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David Burt is one of the most open leaders the Progressive Labour Party has experienced, according to Walter Roban, who mounted a robust defence of the Premier’s leadership.
Mr Burt had been described…

Antoine Raynor launches cleaning product firm after health scare

July 15, 2024

Antoine Raynor’s all-natural cleaning product business Quartz Environmental Solutions came about after four weeks in the hospital.
“I had a health scare, and King Edward really saved my life,” Mr Ray…

BMA reports loss of $3.53m

July 15, 2024

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has reported a total comprehensive loss of $3.53 million in 2023 as the organisation’s headcount continues to rise with its increasing responsibilities.
The loss compare…

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New tax agency to have powers to impose fines

July 15, 2024

The Government is pressing ahead with plans to impose income tax on multinational businesses after further legislation was tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday.

The Corporate Income Tax Agenc…

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Lawyer overcomes losses and achieves life’s dream

July 15, 2024

There was standing room only at Sessions House on Friday when a popular civil servant was Called to the Bar.
Audley Quallo, spent more than a decade working for the Ministry of Legal Affairs after obt…

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‘Politics has brought me an incredible life experience’

July 15, 2024

Walter Roban, the Deputy Premier, recently announced
he would step away from politics at the next General Election. He talked about his highs and lows, why he is content not to be Premier and what…

Derrick Brangman shines as St David’s win again

July 14, 2024

Lord’s (St David’s won toss): St David’s beat Western Stars by 107 runs

St David’s aaptain Derrick Brangman led by example, stroking a half century and claiming four wickets, as his side beat str…

Kamau Leverock hits century as Somerset beat Cleveland

July 14, 2024

Somerset Cricket Club (Somerset won toss): Somerset beat Cleveland by 46 runs

Somerset advanced their position in the Premier Division 50 overs with a crucial win over Cleveland County at Somerse…

St George’s continue good form with thrashing of Willow Cuts

July 14, 2024

Wellington Oval: (St. George’s won toss): St. George’s beat Willow Cuts by 264 runs.

St. George’s Cricket Club are all but confirmed as the Premier Division 50 overs Champions after inflicting a …

Rachael Betschart claims historic victory in San Francisco

July 14, 2024

Rachael Betschart has sailed her way into the history books after becoming the first Bermudian to be crowned WASZP Grand Final winner at the SailGP Inspire Championship of Champions in San Francisco, …

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Summer Sunday City FunDay

July 14, 2024

Summer Sunday City FunDay (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Carey Olsen takes top prize at Chambers HNW Awards

July 14, 2024

Carey Olsen has been named Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards for the second consecutive year.
The prestigious annual awards recognise national and international law f…

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Sunshine and fun at Victoria Park

July 14, 2024

Hundreds of revellers soaked up the sunshine in Victoria Park this afternoon when the City of Hamilton hosted a Summer Sunday fun day.
The park was transformed into a fun fair featuring bouncy castles…

AM Best affirms ratings of Aspen and its subsidiaries

July 14, 2024

AM Best has affirmed the credit ratings of Bermudian-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd and its rated subsidiaries.
The ratings agency affirmed the financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) and the …

Gernot Ruppelt to become CEO of Bermuda’s Ardmore Shipping

July 14, 2024

Gernot Ruppelt is to succeed Anthony Gurnee as chief executive of Ardmore Shipping, the Bermudian-headquartered owner and operator of product and chemical tankers.
The company said Mr Gurnee, who foun…

Concert Group appoints Charles Rawlins

July 14, 2024

Concert Group Holdings Inc has appointed Charles Rawlins as senior vice president, Property Underwriting and Programme Management.
Mr Rawlins, who reports to chief underwriting officer Joe Alberti, is…

Shireen Gammoh to join the Bermuda office of Howden Re

July 14, 2024

Shireen Gammoh has been appointed as managing director within the Legacy and Structured Reinsurance team in the Bermuda office of Howden Re.
Ms Gammoh, who takes up her new position on July 17, was mo…

PwC names scholarship winners

July 14, 2024

Xienne Burch and Imani Bean are the recipients of PwC Bermuda’s annual scholarship awards.
Ms Burch is the recipient of PwC’s Peter Mitchell Scholarship, worth more than $20,000 annually. She is a sop…

Abir interns conduct policy and legal research

July 14, 2024

Two Bermudian students, Malakye Outerbridge and Cree Dunn, are this summer assisting the Policy and Regulatory team of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers.
The 21-year-old Ms Dunn is pu…

Oliver Betschart up for R & A Junior Open challenge in Scotland

July 14, 2024

Oliver Betschart hopes to pick up where he left off in the R & A Junior Open, which gets under way in Scotland on Monday.
The Bermudian golfer is coming off an impressive fourth place showing at l…

Bermuda under-19 rugby team win silver medal in Mexico

July 14, 2024

Bermuda under-19 rugby coach Chris Naylor has applauded his players after they finished second in the Rugby Americas North tournament in Querétaro, Mexico, on Saturday.
Already guaranteed a top-two po…

Sincere Hall strikes late to salvage a draw for Hull City in friendly

July 14, 2024

Sincere Hall grabbed a late equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw for Hull City’s senior squad in their first preseason friendly against Turkish Süper Lig outfit Kasimpasa on Saturday.
The Bermuda forward …

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Work preserving island’s culture recognised with award

July 14, 2024

The Premier has recognised the work of the Department of Culture’s cultural apprenticeship programme team with the latest Public Service Excellence Award.
The team comprises two public officers, Graha…

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Fundraising campaign launched for victims of Hurricane Beryl

July 14, 2024

The Bermuda Red Cross has put out a call for donations to support those impacted by Hurricane Beryl, which recently battered the Caribbean.
A Red Cross spokeswoman said in a statement that while effor…

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IT firm to hold cybersecurity course next month

July 14, 2024

A course in beating hackers is on offer to residents from an information technology firm.
IT consultant Supatone Ltd said it would partner with the Bermuda Clarity Institute to launch the “Learn how …

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New land management quango nears completion

July 14, 2024

An efficiency move to amalgamate two government quangos has been approved by legislators.
The West End Development Corporation Amendment Act 2024 will combine the Bermuda Land Development Company, bas…

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Legislation to improve planning efficiency tabled

July 14, 2024

Legislation to extend the powers of the Development Applications Board to approve retroactive applications was tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday.
The Development and Planning Amendment Act 202…

Onias Bascome and Jonté Smith hit half-centuries in Cup Match trial

July 13, 2024

Lord’s (St George’s won the toss): St David’s beat St George’s by four wickets

Usual team-mates Onias Bascome and Jonté Smith notched up half-centuries for opposite sides in the penultimate Cup …

Imperious Malachi Jones leads Warwick to Western Counties victory over Bridge

July 13, 2024

White Hill Field (Somerset Bridge won toss): Warwick Workmen’s beat Somerset Bridge by 158 runs

A virtuoso performance by Malachi Jones had Warwick walking tall after they dethroned Somerset Brid…

Watch: Yushae DeSilva-Andrade wins silver medal at World Boccia Cup

July 13, 2024

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade has won a silver medal at the World Boccia Cup in Portugal.
After thrashing Croatian Dora Basic, the world No 4, in her semi-final on Friday, The Bermudian faced Brazilian Andr…

Walkers boss Kevin Taylor recognised in ABLJ Top 50

July 13, 2024

Kevin Taylor of Walkers (Bermuda) Ltd has been ranked among the Top 50 Offshore Lawyers for 2024 by the Asia Business Law Journal.
Mr Taylor is the office managing partner and head of the Insolvency a…

Aviva closes deal for Probitas

July 13, 2024

Aviva plc has completed the acquisition of Probitas Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd for consideration of £249 million, or approximately $321 million, following receipt of all necessary approvals.
The acquisiti…

Bermuda women out to make amends against Belize

July 13, 2024

After coming out second best in the first international match against Belize on Thursday, the Bermuda women’s football team will seek to redeem themselves in the second encounter tomorrow.
A second-ha…

Holders Somerset Bridge and Warwick set to clash in Western Counties

July 13, 2024

The stage is set for an exciting showdown pitting one of the most formidable opening bowling and batting combinations against each other in the second round of the Western Counties featuring holders S…

Bermuda Under-19 rugby team chase gold in Mexico

July 13, 2024

Bermuda head into today’s Rugby Americas North Men’s Under-19 tournament final day of action in Querétaro, Mexico, with great prospects of winning gold.
Chris Naylor’s side face USA South in the gold …

Chris Douglas gives himself a Cup Match problem

July 13, 2024

The eccentric behaviour of star cricketer Chris Douglas has again come to the fore, and this time the cost may be his place in the Somerset Cup Match team.
The latest act of misconduct from the PHC an…

Nick Pilgrim eyes decent finish in Americas Triathlon Cup Magog

July 13, 2024

Nick Pilgrim heads into the Americas Triathlon Cup Magog in Canada tomorrow eyeing a spot in the top 15.
The 21-year-old Bermudian is part of a large field of 65 elite men for the competition, where …

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Police name young victims of double murder

July 13, 2024

Police have identified two men who were fatally shot early on Wednesday as 18-year-old Razi Garland and 19-year-old Amon Robinson.
The deaths of the teenagers came as the island was reeling from the d…

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Man critical after single-vehicle crash in St George’s

July 13, 2024

A man is being treated in the intensive care unit after a single-vehicle crash on Thursday night.
Police received a report shortly before midnight of a crash involving a motorcycle at Pepper Hall and…

Do luxury handbags hold their value?

July 13, 2024

An occasional conversation topic at home is my taste for the finer things, more specifically my occasional spending on a luxury goods item. My response is always the same: “It’s good quality, it’s an …

Dealing with family squabble over inheritance

July 13, 2024

Dear Dave,
I’m 32 and debt-free, except for my house. My grandmother passed away a couple of months ago, and her will has caused problems for my family. I was her only relative living in the same town…

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Longtail chick makes first flight

July 13, 2024

Excitement was in the air on Nonsuch Island yesterday when a team from the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo released a baby longtail to make its first flight over open waters.

Patrick Talbot, a cu…

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Take back our village, urges minister after spate of violence

July 12, 2024

Bermuda needs to “collectively take back our village” and stand together against the scourge of violence, the Minister of National Security said today.

The island has been left in a state of shock af…

New mixer line from Barritts rolls out in US

July 12, 2024

Barritts has celebrated 150 years of its iconic ginger beer with the launch of a vibrant new mixer line, as well as a brand refresh inspired by Bermuda’s pastel-coloured houses.
The line, which is cur…

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Government updates money-laundering ‘grey list’

July 12, 2024

New anti-money laundering advisories have been put out by the Ministry of Legal Affairs, highlighting jurisdictions viewed to have inadequate control measures.
The new AML-ATF Advisory, published onli…

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Police name two young victims of double murder

July 12, 2024

Police have identified two men who were fatally shot early on Wednesday morning as 18-year-old Razi Garland and 19-year-old Amon Robinson.
The incident took place in the Scaur Hill, Sandys area at abo…

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Man critical in ICU after single-vehicle crash in St George’s

July 12, 2024

A man is being treated in the Intensive Care Unit after a single-vehicle crash last night.
Police received a report shortly before midnight of a crash involving a motorcycle at Pepper Hall and Orange…

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Accountancy association joins signature learning partners

July 12, 2024

Work experience opportunities in accountancy, technology and hospitality have been opened in the public school system through partnerships with outside organisations, MPs heard.
It includes the Associ…

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Pension fees set to be lowered and capped, Premier says

July 12, 2024

Pension administration fees are set to be reduced and then capped, the Premier told MPs today.
David Burt, who is also the Minister of Finance, said that from April 1 next year a new fee structure wou…

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Visitor injured in single-vehicle crash in Southampton

July 12, 2024

A visitor has sustained arm injury in a single-vehicle crash in Southampton.
Police said the incident took place at about 11.10am today on Middle Road.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service sai…