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Court House supports Dementia Bermuda with $4,500 donation

December 9, 2024

Court House Squash & Wellness has donated $4,500 to Dementia Bermuda in support of Bermudians living with dementia and their caregivers.
The money was raised at the organisation’s annual members’ …

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Signet Jewelers reports drop in operating income to $9.2m

December 9, 2024

Bermudian-based Signet Jewelers Ltd, the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery, has reported operating income of $9.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025.
Reporting results for th…

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Households urged to donate $25 to Christmas campaign

December 9, 2024

Hundreds are still feeling the economic brunt of Covid-19, the head of a local charity has warned.
Gina Spence-Virgil, founder and chief executive of the Gina Spence Programme, said some of the more t…

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Makerspace unveiled at CedarBridge Academy

December 9, 2024

A space intended for people to collaborate and work on creative projects was last week unveiled at CedarBridge Academy.
The first phase of the makerspaces project, which was borne out of the 2023 Thro…

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Red Cross Jingle Bell 5K

December 9, 2024

Red Cross Jingle Bell 5K (Photographs by Ras Mykkal)

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Young footballers star on social media for academy in Spain

December 9, 2024

Two young Bermudians have appeared in Instagram posts from a leading football academy in Spain to talk about their lifestyle.
Chazz Manning and Michael Burcher, both aged 14, show off some of their sk…

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Man accused of child-related offences

December 9, 2024

A Warwick man has been accused of committing offences against a child more than 30 years ago.
The 61-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared in Magistrates’ Court today, when he…

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Information campaign launched ahead of Pipa legislation

December 9, 2024

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has launched an education drive ahead of the full implementation of privacy legislation in the new year.
The Know Your Rights campaign was designed to help peop…

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Logan Watson-Brown puts injury fears behind her at World Championships

December 9, 2024

Swimmer Logan Watson-Brown is putting her injury nightmare behind her as she prepares to take the plunge for Bermuda in the World Short Course Championships.
Watson-Brown is representing the island al…

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Scaur Hill safety project on course for early completion

December 9, 2024

A safety enhancement project in the West End is expected to be finished a month earlier than scheduled, the Ministry of Public Works said today.
The $1.1 million scheme involved replacing a deteriora…

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Drivers taken to hospital after crash in Hamilton

December 9, 2024

Two people were hurt in a collision in Hamilton this morning, police said.
The Bermuda Police Service posted on Facebook that two cars crashed at the junction of Court Street and Reid Street at about …

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High import costs hurting small businesses

December 9, 2024

After fighting high import costs this year, many local small business are hoping for relief in 2025.
Retailer Reva Minors, of Loquat Roots, has seen mushrooming costs to import herbs and spices for h…

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BMA publishes UK sanctions involving New IRA

December 9, 2024

New sanctions published to the Bermuda Monetary Authority website for the first time have targeted Northern Ireland related terrorism.
The sanctions come under Domestic Counter-Terrorism Regulations, …

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BAS doubles net income to $1m

December 9, 2024

Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd and its subsidiaries have reported net income from continuing operations of $1 million for the six months ended September 30, doubling the $500,000 in net income recorded…

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Department of Corrections said to be short of 100 staff

December 9, 2024

Prison officers have been working under crisis conditions for more than ten years while the Department of Corrections is vastly underfunded, the chairman of the Prison Officers Association has said.
A…

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Bermuda College ramps up cybersecurity after breaches

December 9, 2024

Bermuda College has implemented “advanced cybersecurity measures” through upgrades to its critical software systems.
In its 2023-24 annual report, the college said it expanded its information technolo…

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Church spreads the love at neighbourhood social event

December 9, 2024

Children at a Pembroke neighbourhood enjoyed some holiday cheer yesterday during a free event aimed at bringing the community together.
The Christmas on the Curve social, hosted by the Church of God o…

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Schools jingle all the way to Skyport Carol-Off finals

December 9, 2024

A winner’s concert after the results came in for Skyport’s second annual Great Bermuda Carol-Off has been announced by the airport management firm.
The schools will perform at LF Wade International Ai…

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Hotel plans new look for beachside amenities

December 9, 2024

A Hamilton Parish hotel seeks a revamp for its waterfront with the construction of a new beachside bar and other amenities.
A recent application, submitted by Rosewood Tucker’s Point, proposed tearing…

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Social Club grab valuable three points

December 8, 2024

Young Men’s Social Club 1 Devonshire Cougars 0

Social Club captain Ryan Parris scored the lone goal in the second half to lead Young Men’s Social Club to an important victory over fellow struggle…

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More than 500 runners take part in Red Cross Jingle Bell 5K

December 8, 2024

More than 500 runners and walkers took to the streets on Sunday to take part in the Red Cross Jingle Bell 5K.
With all funds raised heading the way of the Bermuda Red Cross, which does hugely valuable…

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Stylish Dandy Town beat champions PHC

December 8, 2024

Dandy Town 3 PHC 0

Dandy Town thrust themselves into contention for the Premier Division title with a convincing win over champions PHC at Goose Gosling Field on Sunday.
Three unanswered goals f…

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Kristian Muldoon and Eilidh Franklin prevail in squash championships

December 8, 2024

Kristian Muldoon and Eilidh Franklin were crowned champions as the Bermuda Squash Championships concluded in Devonshire.
Muldoon fought from a game down to overcome D’Vario Thompson 3-1 in a gruelling…

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AM Best affirms ratings of Hannover Re and subsidiaries

December 8, 2024

AM Best has affirmed the credit ratings of Germany-based Hannover Re and its main subsidiaries, including island-headquartered Hannover Re (Bermuda) Ltd and Hannover Life Reassurance Company of Americ…

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Bermuda beach volleyball team finish 16th in Costa Rica

December 8, 2024

Kyle Hamilton and Sean Tucker finished sixteenth at the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation Beach Tour in Costa Rica today.
The Bermuda team lost out in three sets to Justin …

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James Flude appointed CEO of Lancashire Insurance US

December 8, 2024

Lancashire Holdings Ltd has made a raft of senior leadership changes, including James Flude’s appointment as chief executive of Lancashire Insurance US and Huw Jones’s appointment to the new role of c…

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Bermuda’s lawyers and firms recognised in fintech guide

December 8, 2024

Bermuda’s legal fraternity has been recognised in the Chambers and Partners Fintech 2025 Guide.
A leading directory for the legal industry, Chambers ranks law firms and their lawyers across 200 jurisd…

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Boat parade lights up Hamilton Harbour with an aerial twist

December 8, 2024

A blustery evening blossomed into a sea of colour last night in Hamilton Harbour.
The Christmas Boat Parade returned with its usual creative flair — continuing a tradition dating back to 1998.
Dancers…

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Bermuda make light work of Panama

December 8, 2024

St Albans Club, Corimayo, Buenos Aires (Panama won toss): Bermuda beat Panama by nine wickets

Bermuda won another one-sided contest at the ICC T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Americas Qualifier when t…

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AM Best affirms ratings of Harrington Re companies

December 8, 2024

AM Best has affirmed the credit ratings of Harrington Re Ltd and Harrington Reinsurance Holdings Ltd, both of which are domiciled in Bermuda.
The ratings agency affirmed the financial strength rating …

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Live blog: Bermuda v Panama

December 8, 2024

Bermuda take on Panama in the ICC T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Qualifier on Sunday as they look to follow up an easy win against Surinam yesterday.
We’ll have all the action from the very first ball wit…

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Teenager suffers head injuries in crash

December 8, 2024

A teenager is in hospital with head injuries following a crash in Smith’s last night.
According to police, the collision between two motorcycles occurred shortly after 10pm at the junction of Verdmont…

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City Christmas Boat Parade

December 7, 2024

City Christmas Boat Parade (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Wolves beat Lions to move off bottom of Premier Division

December 7, 2024

Paget 1 Wolves 2

Wolves stepped into the Lions’ den at Southampton Oval on Saturday and came away with all three points.
Second-half strikes from Torque Outerbridge and Samario Valasse-Paul helpe…

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Nina Gotfredsen leads Bermuda sailors at World Championships

December 7, 2024

Bermuda’s Optimist sailors have completed their first day at the World Championships in Argentina.
The five-strong squad are competing in a field of 224 teenage sailors, with the huge regatta split i…

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North Village return to winning ways

December 7, 2024

North Village 3 Devonshire Colts 0

North Village made a resounding comeback after last week’s disappointing loss to beat Devonshire Colts 3-0 at Wellington Oval on Saturday.
London Steede’s first…

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Bermuda flex muscles against lightweight Surinam

December 7, 2024

Hurlingham Club, Buenos Aires (Bermuda won toss): Bermuda (2pts) beat Surinam (0) by 92 runs

Any of the residual anxiety from 24 hours earlier when Bermuda were unable to get on to the park again…

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Live Blog: Bermuda v Surinam

December 7, 2024

Bermuda belatedly get their ICC T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Tournament under way with a match against Surinam at the Hurlingham Club in Buenos Aries, Argentina.
Terry Fray has won the toss an…

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Thousands gather in St George for Christmas Walkabout

December 7, 2024

The Olde Towne was flooded with holiday joy on Friday as thousands of people flocked to the East End for the Bermuda National Trust’s annual Christmas Walkabout.
Families and friend groups poured thro…

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Bermuda turn attention to Surinam

December 7, 2024

Bermuda captain Terryn Fray believes his side can still win the ICC T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier in Argentina despite their opening fixture against the host nation being abandoned due to a wet…

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Lessons learnt from estate planning

December 7, 2024

I don’t really like to talk or even think about anything related to death. But after many years and accumulating numerous — albeit small — assets that are scattered across different countries, that dr…

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MPs back action plan on combating violent crime

December 7, 2024

MPs have pledged to work in concert to bring down violent crime in Bermuda — and urged the entire island to do the same.
The call came during a lengthy debate in the House of Assembly yesterday over t…

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Bermudian screenwriter brings debut film to the screen

December 7, 2024

A love story penned by a Bermudian screenwriter is warming hearts this Christmas with a touch of island flair.
Helen Zoellner said she was excited about her first film, A Toast to Love
, which is a…

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New apartments proposed for Collectors Hill area

December 7, 2024

A developer hopes to erect a five-storey residential and commercial building on a vacant lot on South Road in Smith’s.
A planning application submitted recently by Gilbert Lopes said that the proposed…

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Help needed to continue Court Street Boxing Day tradition

December 7, 2024

An annual Boxing Day meal is expected to return for the sixteenth year, but the organiser said more support is needed to make the event a reality.
Regina Peniston highlighted that while her heart is s…

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Rabain lists challenges, changes at Bermuda College

December 7, 2024

Bermuda College faces the challenge of lower enrolment in the face of a decreasing youth population, the Minister of Education said yesterday.
Diallo Rabain told MPs that the institution saw it as an …

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‘No better feeling than coming back from a year of no football’

December 7, 2024

Chae Brangman has defied considerable odds, overcoming a potential career-ending injury to make a return to action for Devonshire Cougars.
The striker ruptured his Achilles tendon during Cougar’s 4-0 …

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Bermuda National Trust Christmas Walkabout 2024

December 6, 2024

Bermuda National Trust Christmas Walkabout 2024 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Bermudians Peter Silvester and Adrian Trott to face off in final

December 6, 2024

Bermudians Adrian Trott and Peter Silvester will compete against each other in the NCAA Division III football Championship match on Saturday.
Goalkeeper Silvester will don the gloves for Connecticut …

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Bermuda’s rising squash stars compete at Canadian Junior Open

December 6, 2024

Bermuda’s budding squash talent are showcasing their skills in Ontario at the Canadian Junior Open.
Representing the island are under-11 player Ben Sherratt, under-13 duo Mason Smith and James Bigley,…

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