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Jaiden Manders shines with bat and ball for Western Stars

August 15, 2022

Devonshire Recreation Club (Cleveland won toss): Western beat Cleveland by nine wickets

Jaiden Manders underlined his potential with yet another sparkling all-round display to guide Western Stars…

St David’s come out on top in close contest against Flatts

August 15, 2022

Wellington Oval (St David’s won toss): St David’s beat Flatts by 17 runs

Flatts came close to pulling off an upset over their Eastern Counties rivals in the opening First Division match of the T2…

Shaun Riley and Kieron Richardson star as Somerset Bridge overcome PHC

August 15, 2022

Somerset Cricket Club (Somerset Bridge won toss): Somerset Bridge beat PHC by ten runs

Shaun Riley and Kieron Richardson starred with bat and ball respectively to lead Somerset Bridge to victory …

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Concern that deeds for Tudor Farm cannot be found, Pati request shows

August 14, 2022

The Government has been unable to complete a Public Access to Information request to release the title deeds of Tudor Farm because they cannot be found.
Tudor Farm is a 10.36 acre area on the border o…

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Minister to meet seniors to discuss cost of living challenges

August 14, 2022

The Government is to meet seniors to discuss their concerns and how to find solutions.
In a statement today, Tinee Furbert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, said: “These past two years …

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Cleanup finds: beer bottles, tin cans, plastic bottles, chip bags, candy wrappers, VHS player, books, clothing, car and metal parts

August 14, 2022

Volunteers took to the Warwick Railway Trail yesterday in an effort to clean up litter and waste.
A spokesman for the community group Bermuda is Love said six people lent a hand for the cleanup, which…

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Spirit flies the flag for Bermuda in tall ships event in US

August 14, 2022

The Spirit of Bermuda joined other vessels to help to launch a tall ship event in New Hampshire.
The ship took part in the Portsmouth Parade of Sail on Thursday, celebrating the start of the 2022 Sail…

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Road reopened after taxi hits telephone pole

August 14, 2022

South Road has been reopened between the South Roundabout and Stowe Hill after a taxi hit a utility pole just west of the roundabout.
The male driver of the taxi was reported to be unhurt in the 5am …

George O’Brien Jr digs deep to propel holders St David’s into Eastern Counties final

August 13, 2022

Lord’s (Cleveland won toss): St David’s beat Cleveland by 118 runs

George O’Brien Jr produced a solid all-round display to guide holders St David’s to a convincing win over Cleveland in the East…

Bermuda’s journey to Jersey ends with another heavy loss

August 13, 2022

Grainville, St Saviour, Jersey (Uganda won toss): Uganda (2pts) beat Bermuda (0) by 153 runs

Bermuda completed an ignominious campaign in the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League B with only a …

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Belco trenching work on Harrington Sound Road

August 13, 2022

Belco has warned motorists that workers are set to continue trenching work on Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s on Monday.
The project, set to continue until September 9, involves opening up holes to p…

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Drought relief for East End

August 13, 2022

A welcome cloudburst hit the East End yesterday, breaking the summer’s prolonged dry spell for St George’s residents.
The downpour came during a parched summer, with the Bermuda Weather Service highli…

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Road closed after taxi hits telephone pole

August 13, 2022

South Road was closed this morning between the South Roundabout and Stowe Hill after a taxi hit a utility pole just west of the roundabout.
The male driver of the taxi was reported to be unhurt in th…

St David’s braced for tough challenge from Cleveland

August 13, 2022

Ricky Brangman, the St David’s coach, is bracing himself for another exciting clash with Cleveland County when the challengers travel to Lord’s this morning for the second round of the Eastern Countie…

Butterfield APGA tournament may give Augustus chance to show talents at home

August 13, 2022

Daniel Augustus has been granted an opportunity to showcase his skills in an APGA Tour event on home soil.
This after the launch of the new annual Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship to be held at P…

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Doctors raise fears over lack of ENT specialist on island

August 13, 2022

The lack of a specialist ear, nose and throat surgeon on the island could cost lives, according to the Bermuda Medical Doctor’s Association.
The organisation, which represents Bermuda’s physicians, al…

Attention turns to snapper as billfish chapter concludes

August 13, 2022

They say some like it hot, but just for now, that does not include most sports fishermen.
The seas are calm, the sun relentless and the fish are behaving accordingly.
Trips out to the Banks are eith…

Pay off the mortgage — not so fast

August 13, 2022

Dear Dave,
My husband and I are retired. I receive a small pension, and we are both on government health insurance. We have about $25,000 left to pay on our mortgage, along with a second mortgage of $…

Burrows delighted to fulfil international aspirations

August 13, 2022

Ras Solomon Burrows is living his dream of representing Bermuda at the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League B in Jersey.
The Willow Cuts opening batsman, who is on national duty at senior level for …

Law firm recognised through international rankings

August 13, 2022

Offshore law firm Appleby has announced that 32 of their lawyers across nine jurisdictions have been recognised in this year’s IFLR1000 rankings.
Appleby’s offices in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islan…

Impact of rate rises on money-market funds

August 13, 2022

The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates again on July 27, in a second abrupt escalation one month apart, an additional 75 basis points, or 0.75 percentage points, was added to several prior actio…

Historic cup run just reward for Zeiko Lewis and Sacramento Republic

August 13, 2022

Zeiko Lewis, the Sacramento Republic forward, attributes the hard work he and his team-mates have put in on the training ground as the impetus for their historic run in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup this…

Tuff Dogs’ unbeaten run halted by CV Chargers

August 13, 2022

Makeshift opener Nik Lawton-Misra ended Tuff Dogs’ ten-match unbeaten run with a blistering century that saw the losing captain forced off with a painful injury as pumped-up CV Chargers romped home by…

Enrique Russell signs for AFC Totton

August 13, 2022

Enrique Russell believes his move to AFC Totton is a “step in the right direction” and an opportunity he has vowed to grasp with both hands.
The 22-year-old striker has joined the Southern League Divi…