Bermuda News Updates

Police name two young victims of double murder

July 12, 2024

Police have identified two men who were fatally shot early on Wednesday morning as 18-year-old Razi Garland and 19-year-old Amon Robinson.
The incident took place in the Scaur Hill, Sandys area at abo…

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Man critical in ICU after single-vehicle crash in St George’s

July 12, 2024

A man is being treated in the Intensive Care Unit after a single-vehicle crash last night.
Police received a report shortly before midnight of a crash involving a motorcycle at Pepper Hall and Orange…

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Accountancy association joins signature learning partners

July 12, 2024

Work experience opportunities in accountancy, technology and hospitality have been opened in the public school system through partnerships with outside organisations, MPs heard.
It includes the Associ…

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Pension fees set to be lowered and capped, Premier says

July 12, 2024

Pension administration fees are set to be reduced and then capped, the Premier told MPs today.
David Burt, who is also the Minister of Finance, said that from April 1 next year a new fee structure wou…

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BELCO Supports Clean Air Act Amendments

July 12, 2024

BELCO said they are “supportive of the proposed amendments to the Clean Air Act” as they are ”committed to the environment and recognises that all Bermuda residents have a right to clean air free from pollutants and particulate matter. A spokesperson said, “There are many contributors that may impact air quality including vehicles that use internal […]

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Visitor Injured In Collision In Southampton

July 12, 2024

A visitor was injured in a single vehicle collision occurred on Middle Road, in Southampton this morning. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:10am Friday, 12th July 2024, a reported single vehicle collision occurred on Middle Road, in Southampton. “Early information indicates that the collision involved a visitor, who is understood to have sustained an arm […]

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Aeziah Divine To Ride At Brands Hatch

July 12, 2024

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine will compete as a guest rider for Sencat Talent Team – Mortimer Racing in the R&G Talent Cup at the iconic Brands Hatch in Kent, England, next weekend. The 14-year-old will stand in for injured rider Alexander Rowan in the fourth round of the Moto3 class […]

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Visitor injured in single-vehicle crash in Southampton

July 12, 2024

A visitor has sustained arm injury in a single-vehicle crash in Southampton.
Police said the incident took place at about 11.10am today on Middle Road.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service sai…

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Inspire Bermuda To Host Summer Picnic Event

July 12, 2024

Inspire Bermuda, a Bermuda Registered Charity dedicated to promoting disability awareness and advocacy, will host a Summer Picnic on Saturday. A spokesperson said, “The event, which will take place tomorrow, Saturday, July 13th, at Shelly Bay Beach [Upper Park] from 10am to 5pm, will serve as a gathering for individuals connected to the disabled population […]

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“Historic Opportunity For Social Investment”

July 12, 2024

The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda released a document entitled “Bermuda Corporate Income Tax and the Historic Opportunity for Social Investment.” A spokesperson said, “The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda has publicly released its “Bermuda Corporate Income Tax and the Historic Opportunity for Social Investment” white paper. The paper was submitted to Premier and the Minister of […]

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BCAC On “Rushed Consultation” On Bill

July 12, 2024

The Bermuda Clean Air Coalition [BCAC] said they “vehemently condemn the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban for their grossly inadequate three-week consultation period on the Clean Air Amendment Bill and Water Resources Amendment Bill. “This hasty process not only undermines years of advocacy,” the organisation said. […]

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Wins For PHC And Paget In U23 League

July 12, 2024

PHC Zebras Under-23 defeated Somerset Eagles Under-23 3-1 in the Bermuda Football Association Under-23 Summer League play-offs at BFA Field on Wednesday [July 10]. Shavon Nisbett scored the opening goal for PHC in the tenth minute before Joshua Joseph doubled their lead in the 31st minute. Tyler Emery pulled a goal back for Somerset in […]

Nahki Wells predicts fierce competition for spots in Bristol City attack

July 12, 2024

Nahki Wells is bracing himself for what he anticipates will be fierce competition for starting spots in Bristol City’s attack for the upcoming season.
City head coach Liam Manning has strengthened his…

Jackson Langley out to make impression at US junior nationals

July 12, 2024

Top junior triathlete Jackson Langley is eager to make an impact in his first appearance at the United States Triathlon Youth & Junior Nationals in West Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday.
Langley, wh…

Nia Christopher inspires Bermudian touring squad

July 12, 2024

A group of female footballers from the Bascome Futbol Leadership Academy drew inspiration from Bermuda forward Nia Christopher on a recent trip to Baltimore.
The touring group of nine girls aged betw…

Golfers to honour Brian Morris in second closest-to-pin competition

July 12, 2024

Government House will host the second annual Brian Morris Closest to The Pin Charity Event on Saturday.
Participants will compete for prizes in their respective categories during the competition held …

Staff receive 119 per cent raise at Rosedon

July 12, 2024

Restaurant staff at the Rosedon Hotel have seen their salaries more than double, as a million-dollar revamp gets under way at the Pembroke facility.
Damien Davenport, who took on the role of general m…

Larger EVs imported after legislative changes

July 12, 2024

The first larger electric vehicles are on their way, two weeks after new motor car legislation amendments passed in the House of Assembly.
Auto Solutions announced yesterday that it is expecting a shi…

Artificial intelligence well suited to assist with fraud cases

July 12, 2024

Artificial intelligence could prove particularly useful to participants in fraud trials, a prominent criminal litigator told attendees at a legal conference organised by the Bermuda Bar Association.
J…

Google moves forward with telecoms cable

July 12, 2024

Google is making progress with the establishment of Nuvem, the new subsea cable installation using Bermuda as a hub, connecting Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Portugal.
Installation work for Nuvem …

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Premier committed to providing resources to end cycle of violence

July 12, 2024

The Government is committed to providing the necessary resources to break a cycle of violence endured by the Bermudian community, the Premier said yesterday.
At a press conference, David Burt, who was…

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BF&M: No Share Repurchases In June 2024

July 12, 2024

BF&M Limited announced that there were no share repurchases in June 2024. In a filing with the BSX, the company said, “The company announces that pursuant to Regulation 6.44 of the BSX Listing Regulations that the Company made no share repurchases for the month ending June 2024.” Related Stories BF&M Prepare 300 Packages, Donate $20K […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 11 2024

July 12, 2024

July 11 saw 2,700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $8,700.00 BD. 100 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 2.9% at $35.00 per share, while the other 2,600 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing up 60.0% at $2.00 per share. The BSX finished at […]

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Adam Hall Continues To Impress For Biloxi

July 12, 2024

Baseball player Adam Hall continued his fine form for Biloxi Shuckers in their 5-4 defeat to Chattanooga Lookouts at AT&T Field in the Double A Southern League yesterday [July 11]. A wild pitch in the fourth inning allowed Hall to score from third base, making the score 3-2. The 25-year-old was promoted to the Shuckers […]