The island’s political system was rocked early in November with several high-profile resignations within the Progressive Labour Party.

Starting on November 5, Marc Bean, the PLP leader, declared his retirement from politics after what some would describe as a rocky tenure.

The 42-year-old, who suffered a stroke in March and needed to undergo a lengthy medical leave, said he was at peace with his decision to step down. He said his “hands were clean”, “heart was pure” and “conscience was clear” after the move.

Throughout his leave, his leadership was continually questioned.

Supporters backed him because of his youth and reputation as an uncompromising straight speaker following the General Election in 2012. His popularity endured with many supporters seeing him as “cleaning house within the PLP”.

However, it was believed his outspoken stances also worked to his detriment. Some saw him as behaving erratically in the House of Assembly, with many being offended by insults directed at Toni Daniels, the former OBA senator, outside the Sandys South polling station in November 2014.

Three days later Marc Daniels, who served as Opposition Leader in the Senate, decided to resign from the Upper House alleging “subterfuge and deceit” against Marc Bean.

He called Mr Bean a “political ally, a critic, a mentor and most of all friend”. While it was his “personal honour and privilege” to serve in the Senate Chamber, he credited internal issues as causing a rift of division inside the party.

That same day, David Burt, the deputy leader of the PLP, was voted in as Leader of the Opposition. A delegate’s conference held at Devonshire Recreational Club saw Mr Burt and Dennis Lister compete for leadership. Walter Roban won out for the title of new deputy leader over Kim Wilson.

Mr Burt said immediately after the vote he was looking forward to “continuing the work to unify the party” and presenting “an alternative vision for the future of this country”. He said he wanted people to feel confident in voting for the PLP and their ability to end the poor governance of the OBA.

He cited the top concerns of supporters as being: jobs, opportunities and a loss of hope.

The next day, the world was shocked when Donald Trump became America’s 45th president, beating Hillary Clinton, the favourite and Democratic nominee.

Bermudian actor Nick Christopher, who was cast as George Washington in the award winning historical Broadway musical Hamilton, made headlines after the cast read out a statement to Mike Pence, the vice-president-elect, who was sitting in the audience. They confronted him for opposing legislation intended to protect the LBGT community in the United States.

Mr Trump posted multiple Twitter tirades and demanded an apology from the cast — Mr Christopher described the backlash as being “horrific and surreal”. Security has had to be tightened at the Broadway show, with some performers receiving death threats.

In Bermuda news, the island was stunned and outraged to learn a convicted paedophile, John Malcolm “Chalkie” White, a former policeman who lured young boys to his home to rape them, had been released from prison without the public being notified.

Trevor Moniz, the Attorney-General, was criticised for staying quiet about White’s release, rather than issuing a notice and photograph of the convicted paedophile to the public.

Child safety campaigner Sheelagh Cooper called for a “dangerous offender” law to ensure paedophiles and others convicted of sex offences have to be supervised upon release from prison.

White left prison after serving two thirds of his 18-year sentence and without having taken part in any rehabilitation at Westgate.

Mrs Cooper said in the case of such sexual predators only constant supervision and specialised treatment would reduce their “very real risk” of his reoffending.

November 1: Two men, one carrying what appeared to be a firearm, attempted to rob Point Mart on St John’s Road, but left empty handed.

November 3: Bermuda Tourism Authority announce they have appointed Bermudian Kevin Dallas as its chief executive officer after the completion of Bill Hanbury’s contract on December 31.

November 4: Lillian Joell, the mother of a West Pembroke Primary school student, age seven, who was hit by a motorcyclist who fled the scene, has encouraged drivers to contact the police.

November 5: Dog owner Katherine Houston describes the nightmare of seeing her dog being attacked by a loose pitbull. Her dog is now on the mend and she is working to support the Bermuda SPCA.

November 7: A 35-year-old travel journalist, Karen Day, is handed a 12 month conditional discharge for taking part in a fight in a public place outside Bermuda Bistro at the Beach on Front Street. Defence lawyer Peter Farge described it more as “an exchange of words” rather than a fight with another woman, who was due to stand trial at a later date.

November 9: Michael Dunkley extends his congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump.

November 9: MPs Mark Pettingill and Zane DeSilva, chariman and vice-chairman of the Joint Select Committee question Trevor Moniz, the Attorney General for not notifying the public when convicted paedophile John Malcolm “Chalkie” White was released from prison.

November 10: Coy Millet, the PLP press officer, tendered his resignation in protects after the appointment of David Burt as Leader of the Opposition. He said he was not “in good conscience” able to work under the new party leader, who “through deceit and manipulation” came to run the party.

November 10: Dolphin Quest celebrated its 20th anniversary with a fundraiser for Windreach attended by more than 400 people.

November 14: Maureen Peckett, 84, became the island’s eleventh road fatality after her car collided with a utility pole on South Road in Devonshire. She died following an accident on October 20.

November 16: Michael Dunkley’s trip to the United Kingdom to attend the Joint Ministerial Council Meetings on October 30 cost more than $10,000, it was announced.

November 16: The Salvation Army announced it would like to feed 1,800 families in need this Christmas. Families were encouraged to sign up for assistance to receive a warm meal of Christmas Day.

November 17: Bill Zuill, the new director of Bermuda National Trust, announced his top priorities would be their education programme and making its vast archive of historic artefacts and documents more accessible to the public.

November 18: A Maryland couple planned their 58th trip to the island next spring – even after being struck by a taxi on their last visit to Bermuda.

November 20: Road walkers, runners and cyclists are encouraged to wear high visibility clothing or reflective gear by Bermuda Road Safety Council.

November 21: A group of road safety advocates, A Piece of the Rock, released a sobering teaser video highlighting the carnage caused on the islands roads due to drink-driving. Statistics show about 40 people a week are reported to need treatment after road accidents in October, with 1,411 people requiring emergency hospital treatment in the first ten months of this year.

November 22: The Bermuda Tourism Authority announce sports tourism will be one of its main priorities for 2017, following an increase in funding. Twenty-seven sport and adventure activities have had their applications approved in the annual Tourism Experiences Investment programme.

November 23: Opposition leader David Burt calls for the Auditor General to independently assess the Government’s proposal for the airport before it can be passed.

November 24: Colour Sergeant Keith Whorms, long time driver for the Governor, Deputy Governor and Premier, passed away at age 53.

November 25: A Supreme Court ruling will allow for ordinary citizens to apply for personal licences to possess medical cannabis. At the latest Throne Speech, Government pledged they would look into the decriminalising possession of small amounts of cannabis.

November 25: The island’s first Bermuda Fall Lionfish Safari was deemed a success after 185 lionfish were caught over three days. Five teams took part in catching the invasive species and ridding them from the island’s waters.

November 26: Black Friday crowds turned out to take advantage of pre-Christmas deals.

November 29: Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo’s popular grouper, Darth Vadar, died. He was believed to have been between 25 and 30 years old.

November 30: Lifeguard teacher, Captain Dean Bottomley, was left heartbroken after he was delivered a double whammy. First his office, located at now defunct 9 Beaches in Sandys, was destroyed by Hurricane Nicole, then property owners issued him an eviction notice shortly after that.