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Landmark judgment for segregated accounts

August 21, 2023

The integrity of the framework supporting Bermuda’s segregated accounts companies has been validated by the Bermuda Supreme Court in the first full review of the two-decade-old legislation.
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Touchdown! BermudAir jet arrives

August 21, 2023

Bermuda’s first and only independent airline is one step closer to launch after one of its two aircraft touched down on the island on Saturday night.
BermudAir’s luxury Embraer 175 — kitted out to car…

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OBA: Government is losing its way over economic recovery

August 21, 2023

The Government’s pledge to revive the island’s ailing economy through taxpayer-funded initiatives is “a failure waiting to happen”, according to the One Bermuda Alliance.
Opposition leader Jarion Rich…

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Bermuda’s first Vegan Fest attracts big crowd

August 21, 2023

Bermuda’s first vegan festival brought the sizzle to Dockyard without the steak yesterday.
The event, organised by the Bermuda Tourism Authority and held on the North Lawn of the Royal Naval Dockyard,…

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Roslyn Terry (1931-2023): devoted Boston teacher

August 21, 2023

A Bermudian educator who spent much of her career teaching maths to middle-schoolers in Boston was a pioneer in teaching computer studies in the city’s public school system.
Roslyn Terry started her t…

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A rock is born as jutting crag appears off South Shore

August 21, 2023

The emergence off Elbow Beach of a marine feature seemingly from nowhere is a “testament to the incredible power of the ocean”, according to a conservationist at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science…

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Nzari Paynter in seventh heaven to leave Cuts bowled over

August 20, 2023

Wellington Oval (St George’s won toss): St George’s beat Willow Cuts by 183 runs

Nzari Paynter achieved a maiden hat-trick on the way to career-best figures that catapulted leaders and two-times …

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Sharye Tavares at his devastating best to power Bay past Stars

August 20, 2023

Southampton Oval (Western Stars won toss): Bailey’s Bay beat Western Stars by 65 runs

Bailey’s Bay followed up Saturday’s Eastern Counties Cup triumph, with a crucial victory over Western Stars i…

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Ministry: Prepare For Hurricane Season

August 20, 2023

“Preparedness is key to safeguarding our families and our island. As we rapidly approach what is historically the most active part of hurricane season for Bermuda, now is the time for proper planning and preparation by everyone to ensure our homes are secure, our supplies are stocked, and we are attentive to the EMO’s guidance,” […]

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Dominic Sabir stars as Somerset ease past St David’s

August 20, 2023

Somerset Cricket Club (St David’s won toss): Somerset beat St David’s by eight wickets

Dominic Sabir was in top form to help Somerset seal to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over St David’s in…

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Bermuda slip to narrow defeat against Bonaire at Under-14 Challenge Series

August 20, 2023

Bermuda saw their momentum halted after going down to a narrow 1-0 defeat in their second group B encounter at the CFU Girls’ Under-14 Challenge Series in Antigua on Saturday.
Don Vickers’ side were a…

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‘Height Of The Atlantic Hurricane Season’

August 20, 2023

Today [Aug 20] is the “traditional start of the height of the Atlantic Hurricane season,” the Bermuda Weather Service noted, with the comment coming as two named storms swirl in the Atlantic, with both Emily and Franklin currently active. The BWS said, “Today is the traditional start of the height of the Atlantic Hurricane season. […]

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Jah-Nhai Perinchief falls short of reaching World Championships triple jump final

August 20, 2023

Jah-Nhai Perinchief endured another difficult outing at the World Athletics Championships after falling short of qualifying for the triple jump finals for a second successive year.
The 25-year-old hea…

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BermudAir jet arrives

August 20, 2023

Bermuda’s first and only independent airline is one step closer to launch after one of its two aircraft touched down on the island last night.
BermudAir’s luxury Embraer 175 — kitted out to carry a ma…

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Vegan Fest

August 20, 2023

Vegan Fest (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Weather Forecast For Monday August 21

August 20, 2023

Monday, August 21 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6:46am and sunset will be at 7:57pm. High […]

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Video: Zeiko Lewis Scores For Sacramento

August 20, 2023

Zeiko Lewis scored for his Sacramento Republic team as they defeated Loudoun United FC by a score of 3-1 at the Segra Field in Virginia. The club’s report said “Republic FC earned its fifth straight unbeaten result Saturday evening, besting Loudoun United FC at Segra Field by a score of 3-1. The result closes out […]

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Nahki Wells powerless to prevent Bristol City going down to defeat to Birmingham

August 20, 2023

Second-half substitute Nahki Wells could not prevent Bristol City suffering a first defeat of the new Sky Bet Championship campaign, as they went down 2-0 at home to Birmingham City on Saturday.
The B…

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Live Video: Vegan Fest Event In Dockyard

August 20, 2023

The Bermuda Vegan Fest is taking place today [Aug 20] in Dockyard, featuring a curated selection of 21 vendors, live entertainment, a free yoga session and more. Tashae Thompsons, VP of Experiences, previously said, “This new culinary experience provides Bermuda with another great opportunity to showcase our diverse food offerings to visitors and locals while […]

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Andre Lambe Pays Respects To Boxing Legend

August 20, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda boxer Andre Lambe has paid respects to Jack Johnson, the first Black heavyweight world champion, after visiting Jack Johnson Boulevard in Galveston, Texas. Nicknamed the Galveston Giant, Johnson reigned as the heavyweight world champion from 1908 to 1915, defeating James J. Jeffries in 1910 in a bout dubbed the “Fight […]

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Bermuda domicile good for Norway exchange listing

August 20, 2023

Conyers, the international law firm, is optimistic that more companies looking to raise capital on the Norwegian stock exchanges, will incorporate in Bermuda.
Conyers directors, Marcello Ausenda, head…

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Fifth storm named this season

August 20, 2023

Meteorologists have confirmed the fifth named storm of the year as the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season ramps up.
As of noon, Tropical Storm Emily was one of five systems being monitored in the Atlantic…

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Bermudian artist returns with ‘guardian jug’ treasure hunt

August 20, 2023

Masterworks will be hosting an event where a Bermudian artist will offer clues as to where he has scattered pieces of art around the island.
It will be held on September 1 from 5.30pm to 8.30pm at the…

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Rodney Trott and Stephen Outerbridge guide Bay into Eastern Counties final

August 20, 2023

Sea Breeze Oval (Bailey’s Bay won the toss): Bailey Bay beat Flatts Victoria by six wickets

Half centuries from Rodney Trott and Stephen Outerbridge guided defending champions Bailey’s Bay past …

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BermudAir Aircraft Arrives In Bermuda

August 20, 2023

A BermudAir aircraft arrived on the island last night [Aug 19] for “preparatory flights that Bermuda authorities will review as part of the ongoing local regulatory process,” which the company called “another key milestone towards BermudAir’s launch.” A spokesperson said, “BermudAir’s first aircraft arrived on the island last night at L.F. Wade International Airport. This is […]

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Rodrigues & Ebbin Finish 38th In Sweden

August 20, 2023

Paul Rodrigues and Christian Ebbin concluded competing in the 29er European Championship 2023 in Sweden. Four more races were sailed in the gold fleet on the final day, with the Bermuda pair falling eight places from 30th to 38th place with 265 net points. They finished 26th in the first race of the day, 38th […]

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Bonaire Defeat Bermuda In CFU U14 Challenge

August 20, 2023

Bermuda continued competing in the 2023 CFU Girls’ U14 Challenge Series in Antigua and Barbuda, playing their second match of the tournament. They matched up against Bonaire, who scored late in the game to claim the 1-0 win. Related Stories Gibbons Scores For University Of Huddersfield Women’s Football Symposium In January Draw Confirmed For Concacaf […]

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Video: Sunday August 20th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

August 20, 2023

News that Donna Raynor became the first Bermudian to be elected to the World Athletics Council and also received an award, 62 students earned Government scholarships and awards, and Ava Gibson, Chrysda Smith, Luc Dutranoit, and Macy Aicardi earned Conyers Legal Education Awards were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. […]

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Entries Open For 2024 Mustang Ocean Race

August 20, 2023

The Mustang Survival Annapolis-Bermuda Ocean Race has announced that entries are open for the 2024 race, with the start scheduled for June 7, 2024. A spokesperson said, “The Mustang Survival Annapolis-Bermuda Ocean Race has announced that entries are open for the 2024 race, with the start scheduled for June 7, 2024. “This is the twenty-third […]

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AGUS To Sell $350M Of 6.125% Senior Notes

August 20, 2023

Assured Guaranty Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, Assured Guaranty US Holdings Inc. [AGUS], has agreed to sell $350 million of 6.125% Senior Notes due 2028. A spokesperson said, “The notes are guaranteed by Assured Guaranty Ltd. [together with its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty]. The notes are expected to settle on August 21, 2023, subject to customary […]

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Annual Junior Fishing Tournament Held

August 20, 2023

Prize giving for the Bermuda Anglers Club Annual Junior Fishing Tournament was held today [Aug 19] at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club. Tournament Director Kip Froud said, “The tournament was a great success. We had 126 kids registered for the event, 35 percent of those who registered were girls. We had 78 kids come […]

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BWS: TD Six “Not A Threat At This Time”

August 19, 2023

Tropical Depression Six is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 916 nm to the SSE at 3pm on Monday, August 21, with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after […]

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Cricket: Bailey’s Bay Defeat Flatt’s Victoria

August 19, 2023

The latest round of Eastern County cricket action saw Bailey’s Bay defeat Flatt’s Victoria. Bailey’s Bay won the toss and sent Flatt’s Victoria to bat, Flatt’s Victoria was bowled out for 160, Kamau Leverock was the top scorer with 40, and it was the 35 run 10th wicket partnership between Shane Robinson, and Nelson Bascome […]

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Nia Christopher Leads In Game Winning Goals

August 19, 2023

Bermuda’s Nia Christopher scored for her Towson University women’s soccer team as they played to a 2-1 victory over La Salle, with her goal making her the University’s leader in game-winning goals. The school’s match report said, “Towson women’s soccer opened the season with a 2-1 win against La Salle on Thursday night. Jasmine Hamid and […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday August 20

August 19, 2023

Sunday, August 20 is expected to see increasing clouds, few showers, mainly afternoon and evening, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 6.46am […]

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Daley Concludes Swimming Championships

August 19, 2023

Elijah Daley concluded competing in the 2023 Speedo Canadian Swimming Championships. During the 200m individual medley, Daley clocked a time of 2:10.12 in the preliminaries, finishing seventh to advance to the A final. In the 200m individual medley A final, Daley clocked a personal best time of 2:08.99 to finish in sixth place. Daley competed […]

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Bermuda U14 Team Win Opening Game

August 19, 2023

Bermuda started competing in the CFU Girls’ U14 Challenge Series in Antigua, claiming a 2-0 win over Antigua and Barbuda. The event organisers said, “Bermuda got off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory over hosts Antigua and Barbuda in the Tier II Group B match of the 2023 CFU Girls’ U14 Challenge Series at […]

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BMA & White Rock To Address Vesttoo Issues

August 19, 2023

The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] and White Rock Insurance [SAC] Ltd. said they “jointly agreed to a course of action in the Supreme Court of Bermuda that will focus on pursuing maximum recovery for the [re]insureds impacted by the alleged fraud involving Vesttoo related segregated accounts.” A spokesperson said, “Both parties have agreed for the […]

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HSBC Bermuda To Switch To Sustainable Cards

August 19, 2023

HSBC Bermuda has announced that “single-use plastic cards will be a thing of the past as the bank replaces them with cards made from recycled materials.” A spokesperson said, “The move is part of HSBC’s global strategy to reduce carbon emissions and achieve the Bank’s net zero goal by 2050. “The cards comprise of 85% […]

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Rodrigues & Ebbin Continue In Sweden

August 19, 2023

Paul Rodrigues and Christian Ebbin continued competing in the 29er European Championship 2023 in Sweden. Four races have been sailed in the Gold Fleet with the Bermuda pair moving up five place from 35th to 30th place with 140 net points. Rodrigues and Ebbin have finishes of 40th, 22nd, 10th, and 17th. Related Stories Bermuda […]

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Police Renew Appeal: Murder Of Jason Mello

August 19, 2023

Seven years later, the police are renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of Jason Mello, who was fatally shot in August, 2016. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Jason Mello. “Mr. Mello was fatally shot around 7:35pm Friday 19th August […]

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Results: BTA Super Sprint Series At Clearwater

August 19, 2023

The Bermuda Triathlon Association Super Sprint Series continued at Clearwater Beach in the east end. Jamie Bedford clocked a winning time of 22.47, Jake Smith was second in 23.49, and Ollie Hayward crossed the line third clocking 24.52. Swim 200m, Cycle 3 laps, Run 2k Jamie Bedford 22.47 Jake Smith 23.49 Ollie Hayward 24.52 Geoff […]

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Police Appeal: Help Locate 14-Year-Old [Found]

August 19, 2023

[Updated] The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Kassidy Rogers-Gibbons. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Kassidy Rogers-Gibbons. “Mr. Gibbons is described as being 5‘ 4“ in height, weighing about 120 pounds, slim build, dark complexioned, with black eyes and black hair, […]

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Police seek help in finding missing teen

August 19, 2023

Police are asking for the public’s help in tracing a missing teenager.
Kassidy Rogers-Gibbons, 14, was last seen in the Aeolia Drive area of Devonshire at around 10.15pm yesterday.
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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Aug 19

August 19, 2023

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 19th. On Saturday the Galaxy Ace vehicles carrier, the NRP Sagres sailing vessel and the Vision of the Seas cruise ship are expected, on Sunday the Grazyna Gesicka LNG tanker, the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship […]

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Tax reset and its many potential benefits

August 19, 2023

Dear Readers: this might not normally be the purview of a personal finance column. However, the proposed changes in our more than 150-year-old current Bermuda tax laws represent what could be a positi…

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Not a moral responsibility to pay for children’s college

August 19, 2023

Dear Dave,
I’ve heard you talk about paying for college for your children. Why is this a requirement? I’m not trying to shirk my responsibility, but I worked my way through college and so did my paren…

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SiriusPoint Appoints Shapella As Deputy CUO

August 19, 2023

SiriusPoint, a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has appointed Anthony Shapella as Deputy Chief Underwriting Officer. A spokesperson said, “Based in New York and reporting to David Govrin, Group President, and Chief Underwriting Officer [CUO], Mr. Shapella will join the business on September 5th, 2023. “In this newly created role, Mr. Shapella will work closely […]

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Bermuda coach Michael Findlay places emphasis on youth

August 19, 2023

Michael Findlay has set the bar high for his initial term as coach of the Bermuda football team.
The former Canada and Grenada coach and Fifa technical consultant’s vision is to see Bermuda get back t…

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Lonely Jah-Nhai Perinchief takes first leap at World Championships

August 19, 2023

As he prepares to head into action at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief wishes he wasn’t the only Bermudian taking part in the event.
Perinchief starts h…

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