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Skagit County cold case revisited by coroner’s office this week

Skagit County cold case revisited by coroner’s office this week

The state Anthropologist and the King County Medical Examiner will be consulted to determine the best course of action for testing after the remains are disinterred. SKAGIT COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A cold case from the early 90’s is...

Owner:  Saga Communications Inc.
Rescue efforts detailed after car veers into water

Rescue efforts detailed after car veers into water

A car is pulled out of the water after it veered off Harbour Road near its junction with Belmont Road (Photograph by David LaHuta) Witnesses to a crash have recalled how they assisted passengers, including children, from a car that crashed through...

Owner:  Jonathan Howes
KPMG Promotes Dr. Edward Fitzgerald

KPMG Promotes Dr. Edward Fitzgerald

KPMG in Bermuda announced the promotion of Dr. Edward Fitzgerald to Partner, recognizing his “exceptional contributions to healthcare transformation across island jurisdictions and developing markets.” A spokesperson said, “KPMG in Bermuda is...

Owner:  Patricia Burchall & The Burchall Family
KPMG names physician as new partner

KPMG names physician as new partner

Created: Oct 06, 2025 04:46 PM (Updated: Oct 06, 2025 08:35 PM) Edward Fitzgerald serves as head of healthcare and life sciences for the KPMG Islands Group, and has been promoted to partner at KPMG Bermuda (Photograph supplied) Edward Fitzgerald...

Owner:  Jonathan Howes
How inaction has led to where we are today

How inaction has led to where we are today

Created: Oct 11, 2025 08:15 AM (Updated: Oct 11, 2025 08:54 AM) Suspects for the August 12 double murder have still to be apprehended. Reader Lynne Winfield points to the many reports on social inequities that have lain dormant (File photograph by...

Owner:  Jonathan Howes
Week ahead: UK employment, US government shutdown and bank earnings in focus

Week ahead: UK employment, US government shutdown and bank earnings in focus

For City analyst Michael Hewson, the most recent wage data in the UK had shown that " expectations of a rapid slowing are still wide of the mark". That, in turn, meant that rate cuts from the Bank of England in the near term were still less likely...

Owner:  Vortex Media Network SL
BHB Welcomes Two Babies During Hurricane Lockdown

BHB Welcomes Two Babies During Hurricane Lockdown

Bermuda Hospitals Board is happy to announce the birth of baby Gosai Pritmani, baby GP for short, during storm conditions at 7:47pm on Wednesday 1 October. Baby GP, a boy, is the first born of parents Niraj Pritmani and his wife Sonam Gosai...

Owner:  Trevor Lindsay
Kansas City area residents sue Roundup manufacturers, claim herbicide caused cancer

Kansas City area residents sue Roundup manufacturers, claim herbicide caused cancer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Two Kansas City area men are seeking millions as they claim the makers of Roundup are responsible for their cancer diagnoses. Platte and Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Thursday, Oct. 9, indicate...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
Solstice Announces Scholarship Recipients

Solstice Announces Scholarship Recipients

Solstice has announced the recipients of its 2025 Solstice Scholarships and Awards, including Maleeka Robinson, recipient of the inaugural Dr. Gemma Harris Professional Development Award, and scholarship honourees Danté Sousa, Keren Smith, and...

Owner:  Patricia Burchall & The Burchall Family
Arcadian Risk Capital Announces Investment From Lee Equity Partners
Opposition announces new portfolios

Opposition announces new portfolios

Created: Oct 06, 2025 12:49 PM (Updated: Oct 06, 2025 12:49 PM) The One Bermuda Alliance has unveiled new roles for four of its MPs. Craig Cannonier has been appointed as the party whip, as well as the Shadow Minister of Health, while Jarion...

Owner:  Jonathan Howes
OBA Makes Changes To Shadow Ministries

OBA Makes Changes To Shadow Ministries

Four new Shadow Ministry appointments have been announced by the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA], with Jarion Richardson, Craig Cannonier, Linda Smith, Robin Tucker taking on new roles. Mr. Richardson, the former Opposition Leader, is now the Shadow...

Owner:  Patricia Burchall & The Burchall Family
What to Do Now to Prepare Your Lawn for Winter

What to Do Now to Prepare Your Lawn for Winter

Key Takeaways Winter fertilizers are essential for preparing cool-season grasses, which thrive in fall and require nutrient support during colder months. Proper timing for winterizing depends on grass type, with specific fertilizer schedules...

Owner:  IAC
Police report three road crashes in under 24 hours

Police report three road crashes in under 24 hours

Created: Oct 10, 2025 04:17 PM Two collisions between motorcycles and cars have been reported by police, while a third crash involved a car alone. Shortly after 9am yesterday, officers attended a collision on South Road in Paget near the junction...

Owner:  Jonathan Howes
Estepona town hall renews public transport contract for another year

Estepona town hall renews public transport contract for another year

Estepona town hall has announced an increase in the budget for public transport, after renewing the contract with the Avanza company for another year. The investment for the next year reaches 697,634 euros, which is 96,000 more than the last...

Owner:  Grupo Vocento
Police Vetting Application Processing Extended To 28 Days

Police Vetting Application Processing Extended To 28 Days

The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) advises the public that, effective immediately, the standard processing time for vetting applications has been increased from 15 business days to 28 calendar days. This adjustment reflects the operational...

Owner:  Trevor Lindsay
Key action points raised on World Homeless Day

Key action points raised on World Homeless Day

Created: Oct 10, 2025 01:01 PM (Updated: Oct 10, 2025 01:01 PM) Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, held a press conference to observe the day (Photograph supplied) Seven key action points were outlined today as...

Owner:  Jonathan Howes
Purple Thursday event to shine light on abuse

Purple Thursday event to shine light on abuse

Created: Oct 10, 2025 08:21 AM Tammy Richardson-Augustus, a campaigner who supports people affected by domestic abuse (Photograph supplied) Organisations have been urged to drape or illuminate the island’s most significant buildings in purple next...

Owner:  Jonathan Howes
Panellists discuss cancer signs, testing

Panellists discuss cancer signs, testing

Camily Lovell, of Pathways Bermuda, left, and Azuree Williams, from the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, at the PLP Women’s Caucus breast cancer awareness breakfast (Photograph by Blaire Simmons) Experts highlighted the importance of early...

Owner:  Jonathan Howes
Firms redomiciling in Hong Kong can only be good for business

Firms redomiciling in Hong Kong can only be good for business

Two listed firms under China Resources Group are planning to redomicile from the Cayman Islands to Hong Kong. They will follow similar actions by the Hong Kong units of French insurer AXA and Canadian insurer Manulife, both from Bermuda. Thanks to...

Owner:  Alibaba Group

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