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KPMG to showcase career paths at student networking event

July 3, 2023

KPMG in Bermuda is to hold a networking event next week to showcase the career paths that students can follow at the firm.
The bi-annual event, K-Nect, is aimed at providing middle, senior, and colleg…

Presidential appointee to deliver keynote at Captive Conference

July 3, 2023

An appointee of US President Barack Obama is to be the keynote speaker at the Bermuda Captive Conference in September.
Carla Harris, a senior client adviser at Morgan Stanley, the investment bank and …

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Five Schools Receive Green Flag Eco Award

July 3, 2023

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] said they are “thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievement of five schools in Bermuda, as they have received the prestigious internationally recognized Green Flag award through the Eco-Schools Bermuda programme.” A spokesperson said, “This recognition showcases their unwavering commitment to sustainability and highlights the positive impact of student-led initiatives.” […]

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KMPG To Host K-Nect Student Networking Event

July 3, 2023

KPMG in Bermuda announced its bi-annual student networking event, K-Nect, aimed at providing middle, senior, and college/university students, the opportunity to build professional relationships and connections to the dynamic world of financial services. A spokesperson said, “This year’s K-Nect will take place on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Bermuda Society of […]

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Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Racing Results

July 3, 2023

The Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Racing season continued in Granaway Deep with three races held. Challenger II skippered by Martin Siese won two of the three races sailed, while Roger Beach skippering Elizabeth II won the other race. RHADC Cup Challenger II Elizabeth II Contest III Victory IV Whitney Cup Elizabeth II Victory Challenger II Contest […]

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Partnership To Help Enhance Bluebird Population

July 3, 2023

“We are thrilled to partner with Mr. Jaavaid Warren-Smith to create a more sustainable future for our bluebird population,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch of an initiative to preserve endangered species and biodiversity in our parks. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks announces its partnership with 25-year-old Bermudian environmentalist Jaavaid […]

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Marshall Diel & Myers Features In Global Journal

July 3, 2023

Bermudian law firm Marshall Diel & Myers Limited was recently featured in a respected global publication providing expert commentary on a complex Supreme Court case. Senior Associate, Tina Herrero, wrote an article on navigating segregated accounts companies in Bermuda in the prestigious journal, INSOL World Q2 2023. Marshall Diel & Myers Limited represents the joint […]

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‘Cup Match: Legacy Of Honour’ Film Screening

July 3, 2023

In recognition of Emancipation, the Department of Culture will present the documentary film screening of ‘Cup Match: Legacy of Honour’ on Wednesday [July 5], at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. A Government spokesperson said, “Following the film, there will be a special panel discussion featuring Neil Paynter, President of the St. George’s Cricket Club; […]

American Overseas Group reports quarterly net income of $1.4 million

July 3, 2023

American Overseas Group Limited, the insurance holding company incorporated in Bermuda, has reported consolidated net income available to common shareholders of $1.4 million, or $30.44 per diluted sha…

Assured Guaranty deal closes

July 3, 2023

Bermudian-based holding company Assured Guaranty Ltd has announced the completion of the combination of substantially all of its asset management business, other than Assured Healthcare Partners LLC, …

Carey Olsen promotes Honor Desmond-Tetlow to counsel

July 3, 2023

Honor Desmond-Tetlow, a lawyer in the Bermuda office of international law firm Carey Olsen, has been promoted to counsel.
Ms Desmond-Tetlow, who practices in the dispute resolution and litigation team…

Appleby’s Caljonah Smith to speak at trusts conference

July 3, 2023

Caljonah Smith, counsel in the Bermuda office of international law firm Appleby, is to feature on a panel at the Transcontinental Trusts: Bermuda 2023 conference taking place Wednesday through Friday …

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Canadian pleads not guilty to importing cannabis

July 3, 2023

A Canadian has denied bringing almost $1 million worth of cannabis into Bermuda.
Nyongo-Eric Sampassa, 31, also plead not guilty to having the drug with intent to supply when he appeared in the Supre…

Bermuda Pacers to showcase budding skills at Ontario track meet

July 3, 2023

Carifta Games medal winners J’auza James and Jaeda Grant are among a Bermuda Pacers Track Club contingent competing at the Flying Angels International Track and Field Championships in Ontario, Canada,…

SiriusPoint and Compre complete reinsurance LPT

July 3, 2023

Two Bermuda headquartered companies have partnered on a second, significant ground-up loss portfolio transfer of a diversified portfolio of primarily reinsurance business.
The global underwriter Siriu…

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Club Match documentary to be screened and discussion held

July 3, 2023

Members of the cricketing fraternity will host a panel discussion following a film honouring the legacy of Cup Match on Wednesday.
In recognition of Emancipation, the Department of Culture will scree…

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Ministry of National Security’s Gang Violence Reduction Team (GVRT) Hosts Successful Say It Loud Summit for Young Boys in Bermuda

July 3, 2023

“Embrace the challenges, for they will strengthen you. Seek knowledge, for it will guide you,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, JP, MP, as he addressed the young boys in the I AM programme, bringing together 70 boys from primary schools to foster positive ambitions and development.

Recently, the Ministry of National Security’s Gang Violence Reduction Team (GVRT) I Am Program hosted the Say It Loud Summit.

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Minister to Engage with Visitor Attractions, Restaurants on the Tourism Investment Act 2017

July 3, 2023

“Our tourism product extends beyond the hotel. Restaurants and attractions are an essential component of the visitor experience and have long been associated with visitor satisfaction. This amended legislation will stimulate local investment in the delivery of an enhanced Bermudian product,” said the Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet Office, Vance Campbell, who reminded the public about the recently amended the Tourism Investment Act 2017.

PJ Rodrigues and Christian Ebbin excel on debut at US Youth Championship

July 3, 2023

Bermuda’s PJ Rodrigues and Christian Ebbin surpassed their expectations on their debut at the US Youth Championship in Bristol, Rhode Island.
The promising sailors secured an impressive fifth-place fi…

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SiriusPoint & Compre Complete Portfolio Transfer

July 3, 2023

SiriusPoint Ltd. and Compre, the Bermuda headquartered international legacy group, today announced the “completion of a significant ground-up Loss Portfolio Transfer [LPT] of a diversified portfolio of primarily reinsurance business, the second that the companies have partnered on.” A spokesperson said, “Compre has assumed approximately $1.3bn of reserves and the LPT has been underwritten by […]

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Manders Aiming For Medals In Final Island Games

July 3, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tennis captain Gavin Manders, Bermuda’s most successful Island Games athlete, has revealed Guernsey will be his final Games. Manders, who will fittingly carry the island’s flag at the opening ceremony along St Peter Port seafront on Saturday [July 8], has won 12 medals since his Island Games debut in Rhodes, Greece, […]

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Minister Furbert’s Trip To New York Cost $2,065

July 3, 2023

A trip in June 2023 by Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert to New York for the Breeze Airways discussions cost $2,065.38, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from June 14, 2023 – June 16, 2023, and the web page listing said, “The Minister of Transport, the […]

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Cricket: Cleveland County & Bailey’s Bay Win

July 3, 2023

Cleveland County and Bailey’s Bay both recorded victories in this weekend’s Knock-Out Semi-Finals cricket action. Cleveland County Won by 26 Runs: Cleveland County 270/9 Western Stars 244/9 Western Stars won the toss and sent Cleveland County to bat in their Knock-Out Semi-Final at Lord’s in St. David’s. Cleveland County would score 270/9 in their allotted […]

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Archery Tournament Raises $1K For Health Clinic

July 3, 2023

David Semos Archery held a tournament to raise funds for the free clinic organized by Dr Jonathan Makanjula, Consultant Urologist. Mr Semos said, “Our goal was to raise $500 but thanks to several generous donations we raised over $1000 dollars. Thank you to all who participated and made this a very successful event. Congratulations to those archers […]

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US ‘incompetence’ at fault for Brockman

July 3, 2023

The Government claims a report by US lawmakers which branded Bermuda a “well-known tax haven” where the wealthy can hide money from tax authorities by using “shell banks” was “inaccurate” — but did no…

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Ghost of Brockman hangs over Bermuda company winding-up order

July 3, 2023

A Bermuda company that was allegedly used to hide more than $2 billion from the United States Government is still being wound up — almost a year after the death of the elderly tycoon accused of contro…

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No price too high for media freedom

July 3, 2023

The parent company of The Royal Gazette has spent close to $450,000 on a legal battle with a “self-described figurehead” of billionaire Robert Brockman’s alleged tax evasion scheme.
Jonathan Howes, c…

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Lawyer who was meant to be key witness in largest-ever US tax evasion case

July 3, 2023

A lawyer who worked in Bermuda for the best part of 20 years failed in his attempt to have references to his consultancy firm struck out of the largest criminal tax evasion prosecution in United State…

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Secretive billionaire accused of one of biggest tax crimes in US history

July 3, 2023

Billionaire Robert Brockman’s tax fraud case made headlines around the world and Bermuda was at its centre for all the wrong reasons. Sam Strangeways looks back at how the island became embroiled …

‘I’ll look back and cherish the moment for the rest of my life’

July 3, 2023

For every athlete who represents their country, standing on a podium at a major international Games represents an unmatched thrill.
Emma Harvey is one of Bermuda’s newest medal winners after winning a…

Low housing stock drives rents through the roof

July 3, 2023

There is an “absolutely huge” crisis in the rental market in Bermuda at all levels, according to Bermuda’s realtors, with record lows in rental units for medium and low-cost renters.
That means Bermud…

New economic body to advise Government on way forward

July 3, 2023

A newly formed government advisory body, the Economic Development Advisory Board, has been established.
It collaborated with the Ministry of Economy and Labour as the ministry produced the Economic De…

Mental health and productivity

July 3, 2023

It has been nearly two weeks since my boss asked if I would write an article on mental health and productivity in the workplace.
In my haste to be the model employee and to prove my worth to the comp…

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Nesbeth & Robinson On Island Games Football

July 3, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] LeiLanni Nesbeth said the Bermuda women’s football team have set their sights on winning the gold medal at the NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey, the Channel Islands. The attacking midfielder is one of the notable names in coach Naquita Robinson’s squad for the biennial Games, which start on Saturday [July […]

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CAC: Bowlers Finish 7th, Hockey Team To Play

July 3, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s bowlers came seventh in the men’s trios event at the Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador, yesterday [July 2]. The island’s team of Carl Reid, Dayvon Tucker and Dennis Joell finished with 3,456 pins. Bermuda’s bowlers, who missed the first three days of competition due to […]

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Video: Sealey Reflects On Powerade 5K Win

July 3, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda distance runner Kahzi Sealey has reflected on his comfortable victory in the Powerade 5K run yesterday. Sealey finished the race, which started and finished at Butterfield and Vallis in Orange Valley, Devonshire, in 16min 54sec. Kallan Richardson came second in 17:03, with Domico Watson placing third in 18:03. Gabriella Cechini […]

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Missing teen found

July 3, 2023

The police thanked the public after a missing teen was located safe and well.
According to a statement issued yesterday afternoon, 16-year-old Tejah Bean was last seen on Saturday night at about 11.3…

Treadwell Gibbons propels Cleveland into KO Cup final

July 3, 2023

Lord’s, St David’s (Western Stars won toss): Cleveland County beat Western Stars by 26 runs

Cleveland County secured their spot in the Bermuda Cricket Board Knockout Cup final after coming away v…

Bowling team finally see action at CAC Games

July 2, 2023

Bermuda’s bowling team have started making up for lost time after finally getting their Central American and Caribbean Games campaign started in El Salvador on Sunday.
The six-man contingent of Dennis…

Stephen Outerbridge makes most of recall to steer Bailey’s Bay into final

July 2, 2023

White Hill Field (Somerset won toss): Bailey’s Bay beat Somerset by two wickets

Bailey’s Bay kept their unbeaten season alive after a thrilling win in the BCB Knockout Cup semi-final over Somers…

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Photos, Video & 360: Motor Fest On Front Street

July 2, 2023

The 5th anniversary edition of Motor Fest was held today [July 2] on Front Street in Hamilton. A spokesperson previously said, “There will be 15 categories for Best in Show this year, having added trophies for Best Scrambler and Best Street Scram. The cash prize pool has increased from $3,000 to $5,000, with an expectation […]

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Port Royal Golf Course Closed On July 3rd & 4th

July 2, 2023

The Port Royal Golf Course will be closed on July 3rd and July 4th “for mandatory golf course maintenance.” A spokesperson said, “The course will reopen on Wednesday July 5th [7:00am-6:00pm].” Related Stories Bermuda Match Play Championships Postponed Upcoming: Bermuda Four-Ball Championships Port Royal To Host Professional Championship Golf Outreach Summer Program Continues Golf: BJGA […]

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Photos & 360: 2023 Powerade 5K Walk & Run

July 2, 2023

Kahzi Sealey and Gabriella Cechini raced to victory in the Powerade 5K race this morning [July 2], with the running and walking event starting and finishing at Butterfield & Vallis in Devonshire. The race saw the island’s young runners make huge showings, with the 19-year-old Sealey followed by 17-year-old Kallan Richardson placing second in the […]

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Ministry GVRT Team Hosts ‘Say It Loud’ Summit

July 2, 2023

“Embrace the challenges, for they will strengthen you. Seek knowledge, for it will guide you,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks as he addressed the young boys in the I AM programme, bringing together 70 boys from primary schools to foster positive ambitions and development. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently, the Ministry of National […]

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Minister Campbell On Tourism Investment Act

July 2, 2023

“Our tourism product extends beyond the hotel. Restaurants and attractions are an essential component of the visitor experience and have long been associated with visitor satisfaction. This amended legislation will stimulate local investment in the delivery of an enhanced Bermudian product,” said the Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet Office, Vance Campbell, who reminded the […]

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HealthCare Professionals Attend Docs For Dinner

July 2, 2023

Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] and Brown-Darrell Clinic continued their quarterly Docs for Dinner series on June 29 at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club, with a lecture by Dr. Matthew McAdams, Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. BHCS Founder and Executive Chairman Dr. Ewart Brown stated, “Dr. McAdams’ […]

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Police: Help Locate 16-Year-Old Tejah Bean

July 2, 2023

The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Tejah Bean. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Tejah Bean. “Tejah is described as being 5’ 11” in height, brown complexioned, slim built, weighing about 150 lbs, with long, dark brown hair, worn in twists. […]

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Weather Forecast For Monday July 3

July 2, 2023

Monday, July 3 is expected to be sunny, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 6:16am and sunset will be at 8:30pm. High […]

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Man dies in Dockyard after falling into the water

July 2, 2023

A 23-year-old man died yesterday after he reportedly fell into the water in Dockyard.
A police spokesman said that at around 9.15am on Saturday police received a report that a man had fallen from a wa…

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Summit held to keep students on the right track

July 2, 2023

Students gathered over the weekend at the Say It Loud Summit intended to keep them on the right track.
The event was organised as part of the I Am programme, which was launched by the Ministry of Nati…