Aquarian takes control of Somerset Re
Aquarian Holdings, the New York-domiciled investment firm, has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in Somerset Reinsurance Ltd, the island-based provider of reinsurance solutions to the US life i…
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IQUW appoints Thornton
Property and speciality re/insurer IQUW has appointed Helen Thornton as chief financial officer for IQUW Re Bermuda Limited and group head of finance.
Ms Thornton joined IQUW from Nephila Capital, whe…
Ms Thornton joined IQUW from Nephila Capital, whe…
Offshore drilling growth and war fuel energy demand
Activity in the offshore drilling industry has returned to pre-Covid-19 levels, the chief executive of a Bermudian-based oilfield services company has revealed.
Patrick Schorn, CEO of Borr Drilling Li…
Patrick Schorn, CEO of Borr Drilling Li…
Veteran Walsh appointed to Sompo board
Insurance industry veteran Nicholas Walsh has been appointed to the board of directors of Sompo International Holdings Ltd, the Bermudian-based global provider of commercial and consumer property and …
Police appeal to help find missing 58-year-old man
Police have appealed for help in tracing a man in his fifties who has gone missing.
Troy Furbert, 58, was seen at around 3pm last Friday in St John’s Road, Pembroke.
Police say he was apparently sight…
Troy Furbert, 58, was seen at around 3pm last Friday in St John’s Road, Pembroke.
Police say he was apparently sight…
Tropical Storm Alex: live updates
A gust of 69mph was recorded by the Bermuda Weather Service this morning as Tropical Storm Alex made its way closer.
The Royal Gazette will bring you updates here.
‘The boys put in a great shift’
Kyle Lightbourne believes there are plenty of positives to take into Bermuda’s next Concacaf Nations League matches after holding Haiti to a goalless draw in their group B opener at the Flora Duffy St…
Coach Kyle Lightbourne gets it right in securing a good point
Bermuda played host in their first match in group B of League B against Haiti at the Flora Duffy Stadium and put on an impressive showing to secure a well-deserved point by holding higher-rated oppone…
How Bermuda rated
Dale Eve: Positioned himself well to make some incredible saves. Kept clean sheet with a point-blank save on the goalline with his body in the late stages. 8
Danté Leverock: Marked the tall s…
An example of lessons having been learnt
While Bermuda’s play may not have quite matched the brilliance of a sunny day in June, nor produce a bevy of highlights or goals for the delight of the more than 1,800 spectators on hand at the Flora …
Macquille Walker in seventh heaven as Bay stun St George’s
Sea Breeze Oval (St George’s won toss): Bailey’s Bay beat St George’s by 51 runs
Macquille Walker was at his devastating best with the ball, claiming a seven-wicket haul to inspire Bailey’s Bay t…
The business of empathy
People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
– Theodore Roosevelt
Empathy is feeling that you understand and perhaps even share another person’s experiences or emotions. It’s…
– Theodore Roosevelt
Empathy is feeling that you understand and perhaps even share another person’s experiences or emotions. It’s…
Making dairy-free her bread and butter
Entrepreneur Alyson Thompson was highly motivated when she began to explore how to create Cedarberry Foods’ popular plant-based butter.
Ms Thompson, who has a dairy allergy, gave up eating butter relu…
Ms Thompson, who has a dairy allergy, gave up eating butter relu…
Augmented Re to expand Bermuda operations
The law of numbers has stymied an open call to Bermudians to participate in the next wave of revolutionary insurance from the island.
Few with the right qualifications – degrees in computer science, s…
Few with the right qualifications – degrees in computer science, s…
Update on economic substance offered
The Bermuda branch of the Institute of Directors and law firm Carey Olsen Bermuda are to present a free session about the island’s economic substance regime.
The Bermuda Economic Substance: Summary an…
The Bermuda Economic Substance: Summary an…
Bermuda headlines cryptocurrency news
Bermuda is making headlines in cryptocurrency centred publications, republishing portions of a Wall Street Journal story focusing on the island.
Nasdaq.com headlines their markets section with: “B…
Judge tells arsonist he ‘must suffer the full weight of the consequences’
A 51-year-old man who was paid to carry out an arson attack that caused almost $20,000 of damage has been jailed for two years.
Calvin Trott was also sentenced to three years probation after his relea…
Calvin Trott was also sentenced to three years probation after his relea…
Five-year court case finally resolved with suspended sentence
A woman who waited five years for her drugs case to be resolved has been given a suspended six-month jail sentence.
Magistrates’ Court heard that Zaharrin Simmons, 30, had been fighting two counts of …
Magistrates’ Court heard that Zaharrin Simmons, 30, had been fighting two counts of …
Elizabeth Kawaley (1922-2022): veteran educator who was ‘always so calm and so gentle’
Elizabeth “Betty” Kawaley, was a veteran educator, author and a former president of the Bermuda Union of Teachers, described by family as patient but principled
Ms Kawaley served as BUT president bet…
Ms Kawaley served as BUT president bet…
Minister pleads for ‘togetherness’ to help address violent crime
The Minister of National Security called on Bermuda to live by this year’s Bermuda Day theme of togetherness when addressing violent crime on the island.
Michael Weeks, speaking during Friday’s House…
Michael Weeks, speaking during Friday’s House…
BTA boss and PLP MP Caines backs TA but pledges improvements on the way
Tourism boss Wayne Caines has backed the decision to keep the Travel Authorisation form – but pledged that the process would be made less cumbersome.
Mr Caines, who is the chairman of the Bermuda Tou…
Mr Caines, who is the chairman of the Bermuda Tou…
MPs back legislation giving care homes land tax relief
Legislation to give payroll tax relief for care homes has been given the backing of MPs.
David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, said that Westmeath and Lefroy House already receive relief, b…
David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, said that Westmeath and Lefroy House already receive relief, b…
Treadwell Gibbons Jr and Tre Manders make easy work on Tuff Dogs in Central Counties
Devonshire Recreation Club (Tuff Dogs won toss): Western Stars beat Tuff Dogs by eight wickets
Central Counties Cup holders Western Stars experienced an early blip before ultimately making short …
Dale Eve’s heroics rescue a point for Bermuda in Nations League opener
Bermuda 0 Haiti 0
Bermuda kicked off their Concacaf Nations League group B campaign by holding Haiti to a goalless draw at the Flora Duffy Stadium tonight.
In what proved a far from memorable ope…
Tropical storm watch in effect
A tropical storm watch is in effect as a weather system expected to become the first named storm of the year drifts towards the island.
The system – referred to as Tropical Cyclone One – is still abou…
The system – referred to as Tropical Cyclone One – is still abou…
Queen’s Birthday Parade goes off with a bang
Cannon fire rang out over Hamilton Harbour this morning as Bermuda celebrated the Queen’s Birthday with a bang.
The annual Queen’s Birthday Parade returned to Front Street this year with music, marchi…
The annual Queen’s Birthday Parade returned to Front Street this year with music, marchi…
Traffic diversion after car hits wall
Traffic was this morning being diverted at Montpelier Road and Orange Valley Road after a car crash.
Police said that at about 9.30am today a car crashed into a wall on Middle Road, Devonshire, near F…
Police said that at about 9.30am today a car crashed into a wall on Middle Road, Devonshire, near F…
Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze
Four firefighters this morning tackled a vehicle fire in Pembroke.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 4.31am the BFRS dispatch received a report of a vehicle on fire off of …
A spokesman for the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 4.31am the BFRS dispatch received a report of a vehicle on fire off of …
S&P 500 Index: a popular way to invest for the long term
Starting with a reader comment: “After reviewing the Dalbar Quantitative Analysis of Investment Behaviour report that measured average investors against the performance of the S&P 500 equity index…
Today’s teenagers may be more money-wise than you think
Teenagers who completed a personal finance class in high school would rather put $500 in the bank than buy a smartphone.
You read that right. With personal finance education under their belts, student…
You read that right. With personal finance education under their belts, student…
Tributes paid to broadcast icon Everest DeCosta, ‘the Silver Fox’
Colleagues and friends paid tribute to “broadcasting legend” Everest DeCosta, who passed away this week.
Mr DeCosta, who was fondly known as “the Silver Fox” and “EDC”, worked in broadcasting for mor…
Mr DeCosta, who was fondly known as “the Silver Fox” and “EDC”, worked in broadcasting for mor…
Minister: plans in the pipeline to make TA more ‘user-friendly’
The Government has once again defended its controversial Travel Authorisation policy, insisting that the form “serves a vital role by protecting our community and by helping to prevent Covid-19 from b…
MPs back 99-year land lease to support Western Stars Sports Club
MPs have approved a 99-year lease for a piece of land in Pembroke to support a nearby sports club.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister for Public Works, said that under the agreement, Gorham’…
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister for Public Works, said that under the agreement, Gorham’…
Warwick Academy students celebrate the Queen’s jubilee
The grounds of Warwick Academy were a sea of red, white and blue yesterday when the school celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Primary level students were allowed to swap their regular school uni…
Primary level students were allowed to swap their regular school uni…
Motorists urged to drive with care during bike race
Scores of cyclists are expected to hit the tarmac tomorrow during a Bermuda Bicycle Association road race.
Motorists are being advised to drive with caution during the event, which will take place fr…
Motorists are being advised to drive with caution during the event, which will take place fr…
Prolific Frantzdy Pierrot one to watch for Haiti
Frantzdy Pierrot tops a strong squad named by Haiti head coach Jean-Jacques Pierre to face Bermuda in their opening Concacaf Nations League group B encounter today.
The powerful forward is a familiar …
The powerful forward is a familiar …
‘We have nothing to lose in Uganda,’ says confident Amari Ebbin
Amari Ebbin is relishing the opportunity to showcase his talent on the international stage after being handed his first call-up to the senior national team.
The 24-year-old, who plays overseas for the…
The 24-year-old, who plays overseas for the…
Western Stars open Central Counties defence
The 53rd edition of the Central Counties Cup begins today at Devonshire Recreation Club starting at 11am featuring holders Western Stars against Tuff Dogs.
The youngest of all the county tournaments, …
The youngest of all the county tournaments, …
Blue Waters prove to be sea wolves in sheep’s clothing
OK, picnicking is done. It is time to go fishing. As far as the fish are concerned it is high summer offshore and even the inshore and reef species are making their presence felt as evidenced by recen…
Ruth Mello-Cann savours invaluable SailGP experience
Ruth Mello-Cann hailed her “once in a lifetime” opportunity to play a hand on role in the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix.
The 17-year-old has the chance to get up close and personal with the global sailing l…
The 17-year-old has the chance to get up close and personal with the global sailing l…
Police appeal for help finding missing girl, 12
The Bermuda Police Service are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Armani Simons.
She is described as slim build, brown-complexioned, 100 pounds and her hair styled with two …
She is described as slim build, brown-complexioned, 100 pounds and her hair styled with two …
Oliver Betschart scoops victory in Switzerland
Oliver Betschart shot his way to victory competing in a regional under-14 Swiss Golf-sponsored tournament in Lucerne.
Betschart carded a five-over-par 76 on the 6,200-yard Oberkirch Golf Park course, …
Betschart carded a five-over-par 76 on the 6,200-yard Oberkirch Golf Park course, …
Storm is a potential threat to Bermuda
A weather system expected to become the first named storm of the year is considered a potential threat to the island.
As of this afternoon, the system – referred to as Tropical Cyclone One – was still…
As of this afternoon, the system – referred to as Tropical Cyclone One – was still…
Cricketer Jason Anderson’s life ban revoked
Jason Anderson, the former St George’s Cup Match and Bermuda youth-team wicketkeeper-batsman, is free to resume his career after the Bermuda Cricket Board revoked his life suspension last night.
The g…
The g…
Bank shares lower on NYSE
The RG/BSX Index finished unchanged for the day and for the week at 2,218.00, with no trades on Friday.
During the week, some 6,700 Argus Group Holdings Ltd. shares changed hands ($40,200.00), as the …
During the week, some 6,700 Argus Group Holdings Ltd. shares changed hands ($40,200.00), as the …
Plans to improve taxi coverage at weekends, public holidays ‘moving forward’ – minister
Plans to encourage taxi drivers to work on weekends and public holidays are moving forward, according to the Government.
Lawrence Scott, the Minister of Transport, said that an initiative to update th…
Lawrence Scott, the Minister of Transport, said that an initiative to update th…
MPs pass law encouraging energy innovation and lower prices
Concerns a reform of Bermuda’s energy development structures could “open the floodgates” for outside companies have been downplayed by the Government.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs and De…
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs and De…
Valaris announces new executive leadership role
Christophe Raimbault is to take on a new role as vice-president – sustainability and new energy at Valaris Limited, the Bermudian-based offshore drilling company.
Mr Raimbault, the company’s vice-pres…
Mr Raimbault, the company’s vice-pres…
Premier pays tribute to the Queen for her platinum jubilee
Lavish praise has been heaped on Queen Elizabeth II for her platinum jubilee by David Burt, the Premier – despite the Government drawing criticism for not marking the occasion with a public holiday.
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M…
Minister outlines ‘flexible policy’ to planning to boost investment in north east Hamilton
There will be no limits on the height or design of new buildings in north east Hamilton under a plan aimed at transforming the area so that “negative perceptions” of it can be buried, MPs heard today….