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Police appealed for witnesses to a disturbance in Warwick yesterday that was thought to be connected to a firearms incident later in Southampton.
About six men were reportedly involved and two were sa…

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Motorist banned from roads for two years

February 29, 2024

A man who was involved in a life-changing collision has been disqualified from driving all vehicles for two years.
Howard Mello, 45, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court last month to causing Kali Wi…

Brave Bermuda go down fighting against Jamaica

February 29, 2024

Jamaica 3 Bermuda 2

Bermuda’s hopes of qualifying for the Concacaf Under-20 Championship were dashed after they lost a five-goal thriller to Jamaica in St Kitts & Nevis on Wednesday night.
Th…

Courageous Bermuda beaten narrowly by top seeds in Junior Davis Cup

February 28, 2024

Bermuda put up a gallant fight before losing 2-1 to top seeds Guatemala at the ITF North, Central American and Caribbean Junior Davis Cup regional pre-qualifying main draw in the Dominican Republic.
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Assured Guaranty claims Q4 tax benefit of $189 million

February 28, 2024

Bermudian-based bond insurer Assured Guaranty Ltd has become the latest organisation to capitalise on a tax benefit linked to the island’s new corporate income tax legislation.
Assured Guaranty report…

Government calls on business for youth employment support

February 28, 2024

Businesses are being encouraged to partner with the Department of Workforce Development to provide summer employment opportunities for students.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Labour said the Governme…

Bermuda women impress in Eastern Caribbean beach volleyball tournament

February 28, 2024

Bermuda women finished an impressive fourth at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Senior Beach Volleyball tournament in St Lucia.
Megan Hands and Hailey Moss recorded three wins and one loss…

Skyport Magic Mile deadline extended until Friday

February 28, 2024

The deadline for children to be registered to take part in the Skyport Magic Mile has been extended until 6pm on Friday.
The Skyport Magic Mile Powered by Pacers is introducing an at the Bermuda Nati…

Dry-bulk shipper posts Q4 net income of $57.5 million

February 28, 2024

Golden Ocean Group Ltd, the world’s largest listed owner of large size dry-bulk vessels, has declared unaudited net income of $57.5 million and earnings per share of 29 cents for the fourth quarter of…

Axis Capital appoints two to global roles

February 28, 2024

Bermudian-based Axis Capital Holdings Ltd, the global specialty underwriter, has made two leadership appointments, hiring Stephen Lord as global chief information officer and Robert Barriero as global…

Veteran retailer joins board of Signet Jewelers

February 28, 2024

Bermudian-based Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery, has appointed Sandra Cochran to its board of directors.
The board also appointed Ms Cochran as a member of the human…

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BNT Jumble Sale and Auction returns this week

February 28, 2024

The Bermuda National Trust will launch its annual Auction and Jumble Sale tomorrow fundraising event at the Botanical Gardens.
Volunteers were today preparing the Jack King Building and Commercial Sl…

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Sloop Foundation calls for brave souls to take the plunge

February 27, 2024

Volunteers are wanted for the Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s annual Pirates of Bermuda Walk the Plank fundraiser set for March 24.
The popular event comes with “captives” getting seized, and the community…

Mike Heaton named Markel Group COO

February 27, 2024

Markel Group Inc, the international insurer and reinsurer with operations in Bermuda, has appointed Mike Heaton as executive vice-president and chief operating officer.
In this expanded role, the comp…

Credit card company gives $150,000 boost to local charity

February 27, 2024

A partnership between Mastercard and Butterfield Bank during the 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championships helped to boost charitable donations by $150,000, according to the global payment firm.
During …

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Minister welcomes court ruling affirming RA’s powers

February 27, 2024

The Minister of Home Affairs issued a statement of support backing a court ruling that upheld an electricity-rate decision by the regulator.
In his decision last Friday, Chief Justice Larry Mussenden…

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When they show you who they are, believe them the first time

February 27, 2024

Dear Sir,
As expected, the Premier delivered a briefcase full of promises to the people. If Utopia was what you were hoping for, you should be happy. We have been promised a balanced budget with a sur…

Strong team named for Carifta Swimming Age Group Championships

February 27, 2024

A team of 15 will represent Bermuda at the Carifta Swimming Age Group Championships in Bahamas.
The event will take place at the Betty Kelly-Kenning Aquatic Centre in the country’s capital, Nassau, fr…

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Bermudian to lead AI webinars hosted by London university

February 27, 2024

A Bermudian biomedical engineering student is to conduct a series of online interviews on artificial intelligence.
Kameron Young, 22, is in the final year of an undergraduate degree at Queen Mary Univ…

Greetings from Heidi Louise Smith

February 27, 2024

Heidi Louise Smith’s greeting card business, CedarBerry Designs, arose from a difficult time in her life.
The school counsellor and grief specialist was battling against mental-health issues.
“It wasn…

Bermuda beaten narrowly by Martinique in Concacaf qualifier

February 26, 2024

Martinique 2 Bermuda 1

Bermuda’s road to the Concacaf Under-20 Championship got tougher after losing to group F rivals Martinique in the first meeting between the two countries in St Kitts on Mo…

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Regulator defeats Belco in rate case

February 26, 2024

The Regulatory Authority has achieved a resounding victory over Belco in a case regarding the rejection of a rate increase request.
Last week, Chief Justice Larry Mussenden handed down the 85-page ju…

Non-residents banned from running in Half Marathon Derby

February 26, 2024

Last year’s “winner” Dennis Mbelenzi has been left bitterly disappointed after being denied the chance to run in this year’s Half Marathon Derby by the race committee.
The 41-year-old was the first ac…

Borr Drilling quarterly profit rises to $28.4 million

February 26, 2024

Borr Drilling Ltd, the Bermudian-based oilfield services company, has reported net income of $28.4 million in the 2023 fourth quarter, which is an increase of $28.1 million compared with the third qua…

NCA and FBI probe Cayman cyberattack

February 26, 2024

The UK National Crime Agency and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation are assisting the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service in the inquiry into a cyberattack on the Cayman Government.
Deloitte is pe…

Meagan Boyles is at home in your kitchen

February 26, 2024

After graduating from the culinary arts programme at the Bermuda College, Meagan Boyles struggled to find a job that suited her.
She worked at a range of local cafés and restaurants, but did not like …

Rhode Island hand out harsh lesson to Bermuda Select XI

February 25, 2024

Bermuda head coach Michael Findlay is hoping that his young squad will learn lessons from their 8-0 friendly loss to Rhode Island at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Sunday night.
The squad of mostly locall…

Robin Hood smash nine past Ireland Rangers

February 25, 2024

Robin Hood 9 Ireland Island Rangers 0

Clay Darrell netted four times as Robin Hood thrashed Ireland Island Rangers at Goose Gosling Field yesterday to keep their promotion hopes on track.
Robin H…

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Police investigate firearms incident

February 25, 2024

An investigation has been launched into a firearms incident that happened this afternoon in Southampton.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman confirmed that reports were received of a single gunshot hea…

Coach Keith Jennings fuming after Rangers lose three-goal lead

February 25, 2024

Wolves 3 Southampton Rangers 3

Southampton Rangers coach Keith Jennings ripped into his side after they threw away a three-goal half-time lead to draw against promotion rivals Wolves at Bernard P…

Ian Coke produces superb cameo to steer Boulevard to victory

February 25, 2024

Boulevard Blazers 3 Somerset Eagles 1

Second-half substitute Ian Coke kept Boulevard Blazers’ First Division promotion hopes alive at Goose Gosling Field on Sunday.
Within ten minutes of enterin…

Ardmore Shipping reports net income of $113.4m for 2023

February 25, 2024

Bermudian-headquartered Ardmore Shipping Corporation, which owns and operates product and chemical tankers, has reported net income of $113.4 million for 2023, which compares with net income of $135.1…

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Customs operates with ‘professionalism and fairness’

February 25, 2024

The Department of Customs defended its practices today and said that 99 per cent of goods imported to the island were released without incident.
Lucinda Pearman, the Collector of Customs, stressed tha…

Business groups bless government budget

February 25, 2024

Bermuda’s business community has issued a joint statement of support for the new government budget.
Signed by major trade associations, the communique was released through the Bermuda Business Develop…

AM Best upgrades outlooks for Fidelis parent and subsidiaries

February 25, 2024

Bermudian-based Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries have received an outlook upgrade from AM Best.
The ratings agency has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed the …

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Customs operate with ‘professionalism and fairness’

February 25, 2024

The Department of Customs defended its practices today and said that 99 per cent of goods imported to the island were released without incident.
Lucinda Pearman, the Collector of Customs, stressed tha…

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Health options on the table for improving access to care

February 25, 2024

A forum on healthcare as a human right was offered glimpses of the coming universal healthcare system as well as the island’s barriers impeding access to medical care.
A single-payer model is “going t…

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Bermuda College saves $40,000 in first phase of solar project

February 25, 2024

Bermuda College claims $40,000 in savings since the installation of a solar system in April.
The Bermuda College Foundation said the savings were realised after the interconnection of the first phase…

Sabir heroics bring Bermuda back from the dead

February 25, 2024

Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur (Bermuda won toss): Bermuda (2pts) beat Saudi Arabia (0) by four runs

Bermuda’s hopes of qualifying for the Super Six stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge Leag…

Bermuda pick up huge win in opening Concacaf qualifier

February 24, 2024

Bermuda started their Concacaf Under-20 Championship qualifying campaign with a huge win by beating Grenada 2-1 in their opening group game in St Kitts & Nevis on Saturday.
In a lively first half,…

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OBA Budget Reply: ‘Economy has fallen into gigantic pothole’

February 24, 2024

A One Bermuda Alliance government would slash red tape, make debt reduction a priority and create a plan to reduce the cost of energy.
Giving his Reply to the Budget, the Opposition leader Jarion Rich…

Bermuda athletes seek Carifta qualification in Florida

February 24, 2024

A strong contingent of Bermudian athletes will be aiming to qualify for the Carifta Games when they compete in the Speed Capital meet in West Palm Beach, Florida, today.
In the under-20 division, 202…

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Lane closures expected next week

February 24, 2024

Point Finger Road was briefly reduced to one lane of traffic on Thursday.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board said this occurred “to facilitate a high lift for exterior inspection of the Acute Care Wing” at …

Textainer shareholders give approval for $7.4bn sale

February 23, 2024

Shareholders of Bermudian-based Textainer Group Holdings Ltd have voted to approve the proposed $7.4 billion acquisition of the company by Stonepeak, a New York-headquartered alternative investment fi…

Mosaic Insurance launches suite of specialised products

February 23, 2024

Bermudian-based Mosaic Insurance has launched a suite of specialised financial institutions products, offering $25 million in investment management insurance, blended with cyber and other coverage for…

AM Best: insurers expanding existing footprints in Bermuda

February 23, 2024

Some insurers are looking to expand existing reinsurance footprints in Bermuda through affiliated or independent companies, according to an article in the latest edition of Best’s Review.
The monthly …

Butterfield up 20 cents on NYSE

February 23, 2024

The RG/BSX Index remained unchanged on Thursday at 2,213.87 in the absence of trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Meanwhile, Butterfield Bank was up 20 cents (0.66 per cent) on the New York Stock E…

Harry Twite named Bermuda captain at Under-20 Championship Qualifier

February 23, 2024

Harry Twite says it is an honour to be named Bermuda captain for the Concacaf Under-20 Championship Qualifier in St Kitts and Nevis.
The 18-year-old King’s Lynn central defender has been handed the ar…

Bermuda contingent impress at Presidential Classic in Orlando

February 23, 2024

A strong travelling contingent from the Bermuda Gymnastics Association competitive team gave a stellar showing at the prestigious Presidential Classic at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando …

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Bus terminal kiosk to close on Sunday

February 23, 2024

The kiosk at Hamilton Central Bus Terminal will be closed on Sunday, the Ministry of Transport announced.
A statement said regular kiosk hours will resume on Monday and reminded commuters that tokens…