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Bittrex Global not related to company being sanctioned in US

October 12, 2022

Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex Global, billed as the most secure digital asset exchange in the world, has taken steps to distance itself from an American company with a similar name that has run afou…

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Mayor maps out vision to help revitalise St George

October 12, 2022

The Mayor of St George today mapped out a vision to help revitalise the Olde Towne.
Speaking during the annual Peppercorn Ceremony, George Dowling III, said he wanted to put the ‘e’ back into ‘towne’….

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Students feel ‘excited’ by signature learning Senate told

October 12, 2022

Pupils in Bermuda’s first signature learning programmes feel excited and that the lessons are “authentic”, senators heard today.
Owen Darrell, the junior education minister, said that attitudes were p…

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BHS students celebrating ‘outstanding’ I/GCSE results

October 12, 2022

A private school is celebrating outstanding exam results with almost all students getting grades A* to C in recent I/GCSE exams.
Bermuda High School for Girl said 97 per cent of all I/GCSE grades awar…

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Peppercorn Ceremony

October 12, 2022

Peppercorn Ceremony (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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BMA staff roll up their sleeves for island-wide clean-up

October 12, 2022

The island’s financial regulator gave back to the public and helped to clear litter across Bermuda.
The Bermuda Monetary Authority partnered with Keep Bermuda Beautiful for its first Community Day, wh…

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OBA accuses Government of secrecy over overseas child care

October 12, 2022

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

Futurist Sinead Bovell to speak at Tech Week

October 12, 2022

Leaders must embrace rapid technological change to capitalise on the opportunities it will present, a futurist has said.
Sinead Bovell, who is to be a featured speaker at Bermuda Tech Week this month,…

Life business is driving towards a $1 trillion in AUM

October 12, 2022

A market discussion on the state of Bermuda’s life and annuity sector shows that assets under management have been barrelling towards $1 trillion.
A Bermuda lawyer closely allied with the industry bel…

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Cut duty on everything by 20% to 25%, union chief urges

October 12, 2022

The Government should reduce duty on all goods by at least 20 per cent to address the cost-of-living crisis, the president of the Bermuda Industrial Union has asserted.
Chris Furbert was speaking at …

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PLP deputy leadership debate set for tonight

October 12, 2022

The bid to change the Progressive Labour Party leadership will step up a gear tonight when former Cabinet minister Renée Ming goes head-to-head with Walter Roban, the Deputy Premier, in the first deba…

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Scott vows to get tough on ‘bush’ mechanics

October 12, 2022

Vehicle mechanics will face penalties if they breach health and safety regulations, in a major shake-up of the industry.
Under the Garages Licensing Act 2022, which was passed in the House of Assembly…

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Island’s resorts score high among Condé Nast readers

October 12, 2022

Three local resorts have been listed among the Top 20 by readers of Condé Nast Traveller, according to its annual Readers Choice Awards.
The awards are given based on more than 24,000 reviews by Condé…

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Report shows steep fall in resident population

October 12, 2022

The island’s resident population fell by more than 200 people between 2020 and 2021, with a growing number of deaths and fewer births.
The Annual Report of the Registry General reported 494 births in …

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Island-based research to ensure drugs effectively designed for people of Caribbean descent

October 12, 2022

A new partnership between Bermudian scientist Carika Weldon and Bermuda College will help to create genetic data ensuring drugs are effectively designed for people of Caribbean descent.
Dr Weldon has …

Argentina hold off Canada to remain in Rugby Classic title hunt

October 12, 2022

Argentina 10 Canada 7

Argentina held off a stern test from Canada to seal a hard-earned victory and maintain their World Rugby Classic title push .
In what proved a cagey encounter throughout, a …

France tame Lions to set up thrilling decider in World Rugby Classic

October 12, 2022

France 10 Classic Lions 5

France kept their World Rugby Classic title defence on track with a hard-fought victory in a fiery clash against the Lions Legends last night.
Just as they had in their …

Joseph Hooks sets the early pace at Port Royal

October 11, 2022

Joseph Hooks leads the field at the halfway stage of the inaugural Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship after firing an opening round of 67 at Port Royal Golf Course yesterday.
The 29-year-old from F…

Bank stock down at the close

October 11, 2022

The RG/BSX rose 9.41 (0.39 per cent) to 2,432.80, driven higher by trading in a single transportation stock.
Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd rose $1.70 (161.9 per cent) to close at $2.75 on trading of 3…

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Bermudians show support for WikiLeaks founder Assange

October 11, 2022

Eight Bermudians have shown their support for a recent campaign in London protesting against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s possible extradition to the United States.

According to Reuters, h…

Lancashire Insurance Group staffs up

October 11, 2022

Bermudian-based Lancashire Insurance Group, the global specialty re/insurer, has welcomed ten new staff members.
Angus Roberts has joined as head of airline, Francis Lobo has been appointed head of en…

Lloyd’s restoring network after ‘unusual activity’

October 11, 2022

Lloyd’s is restoring network services after taking some systems offline in the wake of unusual activity on its network.
In a statement on its website, Lloyd’s said: “Last week, unusual activity was de…

Andrew Carrier named CEO of Lloyd’s re/insurer

October 11, 2022

Former Bermuda market veteran Andrew Carrier has been appointed chief executive officer of MS Amlin Underwriting Limited, the Lloyd’s re/insurer.
Mr Carrier, currently MS AUL’s chief underwriting offi…

Diamond Standard opens trading of coins

October 11, 2022

An American organisation with operations in Bermuda has announced the launch of the Diamond Standard Spot Market, enabling free and instant trading of Diamond Standard Coins.
The move comes after Diam…

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Island-based research will ensure drugs effectively designed for people of Caribbean descent

October 11, 2022

A new partnership between Bermudian scientist Carika Weldon and Bermuda College will help create genetic data ensuring drugs are effectively designed for people of Caribbean descent.
Dr Weldon has lau…

Anticipation building ahead of World Triathlon Series Bermuda

October 11, 2022

Anticipation continues to build as the countdown to the return of the World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda is now less than a month away.
All eyes will be on local favourite Dame Flora Duffy – …

Bermuda’s distance runners given chance to test themselves to limit

October 11, 2022

Distance runners will be able to test themselves to the limit in the first ever Bermuda Backyard Ultra.
The event which will be held at Clearwater Beach, Southside, St David’s on Saturday, December 3,…

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WhatsApp message on home robberies a hoax – police

October 11, 2022

A WhatsApp message claiming home affairs officers are robbing homes is a hoax, police said today.
According to a Bermuda Police Service spokesperson, the message warns people about individuals claim…

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Police concerned over number of unlicensed and uninsured vehicles

October 11, 2022

A crackdown on traffic offences has continued to bear fruit, according to the Bermuda Police Service.
Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell said the Operation Vega traffic enforcement initiative continues t…

Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship Day 1

October 11, 2022

Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship Day 1 (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

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Stop order on Shark Hole building lifted as building conditions now met

October 11, 2022

A stop notice on work on a home in Shark Hole has been lifted, the Government said today.
The notice was originally filed on July 22 by the Department of Planning relating to a property on Harrington …

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OBA takes Government to task over flights to gateway cities

October 11, 2022

People need better access to key air travel hubs, the opposition has insisted as it branded the Government’s transport policies “ridiculous”.
Susan Jackson, One Bermuda Alliance’s shadow transport min…

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Parish councils face shake-up under new law passed by MPs

October 11, 2022

Government ministers – rather than the Governor – will be able to appoint parish councillors under a law passed in the House of Assembly.

The Parish Councils Amendment Act 2022 also gives minister…

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Police appeal for witnesses after gas station robbery

October 11, 2022

Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at a gas station last night.
The incident happened around 10pm at the Collector’s Hill Esso station on South Road, Devonshire.
According to a police…

Teenage sensation Oliver Betschart ready to tee off on APGA tour

October 11, 2022

Oliver Betschart is determined to put his best foot forward when he makes his debut on the Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour (APGA) at Port Royal Golf Course today.
The promising 14-year- o…

Lions World Rugby Classic hopes hang in the balance

October 11, 2022

Lions Legends will be keen to get their World Rugby Classic title bid on track when they come up against defending champions France on Tuesday.
Fresh off a shocking loss to Canada in their tournament …

Rose-Anna Hoey claims milestone victory on return from injury

October 11, 2022

Rose-Anna Hoey achieved another milestone on her road to recovery from serious injury at the weekend.
The 41-year-old led the women’s 40 to 49 field across the line during the 2022 Bermuda National At…

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Dickinson warns against ‘dirty tricks’ in PLP leadership contest

October 11, 2022

Curtis Dickinson has warned the Progressive Labour Party leadership against any “dirty tricks” campaign aimed at trying to derail his bid to take power from David Burt, the Premier.
As the showdown fo…

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‘Blu Bar party was meant to be a Miami restaurant-style event’

October 11, 2022

A government MP told police he understood an event partly organised by his daughter when coronavirus restrictions were in place was expected to be like functions held in Miami or Las Vegas, a court he…

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Man cleared of killing nurse through careless driving

October 11, 2022

A hospital technician was cleared yesterday of all charges connected to a tragic road traffic collision.
Norrell Hull Jr, 48, was found not guilty of killing Tamra Broadley through careless driving du…

Blythe Walker and Keith Chiappa crowned national keelboat champions

October 11, 2022

Blythe Walker and Keith Chiappa claimed bragging rights in the Bermuda Keelboat Regatta at the weekend despite the number of races being reduced..
Light breeze throughout the three-day event curtailed…

Delray Rawlins ‘excited’ to play for Bermuda in T20 World Cup regional qualifier

October 11, 2022

Delray Rawlins is excited by the prospect of rejoining the national set-up as Bermuda attempt to qualify for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.
The Sussex all-rounder is set resume his international career w…

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Service honours police officers who died in the line of duty

October 10, 2022

Police honoured their fallen colleagues at a memorial service on Sunday afternoon.
The event at the Bermuda Police Service headquarters in Prospect was attended by dignitaries including Governor Rena…

ILS industry meet in Bermuda this week

October 10, 2022

Key participants in the alternative reinsurance, convergence and insurance-linked securities marketplace come together this week for networking and education sessions at Convergence 2022
ILS Bermuda o…

Bank stock on the rise

October 10, 2022

The RG/BSX Index rose 40.22 (1.69 per cent) to 2,423.39, spurred by the advance of the only issue trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange for the day, Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd., which rose 75 cents …

Bacardi employees in high spirits on job satisfaction

October 10, 2022

The Bermudian-based global headquarters of family-owned Bacardi Limited has been certified as a “Great Place to Work” in its first year of participation in the global workplace culture programme.
Baca…

Bank sector Q2 net income up 36.6% to $86.3m

October 10, 2022

Bermuda’s banking sector recorded net after-tax income of $86.3 million in the second quarter of the year, the Bermuda Monetary Authority has reported.
The BMA, in its quarterly banking digest, said t…

Consilium signs up top talent

October 10, 2022

Consilium, the international re/insurance broker, has announced that six leading financial lines specialists are joining the organisation from Ed Broking.
The company said the individuals involved are…

Bermuda lawyers try on triathlon for The Family Centre

October 10, 2022

Bermuda lawyers taking on Dame Flora in the international triathlon?
Carey Olsen Bermuda will be competing in the International Triathlon Union’s 2022 World Triathlon Series Championships in Bermuda t…

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Investigation under way into fire at old 9 Beaches resort

October 10, 2022

An investigation is under way into the cause of a fire at the old 9 Beaches resort in Sandys last night.
Four Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service vehicles with nine personnel attended a scene at Daniel’s …