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Construction on a footbridge extending the Railway Trail over Flatts Inlet has been confirmed to be paused indefinitely after years remaining stagnant.
The footbridge, spearheaded by the Friends of th…

Oliver Betschart ‘frustrated’ after Johnnie Walker rule change

September 16, 2025

One of Bermuda’s top amateur golfers has been denied entry into the Johnnie Walker Classic at Ocean View Golf Course this weekend.
Oliver Betschart’s hopes of competing at the tournament this year hav…

Dudley Eve Trophy semi-final spots up for grabs

September 16, 2025

PHC Zebras head coach Cecoy Robinson is confident his team can win their crucial final Dudley Eve group B match against Young Men’s Social Club at Devonshire Recreation Club tonight (9pm).
PHC trail g…

Hooked on Bermuda in Nottingham

September 16, 2025

People in the British East Midlands no longer have to catch a flight to taste an authentic Bermudian fish sandwich.
Islander Dale Benjamin is opening Hooked Café and Grill, a Bermuda-themed eatery in…

Retirees urged to take charge as government support wanes

September 16, 2025

Employees can no longer rely on the Government to secure their retirement, industry leaders warned at the CFA Society Bermuda’s Pension Breakfast Seminar yesterday.
The event at the Hamilton Princess …

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Police look to hit criminals in the pocket

September 16, 2025

Removing profits from criminal activity is an area that could be further explored in cross-agency efforts to tackle gun violence, the Commissioner of Police said.
Darrin Simons noted that there was a …

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Short day in Parliament after King contracts Covid-19

September 16, 2025

Robert King, the Leader of the Opposition, tested positive on Friday for Covid-19 and had to leave the House of Assembly early after legislators resumed business following their summer break.
Mr King,…

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Southlands applications get mixed response

September 16, 2025

A pair of planning applications for projects within a Warwick park are set to go before the Development Applications Board — but only one is recommended for approval.
According to planning documents, …

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Overflowing canine waste bins ‘a disgrace’, walker fumes

September 16, 2025

A dog walker has decried the “disgusting” sight and “horrific smell” in the Botanical Gardens after dog waste bins were left overflowing.
Kim Webb, who walks at the Paget beauty spot most mornings, t…

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Great excitement for latest lawyer Called to the Bar

September 16, 2025

A bright future is expected for the latest lawyer to join the Bermuda Bar, who was welcomed to the fraternity at a ceremony held in the Supreme Court on Friday.
Mya Gibbons started her pupillage at Ap…

Bermuda ‘vital piece of the puzzle’ as US retirement needs grow

September 15, 2025

In the United States, 11,000 people turn 65 every single day. That demographic shift will have far-reaching effects on the insurance and reinsurance industries, and is already presenting opportunities…

Mereo chooses Phinsys for software solution

September 15, 2025

Mereo Insurance Ltd, the A-rated Bermudian-based (insurance and) reinsurance carrier, has chosen the London-based Phinsys as part of its scalable finance infrastructure strategy.
Phinsys delivers inno…

Life reinsurers pass stress tests with flying colours

September 15, 2025

The majority of companies in the Bermuda long-term reinsurance sector maintain capital levels well above regulatory requirements, examinations by the Bermuda Monetary Authority have determined.
The BM…

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Health officials set record straight over disease cases

September 15, 2025

The Ministry of Health has shut down claims of a public health alert for norovirus and other illnesses after confirming scattered infections.
A ministry spokeswoman said the Epidemiology and Surveilla…

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Bermuda Technical Institute alumni invited to anniversary

September 15, 2025

The alumni of a now shuttered college will celebrate the 69th anniversary of its opening this Wednesday.
Former students of the Bermuda Technical Institute have been invited to celebrate with the Berm…

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Odours possible after waste transported to Marsh Folly

September 15, 2025

Septic waste may cause unpleasant smells near the Marsh Folly composting facility in Pembroke, but poses no hazard to health.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment began its biannual septage di…

Bank shares dip

September 15, 2025

The RG/BSX Index remained unchanged from last week at 2,757.33, with no trading activity on the domestic board of the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Butterfield Bank fell 8 cents (0.18 per cent) to $45.18 on…

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Reception to honour Albert College alumnus

September 15, 2025

The outgoing Butterfield Bank group chief financial officer is to be honoured by his alma mater next month.
A statement from Albert College in Canada said Craig Bridgewater will be recognised during t…

Adriana Penruddocke on rise in sailing world rankings

September 15, 2025

Adriana Penruddocke is experiencing a great sense of achievement after making a considerable surge in the ILCA 6 world rankings this year.
Penruddocke, who represented Bermuda at the Olympic Games in …

Professionals and firms shortlisted for awards

September 15, 2025

Bermuda’s wealth management sector has once again been recognised on the global stage, with three individuals and nine companies shortlisted in the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards 202…

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Board directors sought for non-profits across Bermuda

September 15, 2025

The Non-profit Alliance of Bermuda has launched a recruitment drive to find board directors for third-sector organisations across the island.
Its effort was designed to connect skilled individuals wi…

The Fidelis Partnership strengthens Bermuda office

September 15, 2025

Senior promotions have been made by The Fidelis Partnership to support the continued growth and success of its Bermuda treaty team, the company has announced.
Paget Hengesbaugh will become head of int…

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Stolen items found in Hamilton Parish

September 15, 2025

More than $70,000-worth of stolen items were recovered from a Hamilton Parish residence, the Bermuda Police Service said today.
A spokesman for the BPS said officers found items including furniture, b…

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Transformer fire causes overnight outage in Pembroke

September 15, 2025

A fire that involved a ground-mounted transformer resulted in more than 180 customers losing power last week, some for as long as 13 hours.

The Royal Gazette was informed of the outage by a reade…

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Ann Webb (1945-2025): PLP loyalist of Devonshire

September 15, 2025

A grassroots campaigner for the Progressive Labour Party has been hailed as one of the party’s architects in Devonshire.
Ann Webb helped cement the party’s presence in the parish in a group of “close-…

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Ecologically minded students win scholarships

September 15, 2025

The Bermuda Zoological Society has presented scholarships to three students as part of its efforts to inspire the next generation of scientists and environmentalists.
Loryn Ming and Ruth Mello-Cann we…

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Simons: community can help stop teenagers turning to crime

September 15, 2025

Residents across the island can play a part in the healthy development of young people so that the schoolchildren of today do not become the shooters of tomorrow, the Commissioner of Police has said.
…

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Bermudian student recounts university safety lockdown

September 15, 2025

A Bermudian student studying in the United States recounted her college’s lockdown amid a week of on-campus violence in the country.
Shia Bean, 17, was forced to stay in her dormitory for 3½ hours at …

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Vision Bermuda shares ambitious expansion plans

September 15, 2025

The creation of a work readiness programme for people who are visually impaired is among key plans pursued by the head of a charity.
Erica Ingemann, who officially assumed the role of executive direct…

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Ferry service petition receives close to 650 signatures

September 15, 2025

A member of a committee representing Hinson’s Island residents said the lack of a consistent ferry service is leaving people stranded.
Neil Henderson spoke on the importance of the Pink Route to the c…

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Premier encourages changes to death inquest legislation

September 15, 2025

David Burt has welcomed work to advance changes to allow for more inquests into suspicious deaths.
The Premier told the House of Assembly on Friday that he will talk to Kim Wilkerson, the Attorney-Gen…

Trillion-dollar tab for Bermuda insurance market

September 15, 2025

Bermuda’s commercial insurers and reinsurers incurred $1.1 trillion in gross claims costs to policyholders and cedants globally during the nine-year period from 2016 to 2024, according to Bermuda Mone…

More capital projects on tap to meet water demand

September 15, 2025

Bermuda’s economic outlook remains cautiously optimistic, with increased capital investment and economic activity, but that is tempered by global challenges such as inflation and rising tariffs.
Watli…

US property and casualty insurers post strong gains

September 15, 2025

The American property and casualty insurance industry reported a sharp rise in underwriting income in the first half of 2025, even as catastrophe losses mounted, according to a new report from AM Best…

Torque Outerbridge leaves it late as Village edge tight game

September 15, 2025

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Needing a win to stay in with a chance of making progress in the Dudley Eve Trophy, North Village came from behind to beat Boulevard Blazers 2-1 in an entertai…

Dandy Town beat Paget to assume control of group

September 14, 2025

Dandy Town 2 Paget Lions 1

Dandy Town survived a flurry of late pressure to virtually secure their place in the Dudley Eve Trophy semi-finals with victory over Paget Lions at Devonshire Recreatio…

Nahki Wells scores first goal for Luton Town

September 14, 2025

Nahki Wells officially opened his account at new club Luton Town in their 3-2 loss at home to ten-men Plymouth Argyle in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.
The Bermuda captain came off the bench at the s…

Matt Boys and Sofia Leclerc claim top honours

September 14, 2025

Matt Boys and Sofia Leclerc began the second half of Bermuda Bicyle Association’s road season on a high note after clinching top honours in the VT Construction Criterium at Bermuda Motorsports Park in…

Swimmers out in force at Open Water Championship

September 14, 2025

Craig Munden produced a dominant display to become Bermuda’s newest national champion at Clearwater Beach on Sunday.
Munden won the 5km race at the Open Water Bermuda National Championships, just as …

Caitlyn Bobb impresses in first track World Championships

September 14, 2025

Bermuda athletics coach DeVon Bean has commended Caitlyn Bobb, the island’s sole competitor at the World Athletics Championships, for running an incredible 51.72sec in the women’s 400 metres heats in …

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Harbour Road lane closure extended for structural work

September 14, 2025

A lane closure on Harbour Road is to continue from next week until further notice, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment has advised.
The closure is between Chapel Lane and Lover’s Lane in Page…

‘Wrong Hole’ find right holes to prevail in thriller

September 14, 2025

Wrong Hole came out on top of a closely fought Bermuda Golf Association Team Challenge at Port Royal Golf Course on Saturday.
The victorious team, comprised of Padraig Mulry, Nathan Clarke, Calum …

Rose-Anna Hoey romps to milestone victory

September 14, 2025

Rose-Anna Hoey has achieved another significant milestone during her recovery from breast cancer.
One of the island’s top runners battled through sweltering conditions to capture women’s honours in th…

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Worker who carried senior receives public service award

September 14, 2025

A Government worker’s act of kindness that went viral over social media won him the Public Service Excellency Award for August.
Qshai Darrell, a worker with the Department of Works and Engineering, ca…

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Minister meets Bermudians at African summit

September 14, 2025

Bermuda’s ties to other Afro-Caribbean countries were reinforced during a global summit, the House of Assembly heard on Friday.
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, said that she reconnect…

Cat rates expected to soften barring major event

September 14, 2025

Property catastrophe reinsurance pricing may see a double-digit decline over the January renewals.

Artemis is reporting that analysts from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said the expected range for p…

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Mental health reminder for students returning to school

September 14, 2025

The Minister of Health has reminded families to check in on the mental health of their children as they return to school.
Kim Wilson said that while the Government has support available for students …

Watlington profit climbs as new reservoir comes online

September 14, 2025

Watlington Waterworks Ltd has reported double-digit profit growth for the first half of 2025, as the utility completed a major new, 3-million-gallon reservoir and treatment facility in Southampton.
Fo…

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Aircraft registry rebuilds after global sanctions

September 13, 2025

Annual reports laid in the House of Assembly show how the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority weathered the storm in the face of potentially crippling revenue losses as a result of international sanction…

Does laddering term deposits work?

September 13, 2025

After a long week at work, a rather heated topic was discussed in the “House of Seely”. Nothing more stimulating on a Friday night after a couple of glasses of wine than talking about laddered term de…