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Four airport fire trucks sought by Government

October 19, 2023

The Government is looking to invest in new firefighting vehicles for the airport, according to a recent request for proposal.
The RFP, published this week on the Government Procurement website, called…

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BF&M Breast Cancer Walk

October 19, 2023

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Sebastian Kempe on course for gold fleet at Laser Under 21 World Championships

October 18, 2023

Sebastian Kempe will be looking to clear the first hurdle in his bid for a podium finish when the Laser Under-21 World Championships resume in Morocco on Thursday.
The Bermudian sailor is off to a so…

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Supply ship diverts to island after crew member falls sick

October 18, 2023

A Canadian supply ship turned to Bermuda this week to get a crew member medical assistance.
According to a recent incident report, on Monday afternoon RCC Bermuda was contacted by Meyer Shipping and t…

Mikle Dill continues encouraging start to bodybuilding career

October 18, 2023

Bermudian bodybuilder Mikle Dill says a fire has been lit inside him after competing at the NPC Worldwide Olympia Amateur Italy in Milan.
The 25-year-old, who opted to quit rugby in pursuit of a bodyb…

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Magistrate blasts ‘useless’ Police Complaints Authority

October 18, 2023

A magistrate has described the Police Complaints Authority as a “useless body which lacks the public’s confidence” over the way it handled a complaint he made about two officers.
Khamisi Tokunbo firs…

Climate change could sink Bermuda

October 18, 2023

Most of Bermuda could be underwater in another 50 to 100 years, one natural disaster expert has warned.
“That would be if the Antarctic and Greenland Ice Sheets really started breaking up,” seismolog…

Information governance offers career opportunities for Bermudians

October 18, 2023

Information governance is a growing area of career opportunity for Bermudians, the island’s Privacy Commissioner said on Tuesday at a meeting of privacy professionals at the Hamilton Princess & Be…

Point of sale insurance expected to grow

October 18, 2023

Consumers will increasingly be able to buy insurance at the point of purchase for almost anything important including travel, cars, homes, but also for a host of consumer goods.
Is it easier to buy tr…

Coach Michael Findlay backs Bermuda to come good despite draw

October 18, 2023

While dismayed that his team did not secure maximum points against Belize at the Flora Duffy Stadium last night, Bermuda football coach Michael Findlay is convinced they can still earn Nations League …

Captain Dale Eve curses missed opportunities as Bermuda draw with Belize

October 17, 2023

Bermuda 1 Belize 1

Captain Dale Eve was disappointed at his side’s failure to take their chances after Bermuda were held to a disappointing draw by Belize in the Concacaf Nations League at the Fl…

Camiko Smith in pole position in Local Qualifier

October 17, 2023

Camiko Smith emerged is in pole position to claim a spot in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship after the first two rounds of the Local Qualifier on Tuesday.
Smith finished level par after 36 holes a…

Live blog: Bermuda v Belize

October 17, 2023

Bermuda men’s senior team return to action as they take on Belize in the group stages of the Concacaf Nations League at the Flora Duffy Stadium.
Michael Findlay’s side will be going in search of a sec…

Sompo appoints Redouane El Oulhani to post in growing France office

October 17, 2023

Sompo International, the Bermudian-based global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty (re)insurance, has appointed Redouane El Oulhani as head of distribution and client relationsh…

Borr Drilling appoints former banker Currie, CEO Schorn to board

October 17, 2023

A former banker at Goldman Sachs has been appointed to the board of directors of Borr Drilling Limited, the Bermudian-based oilfield services company.
Jeffrey Currie, who recently retired from Goldman…

Bank share prices rise

October 17, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed on Tuesday at 2,113.17, up 26.40 points (1.27 per cent).
Two thousand shares in Devonshire Industries Ltd changed hands on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The stock closed at $5.00…

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Family exhibition opens at National Museum of Bermuda

October 17, 2023

A new exhibit by local artist Jayde Gibbons opened its doors at the National Museum of Bermuda on Friday.
Ms Gibbons’ exhibit, entitled Family (Fam, I Love You), focuses on the power of family and com…

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Stamp-duty reforms covered in new government video

October 17, 2023

The Government has released a video to highlight changes in the stamp duty intended to help first-time homebuyers.
The changes, introduced in March, increased the exception threshold, ended stamp duty…

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Impounded vehicles to be destroyed if not claimed

October 17, 2023

The Bermuda Police Service has warned owners to collect their impounded vehicles in the next three weeks or they could be destroyed.
A police spokesman said the BPS has 57 motorcycles at its Prospect,…

Aspen partners with Ki Insurance

October 17, 2023

Bermudian-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited has announced an industry-first partnership with London-headquartered Ki Insurance to provide digital follow capacity through Ki’s Lloyd’s platform fro…

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Pumpkin festivities set for Saturday at Dockyard

October 17, 2023

Hallowe’en comes early to the West End this Saturday courtesy of the West End Development Corporation.
Dockyard will host Wedco’s Hallowe’en Fall Festival from 1pm to 5pm on the North Lawn.
The pumpki…

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Hamilton bus terminal to close for resurfacing work

October 17, 2023

Hamilton Central Bus Terminal will be closed temporarily from October 23.
The Corporation of Hamilton said the closure, which is expected to last until the end of the month, is necessary in order to c…

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‘Circumstantial’ evidence that personal data may have been taken

October 17, 2023

An investigation into a cyberattack that crippled government services has discovered circumstantial evidence that personal data may have been exfiltrated.
David Burt, the Premier, said it was still no…

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Group demands answers on reasons for energy bills hike

October 17, 2023

A pressure group is demanding answers from Belco, the Regulatory Authority and the Government regarding the reasons behind the recent hike in energy bills.
The Bermuda Clean Air Coalition has also re…

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US academic aims to expose youth to wonders of science

October 17, 2023

A US academic is visiting Bermuda to encourage Black students to pursue careers in the sciences.
Vernon Morris, a professor of chemistry and environmental sciences and the director of the School of M…

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Norwegian grandmaster gives chess tips to budding players

October 17, 2023

A children’s chess club was treated to a strategy lecture and simultaneous exhibition game with a Norwegian chess grandmaster.

Johan-Sebastian Christiansen met the Youth Chess Club at the Bermuda …

Findlay to shuffle defensive pack as Danté Leverock misses out through suspension

October 17, 2023

Bermuda coach Michael Findlay will have to make do without a key defender for the Concacaf Nations League fixture against Belize at Flora Duffy Stadium tonight.
Experienced central defender and former…

Michael Sims honoured to receive Butterfield Bermuda Championship exemption

October 17, 2023

Michael Sims says he is “honoured and excited” to have received a sponsor’s exemption to compete in this year’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
Organisers announced on Monday that the local professi…

Triathletes impress in World Championship events

October 17, 2023

Bermudian triathletes Karen Smith, Louise Wells and Laurie Orchard enjoyed impressive results in the Ironman and Xterra World Championships.
For Smith in particular it proved a special return to Kona,…

Court rules Bolivia must pay Bermuda company

October 17, 2023

A Bermuda company has won an arbitration award of more than a quarter-billion dollars against a South American country.
The dispute, which stretches back more than 16 years, was initiated after Bolivi…

AI has potential to harm but there are benefits to society

October 17, 2023

The capabilities and impact of artificial intelligence carry the threat of harm but can also provide societal benefits, delegates to the 45th Global Privacy Assembly heard on Monday at the Hamilton Pr…

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Eco talk to focus on biodiversity credits

October 17, 2023

The issue of biodiversity credits, how they work and whether they could benefit Bermuda will be the subject of the first talk in a new series of lunch and learns.
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainabil…

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RA appoints new director of communications

October 17, 2023

A former spokesman for the Bermuda Tourism Authority has been named the new director of communications and stakeholder engagement at the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda.
Donn Foggo, a graduate of Broc…

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October 17, 2023

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Southampton Rangers squeeze past Corona League champions in FA Cup

October 16, 2023

Inter Bermuda 2 Southampton Rangers 3

Southampton Rangers came from behind twice to edge tournament debutants Inter Bermuda in the final match of the FA Cup preliminary round at Goose Gosling Fie…

Hamilton Insurance files SEC registration statement

October 16, 2023

Bermuda’s Hamilton Insurance has filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.
The exact size of…

BF&M and Argus shares snapped up

October 16, 2023

Blocks of shares of Bermuda’s leading domestic insurers were on the move in the wake of boardroom moves and counter moves involving the two companies.
The RG/BSX Index closed on Monday at 2,086.77, up…

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Luxury cruise ship pays a visit to Bermuda

October 16, 2023

Luxury cruise ship, the Scenic Eclipse II
, is visiting Bermuda’s shores until Wednesday.
According to Maritime Operations, Scenic Eclipse II arrived in Hamilton Harbour from Portland, Maine this …

Boulevard leave it late to advance in FA Cup

October 15, 2023

Somerset Eagles 0 Boulevard Blazers 1

Boulevard Blazers are through to the first round of the FA Cup following a 1-0 victory over Somerset Eagles in the preliminary stage of the competition at So…

Somerset Trojans and X-Roads still searching for first win

October 15, 2023

Somerset Trojans 1 X-Roads 1

Somerset Trojans and X-Roads are still searching for their first wins of the Premier Division season after they played out a draw at Somerset Cricket Club yesterday. …

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Digital dream could become nightmare if data misused, privacy conference told

October 15, 2023

The right balance must be struck as measures are introduced to protect public privacy, according to the opening speakers of the 45th Global Privacy Assembly Annual Meeting tonight.
The conference, org…

Keino Burch hat-trick powers Devonshire Colts to big win

October 15, 2023

Devonshire Colts 7 Vasco da Gama 1

Devonshire Colts winger Keino Burch made amends for couple of early misses to score a hat-trick as Devonshire Colts ran out emphatic winners of a lopsided FA Cu…

Ten men St David’s edge past spirited lower-league Onions

October 15, 2023

St David’s 2 Terrace Onions 1

St David’s narrowly avoided an upset after scraping past Terrace Onions in an a close-fought FA Cup preliminary round encounter at Lord’s.
Goals either side of the b…

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Food festival tickles lots of taste buds

October 15, 2023

Thousands of taste buds were tempted today as the City of Hamilton’s Taste of Bermuda festival came to a close with the Tasting Village at Victoria Park.
Along with dozens of food and drink vendors, a…

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Public servants honoured for work during cyberattack

October 15, 2023

Bermuda’s public servants have been jointly chosen as the winners of the September Public Service Excellence Award for their hard work and contributions in the wake of a cyberattack that crippled gove…

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Taste of Bermuda

October 15, 2023

Taste of Bermuda. (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Government issues reminder over redundancy law

October 15, 2023

The Ministry of Economy and Labour has said employers are required to inform and consult employees about redundancy.
A ministry spokesman said in a statement, made in response to questions from the pu…

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Presentation on prostate health at City Hall

October 15, 2023

People can learn more about prostate health during a presentation at City Hall next month.
The event, the first one planned for Men’s Health Month, will take place on November 1 and will feature a wel…

Stable ratings as RVI expands beyond residual value insurance

October 15, 2023

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Bermudian-based RVI Guaranty Co Ltd and it’s Delaware-based subsidiar…

Zimbabwean to head Caribbean ILO office

October 15, 2023

Bermuda is one of nine non-metropolitan territories in the English-and Dutch-speaking Caribbean that is joining 13 International Labour Organisation member states in welcoming a new ILO regional direc…