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Middle school students from across the island developed their academic, physical and social goals during their February break.
Thirty students took part in the Mirrors Programme’s five-day interacti…

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Government drops five-year waiting period for EIC holders

February 27, 2023

The Government has dropped a requirement that economic investors in Bermuda have to wait five years after making their initial investment to get a permanent residential certificate.
Announcing the ch…

Bermuda College students get chance to attend Risk Summit

February 27, 2023

With an eye on the future, the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers is to sponsor the attendance of two Bermuda College students at next week’s Bermuda Risk Summit.
Abir said business admini…

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Simons in U-turn over TA fee, apologises to party for not consulting on announcement

February 27, 2023

Cole Simons, the One Bermuda Alliance leader, has been forced into a humiliating U-turn on plans to reintroduce Travel Authorisation fees.
The sudden reversal of the policy, which Mr Simons announced…

‘They are expressing themselves better than they have in the past’

February 27, 2023

Bermuda cricket’s head coach Niraj Odedra has expressed his delight at the two huge wins posted by the country’s T20 squad in their opening World Cup qualifying matches.
IOdedra has been impressed by …

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Live: 11am ministers hold Budget press conference

February 27, 2023

The Minister of Education, Diallo Rabain, and the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, Tinee Furbert, will hold a press conference at 11am on the Budget.
We will have live coverage and indepth …

Biltir backs BMA’s proposed changes to regulatory regime

February 27, 2023

The Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers organisation has thrown its support behind the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s proposed enhancements to the regulatory and supervisory regime f…

Apex launches ESG database for private markets

February 27, 2023

Bermuda-based Apex Group Ltd has launched a pioneering platform for monitoring the environmental, social and governance for the private markets.
Apex said its ESG Data as a Service (DaaS) platform i…

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Roban outlines new agricultural strategy to aid food security

February 27, 2023

The Government today unveiled plans to try and enhance the island’s local food production and increase food security.
Speaking in the House of Assembly, Walter Roban, the Deputy Premier and the Minist…

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Hotel submits application for pickleball courts

February 27, 2023

The Newstead Belmont Hills property hopes to convert its driving range into a series of pickleball courts, according to a recent planning application.
The application, submitted by Botelhowood Archite…

Warren Jones to step down as Polaris CEO

February 27, 2023

Warren Jones, who has received the lion’s share of credit for turning around docks operator Polaris Holdings Ltd, is to step down in October.
This is the latest turn in a varied career in which Mr Jo…

The long and winding road to Polaris Holdings

February 27, 2023

Warren Jones had a dream. But when it came true, it did not turn out quite the way he expected.
Long before he became CEO of Polaris Holdings, he spent 15 years as a music teacher and then went back …

Investor criticises winding-up of crypto lender BlockFi

February 27, 2023

A winding-up petition hearing for the beleaguered Bermudian-based crypto lender, BlockFi International Ltd, was adjourned until June 9 by Chief Justice Narinder Hargun on Friday.
The hearing was a sec…

SiriusPoint reduces risk as it reports $403m full-year loss

February 27, 2023

Bermuda-headquartered re/insurer SiriusPoint chief executive Scott Egan is “confident but not complacent” about the outlook for 2023 after cutting its underwriting losses last year.
SiriusPoint repor…

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Expert review said change of fuel would reduce Belco pollution

February 27, 2023

Belco’s neighbours have suffered soot emissions from the Pembroke plant for decades and while the North Power Station was supposed to bring cleaner electricity generation, the pollution continues….

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Neighbours continue to report soot fallouts since retrofit

February 27, 2023

Soot fallouts from Belco continue to disrupt the lives of nearby residents more than a year since the completion of a retrofit of the North Power Station designed to fix the problem. An investiga…

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Mayor: Vote will be referendum on control of corporations

February 27, 2023

The City of Hamilton hopes to make an upcoming municipal election a “referendum” on the future of the City as Government seeks to take control of the municipalities.
Charles Gosling, the Mayor of Hami…

Award-winning entrepreneur joins Ignite board

February 27, 2023

Kidist Emery, the owner of Salon Pink, has joined the board of directors of Ignite Bermuda, bringing a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the promoter of local entrepreneurial innovators….

Learning from the insights of company founders

February 27, 2023

For many years, I have been an avid listener of the National Public Radio show How I Built This by Guy Raz.
Listening to the weekly interviews with the founders of successful companies reminds me of …

Galanski joins Axis Capital

February 27, 2023

Axis Capital Holdings Limited has appointed Gabriel Galanski as head of North America property and casualty programmes.
Mr Galanski, formerly with Macquarie Insurance Facility, will be responsible fo…

Assured Guaranty launches analytics platform

February 27, 2023

Bermudian-based Assured Guaranty Ltd has established a new indirect subsidiary, AG Analytics, that is developing a new municipal fintech platform for asset management firms, banks, insurance companies…

Nizigh Spence stars for Dandy Town as Boulevard relegation fears increase

February 26, 2023

Boulevard 2 Dandy Town 3

Dandy Town came from two goals down to edge relegation-threatened Boulevard in a thrilling Premier Division contest at Goose Gosling Field on Sunday night.
Boulevard seiz…

Bermuda edge closer to qualification with emphatic victory over Argentina

February 26, 2023

Belgrano Athletic Club Ground, Buenos Aires (Bermuda won toss): Bermuda beat Argentina by 110-runs.

Bermuda capped an impressive weekend with a second emphatic victory to take a huge stride towar…

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Royal Gazette ends publication of Dilbert after creator’s racist rant

February 26, 2023

The Royal Gazette has decided to cease publication of the Dilbert cartoon with immediate effect, following a racist rant by its creator, Scott Adams, on a YouTube video.
According to the Associate…

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Summer internship programme accepting applications

February 26, 2023

The Department of Workforce Development is looking for applicants for its Summer Internship Programme.
The SIP programme is open to high school students who are at least 15 years old and no older than…

Devonshire Cougars a point behind leaders after easy win

February 26, 2023

X-Roads 0 Devonshire Cougars 2
Devonshire Cougars remain just one point behind Premier Division leaders PHC Zebras with a victory over X-Roads on Sunday.
A goal in each half from Che’Kai Caisey and Do…

North Village stay in title race after stunning late comeback

February 26, 2023

Hamilton Parish 1 North Village 2

North Village kept themselves in the Premier Division title race with a stunning late turnaround to beat Hamilton Parish on Sunday.
Kenny Thompson’s side knew an…

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Sammy Wilson Community Centre closes temporarily

February 26, 2023

A community centre in Hamilton has temporarily shut its doors after it suffered water and electrical damage last week.
The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation said the Sammy Wilson Community Cen…

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Hundreds turn out for Pals charity walk

February 26, 2023

Rain failed to dampen spirits or numbers at the 35th Annual Pals Walk with hundreds of people taking to the Railway Trail to raise money for the cancer charity.
Colleen English DeGrilla, the executive…

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Bermudian rare disease sufferer featured in Times Square

February 26, 2023

A young Bermudian living with a rare disease is being featured on a giant screen on Times Square in New York.
The young man, who wishes to remain unnamed, is featured among others in celebration of Ra…

Nahki Wells man on spot again to give Bristol City victory

February 26, 2023

Nahki Wells provided his Bristol CIty side with a huge confidence boost ahead of their blockbuster FA Cup fifth round showdown with Premier League title contenders Manchester City on Tuesday.
The Berm…

Live Blog: Bermuda v Argentina T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifiers

February 26, 2023

Bermuda will be aiming to build on their impressive start to the ICC T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifiers against Argentina today (Sunday).
Fresh from sealing a 96-run victory over Cayman Is…

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Man injured after being in collision with scrambler rider

February 26, 2023

A male sustained a severe leg injury in a two-vehicle collision near Scaur Hill, Sandys last night.
The man, who was knocked from his vehicle by an off road scrambler shortly after 9pm, is being trea…

PHC stay top after huge fright from Robin Hood

February 26, 2023

Robin Hood 1 PHC Zebras 3
PHC may have ended the day back on top of the Premier Division but they were given a huge scare by the league’s bottom club Robin Hood at Goose Gosling Field on Saturday nigh…

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High winds, rain expected tomorrow

February 25, 2023

Blustery winds with gale force gusts and wet weather are expected tomorrow, the Bermuda Weather Service reports.
There is a chance of showers overnight tonight before winds rapidly increase towards d…

Bermuda open World Cup qualifiers in style with 96-run victory

February 25, 2023

Hurlingham Club Ground, Buenos Aires, Argentina, (Bermuda won toss): Bermuda beat Cayman Islands by 96 runs.

Bermuda kicked off its ICC T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifiers campaign in …

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Blood on pavement from resident who had fallen over ‘after socialising’

February 25, 2023

Police cordoned off two properties on Parliament Street last week after dried blood was seen on the sidewalk.
But foul play was eventually ruled out after inquiries revealed that the blood came from a…

St George’s stay in title hunt with narrow win over Somerset Trojans

February 25, 2023

St George’s 2 Somerset 1

St George’s remain prime contenders for the Premier Division title after beating their arch-rivals at Wellington Oval on Saturday.
A first-half strike from Blaiz Hall, co…

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College lecture on hospitality industry postponed

February 25, 2023

An upcoming lecture about the island’s hospitality industry has been postponed due to “unforeseen circumstances”, according to the Bermuda College.
The lecture was scheduled to take place on Tuesday …

Girls under-14 volleyball team remain unbeaten at Nike Festival

February 25, 2023

Bermuda’s girls’ under-14 volleyball team made a perfect start at the Boston Nike Festival on Friday.
The talented young team won all three of their matches without dropping a set to progress in style…

Bermuda coach Niraj Odedra confident of success at regional T20 World Cup Qualifier

February 25, 2023

Niraj Odedra, the Bermuda head coach, is extremely confident the national team can live up to its lofty expectations at the ICC T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifiers in Buenos Aires, Argentin…

Paget Lions determined to extend dream FA Cup run

February 25, 2023

Jaime Ramsay, the Paget Community Club president, expressed his pride over the team’s “dream” run in the FA Cup after they were pitted against North Village during the semi-final draw at the Clyde Bes…

Readers’ feedback gives glimpse of families’ cost-of-living burden

February 25, 2023

A few weeks ago, I asked for personal feedback again from local families on what their costs added up to in a monthly Bermuda budget.
A few brave souls contributed numbers along with some very insight…

Determination needed to get out of financial hole

February 25, 2023

Dear Dave,
I’m an anaesthesiologist, and I make between $260,000 and $270,000 a year. My wife is a stay-at-home mom who takes care of our preschool-age kids. We have about $50,000 in a retirement fund…

Rivals set to battle it out for Champion of Champions title

February 24, 2023

Six of the island’s fastest harness ponies will battle for the coveted Champion of Champions title at the National Equestrian Centre this weekend.
All entries will compete in four heats spread across …

Lovintz Tota takes major step towards fulfilling professional boxing aspirations

February 24, 2023

Lovintz Tota has taken an important step closer to fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional boxer after signing terms with a licensed management company in the United Kingdom.
The 37-year-old, …

Chaka DeSilva claims second Moongate Tour title

February 24, 2023

Chaka DeSilva captured a second win on the Moongate Tour in trying conditions at a windswept Port Royal Golf Course today.
The professional and Tour co-founder shot a superb one-over 72 in strong gale…

Butterfield down at the close on the NYSE

February 24, 2023

Friday was a quiet day on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, but the RG/BSX Index fell 20.08 points (0.79) for the week to 2,533.66.
The index was nudged lower after BF&M Ltd. fell $2.20 (10.9 per cent) …

Cup giants North Village and PHC kept apart in FA Cup semi-final draw

February 24, 2023

PHC Zebras and North Village remain on course for another cup final showdown after being kept apart during the FA Cup semi-final draw at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence today.
Eleven-times champio…

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Burt refuses to divulge details of Fairmont Southampton deal

February 24, 2023

David Burt said he was unable to answer questions from the Opposition on the controversial Fairmont Southampton contract because of the commercially sensitive nature of the deal.
But he did repeat his…