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Bermuda has been featured in an article in the Washington Post about the island’s reaction to Queen Elizabeth II’s passing.
Toronto-based reporter Amanda Coletta interviewed several Bermuda residents…

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OBA leader criticises Premier’s BBC sovereignty remarks as ‘untimely’ and ‘inappropriate’

September 20, 2022

The Opposition leader, Cole Simons, today said the Premier’s comments about sovereignty made on the day of the Queen’s funeral were “untimely” and “inappropriate”.
On Monday David Burt was interviewed…

Bhundia: the volatility of bonds has been extraordinary

September 20, 2022

The last eight months have been an extremely tough market, investments expert Sailesh Bhundia told the weekly Hamilton Rotary meeting, with one of his chief concerns being inflation.
“We have also ha…

Bank loses a nickel in New York

September 20, 2022

The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged at 2,375.41 after one trade for the day on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd closed unchanged at $33.00 after 1,354 shares changed hands.
The B…

AI futurist to speak at Chamber online event

September 20, 2022

The upcoming impact of technology on healthcare, education and Bermuda’s major insurance and reinsurance industries will be the focus of a Bermuda Chamber of Commerce virtual presentation in conjuncti…

Long term future for Bermuda’s life and annuity sector

September 20, 2022

Three primary factors have spurred the growth of the island’s long-term sector over the last 10 years, a panellist told attendees at the 2022 Bermuda International Life & Annuity Conference on Mon…

Apex expands ESG offer with investing impact solution

September 20, 2022

Apex Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based global financial services provider, has expanded its ESG offering with the launch of a new Impact Positive Solution for investors and companies seeking to measure …

Everest moves into new markets

September 20, 2022

Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Bermudian-based Everest Re Group Ltd, has announced its expansion into the group personal accident and health insurance market.
The company said it has lau…

SailGP to return to Bermuda in 2024

September 20, 2022

The international SailGP global sailing league will be returning to Bermuda in May 2024.
With a bumper schedule that starts in June 2023 and lasting for more than a year, the world’s greatest sailors …

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‘Game changing’ hospital electronic records system to go live next month

September 20, 2022

The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s “game-changing” electronic medical record project is set to go live next month.
The PEARL project, which stands for patient electronic and administrative records, will r…

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Live: Minister to hold 5.15pm briefing on Hurricane Fiona

September 20, 2022

The Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, is to give an update on Hurricane Fiona at 5.15pm.
The storm is forecast to be a category 4 hurricane with its closest point of approach at 4am on Fri…

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New signature school students ‘clapped in’ by minister and staff

September 20, 2022

A new chapter in the island’s education has begun as 289 incoming students at CedarBridge Academy and the Berkeley Institute were ‘clapped in’ to mark the start of the Ministry of Education’s signatu…

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Taxi drivers ‘losing patience’ with transport ministry over talks on 20% fare increase

September 20, 2022

Cab drivers are urging the Government to allow a 20 per cent increase in metered fares.
The Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association also wants the surcharge for late night working to start at 9p…

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Police appeal for witnesses over chase between bike and car

September 20, 2022

Police are appealing for witnesses to a chase between a car and a bike on Sunday.
According to the Bermuda Police Service, a motorcycle began chasing a silver car on South Road in Devonshire shortly …

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Hospital’s hyperbaric chamber reopens

September 20, 2022

The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s hyperbaric chamber has reopened after being closed for more than two weeks.
It was announced on September 3 that the chamber, which is used to treat decompression divin…

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College to host discussion on ‘prolonged young Black male homicide crisis’

September 20, 2022

The causes and solutions to violent crime on the island will come under the spotlight next week with the launch of a new lecture series.
The event, scheduled to take place next Tuesday, is described a…

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Governor appoints Kiernan Bell as new independent senator

September 20, 2022

A new independent senator has been appointed to the Upper House by Rena Lalgie, the Governor.
Kiernan Bell, a former president of the Bermuda Bar Association, takes over the seat left vacant when Mich…

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Government defends Cooper’s Island Cup Match access

September 20, 2022

The Minister of Public Works has defended the Government’s decision to grant access to camping and vehicular traffic at Cooper’s Island Park and Nature Reserve during the Cup Match holiday.
Lieutenan…

Stephanie Hanson appointed BF&M Group EVP and COO

September 20, 2022

BF&M Limited has appointed Stephanie Hanson to the role of EVP, group chief operating officer.
In her new role, the company said, Ms Hanson will be responsible for overseeing all support operation…

Compre appoints new claims director

September 20, 2022

Compre, the Bermudian-headquartered international legacy group, has appointed claims veteran Bill Bouvier as claims director, North America.
Mr Bouvier will be based in Compre’s Connecticut office and…

Bamboo closes on $16m Series A funding

September 20, 2022

California-based Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services LLC, which has a Bermudian-domiciled captive insurance entity, has announced the $16 million close of its Series A funding round.
Since launch, Bamboo h…

Monument Re assumes reinsurance agreement from Enhanzed Re

September 20, 2022

Bermudian-domiciled Monument Re has agreed the novation of a retrocession agreement from Enhanzed Reinsurance Ltd to Monument Re.
Enhanzed Re is a subsidiary of Bermudian-based Enstar Group Limited.
M…

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Hurricane Fiona: Belco crews ‘in full preparation mode’

September 20, 2022

Belco is bracing itself for the likely impact of Hurricane Fiona, which is expected to pass the island early on Friday morning.
A spokesman for the company said that Belco’s Crisis Management team has…

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Government seeking proposals for Southlands national park

September 20, 2022

The Government is seeking proposals to develop the Southlands national park through a public-private partnership.
A notice, published on the Government procurement website, said it was looking for exp…

Butterfield Bermuda Championship continues Mastercard partnership

September 20, 2022

The Butterfield Bermuda championship, which takes place at Port Royal Golf Course from October 27 to 30, will again partner with Mastercard to offer some fantastic opportunities for card holders durin…

Crude oil tanker floats new dividend policy

September 20, 2022

Bermudian-based DHT Holdings Inc, the crude oil tanker company, has announced a new dividend policy with 100 per cent of net income being returned to shareholders in the form of quarterly cash dividen…

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Woman almost three times over drink-drive limit fined $1,000

September 20, 2022

A 31-year-old Paget woman pleaded guilty to being nearly three times the legal drink-driving limit when she was involved in a single-vehicle crash.
Alan Richards, for the Crown, told Magistrates’ Cour…

Somerset down Stars to seal second successive win

September 20, 2022

Lord’s (Western Stars won toss): Somerset beat Western Stars by 56 runs

Somerset secured their second straight win and fourth of the season against Western Stars in the Athene T20 League Premier …

LifeThyme Wellness adds to their team

September 20, 2022

There is a new face at the LifeThyme Wellness Clinic on Church Street in Hamilton.
Jamie Kimball, an American acupuncturist with a passion for women’s health, has joined the practice.
Anne Marshall a…

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Hurricane Fiona a threat to Bermuda – weather service

September 20, 2022

Hurricane Fiona – forecast to be a category 3 storm – is a threat to the island, the Bermuda Weather Service said this morning.
In its 6am update the BWS said the closest point to Bermuda in the next …

Carifta Triathlon cancelled as Bermuda braces for Hurricane Fiona

September 19, 2022

The Carifta Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Team Relay, scheduled to be held in Bermuda on September 24 and 25, has been cancelled as a result of the potential impact of Hurricane Fiona.
With the Berm…

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‘Our next step is certainly to be a sovereign state’ Burt tells BBC during interview on Queen’s funeral

September 19, 2022

David Burt, the Premier, spoke about Bermuda’s desire to become a sovereign state during an on-camera interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation today, the day of the Queen Elizabeth II’s sta…

East End Asphalt joins with US company to improve asphalt supply

September 19, 2022

A new deal that East End Asphalt Company Limited has signed with a US provider of industrial aggregate, Carver Companies, will positively impact the price, quality, and convenience of aggregate supply…

Kaden Hopkins finishes 13th in U23 Cycling World Championships

September 19, 2022

Kaden Hopkins finished a respectable 13th in the under-23 time trial at the Cycling World Championships in Australia today.
More to follow . . .

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Bermuda Weather Service says Hurricane Fiona is a potential threat to the island

September 19, 2022

Hurricane Fiona – forecast to be a category 3 storm – is a potential threat to the island, the Bermuda Weather Service said today.
In a post on its Facebook page, the BWS said: “In some past hurricane…

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The Queen’s funeral

September 19, 2022

LONDON (AP) – Britain and the world are laying Queen Elizabeth II to rest today at a state funeral that is drawing presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers – and up to a million people lining…

Experienced duo ensure Bay seal dramatic victory over Cleveland

September 18, 2022

Wellington Oval: (Cleveland won toss): Bailey’s Bay beat Cleveland by six wickets

Needing 19 runs from the last two overs, veterans Stephen Outerbridge and Kyle Hodsoll guided Bailey’s Bay to vic…

Somerset down Stars to seal second successive victory

September 18, 2022

Lords (Western Stars won toss): Somerset beat Western Stars by 56 runs

Somerset secured their second straight win and fourth of the season against Western Stars in the Athene T20 League Premier D…

Drewonde Bascome maintains Devonshire’s winning streak

September 18, 2022

Wellington Oval: (Devonshire won toss) Devonshire Rec beat Somerset Bridge by 30 runs.

A rejuvenated Devonshire Rec outfit stretched their winning streak to four games with a comfortable 30-run v…

Warwick heap more misery on out-of-form Rangers

September 18, 2022

Southampton Oval (Warwick won toss): Warwick beat Southampton Rangers by two wickets.

On the strength of a determined team effort Warwick extended Southampton Rangers’ losing streak to three cons…

Nahki Wells’s efforts in vain against former club Burnley

September 18, 2022

Nahki Wells continued his goalscoring form but could not prevent Bristol City going down to a 2-1 defeat away to former side Burnley in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.
After Manuel Benson’s earl…

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EMO to meet this week over Hurricane Fiona, forecast to be a Cat 3 storm

September 18, 2022

The Ministry of National Security has issued an advisory about Hurricane Fiona which could impact Bermuda later this week.
As of noon today, the storm was located 1,041 miles south of Bermuda, moving…

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Florist creates tribute to the Queen

September 18, 2022

A local florist has created a tribute depicting the image of Queen Elizabeth II.
Demco Florist Bermuda’s senior florist Dustin Francisco used fresh flowers and foliage to create the portrait which is …

St David’s clinch First Division title

September 18, 2022

Lords (Willow Cuts won toss): St David’s beat Willow Cuts by seven wickets

St David’s clinched the Athene T20 League First Division title with a game to spare courtesy of a convincing victory ove…

Flatts make light work of lacklustre PHC

September 18, 2022

Southampton Oval: (PHC won toss) Flatts beat PHC by four wickets.

Despite failing to muster a team the day previous and fielding just nine men for much of the PHC innings, Flatts were undaunted i…

Allan Douglas Jr and Macai Simmons help St George’s maintain fine form

September 18, 2022

St George’s continued their fine form in the Athene T20 League Premier Division with an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Southampton on Saturday.
Having put Southampton into bat, St George’s restric…

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Man and woman taken to hospital after ‘altercation’ at RBR HQ

September 18, 2022

A 35-year-old man suffered stab wounds and a 62-year-old woman swelling to her head after an altercation between a group of people at the Royal Bermuda Regiment headquarters.
A police spokesman said: …

Dame Flora Duffy finishes sixth in gruelling PTO US Open

September 18, 2022

Dame Flora Duffy battled her way to a sixth-place finish in the inaugural PTO US Open in Dallas on Saturday.
Among a stellar elite women’s field, Duffy, making her debut in the series, exited the wate…

Hat-trick hero Donovan Thomposn guides X-Roads into Dudley Eve quarter-finals

September 18, 2022

X-Road Warriors 6 Boulevard Blazers 1

X-Roads booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Dudley Eve Trophy with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Boulevard Blazers at Devonshire Recreation Field …

Six of the best as PHC run riot against Somerset

September 18, 2022

PHC Zebras 6 Somerset Trojans 0

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times for PHC and Somerset as they experienced contrasting fortunes in their Dudley Eve Charity Trophy match at Devon…