Google to invest $15 billion in AI infrastructure and buy nuclear power in Finland
The Finnish deal includes a 22-year purchase agreement for up to 50% of the energy output of one of Finland’s two nuclear plants, its operator Fortum said separ
Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifies
The move brought futures prices into line with physical crude and fuel markets, where prices have already been trading above the psychological threshold
Pound nears two-week highs; Bailey says ‘no secret plan’ for rate hikes
With crude now 40% above where it was prior to the start of the war at the end of February, and European natural gas prices around three times higher, central b
Digicel Marks Eighth Year As Golf Sponsor
Digicel Business will return as Official Telecommunications Sponsor of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship for the eighth consecutive year, continuing a partnership that supports both the delivery of Bermuda’s Professional Golfers’ Association [PGA] TOUR event and community initiatives across the island. Mark Corrigan, CEO of Digicel Bermuda, said: “We’re incredibly proud to return for our eighth …
Penruddocke Competing In ILCA In Ireland
Adriana Penruddocke recorded two top-10 finishes on the second day of the 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, to stand 25th overall out of a field of 108 sailors. Penruddocke — who represented Bermuda in the last Olympic Games — opened the championship with finishes of 12th, 22nd and 20th before …
Mosaic Insurance Launches New ‘AI Lab’ Unit
Mosaic Insurance has launched an AI Lab and Forward Deployed Engineer [FDE] Program as “part of a company-wide commitment to accelerating practical adoption of artificial intelligence across its business functions.” A spokesperson said, “Mosaic’s AI Lab is a new unit working across its businesses to develop and deploy in-house AI capabilities that improve day-to-day operations. …
Barnes Third On Rock Island’s All-Time List
Bermudian karting driver Scott Barnes has been highlighted among the Rock Island Grand Prix’s top 10 all-time winners, with his 14 victories placing him third on the list. In a tribute celebrating the event’s 30 editions from 1994 to 2025, eKartingNews featured Barnes alongside fellow race winners. Gary Lawson and Tony Neilson jointly lead the …
Golf: Leseur Leads Championship Local Qualifier
Kenny Leseur shot an even-par 71 to take a two-stroke lead after the opening round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier at Port Royal Golf Course on Tuesday [September 8]. Leseur’s round included five birdies, nine pars, three bogeys and a double bogey. He completed the front nine in 35 and the back nine …
Conduit Appoint Christian Dunleavy As CEO
Conduit Holdings has announced that Neil Eckert will step down as CEO in March 2027 and will be succeeded by Christian Dunleavy, who brings more than 25 years of reinsurance industry experience. A spokesperson said, “Conduit Holdings, the ultimate parent company of Conduit Re, a Bermuda-based multi-line reinsurance business, today announces that Neil Eckert will …
PwC Opens 68th Rendez-Vous de Septembre
PwC opened the 68th Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo with discussions on reinsurance market conditions, AI-driven transformation, capital and emerging growth opportunities. A spokesperson said, “PwC kicked off the 68th edition of Rendez-Vous de Septembre – the industry’s largest annual gathering – with its flagship Executive Breakfast at the Hotel Hermitage in Monte Carlo. …
Burt says PLP ‘at risk of tearing itself apart’
Last night’s closed central committee meeting lasted several hours at the Progressive Labour Party headquarters, over an internal party dispute following changes to membership rules — proposed by Davi…
Cedar Trace to launch $300m Lloyd’s syndicate
Cedar Trace Underwriting has a new $300 million Lloyd’s syndicate for the 2027 underwriting year, after last week’s in-principle approval from the Lloyd’s Council. It is led by chief underwriting offi…
Casualty sidecar growth raises questions over where risk lies
The rapid growth of casualty sidecars is opening a new frontier for Bermuda’s insurance-linked securities market. New investors are flocking to long-tail risks, but some analysts are raising deeper qu…
Thomas Leonardi: Bermuda proves regulatory recognition must be earned
Thomas B. Leonardi, former Insurance Commissioner for Connecticut, says Bermuda has taken the regulatory high road in creating an insurance regulatory framework that matches the highest internatio…
Photos: Riddell’s Bay Gardens & Amphitheatre
Locals have a new and natural way to enjoy live entertainment with the opening of the amphitheatre at Riddell’s Bay Gardens & Nature Reserve in Warwick, with the beautiful open air venue recently playing host to the Devil’s Isle Shakespeare Company’s production of Romeo & Juliet. Bernews asked for information about access and rental arrangements, …
Video: Xahvi DeRoza Scores For Wildcats
Bermudian footballer Xahvi DeRoza scored and provided an assist as the University of New Hampshire men’s football team defeated New Haven 6-2 at home yesterday [September 8]. DeRoza, a sophomore from Warwick, contributed to three points in the non-conference victory. Miguel Soto Gonzalez led the Wildcats with one goal and two assists, while Mikael Pulkkinen, …
Bermudian Players Meet Thomas Tuchel
Bermudians Shammie and Jason were among the Future Pro Football and Education Academy players to meet England head coach Thomas Tuchel during a recent visit to St George’s Park in Burton upon Trent. “A moment our scholars won’t forget,” read a Future Pro social media post. “During today’s visit to St George’s Park, our scholars …
AXIS Marks 25 Years With New Brand Campaign
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited unveiled a new brand campaign celebrating its 25-year history of providing specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions to customers. A spokesperson said, “The company was formed in the aftermath of the September 11 tragedy to address a void in the market for specialist capacity. Since its modest beginnings as a start-up, AXIS …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 8 2026
September 8 saw 5,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $40,000.00 BD. 5,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 1.8% at $8.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,758.22, down 0.03% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 42 remained unchanged. The full report …
Local golfers fight it out on day one of PGA Tour qualifier
Kenny Leseur holds a two-shot overnight lead over Nick Jones and Christian Collins after shooting an even-par 71 on the opening day of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier on Tuesday. …
BPS Boxers Secure Three Wins In Ontario
BPS boxers Tyler Kendall, Elijah Richardson, Krista Dyer, Ayesha Akbar, Shakti Khafra, Khalid Pitcher and Vincent Dunigan Jr. represented Bermuda at an International Charity Boxing Gala in Ontario, Canada. A police spokesperson said, “A Bermuda Police Service boxing squad recently visited Ontario, Canada to match skills against pugilists from the Peel Police at the Mississauga …
World Physiotherapy Day highlights role of physio in heart health, stroke recovery
Today marks World Physiotherapy Day, highlighting the important role physiotherapists play in keeping people healthy, mobile and independent.
This year’s f
Butterfield Donates $30,000 To Eliza DoLittle
Butterfield has donated $30,000 to The Eliza DoLittle Society [TEDS] to support direct food purchases and strengthen overall pantry capacity. A spokesperson said, “The funding is expected to provide about one month’s worth of quality grocery support for registered households, helping ensure continued access to nutritious food and essential supplies for individuals and families experiencing …
Local Artist Designs HSBC Ocean Tote Bags
HSBC Bermuda concluded Climate Month with an “Oceans for the Future” initiative featuring reusable tote bags designed by local artist Carlos Santana. A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda marked the culmination of its internal Climate Month with a staff-wide and customer initiative centred on “Oceans for the Future.” Partnering with local artist Carlos Santana, HSBC Bermuda …
Constable Victor Fishington Retires After 34 Years
Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons and his Senior Leadership Team recognised the retirement of Constable Victor Fishington, after 34 years’ service. A police spokesperson said, “Constable Fishington joined the Bermuda Police Service after being inspired by his cousin Minton Gilbert, a Police Cadet at that time, who later attained the rank of Sergeant. “With family …
Multiple Semaglutide Products Recalled
The Ministry of Health is advising the public that “three separate recalls have been issued for semaglutide injection products supplied to the Bermuda market.” A Government spokesperson said, “These recalls relate to product impurities, incorrect dose display, and packaging errors that may result in patients receiving the wrong dose. All pharmacies and medical warehouses in Bermuda …
British Airways flight to Bermuda cancelled
A British Airways flight to Bermuda has been cancelled as chaos across UK airports grounded planes throughout the country.
The problem was linked to a system glitch to Nats, the country’s air traffic …
The problem was linked to a system glitch to Nats, the country’s air traffic …
Sienna Mosquera Finishes Tied 29th
Bermudian golfer Sienna Mosquera finished tied for 29th in the Nittany Lion Individual in Pennsylvania. Representing Lehigh University, Mosquera finished on 14-over par after rounds of two-over 74 and 12-over 84. Mosquera was one of three Lehigh players competing in the tournament Related Stories Muso Ties For 22nd As McDaniel Places 13th Dylan Muso Begins …
Adam Hall’s Goldeyes Defeated By Monarchs
Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall’s Winnipeg Goldeyes lost 5-1 to the Kansas City Monarchs in the American Association West Division yesterday [September 7]. The match was the final game of the regular season, with Winnipeg finishing second in the West Division with a 54-46 record. The Goldeyes begin their postseason tomorrow against the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks …
PLP leadership contender condemns ‘vitriolic comments, threats’
Former finance Minister and PLP leadership candidate Curtis Dickinson, issued a statement following a rift within the ruling PLP has spilled over into the Supre
Air traffic control issue disrupts flights at major UK airports
The cancellation of hundreds of flights and delays to hundreds more renews scrutiny on NATS three years after a flight-plan processing failure caused even more
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect as US trade talks stall
The Canadian levies follow 50% tariffs the United States imposed on some $20 billion of Canadian goods last month, after several rounds of negotiations collapse
EasyJet faces $72 million lawsuit over stranded Airbus planes, FT reports
The lawsuit, filed in London’s High Court by STLC Europe Eight, a unit of GTLK Europe, alleges easyJet left leased Airbus jets in Madrid and Cyprus in 2022 with
Wizz Air, Ryanair call for NATS overhaul after UK flight disruption
Rival Ryanair also criticised the agency and called for the resignation of its CEO, Martin Rolfe
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LOM shares fall 1.8% on BSX
The Royal Gazette/BSX Index edged lower by 1.18 points, or 0.03 per cent, to close at 3,758.22.
Five thousand LOM Financial shares changed hands on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, as the broker-dealer and…
Five thousand LOM Financial shares changed hands on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, as the broker-dealer and…
Sakari Famous Proud Of Impressive Season
High jumper Sakari Famous has described winning her first senior regional medal as a “blessing” after a season in which she also set a national record. Famous won bronze at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, last month, clearing 1.89 metres to set a new national record. “Behind the scenes …
London shares inch lower as oil rally fuels inflation concerns
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index closed 0.1% lower at 10,811.66 points after briefly turning positive earlier in the day, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 slipped 0.64%
Dominic Wright competes in world junior open water event
Dominic Wright learnt some lessons in his maiden appearance at the World Aquatics Junior Open Water Swimming Championships in Santa Fe, Argentina, over the weekend.
The Bermudian was over the time lim…
The Bermudian was over the time lim…
Amaris Munya Helps Montverde Finish 13th
Bermudian runner Amaris Munya helped Montverde Academy’s girls cross-country team place 13th at the season-opening Florida Horse Park Invitational in Ocala. The girls’ competition featured 49 teams, with Montverde producing a strong collective showing to finish 13th in the standings. Munya was the Eagles’ second finisher, placing 50th overall after completing the 5,000-metre course in …
EU faces complaint over plan to simplify more environmental laws
The complaint is the latest by environmental groups over the European Union’s efforts to simplify and scale back policies, a strategy known as the EU “omnibus,”
Maldives’ Muizzu asks UK PM Burnham to reopen talks over Chagos Islands sovereignty
The spokesperson said Muizzu was “deeply disappointed” that Britain did not consult the Maldives when British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed to cede soverei
Axis celebrates 25 years of providing specialty solutions
The Class of 2001 insurer, Axis Capital Holdings Limited, is celebrating its silver anniversary with a yearlong campaign.
Axis Capital was one of four Bermuda reinsurers founded 25 years ago after the…
Axis Capital was one of four Bermuda reinsurers founded 25 years ago after the…
Lockton Re report warns of blind spots in cyber cover
As Bermuda’s reinsurance professionals gather with global colleagues in Monte Carlo for Rendez-Vous de Septembre, the world’s largest privately held independent insurance broker has published a report…
Amaris Munya runs personal best in Florida
Amaris Munya started her cross country season in the US with a personal best of 20min 17sec in the 5K at the Florida Horse Park Invitational.
Munya’s effort in Ocala was more than a minute faster tha…
Munya’s effort in Ocala was more than a minute faster tha…
Ministers detail government and public service scholarships
Of the nearly 500 applications for the Government’s 2026 Scholarships and Awards programme, 100 students were successful.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, provided the update during during t…
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, provided the update during during t…
Gambia protesters burn tyres to denounce power cuts
In and around the capital Banjul, protesters burned tyres in the street and erected barricades, shouting “Barrow must go!” as plumes of smoke filled the air
Woman admits threatening PLP chairwoman
A woman who publicly threatened to shoot the chairwoman of the Progressive Labour Party will be sentenced in Magistrates’ Court next month.
Pattie-Jean Jones, 70, admitted telling Joella Dawn Simmons …
Pattie-Jean Jones, 70, admitted telling Joella Dawn Simmons …
Four arrested following execution of warrants
Police have seized a quantity of suspected drugs and made four arrests after executing warrants last Wednesday.
As part of an ongoing investigation, the Bermuda Police Service attended properties in b…
As part of an ongoing investigation, the Bermuda Police Service attended properties in b…
Meteorologist Phil Roger’s says the
Meteorologist Phil Roger’s says the weather is the result of a cold front that moved down along the east coast of Canada before reaching Bermuda and eventually becoming stationary over the island.
Hyperbaric unit at hospital back in limited use
The hyperbaric chamber at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s general wing, taken out of use over a burst pipe last week, has been reopened by the Bermuda Hospitals Board for “limited procedures”.
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