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BSX Closed For Remembrance Day Holiday

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of the Remembrance Day Public Holiday. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the Exchange will be closed on closed Monday, 11 November 2024, in observance of the Remembrance Day Public Holiday. The BSX will re-open on Tuesday, […]




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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 8 2024

November 8 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,526.08, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]




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UK Court Orders Confiscation After Conviction

A court in the U.K. has confiscated thousands of pounds from Marcus Weeks and Dalji Waldron after they were convicted of drug charges. The report from Lincolnshire Live said that two brothers “have had thousands of pounds confiscated after selling drugs to university students in Lincoln by taxi.” Marcus Weeks and Dalji Waldron were jailed for […]




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UK Court: Two Men Acquitted Of Terror Charges

A Bermuda-born man has been cleared of planning a terrorist attack in the United Kingdom following a trial held at the Old Bailey, while his cousin, also born in Bermuda, was cleared of failing to disclose a plot to authorities. A BBC story said, “A former chicken shop worker has been cleared of planning a […]




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Man Charged With Offences In UK Court

Jahkiel Samuels has been charged in a British court following an incident “where people in a café were reportedly threatened by a man with a gun.” The Nottinghamshire Police website said, “A man has been charged following an incident where people in a café were reportedly threatened by a man with a gun. “Jahkiel Samuels, […]




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UK Court: Jahkiel Samuels Sentenced To 3 Years

Jahkiel Samuels has been jailed for three years and four months in England after pleading guilty to charges of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a public place. The Nottinghamshire Police website said, “A man threatened two men with an imitation sawn-off […]




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Tech Tycoon Facing ‘Largest-Ever Tax Charge’

Robert T. Brockman, an American software tycoon, has been “charged with using a web of Caribbean entities to hide $2 billion in income in what prosecutors called the largest U.S. tax case ever against an individual.” A Bloomberg story said, “Robert T. Brockman, a Houston software tycoon, was charged with using a web of Caribbean […]




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U.S. Officials Thank Bermuda Police Service

The Bermuda Police Service was recently recognised by American officials for their role in the investigation of an alleged $2 billion tax fraud by tycoon Robert Brockman. The statement from the U.S Department of Justice said, “According to the indictment, Brockman, a resident of Houston, Texas, and Pitkin County, Colorado, used a web of offshore […]




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More Than $1B Of Brockman’s Assets Frozen

An American billionaire accused of allegedly “using a Bermuda-based family charitable trust and other offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes” has had more than $1B in assets frozen by Swiss prosecutors. A Bloomberg Quint story said, “Swiss prosecutors froze more than $1 billion held in bank […]




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Bermudian Fatally Shot By Georgia Police

Alonzo Leroy Landy, 32, was fatally shot by law enforcement officials in Fayette County, Georgia, USA, according to multiple American news reports and a statement from Georgia officials. A statement from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said, “On Sunday, November 29, 2020, the GBI was requested by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an […]




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Cayman Jails Two People For Covid-19 Breach

An American college student and her boyfriend have been jailed for four months in the Cayman Islands after breaking their Covid-19 rules, with the news apparently causing quite some interest in the USA, with ‘Cayman Islands’ trending as high as fourth in the U.S. rankings on Twitter this morning as people discussed the matter. Cayman — a […]




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Three Women Jailed In UK On Drug Charges

Three women – Catara Mattie, Shantori Daniels, and Shaliquah Talbot — have been jailed in the UK for attempting to smuggle around £50,000 [$67,840] worth of cocaine. A statement from the UK National Crime Agency said, “Three drug couriers who attempted to smuggle cocaine worth around £50,000 into the UK on the same flight into Gatwick […]




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Court: Damien Swan Jailed In UK For Assault

Damien Swan has been jailed in the United Kingdom for an assault on a former professional footballer as well as an incident in which he apparently allowed dogs to attack workers, according to multiple British media outlets. The BBC reported, “A man who split ex-footballer Gary McAllister’s lip in a ‘nasty’ attack in a popular nightspot has been […]




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Brockman’s Illness May Delay Tax Fraud Case

Robert Brockman – an American billionaire accused of allegedly “using a Bermuda-based family charitable trust and other offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes” – has been admitted to a Houston hospital following an unspecified medical event, causing the case against him to face a possible setback. […]




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Forensic Psychiatrist To Evaluate Brockman

Robert Brockman — the business tycoon charged in the United States in largest-ever tax case against a U.S. individual — will be evaluated by a team of three doctors. The Daily Beast story reported, “Robert Brockman—the software billionaire charged in the largest tax evasion case in American history, who has since claimed to have a […]




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Man Given 30 Month Prison Sentence In The UK

Trundae Darrell has been given a 30-month prison sentence after being convicted of drug offences in England. A statement from Staffordshire Police said, “A 30-year-old man has been jailed after being convicted of drug offences in Tamworth. “Trundae Darrell was detained by officers conducting a section 17 search on 31 March 2021. Three large packages of class […]




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Man Charged With Murder Of MP David Amess

25-year-old Ali Harbi Ali has been charged  in an English court with the murder of British MP David Amess –  who served as the Chair of the Britain-Bermuda All-Party Parliamentary Group –  according to the UK media. The Guardian’s report said, “Prosecutors have charged a man with the murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess and the […]




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Robert Brockman ‘May Not Be Mentally Fit’

Robert Brockman – an American billionaire accused of allegedly using trusts and offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes – may not be mentally fit to stand trial after two medical experts reversed their opinions regarding a potential dementia diagnosis, the U.S. media has reported. A report […]




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Bahamas Court Hears Boat Heading For Bermuda

A law enforcement officer testified in a Bahamian Court about allegedly discovering “suspected cocaine” on a vessel that the defendants — who have denied the charges — claimed was “heading for Bermuda.” The Bahamas media reported, “A Drug Enforcement Unit officer yesterday testified about discovering three bags with suspected cocaine on a vessel captained by […]




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Argentina Rugby Player Murdered In France

Former Argentina rugby player Federico Martin Aramburu — who played in multiple Bermuda World Rugby Classics — was fatally shot in France this weekend. The BBC reported, “Former Argentina international Federico Martin Aramburu was reportedly shot dead in France early on Saturday. “The 42-year-old, who was capped 22 times, played at the 2007 World Cup […]




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Suspect Arrested Over Murder Of Rugby Star

A man has been arrested in Hungary in connection with the murder in Paris last weekend of former Argentina rugby player Federico Aramburu – who played in multiple Bermuda World Rugby Classics. A source at the Paris prosecutor’s office told Reuters today that Frenchman Loik Le Priol was arrested last night. Hungarian police did not immediately […]




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Court: Man Found Guilty Of Murdering MP Amess

A man has been found guilty in a British court of murdering Sir David Amess. a British MP who served as the Chair of the Britain-Bermuda All-Party Parliamentary Group. The BBC website reported, “An IS fanatic has been found guilty of murdering Sir David Amess MP. The Southend West MP was stabbed more than 20 times during a constituency […]




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Billionaire Must Stand Trial In Tax-Evasion Case

The judge overseeing the case against Robert Brockman – an American billionaire accused of allegedly “using a Bermuda-based family charitable trust and other offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes” – has rejected his claims that dementia leaves him incompetent to stand trial. The Bloomberg website said, […]




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Brockman Faces 2023 Trial In Tax-Evasion Case

The judge overseeing Robert Brockman’s case – an American billionaire accused of allegedly “using a Bermuda-based family charitable trust and other offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes” – tentatively set his trial date for February 23, 2023. The report said, “The judge overseeing billionaire Robert Brockman’s tax-evasion […]




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BBC: Bevan Faces Losing Pension After Theft

Authorities are reportedly “seeking funds” from Jeffrey Bevan‘s pension following his conviction for stealing from the Bermudian Government. The BBC reported, “An accountant who stole £1.7m from the Bermudian government is facing losing his pension as attempts to claw back money he took continue. Jeffrey Bevan made more than 50 fake payments to himself after moving with […]




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BBC: Bevan Facing Loss Of Pension In Court

Former accountant Jeffrey Bevan, “who stole nearly £2m from the Bermuda government” is facing a hearing to determine if he will lose his pension. A BBC story said, “A former Welsh government and BBC accountant who stole nearly £2m from the Bermuda government faces a hearing to decide if he will lose his pension. “Jeffrey […]




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Binance Fined Billions By U.S. Authorities

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has agreed to plead guilty and and pay a $50 million fine, and Binance itself also pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $4.3 billion in fines and restitution to the U.S. government. A New York Times story said, “Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, pleaded […]




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Court: Three People Jailed In England

Zarie Jackson-Burchall, Shanikae Smith-Gardener and Jahrico Smith Gardener have been sentenced to prison time in England after being convicted of offenses related to ‘kidnap and false imprisonment.’ A statement from the West Yorkshire Police said, “Two men and one woman have been jailed for their part in a kidnap in Bradford. Zarie Jackson-Burchall, 27 of no fixed abode […]




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Video: Tyler Christopher Earns Boxing Win

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Tyler Christopher delivered a disciplined and measured display to defeat Cameroonian Serge Ambomo on points in the main event at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport yesterday [May 18]. The southpaw deployed a piston-like jab and straight left-hand punches to control the four-round super-welterweight contest, improving his unblemished record to nine wins, with […]




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Video: Simmons Earns First-Round Win In Mexico

[Written by Stephen Wright] Boxer Saundre “Dash” Simmons scored his third successive first-round stoppage win with a TKO over Mexican Victor Aceves in Tijuana yesterday [May 19]. Simmons dropped Aceves [2-7-2] twice in the opening stanza before the referee waved the fight off, handing the Bermudian his fourth straight victory since turning professional. Dismantling his […]




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Video: 2024 Newport Bermuda Race Recap

The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race ended with a Prize Giving Ceremony at the Pier 6 Complex on Front Street, A spokesperson said, “The 53rd Newport Bermuda Race officially came to a close, as winners and award recipients were honored at the Race’s Prize Giving Ceremony at the Pier 6 Complex on Front Street. The ceremony […]




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Video: BOA Announce Bermuda’s Olympic Team

[Updated] The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] is holding a press conference this afternoon [July 8] to formally announce the team for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 2.12pm: The Olympic team was officially announced, with eight athletes set to […]




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Video: Zeiko Lewis Scores For Union Omaha

Bermuda winger Zeiko Lewis scored his first goal for Union Omaha in their penalty shoot-out defeat away to Forward Madison in the group stage of the Jägermeister Cup last Thursday [August 29]. Lewis fired home a half-volley in the 29th minute to pull a goal back for his side and make it 2-1. The match […]




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Hopkins And White Race In Elite Time-Trial

[Updated with video] Bermuda cyclists Kaden Hopkins and Conor White competed in the elite men’s time-trial at the UCI World Cycling Championships in Zurich, Switzerland, today [September 22]. Hopkins, who competes in the road race next weekend, finished 32nd and White 39th in a field of 59 riders. Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel won the race in […]




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Video: Bermuda Defeat St. Lucia In Volleyball

[Updated] The Bermuda national women’s volleyball team is matching up against St. Lucia this afternoon [Oct 19] as part of the ECVA Women’s Volleyball Championships, and you can tune in and watch live below. Update: Bermuda defeated St Lucia, marking their second consecutive victory in this event. Related Stories Video: Bermuda Defeat British Virgin Islands […]




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Video: Zeiko Lewis Scores For Union Omaha

Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis — who just returned to his professional team after playing for Bermuda in the recent Concacaf matches — scored for Union Omaha as they defeated South Georgia Tormenta FC by a score of 3-2. Related Stories Video: Lewis Scores In Omaha’s Semi-Final Video: Zeiko Lewis Scores For Union Omaha Video: Zeiko Lewis […]




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Video: Flora Of Bermuda Places Third At Ascot

Flora Of Bermuda, owned by Bermuda Racing, claimed a third-place finish at Ascot in the prestigious Group One Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes in England last weekend. Drawn in stall 20 in the 20-strong field, the three-year-old, who went off a 25-1, ran strongly on the soft ground under jockey Oisin Murphy. Simon Scupham, founder […]




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Video: Bermuda In Pickleball Opening Ceremony

The Bermuda national pickleball team took part in the Pickleball World Cup opening ceremony in Lima, Peru, yesterday [October 22]. Athletes from the Pickleball Association of Bermuda [PAB] will compete in the Open Elite Men’s Division, Junior Division, Women’s Division, Senior Men’s Division and Senior Women’s Division. Bermuda will compete against 27 nations in the […]




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Video: Bermuda Compete In ECVA Men’s Opener

The Bermuda Volleyball Association Men’s National Team Program have started competing in the 2024 ECVA Senior Men’s Championships. Bermuda have been drawn in pool A along with Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, British Virgin Islands, and Sint Eustatius. The Bermuda men’s team began with a match against Grenada, falling 3 – 1. Bermuda won the first set […]




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Bill To Create Sandbox For Energy Innovators

Legislation to create a regulatory sandbox will “allow innovators in the energy sector both the physical and legislative space to carry out their development and testing of technologies,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 20] the Minister said, “Today I am tabling the Bill entitled the […]




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Greenrock Release Offshore Wind Report

Greenrock released a report from BVG Associates “to help progress offshore wind as a key potential element of a sustainable, low carbon energy system for Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s greenhouse gas emissions need to reduce 60% by 2030 to align with international efforts to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees centigrade. If warming exceeds […]




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Govt: Draft Fuels Bill For Public Consultation

The Government has introduced the Draft Consultation Fuels Bill and is inviting the public to provide feedback by emailing the Department of Energy at energy@gov.bm by September 7th. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will recall the efforts of the Department of Energy that led to the Government’s adoption of Bermuda’s National Fuels Policy in […]




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Greenrock To Host Sponsor Forum On October 7

In its mission to “raise awareness and funds to support” the Offshore Wind Feasibility Study Series, developed in collaboration with UK-based Offshore Wind Experts, BVG & Associates, Greenrock will be holding a sponsor forum at the Chubb Building, from 12.00pm to 2.00pm, on Friday [Oct 7]. “The forum, designed to host existing and potential supporters […]




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Premier: Gasoline Prices Fall In January

“Today I am pleased to report that the price at the pump for gasoline has fallen 5.2 cents from the price cap put in place in February 2022,” announced Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt. Premier Burt continued, “As a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine, consumers worldwide faced record-high gas prices; however, the […]




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Caribbean Energy Professionals Meet

Energy professionals from 12 Caribbean countries recently met to learn about Bermuda’s clean energy progress. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently [30 March], Acting Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban gave closing remarks highlighting Bermuda’s clean energy progress and learnings to energy professionals from 12 Caribbean island nations, including Turks and Caicos, Saint Lucia, […]




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Gasoline Prices Expected To Remain Same

“The price at the pump for Gasoline as of Tuesday, May 16, 2023, is expected to remain at 234.1 cents/litre,” announced Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt. “This price is equal to the February 2022 level of 234.10 cents/litre, at which prices were capped for the last fourteen months while global prices soared.” Without […]




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RA Public Consultation: Offshore Wind Farm

As part of the next steps for Bermuda’s Integrated Resource Plan [IRP], the Regulatory Authority [RA], is “exploring new sources of clean energy in the form of an offshore wind farm and is inviting the public to hear about the preliminary results prior to making a decision.” Nigel Burgess, Acting Chief Executive at the RA […]




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Gasoline Prices Expected To Remain Same

“The price at the pump for Gasoline as of Friday, June 16, 2023, will remain at 234.10 cents/litre,” announced Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt. “This price is equal to the February 2022 level of 234.10 cents/litre, at which prices were capped for the last fifteen months. “Diesel, for the third consecutive month, is […]




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Adrift Oil Barrel Safely Recovered From Water

A cruise ship “sighted a suspected oil barrel adrift in Murrays Anchorage” and it was safely recovered from the water. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Monday 17th July, 11:40am – Bermuda Radio was notified by the inbound cruise ship Vision of the Seas, that they had sighted a suspected oil barrel adrift in […]




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Ariel Re Relaunches Clean Energy Division

Global [re]insurer Ariel Re has relaunched its Clean Energy division as Ariel Green, “recognizing the increasingly crucial role of Technology Performance Insurance in accelerating innovation in solar, energy storage, hydrogen, and bioenergy to help curb climate change.” A spokesperson said, “Ariel Re has insured $30bn worth of assets on six continents, covering over 30 clean […]