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Some east end roads will be closed when a Carifta triathlon bicycle race takes place on November 12 and 13.
An earlier notice from the Government said there would be no road closures but event organis…

R&Q programme management business rises sharply

October 31, 2022

Gross written premium and programme fee income have risen sharply year-over-year, Bermudian-headquartered R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd reported as it announced a performance update for its programme…

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Cancer centre to focus on men’s health with events throughout November

October 31, 2022

Men’s health in Bermuda will get a shot in the arm with the advent of November as men’s health awareness month.
The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre is marking the occasion with a series of events to …

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Kremlim puts island on list of unfriendly countries

October 31, 2022

Bermuda’s reputation for being one of the friendliest places on Earth has taken a knock – from Russian president Vladimir Putin.

According to the Russian news agency, Tass, the country’s governmen…

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Call to become member of Ageing Well Committee

October 31, 2022

Advice about improving quality of life for older people as well as long term care are among the work expected to be covered by an Ageing Well Committee.
The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors …

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BA to resume daily services to island next year

October 31, 2022

British Airways will resume daily service to the UK next year, the Bermuda Tourism Authority announced today.
A spokesman said that daily service between Bermuda and London Heathrow is expected to sta…

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Police probe allegations of misconduct against two officers

October 31, 2022

An investigation is under way after allegations of misconduct were made against two police officers, the Commissioner of Police confirmed today.
Darrin Simons added that the pair were allowed to remai…

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Some parish constables being redeployed to general patrol duties

October 31, 2022

Some parish constables will cover general policing patrol duties until the end of this year, the Bermuda Police Service said today.
The move means that there will be “limited access” to neighbourhood …

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Diabetes Association offering free health screenings

October 31, 2022

Free health screenings, healthy food samples and water will be on offer as part of a public open day being hosted by the Bermuda Diabetes Association.
The charity is inviting the public to the event …

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Public help sought to find missing man

October 31, 2022

Police appealed for the public’s help in locating 32-year-old Faisal Baia.
Mr Baia was described as olive complexioned, approximately 5ft 8in tall, of slim build, weighing about 170lb with straight bl…

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Warning over some surface cleaners after bacteria found

October 31, 2022

Residents were asked to stop using certain surface cleaners after a bacteria was found in products.
A government spokesman said that manufacturer Clorox announced a recall on October 25.
The affected …

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Cancer victim hopes treatment will let him see his sons grow up

October 31, 2022

A father of three who is battling cancer in his bones and lungs has set up a fundraiser to pay for life-saving experimental treatment.
George Scott-Smith, 56, said that he had been fighting prostate c…

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DJ ‘Kibbles’ Landy gets send-off

October 31, 2022

A tribute to the late Stephen “Kibbles” Landy brought young and old to the Southampton Rangers Club to celebrate the life of an accomplished reggae DJ over the weekend.
The family fun day block party …

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Burt broke pledge to keep Scott in Cabinet, say PLP insiders

October 31, 2022

David Burt, the Premier, reneged on a deal to keep Lawrence Scott in Cabinet as a reward for his personal backing in the Progressive Labour Party leadership battle, a senior source has told The Royal …

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Doctors warn of surgery crisis due to shortage of equipment

October 31, 2022

Emergency medical procedures could be postponed because of a lack of basic surgical supplies, it has been claimed.
Surgeons held talks with Bermuda Hospitals Board officials earlier this month to disc…

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Tashae Trott looks forward to career in litigation

October 31, 2022

A new lawyer joined the Bar in a ceremony packed with family and friends at the Supreme Court on Friday.
Tashae Trott thanked Sophia Greaves, director of the corporate department at Conyers Dill &…

Entrepreneur: Bermuda fintech could be Lloyd’s coffee house 2.0

October 31, 2022

Bermuda’s pioneering place at the intersection of insurance and digital assets has been likened to the legendary coffee house where Lloyd’s of London was founded in the late 17th century.
Dan Roberts …

Nylah Nailed It diversifies into scavenger hunts

October 31, 2022

After starting an educational product business, Nylah Nailed It, seven months ago, Kiara Somner is now adding scavenger hunts to her offerings.
She and her four-year-old daughter Nylah Bassett, held t…

Devonshire Cougars stage fightback to end St George’s winning streak

October 30, 2022

Devonshire Cougars staged a second-half fightback to end St George’s unbeaten run on Sunday night.
St George’s, who came into the encounter top of the table on the back of four straight victories, led…

Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes blown away by Butterfield Bermuda Championship

October 30, 2022

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship left an everlasting impression on Super Bowl XIII winner Santonio Holmes, who was among the spectators at Port Royal Golf Course yesterday.
The former Pittsburgh S…

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Hospitals’ electronic records system goes live

October 30, 2022

A milestone for healthcare in Bermuda was celebrated over the weekend with the implementation of a new medical records system for the island’s hospitals.
It was a busy night for Bermuda Hospitals Boar…

Mixed emotions for Paul Simons as he scores hat-trick for PHC Zebras against former club X-Roads

October 30, 2022

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There were mixed emotions for PHC striker Paul Simons as he scored a hat-trick to lead his team to victory over former club X-Road Warriors, who finished the match…

North Village edge Dandy Town in battle of unbeaten teams

October 30, 2022

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North Village defeated cross-town rivals Dandy Town 2-1 to maintain their unblemished Premier Division record on Sunday.
Both sides entered with identical records of …

Argus unveils inaugural sustainability report

October 30, 2022

Businesses today have to be about much more than just profitability, a leading insurance executive has said.
Alison Hill, CEO of the Argus Group, was speaking as the company released its inaugural Sus…

Séamus Power capitalises on Ben Griffin meltdown to win Butterfield Bermuda Championship

October 30, 2022

A dramatic collapse from Ben Griffin on the back nine at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship on Sunday scuppered the coronation of a new PGA Tour winner but opened the door for Irishman Séamus Power …

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Tech summit highlights local and international business links

October 30, 2022

Bermuda’s digital business was highlighted this week in the island’s first in-person tech summit since 2019.
The fourth annual summit was presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency with the…

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Sea of poppies at roundabout is poignant reminder of past wars

October 30, 2022

A sea of memorial poppies ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11 appeared at the entrance to Hamilton over the weekend.
The installation created by artist Nicky Gurret at the Crow Lane roundabout was…

Netball’s young talent showcase ability at Bernard Park

October 30, 2022

Some of Bermuda’s brightest young netball talent displayed their abilities as the Bermuda Netball Asscociation celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday.
With the Harold “Doc” Dowling tournament tak…

Somerset Trojans narrowly beat Hamilton Parish for second win in three days

October 30, 2022

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Somerset Trojans secured their first victory in the Premier Division this season when beating Hamilton Parish for the second time in three days on Saturday ni…

Séamus Power and Ben Griffin take over share of lead at Butterfield Bermuda Championship on Moving Day

October 29, 2022

Heading into the final round, two golfers are two shots clear of the field in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, after the winds of the Port Royal Golf Course returned to slow down the runaway scor…

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Flu Express at Bull’s Head car park today

October 29, 2022

Today’s Flu Express has moved to Bull’s Head Car Park in view of the potentially inclement weather.
The time will remain the same at 10am to 2pm.
Nurses will administer shots to people in priority g…

Fairway eagle propels Ben Crane to record halfway total

October 29, 2022

The assault on par resumed at Port Royal Golf Course yesterday, just like it did Thursday, as a large number of players went low.
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship’s halfway cut at six under ties t…

Know before you owe on a mortgage

October 29, 2022

This is the third in a series of articles about the anatomy of a mortgage contract.

Be aware that mortgage contract facts covered are generically-derived – your mortgage will be specific to your …

Should I tell my husband I’ve been hiding money from him?

October 29, 2022

Dear Dave,
After hearing you talk about financial infidelity, I have to admit that I hide money from my husband. I have been setting aside money for emergencies without his knowledge. He is not terrib…

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Occasional callers make up high proportion of 2023 cruise visits

October 29, 2022

A surge of occasional calls are expected to bolster the 2023 cruise ship season, according to a recently published draft schedule.
Of the record 222 cruise ship visits included on the schedule, only 9…

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BTA pushes island in UK and Europe

October 28, 2022

Bermuda’s eco-friendly outlook is being used to lure visitors back to the island from the UK and continental Europe, travel chiefs have said.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority said it was carrying out a p…

Flow Traders reports normalised profit of €34.5 million

October 28, 2022

A Dutch fintech firm that is proposing to set up a top holding company in Bermuda has reported a third quarter normalised net profit of €34.5 million.
The year-to-date normalised net profit is €116.6 …

Butterfield gains 2.5% in New York

October 28, 2022

The Royal Gazette/BSX Index fell 2.3 per cent for the week to close on 2,436.96.
The Bank of NT Butterfield & Son fell $1.05, or 3 per cent, to close on $33.95, as 500 of its shares changed hands …

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Piped water supplies to be slashed for four months in Pembroke

October 28, 2022

Pembroke residents will face four months of piped water cuts after the government discovered a water mains is no longer viable.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, admitted …

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Pre-school finds plenty of treats at Hamilton Princess

October 28, 2022

Preschoolers today visited the Fairmont Hamilton Princess for a daytime trick-or-treating excursion.
Monsters and superheroes from First Friends Nursery and Preschool took the big red train to the hot…

LeiLanni Nesbeth on target to help Florida State earn share of conference honours

October 28, 2022

LeiLanni Nesbeth notched the second-fastest goal of the season for Florida State University to help earn them to a share of Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season honours on Thursday.
The national w…

Dame Flora Duffy fifth on Ironman 70.3 World Championships debut

October 28, 2022

Dame Flora Duffy gave a spirited display to finish fifth on her Ironman 70.3 World Championships debut in St George, Utah, this afternoon.
On a day that belonged firmly to the American Taylor Knibb, w…

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St George’s ferry route to be suspended for winter

October 28, 2022

Just days after the St George’s ferry service was restored after repairs to a dock, it is coming to an end.
The autumn and winter ferry schedule will come into effect on Monday, meaning the orange …

West Hamilton CFO Harrichand Sukdeo joins board

October 28, 2022

Harrichand Sukdeo has been appointed as a director of West Hamilton Holdings Ltd, the BSX-listed property holding company.
Mr Sukdeo, who is a vice president and chief financial officer at West Hamilt…

24 Exchange hits currency trading milestone

October 28, 2022

24 Exchange, a multi-asset class trading platform, has posted record daily foreign exchange non-deliverable forward trade volume of nearly $1.5 billion, the organisation reported.
The $1.476 billion v…

Bermuda needs NFT and blockchain policies, says entrepreneur

October 28, 2022

Bermuda could be a leader in the blockchain industry, but first the island needs progressive and meaningful policy, according to one tech entrepreneur newly set up in Bermuda.
Chris Christmas, founde…

Digicel leveraging golf sponsorship to help charities

October 28, 2022

A Bermudian-based organisation is showcasing its wealth of business solutions at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, the PGA Tour event being contested at Port Royal Golf Course.
Digicel Business is…

Bailey’s Bay achieve pool perfection

October 28, 2022

Bailey’s Bay made club history after achieving perfection in their Bermuda International Pool League contest against Prison Officers Stunners.
The team of Bobby Smith, Dennis Parsons, Jelani Hollis, C…

Lawyer praises Bermuda’s regulatory approach to fintech

October 28, 2022

A leading crypto lawyer has called Bermuda a “unicorn” – a rare jurisdiction that has tangible, useful digital assets legislation.
At the Bermuda Tech Summit 2022, Cal Evans, managing associate of Gr…

Birdie blitz as pros tame Port Royal in Butterfield Bermuda Championship

October 28, 2022

Port Royal Golf Course laid out the welcome mat to touring pros on the opening day of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, allowing a number of those not normally accustomed to being high up on the l…