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Changes for Cambridge Beaches as new tavern and cocktail bar opens

September 6, 2022

On the eve of its centennial, Cambridge Beaches Hotel has opened the Sunken Harbor Club, the Bermuda version of the renowned New York City cocktail bar with the same name.
The dockside tavern and trop…

Uplift Dispensary opens on Burnaby Street

September 6, 2022

A pioneering business that debuted at Harbour Nights has found a permanent home in Hamilton.
Uplift Dispensary, which sells cannabidiol and hemp-derived products and experiences, opened officially on …

Oligarch continues legal battle against Credit Suisse

September 6, 2022

A billionaire Georgian is hoping to win the third of a trio of court cases he brought against units of Credit Suisse bank, after victory in a Bermuda court and defeat in New Zealand.
Bidzina Ivanishvi…

Ocorian says Bermuda captive growth will continue

September 6, 2022

Ocorian, the corporate and fiduciary services, fund administration and capital markets provider, has reported a significant increase in the number of captives it supports, with its Bermuda offices del…

RCL cruisers set for high-speed internet surfing

September 6, 2022

Cruise ship passengers to Bermuda are about to enjoy high-quality internet services on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line vessels, through Starlink.
Royal Caribbean has announced it will implement SpaceX’s S…

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Earl to become hurricane as it nears Bermuda

September 5, 2022

Tropical Storm Earl is expected to approach Bermuda as a hurricane, according to forecasts.
As of this afternoon, the storm was 700 miles south of Bermuda, however the storm is expected to travel nort…

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Government looks forward to working with Truss, says Burt

September 5, 2022

Liz Truss has been named the next British Prime Minister after defeating Rishi Sunak in a leadership vote for the Tory party.
Ms Truss, who had served as the Foreign Secretary, will replace Boris John…

Bermuda have one foot on plane to Guatemala for Concacaf Under-17 Championship finals

September 5, 2022

Bermuda 4 Bahamas 0

Bermuda need only a point from their final match to secure qualification to the Concacaf Under-17 Championship in Guatemala next year.
Goals from Dennis Roberts, Chance Eve, Q…

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Pete’s long journey pays off as he wins sandcastle competition

September 5, 2022

Sea monsters, monks, big cats and ornate castles emerged on Horseshoe Bay on Saturday as part of the 2022 Bermuda Sandcastle Competition.
Hannah Emmerson, organiser of the annual event, said condition…

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Prison officers under pressure, Labour Day attendees told

September 5, 2022

Prison officers are working in dangerous conditions as they work to manage a growing number of serious criminals, according to the chair of the Prison Officers Association.
Timothy Seon, addressing a …

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Stunt Show All In

September 5, 2022

Stunt Show All In (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Labour Day Parade 2022

September 5, 2022

Labour Day Parade 2022 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Thomas Mills and Bella Wright make Labour Day 5K breakthroughs

September 5, 2022

Thomas Mills captured a maiden Swan’s Running Club Labour Day 5K title at the first attempt this morning.
The 39-year-old Englishman executed a flawless race to lead the field across the finish line i…

Indian expansion for Apex Group

September 5, 2022

A member of the Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association has dubbed a Bermuda company the world’s largest independent service provider to financial services.
The observation comes …

Allan Douglas Jr blasts 28-ball 78 as leaders St George’s establish clear daylight

September 5, 2022

Sea Breeze Oval (Bailey’s Bay won toss): St George’s beat Bailey’s Bay by 68 runs

Champions St George’s strengthened their hold on first place in the Athene T20 Premier Division after comfortabl…

Unbeaten St David’s make easy work of Rec in rain-shortened affair

September 5, 2022

Sea Breeze Oval (St David’s won toss): St David’s beat Devonshire Rec on average run-rate

St David’s extended their winning start in the Athene T20 First Division to four games after winning a ra…

Janeiro Tucker guides Rangers past bumbling Cleveland

September 5, 2022

Southampton Oval (Cleveland won toss): Southampton Rangers beat Cleveland by seven wickets

Player-coach Janeiro Tucker guided Southampton Rangers to a convincing win over misfiring Cleveland Coun…

Chakote Basden tees off as Willow Cuts crush nine-man PHC

September 5, 2022

Southampton Oval (Willow Cuts won toss): Willow Cuts beat PHC by 147 runs

Willow Cuts thrashed nine-man PHC to get back to winning ways at the earliest opportunity in a lopsided Athene First Divi…

Paul Carr flattens Somerset Bridge with four in four

September 5, 2022

White Hill Field (Flatts won toss): Flatts beat Somerset Bridge by seven wickets

Veteran Paul Carr produced the best over of his lengthy career as he claimed a hat-trick plus one to restrict Some…

Labour Day Race 2022

September 5, 2022

Labour Day Race 2022 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Earl remains a potential threat to Bermuda

September 5, 2022

Tropical Storm Earl is considered a potential threat to the island, the Bermuda Weather Service has warned.
As of this morning, the storm was 787 miles south of Bermuda at 6am today, however the storm…

Western Stars make light work of Warwick

September 5, 2022

White Hill Field (Western Stars won toss): Western Stars beat Warwick by seven wickets

Western Stars made light work of Warwick as they romped to victory in the fifth round of the Athene T20 Prem…

Erica Hawley finishes 38th in World Triathlon Cup Valencia

September 5, 2022

Erica Hawley battled her way to a 38th-place finish in the World Triathlon Cup Valencia in Spain on Saturday.
Among a strong elite women’s field over the sprint distance, the 23-year-old exited the wa…

Bermuda finish 64th at World Amateur Team Championships

September 5, 2022

Bermuda finished 64th among the 71 participating countries at the World Amateur Team Championships in Parish, France, on Saturday.
The trio of Jarryd Dillas, Will Haddrell and Damian Palanyandi starte…

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Hayward proposes minimum wage of up to $16.40 per hour

September 5, 2022

The Government has proposed that the minimum wage should be set at between $16 and $16.40 per hour, which would make it one of the highest in the world.
In addition, hospitality workers, whose income…

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Tributes paid to Stuart Hayward, ‘a man for all seasons’

September 5, 2022

The life and work of a visionary environmental campaigner who strived to challenge the status quo was celebrated at a ceremony in Warwick on Saturday.
Hundreds of friends, colleagues and supporters of…

Premier Division Saturday: St George’s, Bay set up showdown

September 5, 2022

St George’s and Bailey’s Bay set up a top-of-the-table clash on Sunday after both recorded victories in their Athene T20 League Premier Division on Saturday.
St George’s defeated Western Stars, one o…

First Division Saturday: St David’s win top-of-table clash

September 5, 2022

St David’s beat fellow title and promotion contenders Willow Cuts by 35 runs in the Athene First Division T20 at Lord’s on Saturday.
Ajaun Lambe struck a whirlwind fifty and captain Justin Pitcher cla…

Charity Cup abandoned because of lightning scare

September 4, 2022

The new football season got off to a false dawn after the Charity Cup between Dandy Town and Devonshire Cougars was abandoned before it even kicked off at Goose Gosling Field this evening.
Last season…

Wells brace powers Bristol City to victory

September 4, 2022

Nahki Wells netted a brace including the winner as he and his Bristol City team-mates secured three vital points on the road against Blackburn Rovers in the Sky Bet Championship today.
The Bermuda cap…

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Tropical Storm Earl moving slowly north

September 4, 2022

Weather forecasters are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Earl which continues to move closer to Bermuda but is not considered to be a threat to the island at this time.
Earl was named yesterday as t…

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Tropical Storm Earl forms south of Bermuda

September 3, 2022

A weather system to the south of Bermuda has developed into the fifth tropical storm of the hurricane season.
But Tropical Storm Earl is currently well to the south of the island and is not considere…

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Government and union ‘agree to disagree’ on union law reforms

September 3, 2022

The Government enjoys a constructive relationship with the island’s trade unions, labour minister Jason Hayward said, even as he acknowledged that decertification remained a topic of disagreement with…

Bermuda Cricket Board bans spitting culprit Torleair Caines for four matches

September 3, 2022

Warwick all-rounder Torleair Caines has been banned for four matches by the Bermuda Cricket Board for his role in a nasty incident in the Athene T20 League at PHC Field on August 21, The Royal Gazette…

How happy are you today?

September 3, 2022

In 2022, are you more or less happy than you were 15 years ago?
Gallup, the world-renowned leader in statistical analyses of polls on public opinion, knows the answer about how everyone feels – compil…

Post-interview message could land you a dream job

September 3, 2022

Your interview was an enormous success. The hiring manager thought you were intelligent and funny, plus your skills and experience checked every box – and then some. All there is to do now is sit bac…

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Canadian firefighters needed for at least a year

September 3, 2022

Overseas firefighters who stepped in to fill a staffing gap at Bermuda’s airport are likely to remain on the island for “at least” another year, the Minister of National Security has revealed.
Michael…

Government jumps on board for triple jump ace Jah-Nhai Perinchief

September 3, 2022

Triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief was recognised for his outstanding recent accomplishments yesterday when the Government presented him with a cheque for $4,500 to assist him during the upcoming seaso…

Eva Frazzoni opens goal account with Hashtag United

September 3, 2022

Eva Frazzoni grasped her opportunity with both hands after being granted her first start for Hashtag United Women in their 4-1 win away to London Seaward in the FA Women’s National League Division 1 S…

Scott Barnes gunning for more success at Rock Island Grand Prix in Illinois

September 3, 2022

Scott Barnes will be keen to build upon the success he has achieved competing in North America’s premier karting street race over the weekend.
The 37-year-old will be among those competing for the hon…

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‘Ordinary people doing extraordinary things’

September 3, 2022

Bermuda’s heroes of the fire service were celebrated at an awards ceremony yesterday with a salute to “the Covid 12” of recruits who persevered through their training in the depths of a pandemic.
Acti…

Changes for Cambridge Beaches

September 3, 2022

On the eve of their centennial, Cambridge Beaches Hotel has opened the Sunken Harbor Club, the Bermuda version of the renowned New York City cocktail bar with the same name.
The dockside tavern and tr…

RG/BSX Index falls 2.23% for the week

September 2, 2022

The RG/BSX Index slumped 53.63 (2.23 per cent) for the week, to close at 2,401.28, held back by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd., which closed at $33.00, down a dollar (2.9 per cent) after trading of 1,5…

Bermuda make subtle headway in Paris

September 2, 2022

Bermuda made subtle headway today during the penultimate round of the World Amateur Team Championships in Paris, France.
The trio of Jarryd Dillas, Will Haddrell and Damian Palanyandi jumped three pla…

Caribbean insurers face climate and other risks

September 2, 2022

Caribbean property/casualty insurers posted an eight per cent increase in net income in 2021 to more than $70 million, highlighting carriers’ risk management practices, but the region remains highly v…

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$150 relief for parents is enough, insists Rabain

September 2, 2022

Ministers have insisted that a one-off $150 payment for parents of public school children is “enough” to help deal with the cost of living crisis.
Diallo Rabain, Education Minister, apologised to pare…

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Old Pub on the Square takes step towards becoming Food Hub

September 2, 2022

Efforts to open a new restaurant on St George’s historic King’s Square came one step closer to fruition today with a roof-wetting ceremony.
While Marico Thomas, the restaurateur behind FoodHub, had p…

Citadel Re rating affected by its American insurer

September 2, 2022

AM Best has revised the implications of the under review status to developing from negative for the financial strength rating of C- (Weak) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “cc” (Very Weak) of…

Japan’s largest oil and gas exploration captive rated by AM Best

September 2, 2022

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of the single-parent captive of INPEX, the largest oil and gas explorati…

Lombard companies under ratings review

September 2, 2022

The credit ratings of two Bermudian-based companies have been placed under review with negative implications by AM Best.
The ratings agency said it has placed under review with negative implications t…