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Why the OBA turned down the Bermuda infrastructure fund

January 24, 2023

Former Deputy Premier and finance minister, E. T. “Bob” Richards, has moved to set the record straight on the origin of The Bermuda Infrastructure Fund, which now faces an uncertain future.
This, as q…

Marcello Ausenda is appointed Conyers head of Bermuda corporate practice

January 24, 2023

Conyers has installed director Marcello Ausenda as head of the law firm’s Bermuda corporate practice as of the beginning of the year.
Mr Ausenda took over from fellow director Charles Collis, who con…

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Survey launched to gauge awareness of planning rules

January 24, 2023

An alliance of environmental advocacy groups have launched an online survey to gauge public awareness of Bermuda’s planning policies.

The survey, launched by the Planning Applications Review Team,…

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Eroding cliff face to be strengthened, says Government

January 24, 2023

A receding South Shore cliff next to a resort development is to be strengthened after waves cut into exposed rock, according to the Ministry of Public Works.
Details came after residents voiced concer…

Young Gunz president David Furtado excited by FA Cup draw

January 24, 2023

David Furtado, the Young Gunz president, had a huge grin on his face after his team were pitted against First Division Paget Lions during the FA Cup quarter-final draw yesterday.
“I am excited and it …

January renewals season opens a ‘true hard market’

January 24, 2023

Fitch Ratings is forecasting a bright near term future for Bermuda (re)insurers, even amid heightened catastrophe losses, inflation and economic uncertainties.
Fitch expects Bermuda (re)insurers to im…

Training the next generation of Bermuda actuaries

January 24, 2023

A pilot programme that provided coaching for aspiring actuaries has recorded its first success.
Taiyana “Tai” Allen, a 24-year-old Bermudian who works as an actuarial analyst at Wilton Re, has passed …

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High flier

January 23, 2023

Roller blader Sean Boddington takes flight at the Pop A Wheelie Competition which took place in Dockyard yesterday.
Hundreds of people turned out to watch bike riders compete to prove who could manag…

Bank stock rises on NYSE

January 23, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged Monday at 2,309.65.
A total of 280 shares of Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd traded, having a value of $8,890.95. The stock closed at $31.85.
Overseas, the Bank of N.T. …

Stephen Corrado continues fine form in national championships

January 23, 2023

Stephen Corrado continued his impressive form in the eighth round of the Bermuda Karting Club National Championships at the Southside Raceway.
Building on a perfect outing in the previous round, Corra…

Marcello Ausenda is elevated at Conyers

January 23, 2023

Conyers has installed director Marcello Ausenda as head of the law firm’s Bermuda corporate practice as of the beginning of the year.
Mr Ausenda took over from fellow director Charles Collis, who con…

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Park concessionaires given chance to recoup lost business

January 23, 2023

Park concessionaires have been given a three-year extension on their licences in light of hardships cause by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Ministry of Public Works today announced the cancellation of a p…

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RBR wants to boost numbers in coastguard after recruit camp

January 23, 2023

The Royal Bermuda Regiment hopes to bolster its numbers on the water this summer and are on the lookout for recruits.
Captain Jeffrey Patterson, the coastguard Commander, hopes to increase staff numbe…

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Series of events set for island to mark World Cancer Day

January 23, 2023

A charity dedicated to fighting cancer will next weekend launch an awareness-raising campaign in recognition of World Cancer Day.
The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre said that almost 300 people are d…

Sompo opens first UK regional office

January 23, 2023

Sompo International, the Bermudian-based global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, has opened its first regional office in the United Kingdom.
The company’s office…

Partnership planned for business expansion

January 23, 2023

Distinguished Programs, the New York-headquartered national insurance programme manager, has partnered with Bermudian-based SiriusPoint Ltd to expand into environmental, construction pollution and pro…

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Health chiefs in talks aimed at reducing cost of drugs

January 23, 2023

Health chiefs are linking up with wholesalers and pharmacies in a bid to drive down the cost of medications.
The Bermuda Health Council, a government quango which regulates and coordinates the deliver…

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Bank’s $30,000 scholarship open for applications

January 23, 2023

Butterfield Bank has today announced the Bermuda Undergraduate Scholarship 2023 is now open to applications.
The $30,000 scholarship, entering its 45th year, is awarded to outstanding students every y…

Apex to acquire Irish Bank of America unit

January 23, 2023

Bermudian-based Apex Group Ltd, the global financial services provider, has announced the planned acquisition of Bank of America Custodial Services (Ireland) Limited, the Irish depositary business of …

Positive outlook for Bermuda (re)insurers

January 23, 2023

Fitch Ratings is forecasting a bright near term future for Bermuda (re)insurers, even amid heightened catastrophe losses, inflation and economic uncertainties.
Fitch expects Bermuda (re)insurers to im…

Young Gunz or Paget Lions guaranteed a spot in FA Cup semi final

January 23, 2023

There will be at least one lower-league team in the FA Cup semi finals after Young Gunz and Paget Lions were drawn against each other in the quarter finals on Monday.
The remaining three matches featu…

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Conditional discharge for shoplifter

January 23, 2023

A man who stole a bottle of cologne from a Hamilton store was sentenced to a 12-month conditional discharge.
Randy Thompson, 69, from Pembroke, pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared in Magis…

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Role of customs officers to be highlighted in series of events

January 23, 2023

Customs officers will be recognised for their crucial work as border organisations around the world prepare for International Customs Day.
The customs department will hold several events this week in …

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Volunteers make headway at Warwick dump site

January 23, 2023

Volunteers rolled up their sleeves yesterday to clean up an area near the Railway Trail in Warwick that had become a haven for illegal dumping.
Chaplain Kevin Santucci, one of the organisers, said: “W…

Aaron Sims left frustrated as Simsfield Hardtimes misses out on record

January 23, 2023

Aaron Sims must be wondering what on earth is it going to take to clear the final hurdle and break the overall harness racing track record after again falling just shy of the mark.
Sims’ Indiana-bred …

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Attorney-General files petition to wind up Savvy Entertainment

January 23, 2023

A company that was loaned $800,000 by the Government to set up a recording studio is set to be officially shut down.
According to a notice from the Attorney-General’s Chambers, the Government filed a …

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‘Pause’ payroll tax changes, say businesses

January 23, 2023

Business leaders have warned that proposed radical changes to the payroll tax regime could be bad for Bermuda’s economic recovery and may deter foreign investment.
John Huff, CEO of the Association o…

Janet DeBraga opens Times Past Gift Shop

January 23, 2023

Decades ago, the shop under the St George’s Historical Society on Featherbed Alley in St George was filled with banana-leaf dolls made by the artist Marie Gleeson.
Half a century later, the banana-lea…

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Hamilton must change as shoppers go online, say planners

January 23, 2023

A new plan for Hamilton envisions more varied uses of ground-floor spaces and the waterfront, more activity spaces designed to bring people into the city, and more environmentally friendly buildings. …

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Joann Veney (1942-2023): Entrepreneur who was passionate about tourism

January 23, 2023

A tourism entrepreneur who courted corporate groups to the island was driven to give visitors the type of “fantastic time that made them come back”, her daughter said.
Joann Veney channelled her work …

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Turks and Caicos marines on target with help from regiment

January 23, 2023

Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment soldiers have been getting their first taste of firing weapons on a live range thanks to training by Royal Bermuda Regiment instructors.
The TCI Marines were taking …

Hundreds of runners pound streets for Butterfield & Vallis 5k

January 23, 2023

More than 500 runners and walkers aged six to 76 took to the streets on Sunday for the Butterfield and Vallis 5K.
With the roads around the back of Hamilton a sea of colour from 8am as competitors pre…

Alan Potts downs series leader Kavin Smith in leg four of Mountain Bike series

January 22, 2023

Fattire Massive Mountain Bike Series leader Kavin Smith could finish only second in leg four of the event at Coney Island on Sunday.
Smith had an eight-point lead going into the race but had to give b…

Devonshire Cougars need extra time to squeeze past Somerset Trojans in FA Cup

January 22, 2023

Devonshire Cougars 4 Somerset Trojans 1 (AET)

Devonshire Cougars battled back from a goal down; scoring three times in extra time to progress in the FA Cup with a 4-1 win over Somerset Trojans at…

Hundreds of runners pound streets of Hamilton for Butterfield & Vallis 5k

January 22, 2023

More than 500 runners and walkers aged six to 76 took to the streets on Sunday for the Butterfield and Vallis 5K.
With the roads around the back of Hamilton a sea of colour from 8am as competitors pre…

Paget Lions fight back to knock out Devonshire Colts

January 22, 2023

Devonshire Colts 1 Paget Lions 2

Paget Lions took advantage of several mistakes to come from behind and knock out First Division rivals Devonshire Colts in the FA Cup.
Colts started the brightest…

Cup holders out as X-Roads shock Dandy Town

January 22, 2023

X-Roads 3 Dandy Town Hornets 2

There will be a different name on the FA Cup this season as reigning champions Dandy Town were defeated in the first round by X-Roads Warriors in an entertaining ma…

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One third of eligible residents have had second and third boosters

January 22, 2023

A third of eligible residents have received their second and third Covid-19 vaccine boosters as the fight against the virus continues.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, said: “This is good news, as …

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‘Robust exchanges’ take place at PLP retreat

January 22, 2023

A Progressive Labour Party MPs and Senators retreat on Saturday saw “robust exchanges” take place, a well placed source has said.
The retreat was originally intended as a “heal the wounds” meeting fol…

Hamilton Parish beat Robin Hood to progress in FA Cup

January 22, 2023

Hamilton Parish 4 Robin Hood 1

Hamilton Parish cruised to a confortable win over Premier Division rivals Robin Hood in the FA Cup first round at Wellington Oval today.
The damage was done early a…

Cayman specialist tracking Bermuda IP developments

January 22, 2023

The Cayman law firm HSM Chambers have said they are thrilled to hear that the Bermuda Government is taking steps to update the island’s intellectual property laws.
And they have promised to monitor de…

Zebras take chunks out of Wolves with massive FA Cup win

January 22, 2023

Wolves 1 PHC Zebras 8

Paul Simons notched his second hat-trick of the season to guide PHC Zebras to an emphatic win over First Division side Wolves in a lopsided FA Cup first round match at Welli…

East and West do battle as All-star football matches return

January 22, 2023

After a two-year break during the pandemic, the All-Star Schools Football matches returned with a bang at the NAtional Stadium on Saturday.
Five matches took place on a bumper day of action with the b…

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Tugboats leave Bermuda after 30 years of faithful service

January 22, 2023

After decades of service in Bermuda’s waters, the ageing tugboats Powerful and Faithful departed the island this weekend.
The vessels are expected to travel to Freeport, Bahamas for repairs before con…

New Aspen Bermuda office for Chris Lee

January 22, 2023

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited has appointed Chris Lee as chief operating officer of the Bermuda company, Aspen Capital Markets, the alternative reinsurance arm of Aspen Capital Partners.
Mr Lee’s B…

Corona League Young Gunz knock out Premier Division Boulevard

January 22, 2023

Young Gunz 4 Boulevard 2

Young Gunz advanced to the quarter-final of the FA Cup with a stunning, come-from-behind victory over Boulevard at Goose Gosling Field on Saturday night.
Given little cha…

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Deadline looms for Southlands proposals

January 22, 2023

Developers have until the end of next month to submit proposals to renovate properties on the Southlands National Park.
The Government invited proposals to develop the Warwick location through a publi…

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Convicted sex offender guilty of intruding on minor’s privacy

January 22, 2023

A convicted sex offender was remanded yesterday after he was found guilty of making inappropriate comments to a schoolgirl.
Shuja Amon Muhammad, 48, was found guilty in Magistrates’ Court of intruding…

What longevity means for our finances

January 21, 2023

Our increasing longevity represents probably the greatest financial challenge of our lifetimes — for all generations.
Consider this: how long do you think you will live compared to your parents?
I as…

It’s your father’s responsibility, not yours

January 21, 2023

Dear Dave,
My husband and I just heard of your plan. We are excited to learn more about money, and we have already saved up $1,000 for our beginner emergency fund. Right now, we have a problem. My fat…