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| The City of Hamilton provided a progress update on the Pier 6 renovation project, saying that “most of the base work has been completed, with all the old building materials and fixtures having been removed.” A spokesperson said, “Last summer the City launched a massive renovation effort of the former No. 6 Shed with a […]
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| The police have confirmed the sad news that a 49-year-old man has died following the explosion at a Southampton residence last night, and said his wife is in critical condition in the ICU. The three other men injured in the blast have since been treated and discharged from hospital. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the […]
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| “It is the Ministry’s expectation that Bermuda will be removed from Annex II in October 2022,” the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “In November 2021, the OECD’s Forum for Harmful Tax Practices [FHTP] issued Bermuda with an urgent recommendation to initiate certain exchanges of information relating to economic substance. These exchanges were completed […]
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| The Pure Ocean challenge between Bermuda and Lorient will take place this month, with the event aiming to “highlight ocean conservation and raise funds for the foundation’s work.” Pure Ocean founder David Sussmann told Bernews, “The event aims to highlight ocean conservation and raise funds for the foundation’s work. Whilst race entry is free, participants […]
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| Minister of Economy & Labour Jason Hayward recently joined the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] for a joint hotelier stakeholder meeting hosted at Rosewood Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “This meeting is a follow-up to one held at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club in December 2021. It represents stakeholders’ ongoing commitment to having an open […]
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| The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced the appointment of new coaches for the 2022 international season, with Cal Waldron, Reggie Tucker, Ricky Hill and Elliot Wilson set to lead the Bermuda Senior Men’s National Team preparations for the ICC Cricket World Challenge League B [CWCL] 50 Overs tournament to Uganda, with Cal Waldron as head […]
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| The Bermuda Road Safety Council [BRSC] will be hosting their annual Road Safety Week from May 15 to 22. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Road Safety Council would like to extend it condolences to all the families that have lost a loved one on our roads this year. Our thoughts and prayers are with you […]
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Following a positive formal decision by OECD Forum for Harmful Tax Practices, Bermuda anticipates removal from EU’s Annex II
In November 2021, the OECD’s Forum for Harmful Tax Practices (FHTP) issued Bermuda with an urgent recommendation to initiate certain exchanges of information relating to economic substance. These exchanges were completed in December 2021, fulfilling the recommendation well in advance of its April 2022 deadline.
Recently, the Minister of Economy & Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, joined the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) for a joint hotelier stakeholder meeting hosted at Rosewood Bermuda.
This meeting is a follow-up to one held at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club in December 2021. It represents stakeholders’ ongoing commitment to having an open dialogue about the hospitality industry’s challenges and viable solutions.
The Bermuda Road Safety Council would like to extend it condolences to all the families that have lost a loved one on our roads this year. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
| Conor White joined Speed Week and began competing in the series of crits in South Carolina and Georgia. In Augusta, Georgia, White finished 16th out of 54 competitors in the class narrowly missing a crash in the later stages of the race clocking a time of 1:08:58. White was in a breakaway group of 13 […]
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| Following the official draw for the 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League [CNL], Concacaf has announced the Group Stage Schedule. The second edition of the competition will kick off during the FIFA Match Window of June 2022 [double window] with 68 group stage matches, followed by 34 in March of 2023. Bermuda is in Group B and will […]
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| The Bermuda Nurses Association [BNA] are holding events to mark Nurses Month, with Irena Ashton being named the 2022 Nurse of the Year, at a brunch event this weekend. The events are set to continue this month, with the Nurses Proclamation at City Hall on May 12th, a Candlelight Ceremony on May 31st and more. […]
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| The Hamilton Princess and Goslings are supporting the ecoSPIRITS Climate Partner Program, with Goslings to offer its rums in low-waste ecoTOTE format and the Hamilton Princess serving two special sustainable cocktails for the months of May, June and July. A spokesperson said, “To mark the local launch of closed loop service in Bermuda, ecoSPIRITS and its licensed operator, Bermuda Gin Co, have […]
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| LOM Financial Group announced that Sue Couper has joined LOM as General Manager, LOM Asset Management Limited. A spokesperson said, “This is her second tenure with LOM, having spent 5 years previously with the company as Managing Director for LOM Financial [Bermuda] Limited. “Sue has nearly four decades of experience in financial services. Holding Chartered […]
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| Ajani Burchall scored for his Aston Villa Under 18 team as they lost 2 – 1 to Leicester City Under 18 at the Leicester City Training Ground. Aston Villa took the lead when Burchall scored in the third minute and they took that 1 – 0 lead to the break. Leicester scored the equalizer in the […]
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| The Bermuda Monetary Authority has levied civil penalties of just over $2 million on Conyers Corporate Services Limited and Conyers Trust Company [Bermuda] Limited for “historic failures to adequately comply” with certain regulations. Conyers Corporate Services Limited: $981,000 A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority] has levied civil penalties totalling $981,000 on Conyers Corporate Services […]
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| BELCO advised that there has been a “fault in the underground transmission network in Hamilton under Dundonald Street between Parliament Street and Court Street. A spokesperson said, “BELCO crews are on-site and work to fix the fault will commenced Monday evening. As the fault is underground repairs are expected to last until Friday, May 6th. “For […]
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| SiriusPoint Ltd has made appointments to its information technology team, “building out a diverse set of expertise to transform the way the company operates and supports its business functions.” A spokesperson said, “SiriusPoint Ltd, a global insurer and reinsurer, has made key appointments to its information technology team, building out a diverse set of expertise […]
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