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AI regulation freeze could impact Bermuda

US president Donald Trump’s new decade-long freeze on artificial intelligence regulation could “absolutely” indirectly impact Bermuda, says a tech professional.
Tommy Valentine, cofounder of Bermudian…

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As AI dangers grow, corporate policy is needed

Artificial intelligence models are producing ever better phishing schemes, deep fakes and ransomware attacks.
A cybersecurity professional is calling on more Bermuda firms to implement protective AI p…

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Witness: murder accused was attacked before fatal stabbing

The witness to a fatal stabbing told a Supreme Court jury how she called emergency services after seeing the victim lying in the road with a chest wound.
The witness, who cannot be named for legal rea…

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Local solar panel supplies untainted by links to slave labour

Bermuda’s solar energy companies say they have avoided equipment being linked to slave labour practices in China that are triggering supply bans in other countries.
The production of solar panels in …

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Tax breaks given green light in Senate

The Senate has approved legislation enabling tax cuts on diverse products ranging from fuel for generating electricity to construction materials and imported motor vehicle parts.
The Customs Tariff Am…

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Cuts to land tax approved in Senate

Senators passed legislation last night aimed at reducing land tax and ending payroll tax on redundancy payments.
Crystal Caesar, the Minister of Education, said the Land Tax Amendment Act 2025, approv…

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Two drivers banned from roads

Two people have been disqualified from driving all vehicles for 18 months.
Elizabeth Coleman, 50, and Kalae Fox, 24, admitted driving while impaired by alcohol when they appeared in Magistrates’ Court…

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Odean Smith powers Hamilton Parish Hurricanes to first win

North Field, National Sports Centre (Pembroke Panthers won toss): Hamilton Parish Hurricanes beat Pembroke Panthers by six wickets

West Indies all-rounder Odean Smith’s explosive batting powered…

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Jamel Smith conquers world in Las Vegas

Jamel “Mouse” Smith is still pinching himself to make sure he is not dreaming after finishing second in his division at the 45th Valley National 8-Ball League Association World Pool Championships in L…

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Live Blog: NBA Finals, Game 1

Welcome to Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has enjoyed an outstanding season leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the best record in the NBA, and they are big favourites to see o…

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Sandys Spartans edge Smith’s Sixers in high-scoring thriller

North Field, National Sports Centre (Sandy Spartans won the toss): Sandys Spartans beat Smith’s Sixers by four wickets

Delray Rawlins hammered 70 runs off 26 deliveries and Chad Bowes rode his l…

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Man injured in stabbing in Hamilton park

A man has been arrested after a stabbing at Queen Elizabeth Park this afternoon.
A police spokesman said that at about 3.30pm officers and other emergency services responded to a reported disturbance …

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Bermuda Smash Invitational 2025: Day 3

Bermuda Smash Invitational 2025 :Day 3 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Mya Peets wins 2025 Deloitte Scholarship

Mya Peets has been named the 2025 Deloitte Scholarship recipient.
The financial services firm, Deloitte, said Miss Peets was chosen due to her astuteness.
Studying online, she is entering her final ye…

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Another quiet day on BSX

The RG/BSX Index ended unchanged at 2,778.39 today with no shares traded.
On the New York Stock Exchange, Butterfield Bank fell 26 cents (0.61 per cent) to close at $42.69.

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Bermuda life insurer gains licence in Dubai

Transamerica Life Bermuda, the global high-net-worth life insurer, has been granted a license by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to establish a presence in Dubai International Financial Centre,…

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Bigger insurance losses predicted this hurricane season

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be active, with 17 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes, roughly 125 per cent of the average between 1991 and 2020. That’s accordi…

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Bike race to affect traffic next Sunday

A race by the Bermuda Bicycle Association will affect traffic in Paget and Southampton next Sunday, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said.
The Bermuda Junior Cycling Road Race will start a…

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Children’s charity calls for mental health education

The Coalition for the Protection of Children has urged schools to introduce programmes aimed at supporting the mental wellbeing of students.
The charity, which offers its own Child Safety Matters and …

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Aspen Re sees drop in profit despite premium growth

Aspen Re reported a steep drop in quarterly profit, as catastrophe losses and a weaker underwriting performance weighed heavily on results, despite solid growth in premiums.
Net income for the three m…

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Carey Olsen advises on $500m issuance

Carey Olsen has been recognised for its role in a landmark offshore bond transaction that has been named Marine Money’s Offshore Norwegian Bond Deal of the Year.
The firm served as Bermuda counsel to …

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Abacus CEO earns chartered director designation

Megan Nesbitt, chief executive of Abacus Ltd, has achieved the Chartered Director designation from the Institute of Directors, the highest level of recognition in corporate governance and strategic le…

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New leadership at cancer charity

An oncologist is the new chief executive of the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre.
Chris Fosker, who has served as the charity’s medical director since 2016, was named designate CEO in November and ful…

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MarketPlace manager wins top US award

Tears of joy flowed at The MarketPlace in Hamilton today after one of the supermarket chain’s store managers won the top prize in a US-based awards programme.
Tahjae Welch, who works at The MarketPlac…

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Blockbusters set for Barr’s Bay Park

A free open-air movie night courtesy of the City of Hamilton makes its return this month.
Fresh Air Films: Sunset Cinema will bring guests to the waterside at Barr’s Bay Park on June 21 to enjoy two 2…

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Hamilton Princess continues as sponsor of Pride

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is once again a gold sponsor of the Bermuda Pride celebrations.
A statement said the resort will host an International Drag Brunch on June 29, when Pride celebra…

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Berkeley students call on KEMH

Students at The Berkeley Institute gained hands-on knowledge in healthcare at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in April.
Students enrolled in the school’s Health and Social Care courses visited the …

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Commissioner appointed head of Caribbean police organisation

The Commissioner of Police has been appointed the new head of an organisation of top Caribbean police officers.
Darrin Simons was elected president of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Pol…

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Minister details ongoing education reform works

Updates on the island’s sweeping education reforms came to the Senate as the minister responsible said during the Budget debate that the overhaul would continue with transparency.
Crystal Caesar, who …

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Updated work-permit policy open for public consultation

The public is invited to provide feedback on the Government’s updated work-permit policy which aims to set processing times for standard applications to 30 days.
The amended rules will be available fo…

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BUEI to hold events marking World Oceans Day

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute will be marking World Oceans Day with a series of events this weekend.
The celebrations start tomorrow with a screening of the 1966 classic surfing film Th…

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Nahki Wells ‘sad’ after coach Liam Manning leaves Bristol City

Nahki Wells has expressed his sadness after Bristol City head coach Liam Manning left the club to join Sky Bet Championship rivals Norwich City.
Manning ended weeks of speculation surrounding his futu…

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Bermuda thump Cayman to keep World Cup in sight

Bermuda 5 Cayman Islands 0

Bermuda head into their final Fifa World Cup second round qualifying match against Cuba on Tuesday with something to play for after despatching Cayman Islands at Flora…

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Humble Ralph Scott out to inspire after huge overseas honour

Budding basketball star Ralph Scott was given a hero’s welcome on his return to Bermuda after he was voted MVP at the Basketball Without Borders Americas Camp in El Salvador.
When the 6ft 7in small fo…

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Western Counties in turmoil over threats of Rangers no-show and PHC expulsion

The Western Counties Cup appears to be in turmoil with Southampton Rangers contemplating withdrawing from the series and PHC facing expulsion.

The Royal Gazette can reveal that Rangers are consid…

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Court rejects civil action over Bittrex

The Supreme Court has swept aside a challenge to a Bermuda Monetary Authority decision notice made against Bittrex Global (Bermuda) Ltd last summer.
A court had already ordered the winding-up of the f…

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Chamber to dive deeper into housing crunch

More than 1,100 people in Bermuda are now facing some form of homelessness, according to the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce.
To address the problem, the chamber is holding a forum on housing solutions n…

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Digital transformation done right

As any specialised tech lawyer or technology consultant will tell you, digital transformation projects are not for the faint of heart.
The more innovative and untested the technology solutions are, an…

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Jury hears murder victim was carrying ‘very long blade’

A prosecution witness told a court how she saw a murder victim approach his alleged killer with “a very long blade” shortly before he was fatally stabbed.
Rodae Bascome testified on the first day of t…

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ICO asked to review Pati reply on Corbishley hiring

The Information Commissioner has been asked to review whether Government House holds records of any communications with the British police force that employed Stephen Corbishley before he came to Berm…

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Bermudian struts for Vogue Runway

A Bermudian took to the catwalk to model clothes for Vogue Runway for the second time last month.
Minaya Wainwright, who graduated recently from Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia with a d…

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Minister pledges progress for island’s prisons

The Minister of Justice has told the Senate that she understands the challenges facing the Department of Corrections and that progress is being made one step at a time.
Kim Wilkerson, who is also the …

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School appeals ruling to send historical sex abuse case to trial

A school has argued against a Civil Court ruling that approved of a trial on its handling of an historical sex abuse case.
The school, which cannot be named for legal reasons, appealed a June 2024 jud…

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Campaign explores social housing as solution for crisis

The “commodification of housing” in Bermuda will be challenged as part of an upcoming campaign.
Bermuda Is Love will lead the charge on the Bermuda Is Home drive that also advocates for housing as a h…

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Scaled-down BHB spending outlined in Budget

Cost-saving measures that have put a strain on the Bermuda Hospitals Board were outlined during the Senate debate on the Budget.
Lauren Bell, the junior health minister, said that as of last February,…

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New Berkeley Institute Key Club members installed

The Berkeley Institute Key Club, a youth-led service organisation sponsored by the charity Kiwanis International, has welcomed 24 young members into its ranks.
The charter and pinning ceremony for stu…

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Man denies possession of ninja stars

A man has denied unlawful possession of several unusual weapons, including a sword cane and ninja throwing stars.
Damien Ingemann, 45, plead not guilty yesterday to two counts of possession of a sword…

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Bermuda thump Cayman to hold chance of World Cup progress

Bermuda 5 Cayman Islands 0

Bermuda head into their final Fifa World Cup second round qualifying match against Cuba on Tuesday with something to play for after despatching Cayman Islands at Flora…

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Live Blog: Stanley Cup Final, Game 1

Welcome to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, featuring the Edmonton Oilers against defending champions Florida Panthers in a repeat of last year.
Back then, the Panthers prevailed in seven games.
Have …

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