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Burgeoning talent Marcus Scotland offers optimism for St George’s

The dust of Cup Match would not have yet settled in St George’s, and the associated grief will likely not much subside until hope again springs next year, after the latest midsummer failure.
Yet not t…

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Beach volleyball team advance to Commonwealth Youth Games quarter-finals

The Bermuda women’s beach volleyball team has reached the quarter-finals of the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad & Tobago.
The pair of Kayley Hamilton and Natalie Gazzard overcame Yvette Uwase…

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Reinsurance firm plans to build nine-storey Front Street offices

Design plans for a new nine-storey, state-of-the-art commercial building on Front Street with “international-calibre office space“ have been released.

The Royal Gazette requested an update on pro…

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Lopes savours Hambletonian Oaks title triumph

Tyler Lopes enjoyed the finest moment of his harness racing career after helping trainer Marcus Melander claim a maiden Hambletonian Oaks title at Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey at the weekend.
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Beach Volleyball team advance to quarter-finals of Commonwealth Youth Games

The Bermuda women’s beach volleyball team has reached the quarter-finals of the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago.
The pair of Kayley Hamilton and Natalie Gazzard overcame Yvette Uwase a…

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Bermuda secure first win at Concacaf Under-15 Championship

Bermuda revived their hopes of advancing beyond the group stage after securing a first win at the Concacaf Under-15 Boys’ Championship in Curaçao on Monday.
Logan Jimenez’s second half strike earned V…

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Zyon Minors wins Polaris education award

Zyon Minors has been named recipient of the 2023 Polaris Holding Company Ltd Education Award, for the second consecutive year.
Zyon, the daughter of Otis Minors, a dedicated twenty-one-year veteran at…

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International tax announcement expected

David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, is expected to make a major announcement to update the island on the international tax issue.
The media briefing comes as the Organisation of Economic …

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Argo reports $500,000 Q2 loss

Bermudian-based Argo Group, purchased in February by Brookfield Reinsurance for $1.1 billion, has reported a second-quarter net loss attributable to common shareholders of $500,000.
That compares with…

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Prevention And Control Of Infectious Diseases

The Ministry of Health is “inviting persons in the hospitality industry to a virtual training webinar on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases in the Hospitality Sector on August 16, 2023.” A Government spokesperson said, “The training session, presented by the Caribbean Public Health Agency [CARPHA], provides an introduction to and the background of […]

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Sanshou Team Enjoy Impressive Medal Haul

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaelin Cox captured three gold medals for the Bermuda Sanshou Association at the Fourth Pan American Kungfu Championships in Markham, Ontario. Cox claimed four medals in traditional kungfu, winning the men’s over-18 southern openhand, imitation form and long weapons. He also won bronze in broadswords. The team of 16 athletes participated in […]

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Boxing: Adrian Roach Defeated In Colombia

[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach suffered a controversial defeat to Aaron Prince, of Trinidad and Tobago, at the American Boxing Confederation Junior, Youth, and Women’s Championships in Cali, Colombia, yesterday [August 6]. Roach, 21, has claimed the judges scored the three-round amateur contest in his favour, only for the referee to deduct him two […]

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30 Minute Video: August 7 ZBM Evening News

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]

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Sompo appoints Cornelia Röskau to top post

Bermudian-based Sompo International, the global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, has appointed Cornelia Röskau as chief executive officer of its European legal e…

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SiriusPoint partners with Eaton Gate

SiriusPoint has partnered with Eaton Gate, a London-based managing general underwriter, to primarily focus on British property casualty insurance business.
The Bermudian-headquartered global specialty…

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Nominations invited for annual Technology Innovation Awards

Nominations are open for the annual Technology Innovation Awards, the Government’s Economic Development Department has announced.
Since 2007, the EDD said, it has taken great pride in recognising Berm…

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Weekend shooting victim in intensive care

A shooting over the weekend is a reminder “that we all must remain vigilant in ridding our community of the scourge of violence”, the national security minister said today.
Two men were shot at the cl…

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Six Bermudian students join Ariel Re as interns

Six Bermudian students have been selected to participate in a summer internship programme at Ariel Re, the global reinsurer.
The company said Alison Hyland, Emma Stegmann, Giovanni Hollis, Kieran Malo…

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Butterfield up 33 cents on NYSE

The RG/BSX Index closed on Monday unchanged at 2,340.31.
Some 11,900 shares in Argus Group Holdings changed hands for a total turnover of $71,400. The stock closed unchanged at $6.
Overseas, Butterfie…

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Hiscox to offer US insurance capacity with FloodFlash

Hiscox, the global specialist insurer headquartered in Bermuda, is to provide capacity for FloodFlash, the first insurance technology company to offer sensor-enabled parametric flood insurance.
Announ…

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Essent posts second quarter net of $172 million

Essent Group, the mortgage re/insurer based in Bermuda, has reported second quarter net income of $172.2 million, down from $231.8 million in the prior year quarter.
New insurance written for the quar…

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Beach Volleyball Team Reach Quarter-Finals

[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda women’s beach volleyball team has reached the quarter-finals of their competition at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago. Bermuda pair Kayley Hamilton and Natalie Gazzard defeated Yvette Uwase and Claire Uwase, of Rwanda, 23-21, 21-16 in the round of 16 today [August 7]. They will face Canada in […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 7 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Aug 7] include notification of planning applications registered, permanent resident certificate and notice of intended marriage. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on August 7, 2023 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0668/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 07 August 2023 […]

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Weather Forecast For Tuesday August 8

Tuesday, August 8 is expected to see cloudy periods with a few showers around, easing overnight, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at […]

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24-Year-Old Man In ICU After Shooting

The 24-year-old man who was shot in the chest last night [August 6] is in the ICU, while the 31-year-old man who was shot in the hand has been discharged from hospital, the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “As the investigation continues into that confirmed firearms incident which occurred around 11:13 last evening […]

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Photos/Video: Crane Incident In Pembroke

A crane crashed over an embankment in Pembroke this afternoon [August 7]. While not officially confirmed at this time people on scene indicated that it did not appears that anyone as seriously injured. Confirmed information is limited at this time, however we have reached out to officials and will update as able. Related Stories Photos/Video: […]

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Emergency services called after crane rolls down embankment

Traffic was being diverted this afternoon after a crane toppled over and rolled down an embankment.
The Island Construction crane fell into a firm’s storage yard as it drove along St John’s Road in Pe…

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UK passenger admits assaulting people on plane causing flight to divert

A British man on board a flight to the Dominican Republic headbutted another passenger and assaulted three other people forcing the plane to land in Bermuda.
Ian Claxton, 35, admitted to injuring and …

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Somersfield To Grant Equity & Merit Scholarships

Somersfield Academy announced new scholarship opportunities for students entering between M4 [MYP] to DP [Diploma Program] levels for academic years 2023/24 and 2024/25. A spokesperson said, “Following through with its strategic vision, the Equity and Merit Scholarships aim to empower students in the Bermuda community to become global leaders. These scholarships are for academically excellent […]

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Miller’s Poems Published In The Punch Magazine

Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller has had six poems published in The Punch Magazine – an international digital magazine of arts, literature and culture based in India. Ms Miller has published ten collections of poetry, many of which are about Bermuda. The Punch article reads: “We feature six of [Ms Miller’s] poems here. While ‘Missing […]

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Triathletes In Commonwealth Youth Games

The Individual Triathlon events took place at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago. In the Women’s Individual Super Sprint Distance, Bermuda’s Fenella Wightman finished in 9th place clocking a time of 36:12, while Daria Desmond finished 16th in a time of 39:14. Jackson Langley finished in 7th place during the Men’s Individual Super Sprint […]

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Govt Email & Phone Service Interruptions

Several Government Departments are “experiencing ongoing internet/email and phone service interruptions, due to a damaged circuit system.” A Government spokesperson said, “The departments impacted include but are not limited to the Department of Parks headquarters, Department of Health [Victoria Clinic], Consumer Affairs, Department of Employee & Organizational Development, Department of Workforce Development and others. “The […]

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The Public is Invited to Nominate Winning Bermuda-Based Technologies

Today the Economic Development Department (EDD) launched the nominating period for its annual Technology Innovation Awards, also known as the Tech Awards. Since 2007, the EDD has taken great pride in recognising Bermuda-based companies and solutions that have significantly contributed to the technology industry locally and internationally.

Every year, the TechAwards celebrate the ingenuity of Bermudian and Bermuda-based creators and innovators who have demonstrated exceptional achievements within Bermuda’s technology industry.

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Ariel Re Welcomes New Summer Interns

Ariel Re has welcomed a new group of summer interns – Alison Hyland, Emma Stegmann, Giovanni Hollis, Kieran Malott, Lauren Way, and Sophia Stevens – in the Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Ariel Re, a global reinsurance business with offices in Bermuda, London and Hong Kong, has welcomed a new group of summer interns in the […]

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More Medals Won At Kung Fu Championships

Bermuda captured more medals at the fourth Pan American Kung Fu Championships in Markham, Ontario. Harrison Selkirk lost 2 rounds to 0 in the final to win silver, while Jonathan Trott secured a bronze medal with a walkover win in his third place match. Enzi Johnston lost 2 rounds to 0 in her semi-final, while […]

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Nominations Open For 2023 Tech Awards

Today the Economic Development Department [EDD] launched the nominating period for its annual Technology Innovation Awards, also known as the Tech Awards. A spokesperson said, “Since 2007, the EDD has taken great pride in recognising Bermuda-based companies and solutions that have significantly contributed to the technology industry locally and internationally. “Every year, the TechAwards celebrate […]

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Swimmers Compete At Commonwealth Youth

Bermuda swimmers began competing at the Commonwealth Youth Games, in Trinidad and Tobago. Marleigh Howes took to the pool for the women’s 50m butterfly finishing 23rd overall touching the wall in a time of 29:64, Isabella Howes finished 25th with a time of 29:80. During the women’s 200m freestyle Isabella Howes finished 12th clocking 2:12.34, […]

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Kaden Hopkins savours Tour of Guadeloupe stage victory

Kaden Hopkins reached another a career-milestone after securing his biggest win with professional team Vendee U competing in the Tour of Guadeloupe on Sunday.
The Bermudian cyclist won the second stag…

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Hopkins Wins Stage At Tour Of Guadeloupe

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda cyclist Kaden Hopkins has achieved another career milestone after winning the second stage of the Tour of Guadeloupe yesterday [August 6]. Hopkins, competing for French team Vendee U, a Division One development outfit for Team TotalEnergies, finished the 161.4km stage from Morne-à-l’Eau to Port-Louis in 3:51:44. His team-mate Lucas Boniface […]

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Football: St Lucia Defeat Bermuda U15 Team

The 2023 CONCACAF Boys’ Under-15 Championship in the Dominican Republic and Curacao got started yesterday [August 6] with a full slate of action in both League A and League B. Bermuda took on Saint Lucia in their opening match, falling 2 – 0. Related Stories Football: Peter Silvester Saves Three Penalties Bermuda Teams Prepare For […]

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Somerset launch inquiry into club blazer-burning incident

Somerset Cricket Club have launched an investigation into the burning of a club blazer alleged to have been set ablaze by one of their own Cup Match players.
Wicketkeeper Khiry Furbert is alleged to h…

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St George trying to entice more local business

The Corporation of St George has launched a social-media campaign to entice new business in advance of new redevelopment expected soon for the old town.
One advertisement raises the prospect of a busi…

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Best captive owners save billions

AM Best-rated captive insurance companies posted a strong year in 2022, doubling pretax operating income over the previous year and recording the largest premium increase in a decade.
A new Best’s Mar…

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The best travel destination this summer

The hugely popular holiday destination this summer is the easy-to-reach archipelago comprising Some Day Isle, One Day Isle and After Summer Isle.
Visitors here do absolutely nothing but make the state…

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Distillery law could help create new jobs, says Gosling’s

Recently tabled legislation aimed at creating distilleries on the island could potentially help to create jobs and options for tourists, according to the head of Gosling’s Bermuda.
The Distilleries Li…

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Police Confirm: Two People Have Been Shot

[Updating] The police have confirmed that there was a shooting this evening in the west end, and two people have been injured. The police said that, “We can confirm that two people have been injured. One individual sustained a bullet wound to the chest, the other an injury to the hand. Both individuals have now […]

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Court rules Government broke the law on US postal deal

The Government broke the law in partnering with a US company to create an overseas online shopping and shipping channel, the Supreme Court has found.
Puisne Judge Larry Mussenden has also called for t…

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Two people injured in shooting

Two men have been shot ― one in the chest and one in the hand, police said.
The incident took place on George’s Bay Road which is close to Morgan’s Point.
A police spokesman sad: “Information is very…

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Adrian Roach laments defeat to Aaron Prince in Colombia

Adrian Roach was left disappointed after suffering a controversial defeat to Aaron Prince, of Trinidad and Tobago at the American Boxing Confederation Junior, Youth, and Women’s Championships in Cali,…

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Fighters clinch medal haul at Pan Am Kung Fu Championships

Bermuda’s athletes did the island proud competing at the Pan American Kung Fu Championships in Ontario, Canada, at the weekend.
The team of Garon Wilkinson, Kaelin Cox, Talia Iris, Errin Cann, Krista …

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