Bermuda
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Fake FDI tops global growth
Pope Francis this week exhorted the political leaders of Mauritius, known as a tax haven and enclave for shell companies, to promote policies that reduce income inequality and to…
There’s more to Bermuda than shorts
The tiny island surrounded by a turquoise Atlantic offers pink beaches, a mix of British and American culture and needs many US dollars.
Lonmin interdicts ‘unrest’ report
Advocacy group agrees not to make statements that will adversely affect company’s share price
‘Very large’ Hurricane Igor pounds tiny Bermuda
Hurricane Igor battered Bermuda with ferocious winds, waves and rain on Sunday, felling trees and power lines in the Atlantic island chain.
‘Dangerous’ Hurricane Igor heads toward Bermuda
Hurricane Igor approached Bermuda on Saturday packing powerful winds as the island’s premier warned to prepare for "one of the worst hurricanes".
Furyk wins play-off to take Grand Slam of Golf title
American Jim Furyk eagled the first play-off hole on Wednesday to defeat Ireland’s Padraig Harrington and win the 26th PGA Grand Slam of Golf.
Harrington, Furyk lead Grand Slam of Golf
Padraig Harrington and Jim Furyk shot two-under 68s to lead the PGA Grand Slam of Golf after the first round on Tuesday.
Harrington looks to improve swing
For double-Major winner Padraig Harrington, the most exclusive golf tournament of the year is also one of the most relaxing.
Tropical Storm Bertha rocks Bermuda
Storm surf thundered against beaches and winds knocked out power to thousands of Bermudians on Monday as Tropical Storm Bertha swept over the island.
Cabrera captures PGA Grand Slam crown
United States Open winner Angel Cabrera forced a play-off with an 18th-hole eagle, then birdied the third extra hole on Wednesday to beat Irishman Padraig Harrington and capture…
Harrington leads PGA Grand Slam in Bermuda
British Open champion Padraig Harrington had little time to enjoy the turquoise coastline below the Mid-Ocean Club, struggling to a three-under 67 and a one-shot lead on Tuesday…
Hurricane Florence approaches Bermuda
Hurricane Florence advanced towards Bermuda as residents made last-minute preparations for the storm that was expected to pass by the island on Monday. The storm’s maximum…
Hurricane Florence churns toward Bermuda
The sixth tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, Florence, strengthened into a hurricane in the open Atlantic on Sunday, United States forecasters said. The storm’s…
Most powerful storm in 50 years hits Bermuda
The most powerful hurricane to hit Bermuda in 50 years slammed into the British territory on Friday, unleashing deadly winds that split trees in half and swept trucks off roads.…