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Skin care business wins Cyber Monday cash

December 6, 2022

Entrepreneur Shi-Vaughn Lee’s Dove & Butterfly, the skin care business, has won the top prize of $500 as the e-tailer recording the most sales during Cyber Monday.
The annual event is an online in…

Operating income at Signet Jewelers declines

December 6, 2022

Bermudian-based Signet Jewelers Limited, the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery, has reported GAAP operating income of $48.4 million for the 13 weeks ended October 29.
The company said that…

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Charmaine Smith named new CEO of Gaming Commission

December 6, 2022

A new chief executive of the Bermuda Gaming Commission has been announced.
Charmaine Smith, a Bermudian, takes over the role from Canadian Jean Major.
Mrs Smith, who was chief regulatory officer with …

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade comes close to major upset in Boccia World Championships opener

December 6, 2022

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade narrowly missed out on causing a major upset on the opening day of the Boccia World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, today.
The 28-year-old could not have been handed a …

Bermuda Insurance Institute joins Bermuda College

December 6, 2022

The Bermuda College has taken a step toward its goal of offering locally the first two years toward an insurance or risk management qualification.
The Bermuda Insurance Institute is winding up its af…

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Two arrested in connection with Northlands school incident

December 6, 2022

Two arrests have been made in connection with an assault that took place at Northlands Primary School in Pembroke last Friday.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said: “The BPS wishes to than…

Nicholas Narraway takes step closer towards fulfilling professional dream

December 6, 2022

Nicholas Narraway has taken a huge step towards realising his dream of joining the professional cycling ranks after being signed to a Spanish team.
After an encouraging year racing domestically for t…

Young Bermudian gymnast Aria Divine wins national title in England

December 6, 2022

Bermudian gymnast Aria Divine has secured her second All-Around National Champion title at the Independent Gymnastics Association (IGA) Level 8 National Championship.
The 10-year-old, who began her gy…

Elisha Darrell relishing most prolific season ever in top flight

December 6, 2022

Elisha Darrell is delighted to see his hard work on the training ground pay off but is still far from content as he pursues his football ambitions.
The 23-year-old Devonshire Cougars forward has been …

Argus posts half-year profits of $26.3m

December 6, 2022

Argus Group Holdings Limited has reported net income for the six months to September 30 of $26.3 million, compared with $8.1 million in the previous year.
Argus chief executive Alison Hill said: “The …

War Machine lowers season’s fastest time

December 5, 2022

War Machine bounced back from injury with a bang at the National Equestrian Centre last Saturday night.
The Mello Family pony saved the best for last at the harness racing meeting as he slashed a fift…

Young Bermudian gymnast Aria Devine wins national title in England

December 5, 2022

Bermudian gymnast Aria Divine has secured her second All-Around National Champion title at the Independent Gymnastics Association (IGA) Level 8 National Championship.
The 10-year-old, who began her gy…

Ingrid Pierce joins Butterfield’s board of directors

December 5, 2022

The Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Limited has announced that Ingrid Pierce has joined the bank’s board as an independent director, bringing the total number of directors to ten.
Ms Pierce is the gl…

Butterfield fall in New York

December 5, 2022

The RG/BSX Index remained unchanged at 2,421.12, with no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange for Monday.
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited finished down $1.12 (3.26 per cent) for the da…

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Gaming Commission CEO departs after two years

December 5, 2022

The chief executive of the island’s gambling watchdog has moved on after two years, according to his professional networking account.
Jean Major’s Linkedin page said his tenure with the Bermuda Gaming…

Antwan Russell hat-trick powers Paget to victory over leaders Wolves

December 5, 2022

Paget player-coach Antwan Russell led from the front as he fired a hat-trick to help his side to a 5-4 win over First Division leaders Wolves at Southampton Oval on Sunday.
Paget dug deep to come from…

Seth Samuels and Adriana Argent among winners at BASA Winter Swimming event

December 5, 2022

Some of Bermuda’s most talented young swimmers were involved in three days of competitive action at the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association’s Winter Age Group meeting last weekend.
With 31 events inc…

Neymar scores, Brazil puts four past South Korea in first half

December 5, 2022

It was the same old Neymar out there, looking fit and scoring a goal to move closer to Pelé’s all-time record and lead Brazil into the World Cup quarterfinals.
Neymar returned from injury and converte…

BF&M reports loss for first nine months

December 5, 2022

Domestic insurer BF&M Limited has reported a shareholders’ net loss of $13.4 million for the nine months ended 30 September.
This compares to shareholders’ net income for the same period in 2021 o…

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Police appeal for information after man beaten by two assailants

December 5, 2022

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was beaten by two assailants at Northlands Primary School in Pembroke last Friday.
The attack took place at about 3.15pm after the victim had parked his …

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Big increase in drink-driving arrests, latest figures show

December 5, 2022

The number of motorists arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired has shot up by 50 per cent this year – despite a police crackdown on bad driving habits.
According to police, there have been 18…

Athene invests in unified fleet management business

December 5, 2022

Bermudian-based Athene Holding Ltd, the financial services company, has served as the lead investor in the transaction and is the majority shareholder of a new, unified fleet management business.
The …

Bermuda and other MLS sponsorship surveyed

December 5, 2022

With the World Cup heading toward its denouement, an American sports and entertainment intelligence platform has highlighted the extent of marketing support for Major League Soccer, including particip…

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Government accused of deliberately picking fights with UK

December 5, 2022

The One Bermuda Alliance has accused the Government of deliberately picking fights with the UK in order to push through an independence agenda.
Scott Pearman, the OBA’s spokesman on Legal and Home Aff…

Bermuda resort nominated for gay travel award

December 5, 2022

Bermuda, and the island’s newest luxury resort, have been nominated for prizes in the 2022 Gay Travel Awards.
Bermuda has been nominated in the “destination, island” category.
The St Regis Bermuda Res…

Darag Group closes transaction with China Taiping

December 5, 2022

Darag Group, the international legacy specialist with an office in Bermuda, has announced that its German insurance carrier Darag Deutschland AG has received court approval to complete a Part VII tran…

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College in the black by $450,000 despite fall in revenue

December 5, 2022

Auditors have given the Bermuda College a passing grade for balancing its books in the last year.
Although revenues were down by more than $1 million for the fiscal year up to March, 2022, the college…

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Seniors taken to hospital after car overturns

December 5, 2022

Two seniors were taken to hospital after their vehicle overturned while exiting a private driveway in Southampton this afternoon.
According to police, the 67-year-old driver of the car is believed to …

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BEDC seeks ideas for use of agricultural land

December 5, 2022

Proposals are being sought for the development of an acre of agricultural land in Hamilton Parish.
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation put out a Request for Interest for a co-operative or co…

Another World Cup, another penalty shootout win for Croatia

December 5, 2022

Croatia is going deep at another World Cup, and the team is taking the long route once again.
Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three penalty kicks Monday in Croatia’s 3-1 win over Japan in a shootou…

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Roban attends Caribbean conference on climate change

December 5, 2022

The Minister of Home Affairs represented Bermuda at a conference exploring the use of environmentally-focused funds across the Caribbean region.
Attending the second Caribbean Environmental, Social, …

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St John Ambulance holding second free pop-up Covid booster clinic

December 5, 2022

The St John Ambulance is holding a second free pop-up clinic to give Covid-19 booster shots.
To qualify for the booster, people must have received both primary shots, with the last one having been adm…

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Nathan Wilson and Maia Bento-Fray crowned Mr and Miss CedarBridge

December 5, 2022

Nathan Wilson and Maia Bento-Fray have been crowned Mr CedarBridge and Miss CedarBridge respectively.
The students of CedarBridge Academy beat out fellow students to the top prizes at a special ceremo…

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2022 Christmas Short Story Contest deadline is tomorrow!

December 5, 2022

The deadline for the 2022 Stanley Ratteray Memorial Christmas Short Story Contest has been extended by one day to tomorrow.
The competition is open to all full-time Bermuda residents and stories may …

American high-school athletes return home with special memories of Bermuda

December 5, 2022

A first trip to Bermuda often leaves a long-lasting impression and American high-school athletics coach Ted Leblow is certain that the island has had an impact on his young runners.
Leblow, who is he…

Bermuda Monetary Authority sued for $25 million

December 5, 2022

The Bermuda Monetary Authority and two of its employees are being sued for damages of $25 million by a Delaware-domiciled company over allegations relating to its application to acquire a controlling …

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Judge throws out case against police over incineration of medical records

December 5, 2022

A judge has dismissed an allegation that the Commissioner of Police breached a court order by instructing officers to burn copies of seized medical records.
Counsel for the Brown-Darrell Clinic and Be…

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‘I woke up and saw the email and I thought, am I dreaming’ – Rhodes Scholar Madison Quig

December 5, 2022

Bermuda’s 2022 Rhodes Scholar is headed to Oxford University next year with a view to tackling healthcare inequality.
Madison Quig, 21, spoke to The Royal Gazette after learning she was chosen for the…

Devonshire Cougars cruise to comfortable win over Robin Hood

December 4, 2022

Robin Hood 0 Devonshire Cougars 3

Devonshire Cougars came away with the spoils after cruising to a comfortable win over bottom team Robin Hood at Goose Gosling Field last night.
As he has done so…

Kavin Smith wins South Shore Mountain Bike Trials

December 4, 2022

After Government House hosted the first race in the Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series a couple of weeks ago, the second venue had a lot to live up to.
But the terrain of South Shore provided a ver…

X-Roads boost survival hopes with win over Somerset Trojans

December 4, 2022

X-Roads Warriors 2 Somerset Trojans 0

X-Roads Warriors collected three crucial points in their quest for Premiership survival as they beat under-strength Somerset Trojans 2-0 at St. David’s yeste…

Premier Division’s last unbeaten record goes as North Village thrashed by St George’s

December 4, 2022

North Village 0 St George’s Colts 4

St George’s Colts stuck together amid early adversity to punish several defensive mistakes and hand North Village their first defeat of the Premier Division se…

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Santa spreads festive cheer across island in MarketPlace Christmas Parade

December 4, 2022

Santa and his helpers brought some festive cheer to the island tonight with a tour of Bermuda from east to west.
Thousands of spectators lined the route as a carnival of colour took off from the Marke…

World Cup preview: Neymar expected to play for Brazil

December 4, 2022

Welcome back, Neymar, at just the right time at the World Cup.

Neymar seemed healthy in training before Monday’s 3pm game against South Korea in the round of 16. The forward missed the final two matc…

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The Marketplace Christmas Parade

December 4, 2022

The Marketplace Christmas Parade (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

England eases past Senegal 3-0, setting up quarter-final with France

December 4, 2022

England captain Harry Kane scored his first goal of this year’s World Cup, helping his team beat Senegal 3-0 and setting up a match against France in the quarterfinals.
Kane scored for the 52nd time f…

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Court Street comes alive with shoppers for Christmas market

December 4, 2022

Shoppers were given an extra day to snap up Christmas bargains when Court Street retailers opened their doors for business this afternoon.
The street was closed off to traffic as more than 50 retaile…

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Government seeking feedback from young people at forums

December 4, 2022

The Government is to hold a series of forums for young people to share their views and give feedback.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, said: “We are committed to engaging direct…

Lancashire faces rating concern from AM Best

December 4, 2022

A Bermuda company, Lancashire Holdings Limited, and its Bermuda insurer, are facing a negative outlook for ratings issued by credit rating agency AM Best.
Although recognising several positive attribu…

BlockFi may have a plan to exit bankruptcy

December 4, 2022

An order may be sought from the Bermuda Supreme Court over a plan by troubled crypto lender, BlockFi, to pay creditor money back and exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, The Coin Republic has report…