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Young sluggers selling to achieve American Dream

There could be an added bonus for lovers of baked goods at Harbour Nights today, as the purchase of some cakes and sweets could help fund some of the island’s youngest athletes.
The under-ten Bermuda …

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Kelly Helps Newport Cricket Club Win In Wales

Stefan Kelly helped guide Newport Cricket Club Wales to a 40-run win over Malpas Cricket Club Wales. Playing in a 40-over match, Newport scored 227/9, Noah Rice was the top scorer with 76, Kelly added 33 not out off 46 balls, he hit 3 fours. James Perrett was the pick of the Malpas bowlers with […]

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Hockey Coach On CAC Games Preparation

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kovin Moodley, the Bermuda women’s hockey team coach, believes their warm-up matches against the University of California Berkeley provided a valuable “reference point” as his side builds towards their Central American and Caribbean Games campaign in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Bermuda are in a group with Barbados, the Dominican Republic, and […]

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US tourist suffers life-threatening injuries in crash

An American tourist is in a life-threatening condition after he and another motorcycle rider were involved in a collision near the Swing Bridge.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said that emergency …

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Hotel residential units will not get concessions – government

The Government has confirmed the residential units that form part of the Fairmont Southampton development will not receive concessions afforded to the hotel.
However, condominiums placed in the hotel…

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Man admits to a series of break-ins

A Hamilton Parish man stole merchandise valued at thousands of dollars from three businesses during a series of break-ins, Magistrates’ Court heard.
Antonio Thompson, 46, admitted stealing items from…

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Forum to help people learn more about effects of long-term Covid

A five-day public health forum will teach people about the long-term effects of the coronavirus and how to better care for themselves.
Both local and international doctors will speak at the event, pr…

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Wallpaper Wednesday: Onion With Rainbow Flag

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Bermuda onion with a rainbow flag to mark Pride Month. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both […]

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Three People Injured, One Person In ICU

[Updated] Three people were injured in a two motorcycle collision on Mullet Bay Road in St. George’s this afternoon [June 6], with a 69-year-old U.S. male visitor in the ICU with injuries that “deemed to be life threatening.” A police spokesperson said, “At 3:20pm Tuesday, 6th June 2023, police and emergency medical personnel were dispatched […]

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Top Optimist Sailors To Compete Overseas

Some of Bermuda’s top optimist sailors will compete in a number of regattas this summer, including the World Championship, North American Championship and European Championship Regattas. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association is pleased to announce the sailors taking part and representing Bermuda at overseas International Championship Optimist Regattas this summer. “The first regatta […]

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Race Horse Johnny Barnes Dies Aged 11

[Written by Stephen Wright] Johnny Barnes, the Bermuda Racing-owned thoroughbred, who enjoyed a successful four-year racing career, has died aged 11. Named after the island’s legendary well-wisher, who died aged 93 in 2016, the four-legged Johnny Barnes was the first horse purchased by Bermuda Racing for €310,000 [about $415,000] in December 2013. Trained by the […]

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Ministry ‘Working Diligently’ To Repair Potholes

Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch says that the Government is “fully aware of the impact that the recent heavy rainfall has had on our roadways” and that the Ministry is “actively addressing this issue.” Minister Burch said, “We are fully aware of the impact that the recent heavy rainfall has had on our […]

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Senate: Order Of Business For June 7th

The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [June 7], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the National Heroes Day Celebrations 2023, Special Olympics 2023, Employment [Minimum Hourly Wage] Order 2023 and Employment [Minimum Hourly Wage Entitlement] Regulations 2023, and the Bermuda Monetary Authority Annual Report 2022. The Order of […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For June 6 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [June 6] include acting appointments, public notification & notification of planning applications registered. Acting Appointment :- Director Of Public Prosecutions Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0495/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 06 June 2023 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Director […]

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Opposition leader calls for caution in building digital future

The Opposition leader believes actions taken by the SEC against Binance and Coinbase raise significant concerns about Bermuda’s sterling reputation, especially considering its support for the cryptocu…

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Appleby win Bermuda Ball Hockey league title

Appleby won the Bermuda Ball Hockey Association league title after they triumphed 2-1 over Alexandra Mosher in the deciding match at Pembroke Community Club on Monday night.
The wet conditions on isl…

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Willis welcomes their latest senior broker

Kieran Bowling has joined Willis (Bermuda) Limited as senior broker in the property line of business.
Mr Bowling is a seasoned property broker, experienced in managing and placing large and complex an…

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BDA fintech promotion in Amsterdam

The Bermuda Business Development Agency is promoting the island’s burgeoning fintech sector this week at the Money 20/20 Europe conference in Amsterdam.
Money 20/20 Europe focuses primarily on the fut…

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Claire Cordell appointed to Sompo’s UK board

Sompo International, the Bermudian-based global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, has appointed Claire Cordell as non-executive director, chairwoman of the audit …

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Stable outlook for Aegis credit ratings

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of Bermudian-based Associated Electric & Gas Insurance Services Limite…

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Life insurer with premiums paid in cryptocurrency

Bermudian-based Meanwhile, the first and only life insurer with premiums in crypto currency, has launched with approximately $19 million in financing across two seed rounds.
The first was co-led by Sa…

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Chuck Scherer is SVP for ILS at SRS Bermuda

Strategic Risk Solutions, the world’s largest independent insurance company manager, has announced that Charles “Chuck” Scherer has joined SRS Bermuda as a senior vice president – insurance linked sec…

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High demand for talent in life insurance industry

Bermuda’s life reinsurance was a $539bn business in Bermuda in 2021 and is only projected to get stronger.
Yet, it is an area that people sometimes forget when they are making career choices, accordin…

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Ministry of Public Works Takes Swift Action to Mend Road Potholes Caused by Torrential Rainfall

“We are fully aware of the impact that the recent heavy rainfall has had on our roadways, resulting in the emergence of numerous potholes,” said Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David A. Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP.

Minister Burch added: “The Ministry is actively addressing this issue, and our dedicated teams are working diligently to repair and restore the affected areas, ensuring safer and smoother driving conditions for the public.”

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Weather Forecast For Wednesday June 7

Wednesday, June 7 is expected to be sunny day, increasing cloud overnight, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at 6.11am and sunset will […]

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Ministry: teams ‘working diligently’ to repair potholes

The Government has insisted it is working to try and mend potholes caused by recent heavy rain storms.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, said his department was moving to r…

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Shareholders letter says BF&M warned against sale

A strongly worded letter to shareholders has been issued by the chairman of the board of BF&M Ltd., in the wake of the shock sale of more than a third of the stock of the domestic insurer to domes…

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Motorbike riders hurt in crash near Swing Bridge

Two motorcycle riders were hurt after a crash near the Swing Bridge this afternoon.
Police said that at 3.20pm, police and emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a reported two motorcycle coll…

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Hopkins Concludes Ronde De l’Oise In France

Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U teammates concluded competing in the 68th Ronde de l’Oise in France. Stage four was a 158.9km race between Breuil-le-Sec and Liancourt, Hopkins crossed the line 40th clocking a time of 3:41:54, he finished 48 seconds behind the stage winner Frank Van Den Broek. After four stages, the Bermudian cyclist […]

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BDA To Attend Money 20/20 Europe Event

The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] will “promote Bermuda’s burgeoning Financial Technology [FinTech] sector at the Money 20/20 Europe conference.” A spokesperson said, “Money20/20 Europe focusses primarily on the future of payments and financial services and is being held this year in Amsterdam, Netherlands from June 6–8.” David Hart, CEO, BDA said, “The BDA’s presence […]

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Headstone Memorial For Charles Wotten

A Bermudian sailor who died “after he was pursued by a white mob in one of the UK’s worst outbreaks of racist violence” back in 1919 will have a a permanent headstone placed on his grave. A BBC story said, “A sailor who died after he was pursued by a white mob in one of […]

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U.S. SEC Charges Binance & Coinbase

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] has filed charges against two of the most prominent crypto companies in the world, with today’s charges against Coinbase following after the charges it filed against Binance yesterday. Coinbase A statement from the SEC about the Coinbase matter said, “The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Coinbase, Inc. […]

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East End arrest linked to ongoing drugs investigation

A major drug bust by police and customs officers in March has led to the arrest of a 58-year-old St George’s man, police confirmed today.
Police said the arrest came in connection with a raid on March…

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Argus Subsidiary To Purchase 36.9% Of BF&M

An Argus subsidiary has entered into an agreement to purchase a 36.9% shareholding in the BF&M insurance company for $100 million, with Argus noting that “we would not expect this transaction to result in BF&M changing its service, contracts or personnel.” In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Argus Group Holdings Limited said it […]

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Argus buys huge BF&M stake for $100 million

A subsidiary of Argus Group Holdings Limited has agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in BF&M Limited in a deal valued at $100 million.
Argus said Bermuda Life Insurance Company Limited …

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Vomiting bug hits passengers on board Bermuda-bound ship

Scores of passengers and crew on a cruise ship heading for Bermuda fell ill following an outbreak of the norovirus vomiting bug.
The Centres for Disease Control said that 152 of 2,144 passengers on th…

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Jordan Carey Exhibition And Upcoming Events

‘Same World,’ an exhibition by Masterworks’ 2023 Artist in Residence Jordan Carey, has opened, with two upcoming workshops on Sunday, June 11 and Saturday, June 17. A spokesperson said, “This past Friday, June 2, Same World, an exhibition by Masterworks’ 2023 Artist in Residence Jordan Carey, opened in the Rick Faries Gallery. The exhibition highlights […]

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Mapping The Future Seminar On June 13

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will host the “Mapping the Future: North East Hamilton Plan & the Approved Residential Scheme Guidelines” seminar on Tuesday, June 13 from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Join us for an enlightening seminar as we delve into the exciting prospects that lie ahead for the North East Hamilton […]

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Author to read from his book on 1930s bathysphere adventurer

Accounts of an adventurer’s descents into the depths of the oceans chronicled in a new book will be read by the author in Bermuda on World Oceans Day.
Brad Fox, a New York author, will narrate excerpt…

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Coinbase charged with operating as unregistered securities exchange

Less than 24 hours after charging one Bermudian-linked fintech company, the US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed against a second.
The SEC charged Coinbase Inc today with operating its cryp…

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SDG Disrupter Summit Set For June 8th

The Bermuda Innovation & Technology Association [BITA] is partnering with Bermuda Asset Management [BAM] and BridgingTheGap Ventures for an “inspired blue economy experience” at the upcoming SDG Disrupter Summit, with 50 free spots for young people between the ages of 17 and 35. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Innovation & Technology Association is proud to partner […]

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Nick Jones falls at final US Open qualifying hurdle

The attempt by Nick Jones to become the first Bermudian to qualify for the US Open Championship came up short at the final hurdle yesterday in Summit, New Jersey.
The Port Royal professional placed 62…

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SEC files 13 charges against Binance and Zhao Changpeng

American financial regulators have moved against the fintech firm that held high hopes for a Bermuda base, a firm that had promised to invest millions into the island.
The US Securities and Exchange C…

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University Of Edinburgh Appoint Dr Lisa Boden

Dr Lisa Boden has been appointed as the new Head of the Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. The University of Edinburgh website said, “A leading specialist in veterinary public health and population medicine has been appointed as the new Head of the Royal [Dick] School of Veterinary Studies. […]

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Allen-Smith Speaks At Black Mental Health Event

Keisha Allen-Smith appeared as one of the keynote speakers in the recent global Black Mental Health Virtual Speaker Series held as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. The two-day event, Progressing From Stigmas to Solutions, was presented by the Black Speakers Network and Speak Black Woman. Ms Allen-Smith, whose presentation, Reduce Stress and Energise Your […]

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IQUW Appoints Edward Noonan As Director

Property Speciality insurer and reinsurer IQUW has announced the appointment of ex-Validus Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Edward Noonan as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the IQUW Holdings Bermuda Board. A spokesperson said, “Noonan has over 40-years’ experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry and is the Executive Chairman of Core Specialty and served as […]

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Squash Team Begin Pan American Qualifiers

The Pan American Qualifying Squash Championships got underway with Bermuda’s Noah Browne, Anaya Smith, and Taylor Carrick all taking to the courts. In his first round match that took 25 minutes to complete, Carrick lost in three straight games 11-6, 11-5, 11-6 to Jose Tomas Gallegos from Chile. Smith also lost in his first round […]

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Star Sailors Team To Train In Switzerland

Bermuda’s Star Sailors League team will return to Grandson, Switzerland this week to train for the 2nd edition of the Star Sailors League Gold Cup. During the five days of training, the Team will be put through their paces by Australian sailing champion/racing coach Alex Gough, who is an experienced RC44 and TP52 sailor. The […]

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Ebbin Helps St. George’s Finish 3rd In ISSA

Christian Ebbin and his St. George’s School Sailing teammates finished third in the ISSA Mallory National Championships in the U.S. Ebbin — sailing the St. George’s A Division boat — finished with 90 points after winning two of the 15 races held, with Ebbin finishong in the top ten in all but one race. Related […]

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Nicholas Narraway eyes national title after triumphant return

Nicholas Narraway is relishing the challenge of battling for national honours after savouring victory in the Bermuda Bicycle Association Road Race on Sunday.
Having returned to the island ahead of the…

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