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The Botanical Gardens got spruced up thanks to a volunteer effort by employees of the Bermuda Post Office.
The good deed was carried out in celebration of World Post Day, an annual observance which a…

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Minister urges people to look after their mental health

October 10, 2022

Mental health services will see a boost in funding, the health minister assured today.
Kim Wilson said that the cash injection, which was announced in July as part of a $15 million relief package, wou…

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Harrington Sound Road reopens after sinkhole repaired

October 10, 2022

A stretch of Harrington Sound Road which was closed due to a sinkhole yesterday is now reopened to all motorists, the Ministry of Public Works said today.
According to a statement, the road was reop…

DeNexus releases DeRISK 5.0 Platform

October 10, 2022

DeNexus, the provider of next-generation cyber-risk modelling for industrial organisations, reinsurers and investors in insurance-linked securities, has taken it to another level.
The company opened i…

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Adopt-a-School scheme making an impact on young students

October 10, 2022

A pilot Adopt-a-School programme aimed at introducing young people to the field of woodworking has already begun to make headway, according to organisers.
Rick Richardson, the president of Hamilton Ro…

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BTA refuses to share job advert for vacant CEO post

October 10, 2022

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has refused to share the job advertisement for its vacant chief executive position — or say how many internal applicants have applied for the six-figure salary post.
The …

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Dickinson pulls out of leadership debate after failure to get promised assurances – sources

October 10, 2022

Curtis Dickinson pulled out of the first head-to-head debate for the Progressive Labour Party leadership contest because he was not given the assurances he said he was promised on how it would be hand…

Bahamas downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service

October 10, 2022

For the second time in little more than a year, Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the rating for the Government of The Bahamas, this time because of a higher degree of government liquidity risk…

Dandy Town put trophy loss to bed with easy win over Boulevard

October 10, 2022

Dandy Town Hornets 3 Boulevard Blazers 0

Dandy Town Hornets bounced back from a disappointing midweek loss in the Dudley Eve Trophy quarter-finals with a comfortable win at Goose Gosling Field la…

Canada stun Lions to end Rugby Classic drought after 16 years

October 9, 2022

Canada turned the World Rugby Classic on its head after pulling off a stunning 19-15 upset over Lions Legends at the National Sports Centre North Field on Sunday.
The Canadians came from behind to sec…

Bermuda thrash Gibraltar to delight home crowd

October 9, 2022

Bermuda thumped Gibraltar to give departing coach Jamie Barnwell the perfect send off at the National Sports Centre North Field on Sunday.
A dominant second-half display powered the hosts to an emphat…

Paul Simons scores twice as PHC Zebras inflict heavy defeat on Robin Hood

October 9, 2022

PHC Zebras 4 Robin Hood 0

Forward Paul Simons scored twice to lead PHC Zebras to a dominant victory on Sunday.
The home side took control of the game from the first whistle, creating the cleares…

North Village halt Hamilton Parish’s winning streak

October 9, 2022

North Village 2 Hamilton Parish 0

North Village brought Hamilton Parish’s three-match winning streak to a halt with a well-constructed win at Bernard Park on Sunday.
Goals on either side of the i…

KBRA maintains strong ratings for Bermuda

October 9, 2022

Bermuda’s $22 million revenue loss in aircraft registry receipts as a result of the withdrawal of Russian aircraft certification business, can be covered by better than expected tourism receipts, a ra…

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Premier welcomes casino licence for St Regis resort

October 9, 2022

The Premier, David Burt, said that the granting of the island’s first casino licence represents “new employment opportunities and a potential increase in hospitality jobs”.
David Burt was speaking aft…

World Rugby Classic Day2

October 9, 2022

World Rugby Classic Day 2 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Swizzle Festival declared a hit

October 9, 2022

Vendors hailed the first Bermuda Swizzle Festival a success today as a steady flow of locals and tourists came out in the sunshine to sample their wares.
The event at Barr’s Bay Park featured a host …

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Swizzle Festival

October 9, 2022

Swizzle Festival (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Massive fields take to the water for Around The Sound swim

October 9, 2022

More than 300 swimmers took to the water on Sunday morning for the Around The Sound swim.
With five events between 800m and 10,000m, there was plenty of choice for committed athletes and dedicated ama…

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Boat blows up next to gas station and crowded restaurant

October 9, 2022

A man escaped with his life today after a boat moored next to a gas station and a packed restaurant exploded.
Gas attendants helped get the owner to safety after he dived into the water to escape the …

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Deadline for filing of Wedco annual financial reports extended

October 9, 2022

Legislation extending the deadline for Wedco to file its annual financial reports was passed in the House of Assembly.

The West End Development Corporation Amendment Act 2022, which was passed wi…

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Stretch of Harrington Sound Road closed due to partial collapse of roadway

October 9, 2022

Police are warning motorists to avoid a section of Harrington Sound Road after a partial collapse of the roadway.
A police spokesman said: “The Bermuda Police Service wishes to advise the public that …

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Thousands show up for Gombey Festival at Botanical Gardens

October 9, 2022

It was billed as an event that would “keep the tradition alive”.
And that’s exactly what thousands of Bermudians did yesterday when they showed up for the Bermuda Gombey Festival at the Botanical Gard…

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Gombey Festival 2022

October 9, 2022

Gombey Festival 2022 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Kashe Hall leads St George’s to victory in bruising encounter

October 9, 2022

Somerset Trojans 0 St. George’s Colts 1

St. George’s Colts captured three crucial points in the Premier Division on Saturday night in a hotly-contested affair.
Captain Kashe Hall scored the lone…

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Relief for homeowners with stamp duty changes

October 9, 2022

Bermudians looking to buy their first home will qualify for instant stamp duty relief under a law passed in the House of Assembly on Friday.
Previously, new homeowners had to prove that they had lived…

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Students back on land after four nights at sea on Spirit of Bermuda

October 9, 2022

Students from Dellwood Middle School have returned from a trip on the high seas on board the Spirit of Bermuda.
The students set sail on Monday morning and spent four nights on the training schooner….

France battle back to get World Rugby Classic title defence off to winning start

October 9, 2022

France battled back to get their World Rugby Classic title defence off to the perfect start with a hard-fought 28-6 victory over Italy at North Field, National Sports Centre, tonight.
After finding th…

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PLP leadership debate cancelled due to ‘logistical error’

October 8, 2022

The first Progressive Labour Party leadership debate – scheduled for this evening – has been cancelled “due to a logistical error,” the party said today.
In a statement, J Dawn Simmons, the PLP chairw…

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The Clyde Best Wall Formal Unveiling

October 8, 2022

The Clyde Best Wall Formal Unveiling (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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St Regis resort granted Bermuda’s first casino licence

October 8, 2022

The St Regis hotel has been granted the island’s first casino licence, the Bermuda Gaming Commission announced yesterday.
However, no date has been set for an opening, with operational steps to comple…

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Blu event initially turned down by police, Supreme Court told

October 8, 2022

A police officer tasked with reviewing applications for large group exemptions initially recommended that an event at Blu Bar and Grill in the midst of the pandemic be refused permission, determining …

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Premier: Changes in sugar tax to be made

October 8, 2022

The Government is to make changes to the controversial sugar tax, the Premier has revealed.
Speaking during a debate in the House of Assembly yesterday afternoon on the Customs Tariff Amendment Act — …

What tribunal disclosures can teach us about healthy labour relations

October 8, 2022

A healthy relationship between employees and employers – with all parties understanding and living up to their obligations – is fundamental to our economy. Looking at the details of some employment d…

Think carefully before you quit job to start a business

October 8, 2022

Dear Dave,
My wife and I are in our late twenties, and we have a full emergency fund saved up. Our only debt is our home. We have talked about having a child some time next year, but I am on the road …

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Final extension of Covid measures passed

October 7, 2022

Parliamentarians approved the final extension of Covid-19 public health emergency measures.
Public Health (Covid-19) Emergency Extension (No 1) Order 2022, which extends the measures until November 3…

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Fuel regulation Bill being rushed through, says Opposition

October 7, 2022

Concerns were raised by members of the Opposition about fuel regulation legislation being “rushed” through Parliament without proper consultation with the industry.
The Fuels Bill 2022, which brings t…

Craig Davis and crew take early lead of Bermuda Keelboat Regatta

October 7, 2022

Craig Davis exceeded his expectations competing in the International One-Design class during the opening races of the Bermuda Keelboat Regatta in the Great Sound yesterday.
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Clu…

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Government set to make changes in sugar tax – Premier

October 7, 2022

The Government is to make changes to the controversial sugar tax, the Premier has revealed.
Speaking during a debate in the House of Assembly this afternoon on the Customs Tariff Amendment Act – which…

Bank stock stumbles on NYSE

October 7, 2022

The RG/BSX Index moved 163.29 (6.85 per cent) higher closing the week at 2,383.17, pushed up by two advancers on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd. closed up $2.90 (9.6 per cent…

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St Regis resort granted Bermuda’s first casino license

October 7, 2022

The St Regis hotel has been granted the island’s first casino license, the Bermuda Gaming Commission announced today.
However no date has been set for an opening with operational steps to complete bef…

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Dickinson: not a ‘David versus Curtis contest’, ‘this is about ideas. This is about Bermuda’

October 7, 2022

“This is about ideas. This is about Bermuda.
Curtis Dickinson has insisted he wants to work with David Burt in government if he topples him as premier in the looming Progressive Labour Party leadershi…

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Bus detours due to trenching work

October 7, 2022

Bus routes 10 and 11 will experience detours on North Shore Road in Devonshire tomorrow due to road trenching work.
The work will also lead to part of the road near Loyal Hill to also be temporarily …

Super sub Kole Hall at the double to help Chester advance in FA Cup

October 7, 2022

Kole Hall marked his return from injury in spectacular fashion to help Vanarama National League North side Chester advance in the Emirates FA Cup.
The Bermuda forward came off the bench and seized his…

Candyce Martins and Double Time set the pace in season opener

October 7, 2022

Candyce Martins and Double Time laid down a marker during the harness racing season opener at the National Equestrian Centre.
Martins posted the fastest time on the racecard of 1min 3.1sec competing w…

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First Middle School Voyage Returns Home

October 7, 2022

First Middle School Voyage Returns Home (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Tourist numbers expected to be 56% of pre-pandemic figures

October 7, 2022

The number of visitors arriving in Bermuda will be just over half the figure seen in 2019, Vance Campbell, the tourism minister said today.
He told MPs that while the projected tally for the year was …

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The Addams Family The Musical Comedy

October 7, 2022

The Addams Family The Musical Comedy (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

BDA targets Asian market in Singapore meetings

October 7, 2022

Fresh off an overseas business development mission in Toronto, the Bermuda Business Development Agency is back on the road to Egypt this fall, but first to Singapore this week to meet with strategic p…

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Government announces $21m plan to renovate older homes

October 7, 2022

More than $21 million is to be spent renovating older homes to increase the amount of affordable housing, MPs were told today.
Delivering a statement to MPs, Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minist…