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Bermuda’s potential in the blue economy highlighted

July 18, 2023

Voices continue to be heard encouraging Bermuda to play a significant role in creating climate solutions, especially in terms of the issuance of “blue bonds“.
Suzanne Johnson, senior adviser, United N…

Butterfield up 54 cents on NYSE

July 18, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed on Tuesday at 2,211.59, down 1.55 points (0.07 per cent).
Some 186,159 shares of Bermuda Press (Holdings) Ltd changed hands. The stock closed at $8, down $1 (11.1 per cent) on …

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Belco warning of traffic disruption for scheduled outage

July 18, 2023

Belco is warning that a scheduled outage tomorrow could cause traffic disruption.
A spokesman said: “Please be advised that Belco has scheduled an outage that will be take place tomorrow from 9am to 5…

Brulé joins Sompo International as chief risk officer

July 18, 2023

Sompo International, the Bermudian-based global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, has appointed Emmanuel Brulé as chief risk officer.
Mr Brulé, who i…

Axis Capital appoints Lori Bailey to head of cyber and technology

July 18, 2023

Lori Bailey has been appointed to the post of head of cyber and technology at Bermudian-based Axis Capital Holdings just a month after joining the organisation.
Ms Bailey, who will report to Mark Greg…

SSEP meet-and-greet to be held on City Hall Lawn on Friday

July 18, 2023

A meet-and-greet for Summer Student Entrepreneur Program participants will be held on Friday from 11am to 2pm on City Hall Lawn.
It will be hosted by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation.
Dur…

Mason Smith makes history to win gold medal at Caribbean Squash Championships

July 18, 2023

Nine-year old Mason Smith wrote his own piece of history when he became Bermuda’s first under-11 boys champion at the Junior Caribbean Squash Championships in St Vincent & the Grenadines.
In an a…

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Students awarded scholarships boosting medical careers

July 18, 2023

The Bermuda Hospitals Board has given $130,000 in scholarship funds to support the career development of 13 students pushing forward in healthcare fields.
The organisation said that it was providing t…

Special Olympians Motorcade

July 18, 2023

Special Olympians Motorcade (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Lloyd’s appoints Rebekah Clement as corporate affairs director

July 18, 2023

Lloyd’s has appointed Rebekah Clement in the new role of corporate affairs director.
The organisation said Ms Clement will report to Lloyd’s chief executive John Neal, and will “bring together Lloyd’s…

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Bermudian’s success in overseas mechanic course

July 18, 2023

T’Shun Basden, an up-and-coming Belco mechanic, has completed another leg of his studies after gaining his heavy equipment truck and transport certification.
The 35-week programme was completed at Sas…

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US Coast Guard tall ship to visit Bermuda

July 18, 2023

A US Coast Guard tall ship will be docked in Hamilton and open to visitors at the weekend.
The Eagle — a “classroom at sea“ — is the only sailing vessel in service by the US government, and has operat…

New reinsurance broker to have a presence in Bermuda

July 18, 2023

A new reinsurance broker with plans to have a presence on the island has officially launched, with access of up to $100 million in funding from Altamont Capital Partners, a Palo Alto private equity fi…

Bahamas to tax international businesses on foreign earnings

July 18, 2023

Bahamas will start taxing international businesses incorporated there on foreign income from the first day of 2024, bowing to international pressure to collect more in taxes.
The levy is modest, at $2…

Northshore Medical Centre celebrates tenth anniversary

July 18, 2023

Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Centre celebrated its tenth anniversary last weekend, going from ten employees in 2013 to 60 now.
The centre, which is on North Shore Road in Devonshire, describes…

Michael Smith made executive chairman of Talcott Financial

July 18, 2023

Bermudian-based Talcott Financial Group, an international life insurance group, has appointed industry veteran Michael Smith as executive chairman.
Mr Smith, who has 38 years of experience in the insu…

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‘You are being watched’ – minister issues stern CCTV warning to criminals

July 18, 2023

The Minister of National Security has issued a stark warning to the island’s criminals – “someone has eyes on you”.
Michael Weeks spoke to The Royal Gazette after unveiling plans for a comprehensive n…

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Government accused of short-sighted approach to historical buildings

July 18, 2023

The Government has neglected some historical buildings to such a degree that they are beyond repair and have to be knocked down, it has been claimed.
The Bermuda National Trust made the allegation aft…

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Hotel seeks to renew planning approval for beach project

July 18, 2023

The Fairmont Southampton has sought to renew a previously approved scheme to redevelop its beach facilities as the plans approach their expiration date.
The plans were approved by the Development Appl…

Cup Match blow for Somerset as Chris Douglas ruled out through suspension

July 18, 2023

Champions Somerset will be forced to make at least one change to their squad for their upcoming Cup Match defence as star opening batsman Chris Douglas has been ruled out through suspension.
The exper…

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Small fire at BHS leaves smoke damage but no injuries

July 18, 2023

A small fire broke out at Bermuda High School yesterday afternoon, but no one was injured, the educational institution has said.
Carol Swainson, the Head of School, contacted parents and guardians ab…

Sandys Boat Club win historic women’s fitted dinghy race

July 18, 2023

Sarah Davis and her fellow team-mates aboard Challenger II sailed their way into the history books after winning the first ever all women’s Bermuda Fitted Dinghy race in Mangrove Bay on Sunday.
The S…