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The causes and solutions to violent crime on the island will come under the spotlight next week with the launch of a new lecture series.
The event, scheduled to take place next Tuesday, is described a…

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Governor appoints Kiernan Bell as new independent senator

September 20, 2022

A new independent senator has been appointed to the Upper House by Rena Lalgie, the Governor.
Kiernan Bell, a former president of the Bermuda Bar Association, takes over the seat left vacant when Mich…

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Kiernan Bell Appointed To The Senate

September 20, 2022

Ms Kiernan Bell has been appointed as the new Independent Senator, Government House announced today. A Government House spokesperson said, “Following the retirement of Mrs Michelle Simmons from the Senate, Her Excellency the Governor, acting in her discretion in accordance with Section 27 of the Bermuda Constitution, has appointed Ms Kiernan Bell as an Independent […]

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1.30pm: BWS Deputy Director Michelle Pitcher

September 20, 2022

Deputy Director of the Bermuda Weather Service Michelle Pitcher will joining Bernews at 1.30pm this afternoon [Sept 20] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Ms Pitcher set to provide an update on Hurricane Fiona, which the BWS said is a ‘threat to Bermuda’ with their latest forecast discussion noting […]

News / Royal Gazette

Government defends Cooper’s Island Cup Match access

September 20, 2022

The Minister of Public Works has defended the Government’s decision to grant access to camping and vehicular traffic at Cooper’s Island Park and Nature Reserve during the Cup Match holiday.
Lieutenan…

Stephanie Hanson appointed BF&M Group EVP and COO

September 20, 2022

BF&M Limited has appointed Stephanie Hanson to the role of EVP, group chief operating officer.
In her new role, the company said, Ms Hanson will be responsible for overseeing all support operation…

Compre appoints new claims director

September 20, 2022

Compre, the Bermudian-headquartered international legacy group, has appointed claims veteran Bill Bouvier as claims director, North America.
Mr Bouvier will be based in Compre’s Connecticut office and…

Bamboo closes on $16m Series A funding

September 20, 2022

California-based Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services LLC, which has a Bermudian-domiciled captive insurance entity, has announced the $16 million close of its Series A funding round.
Since launch, Bamboo h…

Monument Re assumes reinsurance agreement from Enhanzed Re

September 20, 2022

Bermudian-domiciled Monument Re has agreed the novation of a retrocession agreement from Enhanzed Reinsurance Ltd to Monument Re.
Enhanzed Re is a subsidiary of Bermudian-based Enstar Group Limited.
M…

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Pembroke Hamilton Club’s Black & White Week

September 20, 2022

Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC] is “currently hosting a Black and White spirit week leading up to the Club’s first game back under the lights at Stadium Lane [PHC Field], located in Warwick, in over 20 years.” A spokesperson said, “Black and White week kicked off yesterday, September 19 with Membership Monday which focused on growing […]

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BELCO Crews Preparing For Hurricane Fiona

September 20, 2022

BELCO advised that they are “preparing for the impending impact of Hurricane Fiona” and they “are taking this storm seriously and our crews are in full preparation mode.” The Bermuda Weather Service advised that Hurricane Fiona is a “threat to Bermuda”, with “dangerous seas and periods of heavy rain expected from late Thursday.” A spokesperson […]

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Hurricane Fiona: Belco crews ‘in full preparation mode’

September 20, 2022

Belco is bracing itself for the likely impact of Hurricane Fiona, which is expected to pass the island early on Friday morning.
A spokesman for the company said that Belco’s Crisis Management team has…

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New Deal To Supply Industrial Aggregate

September 20, 2022

East End Asphalt Company Limited [EEA] announced a sole distributor partnership with Carver Companies [Carver], a US-based provider of industrial aggregate. A spokesperson said, “The newly forged alliance is set to positively impact the price, quality, and convenience of aggregate supply available in Bermuda for construction and related industries. “After nearly two years of depressed […]

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Column: Standing On Your Own Two Feet

September 20, 2022

[Written by Carla Seely] I grew up in a family founded on tough love. It was through this that independence was taught at a very early age; relying on oneself and not another was a value my parents instilled in both myself and my siblings. As a matter of fact, I can still clearly hear […]

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Monument Re Assumes Enhanzed Re Agreement

September 20, 2022

Monument Re announced today that it has agreed the novation of a retrocession agreement from Enhanzed Reinsurance Ltd [Enhanzed Re] to Monument Re. A spokesperson said, “Enhanzed Re is a subsidiary of Enstar Group Limited [Enstar]. The retrocession agreement was originally written in 2020, and covers a block of annuity policies. There are no changes […]

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Golf Championship & Mastercard Partnership

September 20, 2022

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship announced the continuation of its partnership with Mastercard ahead of the official PGA TOUR event returning to Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton, Bermuda, October 27th-30th. A spokesperson said, “The partnership will see new activations at the event itself and exclusive opportunities made available to Butterfield Mastercard cardholders, including discounted general admission […]

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BF&M Appoints Stephanie Hanson As EVP

September 20, 2022

BF&M Limited announced the appointment of Stephanie Hanson to the role of EVP, Group Chief Operating Officer. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing all support operations across the 15 jurisdictions in which the BF&M Group operates. Stephanie Hanson has been with the company since 2017, most recently serving as EVP, Chief […]

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BWS: Hurricane Fiona Is A ‘Threat To Bermuda’

September 20, 2022

Hurricane Fiona is a “threat to Bermuda”, the BWS said, adding that “dangerous seas and periods of heavy rain are expected from late Thursday.” The BWS posted the graphic online below, saying, “Update 6.45am Tuesday 20 September 2022 – Fiona is now the first major Hurricane of the 2022 season. Category 3 Hurricane Fiona is […]

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Government seeking proposals for Southlands national park

September 20, 2022

The Government is seeking proposals to develop the Southlands national park through a public-private partnership.
A notice, published on the Government procurement website, said it was looking for exp…

Butterfield Bermuda Championship continues Mastercard partnership

September 20, 2022

The Butterfield Bermuda championship, which takes place at Port Royal Golf Course from October 27 to 30, will again partner with Mastercard to offer some fantastic opportunities for card holders durin…

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‘Expressions Of Interest’ Invited For Southlands

September 20, 2022

The Government is inviting “expression of interest for renovation or development & use” of Southlands Park in Warwick, noting that it is “endowed with great potentials which are worth considering for Public Private Partnership initiatives to make it become more beneficial to the community” and for “purposes that will be complimentary to the National Park […]

Crude oil tanker floats new dividend policy

September 20, 2022

Bermudian-based DHT Holdings Inc, the crude oil tanker company, has announced a new dividend policy with 100 per cent of net income being returned to shareholders in the form of quarterly cash dividen…

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Woman almost three times over drink-drive limit fined $1,000

September 20, 2022

A 31-year-old Paget woman pleaded guilty to being nearly three times the legal drink-driving limit when she was involved in a single-vehicle crash.
Alan Richards, for the Crown, told Magistrates’ Cour…

Somerset down Stars to seal second successive win

September 20, 2022

Lord’s (Western Stars won toss): Somerset beat Western Stars by 56 runs

Somerset secured their second straight win and fourth of the season against Western Stars in the Athene T20 League Premier …

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Review: VIDA Restaurant & Bar At Azura

September 20, 2022

[Written by Dale Butler] After weeks of hearing from numerous people that I must go to VIDA Restaurant at Azura [the former Surf Side] at 90 South Shore Road in Warwick, I bit the bullet and was excited about the changes I observed at this four star refurbished resort [2020]. The venue is spectacular and […]

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Trey Mallory Competes In Duke Bonk Invite

September 20, 2022

Trey Mallory and his UNC Wilmington men’s tennis teammates competed in the Duke Bonk Invite. Mallory played in the B Singles and B Doubles. He lost in straight sets to Nacho Serra Sanchez from Miami 6-3, 7-5. Mallory then teamed up with Davide Innocenti, with the pair falling 6-4 to Joaquim Almeida and Romain Gales […]

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A’Jahni Roberts-Smith Wins Raleigh Awards

September 20, 2022

A’Jahni Roberts-Smith has earned the Raleigh Bermuda Malcolm K. Outerbridge award and Michael J. Spurling Raleigh Champion award. The Malcolm K. Outerbridge Transformation Award is presented to the participant who is deemed by their peers to have had the greatest transformation; it is sponsored by Deloitte Bermuda and was presented by Leah Amaral [Deloitte Marketing […]

LifeThyme Wellness adds to their team

September 20, 2022

There is a new face at the LifeThyme Wellness Clinic on Church Street in Hamilton.
Jamie Kimball, an American acupuncturist with a passion for women’s health, has joined the practice.
Anne Marshall a…

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Hurricane Fiona a threat to Bermuda – weather service

September 20, 2022

Hurricane Fiona – forecast to be a category 3 storm – is a threat to the island, the Bermuda Weather Service said this morning.
In its 6am update the BWS said the closest point to Bermuda in the next …

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2022 Open Water National Championships

September 20, 2022

The 2022 Open Water Bermuda National Championships took place at Turtle Bay Beach in St. David’s. Craig Munden won the 5K Distance Division with a time of 1:10:14, while Nina Coetzer clocked a winning time of 1:12:41. Sam Williamson and Marleigh Howes won the 1500m division with Williamson crossing the line in a time of […]

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Collieson On Tennis, Gender Balance & More

September 20, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian coach James Collieson has served a rallying call for action as he looks to address the “gender imbalance” in local tennis. Collieson started his autumn coaching sessions as part of his Vantage Point Tennis Progamme at the Hamilton Princess Beach Club last week and wants to attract more girls’ players. […]

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BPS Inspector Assists During Funeral Procession

September 19, 2022

Bermuda Police Inspector Derrick Golding performed Ceremonial Duties during the funeral processi0n for Queen Elizabeth II earlier today [Sept 19] in London. The Bermuda Police Service tweeted the photo below, saying: “BPS’s Insp. Golding performed duties during HM Queen Elizabeth’s funeral procession earlier today. Countries represented from left to right. Anguilla, Cayman Islands, Cypress, UK […]

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Minister Burch On Cooper’s Island Access

September 19, 2022

The Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said he is clarifying Cooper’s Island’s status and the public’s access to the area, saying he is ”satisfied that the appropriate steps were taken to allow access to Cooper’s Island Park over the Cup Match holiday.” According to the Minister, the “Bermuda National Trust got it wrong, Environmental […]

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Govt Launch Consultation On Water Sector

September 19, 2022

“As outlined in the government’s platform of 2017, members of the public will recall several commitments designed to enhance our citizens’ lives,” said Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col David Burch, as the Ministry launches a public consultation on improving Bermuda’s water sector. “The consultation, entitled, Opportunities for Improvements in Bermuda’s Water Sector, will run […]

Carifta Triathlon cancelled as Bermuda braces for Hurricane Fiona

September 19, 2022

The Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Team Relay, scheduled to be held in Bermuda on September 24 and 25, has been cancelled as a result of the potential impact of Hurricane Fiona.
With the Berm…

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‘Our next step is certainly to be a sovereign state’ Burt tells BBC during interview on Queen’s funeral

September 19, 2022

David Burt, the Premier, spoke about Bermuda’s desire to become a sovereign state during an on-camera interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation today, the day of the Queen Elizabeth II’s sta…

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Consultation launched over Bermuda’s Water Sector

September 19, 2022

“As outlined in the government’s platform of 2017, members of the public will recall several commitments designed to enhance our citizens’ lives,” said Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David Burch,OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP, as the Ministry launches a public consultation on improving Bermuda’s water sector.

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Minister Refutes Claims over Cooper’s Island

September 19, 2022

The Minister of Public Works, Lt. Colonel David A. Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP, is today clarifying Cooper’s Island’s status and the public’s access to the area.

Minister Burch said: “Let me first state that the Bermuda National Trust got it wrong, Environmental groups got it wrong, members of the public got it wrong, the Royal Gazette got it wrong and indeed the OBA got it wrong.

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Weather Forecast For Tuesday September 20

September 19, 2022

Tuesday, September 20 is expected to see bright skies turn cloudy at times & bring chance of a shower, 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 66%. Sunrise […]

East End Asphalt joins with US company to improve asphalt supply

September 19, 2022

A new deal that East End Asphalt Company Limited has signed with a US provider of industrial aggregate, Carver Companies, will positively impact the price, quality, and convenience of aggregate supply…

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Bermuda Powerboat Racing Results

September 19, 2022

The Bermuda Power Boat Association held their National Championship races at Ferry Reach. Ryan McLean won two of the Junior Races, with Santiago Rowe winning the other two. Jason Simons, and Jahlae Raynor both won a race in the JetSki Class, while in the Power Boat Class, Jody Coreiro and Chris Pacheco won the B […]

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Governor & Premier Sign Condolence Book

September 19, 2022

Governor Rena Lalgie and Premier David Burt signed the official condolence book for Queen Elizabeth II in London. The images below are courtesy of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office which said, “Leaders and representatives of countries around the world have been signing the Book of Condolence at Lancaster House in memory of Her […]

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Video: Bermuda Flag Shown During Procession

September 19, 2022

Thousands of people are lining the streets of London today [Sept 19] as the Royal Family, British people and world leaders gather for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, and the funeral procession passed the flags of the British Overseas Territories, including Bermuda. The BBC reported, “The Queen’s ‘lifelong sense of duty’ has been remembered […]

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Demco Creates Floral Tribute For The Queen

September 19, 2022

Demco used their artistic talents to create a floral tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Demco posted the photos online below, saying, “In honour of Her Majesty, Demco Devonshire and Demco To Go on Church Street will be closed on Monday, 19th September. This stunning tribute was created with passion by our talented senior florist […]

Kaden Hopkins finishes 13th in U23 Cycling World Championships

September 19, 2022

Kaden Hopkins finished a respectable 13th in the under-23 time trial at the Cycling World Championships in Australia today.
More to follow . . .

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Hopkins Places 13th In U/23 Time-Trial Worlds

September 19, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaden Hopkins continued his strong form with an impressive thirteenth-place finish in the under-23 time-trial at the UCI Road World Championships in Wollongong, Australia, yesterday. The Bermudian cyclist finished the 28.8-kilometre course 1min 33.29sec behind winner Soren Waerenskjold, of Norway, who posted a time of 34:13.40. Hopkins, who placed 48th in […]

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Waldron In Standardbred Action In Canada

September 19, 2022

Kiwon Waldron was back in action competing in four classes and a qualifier at the Hippodrome 3R Track in Canada. In heat four, Waldron, in the bike of Pey Bug, finished third by clocking a time of 2:02&4. Waldron and Way Over finished third in heat five after clocking a time of 2:02&4. In the […]

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BWS: Hurricane Is “Potential Threat To Bermuda”

September 19, 2022

Hurricane Fiona is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 377 nm to the SW at 6am on Thursday [Sept 22] with the BWS noting “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon […]

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Frazzoni Scores Twice In Hashtag United Win

September 19, 2022

[Written by Stephen Wright] Eva Frazzoni scored twice for Hashtag United FC Women in their 5-0 win at home to Cambridge United Women yesterday. The Bermuda captain netted her first with a close-range finish in the eighth minute before adding a second with a neat finish in the 69th minute. Frazzoni, 24, was substituted in […]

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Live Video: State Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II

September 19, 2022

The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is being held today [Sept 19] in the United Kingdom, with world leaders in attendance as Britain bids a last farewell to its longest-serving monarch. Following the service, the Queen’s coffin will be drawn in a walking procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch, at London’s Hyde Park […]