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Floating device proposed for $2m wind study

November 8, 2023

An ongoing study of wind power for Bermuda, now in its fourth round, suggests a 60MW offshore wind farm could generate 34 per cent of Bermuda’s present electricity requirements.
A floating battery of …

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Premier: most services back after cyberattack

November 8, 2023

Most government services are back up following a cyberattack in September, according to the Premier.
At a press conference on the Throne Speech, which outlined plans to introduce cybersecurity legisla…

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BIOS experiments with warming coral

November 8, 2023

Researchers at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences are looking for ways to help corals survive warming waters.
The BIOS Currents newsletter said that the Enhancing Coral Resilience Against Climate…

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Officer Marcus Uddin loses case for reinstatement

November 8, 2023

The Supreme Court has rejected a call to order the reinstatement of a former police trainee who was unfairly dismissed during his probation period.
Marcus Uddin was sacked in 2021 when he was still on…

‘He was extraordinary – you never knew what he was going to do’

November 8, 2023

By most personal accounts offered by those familiar with the late Anthony “Toe” Dill, lovingly laid to rest on October 8 after a courageous battle against cancer, he was one of the premier athletic ta…

‘Time for the younger generation to take over’

November 8, 2023

Gavin Manders, Bermuda’s most decorated tennis player, has announced his retirement from international competitions.
Manders, who represented the island for over two decades, from the juniors up to th…

Pumas tame physical Lions to book spot in World Rugby Classic final

November 7, 2023

Classic Pumas defeated Lions Legends 25-0 to set up a World Rugby Classic show piece final against defending champions France.
In a tight contest, three tries, two conversions and penalty goals and a…

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Suspect arrested in Marco Warren hit-and-run

November 7, 2023

A man has been arrested in connection to the death of footballer Marco Warren.
Mr Warren was killed on North Shore Road, just west of Trinity Church Road, Hamilton Parish, at about 3.15am on May 14 in…

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Tyrone Quinn found guilty of theft

November 7, 2023

A lawyer accused of stealing almost $500,000 of his clients funds has been found guilty of theft in the Supreme Court.
Tyrone Quinn, 37, was found guilty of three counts of theft by a unanimous verdic…

Butterfield down in New York

November 7, 2023

The RG/BSX Index fell 22.73 points (1.12 per cent) to 2,009.39, with share volume trading of 2,600, representing a cash value of $59,190.
BF&M Ltd. closed down $2.49 (10.2 per cent) at $22, as the…

Defending champions France advance to World Rugby Classic final

November 7, 2023

Defending champions France came from behind to secure their spot in the World Rugby Classic final and keep their title defence on track with a hard-fought 36-10 victory over Ireland in the semi-final …

Flawless Colts thrash Vasco to extend lead in First Division

November 7, 2023

Unbeaten leaders Devonshire Colts thrashed Vasco 9-0 at Police Field on Sunday to go three points clear at the top of the First Division.
Chemarl Henry led the charge with a hat-trick, Keino Burch and…

Defending champions France advance to Rugby Classic final

November 7, 2023

Champions France came from behind to secure their spot in the World Rugby Classic final and keep their title defence on track with a hard fought 36-10 victory over Ireland in the semi-final at the Nat…

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Consultations on Bermuda’s Caricom membership planned

November 6, 2023

Joining a Caribbean organisation would be “a signal of our deeper integration into the region”, according to David Burt.
In the Throne Speech on Friday, the Government said it would initiate a consult…

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Warwick Academy celebrates its birthday

November 6, 2023

The children of Warwick Academy dressed up as their school’s bear mascot as the institution celebrated 361 years last Friday.
Pupils wore bear ears and bear bracelets, marking the theme “Wear The Bear…

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Parents: get to know schools before registration

November 6, 2023

The Department of Education has announced a series of open houses for preschools and middle schools ahead of registration for the 2024-25 school year.
Parents and prospective students are invited to t…

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Environmental groups team with community to go green

November 6, 2023

A community group has teamed up with a government-led youth environmental scheme for a string of events this month.
Bermuda Is Love is launching the #1Planet1Right campaign with Bermuda Environmental …

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Premier: cost-of-living reduction requires tax reform

November 6, 2023

Tax reform is crucial if Bermuda’s cost of living is to come down and the island is to remain competitive, the Premier told a post-Throne Speech press conference today.
“The cost of living has been t…

Brookfield Infrastructure reports Q3 net income of $104m

November 6, 2023

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP has reported third quarter net income of $104 million, which compares with $113 million in the prior year quarter.
Current year results benefited from the contrib…

Enstar subsidiary providing protection to AIG on Validus Re deal

November 6, 2023

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Bermudian-based insurer Enstar Group Limited has closed the previously announced transaction with American International Group Inc to provide protection to AIG on its reta…

Village overcome ‘sloppy start’ to open six-point advantage

November 6, 2023

Paget Lions 2 North Village 5

Leaders North Village came from behind to inflict a first league defeat on Paget and further distance themselves from the chasing pack in a scrappy Premier Division …

Cashless bus fares on the horizon

November 6, 2023

Government has admitted digital payment solutions for public transportation have been delayed too long.
The blueprint for the new legislative session says a measure will soon be taken to Parliament to…

Consultants: new BMA standards should be embraced

November 6, 2023

Long-term (re)insurers in Bermuda need not fear impending changes to the regulations that govern them, leaders of a global business advisory firm have said.
Senior managing director Simon Grout and di…

BCI to offer generative AI workshops for island’s corporate leaders

November 6, 2023

The Bermuda Clarity Institute is to offer a workshop series on generative artificial intelligence for the benefit of the island’s corporate leaders.
The workshops are to begin during the week of Novem…

Generative AI: new frontier for business innovation and efficiency

November 6, 2023

The recent birth of generative AI represents a pivotal moment, akin to the industrial revolution’s adoption of steam power or the informational age’s embrace of the internet.
Its abilities extend far…

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Child abuse rife on island, says health report

November 6, 2023

Adverse childhood experiences including sexual abuse are rife in the population, a review of Bermuda’s health needs has found, calling the island’s levels “shocking”.
The Government’s Bermuda Joint St…

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2023 Christmas Short Story Contest is open

November 6, 2023

It is that time of year again, and The Royal Gazette is reaching out to all wordsmiths, young and old, to embrace the season by entering the Stanley Ratteray Memorial Christmas Short Story Contest.
Th…