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Dominic Sabir hits 62 as Somerset easily beat Willow Cuts

September 17, 2023

Southampton Oval (Somerset won toss): Somerset beat Willow Cuts by 67 runs.

Somerset needed just nine players as they maintained their position as Athene T20 Premier Division contenders with a cl…

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Seafood Festival serves up tasty treats

September 17, 2023

Thousands of people packed into St George today to sample the delights on offer at the town’s seafood festival.
Local vendors served up tasty treats including teriyaki salmon, crab and fish and chips …

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St. George’s Seafood Festival

September 17, 2023

St. George’s Seafood Festival (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Champions crowned at Back To School tennis tournament

September 17, 2023

The champions have been crowned at this year’s Bermuda Lawn Tennis AssociationBack To School junior tournament
Sponsored by AXA XL, the competition at WER Joell stadium was delayed as Hurricane Lee ma…

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Government set to buy more electric vehicles

September 17, 2023

The Government is to “lead by example” by purchasing 13 new electric vehicles.
It was announced in the Budget debate in February that the Government would transition to purchasing electric vehicles. …

Biltir welcomes new guardrails for insurance

September 17, 2023

The local insurance industry is generally supportive of the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s plans to enhance the regulatory and supervisory regime for commercial insurers and insurance groups.
This, from…

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Island-based genetics firm celebrates first anniversary

September 17, 2023

Bermuda-based genetic research company CariGenetics is celebrating its first anniversary.
The pioneering programme specialising in Caribbean ancestry founded and run by Carika Weldon, highlighted som…

Flora Duffy on hand to present prizes at Iron Kids Triathlon

September 17, 2023

Bermuda’s Olympic champion Dame Flora Duffy was on hand at Clearwater Beach on Saturday to cast her eye over the future of her sport.
Duffy, who has yet to compete this year as a result of a troubleso…

North Village through to next round after rout of X-Roads

September 17, 2023

X-Roads 1 North Village 6

North Village made it through to the knockout stages of the Dudley Eve Trophy with an impressive performance at Devonshire Rec on Saturday night.
The onslaught was spea…

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Shots fired in Court Street area

September 17, 2023

Police have confirmed a shooting incident last night in the area of Court Street and Elliot Street in North East Hamilton.
Officers were dispatched to the area shortly after 11pm in the wake of a repo…

PHC hit six for second game in row as Social Club struggle

September 16, 2023

Young Men’s Social Club 0 PHC Zebras 6

PHC Zebras scored six goals for the second week running to remain unbeaten in group A of the Dudley Eve Trophy.
Ryan Hassell, who was an unused substitute f…

Western Stars out to derail St George’s title defence

September 16, 2023

St George’s will be aiming to avoid a potential dent to their Athene T20 League Premier Division title defence when they take on Western Stars at White Hill Field tomorrow.
With three matches remainin…

Willie Clemons secures date for surgery

September 16, 2023

Willie Clemons is set to undergo surgery next month to repair an anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
Clemons, who plays for English semi-professional club Braintree Town, has been sidelined …

BermudAir ensures island’s junior team make Caribbean championships

September 16, 2023

Peter Dunne, the Bermuda Bicycle Association president, has hailed BermudAir for helping to ensure the island’s team arrived in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in time for the Junior Caribbean Cycl…

Living with risk: conduct your own insurance review

September 16, 2023

If you asked anyone, your friends, your family, the person on the street about what they feared or worried about the most, the most common answers would probably fall into just a few categories:
• Fea…

Adverse conditions call rest of season into question

September 16, 2023

Another blown-out weekend, by the looks of it.
On the one hand, the fact that the island was spared a direct hit should engender gratitude, but the negative impacts of tropical storm-force winds and …

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Motorcyclist sustains life-threatening injuries in Pembroke crash

September 16, 2023

A man sustained life-threatening injuries in a serious single-vehicle crash last night on Parson’s Road near the junction of Glebe Road, Pembroke.
A spokeswoman for the Bermuda Police Service said: “T…

BermudAir ensure Island’s team make Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships

September 15, 2023

Peter Dunne, the Bermuda Bicycle Association president, has hailed BermudAir for helping to ensure the island’s team arrived in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in time for the Junior Caribbean Cycl…

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Close call from Hurricane Lee blacks out much of island

September 15, 2023

Hurricane Lee swept past Bermuda as a Category 1 storm, knocking out power across the island and closing businesses as well as schools as it accelerated towards Canada’s maritime provinces.
The island…

Butterfield loses 15 cents on the NYSE

September 15, 2023

The RG/BSX Index fell 14.06 points (0.65 per cent) for the week to close at 2,147.51 on share volume of 35,423 valued at $185,446.50. Declines led advances two to zero.
LOM Financial Limited fell a ni…

Christopher Harris steps down from BF&M board

September 15, 2023

Christopher Harris has resigned as a director of BF&M as of Friday, September 15, the board has announced.
Mr Harris joined the board in May 2018 after his stint as CEO of Montpelier Re for seven …

Cayman government scolded over tourism payment scandal

September 15, 2023

Cayman Islands Tourism officials have been ordered to hand over documents linked to a controversial sponsorship strategy, following a 20-month freedom of information battle with the Cayman Compass, th…

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Busy weekend on the roads with two sports events

September 15, 2023

A series of road restrictions have been announced for both days this weekend for the Iron Kids Triathlon on Saturday followed by the Bermuda Bicycle Association BRCC Road Race on Sunday.
The triathlon…

Axa XL water resources webinar during Climate Week

September 15, 2023

In support of Climate Week NYC, Axa XL is hosting a live webinar focused on water, a valuable resource greatly impacted by climate change, but often overlooked in organisations’ risk management plans….

SiriusPoint builds out its marine underwriting

September 15, 2023

The global specialty insurer and reinsurer, Bermudian-headquartered SiriusPoint has appointed Stephen Smyth as head of marine in London, and active underwriter for Syndicate 1945, subject to Lloyd’s a…

Flora Of Bermuda second in group two stakes race

September 15, 2023

Flora Of Bermuda bounced back to form with a runner-up finish in a group two race at Doncaster Racecourse today.
The two-year-old filly by Dark Angel out of Dubai Power, and owned by Bermuda Racing Lt…

Captives continue to outperform

September 15, 2023

Captives are performing far better than “commercial line insurers”, according to an AM Best report, and the ratings company expects the trend to continue.
Over the past five years, captive insurers ha…

US mutual P&C insurers record $31bn of underwriting loss

September 15, 2023

Mutual property and casualty insurance companies in the US recorded $31 billion in underwriting losses in 2022 despite a solid rise in premiums, according to a recent AM Best report.
Higher claims and…

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Pickleball courts could replace golf driving range

September 15, 2023

Plans to replace a driving range at Newstead Belmont Hills with pickleball courts have been given the green light by the Department of Planning.
The application, submitted earlier this year by Botelho…

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Charities benefit from sale of Kraft Heinz products

September 15, 2023

Kraft Heinz and a local wholesaler have donated more than $10,000 to two charities.
According to a spokeswoman for Butterfield & Vallis, a portion of sales from select Kraft Heinz products, inclu…

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Registration open for children to take Portuguese classes

September 15, 2023

Parents can register their children for Portuguese classes this year.
The Portuguese School of Bermuda teaches the language to primary school students across six grade levels.
Classes are taught in …

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Workmen’s club helps students get ready for school

September 15, 2023

A workmen’s club helped 80 families prepare for the new school year by offering free hairstyling and lunches to youngsters returning to the classroom.
Harrington Workmen’s offered schoolchildren hairc…

Fitch affirms Resolution Life ratings

September 14, 2023

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the long-term issuer default ratings of Resolution Life Group Holdings and RLGH Finance Bermuda at ‘BBB’.
In addition, Fitch has affirmed the insurer financial strength rat…

Axa XL welcomes Anthony Dagostino

September 14, 2023

Anthony Dagostino has become Axa XL’s first global chief cyber underwriting officer, commercial lines.
In the new role, Mr Dagostino will report to Libby Benet, Axa XL’s chief underwriting officer in …

Powertranz announces new payment solution

September 14, 2023

Powertranz, sister company to First Atlantic Commerce, has jointly launched with Miura Systems, a unique, semi-integrated payment solution in the Caribbean and Central America.
First Atlantic is a le…

Bermuda without LeiLanni Nesbeth for opening Gold Cup qualifiers

September 14, 2023

Bermuda women’s coach Naquita Robinson is confident her side can fulfil their aspirations of reaching the Gold Cup despite the absence of talismanic LeiLanni Nesbeth for the first two qualification ma…

BSX to close office access but remain open for business

September 14, 2023

On the verge of hosting the World Federation of Exchanges 62nd Annual Meeting, the Bermuda Stock Exchange has announced they will brave the tropical storm winds of Hurricane Lee and remain open for bu…

Mike Penrose named EY Bermuda partner

September 14, 2023

The promotion of Mike Penrose to associate partner has further boosted EY Bermuda’s growing strategy and transactions team in the region, the firm said in a statement.
It said the appointment reflects…

HSBC joins other banks in hurricane closures

September 14, 2023

HSBC Bermuda has joined Butterfield and Clarien in closing early today, out of an abundance of caution due to the approaching Hurricane Lee.
All three will close at 2pm today, Thursday September 14, a…

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Live: Hurricane Lee updates

September 14, 2023

The Royal Gazette is covering Hurricane Lee live to bring you the latest developments as they happen.
If it is safe to do so, please send your pictures or videos to jdeacon@royalagazette.com. But plea…

Mixed review from Bermuda coach Michael Findlay after Nations League defeat

September 14, 2023

Bermuda coach Michael Findlay is adamant his players must “raise their competitive spirit” if they are to achieve their primary objectives .
Findlay’s remarks came in the wake of the national football…

Cejay Outerbridge fired up to make World Cup

September 14, 2023

Pace bowler Cejay Outerbridge is delighted to be back in the national side and has expressed his great desire to play a part in Bermuda’s quest to return to a cricket World Cup.
The St David’s left-ar…

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Former premier has failed to show discrimination, court told

September 14, 2023

A senior lawyer has claimed complaints of discrimination launched by former premier Ewart Brown related to a criminal investigation should be struck out.
Sean Dunleavy, who is representing the Deputy …

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Judge rejects wrongful dismissal claim against private school

September 14, 2023

The Supreme Court has shot down a claim of wrongful dismissal against a private school launched by a former employee.
Beverley Griffith had argued that Bermuda High School for Girls had breached her c…

Bailey’s Bay offer support to club legend Noel Gibbons

September 13, 2023

Eastern Counties champions Bailey’s Bay have rallied support around former club captain Noel Gibbons, who remains in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital….

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Lalgie appoints members of Boundaries Commission

September 13, 2023

The Governor, Rena Lalgie, has appointed members of the Boundaries Commission which decides on constituency boundaries.
The new members include Mark Ramkerrysingh, from Trinidad and Tobago, as chairm…

AM Best affirms RenRe’s ratings

September 13, 2023

AM Best affirmed its ratings for Renaissance Reinsurance and said all of the ratings have a stable outlook.
In a statement, the New Jersey-based agency said that the ratings reflected the balance she…

Huge turnout expected for Bermuda Pickleball Open

September 13, 2023

Over 100 players are expected to converge on Pomander Gate Tennis and Pickleball Club for the Bermuda Blue Printing Pickleball Open, which starts on Friday.
The four-day tournament gets under way with…

Renovation of netball courts leaves questions over start date for new season

September 13, 2023

Recent renovations at Bernard Park has left the Bermuda Netball Association with a dilemma in terms of planning for the new season.
With the season initially scheduled to start in October, the BNA is…

Bank finishes down 56 cents on NYSE

September 13, 2023

The only trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange Wednesday involved 423 shares ($8,696.50) of BF&M Ltd, with the stock closing at $20.50, down $1.50 or 6.8 per cent.
It left the RG/BSX Index down 13…