Journalism critical in saving democracy
Brave journalists from around the world putting their lives at risk in an age of modern communication technology, armed with cameras and microphones, were able to convey first-hand the horrors of war …
Royal Gazette
Factors that influence how our retirement will turn out
The Bermuda Budget Statement presented on February 25 by David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, was revealing in many respects, some for later discussion. My attention was immediately drawn …
Benn Smith remains in contention for honours in Florida regatta
Benn Smith remains in the hunt for success at the International Laser Class Association Midwinter’s East regatta in St Petersburg, Florida.
The Bermudian capitalised on excellent starts and thrived in…
The Bermudian capitalised on excellent starts and thrived in…
Canada SailGP team owner Fred Pye looking forward to Bermuda ‘homecoming’
Fred Pye, the Team Canada owner, is counting the days before the expansion franchise makes its debut in the SailGP global sailing league in Bermuda’s Great Sound in May.
The lifelong sailor and tech e…
The lifelong sailor and tech e…
Adrian Roach fighting for more than just personal glory
Adrian Roach has added incentive to put his best foot forward at the upcoming American Boxing Confederation Championships in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
The orthodox fighter is competing for a share of the pr…
The orthodox fighter is competing for a share of the pr…
Floodlights to be erected as St John’s Field redevelopment continues
Work is continuing on the redevelopment of the St John’s Field with Devarr Boyles, the Western Stars president, revealing this week that 70-foot light poles will be erected in the coming weeks.
The g…
The g…
How consumers can take back control
Being a consumer probably isn’t something you like to think about. That word alone can conjure up images of an apocalyptic, dystopian, WALL-E-esque universe where humans are materialistic, wasteful …
Noah Browne holds off spirited Micah Franklin to successfully retain crown
Noah Browne overcame a courageous fightback by Micah Franklin to retain his National Squash Championships title at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association last night.
The No 1 seed was forced to dig d…
The No 1 seed was forced to dig d…
AM Best affirms Fortitude’s rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of Bermudian-domiciled Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd.
The outlook of t…
The outlook of t…
Bank falls 7.2% for the week on the BSX
Domestic trading lay dormant on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, as the RG/BSX Index closed unchanged at 2,462.14 for the day.
But for the week, the Index was down 148 points (6.01 per cent), pulled down p…
But for the week, the Index was down 148 points (6.01 per cent), pulled down p…
Rock on Rockaway: ferry stop reopens on Monday
The Rockaway ferry stop is to reopen on Monday, the transport ministry said today.
Regular service to the Green Route stop will restart with the first departure scheduled for 7.20am.
Rockaway was cl…
Regular service to the Green Route stop will restart with the first departure scheduled for 7.20am.
Rockaway was cl…
Police say body in van is former MP Darius Tucker
Police confirmed that a body found in a submerged van on Wednesday was that of Darius Tucker, the former Member of Parliament.
Mr Tucker’s body was recovered off Marginal Wharf in St George’s by dive…
Mr Tucker’s body was recovered off Marginal Wharf in St George’s by dive…
AKJ and RiskCap seal the deal
AK Jensen Group Limited (AKJ), the leading provider of turnkey trading and infrastructure solutions for fund managers, has announced the acquisition of RiskCap Ltd. by affiliated company AKJt Holdings…
CG taps into youth by resuming internships
College students and recent graduates considering career possibilities within the insurance industry are invited to apply for summer internships with CG Insurance.
The in-person programme, which CG pa…
The in-person programme, which CG pa…
David Patrick’s Oklahoma University upset Baylor Bears in Big 12
Oklahoma University, with Bermudian David Patrick one of their coaches, scored a big upset in the Big 12 basketball tournament when they defeated No 2 seeds Baylor Bears 72-67 on Thursday night.
The …
The …
Risk summit sold out
The inaugural in-person Bermuda Risk Summit has sold out, the Bermuda Business Development Agency has confirmed.
The event, to be held Monday to Wednesday next week, is the first major, in-person risk…
The event, to be held Monday to Wednesday next week, is the first major, in-person risk…
Woman and two children rescued after car goes overboard
A woman and two children were rescued by emergency services this morning after their car went overboard.
A police spokesman said: “First responders, including police officers, are currently at Shark H…
A police spokesman said: “First responders, including police officers, are currently at Shark H…
Airport hits new heights with award for excellence
The airport has won approval from travellers who voted it best in class for its size in the Latin American and Caribbean region.
The LF Wade International Airport took the accolade at the annual Airpo…
The LF Wade International Airport took the accolade at the annual Airpo…
New plan to cut unemployment announced by economy minister
Moving more people from unemployment benefit to Financial Assistance will help identify barriers to employment, the economy and labour minister said yesterday.
Jason Hayward said: “Our aim is to trans…
Jason Hayward said: “Our aim is to trans…
Police launch investigation after man and woman shot at Devonshire Recreation Club
A man and a woman are being treated in hospital after a double shooting at Devonshire Recreation Club last night.
A police spokeswoman said: “Shortly before midnight on Thursday, police responded to a…
A police spokeswoman said: “Shortly before midnight on Thursday, police responded to a…
Malachi Jones opts to move to Warwick for upcoming season
Malachi Jones moving to Warwick Workmen’s Club and Bailey’s Bay trio Rodney Trott, Sinclair Smith and Zeko Burgess heading east to St George’s, the T20 champions, are among the notable transfers confi…
Western Stars forming strong alliance with community schools
Western Stars have had a successful season so far in the Premier Division, even though they have been without a home field for the past two years.
The club has drawn closer to schools in the area lik…
The club has drawn closer to schools in the area lik…
Browne still on course for successful title defence
Noah Browne kept his title defence on track after securing his spot in the Men’s Open division final of the National Squash Championships at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association last night.
The No …
The No …
New taco truck opening in Hamilton
Beef, chicken or fish can be a hard decision for taco lovers.
Now they don’t have to choose, thanks to Paco’s Tacos, a new food truck opening on Front Street.
Paco’s Tacos, run by Kryshae Furbert and…
Now they don’t have to choose, thanks to Paco’s Tacos, a new food truck opening on Front Street.
Paco’s Tacos, run by Kryshae Furbert and…
Sanctions to spur use of digital currency
The impact of economic sanctions on the rouble, Russia’s beleaguered currency, will prompt other countries to speed up their adoption of a digital currency, attendees at the International Tech Summit …
Lawyer drops Russian directorship over attack on Ukraine
A veteran Bermudian lawyer has quit a Russian liquor firm in a protest over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Wendell Hollis was a director and vice-president of Roust Trading, the producer and distributo…
Wendell Hollis was a director and vice-president of Roust Trading, the producer and distributo…
Plans to stop broken glass spilling onto Somerset beach approved
Efforts to prevent erosion at a Somerset beach – and stop the release of broken glass – has been given the green light by the Department of Planning.
The Development Applications Board has approved a …
The Development Applications Board has approved a …
Special education school to celebrate its achievements
A school for pupils with learning difficulties has marked the start of Intellectual Disability Development Awareness Month.
The Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy in Devonshire said it wanted to highligh…
The Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy in Devonshire said it wanted to highligh…
Encouraging start for Benn Smith in Florida regatta
Bermuda sailor Benn Smith is off to solid start at the International Laser Class Association Midwinter’s East regatta in St Petersburg, Florida.
The 22-year-old sits in third, four points adrift of jo…
The 22-year-old sits in third, four points adrift of jo…
Lampard’s Everton experiencing that sinking feeling
The English Premier League heads into its final few months with so much at stake, especially in the top-four race and relegation scrap. As many as 12 of the 20 teams have something to play for over th…
Abir sends students to the Risk Summit
The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (Abir) has sponsored three Bermuda College students to attend next week’s Bermuda Risk Summit.
Isaiah Cabral, Michae Skinner and Rickai Burrows are a…
Isaiah Cabral, Michae Skinner and Rickai Burrows are a…
Bank finishes slightly higher
The RG/BSX Index closed at 2,462.14, unchanged for the day with no trades among domestic companies on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
In New York, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited closed up …
In New York, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited closed up …
New company provides more testing options
Entrepreneurs Claire McDevitt and Jennifer Burland Adams today launched Fit to Fly BDA, a response to the Bermuda Health Council’s recent call for more certified antigen test providers.
The women met …
The women met …
Covid-19: warning as one death pushes pandemic total to 124
Bermuda logged its first death linked to Covid-19 since February 21, it was announced tonight.
The grim news brought the total number of fatalities attributed to the pandemic to 124.
Kim Wilson, the h…
The grim news brought the total number of fatalities attributed to the pandemic to 124.
Kim Wilson, the h…
Tree planted at Government House in name of peace
A group gathered at Government House today to urge peace as conflicts continued to escalate in Ukraine.
Glenn Fubler, a community activist, and others presented an olivewood tree to be planted at Gove…
Glenn Fubler, a community activist, and others presented an olivewood tree to be planted at Gove…
Bermuda Press rebounds from pandemic loss
The Bermuda Press (Holdings) Limited has reported a consolidated net profit of $228,000 for the year ended 30 September 2021, a $3,208,000 increase compared with 2020.
Overall revenue increased to $19…
Overall revenue increased to $19…
Police say body in sunken van is missing ex-MP Darius Tucker
Police today confirmed that a body found in a submerged van was that of former MP Darius Tucker.
Mr Tucker’s body was recovered off Marginal Wharf in St George’s by divers from the Royal Bermuda Regi…
Mr Tucker’s body was recovered off Marginal Wharf in St George’s by divers from the Royal Bermuda Regi…
Work set to start on finalising cost of primary schools shake-up – minister
Education minister, Diallo Rabain, has denied that Government foot-dragging over deciding when eight primary schools will shut in a major shake-up has left parents in limbo.
Ministers first announced …
Ministers first announced …
Action continues at National Squash Championships despite Covid setback
Defending champion and No 1 seed Rachel Barnes received a walkover through to the final of the Women’s Open division at the Bermuda National Squash Championships after her semi-final opponent tested p…
Bermuda Red Cross Ukraine appeal passes $100,000 target
An appeal to raise funds for Ukrainians has passed its $100,000 target.
Ann Spencer-Arscott, the executive director of the Bermuda Red Cross, said that donations totalled $130,000.
She added: “We are …
Ann Spencer-Arscott, the executive director of the Bermuda Red Cross, said that donations totalled $130,000.
She added: “We are …
Perez joins HSCM board
Insurance industry veteran Andre Perez has joined the board of advisors of HSCM Bermuda.
Hudson Structured Capital Management Ltd, conducting its re/insurance investment management business as HSCM Be…
Hudson Structured Capital Management Ltd, conducting its re/insurance investment management business as HSCM Be…
New appointment for Apex group
Apex Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based global financial services provider, has been appointed by New Forests to deliver fund services to Tropical Asia Forest Fund 2.
New Forests, a global investment mana…
New Forests, a global investment mana…
Strategic pact for Bermuda insurers
Two of the island’s leading insurance companies have entered into a strategic partnership.
Bermudian-headquartered SiriusPoint Ltd, the global re/insurer, will invest in island-based global specialty …
Bermudian-headquartered SiriusPoint Ltd, the global re/insurer, will invest in island-based global specialty …
Women’s rights still have a long way to go, minister says
More should be done to tackle gender inequality in Bermuda, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors has said.
Tinée Furbert said it was important to celebrate women who broke down the barriers …
Tinée Furbert said it was important to celebrate women who broke down the barriers …
New investment rules cover digital nomads
Bermuda’s investment business regulations have been updated to cover remote work and digital nomads, the House of Assembly has been told.
David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, launched the …
David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, launched the …
Revolve boat party organisers deny Covid-19 rules breaches
The organisers of a summer boat party that involved dozens of overseas social media influencers today denied breaches of Covid-19 regulations.
Selange Gitschner, 40, and Matthew Strong, 43, pleaded no…
Selange Gitschner, 40, and Matthew Strong, 43, pleaded no…
Ministers Hayward and Rabain hold a post Budget press conference
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, and the Minister of Education, Diallo Rabain, will talk on the Budget and how it affects their ministries.
‘Boris Force One’ lands in Bermuda
A British aircraft used for official government and Royal transport has called on Bermuda.
The Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transport, operated by the Royal Air Force, touched down at LF Wade Interna…
The Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transport, operated by the Royal Air Force, touched down at LF Wade Interna…
Bermuda to join Caribbean agencies for tsunami exercise
Bermuda is to join Caribbean Disaster Management Agencies in a virtual tsunami response exercise today.
Renee Ming, the Minister of National Security, will deliver an opening address to participants o…
Renee Ming, the Minister of National Security, will deliver an opening address to participants o…
Chatterbox adds an Indian buffet
Chatterbox Restaurant on Reid Street was a bustling place. The coffee flowed, and the eatery did a lot of catering for the surrounding businesses.
All that changed when Covid-19 hit the world in Mar…
All that changed when Covid-19 hit the world in Mar…