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Not the result we wanted – but what a special two days for Bermuda

August 10, 2023

Cup Match 2023 is in the books, and while we didn’t get the result we wanted at St George’s there were some positives to take away. Now is about trying to put as many positives together as possible to…

ICC representative gives Bermuda thumbs-up ahead of T20 World Cup Qualifier

August 10, 2023

Billy MacDermott, the International Cricket Council Americas regional development officer, is satisfied with Bermuda’s state of preparedness to host the Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifie…

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Video: U.S. Consulate Spotlight Giovanni Hollis

August 10, 2023

The U.S. Consulate General launched a new student spotlight video featuring Bermudian Giovanni Hollis, who shares why studying in the United States was his top choice. “I wanted the flexibility and freedom to choose my major,” says the ambitious student who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering with a double minor in health […]

Bacardi goes big in Russia

August 10, 2023

Bacardi, the Bermudian-based drinks giant, is capitalising on demand in Russia, as other Western businesses are moving away.
Since the invasion of Ukraine in February last year, companies have been fl…

Severe thunderstorms cause $35bn in insured losses

August 10, 2023

Severe thunderstorms accounted for up to 70 per cent of all insured natural catastrophe losses in the first half of 2023, according to a new report from the Swiss Re Institute.
The report revealed tha…

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ABIC Awards Scholarships To 22 Students

August 10, 2023

Twenty-two Bermudian students received scholarships worth $630,000 at the annual Association of Bermuda International Companies Education Awards [ABICEA] luncheon. A spokesperson said, “Funded by donations from ABIC member companies, which are Bermuda-based international companies, the ABICEA programme is one of the island’s largest and longest-running scholarships programmes. Over its 46-year history it has supported more […]

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Interim Opposition leader to be sworn in

August 10, 2023

Jarion Richardson, an MP with the One Bermuda Alliance since 2020, is expected to be named as the new interim Leader of the Opposition today in a ceremony at Government House.
The 44-year-old Paget We…

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OBA slams Government for breach of tendering rules

August 10, 2023

The One Bermuda Alliance has condemned the Government for going into competition with private firms and flouting procurement rules in the process.
Scott Pearman, the Shadow Minister of Legal Affairs, …

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Stanley Morton (1935-2023): man of the people

August 10, 2023

Stanley Morton, a Progressive Labour Party stalwart from the historic “class of 1968” General Election, has been mourned by the party as its consistent advocate for the constituency of Pembroke East C…

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Work-permit and immigration reforms planned

August 10, 2023

The Government plans to automate the work-permit application process and revise restricted job categories to attract new residents to the island.
The proposals were outlined in Strategic Priority 5: …

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Drunk couple pay price for air rage

August 10, 2023

A drunken couple whose violent and abusive behaviour on a plane caused a flight to the Dominican Republic to divert to Bermuda this month have been fined more than $4,000.
Ian Claxton, 35, and Aimee …

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World Diabetes Prevention Day Set For Aug 14

August 10, 2023

The International Diabetes Federation will recognize World Diabetes Prevention Day on August 14. A spokesperson said, “The International Diabetes Federation has established Monday, August 14th to be recognized as World Diabetes Prevention Day. August 14th falls exactly three months before World Diabetes Day, recognized globally on November 14th. “On August 14th, the Bermuda Diabetes Association […]

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Conyers Happy To Make Start Line In Glasgow

August 10, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Caitlin Conyers will take to the start line for the elite women’s individual time-trial at the UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, today [August 10]. Conyers admits she has maintained a low profile in the build-up to the event, having missed the championships two years ago because of a positive […]

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Bermuda On ‘Most Beautiful People Born’ List

August 10, 2023

Bermuda has been named one of the top places where beautiful people are born by a beauty and wellness website. StyleSeat, an online destination for beauty and wellness professionals and clients, ranks the island as high as second when it comes to “birthing the hottest celebrities globally.” They point to actress Lena Headey, who starred […]

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Timeline angers groups opposed to Fairmont Southampton plan

August 10, 2023

Environmental groups opposed to the redevelopment of the Fairmont Southampton hotel have cried foul over a government timeline to file objections.
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce an…

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British Airways pilot chooses Bermuda for farewell flight

August 10, 2023

A British pilot who fell in love with Bermuda chose the island for his final flight in the captain’s seat of a commercial jetliner.
Paul Griffin, 62, put an end to his professional flying days after …

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Bed wait times for emergency department down to 18.4 hours

August 10, 2023

Bed waiting times for emergency department patients have fallen but still remain at more than 18 hours on average, new figures show.
In the fortnight beginning July 17, waiting times peaked at an aver…

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BWS: a wet year for Bermuda includes warmer summer seas

August 10, 2023

Bermuda has recorded an epic summer for rainfall, with the month of May racking up a record 12.26 inches, the wettest in 74 years, and plenty of showers since.
Last month brought plenty of tank rain b…

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A karate master and student each celebrate distinction

August 10, 2023

A 15-year-old karate prodigy who attained his junior black belt in 2017 at age ten is now his teacher’s first student to reach advanced junior black belt below the age of 18.
Zachary Bishop has now at…

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Butterfield Share Repurchases For July 2023

August 10, 2023

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of July 2023, the Bank repurchased for cancellation 296,300 Common Shares at an average price of $29.93 per share. Related Stories Butterfield Introduces ‘Mobile Queueing’ Butterfield Sponsors ‘Beyond’ Programmes Butterfield Bank Common Share Dividend Butterfield Bank […]

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Ministry: 17 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday

August 10, 2023

The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Aug 10] with the list indicating that there are seventeen bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Department Updates On Bus Cancellations Buses Return To Full Passenger Capacity DPT Advise Of Bus Cancellations On Monday Department Updates On Public Bus Service Ombudsman On […]

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KPMG Co-Title Sponsor Of 2023 CARIF

August 10, 2023

KPMG is a co-title sponsor for the 7th Caribbean Infrastructure Forum [CARIF] 2023, which will be held at the Ritz-Carlton in Coconut Grove, Miami this September 18 – 19, 2023. A spokesperson said, “As we move out of the pandemic, the Caribbean is experiencing a new urgency to finance and build economy-developing, resilient infrastructure which […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Aug 9 2023

August 10, 2023

August 9 saw 20 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $695.00 BD. 20 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $32.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,340.31, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]