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Photos & Video: Gombeys Continue To Celebrate
| The island’s iconic Gombeys continue to celebrate the New Year, and we caught up with the the H&H Gombey Troupe yesterday [Jan 3]. For photos and videos of more Gombey celebrations of the New Year, click here, for all our coverage of New Year celebrations, click here, and for more than 100 videos of Gombeys […]
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Minister Tinee Furbert On World Braille Day
| “As the Minister for Social Development & Seniors, I take this opportunity to highlight persons in our community who are blind or have visual impairments on World Braille Day, celebrated annually on 4th January,” Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said. Minister Furbert said, “This day recognizes the immense contributions of Louis Braille, […]
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More needs to be done to assist people with sight problems, says minister
The public was today asked to mark World Braille Day by “bridging the gap” between themselves and people with sight problems.
Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, said today …
Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, said today …
Andrew Trott-Francis Awarded New Golf Bursary
| Andrew Trott-Francis is the first recipient of a new bursary set up by the Bermuda Professional Golfers Association through the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which aims to assist members in their education and career advancement in the golf industry. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Professional Golfers Association is excited to announce, through the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, […]
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Fortitude Re Completes Acquisition From AIG
| Fortitude Group Holdings announced the acquisition of Fortitude Life & Annuity Solutions and Fortitude P&C Solutions from AIG. A spokesperson said, “Fortitude Group Holdings, LLC, the parent company of Bermuda’s largest multi-line reinsurer [Fortitude Re], announced today the acquisition of Fortitude Life & Annuity Solutions, Inc. [FLAS], a licensed life and annuity TPA, and Fortitude […]
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One Gives Back: Prizes, Gift Cards & Donations
| One Communications gave over $65,000 towards supporting local businesses, customers, and charity this holiday season after the company teamed up with over 30 retailers across the Island to reward customers for shopping local with 7,000 scratch and win cards during the month of December. A spokesperson said, “When making a purchase at any of the […]
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OUTBermuda seeks to appoint first executive director
A charity that fights to protect the rights of the gay community is looking to appoint its first executive director
OUTBermuda has also bolstered its leadership team by appointing four new volunteers…
OUTBermuda has also bolstered its leadership team by appointing four new volunteers…
TestGuard Offering Antigen Test Registration
| Developed by local technologist Edmond Johnson, TestGuard – an antigen test registration system – includes a both an easy-to use web and mobile application, with the company recently winning a Leadership Innovation Award for the project. A spokesperson said, “To minimize the spread of Covid-19, we have completely rethought our daily routines. We work from home. We learn […]
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MarketPlace 5% Discount Until ‘Further Notice’
| MarketPlace are extending their three-times weekly 5% discount “until further notice”, the company announced today. MarketPlace posted the graphic below on social media, saying: “Our community is at the heart of everything we do. To start the new year, we are extending our three-times weekly 5% discount until further notice. We recognise how beneficial the […]
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Man in court charged with murdering Osagi Bascome
A man appeared in Magistrates’ Court this morning charged with the murder of Osagi Bascome.
Raheem Wray, 24, was charged with killing Mr Bascome during an alleged incident on December 18 last year in …
Raheem Wray, 24, was charged with killing Mr Bascome during an alleged incident on December 18 last year in …
Lianne Swan Appointed COO Of BHCS
| Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] today announced the appointment of Lianne Swan to the post of Chief Operating Officer of Bermuda HealthCare Services and Brown-Darrell Clinic, effective January 4, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Swan has over fifteen years of experience in the healthcare field, including Supervisor of Health & Dental Claims at BF&M Insurance Group […]
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OUTBermuda: New Board & Seeks Director
| OUTBermuda has appointed four new board members and now seeks its first Executive Director as part of the LGBTQ+ rights advocacy nonprofit’s ambitious growth plans for 2022. A spokesperson said, “”With its new members, OUTBermuda’s board has doubled in size, with four Bermudians joining to bolster the group’s existing leadership in their advocacy work, fundraising, […]
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Madelyn Moore Earns Honourable Mention
| Bermudian swimmer Madelyn Moore recently earned an honourable mention for the 2021 Swammy Award for Central American and Caribbean Female Swimmer of the Year. A SwimSwam story said, “Joanna Evans of the Bahamas wins the 2021 Swammy Award for Central American and Caribbean Female Swimmer of the Year. Evans competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic […]
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Bermuda Rugby Women’s 7s Recruiting Athletes
| The Bermuda Rugby Football Union is searching for female athletes to train with the Bermuda Women’s National 7s rugby team. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Rugby Football Union wants to welcome all female athletes to try rugby and train with the Bermuda Women’s National 7s team. “The Bermuda Women’s National 7s team have several commitments […]
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Dilley To Lead Mosaic Financial Institutions Unit
| Specialist underwriter Tom Dilley has joined Mosaic Insurance to lead the company’s global financial institutions division. A spokesperson said, “Based in London, Dilley has been appointed SVP, Head of Financial Institutions, taking overall responsibility for the unit launched and guided by Chris Brown through the company’s first year. “Brown will now focus entirely on his […]
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Robinson Makes Strong Impression At Worthing
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda winger Luke Robinson has been hailed for making an immediate impact for English non-League side Worthing. The 23-year-old has been in impressive form since joining the Isthmian League Premier Division leaders last month. Robinson made his debut as a late substitute in Worthing’s 3-1 victory away to Bognor Regis Town last […]
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MTM 2022 Singles Championships Underway
| The MTM Singles Championships 2022 got underway at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. One match needed a third set tiebreaker as Zach McGuire defeated Tobiah Goodchild 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 in their Under 14 Division battle. Elite B Division 6 6 Ben Lines defeated 1 2 Nick Butterfield 6 6 Sebastian Pukke defeated 1 1 Charlotte […]
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‘There is no excuse for this’ – anger and dismay over airport chaos
Travellers have spoken of their anger and dismay over airport delays and missed flights caused by a log-jam in Covid-19 test results.
While the Ministry of Health said staff on the Covid-19 hotline ha…
While the Ministry of Health said staff on the Covid-19 hotline ha…
Radical approach needed to tackle drugs problem – Mayor
Making cannabis and other controlled drugs available on prescription could stop users turning to crime to feed their addictions, Hamilton’s Mayor has said.
Charles Gosling, speaking in a personal capa…
Charles Gosling, speaking in a personal capa…
Senator attacked by ex-boyfriend tells abused women: ‘there is help out there’
A Government senator has spoken of horrific sexual and physical violence she suffered at the hands of an ex-partner to encourage other women not to put up with similar abuse.
Lindsay Simmons’ former b…
Lindsay Simmons’ former b…
New Year’s Honours awards for EF Gordon’s granddaughters
Two granddaughters of Bermuda civil rights activist, Edgar Fitzgerald Gordon, have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours.
Veteran BBC news broadcaster Moira Stuart was made CBE, while her sister …
Veteran BBC news broadcaster Moira Stuart was made CBE, while her sister …
Medal honouring UK suffragette hunger striker with Bermuda links to be sold
An “extremely rare” silver hunger strike medal awarded to an activist with Bermuda links will go under the hammer at a UK auction house this month.
Stroud Auction Rooms contacted The Royal Gazette…
Publication Highlights Bermuda Beardfish Species
| A new publication describes a beardfish species, Polymixia hollisterae, living on Bermuda’s deep slope, and notes that there “are only 10 species of Polymixia known globally so it is remarkable we have three here.” In a recent edition of the Envirotalk newsletter, Curator of the Natural History Museum Dr. Robbie Smith said, “Dr. Terry C. […]
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Police Witness Appeal: Two Vehicle Collision
| The police are appealing for witnesses to the collision in Sandys on Tuesday, December 28th, 2021. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, is once again requesting the public’s assistance with the investigation into a serious two vehicle road traffic collision, which occurred just east of Woody’s Drive in, Sandys, shortly before 7:00 pm […]
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Man airlifted to Boston after crash; police seek witnesses
A 54-year-old man has been airlifted to Boston for treatment to head and back injuries after a serious collision in the West End.
A police spokesman said they are still looking for witnesses to the tw…
A police spokesman said they are still looking for witnesses to the tw…
Weather Forecast For Tuesday January 4
| Tuesday, January 4 is expected to see sunny periods, chance of early showers drying by late morning, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be […]
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Ministry On Outbound Passenger Antigen Testing
| The Ministry of Health today [Jan 3] provided further information regarding outbound passenger antigen testing. A Government spokesperson said: “1. More specifically, the Ministry reminded that outbound travellers must still in the first instance undergo the process of getting tested at a testing facility. “2. Outbound passengers who have been tested at a government site should […]
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FDA Expands Use Of Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine
| The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has amended the emergency use authorization [EUA] for the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to “expand the use of a single booster dose to include use in individuals 12 through 15 years of age, shorten the time between the completion of primary vaccination of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine and a booster dose […]
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Weekend matches fall victim to Covid outbreak
Local football has again been impacted by the Coronavirus, which has wreaked havoc on the schedule this weekend.
The Premier Division matches pitting PHC Zebras against Devonshire Cougars and St Georg…
The Premier Division matches pitting PHC Zebras against Devonshire Cougars and St Georg…
Dr Kyjuan Brown Launches New Supplements
| Dr Kyjuan Brown has announced the release of two new dietary supplements “for those looking for comprehensive digestive health support.” A spokesperson said, “Dr Kyjuan Brown, the creator of Dr Brown’s Laboratory, announced the official release of two new dietary supplements for those looking for comprehensive digestive health support. Dr Brown’s Laboratory, which is a […]
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Bermuda Welcomes First Baby Of 2022
| Bermuda has welcomed the first baby of 2022, with a baby girl making her grand debut into the world on Sunday afternoon. A Bermuda Hospitals Board spokesperson said, “Bermuda has welcomed the first baby of 2022, and it’s a girl! Baby Zara was born at 4.12pm on Sunday 2 January 2022. She weighed 8lbs and […]
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66 Points Scored In Latest Flag Football Round
| One game recently took place in Bermuda Flag Football League week three action at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 66 points scored. The Killa Squad defeated the Wolf Pack 54 – 12. The player of the game for Killa Squad was Seward Smith with seven passing touchdowns, one rushing touchdown, […]
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Results: Eight Bermudian Footballers Overseas
| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Jonte Smith, Dale Eve, Kole Hall, Roger Lee, Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, D’Andre Wainwright, and Quinaceo Hunt were recently in action. Jonte Smith Jonte Smith’s Ballymena United was only able to field a squad of 15 as of their registered squad against Portadown. Smith was not in the team as […]
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Dame Flora Duffy Is “Honoured And Grateful”
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy said she is “grateful and honoured” to have been made a Dame in the New Year’s Honours. Duffy, who received an OBE in 2018, was recognised as Dame Commander of the British Empire for her services to sport in Bermuda. The 34-year-old stormed to the gold medal in the […]
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The fight for truth and justice must continue in 2022
While much of the world is occupied with dealing with a spin-off variant from the Delta virus, including Bermuda, stability in our global community has been shattered close to the breaking point, tryi…
‘New Year’s honours are ‘surreal’ and ‘breathtaking’
Bermuda’s first Olympic gold medal winner said it felt “surreal and special” to be made a Dame in the latest New Year’s Honours.
Flora Duffy, OBE, said she was surprised to be told that she would be r…
Flora Duffy, OBE, said she was surprised to be told that she would be r…
Bermuda not ready for independence now – but it will happen, Mayor
Independence is on the cards for Bermuda, but the island should not sever its ties with the monarchy, Hamilton’s Mayor has insisted.
Charles Gosling, widely seen as a conservative figure, said Bermuda…
Charles Gosling, widely seen as a conservative figure, said Bermuda…
Owen Simons and Erica Smith ‘humbled’ and ‘astonished’ by New Year’s honours
Two Bermudians last night described receiving New Year’s Honours as “humbling“ and ”astonishing“.
Owen Ellsworth Simons was honoured with a Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour for services to musi…
Owen Ellsworth Simons was honoured with a Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour for services to musi…
Femi Bada (1942-2021): champion in the fight against diabetes
A champion for preventive medicine led the fight against diabetes in Bermuda – one of the island’s most rampant chronic diseases.
Femi Bada was also a former chairman of the Bermuda Diabetes Associati…
Femi Bada was also a former chairman of the Bermuda Diabetes Associati…
Regulatory Authority 2021-22 Activity Report
| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has published their Activity Report for the period April 1 to June 30, 2021, which states that “the purpose of this document is to report on the progress of activities of the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda for the electricity and electronic communications sectors, for the fiscal year 2021-22.” The 2021-2022 Activity […]
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Ministry of Health Statement 2 January 2021
The Ministry of Health today confirmed that increased wait times for the return of results is as a direct result of the significant increase positive cases.
A Ministry spokesperson advised that the highly contagious Omicron variant has led to a significant increase in positive pools of samples. These samples must be run twice to ensure accuracy. This takes time and as a result there has been a delay with the results.
Flora Duffy made a Dame as four Bermudians receive New Year’s Honours
Bermuda’s Olympic hero Flora Duffy has been made a Dame in the New Year’s Honours.
Ms Duffy, OBE, who struck gold in Tokyo as she triumphed in the triathlon putting Bermuda on the world stage, was rec…
Ms Duffy, OBE, who struck gold in Tokyo as she triumphed in the triathlon putting Bermuda on the world stage, was rec…
NMAC Offering Antigen Travel Testing
| Northshore Medical and Aesthetics Center [NMAC] is offering Antigen Travel TeleHealth Testing, providing “faster testing” so that travelers “don’t miss their flights.” A spokesperson said, “Bermudians and residents are excited about Northshore Medical’s newest Covid-19 testing solution to help them with faster testing so they don’t miss their flights. “NMAC’s Antigen Travel TeleHealth Testing solution […]
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Honouring The Life Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
| [Joint statement supported by a number of local personalities including former Premiers Alex Scott & Sir John Swan, Senator Joan Dillas Wright, Senator Michelle Simmons, Lisa Reed, Dwight Jackson, Keith Jensen, Kevin Grant, Bishop Dill, Bishop Wes Spiewak, Imam Saleem Talbot. Rev Erskine Simmons and Diana Kempe] The passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu represents a […]
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Weather Forecast For Monday January 3
| Monday, January 3 is expected to be mostly sunny, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 93%. Sunrise will be at 7:21am and sunset will be at 5:26pm. […]
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Travellers left scrambling as Omicron surge delays Covid test results
The Government has introduced antigen testing at the airport after travellers were left scrambling to obtain last minute pre-departure Covid-19 tests after failing to receive their results.
A spokeswo…
A spokeswo…
Sandcastle Team: ‘Happy 2022 Everyone!’
| The talented team behind the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition is wishing the public a happy new year, using one of their always artistic sand creations to do so. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photo below on social media saying, “Happy 2022 everyone! Wait what?.. 2022.. how did this happen.. lol. They say time flies when […]
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St. Georges vs Devonshire Match Postponed
| The match between St. Georges CC vs Devonshire Colts which was scheduled for today [Jan 2] has been postponed. A BFA spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the match scheduled for today at Wellington Oval at 3:00 p.m. between St. Georges CC vs Devonshire Colts has been postponed as Devonshire Colts have confirmed that several […]
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