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Births rise for first time since 2020

Births are up in 2025 while deaths decline, but the trend of deaths exceeding births continues for eighth straight year

Births are up in 2025 while deaths decline, but the trend of deaths exceeding births continues for eighth straight year

• May 29, 2026 12:44 PM

Event

Lois celebrates 100 years surrounded by her community

Lois Angeline Baxter rings in the milestone birthday with friends and family at St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church

Lois Angeline Baxter rings in the milestone birthday with friends and family at St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church

• Apr 27, 2026 11:03 AM

General

Premier celebrates centenarian’s birthday

David Burt attends the gathering for Margaret Burgess, who marked the milestone with a two-day ceremony

David Burt attends the gathering for Margaret Burgess, who marked the milestone with a two-day ceremony

• Mar 04, 2026 7:43 AM

General

Sousa family welcomes first baby of 2026

Henry Sousa was born at 11.18am on January 2, a week before his sister’s fifth birthday

Henry Sousa was born at 11.18am on January 2, a week before his sister’s fifth birthday

• Jan 03, 2026 7:56 AM

General

Political activist from 1959 Theatre Boycott turns 100

Izola Harvey reflects on her celebration, accomplishments and life with her late husband

Izola Harvey reflects on her celebration, accomplishments and life with her late husband

• Dec 18, 2025 8:09 AM

General

Premier visits ‘spirited’ centenarian

Maria Encarnacao Aguiar celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family in March

Maria Encarnacao Aguiar celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family in March

• Dec 10, 2025 7:49 PM

General

Generations gather to celebrate 100-year-old Ma Pearl

About 80 people come together to mark the birthday of Pearl Codrington

About 80 people come together to mark the birthday of Pearl Codrington

• Nov 17, 2025 10:57 AM

General

Tales told in tribute to 100-year-old

Kenneth Simmons becomes a centenarian and receives a visit from the Premier

Kenneth Simmons becomes a centenarian and receives a visit from the Premier

• Nov 12, 2025 3:31 PM

Education

French alliance celebrates 60 years of cultural exchange

Alliance Française des Bermudes is hosting a celebratory event on November 21 at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club

Alliance Française des Bermudes is hosting a celebratory event on November 21 at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club

• Nov 06, 2025 9:00 PM

General

‘Mama Vese’ rings in 100 with friends and family

Louise “Mama Vese” Parris celebrates her 100th birthday and receives a visit from the Premier

Louise “Mama Vese” Parris celebrates her 100th birthday and receives a visit from the Premier

• Jul 28, 2025 2:49 PM

General

Bernice celebrates 100 years in style

Bernice Smith is described as the oldest resident of St David’s and a pillar of the community

Bernice Smith is described as the oldest resident of St David’s and a pillar of the community

• Jul 19, 2025 6:57 AM

General

Sir John Swan celebrates 90th birthday on City Hall grounds

Bermuda’s only living National Hero is treated to a party in Hamilton

Bermuda’s only living National Hero is treated to a party in Hamilton

• Jul 08, 2025 4:47 PM

General

Event to mark anniversary of Royal Naval Dockyard closure

The National Museum of Bermuda and Naval Dockyards Society partner to host a conference

The National Museum of Bermuda and Naval Dockyards Society partner to host a conference

• Mar 07, 2025 11:06 AM

Opinion Writer

Bermuda’s Mr Hospitality

Glenn Fubler marks Gene Steede’s 84th birthday as a reminder of his enduring appeal during a golden era for local entertainment

Glenn Fubler marks Gene Steede’s 84th birthday as a reminder of his enduring appeal during a golden era for local entertainment

• Jan 06, 2025 8:00 AM

General

New year’s double for Anthony

Aaryonn Smith and Erris Amiyah Simons are Bermuda’s first two Generation Beta babies

Aaryonn Smith and Erris Amiyah Simons are Bermuda’s first two Generation Beta babies

• Jan 03, 2025 8:00 AM

General

Grandmother celebrates 103rd birthday with family

Inez Wilson is joined by about 20 family members, including her six surviving children

Inez Wilson is joined by about 20 family members, including her six surviving children

• Sep 28, 2024 8:03 AM

General

Leona can’t believe she’s 107 years young

Leona Thompson credits God for her continued good health as she celebrates her birthday with family

Leona Thompson credits God for her continued good health as she celebrates her birthday with family

• Apr 12, 2024 7:55 AM

News

Keep Bermuda Beautiful celebrates 60 years of service

The environmental charity introduces a new logo and has a series of events to mark the milestone

The environmental charity introduces a new logo and has a series of events to mark the milestone

• Apr 11, 2024 4:18 PM

General

Going strong at 70: Nadiyah’s resilience through faith

Nadiyah Shakir marks a new milestone with nothing but gratitude after facing adversity

Nadiyah Shakir marks a new milestone with nothing but gratitude after facing adversity

• Mar 18, 2024 7:45 AM

General

Amendments to Births and Deaths Act outlined

Reforms will streamline updating process for important dates and for name changes

Reforms will streamline updating process for important dates and for name changes

• Feb 29, 2024 7:52 AM

General

Bella becomes first Bermuda baby born in 2024

The new arrival, Isabelle Clare Faries, is born to proud parents Ryan and Lyndsay Faries

The new arrival, Isabelle Clare Faries, is born to proud parents Ryan and Lyndsay Faries

• Jan 04, 2024 7:58 AM

General

Pioneering nurse Edna Jones celebrates 100th birthday

Family and friends gather to honour her, and she reminisces about life and career

Family and friends gather to honour her, and she reminisces about life and career

• Jan 02, 2024 7:58 AM

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A 100th birthday with family, music, guests and Gombeys

Elmina Leona Marie Vickers says that it was her best birthday celebration yet

Elmina Leona Marie Vickers says that it was her best birthday celebration yet

• Aug 19, 2023 7:27 AM

General

Lefroy Brownlow Place’s 107th birthday celebrated by City

Lefroy Brownlow Place, who was born on July 24, 1916, worked for the corporation for more than 30 years

Lefroy Brownlow Place, who was born on July 24, 1916, worked for the corporation for more than 30 years

• Jul 29, 2023 7:56 AM

General

Senior overwhelmed by attention on 106th birthday

St Georgian Leona Thompson gives God the glory for making her one of the oldest living Bermudians

St Georgian Leona Thompson gives God the glory for making her one of the oldest living Bermudians

• Apr 15, 2023 7:55 AM

Community

Card from King Charles as Shirley turns 100

Shirley Brangman was thrilled to receive well wishes from King Charles on her 100th birthday

Shirley Brangman was thrilled to receive well wishes from King Charles on her 100th birthday

• Feb 08, 2023 8:00 AM

General

Bermuda welcomes first babies born in 2023

The first two Bermuda babies of 2023 were delivered this week at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital

The first two Bermuda babies of 2023 were delivered this week at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital

• Jan 07, 2023 7:55 AM

Local Business

Washington Mall celebrates half a century of retail

The Washington Mall’s 50th anniversary on November 3 feels particularly poignant to the building’s longest-running tenants who have made it through Covid-19 – ...

The Washington Mall’s 50th anniversary on November 3 feels ...

• Oct 27, 2022 7:48 AM

General

Witness to history

Brownlow Place, who turns 106 tomorrow, did not just see Bermuda change from a rigidly segregated community to a modern democracy, he was at the centre of many ...

Brownlow Place, who turns 106 tomorrow, did not just see Ber...

• Jul 23, 2022 7:56 AM