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Genting JPLs update as liquidation proceeds

October 18, 2022

The joint provisional liquidators of a Bermudian-based tourism group have provided an update on the organisation’s business operations.
Bermudian-based Alex Whittaker, of R&H Services Limited in H…

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Carnival refinances with $1.25bn note offer

October 18, 2022

Carnival Holdings (Bermuda) Limited, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc, has commenced a private offering of $1.25 billion of senior priority notes due 2028.
The notes will be fully and un…

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Lockton Re builds on global cyber platform

October 18, 2022

Lockton Re, the global reinsurance business of the world’s largest privately held independent insurance broker, has appointed Oliver Brew in a new role as Cyber Practice Leader in London.
Keith Harris…

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Arthur Ebbin appointed as BHB’s new chief financial officer

October 18, 2022

The Bermuda Hospitals Board has appointed Arthur Ebbin as its new chief financial officer.
Reporting to the chief executive, president and board of the BHB, Mr Ebbin replaces Bill Shields who is leav…

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Study shows ‘increasingly favourable’ environment for hurricane growth

October 18, 2022

The waters off the US East Coast have become more favourable for hurricane development, according to a recent study.
The study, published this week in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, showed …

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Hurricane Ian could dampen investor appetite for cat bonds

October 18, 2022

Capital unable to get significant returns from ILS investment could bolt for greener pastures, a Fitch Ratings assessment has determined.
The report says the fallout from Hurricane Ian could test the …

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BTA aims to extend life of Front Street container visitor hub

October 18, 2022

The Bermuda Tourism Authority is seeking to extend the existence of a Front Street visitor hub that cost $1.3 million and was due to be removed next February – less than four years after it opened.
It…

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Michael Parsons confident of securing first professional win at Fight Night Champion

October 18, 2022

Michael Parsons is confident his hands will do the talking as he attempts to land his first win as a professional boxer on Saturday night.
Parsons is set to do battle with Jamaican Gregory Miller in a…

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Former national coach Keith Tucker inducted into Howard University Hall of Fame

October 18, 2022

Keith Tucker has joined a distinguished group of athletes and coaches after being inducted into the Howard University Athletic Hall of Fame.
The former Bermuda coach was among a select group of induct…

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Caribbean officials on island to make up for shortage of referees

October 18, 2022

Referees and officials from the Caribbean are helping to combat a lack of match officials on the island by taking charge of a number of matches in the Premier and First Division.
The Bermuda Football …

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Apex Foundation to support grassroots charitable projects

October 18, 2022

Apex Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based global financial services provider, has supported the launch of the not-for-profit Apex Foundation with a “considerable cornerstone donation” from company founder a…

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Lawyers clash over meaning of Blu party letter

October 18, 2022

Counsel for a government MP and his daughter said there was nothing to tie the words in a letter for a large group exemption to his clients.
Jerome Lynch, KC, told a Supreme Court jury that while the …

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Dickinson: ‘whoever earns the support of the delegates will have to unify our party’

October 18, 2022

PLP leadership challenger Curtis Dickinson has again railed against “dirty tricks” and “personal attacks”.
With the clock ticking down to Thursday’s Progressive Labour Party leadership vote, the form…

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Treat politicians – and each other – with civility: senator

October 18, 2022

A senator has called for the public to treat politicians – and each other – with civility after detailing the harassment she received throughout her political career.
Lindsay Simmons, the Junior Minis…

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Teenager pleads guilty to causing GBH by driving without due care

October 18, 2022

A teenager has pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm by driving his car without due care and attention.
John Doran, 19, from Devonshire, admitted the offence and injuring David Goonewardene…

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Cruise ship visits to increase for Hamilton but down in St George’s

October 18, 2022

Hamilton will benefit from a boost in cruise ship visits next year as the island expects a record number of cruise calls.
Last week Lawrence Scott, the Minister of Transport, said that the Government …

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Bring your future-self into your ‘now’ decisions

October 18, 2022

Retirement might be a long way off for you, or it may be knocking on your door. Either way, your current self and your future self are inseparable; you cannot divorce or sack yourself; you are togethe…

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New insurers for the year rise to 56

October 17, 2022

The Bermuda Monetary Authority confirmed the registration of four insurers in September, taking this year’s number of new registrants to 56.
The BMA approved two class E insurers, AeBe ISA Ltd and Aga…

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Butterfield trades higher

October 17, 2022

The RG/BSX Index rose 67.04 (2.75 per cent) to 2,501.60 as two issues traded on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
West Hamilton Holdings Ltd was unchanged at $7.00 after 1,500 shares changed hands.
Bank of …

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Joe Vieira buys waste and refuse removal business

October 17, 2022

Entrepreneur Joe Vieira has bought QRS, the waste and refuse removal business, from Island Waste Management Ltd.
A new company, QRS Ltd, has been formed.
Mr Vieira has owned and operated Joe Vieira Tr…

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Apex Foundation to support grass roots charitable projects

October 17, 2022

Apex Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based global financial services provider, has supported the launch of the not-for-profit Apex Foundation with a “considerable cornerstone donation” from company founder a…

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Dream Cruises Holding and Genting wound up

October 17, 2022

The Supreme Court of Bermuda has granted winding-up orders in respect of island-based Genting Hong Kong Limited and its indirect, non-wholly owned subsidiary Dream Cruises Holding Limited.
The orders …

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Leo Burgess hat-trick powers Ireland Rangers to big win in West End derby

October 17, 2022

Ireland Rangers continued their fine start to the First Division season after making light work of Somerset Eagles at White Hill Field last weekend.
The away side went with a convincing 5-2 win to mai…

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Everest Insurance continues global expansion

October 17, 2022

Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Bermudian-based Everest Re Group Ltd, has expanded its European presence with the opening of branch offices in Paris and Düsseldorf.
Both are branches of E…

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Bank and charity pair up for tree-planting project

October 17, 2022

Hundreds of trees will be planted in a three-year partnership between a financial institution and a preservation charity.
Clarien Bank announced that it will team up with the Bermuda National Trust to…

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PLP leadership foes trade barbs

October 17, 2022

The battle for the leadership of the Progressive Labour Party took a personal twist as David Burt, the Premier, and Curtis Dickinson finally faced each other in the only head-to-head debate of the cam…

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Hotelier bullish on the return of tourism

October 17, 2022

The Loren Hotel at Pink Beach in Tucker’s Town is preparing for an unusually busy autumn of occupancy, with management bullish on Bermuda’s future tourism success.
Tarryn Clark, the upbeat general man…

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ILS panel: more discipline, patience needed in reinsurance

October 17, 2022

The reinsurance industry must develop more respect for its capital, a leading insurance executive told attendees at Convergence 2022, presented by ILS Bermuda.
Albert Benchimol, president and CEO of A…

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Fine and ban for man guilty of drink-driving

October 17, 2022

A drink-driver who fell asleep in his car was banned from the roads for 18 months.
Irijah Steede, 33, from Hamilton Parish, admitted driving under the influence when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court…

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Boulevard Blazers and Devonshire Cougars fail to break deadlock

October 16, 2022

Boulevard Blazers 0 Devonshire Cougars 0

Devonshire Cougars held on for a goalless draw against Boulevard Blazers who failed to capitalise on large spells of dominance at Goose Gosling Field on S…

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Dandy Town miss host of chances but still have enough to see off X-Roads

October 16, 2022

X-Roads 1 Dandy Town 2

Champions Dandy Town came away with the spoils in a scrappy Premier Division affair that came to life in the first 20 minutes at Lord’s on Sunday.
Striker Cecoy Robinson br…

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Jonte Smith back with a bang as hat-trick fires St George’s to success

October 16, 2022

St George’s 5 Hamilton Parish 2

Jonte Smith made a spectacular return to local football with a stunning hat-trick to help floor Hamilton Parish in a seven-goal thriller at Wellington Oval on Sund…

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Minister tours Westgate to get feedback from staff and inmates

October 16, 2022

Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, toured the Westgate Correctional Facility and met with prison officers and inmates in an effort to gain feedback about the state of the facility.
A Go…

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‘Giant who performed miracles’, Kevin Smith given award for his work at primary school

October 16, 2022

A custodian at Northlands Primary School has been recognised for his hard work and dedication to students with the September Public Service Excellence Award.
Kevin Smith was highlighted for going ‘abo…

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OBA appoints Aguinaldo Medeiros as new party chairman

October 16, 2022

The One Bermuda Alliance today announced that Aguinaldo Medeiros has been named as the party’s new chairman.
In a statement announcing the change, Mr Medeiros, who replaces Catherine Kempe, said: “I b…

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Ministry to move headquarters

October 16, 2022

The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors is set to move its headquarters this week.
The Ministry’s office, which had been located in the Government Administration Building, will move to the sixt…

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Gencom hotel deal signed, Premier tells PLP delegates

October 16, 2022

The $376 million deal to revamp the landmark Fairmont Southampton hotel has been done, David Burt, the Premier said.
In a head-to-head debate last night with Progressive Labour Party leadership rival …

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Volunteers help playground to rise from the ashes

October 16, 2022

Work has started on installing new playground equipment after the original structure was burnt down in an arson attack.
The work at Pig’s Field in Pembroke, where arsonists struck in April last year, …

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Dale Eve makes dream debut to help Hereford into FA Cup first round

October 16, 2022

Dale Eve enjoyed a dream debut with Hereford after helping his new side clinch a shock 2-1 away win over higher-league Bromley to seal a place in the FA Cup First Round proper.
With on-loan goalkeeper…

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Jake Brislane home first as Edwina Arorash honoured at Swans Club 5k

October 16, 2022

More than 150 early-morning runners/walkers made their way to John Smith’s Bay on Sunday for the Swans Charity Run/Walk.
With the event held to honour Edwina Arorash’s four decades of dedication to ru…

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Conor White dominates field in incident-packed Criterium

October 16, 2022

Conor White was at his dominant best as he sealed a comfortable victory in the Bermuda Roulers Cycle Club Criterium on Front Street on Sunday.
Building on his win in the Bicycle Works Road Race at the…

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Shawn Austin joins Everest Re Group

October 16, 2022

Industry veteran Shawn Austin is to join Bermudian-based Everest Re Group Ltd as Senior Vice President, Head of Accident and Health for North America, effective October 24.
He will be based in New Yor…

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PHC Zebras stage second-half fightback to beat Somerset Trojans

October 16, 2022

PHC Zebras 3 Somerset Trojans 1

PHC Zebras took advantage of defensive mistakes to cruise past Somerset at PHC Stadium on Saturday night.
Somerset started well but failed to capitalise on their …

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RA has begun consultation over Belco billing policy

October 16, 2022

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda, the island’s electronic sector watchdog, has invited feedback from the public and other interested parties concerning proposed retail tariff policies for two initi…

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Bermudian doctor wins virtual pitch for cancer treatment research funding

October 16, 2022

A Bermudian doctor has won $70,000 in funding to run clinical trials for potentially life-saving cancer treatment after winning a virtual pitch competition.
Sheldon Holder, an assistant professor of …

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Man, 61, injured in single vehicle crash

October 15, 2022

A 61-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries following a single-vehicle crash in Southampton yesterday.
Police responded to the incident on Middle Road near the junction with Luke…

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Preapproval process lets you know what you can afford

October 15, 2022

This is the second part of the series about the anatomy of a mortgage contract. In part one, we coved the basics – the various kinds of mortgages, legal ownership, and some of the process.
Readers, pl…

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Best to be open with your employees about business sale

October 15, 2022

Dear Dave,
I am getting older, and health issues over the last year have made me begin thinking about selling my small business. I have spoken with a couple of potential buyers recently, and one of th…

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‘Tense’ feeling within OBA as party feels ‘anxiety and pain’ over direction

October 15, 2022

The atmosphere in the One Bermuda Alliance is “tense” as people feel “anxiety and pain” about the direction of the party, according to deputy leader Jarion Richardson.

The Royal Gazette understand…

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Jason Hayward refuses to comment on claims of bust-up with Renée Ming over immigration

October 15, 2022

Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, has refused to be drawn on whether he had a bust-up with former Cabinet colleague Renée Ming over immigration policy.
The controversy comes as David …

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