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Video: Opposition Leader Press Conference

February 17, 2023

[Updated] Opposition Leader Cole Simons is holding a press conference this afternoon [Feb 17] to provide his initial reaction to the 2023/24 Budget, which was delivered in the House of Assembly today. The live video is below and for all our coverage of the 2023 Bermuda Budget click here and for ongoing live updates click […]

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Live Video: Bermuda vs Rebels Cricket Club

February 17, 2023

Bermuda’s men’s national cricket team is competing in the President Cup MCL T20 Tournament at the Wesley Chapel District Park Ground in Tampa, with Bermuda taking on the Rebels Cricket Club in their first match, and you can tune in and watch live below. c

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Dept Of Corrections Relocates Headquarters

February 17, 2023

The Ministry of National Security is advising the public that the headquarters for the Department of Corrections has been relocated from the Clocktower Mall, at the Royal Naval Dockyard, to the Westgate Correctional Facility. A Government spokesperson said, “The new address is: 1 Pender Road, Dockyard MA 01. The telephone number remains the same.”

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Budget outlines plans to get tough on tax dodgers

February 17, 2023

The Government is to crack down on tax dodgers who owe millions of dollars in unpaid fees.
During today’s Budget presentation, David Burt said that more than $7 million could be recovered this year fr…

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CedarBridge Students Complete Boxing Course

February 17, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Several CedarBridge Academy youngsters have received certificates after completing the first 12 weeks of a boxing course run by the Bermuda Boxing Federation [BBF]. Jaylon Roberts, a local amateur boxer, delivered the course on behalf of the BBF for 14 students aged 14 to 18 at CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium. Among the […]

Bermuda discover opponents for first stage of Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualification

February 17, 2023

Bermuda will face Jamaica, Honduras, Anguilla and French Guiana in group E as they begin the first stage of qualification for next year’s Under-20 Women’s World Cup.
The draw which took place in Miami…

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Budget ‘23 outlines big changes in payroll tax, ambitions plans for Morgan’s Point

February 17, 2023

Sweeping changes to payroll tax, with exempt companies incurring no extra tax liability, were promised in the Government’s blueprint for the 2023-24 fiscal year laid before the House of Assembly by Da…

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Government unveils major plans for Morgan’s Point

February 17, 2023

The failed hotel project at Morgan’s Point will be converted into a residential development along with a restaurant and retail complex, the Premier revealed during the national budget this morning.
D…

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The 2023-24 Budget statement in full

February 17, 2023

Attached under related media is the Budget statement in full, read by the Premier and the Minister of Finance, David Burt this morning.

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Teacher did not launch defamation case until three years after leaving school, hearing told

February 17, 2023

A former teacher who launched a defamation lawsuit against the Ministry of Education denied yesterday that the action was not a genuine claim.
Karen Clemons has alleged that documents included in her …

Educators go to school on international business

February 17, 2023

The Association of Bermuda International Companies sponsored a two day professional development seminar on international business for educators.
Ministry of Education officials and 15 teachers took pa…

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On Feb 23

February 17, 2023

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Thursday, February 23rd, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice follows below [PDF here]

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Pedal For Paralympics Race Set For Sunday

February 17, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Avid Cyclists can help support Bermuda’s elite para-athletes by taking part in the Pedal for Paralympics event on Sunday [February 19]. The race, organised by the Bermuda Paralympic Association, features routes for mountain and road bikes and starts at Royal Naval Dockyard in Somerset at 9.45 am and finishes at Ferry […]

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Live Updates & Video: Premier Delivers Budget

February 17, 2023

[Updating] Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt is set to deliver the 2023 Budget in the House of Assembly this morning [Feb 17], with the Premier previously saying that he “will be delivering a budget that will continue to reduce taxes for workers and businesses in Bermuda, increase investments in vital reforms and critical […]

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One Lane Closure On Front Street For Paving

February 17, 2023

The City of Hamilton advises motorists, area businesses and the general public that a section of Front Street will be reduced to one lane traffic. A spokesperson said, “The eastbound lane, starting from the Supermart building to the area at Seon Place, will be closed due to road paving, commencing Monday, February 20th to March 10th. “Works […]

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Court Street’s Black History Month celebrations to ‘bring something uplifting to area’

February 17, 2023

A celebration of Black History Month on Court Street is aimed at highlighting the positive – under the theme of “embracing your culture, your heritage and your future”.
Nadine Dillas of the Court Stre…

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Parish Primary Legislation To Be Tabled Today

February 17, 2023

“Demonstrating our commitment to our children and our future, we are continuing to make significant strides with Education Reform,” said the Minister of Education Diallo Rabain. “On Friday, I will table the Education [Primary Schools] Temporary Act 2023 Bill. This Bill will establish parish primary schools and support the opening of the first two parish […]

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ABIC Sponsors Two Day Educator Workshop

February 17, 2023

The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] sponsored a two day professional development seminar “designed to give educators a solid foundation in a range of subjects related to international business.” A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda International Companies sponsored a two day professional development seminar designed to give educators a solid foundation in a […]

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Adolescent Mental Health Research Collaboration

February 17, 2023

The Adolescent Mental Health in Bermuda research project [AMHB] announced its “successful collaboration with eight schools across the island, and an agreement with the Government of Bermuda to work with the public schools.” A spokesperson said, “The research began data collection in September 2022 with the intention of better understanding how common symptoms of anxiety […]

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Column: Ways To Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

February 17, 2023

[Column written by Dr. David M. Nathan] The Bermuda Diabetes Association estimates that as much as 13 per cent of the population, perhaps even more, suffers from Type 2 diabetes – which can be prevented in some cases. Given the high incidence rate of the disease on island, we would like to share some prevention […]

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Equestrian: Cody Rego Jumps To The Top Spots

February 17, 2023

Bermudian equestrian Cody Rego has literally jumped to the top spots in WEF Equitation Standings and WIHS Ranking List in the Equitation East Division. A spokesperson said, “Competing in Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida, Bermuda’s Cody Rego has not only jumped to the top of the leaderboard in the WEF Equitation Standings but, as at […]

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Businesswoman claims she is being penalised by Government over pension legal row

February 17, 2023

A young entrepreneur claims she has been “targeted” for challenging the Government over its refusal to grant her Covid-19 social insurance relief.
Shi-Vaughn Lee, owner of Dove & Butterfly, allege…

‘To be given this awesome responsibilty is indeed an honour’

February 17, 2023

Re-elected St George’s Cricket Club president Neil Paynter has laid out the plans for his forthcoming tenure.
Paynter, who defeated former vice-president and club cricketer Mishael Paynter in a two-me…

Jonathan Castro unlocks the possibilities at E Se Studios

February 17, 2023

As an architect Jonathan Castro is always saying to his clients “what if we do this …” or “what if we do that …”.
So when he decided to rebrand his firm, Cooper Gardner, earlier this year, he called i…

Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota primed to strike

February 17, 2023

Manchester City punished defensive errors by leaders Arsenal in midweek at the Emirates, jumping the Gunners into top spot on goal difference.
Meanwhile, in the Fantasy sphere, Liverpool forward Cody …

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AXIS Capital Aims To Transition To Low-Carbon

February 17, 2023

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced its “commitment to a 50% absolute reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions by 2030 across its global operations.” A spokesperson said, “The action is the Company’s latest step in its ambition to transition to a low-carbon economy. Using a 2019 baseline, AXIS’s science based GHG reduction […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 16 2023

February 17, 2023

February 16 saw 4,424 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $157,474.00 BD. 4,308 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 5.8% at $36.50 per share, while another 116 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing even at $2.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,553.74, up […]

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Parliament: Order Of Business For Feb 17th

February 17, 2023

The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Feb 17] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for 2023/2024″ [Budget Statement]. The Order of Business is below [PDF here]:

Bermuda Under-17s head to Guatemala after victory in final warm-up match

February 16, 2023

Cecoy Robinson believes his Bermuda Under-17 football squad are raring to get their Concacaf Championships campaign under way after beating Little Haiti 2-1 in their final warm-up match.
Goals from Ha…

Warwick Academy swimmers compete in Pennsylvania

February 16, 2023

Warwick Academy Swimming Team are in action in the United States this weekend.
The nine-strong team have travelled to Lancaster, Pennsylvania and will first compete in theFranklin and Marshall Pool at…

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Ministry of Education: Education Reform Update on Parish Primary Legislation and Third Signature Senior School

February 16, 2023

“Demonstrating our commitment to our children and our future, we are continuing to make significant strides with Education Reform,” said the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP.

“On Friday, I will table the Education (Primary Schools) Temporary Act 2023 Bill. This Bill will establish parish primary schools and support the opening of the first two parish primary schools, Francis Patton and Purvis Primary, in September 2023.”

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Burt says Budget will invest in neglected infrastrcucture

February 16, 2023

The Premier tonight admitted that Bermuda’s crumbling infrastructure was “not in keeping with … an important international finance centre” as he revealed capital spending in tomorrow’s Budget will b…

Bermuda kick off president Cup campaign in Florida

February 16, 2023

Bermuda will be looking to start their President Cup T20 tournament campaign on the front foot in Tampa, Florida, on Friday.
The senior national cricket team will face Rebels Cricket Club at Wesley Cr…

AM Best affirms ratings of Ecopetrol’s Bermuda captive

February 16, 2023

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good) of Bermudian-based Black Gold Re Limited, the captive reinsurer of Ecopetrol S…

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Signature school plans for Sandys Secondary delayed

February 16, 2023

Plans to turn Sandys Secondary Middle School into a new “signature” senior school this September have been delayed, according to Diallo Rabain, the education minister.
The detail came as Mr Rabain ann…

Chambers ranks Bermuda law firms highly

February 16, 2023

International law firms MJM, Appleby and Conyers have been recognised by the 2023 Chambers Global Legal Guide.
Appleby was ranked in Band 1, the highest tier, in corporate and finance, dispute resolut…

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BTA on tourism: ‘data shows strong forward momentum’

February 16, 2023

The tourism industry is continuing its gradual recovery, but visitor arrivals are still well below pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest statistics.
The island played host to 553,000 visitors …

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Second Suspect Arrested Following Murder

February 16, 2023

A 19-year-old male was arrested in connection with the murder of Kyari Flood, marking the second person arrested following the murder of the 23-year-old earlier this week. A police spokesperson said, “A second suspect wanted in relation to the murder of Kyari Flood was arrested at approximately 11:00 a.m. today, Thursday, February 16th, 2023. “The […]

Bank share price higher on BSX

February 16, 2023

The RG/BSX Index climbed 107.26 (4.38 per cent) to 2,553.74, driven by a two dollar rise (5.8 per cent) in the Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd. share price on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, when the bank st…

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Police arrest second person in connection with Kyari Flood murder

February 16, 2023

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of Kyari Flood, 23, whose body was discovered near Friswells Hill in Pembroke on Monday.
Police said a 19-year-old was taken into custo…

Freddie Evans confident local athletes will secure Carifta qualification

February 16, 2023

Freddie Evans, president of the Bermuda National Athletics Association, is confident the island will have a strong contingent of athletes qualify for the Carifta Games.
In advance of the qualification…

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Number of island microforests set to double thanks to bank’s sponsorship

February 16, 2023

The number of micro forests on the island is expected to double by the end of the year thanks to the sponsorship of a leading bank.
HSBC Bermuda has teamed up with the Bermuda Zoological Society as le…

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Former BTA CEO to take part in lecture on hospitality industry

February 16, 2023

The former head of the Bermuda Tourism Authority will be one of four guest speakers taking part in a panel discussion on the hospitality industry later this month.
Charles Jeffers II, who was the chie…

Bermuda contingent set for Jumping World Challenge

February 16, 2023

An eight-strong team of Bermuda showjumpers are gearing up to compete in the upcoming Jumping World Challenge.
The competition is made up of three separate events, which all taking place at the Nation…

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Book of condolence to open for the late Arthur Hodgson

February 16, 2023

Members of the public will be able to share tributes to a late politician and lawyer next week, the Government announced today.
A book of condolence for the family of Arthur Hodgson will be available…

Richard Burton beats Zane DeSilva in Memorial Cup

February 16, 2023

Richard Burton secured his spot in the second round of the Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup with a 2-0 win over Zane DeSilva at Warwick Workmen’s Club on Tuesday night.
Burton seized early control of the mat…

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Heavy police presence on Dundonald Street

February 16, 2023

Police, including an officer with a firearm and a canine, descended on an address at Dundonald Street in Hamilton this morning.
Several police vehicles were in place by 11.30am and remained at the sce…

PartnerRe involved in liability insurance for the security industry

February 16, 2023

PartnerRe, the Bermudian-based global reinsurer, along with Illinois-headquartered Euclid Program Managers and Euclid Security Programs LLC have announced the carrier partnership for a security indust…

Clarien Bank follows Fed hike, raises lending rates

February 16, 2023

Clarien Bank will be adjusting its Bermuda dollar base lending rate, for the fourth time since last April.
Effective March 1, they will be adjusting their Bermuda dollar base lending rate by 50 basis …

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Hundreds of students complete survey for mental health research project

February 16, 2023

More than 1,200 students have now completed a survey in a research project on adolescent mental health in Bermuda.
Daniel Cavanagh, a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne, who is conducting th…