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Trust in Uncertain Times (Part 2): how managers build trust

February 7, 2022

Safety has been top of mind for the past two years since the start of the Covid-19 crisis.
Leaders have had to tackle shifting expectations to keep their employees’ wellbeing a priority. But during t…

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Bars toast end of SafeKey

February 7, 2022

Bermuda’s bars and restaurants celebrated a boost in business at the weekend after the abolition of SafeKey rules.
SafeKey, required for customers to dine inside at restaurants and bars, was lifted at…

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Ombudsman says criminal injuries compensation claims must be dealt with faster

February 7, 2022

Action to cut long delays faced by people who apply for compensation for criminal injuries has been called for the Ombudsman.
Victoria Pearman said in a report that the Criminal Injuries Compensation …

Rai Simons hits hat-trick as rampant Village thrash X-Roads

February 7, 2022

X Roads Warriors 0 North Village 8

Rai Simons continued his good form of late to inspire North Village to an emphatic win over X-Roads Warriors in a lopsided Premier Division contest at Garrison …

Dante Leverock satisfied with win over Rangers as Hood strengthen position

February 7, 2022

Southampton Rangers 1 Robin Hood 2

Robin Hood increased their chances of survival with a dominant victory over Southampton Rangers yesterday.
The visitors took control quickly, creating their be…

St George’s battle to secure hard-fought draw with Cougars

February 7, 2022

Devonshire Cougars 0 St. George’s Colts 0

St. George’s Colts made the long journey from east but would leave the happier of the two teams, as they escaped ‘The Den’ with a point against hosts Dev…

Social Club miss chance to reclaim second place

February 7, 2022

Hamilton Parish extended their lead over idle BAA at the top of the First Division, while Young Men’s Social Club missed the chance to move back into second place after drawing 2-2 with Vasco.
At Pol…

Dillas and Palanyandi crowned Four-Ball champions

February 7, 2022

Jarryd Dillas and Damian Palanyandi claimed the vacant Bermuda Four-Ball Championships men’s title up for grabs at Port Royal Golf Course yesterday.
The top amateurs carded identical rounds of one und…

Ruthless PHC show no mercy in drubbing of struggling Eagles

February 6, 2022

PHC Zebras 12
Somerset Eagles 0

PHC romped to the season’s biggest win as Somerset Eagles capitulated in the second half when they conceded seven goals in 28 minutes at PHC Field yesterday.
…

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By Royal Appointment: RBR soldiers to guard Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle

February 6, 2022

Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers are to guard Buckingham Palace and other Royal sites in the UK for the first time.
A total of six soldiers from the RBR will fly to London tomorrow and later join force…

Caitlyn Bobb continues to impress after 200m win in Virginia

February 6, 2022

Caitlyn Bobb continued her phenomenal indoor season competing for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County at the Liberty Open yesterday.
The Bermudian sprinter won the women’s 200 metres in a tim…

Keziah Martin and Harriers suffer FA Cup heartbreak

February 6, 2022

Keziah Martin and his Kidderminster Harriers team-mates suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 extra-time loss at home to Premier League side West Ham United in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
The National Leag…

Nahki Wells on target in City loss

February 6, 2022

Nahki Wells, the Bristol City striker, made the most of his opportunity, after coming off the bench to grab a late consolation in his team’s 3-1 defeat away to Blackpool in the Sky Bet Championship at…

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US to Nigeria flight diverts to Bermuda in medical emergency

February 6, 2022

A Delta Air Lines flight from the US to Nigeria was diverted to Bermuda last night after an on-board medical crisis.
Delta flight 54 from Atlanta, Georgia, to Lagos landed in Bermuda at about 11.30pm …

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Police appeal over missing woman

February 6, 2022

Police today asked the public to help trace a missing woman.
Vicky Coelho, 64, was last seen about noon on Friday in the area of Gilbert Hill, Smith’s.
Ms Coelho is said to be 4ft 10in tall, of slim b…

Dandy Town continue title push after punishing wasteful Trojans

February 5, 2022

Dandy Town Hornets remained in control of their Premier Division title charge with a convincing win over Somerset Trojans at Somerset Cricket Club.
The visitors dominated the early exchanges and made…

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Parents mount Cabinet Office protest over masks in schools

February 5, 2022

Face masks were hung on the doorknob to the Cabinet Office today as part of a protest against mandatory mask wearing in schools as part of the battle against Covid-19.
About 50 people gathered on the …

Naquita Robinson explains Kenni Thompson’s absence for first qualifying matches

February 5, 2022

Naquita Robinson, the Bermuda women’s football coach, says it was not through lack of trying that caused English-based player Kenni Thompson to be missing from the squad for the first two Concacaf W Q…

Friendship Trophy and Shield draws result in intriguing quarter-final encounters

February 5, 2022

Dandy Town, the Premier Division league leaders, have been drawn against St George’s Colts in the quarter-finals of the Friendship Trophy.
The draw was made yesterday at the Clyde Best Centre of Excel…

Shervin Dill reflects on varying impact of BFA media rights initiative

February 5, 2022

Shervin Dill, chairman of the Club Presidents Forum, thinks the media rights initiative being implemented by the Bermuda Football Association is a positive thing for the development of football, but w…

Non-fungible tokens: a heating market for digital goods

February 5, 2022

Three individuals, one from the east, and two from the west, have great commonality – all are at the height of their game, all have proven track records, all are great legends in our time.
One is hal…

Taking out more loans not necessary to change career

February 5, 2022

Dear Dave,
My husband and I are 30, and we are on Baby Step 2. He wants to go back to school and become a social worker. He currently makes about $20,000 a year as a teacher’s assistant, and he wants …

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Political civil wars

February 5, 2022

There are regions around the globe where warfare over the struggle for human rights and justice play out with people dying daily — much of it caught on camera — at great risk for journalists.
Althoug…

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Career criminal jailed for 18 months after theft from house

February 5, 2022

A serial offender with a criminal record stretching back 40 years has been jailed for 18 months after he admitted the theft of $80 from a house.
Neville Woods, 53, pleaded guilty yesterday in Magistra…

October retail sales plummet 6.6%

February 4, 2022

The Cabinet Office released the October 2021 Retail Sales Index (RSI) Friday night.
But the depressing numbers reflected the precipitous drop off in the retail industry.
October’s retail sales fell 6…

SafeKey and antigen tests no longer required to attend football matches

February 4, 2022

Spectators will no longer be required to provide a verified SafeKey or negative antigen test to attend football matches, the Bermuda Football Association has announced.
“Amendments were today announce…

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OBA backs loosening of Covid-19 rules and SafeKey end

February 4, 2022

The removal of most Covid-19 health restrictions – including the end of SafeKey rules in most cases – was today welcomed by the Opposition One Bermuda Alliance.
Michael Dunkley, the shadow health min…

RG/BSX Index falls by more than 5%

February 4, 2022

The RG/BSX Index slumped by 5.02 per cent on the first Friday in February, falling 134.10 points, closing at 2,535.89.
The Index was affected by the sale of just 439 shares of the Bank of N.T. Butterf…

Mosaic anniversary celebrates a year of growth

February 4, 2022

Bermudian-based global specialty insurer Mosaic Insurance is marking a full year in business.
The company said it celebrates a year of rapid growth and milestones, including strategic technology and c…

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Road injury insurer liability tripled to $375,000

February 4, 2022

People injured in road accidents will be eligible to receive larger insurance payouts under new legislation approved by the House of Assembly.
The amendment to the law will triple insurer liability fr…

AML specialist joins Walkers

February 4, 2022

Industry veteran April Thomas has joined Walkers Professional Services Bermuda as a director and will lead the fiduciary and regulatory compliance teams.
WPS said Ms Thomas has extensive experience na…

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Children as young as 8 linked to gangs, says minister

February 4, 2022

There are up to 250 active gang members and some are as young as 8 years old, the national security minister said today.
The shock news came as Renee Ming told MPs that the police estimated that at le…

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Hamilton Parish residents plead for end to violence after death of father of one

February 4, 2022

An appeal for an end to violence was made by Hamilton Parish community leaders today after an area resident was killed on Wednesday.
Representatives from the Hamilton Parish Workman’s Club and the Bai…

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Retirement age could rise to 70 and pension contributions increase to bridge funding gap

February 4, 2022

A massive shortfall in the Contributory Pension Fund could see the retirement age raised to 70 and payments into the scheme increased, the finance minister signalled today.
Mr Dickinson told MPs that …

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Students to wear masks despite rollback of Covid restrictions

February 4, 2022

Pupils will still be expected to wear masks in classrooms to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the health minister confirmed today.
Kim Wilson said that the step helped to protect older family mem…

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Another America’s Cup won’t reboot tourism, Premier says

February 4, 2022

An Opposition call for Bermuda to bid for the 2024 America’s Cup was today dismissed by the Premier as a “rinse and repeat” tourism strategy.
David Burt told the House of Assembly that “sailing alone …

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New South Shore resort expected to open in March next year

February 4, 2022

A hotel created from a failed housing development is expected to open for business in next year, the House of Assembly heard this morning.
MPs were told the Bermudiana Beach Resort at the former Grand…

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Murder inquiry launched after off-duty prison officer killed breaking up a fight

February 4, 2022

Police have launched a murder investigation in the wake of an off-duty prison officer dying after he tried to break up a fight between two men on Wednesday.
Daemon Bell, 49, from Hamilton Parish, step…

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Minister criticises Skyport over rise in airport fees

February 4, 2022

The island has 177 cruise calls projected for this year, delivering 280,000 cruise passengers and an estimated economic impact of $103 million.
But Lawrence Scott, the transport minister, warned that …

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Government announces raft of changes in Covid regulations

February 4, 2022

Bermuda’s public health emergency against the Covid-19 pandemic, which began in April 2020, will drop from April 1 with only masks remaining in place.
Kim Wilson, the health minister, said that from n…

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No fault divorce legislation tabled in the House

February 4, 2022

Faultless divorce legislation has today been brought to the House of Assembly by Kathy Lynn Simmons, the Attorney-General.
She called the no-fault divorce “the first part of a raft of reforms”, allowi…

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Government to give support for reopening of Fairmont Southampton

February 4, 2022

Legislation bringing government-backed support for the reopening of the Fairmont Southampton Hotel is to go before the House of Assembly.
David Burt, the Premier, appeared to tell MPs this morning tha…

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Police launch investigation after schoolboy stabbed

February 4, 2022

A schoolboy is this morning being treated in hospital after he was ‘brutally’ attacked by two men on Parson’s Road.
Police said the incident happened at about 8.20am when two men on a motorcycle pulle…

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Live: House of Assembly resumes today

February 4, 2022

Welcome to The Royal Gazette’s live coverage of the House of Assembly, which starts at 10am.
We will be bring live updates through the morning and will also update this story for any major news throu…

Dame Flora Duffy bracing for another busy season on the international stage

February 4, 2022

Dame Flora Duffy has launched her preparations for what is shaping up to be another hectic year of competition on the international triathlon scene.
The Olympic and multiple world champion has resumed…

Hopkins aiming to build on momentum ahead of three-day race series

February 4, 2022

Kaden Hopkins is determined to build on the momentum of his strong start to the new season in Spain ahead of competing in the La Vuelta Guadelentine on Friday.
The 21-year-old heads into the three-day…

Devonshire Colts and St George’s battle to stalemate

February 4, 2022

Devonshire Colts 1 St George’s Colts 1

Ray Jones, the Devonshire Colts coach, hailed his team’s gutsy display after overcoming a series of setbacks to take a point off high-flying St George’s Col…

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Police officer says she saw alleged gunman on club CCTV footage on night of killing

February 4, 2022

A police officer said a man accused of a gun murder was seen on CCTV footage at the scene of the crime two hours before the shooting happened.
Detective Constable Annika Donowa told the Supreme Court …

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Good causes receive $650,000 boost from Butterfield Bermuda Championship

February 4, 2022

Almost 50 non-profit organisations have been given a share of a $646,000 windfall from the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
Organisers ran a “Birdies for Charity” programme at the PGA Tour event wher…

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Red light pile-up driver admits he was drinking before crash

February 4, 2022

A man who left the scene of an accident was fined and banned from the roads for 18 months yesterday after he admitted he had been drinking before the crash.
Magistrates’ Court heard that Joe Dill, 30,…