Bermuda: Opposition reiterates call for referendum ahead of CARICOM membership
A member of the main opposition One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) is calling on the government to hold a referendum ahead of Bermuda’s move towards gaining fully membership of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping.
Bermuda: Former premier seeking to re-enter active politics
The former Premier of Bermuda, Sir John Swan, has suggested that he could return to the political arena if he received support from the public.
Bermuda: Lawyer jailed for stealing clients’ funds
High Court judge has sentenced a 37-year-old lawyer, Tyrone Quinn, to 15 years in jail after he was found guilty of stealing almost half a million US dollars from his clients.
Bermuda gov’t signs MoU with banks to deal with housing shortage
The Bermuda government has entered into an agreement with local banks that is intended to address the acute housing shortage on the island as well as further stimulate economic growth.
Bermuda says full CARICOM Membership doesn’t guarantee free movement
Bermuda, the British Overseas Territory, which is seeking full membership of the regional integration movement, CARICOM, says it is however not contemplating being part of the region’s attempt to allow for the free movement of nationals across member states from March 31, this year.
Bermuda launches first National Cancer Control Plan
Bermuda makes a historic leap in healthcare with the unveiling of its inaugural National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP) for 2024-2030.
Bermuda: Police investigating discovery of laced heroin
Police have launched an investigation into the discovery of heroin suspected of being laced with the synthetic opioid fentanyl on the island after three people were treated at hospital for a possible overdose of the substance.
Digicel announces successful closing of consensual restructuring
Digicel Holdings (Bermuda) Limited (DHL and, together with its subsidiaries, the Company or the Group) and its board of directors are pleased to announce that it has successfully completed its consensual financial restructuring.
Digicel announces closing of consensual restructuring of $3.8B group debt
Digicel Holdings (Bermuda) Limited, together with its subsidiaries and its board of directors, have announced that it has successfully completed its financial restructuring.
Bermuda: Man found not guilty of killing national footballer
A 12-member jury has acquitted a Devonshire resident who had been accused of murdering a 23-year-old member of the national football team in 2021.