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Reminder of Commemorative Stamps

July 4, 2023

The Bermuda Post Office (BPO) is reminding the public that the Commemorative Stamp marking the Coronation His Majesty King Charles III is available for purchase.

As the public will recall, King Charles III was crowned on May 6^th at Westminster Abbey.

The Post Office produced one thousand (1,000) first day covers and this commemorative stamp was the first to be issued within the Commonwealth or the Overseas Territories.

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Weather Forecast For Wednesday July 5

July 4, 2023

Wednesday, July 5 is expected to be sunny periods, 1 or 2 morning showers, few showers overnight, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be […]

Fidelis raises $89 million in IPO

July 4, 2023

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited has raised net proceeds of more than $89 million in an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.
FIHL, the global re/insurer headquartered in Bermuda w…

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More flights to the Azores

July 4, 2023

Seasonal air service between Bermuda and the Azores will be bolstered next month, according to the latest flight schedule.
The August schedule, recently published on the LF Wade International Airport …

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King Charles III stamps still on offer

July 4, 2023

People can still buy a special stamp that marked the Coronation of King Charles III.
To celebrate the first new British monarch to ascend the throne in 70 years, the Bermuda Post Office issued 1,000 …

PartnerRe appoints Thomas Smith to global role

July 4, 2023

PartnerRe, the Bermudian-based global reinsurer, has appointed Thomas Smith as head of global clients and broker management.
He succeeds Fiona Mitchell who is leaving the reinsurance industry.
James B…

Alan Gray appoints Seth Patel as CEO

July 4, 2023

Seth Patel has been appointed chief executive officer of Alan Gray LLC, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Bermudian-based run-off specialist Premia Holdings Ltd.
Alan Gray is an adviser to insurers, rein…

Sompo International appoints Garcia Matas to role

July 4, 2023

Sompo International, the Bermudian-based global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, has appointed Jesús García Matas as head of property insurance for Iberia.
Mr Ga…

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Ministry: 77 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday

July 4, 2023

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [July 4], with the list indicating that there are twenty-four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 24 runs cancelled this morning, 53 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

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Teenager’s bike stolen at knifepoint

July 4, 2023

Two teenagers who allegedly stole a man’s motorcycle at knifepoint over the weekend have been arrested.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said that at about 11pm on Sunday, a man visited the…

Caitlyn Bobb misses out on CAC Games 400 metres final

July 4, 2023

Caitlyn Bobb failed to qualify for the 400 metres final at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games today.
The 20-year-old finished seventh in heat one, clocking 55.73sec, as race winner Paolo Mo…

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Two Teenagers Arrested Following Robbery

July 4, 2023

The police have arrested two suspects — a 16-year-old male and a 17-year-old male — after an 18-year-old male was “robbed of his motorcycle at knifepoint.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023, an 18-year-old male attended Hamilton Police Station and reported that he was robbed of his motorcycle at […]

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Cup Match Extravaganza set for King’s Square

July 4, 2023

The Corporation of St George plans to get the Cup Match festivities started early this year with a celebration in King’s Square this month and is looking for vendors to take part.
A spokesman for the …

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Burt takes his place at Caricom Conference

July 4, 2023

David Burt is joining other Caribbean heads of states in Trinidad & Tobago this week – 50 years after an intergovernmental organisation was formed in the country.
One of the world’s oldest integr…

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Premier’s Concert set for Sunday

July 4, 2023

An annual musical celebration that was postponed out of respect for the late trade unionist Ottiwell Simmons has been rescheduled for Sunday.
The Premier’s Concert, hosted by the Department of Culture…

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Bermuda U17 Men’s National Basketball Team

July 4, 2023

The Bermuda Basketball Association has announced the Under-17 Men’s National Select team which will be going on a developmental tour from July 18th – 25th to Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. Bermuda Under 17 Men’s National Select Team Cameron Basden Tristan Currelly DeNash Davis Damitri Edwards Matthew Henry Jacob Hines Quinton Husband Kai Lowery Jacinto Saints Ralph […]

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Speeding tickets soar for June compared with May

July 4, 2023

Police have reported a decline in serious-injury, slight-injury and damage-only collisions during the second quarter of this year compared with the first, but a rise in fatal collisions from four to s…

Caitlyn Bobb misses out on CAC Games 400-metre final

July 4, 2023

Caitlyn Bobb failed to qualify for the 400-metre final at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games today.
The 20-year-old finished seventh in heat one, clocking 55.73sec, as race winner Paolo Mor…

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Candy Stripers Earn $12,000 In Scholarships

July 4, 2023

The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda presented college scholarships to Mishale Corday, Gabriele Young, Sascha Burchall and Sierra DeSousa, and candy stripers Adasia Trott and Arianna Smith “were presented with special financial awards in recognition of their outstanding commitment to the program during the Covid-19 pandemic.” A spokesperson said, “Every year, the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] […]

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AA Flight Returns Due To “Odor In The Cabin”

July 4, 2023

An American Airlines flight returned to Charlotte due to an “issue with odor in the cabin,” according to a report from Queen City News. The story said, “An American Airlines flight reported mechanical issues on Sunday, returning to Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. “In a statement, AA said Flight 2044 from Charlotte to Bermuda had an issue with […]

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Photos: 2023 CedarBridge Academy Graduation

July 4, 2023

The CedarBridge Academy Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2023 took place recently, with students receiving their certificates after years of hard work as proud families, teachers, and friends gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating students. Related Stories Photos & Video: CedarBridge Academy Awards Photos: CedarBridge Celebrate Languages Week Photos: 2022 CedarBridge Academy Graduation Photos: […]

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Fidelis: Closing Of Initial Public Offering

July 4, 2023

Fidelis Insurance Holdings announced the closing of its initial public offering. A spokesperson said, “Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited, a global [re]insurance company, headquartered in Bermuda with offices in Ireland and the United Kingdom [Company], announced the closing of its initial public offering of an aggregate of 15,000,000 common shares, including 7,142,857 common shares sold by […]

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Aegon To Move ‘Legal Seat’ To Bermuda

July 4, 2023

Aegon announced that it “intends to move its legal seat to Bermuda” noting that “Bermuda has an established, well regarded regulatory regime that will facilitate the implementation of our strategy.” A spokesperson said, “Aegon announces that it intends to move its legal seat to Bermuda. Subsequently, Aegon’s group supervision will transfer from the DNB to […]

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Inline Ball Hockey: Tropics & Islanders Win

July 4, 2023

The Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey League season continued with a double-header taking place and producing a total of 29 goals at the PCC Hockey Rink. Southampton Sailors 4 Tuckers Town Tropics 9 In the opener, the Tuckers Town Tropics defeated the Southampton Sailors 9 – 4. Kris Abramowski, Wyatt Hall and Adam Mattatal all scored two […]

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RA Directed To ‘Commence Appropriate Actions’

July 4, 2023

The Minister of Home Affairs received a letter from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources notifying him of “BELCO’s breach of the Clean Air Act 1991″ and he has directed “the Regulatory Authority to commence appropriate actions.” The June 30th official notices had an item titled ‘Direction to the Regulatory Authority Regarding BELCO Emissions’, which was signed […]

Cycling team aiming to put Bermuda firmly on the map at CAC Games

July 4, 2023

Conor White is adamant that the Central American and Caribbean Games in El Salvador are another golden opportunity for Bermuda’s cyclists to underline their growing reputation in the region.
The 23-ye…

People ready to party again in events spaces

July 4, 2023

Cyniqua Anderson picked a tough time to launch her business, Just Dreams Events.
Almost as soon as she launched a venue space at Southside, St David’s, in February 2021 a stay-at-home order followed….

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Belco told to clean up its act

July 4, 2023

The environment department has informed the Minister of Home Affairs that Belco has breached the Clean Air Act 1991, and the Regulatory Authority has been instructed to take action.
In a Government No…

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BIU defends minimum wage and counting of gratuity

July 4, 2023

The head of the Bermuda Industrial Union has defended the minimum wage and how it is applied to the hospitality industry — after a former MP who pushed for the pay threshold said the island’s politica…

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‘I felt pushed out of my country’

July 4, 2023

Bermudians equivalent to an entire parish now live in England and Wales, according to the latest British census figures.
The island’s high costs, limited work opportunities and the chance of better he…

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Green light for extra runs on Orange Route

July 4, 2023

The ferry service to St George’s has been improved with a more consistent schedule and more runs in August.
Local MPs have also mentioned the possibility of offering a daily service, although no comm…

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Disgruntled WestJet passenger receives compensation

July 4, 2023

A former MP and his wife were compensated by a Canadian airline for travel disruption after the company considered their claim for a third time.
John Barritt said they were each paid C$1,000 (about $7…

OneComm increases mobile phone rates

July 4, 2023

Mobile phone service provider, One Communications, is increasing the rates for monthly service as of August 1.
The company told customers by e-mail Monday that the price of service for mobile plans li…

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Liam Flannery Competes In Otley GP In UK

July 4, 2023

Liam Flannery represented Team PB Performance at the Otley GP in England. The Otley Town Centre Races remain the most prestigious criteriums in the British racing calendar, with past winners including Tom Pidcock, Lizzy Deignan, Mark Cavendish, Adam Blythe, and Jonny Clay. In a field of 89 riders, Flannery crossed the line 44th. Related Stories […]

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CAC: Women’s Hockey Defeated, Bowling Today

July 4, 2023

The Bermuda women’s hockey team lost 2-0 to Jamaica in their fifth-eighth classification match at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, yesterday [July 3]. Bermuda face Puerto Rico tomorrow in the seventh-eighth classification match. Meanwhile, Bermuda’s bowlers will be in action in San Salvador, El Salvador, in the quintets […]

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Sean Trott Has High Hopes For Island Games

July 4, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda distance runner Sean Trott said he would be “over the moon” to return home with a medal from the NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey, the Channel Islands. Trott is aiming to add to the three bronze medals [10,000 metres, half-marathon individual and half-marathon team] he won at the Isle […]

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Carey Olsen Announces 13 Senior Promotions

July 4, 2023

Carey Olsen announced the promotion of 13 lawyers across the group including Bermuda’s Honor Desmond-Tetlow. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen is pleased to announce the promotion of 13 lawyers across the firm’s Bermuda, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Jersey, London and Singapore offices, with effect from 1 July 2023. “Those promoted to counsel are: Bermuda: Honor Desmond-Tetlow […]

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Video: ‘Enhanced Ferry Service To St. George’s’

July 3, 2023

“I am pleased to announce the commencement of enhanced ferry service to St George’s,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said today. Minister Furbert said, “As media members will know, the St. George’s community has expressed a strong desire for consistent and enhanced ferry services, particularly during the summer season. This sentiment has been conveyed through […]

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MP Jackson On Education, Changes & More

July 3, 2023

“Students, parents and teachers within the Bermuda Public School System should be proud of their accomplishments achieved during the 2022/2023 academic year—despite the cloud of uncertainty hanging over some of their futures courtesy of the Progressive Labour Party [PLP],” according to MP Susan Jackson. Ms Jackson said, “The One Bermuda Alliance especially congratulates the class […]

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July 5: Consulate To Host Reception For Students

July 3, 2023

On Wednesday [July 5], the U.S. Consulate General will host a special reception to celebrate high school graduates admitted into U.S. colleges and universities. A spokesperson said, “U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette will also welcome undergraduates and recent graduates of U.S. institutions to share their experiences and network with rising first-year students. “Where: Cedarhurst, the […]

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Marsh Folly Road Lane Closure Extended

July 3, 2023

“The Ministry of Public Works advised “motorists and pedestrians that due to concrete not being available until late last week, the ongoing Marsh Folly Road rock cut repair works had to be extended to Friday, July 14th, 2023.” A Government spokesperson said, “The repair work will continue to require a lane closure. The lane closures […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For July 3 2023

July 3, 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 3] include permanent resident certificate, notification of planning applications registered, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Permanent Resident Certificate – 31ZA Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Permanent Resident Certificate – PRC 31ZA Notice ID: GN0560/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Immigration Publication date: 03 July 2023 […]

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30 Minute Video: July 3 ZBM Evening News

July 3, 2023

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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Weather Forecast For Tuesday July 4

July 3, 2023

Tuesday, July 4 is expected to be generally sunny, chance of an afternoon shower, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 6.16am and […]

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Skyport warns travellers to be prepared for delays

July 3, 2023

Air travellers can expect flight disruption over the July 4 holiday and into the summer season.
Skyport, the operator of LF Wade International Airport, said it expected a continuation of delayed and …

Paradise Mobile signs MOU with AALTO HAPS

July 3, 2023

The Bermuda mobile network operator, Paradise Mobile, has signed a memorandum of understanding to enter into a strategic partnership with high-flying UK company, AALTO HAPS.
It allows them to contribu…

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Marsh Folly Road lane closure to continue longer than expected

July 3, 2023

A temporary lane closure in Pembroke will continue for longer than previously expected, the Ministry of Public Works announced this afternoon.
A public notice from the Ministry stated that a temporary…

Butterfield up 84 cents on NYSE

July 3, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed on Monday unchanged at 2,073.69 after a day of no trading.
Overseas, Butterfield Bank closed up 84 cents (3.07 per cent) at $28.20 on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Announcement of Enhanced Ferry Service to St. George’s

July 3, 2023

The Minister of Transport, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, held a press conference this morning regarding enhanced ferry service to St George’s. Following Minister Furbert’s remarks, the area Members of Parliament, Renee Ming and Kim Swan and the Mayor of Corporation of St. George, Quinell Francis, gave brief comments.

REMARKS: The Hon. Wayne Furbert JP MP, Minister of Transport

Good morning.

R&Q Insurance posts pre-tax operating loss of $33.3 million

July 3, 2023

R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd, the Bermudian-based non-life global specialty insurance company focusing on the programme management and legacy insurance businesses, has reported a group pre-tax oper…