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Allshores posts $76m in first half profit

September 30, 2025

Allshores Ltd, the combined operations of the former Argus Group and BF&M, has reported a staggering increase in first half-year profit.
A filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange showed strongly po…

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Friswell’s Hill search for Ja’Dore Wilson proves unsuccessful

September 30, 2025

Newest efforts to locate missing teenager Ja’Dore Wilson have proved unsuccessful, police have admitted.
Officers this morning canvassed the Friswell’s Hill area of Pembroke, as well as other areas th…

Sports minister offers to assist clubs involved in fight

September 30, 2025

Sports minister Owen Darrell has spoken about the brawl that marred the opening game of the Premier Division season between North Village and Devonshire Colts on Friday night.
After that game, players…

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Noon: dangerous storm surge and flash floods forecast

September 30, 2025

A hurricane watch was in effect today for Hurricane Imelda, which was forecast to make its closest point of approach to the island at 9pm tomorrow, the latest update said.
The Bermuda Weather Service …

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Standing-room only for gun and gang violence town hall

September 30, 2025

Hundreds turned out for a town hall meeting on gang and gun violence in Hamilton last night that swiftly became standing-room only.
Attendees heard a frank assessment of the increasingly refined metho…

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‘Serious week of weather’ as Imelda follows Humberto

September 30, 2025

Tropical Storm Imelda is expected to pass almost 29 miles — or directly over — the island as a Category 2 hurricane tomorrow, the latest forecast from the Bermuda Weather Service showed.
The Emergency…

One Communications outlines mandated offer

September 30, 2025

One Communications has laid out updated internet and mobile plans after a regulatory requirement to put in place improved entry level offers by tomorrow.
As laid out by a Regulatory Authority of Bermu…

Study puts jury verdicts on trial amid sky-high legal payouts

September 30, 2025

The costs of liability claims in the United States are escalating in a self-reinforcing spiral, increasingly spurred by the abuse of the legal system instead of traditional economic factors, according…

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Man dies in Sandys collision

September 30, 2025

A man died tonight after a two-vehicle collision in Sandys, police said.
Officers from the Bermuda Police Service responded to a serious crash that involved a car and a motorcycle on Malabar Road, in …

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Lane closed in Smith’s for trenching

September 29, 2025

A section of Middle Road in Smith’s will be limited to one lane of traffic starting on Saturday, the Ministry of Public Works announced.
A spokesman said the closure will be in effect near Store Hill …

Athene in reinsurance transaction with Sony Life

September 29, 2025

Athene, the retirement services company and subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, has announced that it intends to enter a block reinsurance transaction with Sony Life Insurance Co Ltd, a top-rated …

Marlon Williams joins AHJ Miller

September 29, 2025

The reinsurance division of Miller, the independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, has appointed Marlon Williams as a senior broker in its Bermuda office.
The division, AHJ Miller, noted…

SiriusPoint sells ArmadaCare for $250m

September 29, 2025

The global speciality insurer and reinsurer, SiriusPoint Ltd, has agreed to sell its wholly-owned supplemental health insurance programme manager, ArmadaCare, to Ambac Financial Group Inc for $250 mil…

Bermuda to host T20 World Cup regional qualifier

September 29, 2025

Bermuda will begin their quest to qualify for the 2028 ICC T20 World Cup on home turf next summer.
The Bermuda Cricket Board announced on Monday that the island has been granted hosting rights for the…

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Storms postpone Age Concern annual meeting

September 29, 2025

Age Concern has postponed its Annual General Meeting owing to the upcoming Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda.
A statement from the charity said the meeting, originally scheduled to take pla…

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Prison service to be bolstered with new hires

September 29, 2025

The island’s prison service will be boosted by an additional 18 corrections officers next month, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice told the Senate today.
Kim Wilkerson said the move is part…

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Universities in Atlantic Canada offer student fair

September 29, 2025

Bermudians headed to university and contemplating higher learning in Canada will get a chance to meet visitors representing at least five establishments from the Atlantic Provinces.
Students, parents …

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Celebrating Recovery Month at Focus Counselling

September 29, 2025

The “ongoing journey” out of addiction was marked by Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, with a tour of Focus Counselling Services, marking September as Recovery Month.
Mr Weeks and visi…

AM Best downgrades Nissan Global Re ratings

September 29, 2025

AM Best has downgraded the credit ratings of Nissan Global Reinsurance Ltd, the Bermudian captive of Nissan Motor Co Ltd, the Japanese automaker.
The agency lowered NGRe’s Financial Strength Rating to…

Local Qualifier for PGA Tour event postponed

September 29, 2025

The potential impact of Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda has led to the postponement of the Local Qualifier for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
Originally scheduled to take place at Port Royal Gol…

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PLP Women’s Caucus hosts breast awareness event

September 29, 2025

Cancer survivors including sitting and former government ministers will talk about their experiences of survival and recovery at a special event being hosted by the Progressive Labour Party Women’s Ca…

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Police warn against scam callers

September 29, 2025

The Bermuda Police Service has warned the public of renewed efforts by scam callers attempting to access their bank accounts.
A spokesman said scammers pose as representatives from local banks and mak…

Alec Cutler wins Corinthian World Championships

September 29, 2025

Hard work paid off for Alec Cutler, who has won the J/70 Corinthian World Championships for the first time in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club helmsman and fellow crew Brad Rod…

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Free eye screening on World Sight Day

September 29, 2025

An eye care practice in Hamilton will offer free eye screening on World Sight Day next month.
Insight Comprehensive Eye Care said screenings will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, by ap…

Nathan Trott produces another flawless display

September 29, 2025

Goalkeeper Nathan Trott has been ranked by website Football League World as the top goalkeeper in League One.
The Bermudian has been outstanding between the posts for promotion contenders Cardiff City…

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Noon update: Humberto and Imelda to reach closest points on same day

September 29, 2025

Tropical Storm Imelda is expected to pass within 30 miles — or directly over — the island as a Category 2 hurricane on Wednesday, the latest forecast from the Bermuda Weather Service showed.
At midday…

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Smith calls for transparency over ‘lack of certified teachers’

September 29, 2025

Ben Smith has called on the Government to provide a “real” update about education reform, claiming insufficient certified teaching staff were on hand to fill classrooms in the public system.
The Shad…

Volleyball team win silver at Final Four tournament

September 29, 2025

Bermuda’s senior women’s volleyball team came agonisingly close to securing a spot at the 2026 Pan-American Cup on Sunday night.
The young team had to settle for the silver medal at the Eastern Caribb…

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Nursing course achieves global accreditation

September 29, 2025

Bermuda College’s nursing programme has gained accreditation from a globally recognised body.
Initial accreditation was received from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing in the Unit…

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Firm backs family’s call for road safety study

September 29, 2025

A grieving family’s call for a safety review of a road where at least four motorcyclists have been killed has been backed by a local business.
Josh Frias, 16, died after his motorcycle crashed with a …

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Island faces double potential threat as Humberto nears

September 29, 2025

The third hurricane of the Atlantic season, Hurricane Humberto, built rapidly into a major storm at the weekend, attaining Category 5 status as it accelerated into a northwesterly turn from the Caribb…

Silence from BFA as Village and Colts apologise for brawl

September 29, 2025

North Village and Devonshire Colts have apologised for the brawl that broke out at the end of the opening Premier Division game of the season on Friday night.
After Devonshire Colts had beaten Village…

Dandy Town hold on after late Social Club pressure

September 28, 2025

Young Men’s Social Club 1 Dandy Town 2

David Jones Jr scored both goals to hand Dandy Town the perfect start to their Premier League campaign in an entertaining victory over a gritty and determin…

X-Roads beat Paget with last kick of game

September 28, 2025

Paget 1 X-Roads 2

Striker Donavan Thompson scored with the last kick of the game to snatch victory for X-Roads in a tense Premier Division clash at Southampton Oval on Sunday.
The winning goal ca…

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Regiment anniversary salute to ‘thousands who served’

September 28, 2025

Six decades of dedicated service from the Royal Bermuda Regiment were marked with pride during the Friday sitting of the House of Assembly.
Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, traced its…

Enrique Russell strike gets PHC off to winning start

September 28, 2025

PHC Zebras 1 St George’s Colts 0

St George’s Colts were left to rue squandered chances after Enrique Russell’s second-half winner earned PHC Zebras a victory they probably did not deserve at PHC …

Tobiah Goodchild seals first under-18 tennis title

September 28, 2025

Tobiah Goodchild fought from a set down to claim his maiden under-18 boys title after overcoming Tristan Pettit in a titanic three-hour final at the Back to School tennis tournament, which concluded a…

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Burt to represent Bermuda in three European countries

September 28, 2025

David Burt aims to advance Bermudian relations and interests in Europe in the week ahead.
A spokeswoman said the Premier and Minister of Finance will meet with regulators and government officials in I…

New parents on podium at national championships

September 28, 2025

Matt Boys and Gabby Arnold clinched the top positions at the Bermuda Bicycle Association National Criterium Championships on Sunday.
Boys, who became a new father three months ago, completed 33 laps i…

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Island practitioners train in new child growth standards

September 28, 2025

Training sessions on health guidelines for children’s growth have been held in Bermuda in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency.
The adoption of World Health Organisation child growth …

Swimmers remember coach at Barry Hanson Memorial meet

September 28, 2025

A former Bermuda swimming coach was honoured at the Barry Hanson Memorial Meet on Saturday morning.
The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association took the time to remember Hanson, a longtime coach, who was…

Sun Life appoints Sujoy Ghosh to lead high net worth business

September 28, 2025

Sun Life Financial Inc has named Sujoy Ghosh as chief executive of its global high net worth business, which includes operations in Bermuda, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Mr Ghosh, who takes up the role on…

Everest Re expands into India

September 28, 2025

Everest Re, the Bermudian-based reinsurance division of Everest Group Ltd, has expanded its Asia-Pacific footprint with the launch of a new office in India’s Gujarat International Finance Tec-City. Th…

Young running talent shines at Arboretum

September 28, 2025

Some of Bermuda’s brightest young running talent swapped the track for the grass on Saturday.
The Bermuda National Athletics Association held its first cross county meeting of the season at the Arbore…

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Housekeeping legislation clears speed detection devices

September 28, 2025

MPs have approved legislation that allows speed devices to be used as evidence in court.
The Road Traffic Amendment and Validation Bill 2025 was read a second time and passed without objection in the…

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Employment and training courses show positive results

September 28, 2025

More than 150 young people were gainfully employed through summer employment and internship programmes, the Minister of Labour and Economy said on Friday.
Jason Hayward said that more than 160 young a…

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September 28, 2025

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Bill to create benefit entities approved by Parliament

September 27, 2025

The House of Assembly approved two pieces of legislation yesterday aimed at supporting companies and trusts who wish to invest in the public interest.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour…

North Village and Devonshire Colts apologise for brawl

September 27, 2025

North Village and Devonshire Colts have apologised for the brawl that broke out at the end of the opening Premier Division game of the season on Friday night.
After Devonshire Colts had beaten Village…

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Duty relief granted for Elbow Beach redevelopment

September 27, 2025

Legislation to assist the renovation and reopening of the Elbow Beach Hotel property passed with broad support in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Cul…