Curtis Dickinson explains legal action against the PLP
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Press Statement from Curtis Dickinson’s PLP Leadership campaign office (Friday 8 September:
The Constitution of the Progressive Labour Part
Payroll Tax Card Payment Fee To Rise On Oct 1
The Office of the Tax Commissioner advised that “effective 1 October 2026, the recharge fee applied to Payroll Tax payments made by credit or debit card will increase from 1.5% to 2.5%.” A Government spokesperson said, “The increase to 2.5% aligns the recharge fee more closely with the actual charges imposed by the Government’s banking …
Watlington Waterworks profits fall
Watlington Waterworks Ltd reported lower first-half profits after water consumption returned to more typical levels following unusually strong demand last year.
The company said net income for the six…
The company said net income for the six…
Motorcyclist Arrested After Crashing Into Wall
A motorcycle rider was taken to hospital after he crashed into a wall on Middle Road in Warwick, and he was subsequently “arrested for impaired driving.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, police attended a serious single vehicle road traffic collision, on Middle Road, near its junction with Tamarind Vale, Warwick. …
Man arrested for impaired driving after serious crash
A male who sustained injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Warwick in the early hours of this morning is expected to appear before the courts after being arrested for impaired driving.
Police attended…
Police attended…
Minister On Supporting Athlete’s Achievements
“The Department of Sport and Recreation remains firmly committed to supporting our athletes at every level, from grassroots and youth programmes through to the elite international stage,” Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell said in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 4]. The Minister said, “Over the course of a …
Minister Rabain On Repair Work At Schools
“I rise today to update this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda on the readiness of our public schools for the 2026/27 academic year,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 4]. The Minister said, “Our 2026 Summer Works Programme has been extensive. Across 27 public schools, …
X-Roads U-11 & U-17 Teams Set For Virginia Cup
X-Roads’ U-11 and U-17 teams are competing in the Virginia Cup, giving many players their first opportunity to compete outside Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “X-Roads’ U-11 and U-17 teams are heading to Virginia this weekend for the Virginia Cup, one of the biggest youth football tournaments on the U.S. East Coast. “For many of our …
AM Best Affirms AXIS Capital & Subsidiaries
AM Best affirmed AXIS Capital’s A [Excellent] and “a+” [Excellent] ratings, with a stable outlook, citing its strong balance sheet and favorable business profile. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a+” [Excellent] of the operating subsidiaries of AXIS Capital …
AM Best Affirms AVLA Re’s Ratings
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ [Good] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” [Good] of AVLA Re Ltd. [AVLA Re] [Bermuda]. The ratings agency said, “The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings reflect AVLA Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as …
No sandcastle event this weekend, while organizers build for the future
The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition, which was set to take place this weekend, has been cancelled for 2026, but organizers say attention is now firmly focused on
Ball Hockey: Jawbreakers & Auto Rippers Win
Jingles Jawbreakers and the Rev Auto Rippers both earned 1-0 victories as defense dominated at the Pembroke Community Club rink in inline ball hockey action. In the opening match, Jingles Jawbreakers edged Mason’s Pylons 1-0, with James Amaral scoring the sole goal of the contest. The Rev Auto Rippers secured an identical 1-0 victory over …
Adam Hall Records Two Hits For Winnipeg
Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall had two hits as the Winnipeg Goldeyes lost 16-11 to the Kansas City Monarchs in the American Association West Division yesterday [September 3]. Kansas City scored 12 runs in the first three innings before Winnipeg got on the board in the fourth when Hall scored on Max Murphy’s sacrifice fly. …
Paying payroll tax by credit card to be more costly
The Office of the Tax Commissioner advises taxpayers that, effective 1 October 2026, the recharge fee applied to Payroll Tax payments made by credit or debit ca
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting September 5
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, September 5th. On Saturday the Norwegian Aqua cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Cielo di New York discharge ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Vision of the Seas cruise …
BEDC to sponsor literacy festival
The Lumina Festival is proud to announce Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) as a returning sponsor of the 2026 Financial Literacy Summit.
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BGA parent company expected to defer payment system plan
A group of companies that covers BGA, Brown & Co, Pitt & Co and SAL will defer the introduction of a payroll system that was expected to leave employees short of cash for several weeks, the Be…
Retiring abroad series: Ireland
Whether you are drawn by a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, a pint of Guinness, or a four-leaf clover, Ireland has undeniable charm. The 11th country in this retirement series is Ireland.
To be cl…
To be cl…
Worried about sharing inheritance with impulsive daughter
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My mother passed away recently, and I received $200,000 as an inheritance. I’m a single dad, and I’d like to share some of the money with my 28-year-old daughter. But I’m worried about doin…
My mother passed away recently, and I received $200,000 as an inheritance. I’m a single dad, and I’d like to share some of the money with my 28-year-old daughter. But I’m worried about doin…
An all-important meeting was held
An all-important meeting was held this morning at the Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) headquarters as hundreds of employees connected to the BGA Group of companies gathered to voice serious concerns over proposed changes to the companies’ payroll system.
Marion Bermuda Race 50th Anniversary In 2027
The Marion Bermuda Race will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027 with a landmark 645-nautical-mile sailing race, special events, expanded awards, and festivities in Massachusetts and Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Marion Bermuda Race, one of offshore sailing’s most cherished traditions, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2027. Since its inaugural start in 1977, this 645-nautical …
Watlington Waterworks Reports $1.13M Net Income
Watlington Waterworks Limited reported net income of $1.13 million for the first six months of 2026, compared with $2.0 million for the corresponding period in 2025. Earnings per share were $1.03, compared with $1.84 in 2025. The filing with the BSX stated, “The Metered Water Division sold 100 million gallons [MG] during the first six …
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 4 2026
September 4 saw 2,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $128,260.00 BD. 2,200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 2.0% at $58.30 per share. The BSX finished at 3,759.40, down 1.80% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 42 remained unchanged. The full report …
Tomorrow, September 5th, Southampton Rangers
Tomorrow, September 5th, Southampton Rangers Sports Club will come alive as Jump Start MX and Give Back present International Riders Unleashed — an action-packed event featuring international professional freestyle motocross riders, electric bike racing, stunts, jumps and plenty of thrills for spectators of all ages.
Amendment will reduce risk of identity theft
An amendment has been tabled to reduce the risk of identity theft from birth records.
A review by the Registry General identified concerns relating to the unrestricted public availability of certified…
A review by the Registry General identified concerns relating to the unrestricted public availability of certified…
Tap-to-pay feature to board buses nears
The travelling public will soon be able to make contactless payment on Department of Public Transportation buses using a tap-to-pay feature, MPs heard today.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Tra…
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Tra…
Schools ready to accept pupils but work to be done
About 60 per cent of works required for full school readiness are either complete or in the process of being completed, but the rest are yet to be tackled, the Minister of Education told MPs today.
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Green light for Bill that removes licence renewal medicals
A proposed law that removes the requirement for drivers under the age of 70 to get a medical certificate every time they renew their licence has been given the green light by MPs.
The Bill, which will…
The Bill, which will…
PLP Election: Dickinson Files Legal Action
There has been a new development within the PLP leadership election, with Curtis Dickinson filing a legal document in the Supreme Court of Bermuda Civil Jurisdiction seeking “urgent interim relief.” The document — which lists Mr Dickinson and others as the Plaintiffs and the Chairperson and Secretary General of the PLP as the defendants — …
PLP leadership contender takes court action on party heads
A Supreme Court summons seeking “urgent interim relief” has been filed by Curtis Dickinson and several others against Dawn Simmons, the chairwoman of the Progressive Labour Party, and Patricia Basden,…
Butterfield shares fall on BSX and gain in New York
Shares of Butterfield Bank fell 2 per cent in Bermuda Stock Exchange trading today. The bank fell $1.20 to close on $58.30, as 2,200 shares traded.
With Butterfield the only stock to trade, The Royal …
With Butterfield the only stock to trade, The Royal …
Repairs outstanding across public school buildings, says MP
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education promised that every school will receive a report this year, outlining what maintenance has been completed at their scho
U.S. approves potential sale of Joint Direct Attack Munitions-Extend Range to Saudi Arabia for $5 billion
The State Department also said it had approved a possible sale of AGT-1500 engines to Saudi Arabia for an estimated $750 million
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EU to propose ban on waste exports, including aluminium scrap, to non-OECD countries
Sejourne had been expected to present long-awaited trade measures on September 23, which would have only limited exports of aluminium scrap
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European shares log weekly losses on inflation worries; Volkswagen jumps
The benchmark STOXX 600 ticked up 0.1% to finish at 649.88 points on Friday, capping a volatile week with an overall decline of 0.8%
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Adam Hall’s Winnipeg Play RedHawks
Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall’s Winnipeg Goldeyes lost 3-1 to the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in the American Association West Division yesterday [September 3]. Fargo-Moorhead scored twice in the second inning before José Sermo’s solo home run in the third made it 3-0. Winnipeg pulled a run back in the seventh when Ray-Patrick Didder scored on Noah …
Proposed EU rules would curb Airbnb, short-term rental homes, draft shows
The EU is seeking to harmonise rules across Europe after authorities in cities including Paris, Barcelona and Venice cracked down on Airbnb
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BEDC backs Lumina financial literacy summit
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation has committed nearly $10,000 to support this month’s Lumina Festival Financial Literacy Summit, including subsidised tickets for entrepreneurs and students…
EQT to buy McGill and Partners in $2bn deal
EQT, the private equity group, is to acquire a majority stake in McGill and Partners in a deal valuing the London-headquartered specialty re/insurance broker at $2 billion.
Warburg Pincus, which backe…
Warburg Pincus, which backe…
Government raises charge on payroll tax payments by card
Savvy employers will have to move to direct debit payments to avoid an increase in their payroll tax outlay.
The Office of the Tax Commissioner has advised that as of October 1, the recharge fee appli…
The Office of the Tax Commissioner has advised that as of October 1, the recharge fee appli…
X-Roads juniors set for Virginia Cup
X-Roads junior players will get a taste of international competition this weekend when they take part in the Virginia Cup, one of the biggest youth tournaments on the United States East Coast.
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Bermuda gracefully bow out of Pickleball World Cup
Bermuda players went through a roller-coaster of emotions after exiting the Pickleball World Cup, courtesy of a 3-0 loss to the United States today.
When Emma Simmons, Vincent Chaves, Jose Barroso, Na…
When Emma Simmons, Vincent Chaves, Jose Barroso, Na…
House: legal barriers frustrate investigations of wedlock fraud
Attempts by immigration officials to intervene in suspected cases of marriage fraud got grounded by the island’s courts and have not continued since, MPs were told as a policy to deal with cases of “s…
Samsung insurers may acquire Canopius
The parent company of a Bermuda reinsurer may be acquired for $1.5 billion by insurance units of South Korean conglomerate Samsung.
The Reuters news agency has said the Korea Economic Daily reported …
The Reuters news agency has said the Korea Economic Daily reported …
Conduit Re hires three underwriters from PartnerRe
Three former Partner Re property underwriters have been appointed to new roles at Conduit Re, the Bermudian-based multi-line reinsurance business.
Parent company Conduit Holdings said the three new se…
Parent company Conduit Holdings said the three new se…
Labour Day changes trash collection schedules
A rollover schedule will be in place for island-wide trash collection next week as a result of the Labour Day public holiday on Monday.
Pickups for residential waste will move by one day, so that rubb…
Pickups for residential waste will move by one day, so that rubb…
Work advances on derelict buildings paper
A consultation paper looking at ways to bring derelict buildings back to life is expected to be published in the coming weeks, the Minister of Housing and Municipalities told the House of Assembly.
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Bermudian driver Kiwon Waldron guides Stop The Vanity to pace victory
Bermudian driver Kiwon Waldron secured another victory on the North American harness racing circuit with a front-running performance aboard Stop The Vanity at H
Bermuda’s Ann Symonds and Dave Abraham claim honours in Myrtle Beach
Bermuda’s golfers concluded their campaign at the Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championship in South Carolina in style, highlighted by a Gross Division t
Bermudian Nicholas Narraway battles to 37th in gruelling road race
Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway produced a gritty performance on the international stage, finishing 37th in a punishing edition of the Philadelphia Cycling