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United legend Dwight Yorke plots Bermuda’s downfall

October 10, 2025

Manchester United and Trinidad & Tobago legend Dwight Yorke is anticipating a tough fight against Bermuda as he tries to steer his country back on course for World Cup qualification.
Things have n…

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Michael Findlay: it’s do or die against Trinidad

October 10, 2025

Bermuda coach Michael Findlay has declared nothing short of three points is good enough from the World Cup qualifier against Trinidad & Tobago tonight (7pm).
Following defeats by Jamaica and Cura…

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Expert: cybercrime is robbing the world blind

October 10, 2025

Cybersecurity consultants who give top marks to the Bermuda Hospitals Board’s security initiatives have warned of a significant and continuing cyber-assault on healthcare institutions.
One American he…

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Salesforce refuses to accept hackers’ ransom demands

October 10, 2025

A major cloud-based software company with connections to Bermuda is refusing to bow to cybercriminals claiming to have infiltrated its system.
San Francisco-based Salesforce has ties to the island inc…

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Automation takes on local healthcare bottlenecks

October 10, 2025

Bermuda’s unique healthcare payment system has served as a testing ground for advanced automation that could someday streamline billing and remittance to the tune of as much as $200 million, accordin…

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Finish line for road repaving possible within three years

October 10, 2025

Bermuda’s uneven and pothole-riddled roads could be repaved using recently purchased equipment within three to five years, the public works minister said.
The Government procured an asphalt paver, a …

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Belco details reservations about utility-scale onshore solar

October 10, 2025

Limited landmass significantly restricts Bermuda’s potential to fuel itself using inshore solar energy, a Belco official has said.
Jeffrey Steynor, Belco’s director of energy transmission and busines…

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Venue change for All-White Ball

October 10, 2025

The City of Hamilton advised last night that the All-White Ball tomorrow, a highlight of the annual Taste of Bermuda weekend, will now take place at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club because of l…

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Prosecutor in murder trial says witnesses want to see justice

October 10, 2025

The prosecutor in a murder trail called on the jury to recognise how much the Crown’s star witnesses were trying to serve justice.
Karim Nelson told the jury yesterday that Elijah Smith and Jansen Smi…

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Day 23: Reward announced in search for Ja’Dore Wilson

October 10, 2025

Crime Stoppers Bermuda has offered a $3,000 reward for information about the location of missing teenager Ja’Dore Wilson.
The 15-year-old was last seen on the morning of September 17 at her home on No…

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Mid Ocean Club achieves people management nod

October 9, 2025

The Mid Ocean Club has become the first business in Bermuda — and the first golf club in the world — to achieve the Investors in People Platinum Standard, the highest level of global recognition for e…

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Part of Palmetto Road to close for cement pour on Monday

October 9, 2025

A section of Palmetto Road will be closed to all traffic on Monday, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced.
A spokesman said the road would shut at The Glebe Road Bridge to facilitate …

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Convex Re authorised to write US excess and surplus lines

October 9, 2025

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners added Convex Re Ltd last week to its quarterly listing of alien insurers.
Convex Group, the international speciality insurer and reinsurer, said thi…

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Tourism Authority to host global partner summit

October 9, 2025

The Bermuda Tourism Authority will this month host its first international partner summit on-island in several years later, bringing leading figures from the global travel and aviation industries to H…

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Bermudian travellers on notice for visits to European Union

October 9, 2025

The European Union’s new digital system of border controls, which comes into force this Sunday, is to change requirements for British nationals, the Bermuda Government’s London office has advised.
Bri…

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ALReH posts smaller loss amid BMA pressure

October 9, 2025

Bermudian-based Annuity and Life Re (Holdings) Ltd has reported a narrower interim loss and stronger balance sheet for the first half of 2025, even as the Bermuda Monetary Authority has moved to dereg…

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Savings for shoppers in blueprint for affordable Bermuda

October 9, 2025

The Government today announced an agreement with the island’s major wholesalers and retailers that is expected to guarantee consumers savings on everyday items to address the cost of living.
The measu…

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Bermuda environmental forum connects with Caribbean

October 9, 2025

The island’s Youth Climate Summit is set to expand Caribbean representation and engagement when it returns next month for its fifth year.
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, which hosts the …

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Ministers review progress of hotel redevelopment

October 9, 2025

Cabinet members got a first-hand look at the overhaul of the Fairmont Southampton Hotel this week during a tour of the property.
A government spokeswoman said the weekly Cabinet meeting was held at th…

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Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship cancelled

October 9, 2025

This year’s Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship will not be held as originally planned.
Danielle Carrera, the Butterfield Bermuda Championship tournament director, confirmed the event has been postp…

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Butterfield Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier

October 9, 2025

Butterfield Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier (Photographs by Blaire Simmons)

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Boccia players take to court in Colombia

October 9, 2025

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade and Omar Hayward’s search for a first win at the Cali 2025 World Boccia Americas Regional Championships in Colombia continues after losing their opening matches.
Para-Athlete Ha…

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Young footballers on trial at top English clubs

October 9, 2025

Two young Bermudian footballers, Jahni Simmons and Harlem Bean-Fox, are undergoing trials at professional clubs.
Simmons is attending weekly training sessions at Halifax, a side playing in the Women’…

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Attorney-General highlights self-governance at UN

October 9, 2025

Bermuda’s democratic strength was highlighted by the Attorney-General at a United Nations committee meeting this week.
Kim Wilkerson, who is also the Minister of Justice, spoke to the UN Special Polit…

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Hotel looks to erect lightning rods after recent hits

October 9, 2025

The St George’s Club is seeking to install lightning protection measures after recent damaging strikes on the East End establishment.
A recent planning application sought permission to install two lig…

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Sustainability consultancy to ‘make Bermuda stronger’

October 9, 2025

A mother and son are combining skills to help build climate resilience and efficiency into the design of island properties as well as increasing their value.
Fiona Hatfield, who has 40 years of real …

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Charity calls on community to ‘love your eyes’

October 9, 2025

A local charity has urged residents to make eye care a top priority.
Vision Bermuda issued the call for World Sight Day, which will be observed globally today under the theme “Love your eyes”.
Erica I…

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Day 22: Reward announced in search for Ja’Dore Wilson

October 9, 2025

Crime Stoppers Bermuda has offered a $3,000 reward for information about the location of missing teenager Ja’Dore Wilson.
The 15-year-old was last seen on the morning of September 17 at her home on No…

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Tropical Storm Jerry considered a potential threat

October 9, 2025

Tropical Storm Jerry has been deemed a potential threat to Bermuda.
The Bermuda Weather Service said in its 6am update this morning that the storm was expected to morph into a Category 1 hurricane by …

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October 9, 2025

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Tropical Storm Jerry considered a potential threat to island

October 8, 2025

Tropical Storm Jerry has now been deemed a potential threat to Bermuda.
The Bermuda Weather Service said in its 6pm update today that the storm was expected to morph into a Category 1 hurricane by Sun…

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Maritime Career Springboard Programme a success

October 8, 2025

Eight young Bermudians boosted their seafaring and employability skills through Endeavour’s Maritime Career Springboard Programme this year.
A spokeswoman from the charity, which runs the programme w…

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Crypto life insurer raises $22m in funding

October 8, 2025

Anthea Holding Ltd, the Bermudian-based global fintech group offering life insurance products denominated in cryptocurrencies through its subsidiary Anthea Insurance Ltd, has secured $22 million in Se…

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Convex End-to-End opens charity registration for funding

October 8, 2025

A major annual fundraising campaign has opened its registration for charities looking for a boost.
The 2026 Convex End-to-End is now accepting applications from non-profit organisations to receive fun…

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High expectations for Bermuda at Caribbean Championships

October 8, 2025

Bermudian riders will be hoping for a repeat of last year’s performances when they compete at the Caribbean Elite Road Cycling Championships in Belize this weekend.
A year ago in Guyana, Bermuda prod…

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Award winning Bacardi reopens bartender school

October 8, 2025

Bacardi has opened applications for the fourth Bermuda cohort of Shake Your Future, its free professional bartender training initiative designed to help unemployed and underemployed adults build caree…

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Bermuda leads other islands in digital medical records

October 8, 2025

When it comes to digitising medical records, Bermuda is far ahead of many other islands a KPMG partner said at the firm’s Healthcare CIO Connect 2025 conference this week.
“One of the things that is r…

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Triangle Life appoints new underwriters

October 8, 2025

Thomas Foley has been appointed chief underwriter and Christopher Guerin has been named deputy-chief underwriter of Bermudian-based life insurer, Triangle Life Insurance Co.
The company said the appoi…

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Solstice creates prize in memory of psychologist

October 8, 2025

Solstice wellness centre has awarded $10,000 in funding to Bermudians working to advance mental health.
A statement announced Maleeka Robinson, the centre’s play therapist, as the recipient of the ina…

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Police name seventh road fatality of 2025

October 8, 2025

Police have named the motorcyclist who lost his life in a Sandys collision last week.
A spokesman said Keith Darrell, 51, died at the scene of a collision involving a bike and car along Malabar Road, …

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Haddrell, Betschart and Leseur secure PGA Tour spots

October 8, 2025

Will Haddrell, Oliver Betschart and Kenny Leseur survived a punishing day at Port Royal Golf Course to secure the three places available at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
Haddrell maintained hi…

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Charity seeks nominations for teaching awards

October 8, 2025

The Bermuda Education Network is inviting nominations for its 2025 teaching awards.
Members of the community are urged to honour the island’s extraordinary educators, from P1 to senior school, for “sp…

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McGowan pays tribute after death of grandmother

October 8, 2025

Mackih McGowan has paid a heart-warming tribute to his grandmother after she passed away recently at the age of 98.
Roseclair McGowan, who was one of the Cleveland County captain’s biggest supporters …

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Open Mat Bermuda bag five medals in New York

October 8, 2025

Open Mat Bermuda’s team of seven fighters secured five medals at the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Pan No-Gi Championship, which concluded in Hampstead, New York, on Sunday.
Jason McAlp…

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Ralph Scott’s first coach proud of young player

October 8, 2025

Damiso Husband, one of basketball player Ralph Scott’s first coaches, has shared his joy about the young player’s commitment to University of Tennessee.
Husband, who coached the small forward at unde…

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MacFarlane and Betschart come out on top at Turtle Hill

October 8, 2025

Youth conquered experience as juniors Lewis MacFarlane and Darina Betschart came from two shots back to win the Bermuda Mixed Foursome Championship at Turtle Hill Golf Club.
The pair carded an impress…

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Search for Ja’Dore continues after more than three weeks

October 8, 2025

The Bermuda Police Service has said that it is following up on potential sightings of Ja’Dore Wilson as the search for the missing teenager continues.
A BPS spokesman commended residents who have come…

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Hamilton loses legal fight against Municipalities Act

October 8, 2025

The Privy Council has dismissed an appeal by the Corporation of Hamilton aimed at halting reforms that would bring an end to municipal elections.
While the corporation argued that the Municipalities R…

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Belco meets community to discuss its impact and future

October 8, 2025

Belco’s management heads met Pembroke residents last night to discuss the company’s impact on its surroundings and the future of its operations, during an occasionally tense town hall meeting.
Wayne C…

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Consultant: US insurer held accountable after $100m in AI cuts

October 8, 2025

UnitedHealthcare, the largest insurance company in the United States, leveraged artificial intelligence to slash $100 million in costs — at the expense of 300 nurse practitioners’ jobs and maybe even …

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