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Jewel Bank behind schedule and less talkative

August 16, 2023

Bermuda’s first fintech bank has yet to open more than a year after it was issued a licence by the island’s financial regulator.
Jewel Bank, founded by the Californian IT entrepreneur Chancellor Barne…

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Flight from Dominican Republic forced to turn back

August 16, 2023

A direct flight from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic had to turn back on Monday without landing in Bermuda.
Lawrence Scott, the chief executive of ScottsCraft, the parent company of TXKF Direc…

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Father says autistic boy did not receive proper care

August 16, 2023

The Minister of Education has apologised to a father who said that his autistic son was not given proper care by his schoolteacher after being injured.
Romone Smith wrote on the MAJ’s List, a Faceboo…

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Seán O’Connell (1942-2023): academic and daredevil swimmer

August 16, 2023

A maths professor who made headlines as the first person to swim around Bermuda turned his account of the feat, and the colourful life leading up to it, into a fundraiser for charity.
Seán O’Connell’s…

Daniel Augustus focused on PGA Tour aspirations

August 16, 2023

Daniel Augustus hopes to capitalise on the momentum gained from his latest success on the Moonlight Tour in Florida as he continues striving towards an ultimate goal of playing on the PGA Tour.
The Be…

Luke Horan’s exploits not enough to save Bermuda

August 16, 2023

Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club (USA won toss): USA beat Bermuda by seven wickets

Luke Horan’s all-round exploits proved not enough to save Bermuda’s campaign at the ICC Under-19 Men’s…

Eddie Roque adamant best is yet to come from record-breaking pony

August 16, 2023

Eddie Roque believes the best is yet to come from his harness racing pony, MI’s Where’s the Party, after breaking his own world record and equalling another with driver Candyce Martins at the Nappanee…

KCC pegs killer Maui fire losses at about $3.2bn

August 16, 2023

Catastrophe risk modeller Karen Clark & Company has reported an estimate for the insured property losses from the devastating Lahaina, Maui, fires at $3.2 billion.
KCC made the estimate using the …

Delwyn Trott: A prolific striker who inspired Clyde Best

August 16, 2023

Tributes have been paid to multitalented athlete Delwyn Trott who passed away at the age of 84.
While he competed across a range of sports, Trott is best known for his exploits on the football pitch a…

Bermuda sevens squad out to upset odds at Olympic qualifier

August 16, 2023

Bermuda sevens coach Jamie Barnwell has set his sights on a top-three finish at the Rugby Americas North Olympic qualifier to be held in Langford, Canada, from Saturday.
Bermuda have been placed in a …

IGI reports Q2 net income of $40.5m

August 15, 2023

Bermuda-registered International General Insurance Holdings Ltd has reported net income for the quarter ended June 30 increased 84.1 per cent to $40.5 million from $22 million for the second quarter o…

Luke Horan exploits not enough to save Bermuda’s under-19 World Cup Qualifier campaign

August 15, 2023

Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club (USA won the toss): USA beat Bermuda by seven wickets

Luke Horan’s all-round exploits proved not enough to save Bermuda’s campaign at the ICC Under-19 M…

KCC peg killer Maui fire losses at around $3.2bn

August 15, 2023

Catastrophe risk modellers, Karen Clark & Company, have reported an estimate for the insured property losses from the devastating Lahaina, Maui fires at around $3.2 billion.
KCC made the estimate …

Butterfield down 58 cents on NYSE

August 15, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed on Tuesday down 9.42 points (0.42 per cent) at 2,217.24.
Some 200 shares in Watlington Waterworks Ltd changed hands. The stock closed at $20, down $8 (28.6 per cent).
Overseas,…

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SkillCraft Social Media Internship programme concludes

August 15, 2023

The SkillCraft Social Media Internship programme has concluded.
Over a six-week period, 15 interns were paired with 15 Bermudian organisations and assisted with social media content planning and creat…

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Hotel is flying the flag in support of Pride week

August 15, 2023

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club will be hosting a Prom Night as part of next week’s Bermuda Pride celebrations.
The hotel is a primary sponsor of Bermuda Pride — an annual festival organised by…

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Tourism minister to highlight new investment opportunities

August 15, 2023

The Government is inviting tourism entrepreneurs to learn about new investment opportunities in the industry at a public meeting next week.
Vance Campbell, the Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet Offi…

Frederick Shaw joins Apex Group as country head, US

August 15, 2023

Apex Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based global financial services provider, has appointed Frederick Shaw as country head, United States.
The company said Mr Shaw has two decades of experience in the finan…

Biltir conference to discuss post-covid mortality

August 15, 2023

Three panel discussions will feature at next month’s Bermuda International Life & Annuity Conference presented by the Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers.
The conference will b…

Seadrill posts $94m Q2 profit

August 15, 2023

Seadrill Limited, the Bermudian-based offshore drilling company, has reported net income of $94 million in the second quarter of the year and operating profit of $109 million.
The company said the res…

Nicholas Kessel wins EY Scholarship

August 15, 2023

Nicholas Kessel has won the 2023 EY Gil Tucker Bermuda Scholarship.
The award is valued at up to $30,000 per year until the recipient has completed the minimum educational requirements to pursue their…

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Tomorrow’s Voices receives new community-service vehicle

August 15, 2023

Tomorrow’s Voices received a new community service vehicle to support the Bermuda Autism Early Intervention Centre.
The donated 7-seat Renault Triber will aid the Thriving Beyond 21 Adult programme, w…

Daniel Augustus determined to build on momentum in pursuit of PGA Tour aspirations

August 15, 2023

Daniel Augustus hopes to capitalise on the momentum gained from his latest success on the Moonlight Tour in Florida as he continues striving towards an ultimate goal of playing on the PGA Tour.
The Be…

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Flight from Dominican Republic turns back before landing

August 15, 2023

A direct flight from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic returned to its origin airport last night without landing in Bermuda.
Lawrence Scott, chief executive of ScottsCraft, the parent company of TXK…

Bright Bins: making your trash can less obnoxious

August 15, 2023

When Doyle Butterfield launched Bright Bins, a trash can cleaning service, a month ago, one of his first clients was an upscale housing complex.
Everything looked well maintained and clean until he op…

Dethroned Around the Island champions narrowly avoid disaster

August 15, 2023

Henry Talbot and Andrew Cottingham were left to rue what might have been after being forced into evasive action to avoid colliding with a pleasure boat during the Rubis Around the Island Powerboat Rac…

Dennis Brown calls time on career in club football

August 15, 2023

Dennis Brown has brought the curtain down on a highly successful club football career.
The former Somerset Trojans defender and captain opted not to renew his contract as the club’s technical director…

Cameron Jeffers relieved to avoid serious injury in car crash

August 15, 2023

Cameron Jeffers has spoken of his relief after walking away from a car crash relatively unscathed.
The Bermuda leg spinner was driving with his mother and aunt when he was involved in the incident whi…

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Two shuttered betting shops still owe $449,000 in taxes

August 15, 2023

Two of the island’s shuttered betting shops still owe taxpayers a total of almost $450,000 in tax.
The Office of the Tax Commissioner shared figures with The Royal Gazette under public access to infor…

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Free LED light bulbs available at post offices

August 15, 2023

A government initiative will help Bermudian households to save money on their electricity bills, the Minister of Home Affairs announced yesterday.
Walter Roban, who is also the Deputy Premier, said p…

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Defendant could not have been there, lawyer claims in murder trial

August 15, 2023

A man accused of a 2020 murder could not have threatened the victim’s family as claimed because he was in the hospital at the time, a Supreme Court jury heard.
Charles Richardson said that his client,…

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More than 100 cannabis plants seized in St George’s

August 15, 2023

Police have seized 104 fully grown cannabis plants at a site in Southside, St George’s.
The raid on Sunday involved officers from the Tactical Operations Division, and an investigation is being conduc…

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Front Street vagrancy addressed

August 15, 2023

Vagrants on Front Street have been asked to go elsewhere, dramatically reducing the number of people loitering in the area near shops and restaurants.
One man claimed that possible legal consequences …

Court challenges Vesttoo in Chapter 11

August 15, 2023

Vesttoo Ltd, the scandal-plagued Israeli insurtech that has scrambled to stay ahead of a stormy summer, has now collapsed into Chapter 11, still vowing to stay alive.
The latest development comes less…

Bermuda improve in five-wicket defeat by Canada

August 15, 2023

Zeri Tomlinson and Isaiah O’Brien stroked aggressive fifties but it was not enough as Bermuda suffered a five-wicket defeat by hosts Canada at the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Americas Qualif…

Bermuda go down to five-wicket defeat to Canada at under-19 World Cup Americas Qualifier

August 14, 2023

Zeri Tomlinson and Isaiah O’Brien stroked aggressive fifties but it wasn’t enough as Bermuda suffered a five-wicket defeat against hosts Canada at the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Americas Qua…

Court challenged Vesttoo in Chapter 11

August 14, 2023

Vesttoo Ltd, the scandal-plagued Israeli insurtech that has scrambled to stay ahead of a stormy summer, has now collapsed into Chapter 11, still vowing to stay alive.
The latest development comes less…

Bunge may jump to Switzerland

August 14, 2023

Bunge Limited, the American agribusiness and food company, is to hold an extraordinary general meeting of its shareholders on October 5 to consider a proposal to approve the redomestication of the com…

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Women’s Resource Centre develops 3-year strategic plan

August 14, 2023

The Women’s Resource Centre has developed a three-year strategic plan in order to better serve its clients.
The charity, which provides support services to vulnerable women, has also redesigned its we…

Butterfield down 63 cents on NYSE

August 14, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed on Monday unchanged at 2,226.67.
Some 1,100 shares in Bank of NT Butterfield & Son changed hands. The stock closed unchanged at $30.
The board of directors of LOM Financial…

Fifth annual Tech Summit set for October

August 14, 2023

The fifth annual Bermuda Tech Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency, will have the theme “Building a Foundation for the Future”.
The event will be held October 8-10 at Hamilton …

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Bermuda Road Safety Council: don’t drink and drive

August 14, 2023

The Bermuda Road Safety Council has urged all motorists to not drink and drive.
This message comes a week after the latest Operation Vega statistics were released, which revealed that 162 motorists w…

Registration is open for Entrepreneurship 101

August 14, 2023

Registration is open for “Entrepreneurship 101”, a multi-week education course hosted by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation.
The BEDC said the course provides new and aspiring entrepreneurs …

Bermuda settle for fourth place at under-15 championships

August 14, 2023

Bermuda finished fourth at the Concacaf Boys’ Under-15 Championship in Curacao.
Vashun Blanchette’s team lost 7-6 on penalties against Martinique in the third-place play-off at the Stadion Rignaal Jea…

Kole Hall on target as Chester brush aside King’s Lynn

August 14, 2023

Kole Hall opened his goalscoring account for the season to help Chester eased to a convincing 3-0 win over King’s Lynn Town in the Vanarama National League North on Saturday.
The Bermudian grabbed the…

Conyers awards $60,000 to Bermudian law students

August 14, 2023

Conyers has presented four Bermudian students with a total of $60,000 in legal education awards.
Ava Gibson was presented with the Conyers Legal Scholarship, which is valued at $30,000.
Ms Gibson will…

SFL secures $100m contract

August 14, 2023

Bermudian-based SFL Corporation Ltd, one of the world’s largest ship-owning companies, has signed a $100 million drilling contract in Canada with a subsidiary of Equinor ASA for the harsh environment …

Essent closes reinsurance transaction

August 14, 2023

Essent Group Ltd, the mortgage re/insurer based in Bermuda, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Essent Guaranty Inc, has obtained $281.5 million of fully collateralised excess of loss rein…

Simmons joins Hamilton board

August 14, 2023

Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd, the Bermudian-headquartered global specialty re/insurer, has appointed Everard Barclay Simmons to the company’s board of directors.
Hamilton board chairman David Brown sa…

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Training boosts leadership for four charities

August 14, 2023

Four prominent members in the island’s social sector have completed a systems leadership training through the Inter Agency Committee for Children, Families and the Community.
The organisation is aimed…