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US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff in Congress WASHINGTON (AP) — A partisan standoff over health care and spending is threatening to trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years....

Absentee Voting Long Overdue says Dwayne Robinson OBA

Friday in the House of Assembly the One Bermuda Alliance tabled the Absentee Voting Act 2025, which gives Bermudians the right of absentee voting. The lack of absentee voting is a long-known issue that prevents many Bermudians from exercising...

Out of the past: Oct. 6

125 Years October 6, 1900 The following named persons have entered for the work of the Senior class in the high school: Hugh Beebe, Taylor Cummins, Arthur Smith, Effie Aikman, Amelia Davies, Alice Edgar, Jennie Francis, Ruth Given, Anna Graham,...

September’s birthstone is the Sapphire

Some say that your birthstone jewellery will bring good luck, health, and protection, and each stone has its own unique meaning. King Charles (when he was Prince Charles) gave the late Princess Diana an engagement ring with a whopping 12ct oval...

Column: Dr Christine Ritchie On Alzheimer’s

[Column written by Dr Christine Ritchie] Alzheimer’s is a disease that inspires a great deal of concern in many of us, whether already living with a loved one who is suffering from it or because we are concious of the risks in the future. There is...

Soil to Compost Ratio: For Veggies, Flowers, Herbs, Trees, Containers, Beds, Shrubs, Succulents & Lawns

Hello gardeners, We are back to share technical information on soil to compost ratios for your garden plants. People often get confused about how much compost to mix with soil for different plants or setups. Imagine being a gardener in Mumbai,...

Island practitioners train in new child growth standards

Created: Sep 28, 2025 04:33 PM (Updated: Sep 28, 2025 04:34 PM) Training sessions on health guidelines for children’s growth have been held in Bermuda in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency. The adoption of World Health...

Ephrata Borough property changes hands for $10.5M [Deeds recorded: Oct. 6, 2025]

The following were recorded at the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds Office for Sept. 22-26: BART TWP. Zachary P. Hanna conveyed 112 Heyberger Road to Hanna Zachary P, Hanna Megan L. for $1. Beiler Emanuel K, Beiler Emma Z. conveyed property on a...

One spot being watched in the Southwestern Gulf

One spot being watched in the Southwestern Gulf The NHC is watching an area of interest with a low chance of development in the Gulf. JUST KIND OF MUGGY OUTSIDE. YOU KNOW WHAT, FOLKS ON THE NORTH SHORE REALLY SAW THE FOG OUT THERE THIS MORNING,...

Breast Cancer Awareness Breakfast Event

The PLP Women’s Caucus will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Breakfast on Saturday [Oct 4] at 10:00 a.m. at West Pembroke School Hall, with proceeds supporting the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, a scholarship in honour of the late Ann Webb, and...

ICO Awards Breakfast For Information Officers

The Information Commissioner’s Office held an Awards Breakfast for Information Officers. A spokesperson said, “The Information Commissioner’s Office recently hosted an ‘Awards Breakfast for Information Officers’ to recognise International Day for...

Sarah Blair Appointed As Head Of Employment

Conyers has appointed Sarah Blair as Head of Employment, further strengthening the firm’s Employment & Immigration practice. A spokesperson said, “Sarah has been with Conyers for 6 years. She brings a wealth of experience in employment and...

Deadly shooting at Michigan church; Europe wins Ryder Cup | Hot off the Wire podcast

On today's episode: Gunman opens fire at Michigan church and sets it ablaze, killing at least 4 and wounding 8. Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda threaten Bermuda and Bahamas. Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 4...

Fourteen women receive BHB scholarships

The 14 women who received scholarship money from the Bermuda Hospitals Board (Photograph supplied) The Bermuda Hospitals Board awarded $191,000 in funding to 14 women this year. A statement said awardees received between $5,000 and $15,000 to...

Regiment anniversary salute to ‘thousands who served’

Created: Sep 28, 2025 07:38 PM (Updated: Sep 28, 2025 07:38 PM) The Royal Bermuda Regiment on parade this year in Hamilton (File photograph by Akil Simmons) Six decades of dedicated service from the Royal Bermuda Regiment were marked with pride...

5 Skills Every Team Needs To Build Collective Intelligence

The most powerful breakthroughs happen when we set aside egos, pool resources and work together. getty In 1996, a small group of scientists gathered in Bermuda to solve what seemed like an impossible puzzle: how to decode the human genome. They...

Opposition tables absentee voting legislation

Created: Sep 26, 2025 05:29 PM (Updated: Sep 26, 2025 06:03 PM) Dwayne Robinson, the Shadow Minister of Tourism, Culture and Transport (File photograph) Absentee voting could be in force by the next election after the One Bermuda Alliance brought...

Minister Provides Workforce Development Update

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward provided an update on the “work that the Ministry of Economy and Labour is undertaking to ensure Bermudians are equipped with the skills, opportunities, and support they need to thrive in the labour...

Sarah Blair named employment head at Conyers

Created: Oct 06, 2025 06:15 PM (Updated: Oct 06, 2025 08:29 PM) Sarah Blair, head of employment, Conyers (File photograph) Sarah Blair has been appointed head of employment at Conyers in a move meant to strengthen the firm’s employment and...

Sun Life appoints Sujoy Ghosh to lead high net worth business

Created: Sep 28, 2025 04:04 PM (Updated: Sep 28, 2025 04:04 PM) Sujoy Ghosh, CEO of Sun Life’s global high net worth business (Photograph supplied) Sun Life Financial Inc has named Sujoy Ghosh as chief executive of its global high net worth...