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Butterfield up $1.07 on NYSE

December 6, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed on Wednesday at 2,254.01, up 82.81 points (3.81 per cent).
Some 13,200 shares in Bank of NT Butterfield Ltd changed hands on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The stock closed at $30…

BEDC holiday promotion in full swing

December 6, 2023

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation has launched its annual holiday season promotion for the island’s three economic empowerment zones.
The Eat, Shop, Play campaign continues through January …

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‘Search’ for missing teen reaches Day 27

December 6, 2023

Police have urged those who know of missing child Ajahni Lema-Bascome’s whereabouts to contact them as soon as possible as the search for him marks its 27th day.
A police spokesman said that “someone …

Bermuda miss out on Gold Cup play-offs after defeat in decider

December 5, 2023

Dominican Republic 2 Bermuda 0

Head coach Naquita Robinson was left bitterly disappointed after Bermuda missed out on a spot in the Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup play-offs after suffering defeat in t…

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Bermuda HealthCare Services gives $10,000 to PHC

December 5, 2023

Pembroke Hamilton Club has been awarded $10,000 by Bermuda HealthCare Services as part of the clinic’s support for community clubs.
It marked the final instalment of $20,000 pledged by the clinic in s…

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Author wins three awards for debut novel

December 5, 2023

Clara Fay has won three international literary awards for her debut fiction novel.
The Bermudian author released Mark of a Crescent Moon in April, and it has gone on to win the 2023 Readers’ Favourite…

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Caricom may have been hit by cyberattack

December 5, 2023

The website for the Caribbean Community bloc has crashed, with its headquarters advising that “certain online applications have been breached”.
Based in Georgetown, Guyana, the secretariat of the 15-m…

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Worrell cross-examines police officers in murder trial

December 5, 2023

The defendant in a murder trial cross-examined several police officers who took the stand yesterday.
Kamal Worrell has denied charges of murdering Chavelle Dillon-Burgess on an unknown date between Ap…

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‘Search’ for missing teen reaches Day 26

December 5, 2023

Police have urged those who know of missing child Ajahni Lema-Bascome’s whereabouts to contact them as soon as possible as the search for him marks its 26th day.
A police spokesman said that “someone …

Andrew Matson takes the helm at Augment Risk

December 5, 2023

Augment Risk, the new reinsurance brokerage firm with a presence in Bermuda, has announced the arrival of Andrew Matson as chief executive officer.
Mr Matson joins Augment Risk after more than three y…

Appleby Bermuda ranked Band 2 by Chambers

December 5, 2023

Appleby, the international law firm with an office in Bermuda, has been recognised in six offshore jurisdictions in the 2024 edition of the Chambers and Partners FinTech Guide
The firm’s Bermuda offic…

Biltir attends NAIC Fall National Meeting

December 5, 2023

Christine Patton, executive director of the Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers and executive adviser Curtis Dickinson, met with state insurance commissioners, their staffs and Bil…

BAS appoints board leadership

December 5, 2023

Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd has formally appointed Gail E. M. Miller as board chairwoman and E. Michael Leverock as deputy board chairman.
The company said Ms Miller had enjoyed a long association w…

Dage Minors and Gayle Lindsay seal national cross country titles

December 4, 2023

Dage Minors and Gayle Lindsay were crowned National Cross Country champions at the Botanical Gardens on Saturday.
Competing for the first time since finishing twelfth in the 1,500 metres final at the …

LeiLanni Nesbeth wins NCAA Championship with Florida State

December 4, 2023

LeiLanni Nesbeth and her Florida State University team-mates clinched a fourth NCAA Championship title with a convincing 5-1 win over Stanford at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, tonight.
…

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Man found with stab wounds in Sandys

December 4, 2023

Police initiated an investigation after a man was found with multiple stab wounds at a property in Sandys.
The 39-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment.
Officers went to a home on East Shore Ro…

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‘Search’ for missing teen reaches Day 25

December 4, 2023

Police have urged those who know of missing child Ajahni Lema-Bascome’s whereabouts to contact them as soon as possible as the search for him marks its 25th day.
A police spokesman said that “someone …

Embracing AI: a strategic business approach

December 4, 2023

Bermuda’s corporate landscape is witnessing a transformative wave. Businesses, both large and small, are beginning to understand the immense potential of generative AI.
However, the journey from awar…

Bermuda awarded win after St Vincent no-show

December 3, 2023

The Bermuda women’s football team have been awarded a 3-0 victory over St Vincent & the Grenadines after their Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup qualifying match was cancelled on Friday night.
The team we…

Hamilton Parish pick up third league win in row

December 3, 2023

Young Men’s Social Club 0 Hamilton Parish 4

Leroy Lewis led from the front with two goals as Hamilton Parish secured their third consecutive league victory at Police Field on Sunday.
Parish start…

PHC withstand late fightback from ten-man X-Roads

December 3, 2023

X-Roads Warriors 1 PHC Zebras 2

Premier Division Champions PHC Zebras held off a late fightback by ten-men X-Roads to come away with maximum points at Lord’s on Sunday.
PHC were seemingly cruisin…

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Deputy Premier meets Sir Tony Blair during COP28

December 3, 2023

The Deputy Premier met Sir Tony Blair, the former British prime minister, during his visit to the United Arab Emirates for an annual climate conference.
A photograph of Walter Roban, also the Minister…

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Corrections recruits learn self-defence and safety skills

December 3, 2023

Recruits preparing to become corrections officers received specialist training in use-of-force techniques to help them deal with challenges they could encounter in their roles.
Michael Weeks, the Mini…

Government MoU for family office business

December 3, 2023

Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Emirates Family Office Association to bring a branch of the association to Bermuda within the next 12 months.
The agreement is part of move…

AM Best continues review of Argo Group ratings

December 3, 2023

AM Best continues to keep a close watch on Bermudian-based Argo Group following the company’s acquisition by Brookfield Reinsurance Limited in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.1 bill…

Abic: Bermuda’s challenges and risks never greater

December 3, 2023

Bermuda is at a pivotal point, with challenges and risks never greater, the chairman of the Association of Bermuda International Companies told the group’s annual meeting.
Patrick Tannock, CEO of Axa …

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Kidney care centre waives co-payment fees

December 3, 2023

A kidney disease specialist centre will no longer charge patients a co-payment from next year, it was announced.
Kidney Care Bermuda will waive the charges at the start of 2024 to improve access to ca…

Lack of officials forces postponement of St George’s v Paget

December 3, 2023

A shortage of football officials has been blamed for the postponement of a Premier Division match between St George’s and Paget on Sunday.
The match was scheduled to take place at 3pm at Wellington Ov…

Apollo writes first ‘Smart Follow’ risks

December 3, 2023

Apollo, the Bermudian-based independent specialist insurer and reinsurer, has written its first two risks under its new ‘Smart Follow’ venture, powered by Artificial Labs, the London-headquartered alg…

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Coastguard crews boost skills with UK-based instructors

December 3, 2023

Maritime protection teams from six overseas territories developed training techniques as they focused on search-and-rescue capabilities during a course in Bermuda.
Members of the Royal Bermuda Regimen…

Jason Williams dethrones champion Fabrizio Alvera to win Bermuda’s Backyard Ultra

December 3, 2023

After more than 19 hours of racing and a gruelling 83.3 miles, Jason Williams earned personal redemption after being crowned Bermuda’s Backyard Ultra Champion.
Last year, Williams ran for more than 2…

Noah Browne and Susie Howells take top honours in squash championships

December 3, 2023

Noah Browne and Susie Howells were crowned winners at the Bermuda Squash Championships on Friday night.
In the best-of-five men’s final, Brown floored Anaya Smith 3-0, while Howells dispatched Joann …

Walkabout kicks off the holiday season in St George

December 3, 2023

The Olde Towne was bustling with activity last night as the annual National Trust Walkabout drew thousands to the East End.
Businesses and historical homes throughout the Town of St George welcomed vi…

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Government extends moratorium on work permit categories

December 3, 2023

A moratorium on new work permits for a range of job categories has been extended for three months.
The Ministry of Economy and Labour said in a statement that the 46 job categories will remain closed …

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Motorist who led police on a chase arrested

December 3, 2023

An SUV driver who led police on a chase through two parishes has been arrested, police confirmed.
A statement from the Bermuda Police Service said officers signalled for the motorist, a 39-year-old …

Village remain unbeaten after beating Somerset

December 3, 2023

Somerset 1 North Village 2

Premier Division leaders North Village maintained their perfect league record after marching west last night to defeat Somerset behind a pair of second-half goals.
Jale…

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Bermuda National Trust Walkabout

December 2, 2023

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Bermuda coach Naquita Robinson disappointed by late cancellation

December 2, 2023

Bermuda coach Naquita Robinson has expressed her disappointment over the last-minute cancellation of the Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup qualifying match against St Vincent & the Grenadines at Flora Duf…

Arnold Manders struggling to comprehend shock exit

December 2, 2023

Former Bermuda Cricket Board president Arnold Manders is hopeful his successor, Lloyd Smith, will help to improve the state of the game on island.
Manders, 64, went into Wednesday’s meeting seeking a …

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Former PCA chairwoman backs calls for proper support

December 2, 2023

A former chairwoman of the Police Complaints Authority has backed calls for the regulator to be given the support it needs to manage its caseload.
Michelle St Jane, who led the authority between 2008 …

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Jarion Richardson finally minted as One Bermuda Alliance leader

December 2, 2023

Jarion Richardson has been elected by acclamation as the new leader of the One Bermuda Alliance after he received no challenges for the post.
Mr Richardson was appointed as interim leader when Cole Si…

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Motorist charged with injuring two people on Front Street

December 2, 2023

A Warwick man has been charged in Magistrates’ Court with causing two pedestrians grievous bodily harm by riding his bike on Front Street without due care and attention.
Joshua Thompson, 28, denied …

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Man fined and banned from roads after Sandys crash

December 2, 2023

A man who crashed his bike in Sandys last month has been disqualified from driving all vehicles for 18 months.
Ramiero Defaz, 42, admitted having care and control of the cycle while impaired by alcoh…

Jupiter Country Club to defend Bermuda Goodwill Golf Tournament title

December 2, 2023

Jupiter Country Club have returned to the island to defend their Bermuda Goodwill Golf Tournament title this year.
The Florida-based club have retained the same team that won last year’s 54-hole pro-a…

Fabrizio Alvera set for gruelling Bermuda Backyard Ultra title defence

December 2, 2023

Fabrizio Alvera concedes it is impossible to mentally prepare for the challenge of defending his Bermuda Backyard Ultra title.
In what proved the ultimate test of perseverance and resilience in last y…

Saltus successfully defend BSSF High School girls volleyball title

December 2, 2023

Saltus Grammar School retained the Bermuda School Sports Federation High School girls volleyball title at Mount St Agnes.
Lesley White’s side defeated Bermuda High School for Girls 2-0 in an exciting …

LeiLanni Nesbeth’s Florida State advance to NCAA Championship final

December 2, 2023

LeiLanni Nesbeth and her Florida State University team-mates took another step towards a fourth national title after coming away with a 2-0 win over Atlantic Coast Conference rivals Clemson in the NCA…

Axis appoints David Shluger

December 1, 2023

Axis Capital has appointed David Shluger as head of cyber-risk advisory.
The Bermudian-based global specialty underwriter said Mr Shluger will oversee an ambitious strategy to elevate its programme of…

BAS reports half-year net income of $500,000

December 1, 2023

Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd and its subsidiaries have reported net income from continuing operations of $500,000 for the six months ended September 30.
That compares with $800,000 over the comparati…

KKR acquires remaining stake in Global Atlantic for $2.7bn

December 1, 2023

KKR & Co Inc, the global investment firm, is to take sole ownership of Bermudian-based Global Atlantic Financial Group LLC.
The parties have announced a definitive agreement under which KKR will a…