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Hospital traffic flow affected by roadwork

August 21, 2023

Access to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital will be affected for one week so an elevated crosswalk can be placed in the area.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works said the closure, which is …

David Drogin takes leadership role at Mosaic Insurance

August 21, 2023

Mosaic Insurance has appointed David Drogin to lead growth of its US cyber business.
The Bermudian-based specialty insurer said the appointment is part of the division’s global build out to meet deman…

Compre expands US operation

August 21, 2023

Compre, the Bermudian-headquartered international legacy group, has expanded its US operation with the appointment of seven US claims specialists.
The team will report to Bill Bouvier, claims director…

Aspen agrees outsourcing deal with DWF

August 21, 2023

DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has agreed a global claims management outsourcing contract with Bermudian-based re/insurer Aspen.
The agreement will see Aspen and D…

Axa XL appoints Glen Hopkinson

August 21, 2023

Bermudian-based Axa XL has appointed Glen Hopkinson as the new country manager for Canada.
Mr Hopkinson, who has served as the interim boss in recent months, assumes leadership of the company’s insura…

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Second World War-era plumbing fix to cause disruption

August 21, 2023

The flushing water supply in St George’s will be temporarily disrupted, the Ministry of Public Works has advised.
Non-potable supply provided by the Water and Sewage Section will be interrupted to fa…

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Bermudians complete highway construction training course

August 21, 2023

Seven young Bermudians are ready to hit the road after completing a course in highway construction and asphalt laying.
The two-month Heavy Highway Construction Asphalt training programme was organised…

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RBR team receives Public Service Excellence Award

August 21, 2023

The Royal Bermuda Regiment team charged with recruiting and career management were recognised as the recipients of the July Public Service Excellence Award.
Major Dwight Robinson, the team’s superviso…

BF&M bounces back with strong earnings

August 21, 2023

BF&M Limited has reported a net income of $13.9 million for the six months ended 30 June 2023, bouncing back from a restated net loss of $12.2 million for the same period in 2022.
This marks the s…

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Zane DeSilva money-laundering charges dropped

August 21, 2023

Money-laundering charges against Zane DeSilva have been dropped.
The Director of Public Prosecutions has opted not to proceed with the case against the MP, which concerned an alleged connection to th…

UN squares off against OECD over global tax

August 21, 2023

The United Nations wants more power to shape global tax rules and is highly critical of the work done by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, which now has Bermuda consulting ov…

Tax collection, uncertain revenues among issues facing Government

August 21, 2023

The implementation of a new tax collection system and the unpredictability of revenues are two of the issues the Government would face should it move towards the imposition of a corporate income tax, …

Leaders must create a place of belonging, expert says

August 21, 2023

Company leaders in Bermuda must fully embrace employees’ differences if they are to maximise the success of their organisation, the chief executive of a new organisational development consultancy has …

Landmark judgment for segregated accounts

August 21, 2023

The integrity of the framework supporting Bermuda’s segregated accounts companies has been validated by the Bermuda Supreme Court in the first full review of the two-decade-old legislation.
A judgment…

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Touchdown! BermudAir jet arrives

August 21, 2023

Bermuda’s first and only independent airline is one step closer to launch after one of its two aircraft touched down on the island on Saturday night.
BermudAir’s luxury Embraer 175 — kitted out to car…

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OBA: Government is losing its way over economic recovery

August 21, 2023

The Government’s pledge to revive the island’s ailing economy through taxpayer-funded initiatives is “a failure waiting to happen”, according to the One Bermuda Alliance.
Opposition leader Jarion Rich…

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Bermuda’s first Vegan Fest attracts big crowd

August 21, 2023

Bermuda’s first vegan festival brought the sizzle to Dockyard without the steak yesterday.
The event, organised by the Bermuda Tourism Authority and held on the North Lawn of the Royal Naval Dockyard,…

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Roslyn Terry (1931-2023): devoted Boston teacher

August 21, 2023

A Bermudian educator who spent much of her career teaching maths to middle-schoolers in Boston was a pioneer in teaching computer studies in the city’s public school system.
Roslyn Terry started her t…

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A rock is born as jutting crag appears off South Shore

August 21, 2023

The emergence off Elbow Beach of a marine feature seemingly from nowhere is a “testament to the incredible power of the ocean”, according to a conservationist at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science…

Nzari Paynter in seventh heaven to leave Cuts bowled over

August 20, 2023

Wellington Oval (St George’s won toss): St George’s beat Willow Cuts by 183 runs

Nzari Paynter achieved a maiden hat-trick on the way to career-best figures that catapulted leaders and two-times …

Sharye Tavares at his devastating best to power Bay past Stars

August 20, 2023

Southampton Oval (Western Stars won toss): Bailey’s Bay beat Western Stars by 65 runs

Bailey’s Bay followed up Saturday’s Eastern Counties Cup triumph, with a crucial victory over Western Stars i…

Dominic Sabir stars as Somerset ease past St David’s

August 20, 2023

Somerset Cricket Club (St David’s won toss): Somerset beat St David’s by eight wickets

Dominic Sabir was in top form to help Somerset seal to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over St David’s in…

Bermuda slip to narrow defeat against Bonaire at Under-14 Challenge Series

August 20, 2023

Bermuda saw their momentum halted after going down to a narrow 1-0 defeat in their second group B encounter at the CFU Girls’ Under-14 Challenge Series in Antigua on Saturday.
Don Vickers’ side were a…

Jah-Nhai Perinchief falls short of reaching World Championships triple jump final

August 20, 2023

Jah-Nhai Perinchief endured another difficult outing at the World Athletics Championships after falling short of qualifying for the triple jump finals for a second successive year.
The 25-year-old hea…

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BermudAir jet arrives

August 20, 2023

Bermuda’s first and only independent airline is one step closer to launch after one of its two aircraft touched down on the island last night.
BermudAir’s luxury Embraer 175 — kitted out to carry a ma…

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Vegan Fest

August 20, 2023

Vegan Fest (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Nahki Wells powerless to prevent Bristol City going down to defeat to Birmingham

August 20, 2023

Second-half substitute Nahki Wells could not prevent Bristol City suffering a first defeat of the new Sky Bet Championship campaign, as they went down 2-0 at home to Birmingham City on Saturday.
The B…

Bermuda domicile good for Norway exchange listing

August 20, 2023

Conyers, the international law firm, is optimistic that more companies looking to raise capital on the Norwegian stock exchanges, will incorporate in Bermuda.
Conyers directors, Marcello Ausenda, head…

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Fifth storm named this season

August 20, 2023

Meteorologists have confirmed the fifth named storm of the year as the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season ramps up.
As of noon, Tropical Storm Emily was one of five systems being monitored in the Atlantic…

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Bermudian artist returns with ‘guardian jug’ treasure hunt

August 20, 2023

Masterworks will be hosting an event where a Bermudian artist will offer clues as to where he has scattered pieces of art around the island.
It will be held on September 1 from 5.30pm to 8.30pm at the…

Rodney Trott and Stephen Outerbridge guide Bay into Eastern Counties final

August 20, 2023

Sea Breeze Oval (Bailey’s Bay won the toss): Bailey Bay beat Flatts Victoria by six wickets

Half centuries from Rodney Trott and Stephen Outerbridge guided defending champions Bailey’s Bay past …

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Police seek help in finding missing teen

August 19, 2023

Police are asking for the public’s help in tracing a missing teenager.
Kassidy Rogers-Gibbons, 14, was last seen in the Aeolia Drive area of Devonshire at around 10.15pm yesterday.
Mr Rogers-Gibbons …

Tax reset and its many potential benefits

August 19, 2023

Dear Readers: this might not normally be the purview of a personal finance column. However, the proposed changes in our more than 150-year-old current Bermuda tax laws represent what could be a positi…

Not a moral responsibility to pay for children’s college

August 19, 2023

Dear Dave,
I’ve heard you talk about paying for college for your children. Why is this a requirement? I’m not trying to shirk my responsibility, but I worked my way through college and so did my paren…

Bermuda coach Michael Findlay places emphasis on youth

August 19, 2023

Michael Findlay has set the bar high for his initial term as coach of the Bermuda football team.
The former Canada and Grenada coach and Fifa technical consultant’s vision is to see Bermuda get back t…

Lonely Jah-Nhai Perinchief takes first leap at World Championships

August 19, 2023

As he prepares to head into action at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief wishes he wasn’t the only Bermudian taking part in the event.
Perinchief starts h…

Kamau Leverock returns to give Flatts X factor against Bay

August 19, 2023

Flatts have been bolstered by recalled guest player Kamau Leverock for their Eastern Counties second-round clash with holders Bailey’s Bay at Sea Breeze Oval today.
The Somerset Cup Match and Bermuda …

Manders backs Bermuda Under-19 to blossom next time around

August 19, 2023

Arnold Manders, the Bermuda under-19 cricket team coach is backing his side do to better at the next ICC Under-19 World Cup Qualifier.
Bermuda finished third in the Americas qualifier, which concluded…

Junior tournament shows the future is indeed bright

August 19, 2023

Last Sunday saw the island’s singular main event for the junior set. It is really a bit odd that with so many organisations offering youth programmes, only two of the recognised angling clubs have suc…

Local pair make gains at 29er European Championships

August 18, 2023

Paul Rodrigues and Christian Ebbin made subtle gains on the penultimate day of the 29er European Championships today in Saltsjöbaden, Sweden, just outside Stockholm.
The Bermuda sailors posted a 40-22…

Camerin Pickering shoots into contention for Olympic spot

August 18, 2023

Archer Camerin Pickering is inspired after making a promising start in his attempt to represent Bermuda at the Olympic Games in Paris next summer.
The 24-year-old did his confidence the world of good …

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Health officials raise alarm over whooping cough

August 18, 2023

Health officials are warning parents to be on the alert after one case of a highly contagious lung disease affecting young children was detected on the island.
Tonight a Ministry of Health spokeswoman…

Butterfield down 36 cents on NYSE

August 18, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed on Friday unchanged at 2,217.59.
For the week, the Index was down 9.07 points (0.4 per cent) on share volume of 1,400 and a total turnover of $37,975.
Overseas, Butterfield Ban…

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Tropical disturbances develop southwest of Bermuda

August 18, 2023

Three tropical disturbances are developing in the Atlantic southwest of Bermuda, according to the US National Hurricane Centre.
Of those, one has a 70 chance of developing into a tropical depression …

HSBC switches to eco-friendly bank card

August 18, 2023

HSBC Bermuda is replacing fully plastic bank cards with those made from recycled materials.
The bank said it is part of HSBC’s global strategy to reduce carbon emissions and achieve their net zero goa…

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Aerial disc has social media seeking aliens in Bermuda

August 18, 2023

The island garnered unusual publicity this week with claims online that Google maps had inadvertently captured an alien craft in the skies over the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo.
The debate on soci…

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Hayward: transit-visa order about security risks

August 18, 2023

New charter flights from the Dominican Republic were not the reason the government issued an order last week on visa-controlled nationals, according the Minister for Economy and Labour.
He said the o…

BMA steps in over Vesttoo

August 18, 2023

The fallout continues from the scandal that has enveloped the Israeli insurtech, Vesttoo, as the Bermuda Monetary Authority and White Rock Bermuda have jointly agreed to take related matters to the co…

Donna Raynor receives World Athletics service award

August 18, 2023

Donna Raynor has been honoured by World Athletics in recognition of her services to the world governing body and to the sport in general.
The former president of the Bermuda National Athletics Associa…

Dream come true for Donna Raynor after being elected to World Athletics Council

August 18, 2023

Donna Raynor burst into tears of joy after realising a long-term aspiration of being involved in athletics in a global capacity.
The former middle-distance runner and Bermuda National Athletics Associ…