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Belco scholarship awards open to applicants

February 15, 2022

Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited is accepting applications for a range of company scholarships that are available to Bermudian students.
Belco said the scholarships will be awarded to prospectiv…

Conduit builds out C-suite, prepares for growth

February 15, 2022

Bermudian-based Conduit Holdings Ltd has appointed Greg Roberts as group chief underwriting officer.
Mr Roberts, whose appointment is subject to Bermuda immigration approval, takes over the role from …

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Reinsurance firm funds training for social services sector

February 15, 2022

A global reinsurance firm has boosted a charity with a $25,000 donation to help fund vital training programmes.
SiriusPoint has handed over the cash to the Inter Agency Committee for Children, Familie…

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Apology to the Corporation of Hamilton

February 15, 2022

In yesterday’s print edition of The Royal Gazette, the headline of the lead story, titled “City owes millions in legal fees” was incorrect, and for that we apologise unreservedly.
The headline misrep…

Oliver Betschart secures maiden win on Southern Texas PGA Junior Tour

February 15, 2022

Oliver Betschart underlined his burgeoning potential after securing a maiden victory on the Southern Texas PGA Junior Tour in Austin, Texas, at the weekend.
The 13-year-old Bermudian shot an impressiv…

Dandy Town to do battle with Devonshire Colts in FA Cup

February 15, 2022

Dandy Town and Devonshire Colts will be keen to clear the first hurdle when they lock horns in the FA Cup at Goose Gosling Field tonight.
Unbeaten Premier Division leaders Town are going into the firs…

Bermuda re/insurers singled out by EY

February 15, 2022

Bermuda’s re/insurance industry has been singled out for how it managed the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Praise came from Craig Redcliffe, EY partner and regional insurance leader, region of B…

Young scientist passes on knowledge through new business

February 15, 2022

At 16, Kameron Young conducted a genetic study. At 17 she spent a year in Spain becoming fluent in Spanish. At 19, she was a virtual intern with a Columbian tech company.
Now, in her first year in Que…

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Budget Breakfast grilling may be hard to stomach for new finance minister

February 15, 2022

Expect a lot of political shots fired during this year’s budget debate, and expect focused questions and observations during the annual Chamber of Commerce Budget Breakfast.
Losing Curtis Dickinson is…

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New statistics reveal Covid impact on fuel consumption

February 15, 2022

The amount of fuel imported to Bermuda fell by almost 50 per cent in 2020 as the island dealt with the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to the 2021 Environmental Statistics Compendium, r…

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Tweed’s comments ‘very hurtful’, says Minister

February 15, 2022

Comments made by a pastor who questioned the moral compass of politicians were “very hurtful”, a frontbencher said.
Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, added that the clergy…

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$1.3m lawsuit against solar developer highlights Bermudian company’s claims

February 15, 2022

A $1.3 million lawsuit shows claims made by a Bermudian company after one of its contracts at the island’s first utility scale solar farm was terminated.
Noesis Consulting Limited launched legal actio…

Lionfish Derby haul helps to  boost cull of invasive species

February 15, 2022

The eighth annual Winter Lionfish Derby took place throughout January with 47 active participants catching a strong haul of 804 lionfish.
The overall tally is slightly lower than the record 1,215 lio…