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Scott Barnes successfully defends Skusa Winter Series title

February 13, 2023

Scott Barnes has successfully retained his Skusa Winter Series title at the Homestead-Miami Motorplex in Florida.
The 38-year-old headed into the final race of the series holding an all-important lead…

Cougars forward Elisha Darrell doubtful for league clash

February 13, 2023

Devonshire Cougars could be without prolific goal scorer Elisha Darrell for their rescheduled Premier Division match with Dandy Town at Devonshire Recreation Club tonight (8pm).
Originally slated to t…

Butterfield tops $200 million in earnings for 2022

February 13, 2023

The Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Limited has reported net income of $214 million for fiscal year 2022, as rising interest rates boosted profits.
The bank’s net income is compared to their 2021 pro…

Bank stock climbs higher

February 13, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed on Monday unchanged at 2,339.21 after a day of no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Overseas, the Bank of N T Butterfield & Son Ltd closed up 75 cents (2.33 per cent) …

Jersey of Somerset legend Rudy Minors to be retired

February 13, 2023

The jersey of one of the greatest footballers Somerset Trojans has ever produced is to be officially retired during an entire day honouring his legacy.
The number three shirt, which was worn throughou…

Leaders Phoenix Heat extend unbeaten streak

February 13, 2023

Danielle Raynor and Ebonie Cox combined for all the goals as Bermuda Netball Association Senior League leaders Phoenix Heat secured a big win over Lindos Tigers at CedarBridge Academy on Saturday.
Go…

BEDC offers financial literacy course

February 13, 2023

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation is to offer an eight-week course aimed at helping individuals understand the basics of reviewing and understanding financial statements.
Financial Statemen…

Chamber hosting series to improve leadership skills

February 13, 2023

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is to offer a series of lunch and learn opportunities designed to improve leadership skills and equip individuals with the behaviours needed to succeed in today’s hybri…

Branding deal for Yellow Pages and Whip E-Scooters

February 13, 2023

Bermuda Yellow Pages, the marketing and advertising agency, has entered into a customised branding deal with Whip E-Scooters.
The agency is providing its marketing and advertising expertise to Whip in…

Bermuda mission to Mexico

February 13, 2023

Representatives of private industry and the Bermuda Government are in Mexico this week as part of a business development mission organised by the Bermuda Business Development Agency.
The BDA said the …

Power failure costs Miles Outerbridge Carifta qualification

February 13, 2023

A power outage at Flora Duffy Stadium cost young sprinter Miles Outerbridge his chance to be the fourth Bermudian athlete to qualify for the Carifta Games.
Competing in the men’s under-17 100 metres, …

Gary Stockley joins reinsurance broker Miller Bermuda

February 13, 2023

Bermuda market veteran Gary Stockley has been appointed as an account executive in the island’s office of Miller, the specialist re/insurance broker.
Mr Stockley will report to Charlie Simpson, head o…

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Police launch murder investigation after body found

February 13, 2023

Police have this afternoon launched a murder investigation after the body of a young man was found in the Friswells Hill area.
Officers are appealing for witnesses who heard gunshots last night or thi…

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March flight schedule shows slight changes

February 13, 2023

The return of United Airlines service to Newark is the highlight of the March flight schedule, posted online recently by Skyport.
The daily service is scheduled to resume on March 26.
The flight sched…

Rockal Evans forms part of winning boat in Australia

February 13, 2023

Rockal Evans enjoyed his first taste of success in 2023 after forming part of the winning boat at the Port Hacking Race in Sydney, Australia, at the weekend.
The Bermudian sailor fulfilled the role of…

Driver Kirista Rabain optimistic record in reach with Simsfield Hardtimes

February 13, 2023

Kirista Rabain remains optimistic about her chances of eclipsing the overall track record with Simsfield Hardtimes before the end of the season.
Aaron Sims’s gelding came to within two fifths of a sec…

AM Best places Argo ratings under review after sale news

February 13, 2023

The announced sale of Argo Group International Holdings Ltd has been followed by AM Best placing under review with developing implications the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) and the a…

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Furbert restores Pink Route ferry services

February 13, 2023

Cuts to the pink ferry route have been reversed so that commuters do not “have to fend for themselves”, it was announced today.
Wayne Furbert, the transport minister, said the restored service follow…

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Award for civil servant who went ‘beyond the call of duty’ to help get people payroll tax benefits

February 13, 2023

A government employee in the Office of the Tax Commissioner who went above and beyond to handle thousands of payroll tax benefits has been recognised with a Public Service Excellence Award.
Renee Lath…

Bermuda’s young stars fly out to chase World Cup history

February 13, 2023

Bermuda’s Under-17 football squad are adamant they can achieve what none of the island’s other national teams have done before and qualify for a World Cup.
The 20-man squad fly out to Miami on Monday …

Will Lantana return to tourism spotlight?

February 13, 2023

The former site of Bermuda’s first cottage colony languishes on the property market a quarter of a century after it closed down, and some 15 years following its purchase for the purpose of redevelopme…

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Roban blames administrative backlog for Thomas controversy

February 12, 2023

Planning department officials failed to notify the developer of a St George’s restaurant that he had been given the green light to proceed last month, the home affairs minister said this evening.
Walt…

Antwan Russell scores hat-trick in 20 minutes as Paget thrash Young Gunz

February 12, 2023

Paget Lions 7 Young Gunz 2

Player-coach Antwan Russell led the way with a hat-trick inside the first 20 minutes as First Division Paget Lions crushed Corona League side Young Gunz in the FA Cup …

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Regiment welcomes 20 volunteers to recruit camp

February 12, 2023

Across from Warwick Camp today, the start of Recruit Camp 2023 began with loved ones gathered beside South Road as Bermuda’s latest cohort of volunteer soldiers made their way through the gates to beg…

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Gombey inspiration for Carnival costumes

February 12, 2023

A preview of dazzling Carnival costumes hit the stage over the weekend.

Nova Mas International showcased their range of costumes for the 2023 Carnival at the Berkeley Institute on Saturday night.
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Belco neighbours hit with more soot

February 12, 2023

Pembroke residents have complained about another apparent soot fallout from Belco on Saturday morning.
At least one formal complaint was made to the energy firm while several residents have posted co…

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South African cancer expert to report on new research

February 12, 2023

An acclaimed South African cancer researcher is “excited and honoured” to give a free lecture tomorrow sharing her discoveries regarding the disease.
Professor Zodwa Dlamini is to speak at 6pm at the …

North Village power into FA Cup semi-final with easy win

February 12, 2023

North Village 4 X-Roads 1

North Village eased their way into the FA Cup semi-finals with an easy win over Premier Division rivals X-Roads at Bernard Park on Sunday.
Kenny Thompson’s side, who are…

Jah-Nhai Perinchief picks up early victory in Arkansas

February 12, 2023

Jah-Nhai Perinchief started his indoor season in the perfect manner when winning the Tyson Invitational on Saturday.
The Bermudian triple jumper took top honours in Fayetville, Arkansas, after leaping…

Premium writings rising at Lancashire

February 12, 2023

Bermudian-based re/insurer Lancashire Holdings Limited has reported a loss before tax of $2.8 million for fiscal year 2022 (2021: $56.8 million loss before tax).
Lancashire said strong premium growth …

Andrew Brooks named to Lloyd’s Council

February 12, 2023

Veteran insurance executive Andrew Brooks, just retired as the group chief executive officer at Bermudian-based Ascot Group, has been named deputy chairman of the Council of Lloyd’s.
Mr Brooks, an ele…

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Nova Mas International Costume and Launch Party

February 12, 2023

Nova Mas International Costume and Launch Party (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Lamont Marshall and Gayle Lindsay steal early march in Legends Series

February 12, 2023

Lamont Marshall and Gayle Lindsay laid down early markers in this year’s Legend Race Series with victory in the Ed Sherlock 8K.
Among a field of 86 runners in the competitive run category, Marshall wa…

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Motorcycle reported to be recovered after brazen theft

February 12, 2023

A scooter retailer is understood to have recovered a vehicle taken from its premises after posting footage online of what is alleged to be a purported customer on the verge of a brazen daylight theft….

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Sun comes out for plant sale

February 12, 2023

A popular annual fixture at the Bermuda National Trust went down a treat at the charity’s Paget headquarters this morning.
Karen Border, executive director of the Trust, said the plant and bake sale g…

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Climate change lecture to be held this month

February 12, 2023

Keeping an eye on the horizon for the looming threats posed by climate change is the topic of a free lecture at Bermuda College this month, in tandem with the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Task…

PHC avenge league defeat by Hamilton Parish with narrow FA Cup win

February 11, 2023

PHC Zebras 3 Hamilton Parish 1 AET

PHC Zebras avenged their heavy defeat by Hamilton Parish in the Premier Division last week by edging their way into the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday night.
Af…

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Bermuda National Trust Plant and Bake Sale

February 11, 2023

Bermuda National Trust Plant and Bake Sale (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

From global tax to climate change: risks facing Bermuda economy

February 11, 2023

This is part two of commentary on the Pre-Budget Report 2023-24 — in part one, we covered the first four chapters.

A budget is not an actuality. It is a projected financial plan for an defined pe…

Do you have money to help your parents?

February 11, 2023

Dear Dave,
My parents are both in their seventies. They have been healthy and active all their lives, but in spite of them both having good jobs they neglected to plan and save for retirement. Is it m…

Blaiz Hall at the double to guide St George’s into FA Cup semi-finals

February 10, 2023

Devonshire Cougars 1 St George’s Colts 2

Blaiz Hall was the toast of the dressing room after his brace sent St George’s Colts through to the FA Cup semi-finals at Devonshire Recreation Club last …

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Premier pays tribute to Michael Butt

February 10, 2023

Veteran insurance director Michael Butt, who died this week at age 80, was praised this evening by David Burt, the Premier, as a friend to the island as well as the industry.
Mr Burt, who is also the …

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Top prosecutor calls for more criminal justice funding

February 10, 2023

Bermuda’s top prosecutor today called for increased funding for the criminal justice system, saying it was “under attack”.
Cindy Clarke, the Director of Public Prosecutions, said failing technology a…

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Thomas weighing options for pub after late night intervention

February 10, 2023

The fate of a new St George’s restaurant hangs in the balance despite a late night bid by top government officials to ensure it opens, the business developer said.
Owner Marico Thomas, who says buildi…

Bank share price falls 49 cents on NYSE

February 10, 2023

The RG/BSX Index climbed 107.26 points (4.58 per cent) to close at 2,339.21 for the week, driven solely by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd. which rose $2 (6.6 per cent) to $32.50 on trading of 5,417 shar…

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Union: Burgess’s attacks on civil servants are ‘disturbing’

February 10, 2023

An attack on civil servants by a senior Government MP has been branded as “disturbing” by the Bermuda Public Services Union.
The comments came after Derrick Burgess, Deputy Speaker of the House of As…

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Harrington Sound Primary School Pizza Competition

February 10, 2023

Harrington Sound Primary School Pizza Competition with Celebrity Chef Eric Adjepong (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

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OBA: Government is failing to protect Pembroke residents

February 10, 2023

The Opposition has criticised the Government for failing to quickly update Bermuda’s clean air legislation as residents continue to be affected by emissions from Belco.
The Clean Air Regulations 1993…

BSX reports on successful year

February 10, 2023

The trading volume on the Bermuda Stock Exchange decreased to 1.42 million shares and the value of shares traded totalled $13.13 million for 2022, the BSX has reported.
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index clo…

Axa XL advances sustainability goals

February 10, 2023

Axa XL, the Bermudian domiciled global commercial re/insurer, has put nature at the heart of its new, three-year sustainability strategy.
The company has published “Roots of resilience”, setting 23 am…