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Police name driver in fatal Hamilton Parish collision

Police today identified a 71-year-old man who lost his life after a collision between a car and a bus on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish last month.
Gladwyn Anderson died in the crash which happen…

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Artex appoints global captives chief

Artex Risk Solutions has named Dawn Hiestand as its new chief underwriting officer and head of captives, placing her in charge of the company’s North American captive and underwriting operations, incl…

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Hamilton names CEOs, underwriting chief

Hamilton Insurance Group has made a slate of senior executive changes, including the appointment of Adrian Daws as chief executive of Hamilton Re in Bermuda and Alex Baker as CEO of Hamilton Global Sp…

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Modified Covid-19 vaccine arrives on island

An updated Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, designed to target the JN.1 variant of the virus circulating globally, is now available on the island, the Ministry of Health has announced.
The public can…

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Two to contest corporation councillor election

The election of a Corporation of Hamilton councillor next month will be a two-horse race between a pair of city business owners.
Michael Branco and Mia Chambray were the only two nominations who regis…

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Sailing team off to Slovenia for world championships

Five of the island’s top budding sailors will compete for Bermuda in the Optimist Dinghy World Championships in Portorož, Slovenia, next week.
Siblings Emma and Harry Brown, Thomas McBain, Heath Mey…

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Recipe for success: Dylan’s new book hits the bestseller list

A Bermudian social-media star turned cookbook author has returned to the bestseller list with a culinary tour of the United States.

Baking Across America, Dylan Hollis’s follow-up to last year’s b…

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Royal Gazette Fantasy League winners pick up prizes

Ahri Daniels picked up his prize for winning The Royal Gazette Fantasy League on Tuesday.
Daniels, who at the age of 19 is the youngest winner in the 11-year history of The Royal Gazette competition, …

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Biltir and the ABI sign MoU to strengthen reinsurance industry

The Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers and the Association of British Insurers have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote co-operation and coordination of views.
The org…

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Premier lauds The Berkeley Institute’s fintech programme

A school financial technology programme was praised by the Premier, who said the scheme equipped young Bermudians with the skills needed to lead in the global digital economy.
David Burt congratulated…

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Public service veteran to lead the Department of Energy

A new Director of Energy for the Ministry of Home Affairs has been announced by Cherie Whitter, the Head of the Public Service.
Adrian Dill comes with 30 years of combined experience across the privat…

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Dumping of old cars at sea ‘should be banned’

Bermuda should ban the practice of dumping old vehicles at sea — and may already be prohibited from doing so under British conventions, an environmental charity has suggested.
Creative solutions to d…

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Government moving ahead with Sandys 360 purchase

A government plan to buy out a dilapidated sports centre is back on the table — four years after administrators pulled out of the deal.
David Burt, the Premier, made the revelation concerning the aban…

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Unemployment hits record low

The unemployment rate in Bermuda has dropped to only 1.6 per cent, with youth unemployment falling even farther to 2.4 per cent, according to the latest labour force survey released by the Ministry of…

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BMA cracking down on board governance

Craig Swan, the chief executive of the Bermuda Monetary Authority, is sending a clear message: board accountability is no longer optional.
Using the collapse of Halifax Bank of Scotland in 2008 as a …

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Artex report points to cyber, healthcare as risk priorities

The captive insurance sector in Bermuda could be poised to benefit from a wave of innovation and shifting global risk priorities, according to a new report from Artex.

The Alternative View for spr…

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Hurricane modelling tool offers enhanced risk view

Reinsurers and insurers may soon get a sharper view of Atlantic hurricane risks after Florida regulators approved version 25 of Moody’s RMS North Atlantic Hurricane Models for use in residential rate …

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Students showcase talents at annual concert

More than 150 students played to a sold-out crowd when the Menuhin Foundation held its annual concert last weekend.
The event, held at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts, featured th…

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Onias Bascome makes light work of Bahamas bowling

Maple Leaf North-West Ground A (Bahamas won the toss): Bermuda beat Bahamas by seven wickets

Onias Bascome struck a swift 43 off 20 balls as Bermuda secured their first win at the ICC T20 World …

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Live Blog: NBA Finals, Game 5

The Oklahoma City Thunder turned the tables on the Indiana Pacers with a late comeback of their own in Game 4.
Now we have essentially a best-of-three series, with a massive advantage going to tonight…

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Revel De Road 2025 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Revel De Road 2025 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Benn Smith joins local legends with third win in Edward Cross Race

Benn Smith sailed his way into the Edward Cross Long Distance Comet Race record books after retaining his title alongside his cousin Christian Ebbin.
The Mid Atlantic Boat Club sailor’s second straigh…

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Wilson: ‘There is no health without mental health’

Bermuda’s mental health legislation is being shored up under the recognition that one person in four is statistically likely to confront a mental health challenge.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, …

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Energy forums looking to the future to be launched by Belco

An “education series” on the future of energy production in Bermuda is to start this month courtesy of Belco.
The first in the series, dubbed the Energy Equation, is scheduled for June 26 at 5.30pm in…

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Paul Trueman to lead new Everest unit

The international division of the Everest Group has established a unified specialties business, bringing deep expertise and offerings across marine, aviation, energy and construction, cyber, and indus…

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Electricity licensing legislation goes before MPs

Regulations covering the use of new technologies for the island’s power supply were brought before legislators at the House of Assembly on Friday.
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, tabl…

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St David’s RC track move given the green light

Plans to move a remote control car track at the East End to make room for a Google transatlantic cable station have been granted planning approval.
While the proposal to install the track on a paved a…

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Revellers rock the night away at J’Ouvert

A colourful night of live music dominated Bernard Park from early this morning.
The Space Jam J’Ouvert packed the venue, with hundreds dancing and daubed in colours from 2.30am until after the sunrise…

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Space Jam J’ouvert (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Day of reflection on figures of ‘strength, progress and unity’

David Burt, the Premier, has paid tribute to the figures across the island’s history whose legacies are honoured on National Heroes Day.
“As we gather this holiday weekend to commemorate National Hero…

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Bailey’s Bay beat Cleveland despite absence of key players

Sea Breeze Oval (Bailey’s Bay won toss): Bailey’s Bay beat Cleveland County by seven wickets

Despite missing captain Terryn Fray and Delray Rawlins, who are on international duty, Bailey’s Bay ha…

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Top-ten finishes for sailors at North American Championships

Bermudian sailors Sebastian Kempe and Adriana Penruddocke both produced top-ten finishes at the Ilca North American Championships.
Penruddocke finished eighth of the 96 competitors in the Ilca 6 compe…

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Detroy Smith stars as St George’s beat Flatts

Wellington Oval (Flatts won toss): St George’s beat Flatts by 31 runs

Detroy Smith stole the show with bat and ball as St George’s opened their 50 overs campaign with victory over Flatts on Sunda…

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BSX and BMA continue to grow ILS

Bermuda remains the dominant leader in Insurance Linked Securities structures, the House of Assembly was told on Friday, in response to parliamentary questions from Douglas De Couto, the Shadow Minist…

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Bermuda Davis Cup team celebrate historic achievement

Ricky Mallory, the Bermuda Davis Cup captain, has expressed his pride in the team after they secured a spot in the world group two promotion play-offs.
Bermuda defeated Jamaica 2-1 to finish third in …

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Andre Lambe has eyes on future prizes after biggest career win

Andre Lambe could be the star attraction at Harbour Nights on Wednesday as he returns to the island with another belt.
The Bermudian boxer, who is now the proud owner of the ABO welterweight title aft…

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Bermuda decimated by Canada in World Cup qualifiers

Maple Leaf North-West Ground A (Bermuda won the toss): Canada beat Bermuda by 110 runs

Bermuda’s World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread after they were bowled out for just 95 runs by Canada in …

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Jets quarterback Justin Fields thrills Bermuda’s NFL fans

The player expected to be the New York Jets starting quarterback this season was the centre of attention in Bermuda this weekend.
Justin Fields, who has signed a two-year, $40 million contract with th…

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The 35th Annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon & Carnival

The 35th Annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon & Carnival (Photographs by Ras Mykkal)

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Flag Football Training Session with New York Jets Quarterbacks

Flag Football training session with New York Jets Quarterbacks Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Journal seeks peer reviewers

The Bermuda Journal of Academic Research is looking for peer reviewers to join its team.
A statement said Bermudians Kyaida Lanthier and Ywione Darrell formed the journal platform as a way “to est…

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Google landing station proposal submitted to planning

Plans to build a new transatlantic cable station as part of Google’s Nuvem project have been submitted for approval by the Development Applications Board.
The document pledges a “respectful” approach …

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Budding stars dazzle amid heat in Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon

Dylan Eiselt and Naomi MacGuinness took top honours in the Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon & Carnival at Clearwater Beach on Saturday.
On a day when a record number of 224 competitors withstood the he…

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Bermuda put up big fight against Cayman Islands

A much improved Bermuda men’s rugby team lost 18-10 to Cayman Islands in a Rugby Americas North encounter in George Town on Friday night.
Brian Archibald’s side matched Cayman’s physicality for most o…

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Andre Lambe pure class to lift belt in huge Texas win

Andre Lambe announced himself as a contender for some big fights in the United States after winning the ABA welterweight championship in Texas on Saturday night.
Lambe won 78-71 on all three judges sc…

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Watch: Andre Lambe fights live in Texas

Andre Lambe is in action in the biggest fight of his career and you can watch it live here.
The Bermudian is tackling the best fighter he has ever faced in Galveston, Texas, and the action is due to s…

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Live Blog: Stanley Cup Final, Game 5

The Edmonton Oilers pulled off an historic comeback from three goals down in the first period on Thursday to draw the series level after a 5-4 overtime win.
The series switches to Alberta, where Conno…

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Engine problem forces AA Philadelphia flight to turn back

The American Airlines flight scheduled today from Philadelphia had to turn back mid-flight after developing mechanical problems in one of its engines.
Flight 825 was expected to arrive in Bermuda shor…

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Government to address ‘proliferation’ of banners

Legislation which regulates public advertisements will be rethought to address the rising number of roadside banners appearing around the island.
David Burt, the Premier, said there had been a “distur…

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