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Cole Simons Stands Down As OBA Leader
“Thank you Bermuda,” Cole Simons said as he announced his “retirement from the position of Leader of the Opposition and as a Member of Parliament, after 25 years of dedicated parliamentary service to Bermuda.” Jarion Richardson thanked Mr Simons “for his many years of diligent service to Bermuda” and noted he ”took on the mantle of […]
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Bermuda thrash Cayman Islands to seal progression
A resounding 4-0 victory over the Cayman Islands on Tuesday has seen Bermuda progress through to the next stage of the Concacaf Under-15 Boys’ Championship in Curaçao.
Kennahz Fray scored a brace, wi…
Kennahz Fray scored a brace, wi…
Minibus takes plunge at Dockyard, no injuries
A minibus was being hoisted from the waters of Dockyard’s North Basin at about 5pm in the area of Pier 41, according to area businesses.
Bermuda Maritime Operations said there were no injuries reporte…
Bermuda Maritime Operations said there were no injuries reporte…
Bermuda considers corporate income tax
The Government is moving towards the implementation of corporate income tax in what would be the biggest shake-up of the island’s tax system since the 1800s.
The shift comes as the result of work by t…
The shift comes as the result of work by t…
Teneo Appointed As JPLs Of Vesttoo Alpha P&C
Michael Morrison and Charles Thresh of Teneo [Bermuda] Limited were appointed as Joint Provisional Liquidators [JPLs] of Vesttoo Alpha P&C Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Michael Morrison and Charles Thresh, both Senior Managing Directors of Teneo [Bermuda] Limited were appointed as Joint Provisional Liquidators [JPLs] of Vesttoo Alpha P&C Ltd. [Vesttoo Alpha], on 2 August 2023, […]
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Delray Rawlins Wins 2023 Safe Hands Award
At a presentation held this morning at the offices of Bermuda HealthCare Services, St. Georges Cup Match player Delray Rawlins was announced as the 2023 recipient of the Calvin “Bummy” Symonds Safe Hands Award. Dennis Wainwright, Dr. Mahesh Reddy, Delray Rawlins, and Irving Romaine “The award is sponsored by Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] and this […]
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Ministry: 53 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Aug 8] with the list indicating that there are seventeen bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 17 runs cancelled this morning, 36 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]
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Video: CAC Medalists Presented With Funds
Five athletes – Dage Minors, Caitlin Conyers, Conor White, Madelyn Moore and Emma Harvey – received cheques from the Government following their medal winning performances at the recent CAC Games. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today, Premier David Burt and Sports Minister Owen Darrell presented the Outstanding Athletic Performance Incentive Awards five Bermudians who gave stellar […]
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Delray Rawlins scoops Cup Match Safe Hands Award
Delray Rawlins was named as the recipient of the Calvin “Bummy” Symonds Safe Hands Award at a presentation held at the offices of Bermuda Healthcare Services on Tuesday.
The Bermuda captain picked up …
The Bermuda captain picked up …
Grandmother & Granddaughter Compete Together
Amarriah Vaughns and her grandmother Andrea McKey competed at the US Capitol Classic martial arts event in Maryland, with the dynamic duo making an excellent showing. A spokesperson said, “In an extraordinary display of skill and determination, the dynamic duo from Tabata-Ha Dojo left a lasting impression at the prestigious US Capitol Classic martial arts […]
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BNT Invites Public To Silk Art Exhibition & Sale
The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] is inviting the public to an exhibition and sale of silk art by Janet Wingate, titled ‘Salt Water in the Veins: Conjuring home from a landlocked country.’ A spokesperson said, “The exhibition opens on Thursday 10 August from 5:30 to 7:30pm, when the artist will talk briefly about her medium […]
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Berkeley Invites Public To Beach Bash On Aug 12
The Berkeley Educational Society is extending an invitation to everyone to attend the Berkeley Family Beach Bash on Saturday [Aug 12] at Clearwater Beach. A spokesperson said, “This has been an exciting year celebrating 125 years of our school. The Berkeley Educational Society is extending an invitation to all to join for the Berkeley Family […]
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Govt Release ‘Strategic Priority Five’ Summary
The Ministry of Economy and Labour has released the Economic Development ‘Strategy’s Strategic Priority Five: People.’ A Government spokesperson said, “This strategic priority focuses on investing in the local workforce to ensure Bermudians have the necessary tools required to remain competitive and positioning the local workforce to take advantage of employment opportunities. Strategic Priority Five […]
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Athletes rewarded for medal success at CAC Games
Five athletes have been rewarded for their medal exploits at the Central American and Caribbean Games.
The Bermuda team won a total of six medals at the Games in San Salvador and the Dominican Republi…
The Bermuda team won a total of six medals at the Games in San Salvador and the Dominican Republi…
Virtual Webinar Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases in the Hospitality Sector
The Ministry of Health is inviting persons in the hospitality industry to a virtual training webinar on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases in the Hospitality Sector on August 16, 2023.
The training session, presented by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), provides an introduction to and the background of the Regional Tourism and Health Program (THP) and the various components and services it offers to the hospitality sector. It will also cover infectious diseases that can potentially impact the tourism sector as well as prevention and control methods.
Economy and Labour has released the Economic Development Strategy’s Strategic Priority Five: People
The Ministry of Economy and Labour has released the Economic Development Strategy’s Strategic Priority Five: People. This strategic priority focuses on Investing in the local workforce to ensure Bermudians have the necessary tools required to remain competitive and positioning the local workforce to take advantage of employment opportunities. Strategic Priority Five also seeks to utilise immigration as a lever for greater economic activity and a sustainable workforce.
Bermuda Considers Introducing a Corporate Income Tax
- Proposed New Tax Regime Would Reinforce Bermuda’s Continuing Commitment to Global Compliance and Transparency
- Proposed Tax Regime Developed to Support Bermuda’s Economic Goals
- Begins an Initial Public Consultation Period for New Corporate Income Regime
Janeiro Tucker On Under 19 Cricket Qualifier
[Written by Patrick Bean] Bermuda Under-19 assistant coach Janeiro Tucker well understands that his squad of talented youngsters will have to be operating at optimum capacity if they are to spring a major upset at the 2024 ICC Under-19 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifier, starting on Friday. While rivals Argentina, United States and favourites Canada […]
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Vesttoo’s Bermuda entity in liquidation
Vesttoo Alpha P&C, the Bermuda entity at the centre of the troubled insurtech’s operations, is being liquidated.
According to a statement released by the Bermuda Monetary Authority today, the BMA …
According to a statement released by the Bermuda Monetary Authority today, the BMA …
Cole Simons to quit as OBA leader, say party sources
Cole Simons is standing down as leader of the One Bermuda Alliance, according to party sources.
It is also expected in a press conference held within the hour that Mr Simons, who has been an MP since …
It is also expected in a press conference held within the hour that Mr Simons, who has been an MP since …
LOM: No Share Repurchases For July 2023
LOM Financial Limited has announced that no repurchases were made in the Company for July 2023. The filing said, “In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], LOM Financial Limited, has announced that no repurchases were made in the Company for the following month ended 31 July 2023, pursuant to Regulation 6.38 of the […]
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Burgeoning talent Marcus Scotland offers optimism for St George’s
The dust of Cup Match would not have yet settled in St George’s, and the associated grief will likely not much subside until hope again springs next year, after the latest midsummer failure.
Yet not t…
Yet not t…
Beach volleyball team advance to Commonwealth Youth Games quarter-finals
The Bermuda women’s beach volleyball team has reached the quarter-finals of the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad & Tobago.
The pair of Kayley Hamilton and Natalie Gazzard overcame Yvette Uwase…
The pair of Kayley Hamilton and Natalie Gazzard overcame Yvette Uwase…
Reinsurance firm plans to build nine-storey Front Street offices
Design plans for a new nine-storey, state-of-the-art commercial building on Front Street with “international-calibre office space“ have been released.
The Royal Gazette requested an update on pro…
Lopes savours Hambletonian Oaks title triumph
Tyler Lopes enjoyed the finest moment of his harness racing career after helping trainer Marcus Melander claim a maiden Hambletonian Oaks title at Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey at the weekend.
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Beach Volleyball team advance to quarter-finals of Commonwealth Youth Games
The Bermuda women’s beach volleyball team has reached the quarter-finals of the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago.
The pair of Kayley Hamilton and Natalie Gazzard overcame Yvette Uwase a…
The pair of Kayley Hamilton and Natalie Gazzard overcame Yvette Uwase a…
Bermuda secure first win at Concacaf Under-15 Championship
Bermuda revived their hopes of advancing beyond the group stage after securing a first win at the Concacaf Under-15 Boys’ Championship in Curaçao on Monday.
Logan Jimenez’s second half strike earned V…
Logan Jimenez’s second half strike earned V…
Zyon Minors wins Polaris education award
Zyon Minors has been named recipient of the 2023 Polaris Holding Company Ltd Education Award, for the second consecutive year.
Zyon, the daughter of Otis Minors, a dedicated twenty-one-year veteran at…
Zyon, the daughter of Otis Minors, a dedicated twenty-one-year veteran at…
International tax announcement expected
David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, is expected to make a major announcement to update the island on the international tax issue.
The media briefing comes as the Organisation of Economic …
The media briefing comes as the Organisation of Economic …
Argo reports $500,000 Q2 loss
Bermudian-based Argo Group, purchased in February by Brookfield Reinsurance for $1.1 billion, has reported a second-quarter net loss attributable to common shareholders of $500,000.
That compares with…
That compares with…
Prevention And Control Of Infectious Diseases
The Ministry of Health is “inviting persons in the hospitality industry to a virtual training webinar on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases in the Hospitality Sector on August 16, 2023.” A Government spokesperson said, “The training session, presented by the Caribbean Public Health Agency [CARPHA], provides an introduction to and the background of […]
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Sanshou Team Enjoy Impressive Medal Haul
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaelin Cox captured three gold medals for the Bermuda Sanshou Association at the Fourth Pan American Kungfu Championships in Markham, Ontario. Cox claimed four medals in traditional kungfu, winning the men’s over-18 southern openhand, imitation form and long weapons. He also won bronze in broadswords. The team of 16 athletes participated in […]
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Boxing: Adrian Roach Defeated In Colombia
[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach suffered a controversial defeat to Aaron Prince, of Trinidad and Tobago, at the American Boxing Confederation Junior, Youth, and Women’s Championships in Cali, Colombia, yesterday [August 6]. Roach, 21, has claimed the judges scored the three-round amateur contest in his favour, only for the referee to deduct him two […]
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30 Minute Video: August 7 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]
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Sompo appoints Cornelia Röskau to top post
Bermudian-based Sompo International, the global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, has appointed Cornelia Röskau as chief executive officer of its European legal e…
SiriusPoint partners with Eaton Gate
SiriusPoint has partnered with Eaton Gate, a London-based managing general underwriter, to primarily focus on British property casualty insurance business.
The Bermudian-headquartered global specialty…
The Bermudian-headquartered global specialty…
Nominations invited for annual Technology Innovation Awards
Nominations are open for the annual Technology Innovation Awards, the Government’s Economic Development Department has announced.
Since 2007, the EDD said, it has taken great pride in recognising Berm…
Since 2007, the EDD said, it has taken great pride in recognising Berm…
Weekend shooting victim in intensive care
A shooting over the weekend is a reminder “that we all must remain vigilant in ridding our community of the scourge of violence”, the national security minister said today.
Two men were shot at the cl…
Two men were shot at the cl…
Six Bermudian students join Ariel Re as interns
Six Bermudian students have been selected to participate in a summer internship programme at Ariel Re, the global reinsurer.
The company said Alison Hyland, Emma Stegmann, Giovanni Hollis, Kieran Malo…
The company said Alison Hyland, Emma Stegmann, Giovanni Hollis, Kieran Malo…
Butterfield up 33 cents on NYSE
The RG/BSX Index closed on Monday unchanged at 2,340.31.
Some 11,900 shares in Argus Group Holdings changed hands for a total turnover of $71,400. The stock closed unchanged at $6.
Overseas, Butterfie…
Some 11,900 shares in Argus Group Holdings changed hands for a total turnover of $71,400. The stock closed unchanged at $6.
Overseas, Butterfie…
Hiscox to offer US insurance capacity with FloodFlash
Hiscox, the global specialist insurer headquartered in Bermuda, is to provide capacity for FloodFlash, the first insurance technology company to offer sensor-enabled parametric flood insurance.
Announ…
Announ…
Essent posts second quarter net of $172 million
Essent Group, the mortgage re/insurer based in Bermuda, has reported second quarter net income of $172.2 million, down from $231.8 million in the prior year quarter.
New insurance written for the quar…
New insurance written for the quar…
Beach Volleyball Team Reach Quarter-Finals
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda women’s beach volleyball team has reached the quarter-finals of their competition at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago. Bermuda pair Kayley Hamilton and Natalie Gazzard defeated Yvette Uwase and Claire Uwase, of Rwanda, 23-21, 21-16 in the round of 16 today [August 7]. They will face Canada in […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 7 2023
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Aug 7] include notification of planning applications registered, permanent resident certificate and notice of intended marriage. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on August 7, 2023 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0668/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 07 August 2023 […]
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Weather Forecast For Tuesday August 8
Tuesday, August 8 is expected to see cloudy periods with a few showers around, easing overnight, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%. Sunrise will be at […]
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Maritime Marriage Notice: JAMES RANKINE & LOUISE DUNN | Government of Bermuda
THE MARITIME MARRIAGE ACT, 1999 Notice of Intended MarriageThe persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-
List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on August 7, 2023 | Government of Bermuda
The applications shown below are available for review on the Department of Planning’s Customer Self Service
24-Year-Old Man In ICU After Shooting
The 24-year-old man who was shot in the chest last night [August 6] is in the ICU, while the 31-year-old man who was shot in the hand has been discharged from hospital, the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “As the investigation continues into that confirmed firearms incident which occurred around 11:13 last evening […]
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Photos/Video: Crane Incident In Pembroke
A crane crashed over an embankment in Pembroke this afternoon [August 7]. While not officially confirmed at this time people on scene indicated that it did not appears that anyone as seriously injured. Confirmed information is limited at this time, however we have reached out to officials and will update as able. Related Stories Photos/Video: […]
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