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Domico Watson takes new passion for running into Bermuda Day Half-Marathon Derby

May 25, 2022

There was a time when running just wasn’t a focus for Domico Watson, even though his parents, Mike Watson and Donna Raynor were two of the island’s top middle-distance runners.
These days it is hard t…
Domico Watson takes new passion for running into Bermuda Day Half-Marathon Derby Read More
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Three IDA Bermuda select teams to compete in Super Cup in Ireland

May 25, 2022

Three IDA Bermuda Selects teams connected to Warwick Archers will participate in the STATSport Super CupNI in Northern Ireland in July, the first teams from the Caribbean region to participate in the …
Three IDA Bermuda select teams to compete in Super Cup in Ireland Read More
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IDA reps run the rule over local footballing talent

May 25, 2022

Two representatives from Independent Development Academy of Reading, England were in Bermuda last week looking for new soccer talent for their Academy and to strengthen their partnership with Bermuda …
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Fitch upgrades Athene’s ratings

May 25, 2022

Bermudian-based life reinsurer and retirement services company Athene Holding Ltd and its subsidiaries have received credit ratings upgrades from Fitch Ratings.
Fitch upgraded the Insurer Financial S…
Fitch upgrades Athene’s ratings Read More
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Viola ‘Pinky’ Rogers (1924-2022): Hotel chef and labour movement activist

May 25, 2022

A longstanding hospitality worker who became a hotel chef at a time when few women could be found in the trade was also a union and Progressive Labour Party stalwart.
A proud lifelong Somerset residen…
Viola ‘Pinky’ Rogers (1924-2022): Hotel chef and labour movement activist Read More
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Tamine evidence ‘persuasive’ in directing Brockman to stand trial

May 25, 2022

A judge cited “persuasive” evidence from lawyer Evatt Tamine about billionaire Robert Brockman’s ability to engage in “sophisticated furtive behaviour to conceal his actions” as a reason why the latte…
Tamine evidence ‘persuasive’ in directing Brockman to stand trial Read More
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Judge recuses herself from Brown cases

May 25, 2022

A Supreme Court judge has recused herself from hearing cases involving former Premier Ewart Brown.
Puisne Judge Shade Subair Williams had been set to preside over two matters involving Dr Brown, inclu…
Judge recuses herself from Brown cases Read More
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Raleigh Bermuda continues operations despite UK charity’s closure

May 25, 2022

One of the island’s top youth development programmes remains running despite the shock announcement last week that the charity Raleigh International UK was shutting down.
Instead, Raleigh Internationa…
Raleigh Bermuda continues operations despite UK charity’s closure Read More
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Court to hear appeal of attempted murder conviction

May 25, 2022

A man jailed for 30 years for a daylight shooting in Hamilton is expected to return to court next month to fight against his conviction.
Jahmico Trott, who was found guilty of attempted murder in conn…
Court to hear appeal of attempted murder conviction Read More
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Wildlife advocate tells local insurers to reduce climate risk

May 25, 2022

The head of the US National Wildlife Federation has encouraged insurance professionals to invest in ways to not just predict climate risk, but actually reduce it.
Speaking at the inaugural Climate Cha…
Wildlife advocate tells local insurers to reduce climate risk Read More
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OBA steps up calls for scrapping of TA forms

May 25, 2022

Calls for Travel Authorisation (TA) forms to be scrapped have been stepped up by the Opposition.
Michael Dunkley, the shadow health minister, said the measure was a deterrent for people seeking to com…
OBA steps up calls for scrapping of TA forms Read More
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Canadian visa applicants can resume submitting their biometrics

May 25, 2022

Bermudians seeking a Canadian visa can submit their biometrics for the first time in two years, the labour and economy ministry announced.
Biometrics became impossible to collect after the Canadian Go…
Canadian visa applicants can resume submitting their biometrics Read More
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Knife crime victim released from hospital

May 24, 2022

A 23-year-old man remains in police custody while another man has been treated and released from hospital in the wake of an altercation last night involving a bladed article, police said.
Police were…
Knife crime victim released from hospital Read More
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Government and union make peace after stormy 2021

May 24, 2022

A public clash over trade union decertification that sparked threats of industrial action last year “should have been handled better”, the Government and the Bermuda Industrial Unions have agreed.
Dav…
Government and union make peace after stormy 2021 Read More
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Bermuda can lead the world on climate risk, say CEOs

May 24, 2022

Bermuda can lead the world in tackling the challenges of climate risk, a leading insurance executive told a sold-out audience at the inaugural Bermuda Climate Summit today.
Speaking of climate risk on…
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Butterfield shares slip on NYSE

May 24, 2022

Butterfield Bank shares closed down 20 cents to $29.52 today in moderate trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
A total of 91,958 shares were traded.
The Bermuda Stock Exchange Index was unchanged …
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Butterfield shares slip on NYSE

May 24, 2022

Butterfield Bank shares closed down 20 cents to $29.52 today in moderate trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
A total of 91,958 shares were traded.
The Bermuda Stock Exchange Index was unchanged …
Butterfield shares slip on NYSE Read More
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Nonsuch Cahow population hits record high

May 24, 2022

Bermuda’s national bird, once thought to be extinct, has set another record on its road to recovery.
Cahow chicks are now fledging on their island refuge at Castle Harbour – meaning they will set off …
Nonsuch Cahow population hits record high Read More
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Brockman ordered to stand trial on tax evasion charges

May 24, 2022

A billionaire charged with tax evasion and money laundering through a web of offshore entities in Bermuda and Nevis will have to stand trial, a US judge has ruled.
Lawyers for Robert Brockman, 80, had…
Brockman ordered to stand trial on tax evasion charges Read More
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ESG report: Bermuda reinsurers are lagging behind Europe

May 24, 2022

Just 14 per cent of Bermuda reinsurers and Insurance Linked Securities funds surveyed have a developed approach to ESG – environment, social and governance – risks, accoridng to a new study.
And the …
ESG report: Bermuda reinsurers are lagging behind Europe Read More
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Government camps to be free for first week due to early school closure

May 24, 2022

Government-run summer camps will be free for the first week of the school holiday next month, it has been confirmed.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, made the announcement in a statement this…
Government camps to be free for first week due to early school closure Read More
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Forecasters predict a busy hurricane 2022 season

May 24, 2022

The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season is set to begin next week, and bodies on both sides of the Atlantic have warned that it could be a busy one.
Both the US-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin…
Forecasters predict a busy hurricane 2022 season Read More
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Belco details plans for North Shore roadworks

May 24, 2022

Belco has repeated warnings that roadworks in Devonshire and Smith’s are expected to cause traffic disruptions throughout the summer.
According to a spokesman for energy provider Belco, trench work wi…
Belco details plans for North Shore roadworks Read More
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Students celebrate island’s sports legacy as they welcome the Queen’s Baton

May 24, 2022

Youngsters welcomed the Queen’s Baton to Paget Primary School yesterday as part of the worldwide opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games.
Paget Primary School hosted several dignitaries, including…
Students celebrate island’s sports legacy as they welcome the Queen’s Baton Read More
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Cathedral burglar admits going on five-month theft spree

May 24, 2022

A Sandys man yesterday pleaded guilty to a five-month burglary spree in which he stole cash, alcohol and jewellery from the Anglican Cathedral, homes and businesses.
Jahroy Simons, 36, admitted 19 off…
Cathedral burglar admits going on five-month theft spree Read More
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BCB joins forces with insurer BF&M to boost under-19 and women’s cricket

May 24, 2022

Local insurance company BF&M Limited has gone to bat for the Bermuda women’s and under-19 cricket teams.
The Bermuda Cricket Board has announced the sponsorship agreement between the two parties, …
BCB joins forces with insurer BF&M to boost under-19 and women’s cricket Read More
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Bermuda keen to build on encouraging debut in Star Sailors League Gold Cup

May 24, 2022

Bermuda’s sailors have plenty of positives to take away despite missing out on qualification for the Star Sailors League Gold Cup in Grandson, Switzerland, at the weekend.
These are the sentiments of …
Bermuda keen to build on encouraging debut in Star Sailors League Gold Cup Read More
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Ashley Couper eager for more Bermuda Half Marathon Derby success

May 24, 2022

Ashley Couper has plenty of incentive to put her best foot forward as she guns for a record-equalling seventh title in this week’s Bermuda Half Marathon Derby.
The six-times winner came up just shy of…
Ashley Couper eager for more Bermuda Half Marathon Derby success Read More
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Man in hospital after assault with knife

May 23, 2022

A man is being treated in hospital and another is in police custody this evening after an assault with a bladed weapon in the area of Cedar Park, Devonshire.
A police spokeswoman said officers respond…
Man in hospital after assault with knife Read More
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Platinum Jubilee will be a banner event

May 23, 2022

Preparations are under way for Bermuda to join historic celebrations of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next week.
Tributes include a commemorative banner to adorn one of the gateways into Hamilton at 14…
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Butterfield shares rise on NYSE

May 23, 2022
Butterfield Bank shares closed up 56 cents at $29.72 yesterday in moderate trading on the New York Stock Exchange after rising to $30.37 earlier in the day.
A total of 148,174 shares were traded.
Th…
Butterfield shares rise on NYSE Read More
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Sompo almost doubles adjusted profit to $483m

May 23, 2022

Sompo International Holdings Ltd, the specialty property and casualty re/insurer based in Bermuda, almost doubled its adjusted profit for the fiscal year ended March 31, moving from $248.5 million in …
Sompo almost doubles adjusted profit to $483m Read More
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Suspended HSBC executive pulled from Climate Summit

May 23, 2022

Senior banker Stuart Kirk, suspended by employers HSBC for his comments about climate risk, has been pulled from the panel line-up at the inaugural Bermuda Climate Summit.
Mr Kirk, global head of resp…
Suspended HSBC executive pulled from Climate Summit Read More
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Police investigate P-Tech burglary

May 23, 2022

Police are investigating burglaries at two Hamilton businesses that took place early this morning.
According to a police spokesman, it is believed that two men broke into P-Tech at the junction of Rei…
Police investigate P-Tech burglary Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Charities gain as photographer turns trash into treasure

May 23, 2022

An award-winning photographer has raised thousands of dollars for charity – by “making something beautiful out of something that is pretty ugly”.
Meredith Andrews was commissioned by the Bermuda Nati…
Charities gain as photographer turns trash into treasure Read More
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Bermuda Pride merges with OutBermuda

May 23, 2022

An LGBTQ rights charity is to take over organisation of Bermuda Pride, it was announced today.
OutBermuda said that work was already under way to deliver this year’s event in late August.
The charity …
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Bermuda-based CrossTower to stage David Bowie NFT drop

May 23, 2022

CrossTower, the crypto currency exchange and non-fungible token marketplace with an office in Bermuda, is to host NFT drops by BowieWorld, the metaverse created in 1999 by legendary singer and former …
Bermuda-based CrossTower to stage David Bowie NFT drop Read More
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Robert Hudson named as island’s sixth road death of year

May 23, 2022

The island’s sixth road death of 2022 was confirmed this afternoon by police as Robert Hudson, 52, fatally injured yesterday in St George’s.
Mr Hudson was seriously hurt at about 2.45pm after apparent…
Robert Hudson named as island’s sixth road death of year Read More
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Dame Flora Duffy withdraws from Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga after positive Covid test

May 23, 2022

Dame Flora Duffy suffered another setback after contracting coronavirus, which ruled her out of the Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga, in Tennessee, at the weekend.
“Well my race is over before it even started…
Dame Flora Duffy withdraws from Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga after positive Covid test Read More
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Apex gives support to investment platform aimed at helping children

May 23, 2022

Apex Group Ltd is to provide its single-source solution on a pro-bono basis to a UK-based investment fund of funds which will use it proceeds to fund children’s and education non-profits around the wo…
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Everest Re names Matthew Rohrmann as head of investor relations

May 23, 2022

Industry veteran Matthew Rohrmann has joined Bermudian-based re/insurer Everest Re Group Ltd as senior vice president, head of investor relations.
Mr Rohrmann, who will report directly to Everest exec…
Everest Re names Matthew Rohrmann as head of investor relations Read More
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Damian Palanyandi secures third victory on Moon Gate Tour

May 23, 2022

Damian Palanyandi has become the first back-to-back winner on the Moon Gate Tour at Ocean View Golf Course.
The top amateur carded an even-par 70 to win the fourth round of the inaugural championship…
Damian Palanyandi secures third victory on Moon Gate Tour Read More
News / Royal Gazette

Trash collection delays continue

May 23, 2022

A backlog of garbage is still being tackled by waste management staff after the trash truck fleet was hit with mechanical issues.
The Ministry of Public Works advised that there were four trucks runni…
Trash collection delays continue Read More
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Young Bermudian’s film wins festival awards

May 23, 2022

A short film exploring loneliness and friendship on the streets of London has won a string of awards for a young Bermudian filmmaker.
Nasir Simmons, 21, directed the 30-minute independent film Tentacl…
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Fathers complain warning letters defame them

May 23, 2022

Fathers targeted with “threatening” letters after relationships soured with former partners are examining legal options to stop the practice, a children’s advocacy charity said.
Two fathers, requesti…
Fathers complain warning letters defame them Read More
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Hungry Bay residents bid to save ‘key’ mangrove forest

May 23, 2022

Hungry Bay area residents have put forward a planning application intended to help protect the island’s largest remaining patch of mangroves.
According to a recent planning application the Hungry Bay …
Hungry Bay residents bid to save ‘key’ mangrove forest Read More
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Roadworks move to North Shore Road in Devonshire and Smith’s

May 23, 2022

Belco trenching work is expected to hamper traffic in Devonshire starting later this month.
A notice from the Ministry of Public Works has warned the work will begin on Palmetto Road, near the Barker’…
Roadworks move to North Shore Road in Devonshire and Smith’s Read More
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Terryn Fray century guides Bay to comfortable victory

May 23, 2022

Sea Breeze Oval (Bailey’s Bay won toss: Bailey’s Bay beat Southampton Rangers by 129 runs)
Captain Terryn Fray scored 101 not out as Bailey’s Bay gave Gus Logie a winning start as their new coach …
Terryn Fray century guides Bay to comfortable victory Read More
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Swimmers qualify for regional tournament after successful championship

May 23, 2022

The Bermuda National Swimming team has literally doubled for the CCCAN Championships to be held in Barbados from July 9 to 13 thanks to some outstanding performances during the Bermuda National Swimmi…
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Ajuan Lamb century powers St. David’s to big win over Willow Cuts

May 23, 2022

Somerset Cricket Club (St. David’s beat Willow Cuts by 103 runs)
It might have been the first match of a new campaign but Ajuan Lamb appeared in midseason form, notching his maiden, top-flight cen…
Ajuan Lamb century powers St. David’s to big win over Willow Cuts Read More

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