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David Burt, the Premier, has been accused of failing to keep its promises after pledging that changes to a controversial tax were in the pipeline more than three months ago.
The opposition One Bermuda…

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Privacy Commissioner hosting workshops on AI and its uses

January 9, 2023

Workshops on artificial intelligence and its uses will be offered this month by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda, in conjunction with Data Privacy Week.
The office has partnered with…

Devonshire Cougars in seventh heaven after demolishing Boulevard

January 8, 2023

Devonshire Cougars 7 Boulevard Blazers 0

Devonshire Cougars stayed within touching distance of the Premier Division league leaders with a rout of struggling Boulevard at Devonshire Rec.
Two goals…

Donavan Thompson leads X-Roads to shock win over Dandy Town

January 8, 2023

Dandy Town 1 X-Roads 2

Donavan Thompson netted twice to guide X-Roads to an important victory over Dandy Town at Goose Gosling Field yesterday and ease their Premier Division relegation worries.
…

St George’s lose ground in title race after draw with Hamilton Parish

January 8, 2023

Hamilton Parish 1 St George’s Colts 1

St George’s Colts surrendered precious ground in the Premier Division title race after being held to a draw by tenants Hamilton Parish at Wellington Oval on …

Smith extends lead in Mountain Bike series with hard-fought win

January 8, 2023

Kavin Smith extended his lead at the top of the FatTire Massive Mountain Bike series with a close-fought win in the third leg at Lagoon Park, Sandys, on Sunday.
Smith was one of six men to complete ei…

Robin Hood coach Smith sent off as Village return to top of table

January 8, 2023

North Village 3 Robin Hood 0

North Village Rams outplayed a predominantly youthful Robin Hood outfit 3-0 at Bernard Park on Sunday to leapfrog overnight leaders PHC and regain pole position in t…

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Former Premier Ewart Brown mourns loss of son who died in car crash

January 8, 2023

A son of Ewart Brown, the former Premier, has been killed in a car crash in the US.
Maurice Pitt, 40, died following the accident in Louisiana on Saturday night.
In a statement this afternoon, a spoke…

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‘Ministry working tirelessly to secure Bermuda’s economic success’ – Hayward

January 8, 2023

The economy is strengthening under the Government’s leadership, according to Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour.
In a statement issued today, Mr Hayward claimed that the Government was …

Hundreds burn off Christmas excess in new Rum to Beach race

January 8, 2023

The newest event on Bermuda’s road-race circuit was a big hit with 137 runners taking part in the Goslings & Hamilton Princess Rum to the Beach Race.
Being held for the first time, this was hardly…

PHC Zebras thrash Somerset Trojans to move top of Premier Division

January 8, 2023

Somerset Trojans 1 PHC Zebras 5

PHC Zebras moved two points clear at the head of the Premier Division pack on Saturday night after a comprehensive 5-1 thrashing of an uninspired and overmatched S…

Trium targets $500 million in cyber GWP

January 8, 2023

Two senior executives formerly with Bermudian-based Aspen Insurance are leading the newest syndicate at Lloyd’s.
Josh Ladeau is the chief executive of Trium Cyber, syndicate 1322, the new risk carrier…

Receivers appointed to find buyer for Horizon

January 7, 2023

Receivers have been appointed at Horizon Communications with the aim of finding a buyer for the company.
The firm provides high-speed internet access to business and domestic customers across the isla…

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Armed robbery at Henry’s Pantry and Liquor Store

January 7, 2023

Police are tonight appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery at Henry’s Pantry and Liquor Store.
A police spokeswoman said that at about 6.15pm today, officers responded to a report of a robbery …

Champions Sandys Boat Club eliminated from Keen Cup

January 7, 2023

A new champion will be crowned this year after Spanish Point Boat Club 2 eliminated holders Sandys Boat Club from the Keen Cup competition on the latter’s home table this week.
The visitors prevailed …

Bascome FC set for overdue debut after Covid disruption

January 7, 2023

Andrew Bascome is relishing the opportunity to reignite Bascome FC and finally get the franchise up and running.
After originally being launched at the beginning of 2020, the team were accepted into t…

Kavin Smith out to extend lead as mountain bike season resumes

January 7, 2023

Kavin Smith will be aiming to extend his lead at the top of the standings as the One Communications Mountain Bike Race Series returns tomorrow.
Following a month-long break over the festive period, th…

Title races beginning to heat up

January 7, 2023

One of the closest title races in the Premier Division in recent memory is set to resume this weekend.
Only two points separate leaders North Village and fourth-placed Devonshire Cougars heading into …

Dennis Brown honoured to serve as new president of Bermuda Football Coaches Association

January 7, 2023

Dennis Brown says it is an honour to serve as the Bermuda Football Coaches Association’s newest president.
The highly decorated former player and coach was appointed to the post during the association…

Andre Lambe putting in the work ahead of title fight

January 7, 2023

Andre Lambe says he is pumped up and ready to put on another show during his fight with American Crisanto Lucio for the vacant American Boxing Organisation welterweight title at The Shed in Dockyard o…

Check on your investments after tough year for stocks

January 7, 2023

Well, folks, it’s somehow January already. And you know what that means: training your brain to write 2023 instead of 2022 on everything. It also means the season of resolutions is officially upon us….

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Horizon appoints receivers to find buyer for the company

January 6, 2023

Receivers have been appointed at Horizon Communications with the aim of finding a buyer for the company.
The firm provides high-speed internet access to business and domestic customers across the isla…

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Traffic restrictions as Belco trenching resumes on Monday

January 6, 2023

A number of traffic routes will be restricted as Belco resumes trenching, the power company has said.
The move is part of its transmission upgrade initiative and swings back into action from Monday, J…

R&Q Insurance Holdings in joint venture acquisition

January 6, 2023

Bermudian-based R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd, the non-life global specialty insurance company, and Texas-headquartered investment firm Obra Capital Inc have acquired, through a newly formed joint ve…

Palomar renews California earthquake programme

January 6, 2023

Palomar Holdings Inc, which has a subsidiary company in Bermuda, has announced the successful completion of certain reinsurance programmes covering California earthquake risk.
The company renewed its …

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Bermuda welcomes first babies born in 2023

January 6, 2023

The first two Bermuda babies of 2023 were delivered this week, according to the Bermuda Hospitals Board.
A BHB spokeswoman said the first children of the new year were born at King Edward VII Memorial…

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Prince Harry advised to become ‘governor-general’ of Bermuda to avoid press intrusion – report

January 6, 2023

Prince Harry claims he was advised to move to Bermuda in order to escape media intrusion, according to his soon-to-be released memoir, Spare.
The controversial book – in which Harry exposes the growin…

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Man jailed for two years for assault and robbery

January 6, 2023

A drug addict who beat and stole from a man has been jailed for two years.
David Hill, 36, from Sandys, pleaded guilty to assault and robbery when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court in December. He w…

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Planning application submitted to extend life of visitor centre

January 6, 2023

A planning application to extend operations at the Hamilton Visitor Services Centre on Front Street has been submitted to the Department of Planning.

The application was formally put forward on De…

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Former main branch of Clarien Bank closes permanently today

January 6, 2023

The former main branch of Clarien Bank in Hamilton has been permanently closed down, effective today.
The bank announced its office at 19 Reid Street had been an “emblem” of Clarien for more than 20 y…

Bermuda lawyer Claire van Overdijk takes silk

January 6, 2023

Claire van Overdijk, counsel in the Bermuda office of international law firm Carey Olsen, has been appointed King’s Counsel following her successful application in the 2022 KC competition.
The firm sa…

RenRe makes promotions in underwriting leadership

January 6, 2023

Bermudian-based RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd has kicked off the new year by promoting five members of its underwriting leadership team.
Justin O’Keefe is now the chief underwriting officer, North Americ…

Young athlete Jaeda Grant determined to fulfil potential

January 6, 2023

Jaeda Grant may not yet be a household name in the manner of Bermuda’s pre-eminent female athlete Dame Flora Duffy, but the teenage distance runner has demonstrated a talent that may well grow to riv…

Cameron Jeffers aims to impress at county trials with Derbyshire

January 6, 2023

Cameron Jeffers will be keen to impress the coaching staff during a trial with the Derbyshire 2nd XI on Sunday.
The Bermuda leg spinner feels good about his chances of securing a professional contract…

Daniel Augustus fired up to take on famous Torrey Pines course

January 6, 2023

Daniel Augustus is counting the days before he gets the opportunity of a lifetime to showcase his talents at the famous Torrey Pines Golf Course.
The Bermudian is among 18 APGA Tour players who will c…

Accusations fly over Jay-Z’s billion-dollar Bacardi legal battle

January 6, 2023

A company majority owned by rap artist Jay-Z has applied to the US District Court Southern District of New York for the right to subpoena six New York insurers for documents to purportedly use in a mu…

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‘You ought to have known better’, magistrate tells officer fined for intruding on privacy of a female

January 6, 2023

A police officer who pleaded guilty to intruding on the privacy of a female colleague has been fined $2,500 for the offence.
Prosecutors had called for Sean Simons to serve a minimum 12 months probati…

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Woman throws bottle at moving traffic

January 6, 2023

A mother has said she feared for her safety and that of her daughter after a woman allegedly threw a glass bottle at moving traffic on North Shore Road.
The mother, who asked not to be named, said tha…

Bermuda Championship retains place on reduced PGA Tour autumn schedule

January 5, 2023

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has retained its position on the PGA Tour schedule despite a number of changes to the autumn programme.
A tentative schedule, published by the Golf Channel website…

Srini Maddineni is new group CIO at Everest Re

January 5, 2023

Everest Re Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based global re/insurer, has appointed Srini Maddineni as group chief information officer, effective January 16.
Mr Maddineni will succeed Terry Walker, and report …

Alternative fund managers deliver value in volatile financial markets

January 5, 2023

The majority of investors surveyed in an EY survey believe alternative asset fund managers are delivering value in volatile financial markets through positive short-term performance and promising long…

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Annual restaurants week extended, chef Dawn Burrell to showcase her culinary skills

January 5, 2023

Foodies will have the chance to feast on a wide variety of dishes at “accessible prices” across the island as the Bermuda Tourism Authority announced the restaurant weeks festival is to be extended to…

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Police called to escort female AA flight passenger off plane

January 5, 2023

An allegedly “unruly” American passenger had to be escorted from a plane after it landed at LF Wade International Airport by police.
The incident, which happened yesterday, saw two Bermuda Police Ser…

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Corporation to temporarily move offices for renovation work

January 5, 2023

The Corporation of Hamilton will temporarily move its administrative offices out of City Hall later this month for renovations to take place.
According to a spokeswoman, the City’s services will reloc…

Business Barometer Survey returns

January 5, 2023

Insight into the overall health of Bermudian businesses is to be revealed in a presentation by the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce.
The results of the Business Barometer Survey commissioned by the Chamber…

Laura Pearson leaves PwC for Darag Group

January 5, 2023

Darag Group, the international legacy acquirer, has appointed Laura Pearson as head of M&A (UK), effective February 1.
Ms Pearson joins Darag from her role as a senior manager in PwC’s deals advis…

Paul Eaton named Artex International CEO

January 5, 2023

Paul Eaton has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Artex International.
He succeeds Nick Heys, who has transitioned to become the chairman of the organisation.
Mr Eaton, who is based …

Former Elbow Beach GM moves up in Aspen

January 5, 2023

A former general manager of Elbow Beach Hotel has been appointed as managing director, platform head at US-based LW Hospitality Advisors.
Edward Shapard, who is based in Aspen, was GM of Elbow from 20…

Paul O’Neill joins Sompo International

January 5, 2023

Sompo International, the Bermudian-based global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, has appointed Paul O’Neill as president of Commercial Lines, Insurance, Asia Pac…

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Petition filed to wind up Sousa’s landscaping business, court told

January 5, 2023

An application has been made to wind up a well-known landscaping business, a court heard today.
Puisne Judge Larry Mussenden was told that Sousa’s Landscape Management Company had “a lot of creditors”…