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The consultation deadline for feedback on how to preserve and improve Southlands Park has been extended to August 19, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced.
Members of the public were…

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Pembroke lane closure extended

August 13, 2025

A single-lane closure on Palmetto Road in Pembroke will be extended to facilitate repair works to the Glebe Road bridge.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment said the revised closure period wi…

Meanwhile appoints Michael Grob

August 13, 2025

Michael Grob has been named head of international distribution at Meanwhile, the world’s first bitcoin-denominated life insurance company.
Mr Grob brings more than two decades of experience in life in…

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Two men dead in daylight Court Street shooting

August 13, 2025

Two men were killed and a third was being treated in hospital after a daylight shooting on Court Street yesterday afternoon.
The Bermuda Police Service appealed for calm as they issued a description o…

Canada expose gap as Bermuda are pushed to brink

August 13, 2025

Param Veers Sports Complex, Ground 2 (Canada won toss): Canada beat Bermuda by eight wickets

Bermuda were bowled out for 60 runs to suffer a crushing defeat by Canada yesterday at the ICC Under-1…

Transamerica Life Bermuda casts wider net

August 13, 2025

Transamerica Life (Bermuda) Ltd has launched Opus One Indexed Universal Life to professional investors in Hong Kong and reinforced its drive to serve high-net-worth clients.
The company specialises in…

Alirt raises concern about Bermuda’s life business

August 13, 2025

Market researchers have put Bermuda at the centre of “a secular change in domestic life insurer strategies around capital management and product growth”.
Alirt Insurance Research raises concern that t…

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Traffic returns to King Street after roadworks

August 13, 2025

King Street was this week fully reopened to traffic after more than two months of improvement works.
A City of Hamilton spokeswoman said that all of the major works have now been completed at the site…

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Fisherman fined for catching black groupers

August 13, 2025

A fisherman was fined $3,500 in Magistrates’ Court for having more than one black grouper on his boat.
Tehon Fox, 28, admitted the offence, which he initially denied, when he appeared in court last Fr…

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Politics student receives OutBermuda scholarship

August 13, 2025

A Bermudian studying politics has been boosted by a $10,000 bursary from an LGBTQ+ support charity.
OutBermuda has awarded its scholarship this year to Jasiah Durham.
The organisation launched the aw…

Bronze medals elude battling archers

August 12, 2025

Bermuda’s archers twice missed out on bronze medals at the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay.
Robin Selley and Jaydon Roberts fell 6-2 to Cuba in the recurve mixed team, and hours later….

SiriusPoint to stem wildfire capacity shortage

August 12, 2025

Global specialty insurer and reinsurer, SiriusPoint Ltd has engaged in a new strategic partnership with Arden Insurance Services LLC, a US commercial property managing general underwriter.
SiriusPoint…

Fintech industry launches stablecoin association

August 12, 2025

The Apex Group and Penrose Partners have facilitated the formation and first formal meeting of the Bermuda Stablecoin Association.
The founding partners included leading global digital asset firms ope…

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One dead, two hurt in Court Street shooting

August 12, 2025

A man was killed in a daylight shooting on Court Street this afternoon, police have confirmed.
He was one of three people shot, Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smith revealed at the scene.
As th…

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Traffic delays expected from Flatts Village to Swizzle Inn

August 12, 2025

Motorists were advised to avoid travelling along North Shore Road between Flatts Village and the Swizzle Inn, except for local access, while milling and paving works take place.
A spokesman for the Mi…

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Police identify man whose body was found in Pembroke

August 12, 2025

A man whose body was found in Pembroke over the weekend has been identified as Jason Liburd.
The 54-year-old was discovered outside a home on Fentons Drive at about 1.50pm on Sunday.
Mr Liburd was pro…

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Devonshire Parish Council names scholarship winners

August 12, 2025

The Devonshire Parish Council has unveiled the five recipients of scholarships intended to help outstanding young residents pursue higher education.
A spokeswoman said that Micah Hollis, Kaylee Almeid…

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KEMH traffic restriction for medical equipment removal

August 12, 2025

A route at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital will be disrupted for one morning this week, the Bermuda Hospitals Board advised.
The BHB said that the road on the hospital’s campus that connects Ber…

Bermuda soundly beaten by Canada

August 12, 2025

Param Veers Sports Complex, Ground 2 (Canada won toss): Canada beat Bermuda by eight wickets

Bermuda were bowled out for 60 runs to suffer a heavy loss to Canada at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World…

AIG awards $35,000 in scholarships

August 12, 2025

The American International Group has announced the recipients of a total of $35,000 in scholarships.
The funds are for youngsters who excel academically, and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills …

Appleby interns take on moot court project

August 12, 2025

Appleby’s Bermuda office has concluded its second annual summer internship mock trial.
Interns Kyla Lowe, Owen Neal and Seon Tatem served as the plaintiffs while Ashley Attride-Stirling, Thomas Evans…

Krista Dyer misses out on bronze at World Games

August 12, 2025

Krista Dyer finished fourth when the 2025 World Games came to an end in Chengdu, China, today.
The Sanda kickboxer lost 2-0 to Egypt’s Menaalla Aly in the women’s 70kg division. Garon Wilkinson, the h…

Jack Harvey third fastest for 100m backstroke

August 12, 2025

Jack Harvey is in contention for a medal tonight after he qualified as the third fastest in the men’s 100 metres backstroke at the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay.
Harvey, swimming in …

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‘Excellent’ students receive academic boost

August 12, 2025

Four “excellent” residents of Hamilton Parish have received a financial boost to further their education.
Malaysia Roberts, Justin Bascome-Dickinson, Tcherari Kamarahe and Zyare Outerbridge were provi…

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Young entrepreneurs take centre stage at expo

August 12, 2025

Young entrepreneurs were offered a chance to showcase their businesses at an event to mark International Youth Day.
The Youth Entrepreneur Expo at Pier 6, organised by the Office of Youth Affairs, was…

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Police investigate shooting and two unrelated deaths

August 12, 2025

The death of a man whose lifeless body was discovered outside a residence on Fentons Drive in Pembroke is being treated as suspicious, police confirmed.
Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smith sai…

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Designs emerge to breathe new life into Southlands

August 12, 2025

The Government hopes to convert a derelict home within Southlands into a new office for the Mirrors Programme — and has separately proposed introducing a residential apartment.
A recent planning appli…

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King speaks on his qualification to lead OBA

August 12, 2025

A political newcomer who has entered the ring to become leader of the One Bermuda Alliance said that he had the vision and people skills to shepherd the party.
Robert King, the Shadow Minister of Nati…

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Student volunteers hone conservation skills

August 12, 2025

Three young Bermudians who gave many hours at the Bermuda Zoological Society said they gained valuable experience in conservation through the society’s volunteer programme.
The programme, which has be…

Imani Phillips revels in English Open Pickleball success

August 11, 2025

Imani Phillips has summed up her silver medal-winning exploits at the English Open Pickleball tournament as a truly “amazing experience”.
Playing for the first time at the event, Bermuda’s top pickleb…

Krista Dyer in striking distance of bronze medal at World Games

August 11, 2025

Krista Dyer is one victory away from standing proudly on the podium at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China.
The Sanda kickboxer is poised to trade blows with Egypt’s Menaalla Aly in the women’s 70k…

Heartbreak for Jack Harvey in Paraguay

August 11, 2025

Jack Harvey narrowly missed out on securing Bermuda’s first medal at the Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay tonight.
Competing in lane six, the Olympic swimmer finished fourth in the men’s 200 metr…

Devonshire wreck Rangers’ quest for perfect season

August 11, 2025

Southampton Rangers were crowned First Division 50 Overs champions despite suffering their first loss of the season away to Devonshire Rec on Sunday in the final round of the competition.
The visiting…

Nikka Galang joins Abacus

August 11, 2025

Boutique accountancy firm, Abacus has hired Nikka Galang as a financial solutions consultant.
In this role, Ms Galang will be responsible for delivering full-cycle accounting services to Abacus’ clien…

Leadership changes at Lancashire

August 11, 2025

Lancashire Holdings has announced a number of senior management shifts at Lancashire Holdings and Lancashire Insurance.
Retiring Lancashire Syndicates chief executive officer John Spence will be succe…

SRS promotes Andrew Hupman

August 11, 2025

Strategic Risk Solutions has promoted Andrew Hupman as its new head of office for SRS Bermuda, reports Artemis.bm.
Mr Hupman, who has been with the Bermuda office since 2008 will continue to service h…

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Charlie’s Angels actor on ‘whirlwind’ trip to Bermuda

August 11, 2025

An actress who played a lead role in the 1970s American television series Charlie’s Angels soaked in the sights when she visited Bermuda, a post on social media showed.
Jaclyn Smith, 79, who played cr…

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Open Airways welcomes new addition to its team

August 11, 2025

A local charity has appointed an asthma and pulmonary disease educator to its team.
Open Airways welcomed Nicola MacDougall, who holds a Master of Science degree in Physiotherapy.
Ms MacDougall is the…

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Drivers on notice as public works affect traffic

August 11, 2025

Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke will have one lane closed today and tomorrow for road works, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised.
Working hours run from 7.30am to 4pm. Traffic will be mana…

The 16 best bars in Bermuda

August 11, 2025

MSN is highlighting the Condé Nast Traveller’s take on the 16 best bars in Bermuda, a part of the travel publication’s Bermuda Travel Guide.

The online news service list is alongside the ten best…

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Police renew appeal for witnesses to 2017 killing

August 11, 2025

Residents were urged today to provide police with any “missing link” that could help to close a murder investigation launched eight years ago.
Jahkobi Smith was fatally stabbed on the evening of July …

Carrick enters loss portfolio transfer

August 11, 2025

Bermudian-based reinsurer Carrick Group has entered into a loss portfolio transfer with several firms, ahead of a proposed part VII transfer.
Carrick said it intends to assume the covered business of …

Aleisha Hollis joins Appleby’s insurance practice

August 11, 2025

Aleisha Hollis, has been made a senior associate in Appleby Bermuda’s corporate department.
Ms Hollis specialises in corporate and commercial law, with a strong emphasis on insurance and reinsurance…

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Police update after shooting and two deaths

August 11, 2025

The death of a man whose lifeless body was discovered outside a residence on Fentons Drive in Pembroke is being treated as suspicious, police confirmed today.
Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Smi…

Jack Harvey qualifies fourth fastest for 200 back final

August 11, 2025

Jack Harvey may need to swim more than a second faster tonight if he is to claim Bermuda’s first medal at the Junior Pan American Games.
Harvey qualified fourth fastest for the 200 metres backstroke f…

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International endorsement of college’s culinary programme

August 11, 2025

A stamp of approval for the culinary arts programme at the Bermuda College has been renewed by the largest professional chefs’ organisation in North America.
The programme, which was accredited by the…

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Man charged with unlawful killing in Hamilton

August 11, 2025

A 43-year-old man was this morning accused of causing the death of a senior on Front Street last week.
John Paul Samuels, of no fixed abode, was charged with unlawfully killing James Burgess, 71, in a…

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Shark fishing in Bermuda: to ban or not to ban?

August 11, 2025

Three years on from restrictions aimed at protecting Bermuda’s sharks, catch figures shared by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources show a decline, while marine experts say their number…

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Judge finds accusations against lawyer ‘nonsensical’

August 11, 2025

A man convicted of smuggling cannabis and cocaine into Bermuda made an unsuccessful bid to keep a jury from hearing evidence about a police interview in which he confessed to the offences.
Counsel for…

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Senior dies three days after fight on Front Street

August 10, 2025

A 71-year-old man who sustained a “serious” head injury during a fight on Thursday has died, police said this evening.
A police spokesman said that around 7.15pm on Thursday, officers attended to a re…