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Business / Royal Gazette

Cayman launches bid for NAIC recognition

The Cayman Islands has officially launched its bid for qualified jurisdiction status, a key US regulatory recognition.
André Ebanks, Cayman’s Premier and Minister for Financial Services, announced las…

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News / Royal Gazette

Banks awarded damages in long-running land dispute

A judgment has been handed down in a lengthy land dispute between two Paget neighbours that included the unauthorised removal of woodland.
Most of the damages in the long-running case were awarded to …

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News / Royal Gazette

Industry group disputes need for no-fishing zones

The plan to impose fully protected non-fishing areas covering 20 per cent of the island’s waters was “an ill-advised, if well intentioned, commitment” that should be reconsidered, the Fishermen’s Asso…

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News / Royal Gazette

Bermudian chef faces the fire in Food Network television show

Viewers tuning into the Food Network may see a familiar face when a Bermudian chef faces the heat in a culinary game show next Tuesday.
Angelique Robinson, 32, will appear on the latest episode of Cho…

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News / Royal Gazette

Warwick man four times the limit among weekend DUI arrests

Two motorists were arrested for drink-driving over the weekend after blood tests showed they were above the legal alcohol limit.
The Bermuda Police Service said the arrests were also effected for outs…

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Bernews / Business

Carnival Approve Bermuda Redomiciliation

Carnival Corporation & plc shareholders approved all resolutions at special and annual meetings, including plans to unify its dual-listed structure and redomicile to Bermuda. A statement from the company said, “Carnival Corporation & plc [NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK] announces that, in connection with the proposed unification of its dual-listed company structure and redomiciliation of Carnival …

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Bernews / Business

LOM Financial Announce $0.08 Dividend

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, LOM Financial Limited announced a dividend. The full filing stated: “LOM Financial Limited, at a meeting of the Board of the Company held on 17 April 2026 announced: The Board of Directors have decided to pay a dividend of $0.08 per share on 8 May 2026 to …

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Bernews / Business

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 21 2026

April 21 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,598.44, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 47 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 17 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 16 …

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Bernews / Sport

Photos: Clyde Best Film Bermuda Premiere

The Bermuda premiere of ‘Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story’ was held at City Hall’s Earl Cameron Theatre this evening [April 21], featuring a red carpet event and screening celebrating the legacy of Bermudian footballer Clyde Best. The films synopsis says, “Transforming the Beautiful Game is a first-hand look at the iconic groundbreaking …

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News / Royal Gazette

Transforming the Beautiful Game: Clyde Best Story Bermuda Premiere

Transforming the Beautiful Game: Clyde Best Story Bermuda Premiere(Photograph by Akil Simmons)

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There has been a three

There has been a three vehicle road traffic collision involving a taxi and two private motorcars near the junction of Mullet Bay Road and Ferry Road, St. George’s.

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There’s a temptation to talk

There’s a temptation to talk about the housing crisis as if it’s just an economic inconvenience. Rents are high, supply is tight, and people are frustrated. But, housing is not just about where you live; it is about how long you live, and how well you live.

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Ridesharing Applications Open April 30

The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport is “advising individuals interested in becoming ridesharing operators to ensure they meet the necessary requirements ahead of the upcoming application period,” with the application period set to open on April 30th. A Government spokesperson said, “A key requirement for participation in the ridesharing programme is holding a …

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News / Royal Gazette

Three-vehicle collision at East End

A taxi and two cars have collided in St George’s, the Bermuda Police Service announced at 6.30pm.
At that time, no injuries were reported from the crash near the junction of Mullet Bay Road and Ferry…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won’t be intimidated, PM says

Salam and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Paris to see how to strengthen Lebanon’s hand in possible direct future negotiations with Israel, as Beirut tu

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Business / Royal Gazette

Chubb’s net income surges 74% on lower cat losses

Chubb reported first-quarter net income of $2.32 billion, or $5.88 per share — up 74 per cent on the same period of 2025, driven by lower catastrophe losses and strong premium growth.
Gross premiums w…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Weekend police patrols net impaired riders

Two Warwick men arrested after roadside checks revealed high alcohol levels, with one also charged for carrying a knife in public

Police patrols on

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Mexico disappearances climb as attacks on rights defenders persist, Amnesty says

Attacks on human rights defenders, journalists and activists searching for disappeared persons in Mexico continued in 2025 as disappearances climbed to 133,500

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Does your business practice ‘anti-fragility’?

Companies that want to succeed today must prepare, diversify, and be geopolitically aware… so says the keynote speaker at this Thursday’s Chamber of Commerce

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Gunman shoots Canadian woman dead at Mexico’s Teotihuacan pyramids, 13 injured

Security authorities said 13 people were injured in the incident

International News via Reuters:

A gunman shot dead a Canadian woman as he opened fi

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Business / Royal Gazette

Butterfield shares dip 1% in New York

The Royal Gazette/BSX Index closed unchanged on 3,598.44 today after a day of no trading activity.
Meanwhile, Butterfield Bank’s US-listed shares fell by 54 cents, or 0.96 per cent, to close at $55.69…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Iran rejects talks with U.S. under pressure and aimed at surrender, senior Iranian official says

The official said mediator Pakistan was continuing efforts to persuade the United States to lift its naval blockade and release the Iranian-flagged containe

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Bernews / Business

S&P Global Upgrades SiriusPoint’s Ratings

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded SiriusPoint’s core insurance subsidiaries to ‘A’ and its holding company to ‘BBB+’, citing improved capital strength, de-risked portfolios, and sustained underwriting performance. A spokesperson said, “S&P Global Ratings [S&P] has raised the long-term issuer credit and financial strength ratings on the core insurance operating subsidiaries of SiriusPoint Ltd [SiriusPoint or …

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Weekend Road Patrols Lead To Two Arrests

Two men were arrested during police patrols this past weekend “for a variety of offences, including suspected impaired driving, outstanding warrants and possessing a knife in public.” A police spokesperson said, “Police patrols on our roads over the weekend saw several arrests for a variety of offences, including suspected impaired driving, outstanding warrants and possessing …

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News / Royal Gazette

Two arrested at weekend for drink-driving

Two motorists were arrested over the weekend after their blood alcohol levels indicated they were above the legal limit, police said.
The Bermuda Police Service said arrests were also effected for out…

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News / Royal Gazette

Potential ride-share operators urged to get ready now

The Government has urged those interested in becoming ride-share operators to make sure they meet requirements before applications open this month.
The ride-share application period will open on April…

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Bermudian former head of London Pride in court

The recently sacked Bermudian head of London Pride appeared in court in the capital city today in a civil contempt case brought against him by his former employers.
Christopher Joell-Deshields, who wa…

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Bernews / Sport

Gazzard & Weikl To Compete In Qualifiers

Bermuda beach volleyball duo Olivia Gazzard and Sophie Weikl will compete in the 2026 NORCECA U18 Qualifier in the Dominican Republic from April 24-26th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] is proud to spotlight the continued rise of beach volleyball athletes Olivia Gazzard and Sophie Weikl, who return to international competition this month following …

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Bernews / Sport

Mosquera & Lehigh Finish 3rd At Patriot League

Bermudian golfer Sienna Mosquera concluded her freshman collegiate season with Lehigh University finishing in third place at the Patriot League Championship, held at the Naval Academy Golf Club in Annapolis. The Lehigh team recorded a final-round score of 314, ending the tournament with a total of 937 [311-312-314] to place third in the five-team field. …

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Business / Royal Gazette

S&P upgrades SiriusPoint ratings

The long-term issuer credit and financial strength ratings on the core insurance operating subsidiaries of the global underwriter, SiriusPoint Ltd, have been upgraded to ‘A’ from ‘A-‘, by S&P Glob…

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Business / Royal Gazette

BMA reveals details of Samuelsson prohibition order

Bermuda’s financial regulator has released details on why it decided to indefinitely bar Joakim Samuelsson from holding senior roles in the island’s insurance industry.
In a statement, the Bermuda Mon…

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Sailors Patton and Kempe make it into gold fleet in France

It was a great day on the water in the South of France for sailors Campbell Patton and Sebastian Kempe at the Olympic Week Regatta.
Both of Bermuda’s Ilca 7 sailors navigated the light winds in Hyeres…

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Government / Official Gazette

BOARDS REAL ESTATE ADVISORY BOARD

Boards and Committees 2026 Board: REAL ESTATE ADVISORY BOARDRegulation Act: Real Estate Brokers’ Licensing Act 2017 The Minister of Finance is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed

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Government / Official Gazette

BOARD TAX APPEAL TRIBUNAL PANEL

Boards and Committees 2026 Boards and Committees 2026 Board: TAX APPEAL TRIBUNAL PANELRegulation Act: Taxes Management Act 1976 The Minister of Finance is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed

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News / Royal Gazette

Young Bermudians challenged to speak on tourism

Students have been invited to test their communication skills at the 2026 Bermuda Youth Tourism Speech Competition.
The event, intended to support youth development and bolster Bermuda’s future touris…

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News / Royal Gazette

Saltus students stand out at global debate contest

Saltus students were commended for their performances at a global debating and public speaking contest in Britain.
Jordan Williams, Callie Lucas, Tera Hassen and Christopher Madeiros represented the s…

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News / Royal Gazette

Ministry: Budget tells only part of paraeducator story

Opposition criticism of the island’s budgeting for public schools and cuts to paraprofessional resources failed to acknowledge the complexity of addressing the issue, the Ministry of Education said.
T…

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News / Royal Gazette

Spotlight to shine on ‘varied’ public service careers at fair

Residents will be able to explore the diversity of professions and career paths across the public service at a fair next month.
The event will offer a chance for attendees to consider how their intere…

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Hong Kong fire victims scour scorched homes for keepsakes

The flames that engulfed seven residential towers, each of 31 floors in the northern district of Tai Po, killing 168 people, took nearly two days to douse, and

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Iran yet to decide on whether to attend talks as ceasefire deadline ticks down

President Donald Trump said he hoped to reach a “great deal” to end the war, but he did not want to extend the ceasefire, and said the U.S. military was “raring

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

Microsoft must face $2.8 billion UK lawsuit over cloud computing licences

Competition lawyer Maria Luisa Stasi is bringing the case on behalf of nearly 60,000 businesses that run Windows Server on rival cloud platforms

Interna

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Bermuda Broadcasting / News

UK pushes long-term renewables deals to shield against gas price shocks

Britain has among the highest electricity prices in the world due to the structure of its energy market, under which gas sets the price for all generation most

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Jutorre Burgess celebrates league title success with Bees

Jutorre Burgess and his Harborough Town team-mates were officially crowned Southern League Premier Central champions at the weekend.
Having already sealed the title heading into their penultimate fixt…

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Royal Gazette / Sport

Model Aliana King finishes first of two marathons in seven days

Bermudian model Aliana King is halfway through completing two marathons in a week after crossing the line in Boston yesterday.
King completed the Boston Marathon in 4hr 49min 44sec but was not chasin…

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Bernews / Sport

Oliver Betschart Reflects On Title Triumph

Oliver Betschart has reflected on his title victory at the Bermuda Match Play Championship at the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton. In the Men’s Championship Division, Betschart defeated James Godwin 3 & 2 in the final. Betschart defeated Arman Newton 2 & 1 in the semi-finals, while Godwin defeated Jonathan James 3 & 2. …

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Bernews / Sport

Stalin Naranjo On Inter BDA Title Win

[Written by Stephen Wright] Inter BDA coach Stalin Naranjo praised his players’ character and belief after they prevailed in a dramatic final-day title race. Naranjo’s side beat Tuff Dogs 3-2 at Goose Gosling Field to retain the title last weekend, finishing level on 25 points with YGS but edging them on goal difference with a …

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Government / Official Gazette

BOARD APPEALS TRIBUNAL BANKS AND DEPOSIT COMPANIES

Boards and Committees 2026 Board: APPEALS TRIBUNAL- BANKS AND DEPOSIT COMPANIESRegulation Act: Banks and Deposit Companies Act 1999 The Minister of Finance is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed

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Government / Official Gazette

BOARD INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Boards and Committees 2026 Board: INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEERegulation Act: Insurance Act 1978 The Minister of Finance is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed

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Government / Official Gazette

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES HEALTH INSURANCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO GNO380/2026

Boards and Committees 2026 Board: GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES (HEALTH INSURANCE) MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE – AMENDMENT TO GN0380/2026Regulation Act: Government Employees (Health Insurance) Act 1986 The Minister of Finance is pleased to make the following appointments with effect from 1st January 2026, under the applicable Legislation unless otherwise indicated. Members being appointed

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Government / Official Gazette

STRIKE-Off FINAL NOTICE – LOCAL COMPANIES

Registrar of Companies NO.:______ THE COMPANIES ACT 1981 PURSUANT TO SECTION 261 WHEREAS:

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