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Lloyd’s pushes back launch of Blueprint Two digitalisation

Blueprint Two, the project to digitalise Lloyd’s, is behind schedule, prompting the organisation to push its launch back from its planned October target date.
Lloyd’s and Velonetic, which represents t…

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R&Q Insurance Holdings files for provisional liquidation

Bermudian-based R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd has filed for provisional liquidation.
The company said it filed, in the Supreme Court of Bermuda on Friday, an application to appoint joint provisional …

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Jarreau Hayward stripped of head coaching duties at St George’s

Jarreau Hayward has been relieved of his position as head coach of St George’s Colts.
Hayward’s future at the club seemed secure after he guided them to their first FA Cup success last season but afte…

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Victor Scott Primary School Class of 2024 Graduation

Victor Scott Primary School Class of 2024 Graduation (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

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Accolades for young iEPC engineer

A multidiscipline services provider in the fields of civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering is highlighting one of their own, congratulating an electrical engineer-in-training, for a…

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Waterside dining at new restaurant

Restaurateur Marico Thomas, well known for fast food, has launched his most upscale restaurant on the edge of Hamilton Harbour.
The owner of Food Hub has just opened Eight & Vine at 8 Front Street…

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Consolidation in holiday rentals

Short-term and holiday rental provider Coldwell Banker Bermuda Vacation Rentals has acquired local competitor BermudaRentals.com.
It brings its number of listings up to about 60, and the company belie…

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Pressure group says three-week consultation is ‘insufficient’

A pressure group said yesterday that the three-week consultation period for public feedback on the Government’s draft amendments to clean-air and water-pollution laws was insufficient.
The Bermuda Cle…

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Covid-19 vaccinations advised as summer approaches

Residents were urged to keep up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as increased travel and social gatherings were expected during the summer.
The Ministry of Health’s epidemiology and surveillance uni…

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New online bus fare payment system hits the skids

Plans to implement a digital fare system on public transport buses and ferries have been pushed back because more training for staff was needed.
The “groundbreaking” scheme, which will allow passenger…

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Call for Middle East peace draws marchers to Cabinet grounds

About 200 peace campaigners took to the streets of Hamilton on Saturday to call for an end to hostilities in the Middle East.
The call for peace was organised by several Bermudian organisations, inclu…

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Supreme Court sanctions BW LPG scheme of arrangement

The Supreme Court of Bermuda has sanctioned a scheme of arrangement that will see BW LPG Ltd, the liquefied petroleum gas shipper, move its place of incorporation to Singapore.
The company has been re…

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Malachi Jones and Luke Horan form monster 347-run partnership for Warwick

Malachi Jones and Luke Horan both struck centuries in a 347-run opening stand that laid the foundation for Warwick’s 111-run win over Southampton Rangers in the First Division 50 overs at Southampton…

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Derrick Brangman scores 118 and takes five wickets as St David’s return to winning ways

Lord’s (St David’s won toss): St David’s beat Willow Cuts by 204 runs

St David’s captain Derrick Brangman hammered an unbeaten century and claimed five wickets as St David’s bounced back from the…

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Jekon Edness falls for 99 as Western Stars lose to Bailey’s Bay

Sea Breeze Oval (Bailey’s Bay won toss): Bailey’s Bay beat Western Stars by 67 runs

Jekon Edness fell just one run short of a century as Western Stars failed to stop Bailey’s Bay from picking up…

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St George’s bounce back into title contention with win over Cleveland

Wellington Oval (Cleveland won toss): St George’s beat Cleveland by five wickets

St George’s continued to demonstrate their might against would-be challengers as they brushed aside Cleveland by f…

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Minister attends conference on African Caribbean relations

The Minister of Economy and Labour attended a joint conference hosted by the African Export-Import Bank in The Bahamas.
Jason Hayward was at the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum and the Afrexi…

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Palomar Holdings hires two

Palomar Holdings Inc, the parent company of Palomar Specialty Reinsurance Company Bermuda Ltd, has announced two appointments to its executive leadership team.
Tim Carter has been appointed chief peop…

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Irish Aleria joins Artex Risk

Bermudian-based Artex Risk Solutions has appointed Irish Aleria as vice president, Insurance Management – ILS.
Ms Aleria joins from Ocorian, where she most recently served as client director and head …

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Hundreds flock to celebration of Filipino independence

Victoria Park was alive with music, food and culture this afternoon as hundreds turned out to a festival celebrating the 126th anniversary of independence for the Philippines.
Ryan De Jesus, the pres…

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PLP supports UN resolution for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The Progressive Labour Party central committee has voted to support the United Nations resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
The PLP said it stood with hundreds of countries and thou…

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International Women’s Club donates $15,000 to charity

Two charities that provide social services on the island received a financial boost from the International Women’s Club.
The IWC donated $10,000 to Vision Bermuda to support its critical needs program…

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Repairs to City Hall foyer ceiling completed

The Corporation of Hamilton has completed repairs to the foyer ceiling at City Hall.
A spokeswoman said the foyer was painted and ceiling replaced after engineering firm Mason and Associates advised …

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Like Marmite, letter exposes chasm in public opinion

When Antony Siese wrote his letter complaining about too much flesh on show on Bermuda’s streets, he could hardly have anticipated just how it would split opinion.
“It appears that the dress standards…

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Kaden Hopkins continues national dominance with breakaway win in road race

Days after notching up his fifth national time-trial title in six years, Kaden Hopkins produced a dominant display to secure a second consecutive victory in the road championships at Clearwater Beach …

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Elijah Daley wins gold medal at CCCAN Championships

Elijah Daley continued his fine form at the Central American and Caribbean Swimming Championships by winning Bermuda’s first gold medal
Daley, who had already won bronze in the 200 metres individual …

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Friendships put to one side as Bermuda’s cyclists chase national title

Blink and you just might miss them.
Bermuda’s professional cyclists are back on island to compete in the first of three national championships over the course of the next ten days.
The action starts …

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Students nominated for Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards

The 38th annual Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards will take place tonight at Warwick Academy.
The awards honour Hurdle, who was a keen sportsman who attended Warwick Academy, Bermuda College and Dalhousi…

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AM Best upgrades Athene rating

AM Best has upgraded the financial strength rating to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “aa-” (Superior) from “a+” (Excellent) of the members of Athene Group, …

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Call for peace in the Middle East draws hundreds of marchers

Hundreds of peace campaigners took to the streets of Hamilton yesterday, calling for an end to hostilities in the Middle East.
The call for peace was organised by several Bermudian organisations inclu…

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Snow sports group brings charity relief

The island’s snow sports enthusiasts have banded together to raise more than $1,500 for charity.
The Bermuda Snow Society, founded to make snow sports more accessible to residents, raised the funds at…

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BTA: new site for Hamilton visitor centre not yet secured

A new site has yet to be confirmed for the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s Hamilton visitor centre, the organisation said this week.
Erin Smith, the quango’s chief operations officer, added that a plan fo…

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Hamilton to bring back Summer Sunday event next month

The City of Hamilton is planning to get festive next month with the return of its popular Summer Sunday: City Funday event in Victoria Park.
The free event, scheduled to take place between 1pm and 6pm…

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Live Blog: Mexico v Jamaica

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Live Blog: Afghanistan v Australia

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Live Blog: Turkey v Portugal

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Injured powerboat pilot thanks rescuers after crash

The pilot who crashed his powerboat in St George’s on Sunday says he is grateful to have walked away from his ordeal with only minor injuries.
Jevone Morrissey and co-pilot Jordan Place’s BV class boa…

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Kenny Leseur takes lead in Amateur Stroke Play Championship

Kenny Leseur shot a sparkling 67 to take the lead in the Bermuda Amateur Men’s Stroke Play Championship on Saturday.
Leseur, who shot 71 on Friday, usurped Oliver Betschart at the head of the leaderbo…

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Oliver Betschart sets early standard at Amateur Stroke Play

Oliver Betschart shot a superb three-under 68 to seize early control of the Bermuda Amateur Men’s Stroke Play Championship at Port Royal Golf Course yesterday.
The teenager capitalised on the favourab…

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Refuse to lend money to your sister for her own sake

Dear Dave,
I’m currently on Baby Step 2 of your plan, and I’m six months away from being debt-free, except for my home. Recently, I’ve run into an issue with my sister, who has a good job, but continu…

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Family photo album captures 1940s entertainers

Photographs charting the experiences of a performance group who entertained servicemen stationed in Bermuda during the Second World War have been shared by a visiting family.
Jonathan White and his s…

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Artefacts from 1600s finally come home to Bermuda

A treasure trove of artefacts dating back to the early 1600s has returned home to Bermuda for the first time in 20 years.
Thousands of archaeological finds were unearthed during the First Forts projec…

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KPMG’s service day makes a difference at WindReach

KPMG in Bermuda has donated more than $10,000 in services and materials to WindReach as part of its Make a Difference Day.
The audit, tax and advisory service firm selects a charity every year as part…

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Live Blog: Poland v Austria

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Live Blog: South Africa v England

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Blue Waters rule the waves to claim BFCAT Shield

Now that the initiation rites of summer are behind us, perhaps angling can come to the fore. The late spring, and that is what it is, heralds the transition from trolling the drop-offs to concentratin…

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Carnival procession caps weekend of celebration

Carnival events drew crowds from the island and overseas as partygoers and music lovers came together for a weekend of celebrations.
Four days of events, including open-air concerts and a raft-up, cul…

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Police thank public after holiday passes without major incident

Police have thanked the public after the National Heroes holiday weekend passed without any major incidents.
The Bermuda Police Service stepped up their presence on the roads and at events across the …

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