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Judge recused from divorce case

September 8, 2023

A divorce case in which the presiding judge was criticised by the Court of Appeal has been reassigned to another judge, a source close to the matter has confirmed.
The courts reassigned the case from …

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Jennifer Johnson (1946-2023): tourism worker with love of dogs

September 8, 2023

The daughter of a former Speaker of the House of Assembly enjoyed a lengthy administrative career in Bermuda tourism.
Jennifer Johnson was well known on the island and in Britain for her love of dogs …

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Charity: life doesn’t end when dementia begins

September 8, 2023

A dementia diagnosis does not have to signal the end of a happy and fulfilled life, representatives of a support charity highlighted yesterday as they marked World Alzheimer’s Month.
The global campai…

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Smith Looking Forward To Sprint Championships

September 8, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Smith said he is encouraged by his recent impressive displays as he prepares for the Americas Triathlon Sprint Championships in Santa Marta, Colombia, on Saturday [September 9]. Smith will compete in the elite men’s competition, which features a 750-metre swim, 20-kilometre run and 5km run. Last weekend, the Bermudian finished […]

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Chare Smith Finishes Season With Club Record

September 7, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda cricketer Chare Smith signed off the season in style by claiming the best bowling figures in his English village club’s history and helping them win promotion. The seam bowler took seven wickets for 31 runs in Uphill Castle’s ten-wicket win over West Monkton last weekend, with his team finishing second […]

Barbados secure second straight win to maintain pole position in BPL

September 7, 2023

White Hill Field (Barbados won the toss): Barbados beat Antigua Grassroots Academy by 48 runs

Barbados coach Henderson Springer warned his players against complacency after securing their second …

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Barbados Become First To Qualify For BPL Final

September 7, 2023

[Written by Patrick Bean] Barbados became the first team to make it to the final of the Bermuda Premier League [BPL], after they defeated a gallant Grassroots Cricket Academy by 48 runs at White Hill Field. After winning the toss Barbados started well, with opening batsmen Leniko Boucher and Rashawn Worrell putting on 27 for the […]

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DeSilva-Andrade Reflects On Gold Medal Win

September 7, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade described her gold medal win at the Fortaleza World Boccia Cup in Brazil as the highlight of her career. She defeated home favourite Andeza De Oliveira, the world No 1, 8-3 in the semi-finals before beating Satanan Phromsiri, of Thailand, 7-5 in the final of the BC1 division yesterday [September […]

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Hurricane Lee becomes major Cat 4 hurricane

September 7, 2023

Hurricane Lee has become the third major hurricane of the year this afternoon after “rapidly intensifying” to Category 4 strength.
The NHC reported that many models were calling for “remarkable rates …

Conduit Re installs Phinsys systems

September 7, 2023

Conduit Re, the pure-play Bermudian-based reinsurance business, has completed its initial implementation of the Phinsys suite of finance and accounting products.
Conduit Re has licensed Phinsys’ Tande…

Marco Schiattone to lead financial risk at Everest

September 7, 2023

Global underwriter Everest Reinsurance, has made Marco Schiattone global head of financial risk.
He is based in Zurich, Switzerland and reports to Artur Klinger, head of international reinsurance.
“Fr…

Butterfield down 18 cents on NYSE

September 7, 2023

The Royal Gazette/Bermuda Stock Exchange Index was down 23 points on Thursday (0.01 per cent) finishing at 2,161.33.
All told, 2,000 Argus Group Holdings shares worth $11,980 changed hands, closin…

Why life insurance matters in Bermuda

September 7, 2023

Many people in Bermuda would never think to exclude insuring their most valuable possessions. With a climate that is susceptible to hurricanes, most people’s homes are insured. And in a remote locatio…

Leading tech lawyer Duncan Card to speak on AI

September 7, 2023

Appleby Partner Duncan Card will discuss the future of artificial intelligence in the insurance industry, at the upcoming Bermuda Captive Conference.
The three-day conference, organised by the Bermuda…

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Cricket: Bermuda Defeat Bermuda Select XI

September 7, 2023

[Written by Patrick Bean] Bermuda defeated Bermuda Select XI by nine wickets at White Hill Field, as the pair clashed on day two of the Bermuda Premier League [BPL]. Bermuda Select XI batted first and were in early trouble at four for one, as Alex Dore was dismissed for one. What followed was a regular procession […]

Jeb Bush to speak at Bermuda conference

September 7, 2023

Jeb Bush, the former US presidential candidate and former Florida Governor (1999–2007), is the high profile keynote speaker at The World Federation of Exchanges 62nd General Assembly and Annual Meeti…

Bermuda bounce back with big win over their compatriots

September 7, 2023

White Hill Field (Bermuda won toss): Bermuda beat Bermuda Select XI by nine wickets

Tre Manders and Cejay Outerbridge played instrumental roles to give Bermuda a huge win over their countrymen i…

Bermuda pair enjoy strong showing in Green Mountain Stage Race

September 7, 2023

Bermuda cyclists Nicholas Narraway and Conor White produced strong performances to claim top-20 finishes in the Green Mountain Stage Race Series in Canada.
Both riders were competing among the Pro Men…

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Beyond Plastic Bermuda warns about some paper coffee cups

September 7, 2023

Paper coffee cups can be just as damaging as plastic cups if not properly disposed of, a local environmental group warned.
Beyond Plastic Bermuda shared a wired.com article with The Royal Gazette, w…

Jaylon Bather leaves door open for a return to national squad

September 7, 2023

PHC defender Jaylon Bather has no intention to call time on his international career despite his continued absence from the men’s national set-up.
After being left out of Bermuda’s final two matches o…

Fitch: reinsurance rates will continue upward in 2024

September 7, 2023

Fitch Ratings has revised its global reinsurance sector outlook to ‘improving’ from ‘neutral’ to reflect the sector’s strengthening financial performance into 2024.
“Near-term price rises are likely t…

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‘Thanks For Making Harbour Nights A Success’

September 7, 2023

Following the conclusion of this year’s Harbour Nights season, the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce extended their thanks to “everyone who made this journey a success.” A spokesperson said, “As we bid farewell to another extraordinary season of Harbour Nights, The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce are delighted to share the deepest gratitude with everyone who made this journey a success. […]

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Saltus Unveils Mural As New School Year Starts

September 7, 2023

Today, Saltus Grammar School, in celebration of returning to a new school year, unveiled a new mural created by eight Saltus students and three teachers. A spokesperson said, “Painted over the course of 10 days, the mural captures a collection of significant moments from “20”:23” with each hourly segment of the clock representing a month […]

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Chamber closes out Harbour Nights 2023 with big thank you

September 7, 2023

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce celebrated the final Harbour Nights of the season last night and invited the public to offer feedback.
A spokeswoman for the Chamber said the response to this year’s Ha…

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BermudAir reps welcomed to talks on air service

September 7, 2023

The island’s new commercial air service, BermudAir, has revealed an “overview of their operational framework, business model and future expansion plans” in talks with the Government.
BermudAir, which …

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Saltus clock-and-moongate mural unveiled

September 7, 2023

A mural depicting months of the year was unveiled at the Saltus Grammar School’s St John’s campus today.
Eight students and three teachers worked on the piece, displayed outside the school’s Alumni …

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BWS ‘Closely Monitoring’ Hurricane Lee

September 7, 2023

“We continue to closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Lee,” the Bermuda Weather Service, said with the BWS noting that it is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time,” with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 663 nm to the SSE at 12.00pm on Sunday [Sept 10], […]

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Retail Sales Decreased 0.2% In May 2023

September 7, 2023

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 5.1% in May – the overall volume of retail sales index decreased 0.2% when compared to May 2022, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the May 2023 Retail Sales […]

Vesttoo uncovers conspiracy at executive level

September 7, 2023

Embattled Israeli insurtech Vesttoo Ltd has blamed the unravelling of the company on its own executives, alleging conspiracy amid a culture of pervasive and systemic misconduct.
This comes in the wake…

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Tavares: fathers’ rights advocates to demonstrate today

September 7, 2023

A fathers’ rights activist is to demonstrate outside the police and court building today ahead of international Falsely Accused Day tomorrow.
Eddie Tavares, cofounder of the child advocacy group Chil…

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Woman ordered to pay almost $8,000 in parking fines

September 7, 2023

A Southampton woman racked up almost $8,000 in unpaid parking tickets, Magistrates’ Court heard today.
OIivia Joynes, 34, admitted having 104 unpaid tickets when she appeared in court.
Calling her a…

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Ministers & Air Service Development Team Meet

September 7, 2023

Last week, Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert and Minister of Tourism Vance Campbell hosted a meeting with the Air Service Development Team. A Government spokesperson said, “The discussions centred around key topics such as enhancing air service operations during the shoulder months of November to March, marketing plans, capacity projections, fostering relationships with potential air […]

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Ministers of Transport and Tourism Collaborate with Air Service Development Team

September 7, 2023

Last week, the Minister of Transport, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, and the Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Vance Campbell, JP, MP, hosted a meeting with the Air Service Development Team. The discussions centred around key topics such as enhancing air service operations during the shoulder months of November to March, marketing plans, capacity projections, fostering relationships with potential air service providers and assessing hotel occupancy during winter.

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Attempted Bubble Traveler Arrested In U.S.

September 7, 2023

Reza Baluchi – the man who has repeatedly attempted to travel from Florida to Bermuda in a bubble – was arrested after another failed effort to cross the Atlantic Ocean in his homemade vessel, with the would-be bubble traveler attempting to get to London in his latest attempt. Mr. Baluchi made his first attempt in 2014, […]

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Statistics department to close early today

September 7, 2023

The Department of Statistics is to close today at 12.30pm
Its office at 48 Cedar Avenue in Hamilton is on a half-day for a staff team-building exercise.
The department apologised for any inconvenience…

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BTA once again wins top accreditation

September 7, 2023

A stamp of approval from an international tourism group has been renewed for the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
The BTA announced it had been reaccredited by Destinations International, eight years on fro…

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Hamilton Announces Proposed IPO Submission

September 7, 2023

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. today announced “that it has submitted, on a confidential basis, a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC], relating to a proposed underwritten initial public offering of its common shares.” A spokesperson said, “The initial public offering is subject to market and other conditions […]

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Statistics Department To Close Half Day Today

September 7, 2023

The Department of Statistics will close at 12.30pm today [Sept 7] to “facilitate a team-building exercise.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Statistics advises the public that its office at 48 Cedar Avenue, Hamilton, will close at 12:30 p.m. today, Thursday, 7 September, to facilitate a team-building exercise. “The Department of Statistics apologises to […]

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Shuntae Todd To Make Stand-Up Comedy Debut

September 7, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Whether bearing down on goal during her days as a Bermuda women’s national team footballer or injecting humour into her popular social media videos, Shuntae Todd has always understood the importance of good timing. Todd has been making people laugh for as long as she can remember, describing herself as a […]

Hamilton Insurance to go public

September 7, 2023

Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd, the Bermudian-headquartered holding company, has proposed to take the company public.
A notification has been sent to the US Securities and Exchange Control.
The company …

Teen artist Zea Swainson paints the town

September 7, 2023

Many children fantasise about being a superhero, a mermaid or some other mythical creature.
This summer teenager Zea Swainson brought the dream alive for hundreds of children at Harbour Nights in Hami…

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Belco’s parent Algonquin unloading assets

September 7, 2023

Belco’s parent company, struggling with massive debts and big losses and facing an aggressive activist investor, is looking for a new leader and selling off assets.
Its scramble for value comes as th…

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Tropical Storm Lee on course to become major hurricane

September 7, 2023

Bermuda is in the potential line of fire next week for Lee, the next major hurricane of the season.
Forecasts showed Hurricane Lee, expected to surge to Category 4 strength as it headed over unseasona…

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Jonathan Betts (1971-2023): charitable lawyer and athlete

September 7, 2023

A top lawyer who channelled his love of athletics into charity work was one of the founding partners at one of the island’s main law firms.
Jonathan Betts, known as Jonnie, was head of the corporate, …

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‘I wanted to better my life for me and my children’

September 7, 2023

A woman who moved into the Transformational Living Centre for Families in its first year of operation said its programme had helped change her approach to life.
The 33-year-old found that listening to…

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US adventurer who twice tried ‘walk’ to Bermuda arrested

September 7, 2023

A Florida man who twice attempted a crossing to Bermuda inside an inflatable bubble has once more has his seafaring plans scuppered by the US Coast Guard.
Reza Baluchi, an Iranian-born extreme adventu…

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Police officer: video in Dill trial good enough for identification

September 7, 2023

A police officer has defended the identification process used to link Davin Dill to the 2020 murder of Joshua Rowse.
Detective Inspector Michael Redfern, who took over leadership of the investigation …

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Leverock On CNL, New Coach And More

September 6, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Danté Leverock said he is happy with his role as one of the most experienced members of the Bermuda team and has backed them to make a positive start to their Concacaf Nations League campaign. Bermuda face French Guiana in their opening League B, Group C match at the Flora Duffy […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 6 2023

September 6, 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 6] include acting appointments. Permanent Secretary Ministry Of Health Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0747/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level Publication date: 06 September 2023 Government Notice No. ____ Acting Appointment Permanent Secretary Ministry Of Health Mr. David Kendell, Director of Department […]

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Cricket: Barbados Defeat Bermuda By 40 Runs

September 6, 2023

[Written by Patrick Bean] Barbados defeated Bermuda by 40 runs at White Hill Field in the second match of the Bermuda Premier League [BPL]. The visitors won the toss and chose to bat first, posting a formidable total of 162 for eight in their quota of 20 overs. Yvan Grant led the batting for Barbados […]