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Liberty Mutual Bermuda hosts seven interns

July 24, 2023

Seven Bermudians have been taken on as interns at Liberty Mutual Bermuda, the company said in a statement.
The programme runs from May to September.
During their internships, each student is assigned …

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Students awarded Dame Marjorie Bean scholarships

July 24, 2023

Dayla Richards and D’wzjhane’ Smith have been named the latest recipients of the Dame Marjorie Bean Scholarship by the Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
The scholarship, which is …

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Ministry: 70 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday

July 24, 2023

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [July 24] with the list indicating that there are thirty-two bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 32 runs cancelled this morning, 38 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

Queue lines up Bermuda office

July 24, 2023

Queue Associates, the international business solutions company, has opened an office in Hamilton.
The company said the move is “a significant milestone in its commitment to strengthening its presence …

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Work to fix public access to Achilles Bay suffers delay

July 24, 2023

Work to improve public access to an east end beach has been set back by technical snags, according to the Government, and will not be complete before Cup Match as previously hoped.
Lieutenant-Colonel …

Bermuda Tourism Authority and RenaissanceRe to sponsor Gold Cup

July 24, 2023

The Bermuda Tourism Authority and RenaissanceRe have committed to sponsoring this year’s Bermuda Gold Cup and Junior Gold Cup.
The BTA will sponsor the World Match Racing Tour Bermuda Gold Cup in part…

Apex Group expands Japan presence

July 24, 2023

Apex Group, the Bermudian-based global financial services provider, is to expand its presence in Japan.
The company has announced its agreement to acquire Axess Accounting Office, a provider of corpor…

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BNT’s calendar of island architecture now for sale

July 24, 2023

A calendar showcasing some of the best photographs of Bermuda’s architecture is now available.
The Bermuda National Trust’s 2024 architectural calendar will feature photographs submitted through its B…

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BNT Calendar Features Island’s Architecture

July 24, 2023

The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] announced that their annual calendar for 2024 is now available, with the calendar showcasing photography submitted through a Built Heritage Calendar Photo Contest, featuring Bermuda’s unique architecture A spokesperson said, “The People’s Choice winner was Laurie Zuill, whose stunning photo of Duke of Clarence Street in St. George’s is featured […]

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Richards & Smith Receive Scholarships

July 24, 2023

The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, announced that Dayla Richards and D’wzjhane’ Smith are both recipients of the 2023 Dame Marjorie Bean Scholarship. A spokesperson said, “Each student was awarded $1500 for use towards their scholastic endeavours. The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter awards the scholarship annually to a Bermudian female in a […]

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Roundtable Held On Advancing FinTech

July 24, 2023

The Bermuda Government’s Economic Development Department [EDD] led a roundtable discussion on June 27th that brought together industry stakeholders and DABA-licensed companies. A spokesperson said, “This strategic dialogue marks a critical step in the ongoing evolution of Bermuda’s FinTech ecosystem, reinforcing the island’s position as a leader in digital asset regulation. “These insightful discussions explored […]

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Dates & Morbey Earn 2023 PwC Scholarships

July 24, 2023

PwC Bermuda announced the recipients of their annual scholarship awards, with D.S Malachi Dates earning the Peter Mitchell Scholarship, while Riley Morbey earned the ABIC PwC Award for Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “PwC Bermuda is pleased to announce this year’s winners of the 2023 Peter Mitchell Scholarship and the ABIC PwC Award for Bermuda […]

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71st Bermuda Gold Cup Starts On October 2

July 24, 2023

The 71st running of the Bermuda Gold Cup, hosted by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, will be presented in partnership with the Bermuda Tourism Authority, October 2-7. A spokesperson said, “Additionally, RenaissanceRe, a Bermuda-based global reinsurance provider, will also sponsor the event as well as the RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup, an invitational event for Optimist […]

Schriber appointed Arch Reinsurance president

July 24, 2023

Arch Reinsurance, part of Bermudian-based Arch Capital Group, has announced that Jonathan Schriber will join the company as president effective August 1.
Mr Schriber will be based in the company’s Mor…

Assured Guaranty sells Assured Healthcare stake

July 24, 2023

Bermudian-based Assured Guaranty has transferred the ownership of its equity interest in Assured Healthcare Partners to an entity owned and controlled by its founder, Jim Pieri, the company announced….

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Government defends BOPP consultation process

July 24, 2023

The Government has defended its plan to ban fishing in 20 per cent of Bermuda’s waters, claiming it had made “every effort” to reach a compromise with fishermen opposed to the move.
The Ministry of Ho…

Agro ratings affirmed by AM Best

July 24, 2023

The credit ratings of Bermudian-based Assured Guaranty Re Overseas Ltd have been affirmed by AM Best, the credit ratings agency.
AM Best affirmed the ‘A+“ rating for financial strength and the ”aa“ lo…

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Father and son brave Regiment recruit camp

July 24, 2023

A father who encouraged his son to enlist in the Royal Bermuda Regiment recalled “good moments” as he watched the teenager take part in a recruit camp alongside him.
Private Keneik Wallen, 38, signed …

Jay Kempe survives dramatic weather in Rolex Fastnet Race

July 24, 2023

Bermudian sailor Jay Kempe has endured a baptism of fire on his debut in the prestigious Rolex Fastnet Race.
The former Olympic sailor and his fellow colleagues on board the yacht Ambitious were confr…

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Driver admits refusing breath test days after being banned from roads

July 24, 2023

A man refused to provide police with a breath sample on Saturday night — less than one week after being disqualified from driving on the island’s roads.
Kacy Green, 24, admitted to the offence, as we…

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Bermuda Hosts Successful Roundtable Discussion to Advance Its Digital Asset Ecosystem

July 24, 2023

Charting the future course of digital assets, the Bermuda Government’s Economic Development Department (EDD) led a roundtable discussion on June 27th that brought together industry stakeholders and DABA-licensed companies. This strategic dialogue marks a critical step in the ongoing evolution of Bermuda’s FinTech ecosystem, reinforcing the island’s position as a leader in digital asset regulation.

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Bermuda Day Awards presentation

July 24, 2023

On Friday July 21^st, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Sen. Owen Darrell, JP, hosted an award ceremony for the float winners of the 2023 Bermuda Day Parade. The award presentation took place at the Bermuda National Gallery.

The Minister also highlighted the partnership between the Ministry and the Bermuda Foundation in launching the Bermuda Day Fund, in support of the Parade participants.

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IDA Participate In Super Cup Opening Ceremony

July 24, 2023

[Updated with video] The International Development Academy Bermuda team took part in the Super Cup NI tournament opening ceremony festivities in Coleraine, Northern Ireland yesterday [July 23] on the eve of beginning the group stage play. A spokesperson said, “Super Cup NI [formerly NI Milk Cup est.1983] is one of the world’s most renowned youth […]

Swimmers take plunge at 2023 World Championships in Japan

July 24, 2023

Bermuda’s swimmers got their first taste of the pool in the 2023 World Championships on Sunday night.
Emma Harvey, who won two medals at the Central American and Caribbean Games this month, was first …

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Equestrian: Cody Rego Achieves Top Placings

July 24, 2023

Bermuda’s Cody Rego achieved top placings at Week 3 of the 2023 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival held in Traverse City, Michigan. A spokesperson said, “Riding the 9-year-old Zangersheide gelding Domingos JT Z, Cody captured first place in the TCHS Equestrian 3’6”/WEC Premier Equitation Cup. This talented team went on to score 94 points in the […]

Chris Douglas back in Cup Match after BCB rules county match counts towards ban

July 24, 2023

Somerset opening batter Chris Douglas is back in contention for Cup Match after the Bermuda Cricket Board ruled that the Eastern Counties first-round match between Bailey’s Bay and St David’s on Satur…

BF&M initiates ‘poison pill’ defence

July 24, 2023

BF&M’s board has put into place a controversial but highly effective takeover defence less than two months after Argus Group Holdings agreed to buy more than a third of the insurer.
The measure h…

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City and Government blame each other over collapsing wall

July 24, 2023

The Government and City of Hamilton are butting heads over who is responsible for the maintenance of a potentially dangerous section of wall on Court Street.
A section of the wall joining Sessions Ho…

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Bill to create licensed distilleries tabled in House

July 24, 2023

Legislation to guide the introduction of licensed distilleries on the island has been tabled in the House of Assembly
The Distilleries Licensing Act 2023 proposes the creation of a licensing regime fo…

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Fishermen reject MOU as bid to solve row over marine plan stalls

July 24, 2023

Fishermen are back on a collision course with Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, over the controversial Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme.
The Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda rejected a p…

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Classic car legislation tabled in the House

July 24, 2023

Legislation to regulate the importation of classic cars and their use on Bermuda’s roads has been tabled in the House of Assembly.
The Motor Car (Classic Car) Amendment Bill 2023 creates a new classif…

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Cup Match tea for seniors gets served for fifth year

July 24, 2023

The big game may be at in St George’s this year, but teatime with a Cup Match flourish is returning to Somerset Cricket Club, with up to 200 seniors invited to dress up in their Cup Match best.
The Te…

Bermuda’s electricity second most expensive in the world

July 24, 2023

Bermuda had the second most expensive electricity in the world in July 2023, according to ElectricRate.com.
Island residents paid 37 cents per kilowatt hour, far above the 14.2 cent global average.
…

Evolution of Pronto continues

July 24, 2023

Just 19 months after its launch, Pronto is processing more than 6,000 orders per month — and the best is yet to come, its founder promises.
Colin Rego, who heads Pronto and Sargasso Sea, the on-demand…

Abir: record number of insurance internships

July 24, 2023

A record number of students in Bermuda are gaining summer work experience at local insurers and reinsurers.
According to the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers, its members are hosting 103…

Island-headquartered Altamira gets double dose of good news

July 24, 2023

Altamira Therapeutics, a Bermudian-headquartered biotechnology company, has announced the publication of detailed results from its clinical trial with Bentrio nasal spray in house dust mite allergic r…

Privy Council trustee powers decision featured in law journal

July 24, 2023

A Privy Council case that clarified the boundaries of trustee powers in Bermuda has been featured in a prestigious law journal in the Far East.
An article in Asia Business Law Journal by Helen Wang, a…

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Astwood Dickinson Hosts ‘Gems’ Art Event

July 24, 2023

Astwood Dickinson recently hosted an event dubbed ‘The Gems of our Lives’ with global art consultant Holly Mazar-Fox and Creative Director from SUNA Brothers Jewelry, Danielle Barber. A spokesperson said, “Luxury jeweler Astwood Dickinson hosted a one-of-a-kind event over two soirees last week: ‘The Gems of our Lives,’ an intimate chat featuring global art consultant […]

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Bermuda Not Included In Top Islands List

July 24, 2023

[Written By Don Burgess] For the first time in eight years, Bermuda failed to make Travel & Leisure’s Top 25 Islands list for the region. Dominica was declared the winner of T & L’s The 25 Best Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas with a score of 93.66. Islands were rated on five […]

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Lovett Helping People Who Stutter Defeat It

July 24, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda resident Lee Lovett says an estimated 80 million people are “stutterers” – otherwise known as people who stutter [PWS] – the trauma leaving many with a negative perception of themselves. Mr Lovett knows more than most how stuttering can affect a person’s quality of life, relationships and adversely influence job […]

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Daley Concludes Ontario Championships

July 24, 2023

Elijah Daley continued competing in the 2023 Summer Ontario Swimming Championships inside the Toronto Pan Am Sports Center – Competition Pool. On day three, Daley swam another two personal bests. During the men’s 4 x 100m medley relay, Daley swam the 100m breaststroke lap clocking a personal best time of 1:07.95, his ESwim teammates finished 4th […]

Cleveland, Warwick and Somerset Bridge win in T20 First Division

July 23, 2023

Lord’s, St David’s (Flatts won toss): Cleveland County beat Flatts by 10 wickets

Q’shai Darrell claimed a wicket and dominated a match-winning partnership as Cleveland County thrashed Flatts in a…

Bailey’s Bay remain unbeaten with narrow T20 win over St David’s

July 23, 2023

Lord’s, St Davids (St David’s won toss): Bailey’s Bay beat St David’s by three wickets.
Delray Rawlins continued his sparkling form with another solid display as Bailey’s Bay kept their unbeaten r…

Somerset stars shine in easy win over Willow Cuts

July 23, 2023

Somerset Cricket Club (Willow Cuts won toss): Somerset beat Willow Cuts by nine wickets

Dominic Sabir scored a rapid 44 off 24 balls to guide Somerset to their first win in the BCB Athene T20 Pr…

Chris Douglas back in Cup Match after BCB says counties match counts towards ban

July 23, 2023

Somerset opening batsman Chris Douglas is back in contention for Cup Match after the Bermuda Cricket Board ruled that the Eastern Counties first-round match between Bailey’s Bay and St David’s on Satu…

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Photos & Video: Bermuda Day Float Winners

July 23, 2023

“While there was a record amount of rainfall recorded that day, there was also a record amount of Bermudian spirit shown,” Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell said as he hosted an award ceremony for the float winners of the 2023 Bermuda Day Parade. A Government spokesperson said, “On Friday July 21st, the […]

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24 Local Recruit Firefighters To Train In UK

July 23, 2023

24 local recruit firefighters are scheduled to travel to the U.K. next month to receive specialist training that will certify them as aircraft rescue firefighters, and “barring any unforeseen problems, the newly trained Fire Officers will replace the overseas consultant firefighters” in October, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said. Speaking in the House of Assembly, the […]

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Passing Out Parade Held For Police Constables

July 23, 2023

The Bermuda Police Service welcomed nine constables with an official Passing Out Parade at Police Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “At 4pm Thursday, 20th July 2023 the Passing Out Parade for Recruit Foundation Course 82 took place at Police Headquarters in Prospect, Devonshire. “Nine Constables, consisting of three women and six men […]

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Minister Furbert Thanks Transportation Sector

July 23, 2023

“On Saturday, July 15th, we experienced an influx of almost 10,000 cruise passengers,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said, adding that he wants to ”acknowledge the commendable efforts and collaboration of all stakeholders who contributed to the seamless transportation experience for these visitors.” Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [July 21] the Minister said, […]

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Rider & Two Pedestrians Injured In Collision

July 23, 2023

A local male rider as well as a “visiting male pedestrian and a visiting female pedestrian” were taken to hospital for treatment following a collision on Front Street. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:15am Saturday, 22nd July 2023, a collision occurred involving a motorcyclist and two pedestrians on Front Street in the City of Hamilton, […]