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Government House is suffering from major water damage because of leaking roofs and faulty windows.
But major repair work has been deferred because of a lack of cash.
Walter Roban, the Minister for Hom…

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Women admit being ‘pawns’ in internet banking scams

March 23, 2022

Two women admitted being “pawns” in separate internet banking scams that cost victims thousands of dollars.
Julie Burchall, 58, pleaded guilty to a single count of money laundering, while Shirley-Ann …

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Education charity to expand primary school programmes

March 23, 2022

An education charity has taken on five teachers to help it expand its primary school programmes.
The Bermuda Education Network’s new team of “network teachers” will include Rhonda Musson, a P2 teacher…

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Island needs to better understand its past, minister

March 23, 2022

Bermuda needs to sit at the feet of its elders to obtain their knowledge and the history of the island, Diallo Rabain, Education Minister, has said.
Giving an update in the House on the progress of th…

Nonprofit backlash over debunked claims

March 22, 2022

The allegation by a US Congressman that “several million dollars has been routed through nonprofit organisations in Bermuda” in a Russian disinformation scheme to promote fracking in the US (Tuesday M…

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The Darrin Simons interview: knife crime among young a ‘disturbing trend’

March 22, 2022

Gun and gang violence “without a doubt” remain Bermuda’s “No 1 crime issue” to resolve, the new Commissioner of Police has vowed.
But Darrin Simons, a Bermudian officer for 28 years who was appointed …

Butterfield closes slightly lower

March 22, 2022

The RG/BSX Index closed at 2,495, unchanged, after a day of no trading activity on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited closed up a penny (0.03 per cent) at $37.1…

BDA releases 2021 end of year report

March 22, 2022

Economic investment opportunities created by the Bermuda Business Development Agency in 2021 included 13 economic investment certificate applications approved for a total investment of $236 million, t…

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Coastguard to patrol whale watching ‘wild west’

March 22, 2022

A conservationist said he was “disheartened” by people who tried to swim alongside humpback whales as they passed the island.
Andrew Stevenson warned that it could be distressing for the creatures and…

Multiple success for Bermudian rider Casey Truran and team-mates

March 22, 2022

It proved a weekend to remember for Bermuda’s Casey Truran competing at Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association level.
Truran and his Savannah College of Art and Design team-mates got proceedings off …

Andrew Bascome returns as BAA leapfrog Boulevard in promotion race

March 22, 2022

Andrew Bascome made a timely return to the BAA bench on Monday night, coaching his team to a 5-1 victory over Paget in the First Division to reclaim second place in the promotion race.
Bascome, who wa…

LOM doubles profit on investment gains

March 22, 2022

LOM Financial Limited’s net profit for the year doubled to $9,510,119 as it enjoyed favourable returns on securities that the company owned.
In a letter to shareholders, chairman and CEO Scott Lines s…

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Students encouraged to apply for internships

March 22, 2022

High school students are being invited to apply for the 2022 Summer Internship Programme.
Applicants for the programme, run by the Department of Workforce Development, must be 15 and no older than 18 …

Coach Ben Smith impressed with showing at short course championship

March 22, 2022

National swimming coach Ben Smith believes that the level of performances displayed at last weekend’s Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association Short Course Championships indicates that he island’s swimmer…

Nephila sells stake in MGA to Acrisure

March 22, 2022

Bermudian-headquartered Nephila Holdings Ltd has sold its interest in award-winning international MGA platform Volante Global to fintech company Acrisure.
Nephila, a subsidiary of Markel Corporation, …

Layr funding led by HSCM Ventures

March 22, 2022

Atlanta-based insurtech start-up Layr, has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by HSCM Ventures, the venture capital arm of Hudson Structured Capital Management Ltd, doing its re/insura…

Carr returned to Dublin as RenRe SVP

March 22, 2022

RenaissanceRe has appointed long-time staff member Cathal Carr to the position of senior vice-president underwriting and global head of climate and sustainability strategy in Dublin, Ireland.
He has s…

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City waives busking fee for second year running

March 22, 2022

A fee for buskers in Hamilton has been waived for the second year running in a bid to “enliven the city” and support artists.
The City of Hamilton decided to waive the $30 annual fee in order to help …

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New Education Authority to run at arm’s length from Government – minister

March 22, 2022

The Government’s proposed Education Authority will not adopt the Bermuda Tourism Authority model, the Minister of Education said yesterday.
Diallo Rabain said the Government was committed to an arms-l…

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Covid-19 quarantine breach trial to be held in June

March 22, 2022

A trial date for a husband and wife accused of a breach of Covid-19 quarantine rules was set yesterday – for almost a year after they were charged.
Sophia Cannonier, 52, and Michael Watson, 46, were s…

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UK Merchant Navy body says Russian megayachts should be stripped of Bermuda Red Ensign

March 22, 2022

Megayachts owned by a Russian billionaire that sail under the Bermuda flag should be struck off the island’s shipping register, said the UK’s Merchant Navy Association .
Two luxury vessels on Bermuda’…

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Maude Bassett (1919-2022): a ‘West End warrior’

March 22, 2022

A teacher born and raised in Somerset was praised as a “West End warrior”.
Maude Bassett, who has died, aged 102, was the deputy principal at Somerset Primary School but was devoted to West End Primar…

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Multimillion dollar interest payment on country’s debt this year

March 22, 2022

The Government will have to pay almost $130 million in interest on its debt in the new financial year, MPs have heard.
David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, said: “Of this estimate, $127.2 …

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Legislation to combat cybercrime being drafted

March 22, 2022

Requests for proposals for island-wide CCTV system are expected to go out soon, according to the Minister of National Security.
Renee Ming, addressing the House of Assembly on the Ministry’s budget, …

Jah-Nhai Perinchief inspired by World Indoor Championships debut

March 22, 2022

Jah-Nhai Perinchief is adamant the best is yet to come after offering another glimpse of his potential on his debut at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, last Friday.
The 24…

Martins and Double Time lower own track record

March 22, 2022

Candyce Martins and Double Time tightened their grip on the Bermuda-bred mare’s record at the National Equestrian Centre at the weekend.
The pair posted a blistering time of 1min 2.1sec in the second …

Nick Jones achieves hat-trick of titles while Oliver Betschart savours success in Texas

March 22, 2022

Nick Jones achieved an impressive hat-trick at Ocean View Golf Club last week, after winning the professional title and finishing second overall, competing in the second round of the inaugural Moon Ga…

David Maycock inspired by impressive display in Texas

March 22, 2022

Satisfied with his performance at the Lubbock Sports Open in Texas, David Maycock says he is inspired to keep pushing towards his ambitions and is hoping for greater support and funding going forward….

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Covid-19 infections continue to rise, officials warn

March 21, 2022

The number of Covid-19 infections continue to rise, health officials revealed tonight.
They reported 312 active cases – an increase of 129 on the 271 reported last Thursday.
There are nine people in h…

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Digging into sustainability and technology at conference

March 21, 2022

A technology conference took more than 600 middle and high school pupils through topics that ranged from satellite communications to soil science.
Sustainability and sustainable technology were the to…

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Police warning after spate of tool thefts from vans and sheds

March 21, 2022

Police today appealed to the public to be careful with tools and equipment after a string of thefts.
A police spokesman said vans and sheds had been targeted and that sheds should be secured with a hi…

Butterfield closes at $37.14 on NYSE

March 21, 2022

The RG/BSX Index remained unchanged at 2,495.00 after an all quiet day on the Bermuda Stock Exchange for domestic companies.
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited closed down four cents (0.11…

Claim: local non-profits used as pawns by Putin

March 21, 2022

Bermudian-based non-profits are being used as part of a disinformation campaign by Russian president Vladimir Putin that targets the American energy industry, a US Congressman has claimed.
Mark Green,…

Luxury boat club adds to fleet

March 21, 2022

Island Boat Club, Bermuda’s luxury boat membership programme, has increased the size of its fleet to four boats.
The club has added a 21-foot dual console Robalo to its offering, with an eight-person …

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Red flag from conservationist over swimming with whales

March 21, 2022

A conservationist said he was “disheartened” by people who tried to swim alongside humpback whales as they passed the island.
Andrew Stevenson warned that it could be distressing for the creatures and…

Insurers could face billions in claims due to planes grounded in Russia

March 21, 2022

Insurers and reinsurers could face claims as high as $10 billion in a worst-case scenario due to the grounding of planes in Russia, Fitch Ratings says.
More than 500 planes that are financed or owned…

Island Finance Forum set for April

March 21, 2022

Registration is now open for the Island Finance Forum 2022, the annual event that brings together senior financiers, development partners and regulators to share and exchange expertise on sustainable …

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Police name senior who died in Devonshire fire

March 21, 2022

Police have identified an 89-year-old Devonshire resident who died in a house fire on Thursday.
A police spokesman said James H Brown died after sustaining serious injuries in a fire at his Devon Spri…

Corporate pact to serve insurers

March 21, 2022

Bermudian-domiciled Xceedance and New York City-headquartered Ultimate Risk Solutions have entered into a partnership to deliver enterprise risk management modelling and actuarial and analytics servic…

Ocean Wilsons’ change at the top

March 21, 2022

Caroline Foulger has been named as the next chair of Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited, it was announced today.
Ocean Wilsons Holdings is an investment company based in Bermuda. Through its subsidiary it…

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Motorists face years of road work disruption, minister warns

March 21, 2022

Motorists face years of disruption as “painful” road works stretch ahead, Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, Public Works Minister, told MPs today.
The Minister told MPs that trenching projects being car…

Silies joins Sompo unit for marine and energy

March 21, 2022

Sompo International, the Bermudian-based global re/insurer, has announced that Christian Silies has joined the company’s reinsurance platform as head of global marine and energy.
Mr Silies will be bas…

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Call to switch off to support Earth Hour

March 21, 2022

Greater use of renewable energy is a “big ticket” wish for an environmental campaign group, its chairman said today.
Eugene Dean was speaking as he urged residents across the island to switch off thei…

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First private mental health residential centre opens

March 21, 2022

A couple devoted to helping people beat mental health problems celebrated the achievement of their dream as they cut the ribbon on Bermuda’s first private residential treatment centre.
Nicholas Darceu…

David Patrick’s Oklahoma stunned by St Bonaventure 70-68 in NIT second round

March 21, 2022

Bermudian associate head coach David Patrick’s postseason run with the University of Oklahoma ended prematurely when the overall No 1-seeded Sooners were dumped out of the National Invitational Tourna…

Cecoy Robinson hits brace as Town maintain advantage in title race

March 21, 2022

Dandy Town 4 Robin Hood 1

Premier Division leaders Dandy Town maintained their five-point cushion at the top of the standings after cruising to a comfortable win over a wasteful Robin Hood at Goo…

Zebras keep up title pressure after outplayng St George’s Colts

March 21, 2022

St George’s 0
PHC 3

PHC picked up three crucial points in a title race that seems destined to go to the distance, with their thirteenth win in 16 matches yesterday at Wellington Oval.
A firs…

Eagles punish wasteful Colts to keep survival hopes alive

March 21, 2022

Devonshire Colts 1 Somerset Eagles 2

Somerset Eagles capitalised on poor decision-making to keep themselves in the hunt for Premier Division survival with a vital win over Devonshire Colts at Pol…

Parish clinch promotion with win over St David’s

March 21, 2022

Hamilton Parish clinched promotion yesterday with a 4-1 win over St David’s at Wellington Oval, but the team will save the celebrating for when they clinch the First Division title, possibly on Wednes…

Jahkari Furbert and Nathan Rego on target as Trojans continue their climb up the table

March 21, 2022

North Village 1 Somerset Trojans 2

Somerset Trojans continue their ascendancy up the league table at the back end of the season with a slim victory against North Village at Bernard’s Park yesterd…