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A school for pupils with learning difficulties has marked the start of Intellectual Disability Development Awareness Month.
The Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy in Devonshire said it wanted to highligh…

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Main road blocked after woman’s neck injured in crash

March 6, 2022

South Road in Paget
A woman was taken to hospital with a neck injury this morning after her car collided with a utility pole.
The woman is being treated at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and the ro…

Town secure win after second half blitz against Rangers

March 6, 2022

Dandy Town 4 Southampton Rangers 0

Dandy Town maintain their lead at the top of the table, with a solid victory over relegation-threatened Southampton Rangers last night at Goose Gosling Field. …

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Man rushed to hospital after bikes, cars involved in pile-up

March 6, 2022

A man suffered a serious head injury after a crash involving two motorcycles and two cars this morning.
The injured man, who was on one of the motorbikes, was rushed to the King Edward VII Memorial H…

Skyport Magic Mile surpasses expectations

March 6, 2022

One of the largest fields in recent memory showcased their budding talents during the Skyport Magic Mile at the Flora Duffy National Stadium on Saturday.
A total of 804 preschool, primary, middle an…

Bermuda bow out of Concacaf Under 20 Championship after defeat to Guatemala

March 6, 2022

Guatemala 2 Bermuda 0

Bermuda’s women’s team was eliminated from the Concacaf Under-20 Championship at the Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez in Santo Domingo last night.
Second half goals from capta…

Aaron Nelson secures win for resilient Hood

March 6, 2022

North Village 2 Robin Hood 3

Robin Hood fought through several moments of pressure to secure an important victory over North Village in their Premier Division clash on Saturday at Bernard Park.
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Bermuda open CAC Games Qualifier with double-header against Jamaica

March 5, 2022

The schedule has been released for the Central American and Caribbean Games Qualifier, which will be held at the National Sports Centre over Easter, with the notable exception that Guatemala will not …

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Skyport Magic Mile

March 5, 2022

Skyport Magic Mile (Photographs By Akil Simmons)

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Bargain hunters flood Elbow Beach Hotel sale

March 5, 2022

A queue of hundreds formed outside an historic Paget hotel today for a massive house sale as the resort sold off everything from chinaware and furniture to sunscreen.
A man strapping a carpet to the r…

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Russian war on Ukraine will hit Budget predictions, MP warns

March 5, 2022

The “irrational carnage” of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will be a major blow to Bermuda’s economy, an Opposition MP warned in the Budget debate yesterday.
Michael Dunkley of the One Bermuda Alliance …

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Artist raising funds for Ukraine refugees through painting sales

March 5, 2022

An artist has raised $10,000 through the sale of his paintings for refugees forced to flee Ukraine after a Russian invasion.
Jonah Jones will donate 50 per cent of the sale price of his original works…

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Elbow Beach Hotel’s Furniture and Furnishings Sale

March 5, 2022

Elbow Beach Hotel’s Furniture and Furnishings Sale (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Devonshire Rec reportedly take action against fan who abused official

March 5, 2022

A spectator who abused match officials after a Premier Division game at Devonshire Recreation Club last weekend has been reportedly dealt with by the club.
Jamaican referee Steffon Dewar and his fello…

League action returns with some key encounters

March 5, 2022

After a weeklong hiatus, football resumes this weekend with a full slate of matches in the Premier Division and First Division.
Dandy Town, the league leaders, will look to reach the 40-point mark ton…

Karting contingent to take on endurance race in New Orleans

March 5, 2022

A group of Bermuda karters will put their racing endurance to the ultimate test competing in the third annual SimCraft 24 Hour race in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Scott Barnes, David Selley, David Barbosa…

Domestic women’s league met with positive response

March 5, 2022

The Bermuda Football Association’s 2022 Women’s League has been met by a positive response from the public.
This according to Charysse Bean, the BFA women’s committee chairwoman, who is encouraged by …

Bermuda remembers Shane Warne

March 5, 2022

The death of Shane Warne, the former Australia leg spinner, rocked the cricket world yesterday, including many former players in Bermuda who remember seeing the great Australia team in action during t…

We cannot comprehend what the Ukrainians are going through

March 5, 2022

Readers, a commentary on managing your money seems ridiculously superfluous given what the Ukraine and her people are enduring minute by minute, day by day – not knowing the end result.
The ongoing ho…

Date night does not have to be expensive

March 5, 2022

Dear Dave,
We’re trying to get control of our finances by living on a budget. We also have about $18,000 in debt we are trying to pay off. My husband brings home $3,400 a month, and I am currently tak…

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Police officer found guilty of sex assault on colleague lodges appeal against conviction

March 5, 2022

A former police officer appealed against a conviction for a sex assault on a female colleague.
Jermari Belboda was found guilty by magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo in 2020 of an assault on a 24-year-old fem…

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Hayward dismisses OBA Budget reply as empty ‘rhetoric’

March 5, 2022

The Opposition’s Reply to the Budget statement amounted to “two hours of rhetoric” closer in tone to a Throne Speech reply, the economy and labour minister claimed yesterday.
Jason Hayward told the Ho…

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Lessons from the rainbow

March 5, 2022

Much of our world these days seems to be seeking new ways to solve old problems that have been a part of life on this planet for many centuries. One of the key elements found in almost every conflict …

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Parents’ pressure group still unhappy after new Covid-19 test regime in schools announced

March 5, 2022

The Government’s new quarantine policy for close and casual contacts in schools is “overly complex, discriminatory and coercive”, a parents’ pressure group has claimed.
A spokeswoman for Us For Them B…

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Primary pupils get in the swim to raise funds for school

March 5, 2022

Pupils at a St George’s primary school braved the waters off Fort St Catherine yesterday afternoon to raise funds for their parent teacher association.
The youngsters from East End Primary took part i…

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Burt accuses Simons of misleading the public

March 5, 2022

The Premier tonight accused the Leader of the Opposition of misleading the public with his response to the 2022/23 Budget.
Cole Simons, the OBA Leader, told the House that he had heard Bermuda had bee…

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PLP criticises Budget reply, but OBA says attacks won’t solve island’s problems

March 4, 2022

The Opposition’s Budget reply was tonight criticised by government MPs as too long – but short on substance.
Wayne Furbert, the Cabinet Office Minister, attacked a claim by Cole Simons’, the leader of…

Insurers warned to test for cyber threats

March 4, 2022

Insurers and reinsurers holding large books of East European business are being urged to stress test their portfolios against the threat of Russian and Ukrainian cyber attacks.
A new report published …

Tuesday sessions to learn about fintech

March 4, 2022

Bermudians seeking to learn more about the emerging fintech sector – or wishing to work in the industry – are encouraged to attend a special educational session Tuesday.
Fintech and Digital Asset Educ…

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OBA leader Simons tears into Burt in Budget speech reply

March 4, 2022

The Premier is a “slippery-tongued” deceiver who has hiked payroll tax, the Opposition leader said today.
Cole Simons accused David Burt, also the finance minister, of deliberately misleading the pub…

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New style specialist education on track to start in September

March 4, 2022

The first signature school programmes are on schedule to start in September, the education minister told the House of Assembly today.
Diallo Rabain said financial technology, vet sciences, medical sc…

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BIU backs $50m guarantee for Fairmont Southampton revamp

March 4, 2022

The Bermuda Industrial Union today backed a $50m government guarantee for the redevelopment of the island’s biggest resort.
Chris Furbert, the union’s president, criticised the Opposition One Bermuda …

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Elbow Beach Hotel to sell off surplus furniture at weekend

March 4, 2022

Anyone with plans to redesign their living room should consider heading to a hotel this weekend.
For the Elbow Beach Hotel is to hold a sale tomorrow and on Sunday to dispose of surplus furniture and …

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Hayward narrows economic recovery focus down to four projects

March 4, 2022

Four key triggers for jobs recovery have been targeted to kick-start growth, Jason Hayward, Minister of the Economy and Labour, told the House of Assembly.
The recovery plans are aimed at powering Be…

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Senior magistrate Juan Wolffe promoted to the Supreme Court

March 4, 2022

The island’s senior magistrate has been promoted to the Supreme Court, the Governor announced today.
Rena Lalgie said Juan Wolfe will become a Puisne Judge, replacing Charles-Etta Simmons, who is sch…

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Effect of Russian sanctions on aircraft register is ‘very fluid’

March 4, 2022

The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority’s ability to get paid by aircraft operators on its Register may be hampered by the ban on Russian banks from international money transfer systems, MPs were told to…

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Government launches $200,000 climate change study

March 4, 2022

The Government has launched a $200,000 climate change study aimed at determining the threats to Bermuda from climate change.
Walter Roban, the home affairs minister, told the House of Assembly today: …

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Woman whose son suffered brain trauma in crash to mark Brain Injury Awareness Month

March 4, 2022

The mother of a schoolboy who suffered a severe brain injury in a car crash has highlighted March’s status as Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Helen Cart said she planned to use the international commemo…

Robinson calls on authorities to allow women to play at home

March 4, 2022

Bermuda head coach Naquita Robinson is hopeful her team will get a chance to play an upcoming Concacaf Women’s World Cup qualifier at home next month, in what she described as an opportunity to grow w…

Mark Smith appointed interim coach of BAA in the absence of Andrew Bascome

March 4, 2022

Mark Smith has taken over the reins of promotion-chasing BAA on an interim basis, The Royal Gazette can reveal.
Mike McGrath, the BAA president, confirmed that the former Devonshire Cougars midfielder…

Roger Blades (1963-2022): best remembered for electric Cup Match moment in Somerset

March 4, 2022

The cricket fraternities in Barbados and Bermuda are mourning the death of a third much loved player in short order, with the recent passing of Roger Blades.
The former Police fast-medium pace bowler …

What’s On Where

March 4, 2022

TODAY

Football

Corona League: YGS FC v Robin Hood (7pm); Footy Kings v Inter Bda (9pm). Matches at Goose Gosling Field.

TOMORROW

Athletics

25th Skyport Magic Mile (Flora Duffy …

Under-20 women’s team set to meet Guatemala in Dominican Republic

March 4, 2022

Bermuda’s women’s team is in Dominican Republic for the Concacaf Under-20 Championship which began on February 25 and runs to March 12.
Bermuda, who won Group A of the qualifiers last fall in Curaçao…

Budget Breakfast hears about the need for retail

March 4, 2022

A vibrant retail sector is essential for a healthy Bermuda, a leading retailer and entrepreneur told the annual Budget Breakfast presented by the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce.
Delight Morris, founder a…

New plumbing business opens in Warwick

March 4, 2022

If you are desperately hunting for that hard-to-find part for a toilet or tub, or you need a more efficient way to heat your water, Warwick Plumbing has you covered.
Orrick Smith launched the plumbin…

New dawn at Stamford Bridge on Manchester derby weekend

March 4, 2022

Another Premier League weekend in the books, and yet another manager relieved of his duties. Leeds United have sacked Marcelo Bielsa after nearly four seasons in charge. The Argentine boss has since b…

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Judicial review to be held over land grab commission legality

March 4, 2022

A Commission of Inquiry into allegations of land grabs will undergo a judicial review to see if it acted inside the law, it was revealed yesterday.
Khalid Wasi, also known as Raymond Davis, and Myron …

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Plans for reborn Ariel Sands opposed by neighbour and criticised by Audubon Society

March 4, 2022

Plans to redevelop a resort co-owned by Hollywood superstar Michael Douglas have sparked objections from neighbours.
An objection letter sent on behalf of the Palm Grove Trust, which owns 38 South Roa…

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Covid-19 budget slashed as healthcare system heads for shake-up

March 4, 2022

More than $7 million will be allocated to Covid-19 pandemic response work in the next financial year, the health minister announced yesterday.
Kim Wilson said that the funding would also support the M…

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RG to go up to $2.50

March 4, 2022

Over the past two years we have fought to keep the cover price at the existing $2.00.
Unfortunately, continued increases in the cost of raw materials, shipping and the costs related to business in Be…