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An environmental charity has completed work on a project hoped to help curb complaints of broken glass at Somerset Long Bay.
The Bermuda National Trust, which co-owns the Somerset Long Bay East Nature…

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Tourism investment Bill allows for 15 years of concessions

June 5, 2023

Hospitality developers and investors will be able to apply for longer concessions with the passing of the Tourism Investment Amendment Act 2023.
The Bill, which was not supported by some members of th…

Nigel Prescott puts LadyBoats fleet on the market

June 5, 2023

After more than 60 years as a tourism ambassador on Bermuda’s waters, Nigel Prescott of the boat charter company, Tam-Marina, is calling it quits.
He is a victim of the closure of the Fairmont Southam…

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Memorial to Charles Wotten will be unveiled in Liverpool

June 5, 2023

A Bermudian sailor who was killed in the 1919 Liverpool Race Riots is to be honoured with a permanent memorial in Britain.
The Liverpool Black History Research Group will be unveiling the memorial to …

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Cole Simons warned about concession comments

June 5, 2023

The Leader of the Opposition claimed he was told by a former finance minister that the planned residential units at the Fairmont Southampton will be given concessions by the Government.
Cole Simons wa…

Ricardo Brangman makes most of luck to propel St David’s to victory

June 4, 2023

St David’s (Warwick Workmen’s won the toss) St. David’s won by 25 runs

Ricardo Brangman may have received his share of luck but his half-century helped propel St. David’s to their first win of th…

Bailey’s Bay closing in on title after Delray Rawlins shows his class

June 4, 2023

Sea Breeze Oval (Western Stars won toss): Bailey’s Bay beat Western Stars by five wickets

Delray Rawlins showcased his undoubted talent with a brilliant all-round display to keep unbeaten leaders…

STS Digital expands services with Class T licence

June 4, 2023

STS Digital Ltd, a provider of digital asset trading solutions, has been granted a license to operate by the Bermuda Monetary Authority.
The Class T digital assets business license issued by the BMA a…

Normal Atlantic hurricane season predicted

June 4, 2023

Acrisure Re, the reinsurance division of global re/insurance broker and fintech platform Acrisure, has forecast a close to normal hurricane season – but warns there is higher uncertainty in 2023 than …

BEDC course aimed at entrepreneurs

June 4, 2023

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation is to present Think Like an Entrepreneur, an in-depth course with the aim of teaching entrepreneurs how to establish goals and manage risks.
Driven by the …

BMA’s net income falls by nearly $8 million

June 4, 2023

The net income of the Bermuda Monetary Authority fell by more than $7.8 million last year, the Premier and Minister of Finance told the House of Assembly on Friday as he tabled the annual report of th…

An extravaganza of Pickleball to celebrate opening of new courts

June 4, 2023

The WER Joell Tennis Stadium hosted a Pickleball Extravaganza to celebrate the official opening of the brand new courts at the site on Saturday.
The exhibition included a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Da…

You Go Girl Relay brings the party to Front Street

June 4, 2023

Hundreds took to Front Street to help support the Women’s Resource Centre by taking part in the You Go Girl Relay on Sunday.
Amid the party-like atmosphere of music, fancy dress costumes, a full spect…

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BAA CEO: flight diversions were about weather not tech

June 4, 2023

The Bermuda Airport Authority has confirmed that an instrument landing system used at LF Wade International Airport is only partially working but said this is not why a number of planes were forced t…

Wet weather continues to decimate cricket season

June 3, 2023

With the wet weather on island seemingly lasting a lifetime, the domestic cricket schedule is starting to be badly hit.
Just one match in the Premier Division and one in the First Division survived la…

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Planes bound for Bermuda diverted and delayed

June 3, 2023

Several planes destined for Bermuda have been diverted amid unconfirmed reports that fog and challenges with the airport instrument landing system posed problems at LF Wade International Airport.
Acc…

Devonshire Rec name Delray Rawlins as county guest of honour

June 3, 2023

Bermuda captain Delray Rawlins is poised to make his Central Counties debut after being named as a guest player by challengers Devonshire Recreation Club for their opening round match against holders …

Scott Roy continues superb season with fourth title

June 3, 2023

Scott Roy continued his sensational season after capturing a fourth title of the year.
The professional finished in a three-way tie for first with Chris Smith and Chaka DeSilva competing at this week’…

Ross Caesar relishing opportunity to step out at Masters Olympia

June 3, 2023

Ross Caesar is preparing for his date with history.
The professional bodybuilder is set to become the first local athlete to compete at the prestigious International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fit…

Bermuda enjoy vital CAC Games preparation against touring US University

June 3, 2023

Bermuda women’s hockey team coach Kovin Moodley was left highly satisfied at the conclusion of the three-match series against the University of California Berkeley.
The visiting team undertook a pres…

Money and how we value ourselves

June 3, 2023

June is Money and Relationships Month. In part one of this series, we look at your valuable human capital and your relationship with money.

Money: we know we need enough to feel secure as we mana…

Marriage means you share all your assets and liabilities

June 3, 2023

Dear Dave,
When my wife and I got married, she had about $70,000 in savings and I had a lot of debt. We bought some property from her parents to build a home on, and she made a 20 per cent down paymen…

Scott Roy clinches fourth title to continue superb season

June 3, 2023

Scott Roy continued his sensational season after capturing a fourth title of the year.
The professional finished in a three-way tie for first with Chris Smith and Chaka DeSilva competing at this week’…

Pickleball expansion continues with opening of new courts

June 2, 2023

The WER Joell Tennis Stadium is now home to brand new pickleball courts which will be officially open from today.
The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation, in collaboration with the Pickleball A…

Bank rises 3.78% on NYSE

June 2, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed on Friday up 0.95 points (0.05 per cent) at 2,048.51.
Ten thousand shares of Argus Group Holdings Ltd changed hands. The stock closed at $5.79, up four cents (0.7 per cent).
Fo…

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Davis sworn in as Bermuda Reserve Police Commandant

June 2, 2023

Ron-Michael Davis was sworn in as Commandant of the Bermuda Reserve Police in a ceremony at Prospect.
A police spokesman said that spectators filled the Police Recreation Club Hall to observe the chan…

Iannah Caines wins 2023 Deloitte Scholarship

June 2, 2023

Iannah Caines has been awarded the 2023 Deloitte Scholarship, which offers up to $30,000 per year for a period of either two or three years.
The annual scholarship is awarded to a Bermudian, BOTC, or…

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First named storm of 2023 hurricane season forms

June 2, 2023

A tropical storm was recorded and named just one day into the 2023 hurricane season, although the system is far from Bermuda and forecast to quickly peter out.
The US National Hurricane Centre confirm…

Enstar reinsures 3rd party motor cover

June 2, 2023

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Bermudian-based insurer Enstar Group Limited has closed a loss portfolio transfer agreement with RACQ Insurance Limited to reinsure 80 per cent of RACQ’s motor vehicle com…

Bronek Masojada named chairman of SiriusPoint

June 2, 2023

SiriusPoint Ltd, the Bermudian-based global specialty re/insurer, has appointed Bronek Masojada as chairman of its board of directors.
Mr Masojada, who joined the board on May 2, is an insurance marke…

New Everest hire to focus on market expansion

June 2, 2023

Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Bermudian-based Everest Re Group Ltd, has announced that Glen Browne has joined the company as head of international corporate strategy.
He will report to …

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Bermudiana Beach Resort to cost another $28 million

June 2, 2023

More than $92 million will be spent on the Bermudiana Beach Resort, the House of Assembly heard this morning.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, told the House that between …

Deputy Privacy Commissioner appointed

June 2, 2023

A new deputy privacy commissioner has been appointed.
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda said Angie Farquharson brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the public service and d…

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Catamaran captain injured after falling from mast

June 2, 2023

The captain of a catamaran suffered a collapsed lung and broken ribs after falling from the ship’s mast.
The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a call from the 57ft Quest on Monday with a re…

Gavin Manders just wants to be home despite becoming Bermuda’s top tennis coach

June 2, 2023

On the day he passed his final examinations in Spain to become Bermuda’s most qualified tennis coach, Gavin Manders just wanted to be at home.
Manders is in Valencia, Spain, where he completed the Int…

Shoeless Sukanya Jobson perseveres through difficult Heritage Day debut

June 2, 2023

You often hear the term resilience used in reference to sport; the process of adapting in the face of adversity and significant stress.
At the age of just ten, Sukanya Jobson proved to be the embodime…

James Gibbons rings the bell at the BSX

June 2, 2023

HarBSX Services Limited’s has become the Bermuda Stock Exchange’s latest listing sponsor.
James Gibbons, chair of the Harbour Group, rang the ceremonial bell on Thursday at Exchange House on Pitts Bay…

Future of Net-Zero Insurance Alliance in doubt

June 2, 2023

A bold initiative demonstrating leadership in the global re/insurance industry as it related to tackling climate change, has slowly been coming undone.
One by one, some of the world’s most dynamic ris…

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Hundreds celebrate the life of footballer Marco Warren

June 2, 2023

Raw anguish at the loss of Marco Warren mingled with treasured memories of a young father, mentor and acclaimed sportsman whose life was cut short in the early hours of May 14.
The 29-year-old captain…

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Honouring ‘a giant’ for his commitment to youth

June 1, 2023

Joining the packed celebration of the life of Marco Warren were colleagues from the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation dressed in shirts bearing designs created by the 29-year-old graphic artis…

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Hundreds celebrate the life of Marco Warren

June 1, 2023

Raw anguish at the loss of Marco Warren mingled with treasured memories of a young father, mentor and acclaimed sportsman whose life was cut short in the early hours of May 14.
The 29-year-old captain…

Conor White enjoying fine form ahead of pivotal period

June 1, 2023

Conor White continues to build form as he pepares for a crucial period battling for honours both overseas and at home.
The 23-year-old Bermudian cyclist has enjoyed a host of impressive performances i…

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Video encourages Bermudians to study in the United States

June 1, 2023

Bermudians are being encouraged to study in the US because of the special ties between the two countries.
A promotional video released by the US Consulate General highlights student Alia Peets, who is…

Local footballers play key role in Brooke House College Football Academy cup success

June 1, 2023

Bermudians Kennahz Fray, Chedi Smith, Xenai Savery-Williams and Nayan Grant helped Brooke House College Football Academy clinch the Under-15 National Small Schools’ Cup in England.
The Leicestershire-…

Post-pandemic shoppers spending 32.1% more overseas

June 1, 2023

Local retailers have been begging shoppers to ‘buy Bermuda’ for years, but the latest retail sales figures for February show they are barely paying attention.
Overseas declarations decreased 5 per cen…

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Minister rejects notion minimum wage is a ‘con job’

June 1, 2023

Jason Hayward, the Minister for Economy and Labour, has insisted the new minimum wage is not a “con job”.
Marking the launch of the $16.40 an hour measure, Mr Hayward was unable to give an exact figu…

Bermuda teams find going tough at 2023 US Open Volleyball Championships

June 1, 2023

Bermuda’s national volleyball teams finished with a combined five wins as they found the going tough at the 2023 US Open Volleyball Championships in Dallas, Texas.
The women’s team, coached by Gary L…

Sincere Hall handed contract extension at Hull City

June 1, 2023

Bermuda forward Sincere Hall has been handed the opportunity to extend his stay at Sky Bet Championship outfit Hull City.
The 18-year-old, who signed his first professional contract at the club 12 mon…

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Workers invited to join Fairmont Southampton project

June 1, 2023

Bermudians can leave their mark on the island by helping rebuild its largest resort, Donna Harvey Maybury, director of talent and culture at the Fairmont Southampton, said at a construction career fai…

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Police investigating reports of break-ins in Pembroke

June 1, 2023

Police have launched an investigation into a voice note and video clips of a person suspected to be breaking into properties in Pembroke.
A spokesman said: “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of a vo…