saturday.
The women’s team won 14-7 against Rest, while the men fell 49-22 to the Bermuda Rugb…

Philip Woollins and Teresa Ruiz triumph in Rum To Beach

January 12, 2025

Philip Woollins and Teresa Ruiz pushed against windy conditions to prevail in the 7.13-mile Hamilton Princess and Gosling’s Rum to the Beach race on Sunday.
Woollins, who finished fifth in 2024, took …

AM Best reviewing First Guard

January 12, 2025

AM Best has placed the credit ratings of an Arizona-based insurance company under review with developing implications following its agreement with a recently established Bermudian-based reinsurer.
The…

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Weather forces suspension of ferry service

January 12, 2025

Ferry service has been suspended once more because of bad weather.
The Department of Marine and Ports said all ferry service was suspended effective immediately until further notice.
The department sa…

Damian Palanyandi wins BGA January Medal

January 12, 2025

Damian Palanyandi came out best in challenging conditions to win the Bermuda Golf Association January Medal at Tuckers Point Golf Club on Saturday.
Palanyandi was the only player among the 40-strong m…

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Voters urged to check registration details

January 12, 2025

Eligible voters have been urged to ensure their registration details are up to date in advance of the General Election next month.
In a statement, the Parliamentary Registry advised the electorate tha…

Bermuda joins UK sanctions against terrorist group

January 12, 2025

The UK Government has frozen the assets of a right-wing extremist political group, and warned entities, including in Bermuda and other territories against any business ties.
No person or entity requir…

AIG appoints Flatt as global CUO

January 12, 2025

American International Group Inc, the insurance powerhouse with operations in Bermuda, has appointed Christopher Flatt as global chief underwriting officer.
Mr Flatt will report directly to Peter Zaff…

Bermuda into round of 16 in team competition at World Cup

January 12, 2025

Captain Lemar Richardson is adamant Bermuda should fear no one after qualifying for the last 16 of the team competition at the International Bowling Federation World Cup in Hong Kong.
Building on thre…

Democracy or kakistocracy? You decide

January 12, 2025

The Progressive Labour Party’s decision to hold a General Election on February 18 will disenfranchise young people and is a choice that prioritises perceived political advantage over democracy and civ…

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Girl, 18, confirmed as first road fatality of 2025

January 11, 2025

The island has recorded its first road fatality of the year after an 18-year-old female succumbed to her injuries from a crash in Paget on Friday afternoon.
According to police, the crash happened on …

D’Andre Wainwright scores stoppage-time winner for ten-man PHC

January 11, 2025

Hamilton Parish 1 PHC 2

D’Andre Wainwright scored a stoppage-time winner to ensure ten-man PHC Zebras remain in contention to retain their Premier Division title.
In treacherous conditions at Wel…

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Man faces suspended sentence, fine for wounding

January 11, 2025

A man who admitted wounding could face a suspended prison sentence, the Supreme Court heard on Friday.
The prosecution also proposed that Russell Lambert, 57, be ordered to pay a restitution fine of $…

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Regular ferry services resume

January 11, 2025

Regular ferry schedules have resumed today, according to the Department of Marine and Ports Services.
Timetables were disrupted this week by gale-force winds, which caused routes to be cancelled.
Tod…

David Jones Jr relishing role as Town’s marksman

January 11, 2025

David Jones Jr has finally proved a point with boyhood club Dandy Town.
The 27-year-old striker is enjoying perhaps his finest moments in the Premier Division this season, having bagged 12 goals so fa…

Excitement for Village’s return to Bernard Park

January 11, 2025

North Village interim head coach Calvin Dill Jr is thrilled by the imminent return to playing home matches at Bernard Park.
While question marks were lingering over the availability of Village’s home …

Basketball association seeks solutions amid league suspension

January 11, 2025

An annual meeting scheduled for January 24 is expected to come up with solutions to difficulties faced by the Bermuda Basketball Association.
The gathering, to be held at a yet-to-be-decided venue, co…

Five signs of financial irresponsibility

January 11, 2025

I’m sure most of us can relate – there are often one or two people in our family, or close circle of friends, who are not particularly savvy when it comes to managing their finances.
Often, these peo…

Honour your financial obligations

January 11, 2025

Dear Dave,
I have a question about how to balance my financial obligations. I can’t afford my student loan payments.
Is the best approach to send them what I can afford, even if it’s not the minimum p…

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2022 Crime Stats: police report 8.3% drop

January 11, 2025

Offences recorded by police fell more than 8 per cent in 2022 compared with the previous year, the Bermuda Police Service announced.
The release of the crime statistics for 2022 showed that while “cri…

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Public reveal mixed feelings ahead of election

January 11, 2025

Bermudians living abroad should be able to cast votes in the island’s elections, members of the public declared yesterday.

The Royal Gazette took to the streets of Hamilton to gauge public opinion…

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Career path for new lawyer not a straight line

January 11, 2025

A former social worker with “a most impressive background” is the newest member of the Bermuda Bar.
Jonathan Jervis was called at a ceremony yesterday before Larry Mussenden, the Chief Justice.
A grad…

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Winter gales produce record low temperatures

January 11, 2025

A low-pressure system brought record low temperatures to Bermuda this week in addition to winter winds.
The Bermuda Weather Service said that the island faced gusts of more than 57mph this week, while…

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Court sees video evidence from 2017 fatal shooting

January 11, 2025

A jury saw footage of a foot chase and flashes of what appeared to be gunfire recorded on the evening a man was killed in Pembroke, as a murder trial continued.
Kiari Tucker, 27, has denied the 2017 m…

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Public schools IT provider suffers cybersecurity breach

January 10, 2025

Public schools across the island were the victims of a cybersecurity hack, the Department of Education has confirmed.
In a statement tonight, a spokeswoman for the ministry said that a student informa…

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Advance poll details given for General Election

January 10, 2025

Bermudian voters will head to the polls on February 18 to decide their next government — and the Parliamentary Registry has announced arrangements for those unable to cast their ballots on the day its…

Storm gear up for lively Dockies as netball league resumes

January 10, 2025

Debré Evans, the Storm captain, cannot wait to get back on court to face Docksiders when the winter netball league restarts at Bernard Park on Saturday (7pm).
Dockies, while not a top team in the leag…

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Woman seriously injured in Paget crash

January 10, 2025

A woman motorcyclist was taken to hospital this afternoon after a two-vehicle crash in Paget.
A police spokesman said the collision happened on Middle Road near its junction with Manse Road at about 2…

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Police figures show 8.3% drop in crime from 2021 to 2022

January 10, 2025

Offences recorded by police fell by more than 8 per cent in 2022 compared to the previous year, the Bermuda Police Service said today.
The release of the crime statistics for 2022 showed that, while “…

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BSOA Winter Members Exhibition

January 10, 2025

BSOA Winter Members Exhibition (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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IB programme at Somersfield Academy hits 20-year milestone

January 10, 2025

Somersfield Academy is celebrating 20 years of offering the International Baccalaureate to its students and said it is leading the way in shaping “globally-minded leaders”.
To mark the occasion, the s…

Bermuda bowling squad ready for team tournament

January 10, 2025

Bermuda captain Lemar Richardson is excited about the opportunity to upset the odds as Bermuda prepare for the start of the Men’s Team event in the International Bowling Federation World Cup in Hong K…