Bermuda News Updates

PLP On ‘Malicious & False Video Circulating’

January 26, 2025

The PLP said they are “aware of the malicious and false video being circulated anonymously on social media” and said “to all of the families, we extend our regret for the distress caused by the repeated emergence of such baseless attacks.” A PLP spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is aware of the malicious […]

Nine-man PHC eliminate Trojans on penalties in feisty FA Cup clash

January 26, 2025

Somerset Trojans 2 PHC Zebras 2 (PHC win 4-1 on pens)

PHC Zebras may have ended this gripping contest with nine men but their numerical disadvantage did not stop them from eliminating Somerset Tr…

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Six Traffic Collisions In One Night

January 26, 2025

“There were no fewer than six serious road traffic collisions last night and into the early hours of this morning,” the police said. “In one of these, a motorcycle was left hanging from a tree branch. Yes, you read that right, the bike was hanging from a tree branch. Thankfully the motorcycle rider’s injuries while […]

Senoj Mitchell hat-trick propels FA Cup holders to resounding win

January 26, 2025

St George’s Colts 7 Inter Bermuda 0

Senoj Mitchell scored his first senior hat-trick as St George’s Colts made a convincing start to their FA Cup title defence with an emphatic victory over Coron…

Jonté Smith and Jai Bean send Village through in FA Cup

January 26, 2025

Devonshire Colts 0 North Village 2

Eleven-times winners North Village Rams are into the next round of the FA Cup after a comfortable 2-0 win over Premier Division rivals Devonshire Colts at Polic…

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U/11, U/14/, U/18 & Senior Netball Results

January 26, 2025

Bernard’s Park was a hive of activity as the Bermuda Netball Association hosted a full slate of matches across various divisions. 11 & Under Division In the 11 & Under division, where development and participation are key, the North Village Lady Rams saw Ariah Tucker shine as best attacker and Jayla Woodley-Herbert excel as best […]

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Jaydon Roberts Wins Junior Recurve Title

January 26, 2025

Jaydon Roberts won the junior recurve male division in the Easton and Youth Collegiate Trophy tournament in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, today [January 26]. Roberts claimed the title with a new national record of 580/660. Meanwhile, Elektra Smith finished eighth in the junior recurve female division with a score of 429/660, while N’Dera Smith came ninth with […]

Relm offers protection against crypto exchange defaults

January 26, 2025

A Bermudian-based specialty insurance carrier that supports emerging and innovative industries has launched a new product to address the growing risk of crypto exchange defaults.
Relm Insurance said F…

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Weather Forecast For Monday January 27

January 26, 2025

Monday, January 27 is expected to see a chance of one or two early showers with developing sunny spells, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise […]

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Education Ministry Partners With Local Salons

January 26, 2025

The Ministry of Education’s Education Reform Unit [ERU] said they have “recently signed Learning Partner agreements with two local beauty salons, Allure Hair Salon and Impressions Hair Artistry & Beauty Supply, opening unique opportunities for CedarBridge Academy students.” A Government spokesperson said, “Signature Learning equips students with vital skills for further education, workforce readiness, and […]

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Archers Impress In Lancaster Classic

January 26, 2025

Bermudian archers Jaydon Roberts and Camerin Pickering delivered strong performances in the elimination rounds of the Lancaster Archery Classic in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The pair qualified for the head-to-head stage on day two of the competition yesterday [January 25]. Roberts faced world No 1 Brady Ellison, of the United States, falling to a 125-110 defeat. Pickering, […]

Prismic Life to reinsure $7bn of reserves in Prudential deal

January 26, 2025

Prudential Financial Inc has agreed to reinsure a portion of its recently originated Japanese whole life policies with a subsidiary of Bermudian-based Prismic Life, the life and annuity reinsurance co…

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Salons sign up to offer students hands-on experience

January 26, 2025

The Ministry of Education has joined forces with two beauty salons to bolster its signature learning programmes.
A ministry spokeswoman said that the Education Reform Unit signed learning partnership …

Ascot appointments support company’s US marine business

January 26, 2025

Ascot, the Bermudian-based insurer and reinsurer, has made two leadership appointments to support the group’s US marine business.
Jon Mosby has been appointed deputy chief underwriting officer, US mar…

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Bermuda Pride 2025 To Take Place In July

January 26, 2025

OUTBermuda announced that the 2025 Bermuda Pride will take place during the first week of July. A spokesperson said, “OUTBermuda is thrilled to announce that Bermuda Pride 2025, marking the fifth year of celebrating Bermuda’s LGBTQ+ community, will take place during the first week of July. This shift from the traditional August celebration reflects OUTBermuda’s commitment […]

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Robin Horsfield Wins Ski Race In Ontario

January 26, 2025

Robin Horsfield, one of the island’s top cyclists, showcased his athletic versatility by winning a 7.5km ski competition at the 2025 Mono Nordic Race in Ontario. A spokesperson said, “Robin Horsfield, Bermuda’s highest internationally ranked male cyclist, came off of his mountain bike and donned a set of cross country skis in Orangeville, Ontario. Competing in […]

Bermuda rugby pays touching tribute to James Clarke

January 26, 2025

A sombre atmosphere engulfed North Field, National Sports Centre on Saturday when the island’s rugby community came together to celebrate the life of James Clarke, the Bermuda Rugby Football Union ope…

Former PartnerRe boss to take on leadership role at Intact

January 26, 2025

Former PartnerRe president and chief executive Emmanuel Clarke is to take up the post of chief executive, global specialty lines, at Canada’s Intact Financial Corporation.
He will succeed Michael Mill…

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Cohort completes non-profit management training

January 26, 2025

A cohort of 11 professionals has graduated from a nine-month course on key management issues confronting non-profits.
The graduates earned an accredited non-profit management certificate from the Univ…

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‘Under Construction’ List Of Candidates

January 26, 2025

Nomination Day for the 2025 Election will be on January 31st, and all of the candidates will be officially confirmed on that date, and in the meantime we are compiling an ‘under construction’ list of announced candidates, which will be continuously updated until Nomination Day. The list is being provided as we have had multiple requests for a consolidated […]

Smiles all round as Butterfield & Vallis 5K attracts more than 1,000 participants

January 26, 2025

More than 1,000 runners and walkers came out early on Sunday morning to take part in the Butterfield & Vallis 5K.
In good conditions, the main event attracted the perfect mix of seasoned runners a…

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Candace Furbert To Appear In ‘Hercules’

January 26, 2025

Bermudian performer Candace Furbert has been cast as Thalia in the West End premiere of Disney’s ‘Hercules’ in London. Whats On Stage reported, “Complete casting has now been confirmed for the West End premiere of Disney’s Hercules, opening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane this summer. “Based on Disney’s 1997 animated classic Hercules, the musical follows […]

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‘Expect To See M&A Activity Persist In Sector’

January 26, 2025

“As a leading domicile for [re]insurance, we expect to see M&A activity to persist in this sector,” Walkers’ Corporate team in Bermuda said. Rachel Nightingale, a partner, and Marah Smith, a senior associate in Walkers’ Corporate team in Bermuda, said, “As a leading domicile for [re]insurance, we expect to see M&A activity to persist in […]

Nelson Carpenter wonder strike propels Paget past Dandy Town in FA Cup

January 26, 2025

Dandy Town 1 Paget 2

Paget’s Nelson Carpenter produced a clinical finish to end title-chasing Dandy Town’s hopes of going deep in another competition at Goose Gosling Field on Saturday night.
Ca…

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Live Video: Butterfield & Vallis 5K Race

January 26, 2025

The Butterfield & Vallis 5K road race event is being held this morning [Jan 26], and you can tune in and watch live below. A spokesperson previously said, “Dementia Bermuda, formally known as Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia, is the chosen charity with all race proceeds going to the amazing work that they do for […]

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David Patrick’s LSU Defeated By Alabama

January 26, 2025

Associate head coach David Patrick and his LSU Tigers men’s basketball team lost 80-73 away to the University of Alabama in the NCAA Division 1 on Saturday [January 24]. LSU’s overall record is 12-7, 1-5 in the Southeastern Conference [SEC]. Bermudian Patrick joined LSU as an associate head coach in May last year. He is […]

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Brian Wellman’s Team Win Triangular Title

January 26, 2025

In his first meet as the Horizontal Coach at the University of Kansas track and field team, Brian Wellman’s team secured their third-consecutive KU-KSU-WSU Triangular Title in Manhattan, Kansas. This marks the Jayhawks’ sixth meet victory in the history of the Triangular, and Kansas surpassed last year’s points total of 245.5 with this year’s total […]

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May 20 – 24: Int’l Snooker League Tournament

January 26, 2025

The Bermuda Snooker Association is hosting the International Snooker League [ISL] Tournament at Spanish Point Boat Club from May 20th through May 24th this year. A spokesperson said, “We have 30 international players flying in to take part as well as 6 local players in what promises to be a fantastic tournament. “Rounding off this […]

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Jan 25

January 26, 2025

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, January 25th. On Sunday the Hestia Leader vehicle carrier is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, on Tuesday the Unique Infinity discharge vessel is scheduled to arrive and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander […]

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David Bascome’s Baltimore Defeat St Louis

January 26, 2025

David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast enjoyed an 8-1 win at home to St Louis Ambush in the Major Arena Soccer League [MASL] yesterday [January 25]. Baltimore have won eight matches and lost one so far this season. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda winger, was appointed as the Blast head coach in 2020, having previously […]

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Everest Group Appoints Jim Williamson

January 26, 2025

Everest Group has appointed Jim Williamson as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. “Over the past four years, Jim has consistently demonstrated sound judgement and value creation at Everest, earning the respect of his colleagues and the Board,” said Chairman of the Board Joseph Taranto. “Jim’s extensive industry experience, deep knowledge of the Company and […]

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Work of customs officers to be celebrated

January 25, 2025

Officers who secure Bermuda’s borders will be honoured over four days of events.
Celebrations for International Customs Day will begin tomorrow morning and continue until Wednesday, when service membe…

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Weather Forecast For Sunday January 26

January 25, 2025

Sunday, January 26 is expected to see more sun than cloud, turning cloudy overnight, with the high to be near 17°C/62°F and the low to be near 14°C/57°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at 7.17am and […]

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Harry Twite Helps Team Keep Clean Sheet

January 25, 2025

Bermuda national team footballer Harry Twite helped Loughborough Students keep a clean sheet in their 3-0 win at home to Racing Warwick in the NPL Div 1 Midlands today [January 25]. Twite, who was substituted in the 54th minute, has previously played for King’s Lynn in the Vanarama National League North. Related Stories Logan Jiménez […]

Nahki Wells scores winner as Bristol City chase play-off spot

January 25, 2025

Nahki Wells capped off a fine week by scoring the winning goal for Bristol City against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
Wells, who also netted in City’s 2-2 draw away to Sheffield Wednesday in midweek, …

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Smith-Jones Scores Penalty For Binfield

January 25, 2025

Bermudian footballer Rahzir Smith-Jones scored a consolation goal in Binfield’s 4-1 defeat away to Harrow Borough in the Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One today [January 25]. Smith-Jones, who plays in midfield or attack, scored a penalty late on. Bermudians Coleridge Fubler and Reece Jones Jr started for Binfield, while Daquio Stewart and […]

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Reggie Lambe Scores Winner For Needham

January 25, 2025

Reggie Lambe scored a late winner for Needham Market in their 3-2 victory away to Alfreton Town in the Vanarama National League North today [January 25]. The Bermuda midfielder scored in the second minute of added time with a lobbed effort to seal the win for his side. Needham were trailing 2-0 in the 78th […]

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Video: Nahki Wells Scores Winner For City

January 25, 2025

Nahki Wells scored the winner in Bristol City’s 2-1 victory at home to Blackburn Rovers in the Sky Bet Championship today [January 25]. The Bermuda striker came on as a 60th-minute substitute to net the decisive goal with his tenth league goal against Rovers, more than he has notched against any other team. Wells fired […]

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Bermuda Snooker League Results

January 25, 2025

The Bermuda Snooker League returned with a bang, featuring the first round of the Tony Desilva Memorial Cup. RAA 3 Sandys Boat Club 2 RAA edged the visiting Sandy Boat Club 3 – 2, Peter Bromby opened the scoring for Sandy Boat Club when he defeated RAA’s Aaron Bean 45-42 on the final black ball […]

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Man’s body found off Caroline Bay

January 25, 2025

A man’s body was found in water off Sandys this morning, police said.
They appealed for information and also asked people not to share an image of the scene, which was being circulated on social media…

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Solstice To Host 10th Anniversary Open House

January 25, 2025

Solstice — a mental health and wellness centre — will celebrate their 10th anniversary with a special Open House event on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. A spokesperson said, “This milestone event celebrates a decade of commitment to enhancing and supporting the island’s mental health and well-being and fostering meaningful collaborations with partner organizations. “In honour of […]

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Police Confirm Death Of 59-Year-Old Man

January 25, 2025

The police have confirmed the death of a 59-year-old man. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 10:20 am on Saturday, January 25, 2025, police received a report of a body found in the water off Caroline Bay Marina, Morgan’s point, Sandys Parish. “Police as well as the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard attended the scene. […]

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Pitt-Clarke’s 8-Try Blitz Helps Reading Win

January 25, 2025

Rugby player Najee Pitt-Clarke continued her sensational scoring streak, recording an impressive eight tries in Reading University’s 118-0 demolition of the University of Sussex 2nd team. Pitt-Clarke, who has been a making an excellent showing since joining Reading University, once again demonstrated her exceptional pace, power, and try-scoring instincts. Her eight-try haul contributed significantly to the […]

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BASA Long Course Qualifier Swim Results

January 25, 2025

Several Bermuda Swimmers delivered a commanding performance in the events at the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association [BASA] Long Course Qualifier meet held at the National Sports Center. Jorgia White secured victory in both the Women’s 15 & Over 400m and 200m freestyle races. She powered to victory in the 400m with a time of 4:54.34, […]

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Field Hockey: Swizzles Defeat Dark & Stormies

January 25, 2025

A solitary goal from Jack Finlay proved decisive as Swizzles edged out Dark & Stormies 1-0 in a Bermuda Field Hockey match at the National Sports Center. In a game of few chances, Finlay’s strike from a penalty corner in the 24th minute was enough to separate the two sides. The Dark & Stormies battled […]

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Solstice open house celebrates tenth anniversary

January 25, 2025

A mental health and wellness centre is to host a free open house filled with informative workshops in celebration of its tenth anniversary.
Solstice is inviting the community to its Hamilton location …

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Phillips Wins Singles Match For Arizona

January 25, 2025

Daniel Phillips and the Arizona State University men’s tennis team rallied from a 1-0 deficit after doubles play to defeat Nebraska 4-2. Daniel Phillips clinched the victory for the Wildcats with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Leo Linquet at the No. 5 singles position. Arizona fell behind early after dropping the doubles point. Phillips and […]

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Male Rider Injured In Collision In Paget

January 25, 2025

A male motorcycle rider has been hospitalized after a collision in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 10:00 pm on Friday, January 24, 2025, Police and other first responders attended a serious road traffic collision near the junction of Cobbs Hill and the Railway Trail, Paget. “Initial information is that the collision involved a […]

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Warwick Home Of Michael Douglas For Sale

January 25, 2025

Longford Estate, the Warwick home of actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, was recently listed for sale on the Rego Sotheby’s International Realty website. The listing says, “Longford Estate is the breathtaking Bermuda home of Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. This spectacular gated private Bermuda estate in Warwick offers incredible harbour views in a park-like […]

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Ministers Congratulate Special Olympians

January 25, 2025

Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert and Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell congratulated Team Special Olympics Bermuda on their commendable performance at the IBF Para World Championships in Hong Kong, which ended on January 21, 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “Competing against elite international athletes, the team demonstrated resilience, […]