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US ‘stop list’ not affected by Joe Biden’s plan for cannabis pardons, says consulate

October 15, 2022

A United States move to pardon many people convicted of cannabis possession is not expected to affect Bermudians on the “stop list”.
President Joe Biden announced last week that he would pardon thousa…

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Lucas Glover among trio confirmed for Butterfield Bermuda Championship

October 15, 2022

PGA Tour major winner Lucas Glover will be among those battling for honours at this month’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
Organisers have announced the former US Open champion is among a trio of p…

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Nahki Wells honoured to win Fans Player of the Month award

October 14, 2022

Paul Fedden, the acting Bermuda Snooker Association president, has hailed this week’s season opener as a success.
Warwick Workmen’s Club and Spanish Point Boat Club hosted matches consisting of three …

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Snooker makes welcome return from Covid hiatus

October 14, 2022

Paul Fedden, the acting Bermuda Snooker Association president, has hailed this week’s season opener as a success.
Warwick Workmen’s Club and Spanish Point Boat Club hosted matches consisting of three …

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Quiet close to the BSX week

October 14, 2022

There was no activity on the Bermuda Stock Exchange on Friday, but the RG/BSX Index finished 51.40 points (2.11 per cent) higher for the week at 2,434.56.
The three issues trading – involving 2,060 sh…

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New park named in honour of island sports icon Dudley Eve

October 14, 2022

A new park has been unveiled celebrating Bermudian sports icon Dudley Eve.
Dudley Eve Park officially opened on the corner of Court Street and Dundonald Street in Hamilton after years of development.
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Thief ordered to attend drug treatment court for series of burglaries

October 14, 2022

A serial thief was today sentenced to participate in drug treatment court after pleading guilty to stealing alcohol and other merchandise valued at more than $4,500.
Melvin Holdipp, 34, of no fixed ab…

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Bermuda College students receive Athene scholarships

October 14, 2022

Seven Bermuda College students awarded 2022 Athene Scholarships for this fall, were recently acknowledged at a reception held by Athene Holding Ltd. and subsidiary Athene Life Re Ltd.
The Athene Schol…

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Cruise ship visits could hit record next year – minister

October 14, 2022

Next year could be a record setter for cruise ship visits with more than 200 calls potentially on the books.
Lawrence Scott, the Minister of Transport, said that the Government would soon publish the …

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Cougars and Village drawn together in Dudley Eve semi-final

October 14, 2022

In-form sides Devonshire Cougars and North Village will lock horns in the Dudley Eve Trophy semi-finals.
The mouth-watering cup tie was confirmed after holders Cougars were pitted against their perenn…

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Man falls under truck after accident

October 14, 2022

A motorcycle rider was rushed to hospital yesterday after a three-vehicle collision on St John’s Road.
A police spokesman said that it is believed that at about 4pm the motorcycle rider was travelling…

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Kelly Clarkson tells Bermudian TikTok star ‘you are hilarious’

October 14, 2022

A Bermudian jazz musician who has amassed a following of 9.1 million TikTok followers for his quirky, vintage cooking videos has been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Dylan Hollis, 27, who lives b…

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Three taken to hospital after two-vehicle Southampton crash

October 14, 2022

A woman suffered a head injury in a crash between two motorbikes in Southampton last night.
Three people were involved in the incident on the Rising Sun stretch of Middle Road at about 8pm.
A Bermuda…

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Catastrophe risk modelling focusing on storm intensity

October 14, 2022

The fundamental question that risk modellers ask has changed dramatically over the years, a speaker told attendees yesterday at Convergence 2022, presented by ILS Bermuda.
Jay Guin, executive vice-pre…

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Will Cristiano Ronaldo get his chance in the Premier League?

October 14, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 700th career club goal in all competitions in Manchester United’s away win over Everton at the weekend. Elsewhere in the Premier League, West Ham are finding their scoring…

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Canada sign off from World Rugby Classic in style

October 14, 2022

Canada ended their impressive World Rugby Classic campaign in style with a 34-17 victory over Italy last night.
After edging a close first half 19-10, Canada stamped home their authority after the int…

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North Village aiming high after easy win over Robin Hood

October 14, 2022

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North Village continued their unbeaten start in the Premier League with a routine victory over Robin Hood at Goose Gosling Field last night.
Tahini Williams emerged a…

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France retain World Rugby Classic crown in thrilling title decider

October 14, 2022

France successfully defended their World Rugby Classic title after edging Argentina 21-20 in a thrilling finale on Thursday night.
With just four minutes to go, Mathieu Amoros’s pinpoint penalty prove…

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RA will be ideal overseer of fuel sector, says Simmons

October 13, 2022

Handing oversight of the fuel sector over to the Regulatory Authority will help to prepare Bermuda for an environmentally challenging future, the Junior Minister for Home Affairs said yesterday.
Linds…

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Butterfield price rises by $1.45

October 13, 2022

The RG/BSX Index remained unchanged at 2,434.56 in the absence of trading Thursday on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
In New York, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited rose sharply by $1.45 (4.3…

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Bermuda discover potential opponents for Under-17 Championship knockout stage

October 13, 2022

Bermuda will face one of Honduras, Haiti, El Salvador or Suriname in the knockout stage of the Concacaf Men’s U-17 Championship.
Having booked their qualification as one of the four group winners, Ber…

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New $50m pilot scheme to get people on the property ladder launched

October 13, 2022

A $50 million pilot initiative aimed at helping first time buyers get on the property ladder was today launched by the Premier, David Burt.
Under the move, first time mortgages will be partially guar…

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West Indies Academy and CCC a key feature in return of Super50

October 13, 2022

The CG United Super50 Cup returns on October 29, with the Caribbean’s 50-over cricket rivalries reignited for the first time since February 2021. Newcomers West Indies Academy and Combined Campuses an…

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Wedco given more time to complete audits

October 13, 2022

The Government should be careful not to give the West End Development Corporation unnecessary breaks for late paperwork, senators warned yesterday.
Owen Darrell, the Junior Minister of Public Works, p…

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Coalition opens new Class 3B cyber reinsurer

October 13, 2022

Coalition, the San Francisco-headquartered provider of cyber insurance and security, has announced the formation of Ferian Re, an independent Bermudian-based Class 3B reinsurer that will provide capac…

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Legislation cracking down on garages passed by Senators

October 13, 2022

Legislation imposing more health and safety regulations on garage operators was passed in the Senate yesterday.
The Garage Licensing Act 2022, which was passed in the House last Friday, puts forward a…

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Hamilton Princess applies to extend size of marina

October 13, 2022

The Hamilton Princess has sought in-principle approval to expand its marina, according to a planning application.
The application proposes the creation of an additional 21 berths through a new floatin…

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SiriusPoint onboards new CFO

October 13, 2022

SiriusPoint Ltd, the global specialty re/insurer based in Bermuda, has appointed Steve Yendall as chief financial officer, effective October 31.
Mr Yendall, who has 25 years of re/insurance industry e…

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Judge orders jury to find one defendant in Blu party trial not guilty

October 13, 2022

A Supreme Court jury was today told to find a restaurant worker not guilty of a charge related to a party held in the midst of the pandemic.
Puisne Judge Shade Subair Williams ordered the jury to find…

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Senators pass final extension to Covid-19 emergency powers

October 13, 2022

Senators yesterday passed the final extension to Covid-19 emergency powers despite concerns that another variant could develop.
Arianna Hodgson, the Junior Minister of Labour, Finance and Health, assu…

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Live: Premier media briefing on mortgage guarantee at 12.30pm

October 13, 2022

The Premier, David Burt, is due to hold a media briefing today to “highlight the mortgage guarantee programme”.
The event is to be held at Loughlands, in Paget, and is due to start at 12.30pm.
We will…

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Curtis Dickinson confirms PLP leadership debate set to go ahead at weekend

October 13, 2022

Curtis Dickinson has insisted his head-to-head debate with David Burt, the Premier, will happen on Saturday — as long as the Progressive Labour Party leadership follows the rules of the contest.
Mr Di…

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Lawyer accused of mishandling trust fund to leave man penniless

October 13, 2022

A lawyer has been accused of misusing a client’s trust fund and leaving him penniless after he loaned more than $400,000 to another client without securities.
Geoffrey Willcocks has argued that Joseph…

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War Machine sends ominous warning with blistering display

October 13, 2022

War Machine sent an ominous warning to all who oppose with a jaw-dropping display at the National Equestrian Centre at the weekend.
With driver Philip Correia in the bike, the Mello Family owned geldi…

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OBA accuses Government of secrecy over overseas childcare

October 13, 2022

The Government has been accused of using “excuses” to avoid answering questions on a controversial programme that costs taxpayers millions of dollars.
Opposition senator Robin Tucker made the allegati…

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Cougars see off spirited Boulevard to keep Dudley Eve title defence on track

October 13, 2022

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Devonshire Cougars kept their Dudley Eve Trophy title defence on track after seeing off a spirited ten-man Boulevard Blazers to book their place in the se…

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Justin Corday the hat-trick hero as Trojans advance to semi-final of Dudley Eve Trophy

October 13, 2022

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Somerset Trojans put their poor league start to one side as they advanced into the semi-finals of the Dudley Eve Trophy with a thrilling win at PHC Stadium …

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Willie Mack III comes through play-off to win inaugural APGA championship

October 12, 2022

Willie Mack III came from behind to win the inaugural Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship in dramatic fashion at Port Royal Golf Course yesterday.
The 34-year-old held it together when it mattered m…

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Hockey Festivals held for school students

October 12, 2022

The Bermuda Hockey Federation, in conjunction with the School Sports Federation, will be hosting a Field Hockey Festival.
Taking place on astro turf field at the National Sports Centre, a Primary Scho…

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Hundreds walk the walk to help raise funds for breast cancer treatment

October 12, 2022

More than 1,500 participants today took to the streets in a walk to help raise funds for breast cancer treatment.
The BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk started at Barr’s Bay Park which was buzzing…

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Hospital takes ownership of new van, thanks to HAB donation

October 12, 2022

Hospital staff will be able to more quickly respond to patient calls for assistance, thanks to the donation of a biomedical van.
The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda donated the vehicle as part of its a…

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Two in hospital but active Covid-19 cases fall

October 12, 2022

Two people are now in hospital with Covid-19 but the number of active cases has dropped since last week’s update, the Ministry of Health announced tonight.
There are now 66 active cases, down from 75…

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Butterfield share price up in New York trading

October 12, 2022

The RG/BSX Index moved 1.76 points (0.07 per cent) higher to 2,434.56 at the close, as West Hamilton Holdings Ltd. climbed $1.10 (18.6 per cent) to $7.00 on a volume of 1,500.
Meanwhile, The Bank of N…

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Similar security challenges across Bermuda and Caribbean

October 12, 2022

An Assistant Commissioner of Police noted “striking similarities” in the challenges faced by Bermuda and Caribbean islands after an international law enforcement conference.
Antoine Daniels and Michae…

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Coral Beach & Tennis Club to hold prestigious over 40s tournament

October 12, 2022

The prestigious 2022 Bermuda Breeze Tennis Championships will be held at Coral Beach and Tennis Club next week.
The tournament, which is officially sanctioned by the United States Tennis Association, …

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PwC report details surge in demand for ESG funds

October 12, 2022

Asset managers globally are expected to increase their ESG-related assets under management to $33.9 trillion by 2026, up 84 per cent from $18.4 trillion in 2021, a new report by professional services …

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Resolution Life and Blackstone in bold move forward

October 12, 2022

A Bermudian-regulated global life insurance group has formed a strategic partnership with the world’s largest alternative asset manager.
Resolution Life and Blackstone said the partnership will suppor…

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Tech Summit important to Bermuda’s technology goals

October 12, 2022

An annual technology summit is growing in its importance to Bermuda’s ambitions in the technology sector and strengthening her place as a centre for blockchain and fintech, a leading technology and in…

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Senators pass laws aimed at putting money into people’s pockets

October 12, 2022

Laws designed to keep more money in people’s pockets were passed in the Senate today.
They included legislation that will make sure hospitality staff do not hand over payroll tax on gratuities, instan…

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‘Universal health coverage accomplished in stages over several years’, says senator

October 12, 2022

A programme management office is being set up within the Government as part of its efforts to deliver universal health coverage, senators heard today.
Arianna Hodgson, the junior health minister, also…

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