The companies operate food retail and convenience store networks across Britain, with overlapping operations in some areas
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Britain’s competition watchdog on Tuesday said retailer Co-operative Group’s acquisition of regional convenience store operator Southern Co-operative could reduce competition in some markets.
The companies operate food retail and convenience store networks across Britain, with overlapping operations in some areas.
• The Competition and Markets Authority said Co-operative Group and Southern Co-operative have until September 22 to offer legally binding undertakings to address its concerns.
• A Substantial Lessening of Competition — a legal test — finding at Phase 1 does not block the deal but signals that the regulator has identified competition concerns that must be addressed before proceeding without a Phase 2 probe.
• Co-operative Group, one of Britain’s largest food retailers, operates more than 2,500 stores; Southern Co-operative runs convenience stores, funeral homes and Starbucks outlets across southern England.
• Southern Co-op’s profits have declined over the past three years, with last year’s cyberattack on Co-op further hurting its performance. The two already work closely through the Federal Retail Trading Society, a buying and supply group.
Reporting by Ankita Bora in Bengaluru; Editing by Joyjeet Das
Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, Police attended a traffic collision involving two motorcycles at the junction of Bishop Spencer Road and Palmetto Road, Pembroke.
It appears a 33-year-old female motorcycle rider was traveling west along Palmetto Road, when she attempted to negotiate a left hand turn onto Bishop Spencer Road. As she did so, a 42-year-old male motorcyclist, also traveling west on Palmetto Road, collided with her.
The male motorcyclist suffered a serious but non-life threatening head injury. The female bike rider sustained a back injury, the extent of which was unknown.
They were both transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment of their injuries.
The bike ridden by the male was unlicensed and uninsured.
The collision resulted in the roadway being closed for approximately three hours while the scene of the incident was forensically processed.
An investigation into this incident is now being carried out and anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information that could progress the investigation, is asked to contact Constable Khamp Edwards, by calling the Hamilton Police Station at 247-1704 or, via e-mail, kedwards@bps.bm
Bermuda’s triathletes showcased immense grit and endurance against the world’s elite, successfully conquering a demanding Ironman 70.3 World Championship course.
Will Green led the island’s contingent home with a masterclass in tactical pacing across the Men’s 30–34 category. After clocking 33:38 in the water and a disciplined 3:25:14 on the bike, Green unleashed a blistering 1:44:34 half-marathon split to finish in 5:53:20—breaking the six-hour barrier to place 288th in his division and 2,064th overall.
In the women’s field, Becky Ronaldson delivered a resilient, sub-seven-hour display in the F40–44 division. Following a 43:03 swim and a 3:57:35 bike split, she closed out with a 2:05:26 run to finish in 6:57:21, securing 308th in her group.
Nicola Hallett displayed similar resolve in the F50–54 division, clocking 4:03:28 on the bike and 2:17:24 on the run to cross the line in 7:25:23, taking 233rd in her class.
The day’s standout divisional result came courtesy of Pauline Green in the F65–69 category. Anchored by a 50:09 swim, a 4:13:28 bike split, and a composed 2:24:47 run, Green stopped the clock at 7:48:12 to claim an impressive 25th place in her age group, capping a memorable international outing for the Bermudian squad.
Some 76% of Americans said they believe vaccines against measles, mumps and rubella are safe for kids, down from 84% in a May 2020 Reuters/Ipsos poll
FILE PHOTO: MMR vaccines sit inside a medical refrigerator in Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S., February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Jayla Whitfield-Anderson/File Photo
International News via Reuters:
Americans’ trust in vaccines for deadly childhood diseases including measles has fallen in recent years, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found, a troubling sign for the country as it experiences its worst measles outbreaks in decades.
The four-day poll, completed on Monday, showed that a bipartisan majority of the nation still backs vaccinating children against measles, a disease that largely disappeared from the U.S. for more than two decades until a resurgence took hold in recent years following a decline in vaccination rates.
Some 76% of Americans said they believe vaccines against measles, mumps and rubella are safe for kids, down from 84% in a May 2020 Reuters/Ipsos poll. The declining trust was most pronounced among Republicans, as some in the party have downplayed the importance of vaccines.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in August that called for reducing the number of immunizations on the federal childhood vaccination schedule from 17 to 11. The Republican president’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was a longtime anti-vaccine activist before Trump made him health secretary. In that role, he has sought to overhaul U.S. vaccine policy, pushing for fewer vaccines for children.
WORST OUTBREAK IN 35 YEARS
Pennsylvania, Utah and South Carolina are grappling with measles outbreaks this year. Pennsylvania announced three measles-related deaths in recent weeks. The country has tallied more than 3,000 confirmed infections this year, the most in 35 years.
Measles, which can cause symptoms including fever, rash and respiratory issues, is highly contagious but easily preventable with the measles, mumps and rubella combination vaccine, a routine shot for children that is 97% effective in preventing infection after two doses. It is typically given at age 12 to 15 months and then again at age 4 to 6 years.
Average U.S. vaccination coverage among kindergarten children dropped last year to 92.5%, according to CDC data, below the 95% level experts say is necessary to achieve so-called herd immunity that can protect those in the community unable to get the vaccine.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll showed just 19% of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of the measles outbreak, compared with 52% who disapprove. The rest said they didn’t have a view or didn’t answer the question.
ONCE-UNTHINKABLE MILESTONE
Trump has rarely spoken about the measles outbreak, even as the U.S. is widely expected to lose its measles elimination status later this year after outbreaks that began last year led to sustained transmission. That is a once-unthinkable milestone for a country that had prided itself on eradicating the disease more than two decades ago through high vaccination rates.
Registered voters in the Reuters/Ipsos survey picked Democrats over Republicans by 45% to 25% when asked which party has a better approach to stopping infectious diseases like measles.
That might be worrisome for some Republicans as the party seeks to keep control of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections, though vaccines and disease are far from the top concerns to voters.
Some 31% of voters said they were very worried about measles outbreaks, compared to 58% who said the same about their cost of living.
After Pennsylvania announced two measles-related deaths last month, Kennedy again repeated the false claim that the MMR vaccine contains aborted fetus debris and cast doubt on whether measles played a role in the deaths. Pennsylvania announced a third measles-related death this week.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll, which was conducted online and nationwide, gathered responses from 1,143 U.S. adults and had a margin of error of 3 percentage points.
Reporting by Jason Lange and Yasmeen Abutaleb in Washington; Editing by Scott Malone and Bill Berkrot
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.59% to 10,634.49 points by 1000 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.46%
A worker walks near an LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) branded cube inside the LSEG headquarters in Paternoster Square, London, Britain, September 8, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville
International News via Reuters:
London shares slipped to two-month lows on Tuesday as rising oil prices pushed bond yields higher globally over inflation concerns, while investors assessed a batch of domestic economic data ahead of a central bank policy verdict later this week.
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.59% to 10,634.49 points by 1000 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.46%.
• Heavyweight lenders and investment banks and brokerages were the top drags on the index, with Standard Chartered down 1.7% and Aberdeen dropping 2.6%.
• Precious and industrial metal miners also fell 1% and 1.7%, respectively, tracking weaker copper and gold prices. [MET/L] [GOL]
• Global bond yields soared, with 30-year Gilts at their highest since 1998 at 5.91%, as investors bet that escalating Middle East tensions and oil above $100 could prompt central banks to hike interest rates.
• A report said that the Bank of England is poised to announce this week that it will stop selling 20- and 30-year gilts, potentially freeing up some cash for finance minister John Healey.
• On the data front, Britain’s jobs market stayed weak in the third quarter, while a separate report showed grocery price inflation increased to 2.3% over the four weeks to September 6. The official data on inflation is due on Wednesday.
• Traders see the Bank of England leaving interest rates unchanged at its monetary policy meeting later this week, but still see rates rising by at least 48.9 basis points by year-end, LSEG-compiled data showed.
• Wickes Group gained 10% after the home improvement retailer reported strong third-quarter trading, driven by mid-single-digit growth in retail like-for-like revenue.
• Online reviews platform Trustpilot’s shares plummeted 13.7% as its decision to leave its earnings outlook unchanged disappointed investors, despite strong AI-led revenues.
Reporting by Anand Gopal and Johann M Cherian in Bengaluru
2 motorcycles collide, one rider in hospital with serious head injury
Police statement:
There has been a serious road traffic collision involving two motorcycles at the junction of Bishop Spencer and Palmetto roads, Pembroke.
It is understood that one of the bike riders has been transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, for what is said to be a serious but head injury.
The roadway is currently blocked with eastbound traffic being diverted along St. Monica’s Road and west bound traffic is being diverted onto Roberts Avenue.
Motorists are advised to approach these diversion points with caution and follow the instructions of officers at those locations.
Is the PLP’s core identity being tested by its internal leadership election?
Is the PLP’s core identity being tested by its internal leadership election?
An apparent influx of OBA converts triggered moves to limit the influence of all newcomers and vet others.
PLP Leader David Burt broke his silence on the matter last week – and raised further questions about the attempts to amend membership rules.
Gary Foster Skelton presents a political overview of the situation.
WATCH the report above. Transcription below…
Just how much influence could former OBA members or supporters of other parties have on the PLP’s internal leadership election?
This is clearly an area of concern amongst the party faithful – resulting in efforts to amend membership rules.
As we’ve reported previously, the PLP Central Committee passed two amendments on August 24th – the first seeks to vet new members coming from other parties; the second requires new members to wait a year before they are eligible to become delegates – and only delegates can vote for the next party leader at the Annual General Conference.
Both amendments are currently blocked by a court injunction acquired by leadership contender Curtis Dickinson.
Regarding the first amendment, comments from PLP Leader David Burt last week suggest the risk of alleged political interlopers is proportionately small…
He said, “let’s pretend there’s about 4000 members of the Progressive Labor Party. This might apply to ten people in total. We’re not talking about – exactly, we’re not talking about a large amount of people…
“Most people who were candidates for the One Bermuda Alliance aren’t joining the Progressive Labor Party. But there were a few instances that were reported.”
Other sources have told us that there may be more than a hundred new members who have come from other parties.
Is there a risk that such a number could alter the DNA of the PLP, and affect the result of this leadership election?
…And are there some who believe that all new members in this election carry the risk of being OBA or FDM trespassers – or at least of not being in sync with the PLP’s core goals?
Last week, we asked the PLP Leader about the other change that had been put forward…
GFS: “…there was a Second Amendment proposed as well that will require new party members to wait a year before they could become a delegate, which was one of the things a delegate can do is vote in a leadership election.”
David Burt, PLP Leader: “Well, vote in any election inside the party, because delegates are the ones who are responsible for selecting the party executive… This was not to say that new members could not vote… This was saying that new members are not eligible to be elected as a delegate for a year, or in the party executive position.”
GFS: “So, they could vote in the branch?”
David Burt, PLP Leader: “Absolutely…”
Limiting the influence of new members is not uncommon in political parties across the world. The PLP LEader added that, in most parties, there’s a period of service before you can vote at all.
…but the Central Committee tried to change these rules in the middle of an election campaign – moving the stumps as the bowler makes his run-up, if you will.
In fact, the rule changes were voted on and backed by the C.C. not once, but twice, in two separate meetings.
The message from party HQ is clear – ‘we don’t want former OBA members or those from other political entities automatically joining our party’.
…but only the first amendment specifically targets such individuals.
The second amendment affects all new members, and could significantly impact any leadership candidate who has successfully brought in new PLP members during his or her election campaign.
We’ve asked the campaign offices of both Jason Hayward and Curtis Dickinson to tell us how many new PLP memberships each of their camps has brought in. Mr Hayward couldn’t give us a number, and Mr Dickinson’s office had not responded as of news time.
Sources tell us that Mr. Dickinson may have brought in between 1,500 and 2,000. Critics of the Dickinson camp suggest the numbers have been inflated – and that the number is no higher than 500 new members.
Either way, Mr Dickinson appears to be the candidate who has the most to lose from any changes to membership rules – hence the legal fight.
He is seen as being on the centre-right – or fiscally conservative wing – of the PLP, and is therefore more appealing to erstwhile OBA supporters than Jason Hayward, who comes from a union background.
The PLP has always been tight-lipped about internal party matters, and we know little about the discussions within the Central Committee or the nature of any debate that might have followed.
What we do know is that the two amendments were proposed and voted on separately. Whether the first amendment – the headline-grabbing, politically pungent one that blocks former OBA members – was pushed harder than the second, more consequential amendment – which effectively limits the influence of all new party members… this, we just don’t know.
We do know that they were both presented at the same meetings, and one might wonder if the two issues were perceived as two sides of the same coin… but this is conjecture.
It remains fair to ask – why now? Why amend the rules after a leadership campaign has already started?
They didn’t change the rules for previous PLP leadership elections – including when David Burt beat Dennis Lister, when Marc Bean beat Walton Brown, when Paula Cox beat Terry Lister, when Dr Ewart Brown beat Alex Scott…
…any of those candidates who brought in new members, building up the grass roots of the party per se, could do so while drawing support for their campaign.
Outgoing PLP leader David Burt actually called for a membership drive at last year’s Annual General Conference, saying that “we must be ready to invite first time voters, returning students, young professionals, and those who have never joined any political party before.”
Is this a case of, ‘be careful what you wish for’?
For the time being at least, leadership contender Curtis Dickinson has successfully acquired a court injunction against the two new amendments.
His lawyers argued that the process used to implement the changes was against the PLP Constitution.
In broader terms, the battle lines are fairly clear; Curtis Dickinson believes it’s wrong to move the goalposts mid-game, and the PLP’s Central Committee doesn’t want political outsiders lacing up for the home team.
With the leadership election just over a month away, it’s all to play for.
The tenth anniversary celebration of World Investor Week will commence on Monday, 5 October 2026, with a public education campaign dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of financial literacy, investor awareness and informed decision-making. The Bermuda Monetary Authority (Authority or BMA) will launch the week-long campaign, under the theme ‘Invest in Your Future, Protect It Today, from 5–9 October 2026. The BMA invites all members of the public, investors and financial services professionals to join us in celebrating World Investor Week.
To mark this milestone anniversary, the Authority will host a special webinar, available to the general public, entitled ‘Future Proofing Finance: Skills, Technology and Opportunity for Tomorrow’ on Thursday, 8 October 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Financial services professionals and subject-matter experts from the BMA will share insights on long-term financial decision-making in an evolving digital environment. Members of the public can register for this free event until 1 October. The webinar will also feature educational content that equips next-generation investors with practical skills and approaches to financial literacy and investor protection.
This year’s overall focus is supporting investors in making informed, fact-based decisions amid evolving market conditions. Key themes are investor resilience, digital deception and fraud prevention. This year’s event offers an opportunity to review smart investor habits and tips featured on the Authority’s website and social media channels.
The BMA’s participation in World Investor Week is led by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). Each year, IOSCO brings together organisations from over 100 jurisdictions to drive awareness around trending issues for investors. Last year’s event brought together 137 participants from 118 jurisdictions, with activities reaching millions of individuals globally.
Principal themes and smart investor habits featured in the 2026 campaign include, but are not limited to, the following:
Investor Resilience – Equip investors with long-term behavioural discipline and portfolio resilience
Key Takeaways
Recognises that market volatility is normal; maintains a disciplined long-term strategy and resists reactive decisions
Establishes an emergency fund and manages debt prudently before committing funds to market investment
Recognises behavioural bias, loss aversion, herd mentality, overconfidence and recency bias distort decisions
Regularly reviews and rebalances portfolios to ensure continued alignment with long-term goals as circumstances evolve
Digital Deception – Build investors’ critical capacity to evaluate, question and identify misleading or deceptive online content
Understands that AI tools, including robo-advisors and algorithmic platforms, can support investment decisions but are not a substitute for independent research and sound judgement
Stays alert to deepfakes, fabricated video endorsements, synthetic influencer content, and cloned voice fraud, which are increasingly being used to deceive investors
Understands that AI platforms may be designed to maximise user engagement and trading frequency, which may not be aligned with long-term investor goals
Scam Alert – Equip investors to recognise, test and report investment fraud and scam tactics
Verify the registration and regulatory authorisation of any investment professional or platform before committing any funds
Understand that any promise of high returns with little or no risk is a universal and unambiguous red flag for investment funds with no exceptions
Recognise relationship investment scams (pig butchering) where online relationships are used to gradually introduce fraudulent investments
Report suspected fraud to the relevant authority immediately to help protect yourself and other investors
For more information, please visit IOCO’s global World Investor Week 2026 campaign website.
Vantara Relocation (“Vantara Relocation”), Bermuda’s specialist relocation services provider, has entered into a new agreement with Tax Advisory Partnership to provide UK and US tax compliance and advisory services to clients relocating to or from Bermuda.
The agreement strengthens Vantara Relocation’s ability to provide clients with a comprehensive relocation experience by connecting them with specialist tax professionals as part of their broader move. Tax Advisory Partnership will provide advice and compliance support for eligible clients with UK and US tax considerations, helping individuals and families understand and manage their tax obligations when relocating across jurisdictions.
“Tax is an important consideration for anyone making an international move, particularly executives and families relocating between the UK or the US and Bermuda,” said Elizabeth Sloan, Co-Founder & COO of Vantara Relocation. “Our clients want a seamless experience and access to trusted specialists who understand the complexities that can arise when moving internationally. This agreement with Tax Advisory Partnership allows us to connect our clients with experienced UK and US tax advisers while Vantara remains focused on delivering the practical, personal support that makes a relocation successful.”
Jamie Favell, Partner, Tax Advisory Partnership, said: “We are delighted to work with Vantara Relocation. International relocation can create significant tax considerations, and early advice can make a meaningful difference to the outcome for individuals and families. Our collaboration with Vantara provides clients with access to specialist UK and US tax compliance and advisory expertise at an important stage of their relocation journey.”
Under the agreement, Vantara Relocation will introduce clients requiring UK or US tax advice to Tax Advisory Partnership, subject to the client’s consent. Canadian clients will be referred to a specialist third-party provider for appropriate Canadian tax compliance and advisory services.
The collaboration forms part of Vantara Relocation’s growing network of trusted professional partners, designed to give relocating executives, families and corporate clients access to the specialist services they need before, during and after a move to Bermuda.
Vantara Relocation provides fixed-fee relocation services including immigration and work permits, home search and lease negotiation, school search, banking and utilities, orientation, household setup, lifestyle introductions, domestic staffing and pet relocation.
This evening, beneath the historic Rubber Tree in Warwick, the community gathered for a Service of Remembrance, Lament, and Dedication, marking the lives of seventy-seven men, women, and children of African descent buried at the site. Many were free and enslaved people whose graves were unmarked and then later destroyed during the construction of the Warwick Post Office by the government of the day.
The service formed part of St. Mary the Virgin Church’s 400th Anniversary observances under the theme, “Generations of Faith: Honouring Our Past, Celebrating Our Present and Glorifying Our Future.”
The service was attended by His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Andrew Murdoch, CMG, CVO, followed in order of precedence by the Honorable Joan Dillas-Wright, JP, President of the Senate; Members of the Senate and the House of Assembly; the Honorable Neville Tyrrell, JP, MP, Chairman of the Warwick Parish Council; MP Paul Wilmot; the Hon. Douglas DeCouto, JP, MP; former Members of Parliament Dale Butler and Terry Lister; C25 PLP candidate Joanne Ball-Burgess, C27 OBA candidate Dion Smith; and other invited guests.
Participating clergy included Canon Dr. Sharon Prentis, Dr. Evroyd Weeks, the Venerable Archdeacon John Stow, and members of the Warwick Ministerial Alliance, along with clergy and congregations from churches across the island.
Present were members of St. Mary’s Church; Ed Christopher, Town Crier; and the Cedar Hill Salvation Army Band, under the direction of Bandmaster Warren Jones, who provided the evening’s musical offerings.
Representatives from Purvis Parish School, Warwick Academy, Warwick Preschool, CURB, the Human Rights Commission, the African Diaspora Trail Committee, Warwick Workmen’s Club, the PHC Zebras, the Irish Lodges in Bermuda, the Progressive Labour Party, the Bahá’ís of Bermuda, and other community organizations attended the service.
Credit: Douglas De Couto
During the service, wreaths were laid at the Rubber Tree Memorial by His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Andrew Murdoch, CMG, CVO; the Hon. Neville Tyrrell, JP, MP; the Hon. Douglas DeCouto, JP, MP; the Ministerial Alliance of Warwick; the African Diaspora Trail Committee; CURB; the Irish Lodges in Bermuda; PHC Zebras; Warwick Workmen’s Club; the Progressive Labour Party; and the Bahá’ís of Bermuda.
At the unmarked grave in St. Mary’s Cemetery, wreaths were laid by the Right Reverend Nicholas Dill, Bishop of Bermuda, who presided at the service, and by the Reverend Carl W. O. Williams, Priest-in-Charge of St. Mary the Virgin, Warwick, who assisted throughout the liturgy and offered prayers at the grave.
During the service, the recovered names of those interred at the Rubber Tree were read aloud. Through the research of historian Andrew Bermingham and Janet Bento, these individuals have been identified and their names documented.
The recovered names identified thus far are:
1. Adams, Clifford Wellington, aged 5 years, 4 months
2. Astwood, Phoebe, aged 60
3. Baptiste, Joseph, aged 63
4. Bascome, John, aged 45
5. Bascome, Edward, aged 20
6. Basden, Peter, aged 70
7. Basset, John, aged 23
8. Bean, Elizabeth, aged 65
9. Bean, Arthur Picott, aged 11 months
10. Beek, Joseph, aged 70
11. Bond, James, aged 70
12. Brangman, Richard, aged 3
13. Butterfield, Ann, aged 17
14. Caisey, Jane, aged 35
15. Conyers, Benjamin, aged 56
16. Conyers, James, aged 50
17. Conyers, Dinah, aged 65
18. Darrell, Robert Benjamin, aged 5
19. DeShield, William Henry, aged 7 months
20. Dickinson, Caesar, aged 78
21. Dilworth, Cecilia, aged 1
22. Facey, William Stanley, aged 32
23. Francis, Anthony, aged 75
24. Fubler, Edward, aged 2
25. Fubler, Sarah, aged 72
26. Fubler, Jane, aged 27
27. Geary, Nancy, aged 66
28. Geary, Rose Ann, aged 55
29. Gilbert, no name recorded, aged 5 months
30. Green, Joanna Susan, aged 3 months
31. Jennings, Ellen, aged 5
32. Jones, Venus, aged 45
33. Jones, William, aged 1 day
34. Lovell, Brown Beresford, aged 15 weeks
35. Matson, Lewis, aged 70
36. Mills, Maria Ann, aged 1
37. Morgan, Frances, aged 32
38. Morgan, Sarah Ann, aged 15 years, 11 months
39. Morgan, Susannah Catherine, aged 11
40. Nelmes, Sarah, aged 71
41. Parker, Nathaniel, aged 18 months
42. Pitt, Joe, aged 60
43. Raynor, Robert Benjamin, aged 14 years, 2 months
44. Reed, Benjamin, aged 80
45. Richardson, Jane, aged 10 months
46. Robinson, Matt, aged 75
47. Rolling, Sarah, aged 68
48. Sherlock, Eveleen, aged 14 years, 2 months
49. Simons, Sophia, aged 12
50. Simons, Caroline, aged 20
51. Simons, Peter, aged 70
52. Simons, Frances Adelaide, aged 14 months
53. Smith, Sarah Frances, aged 6 months
54. Smith, Margaret, aged 2
55. Smith, Betty, aged 90
56. Smith, Grace, aged 72
57. Stovell, Hannah, aged 73
58. Tacklyn, Merriman, aged 57
59. Talbot, Deborah, aged 70
60. Taylor, Sarah, aged 75
61. Tucker, Susannah Catherine, aged 21
62. Tucker, Mariah, aged 39
63. Tucker, Richard, aged 17
64. Tucker, Thomas, aged 76
65. Tucker, Joseph, aged 8 days
66. Tucker, James, aged 8 days
67. Walburn, Bessett, aged 60
68. Waldron, Joseph, aged 70
69. Waldron, Betty, aged 26
70. Waldron, Elizabeth, aged 2 months
71. Waldron, Luel Winifred, aged 8 months
72. White, Robert Benjamin, aged 65
73. Williams, Nancy, aged 22 or 25 days
74. Wilson, Dabby, aged 70
75. Wilson, Joseph, aged 4
76. Wilson, Benjamin, aged 2
77. Wilson, Israel, aged 60
78. Wilson, Harriett, aged 65 (please check as this list has more than 77)
Research into those buried at the site continues.
Through prayer, music, reflection, and wreath-laying, those in attendance commemorated the site’s history and the lives of those buried there.
Changes under the Cost-of-Living Commission Amendment (No.2) Bill 2026 were rejected in the Upper House today by a tie 4-4 vote
Senators were split, 50-50 on changes to laws under the Cost of Living Commission Amendment (No.2) Bill 2026, that would see greater price transparency and monitoring mechanisms implemented for local grocers.
The bill received criticism from the Opposition and some stakeholders who argued the bill was flawed in its current form.
Reacting to the news, Opposition Senator and Shadow Home Affairs Minister Dwayne Robinsons said the bill would have negatively impacted consumer choice, market competition, and Bermudian employment.
He said: ” My recommendation is that the Minister take the time to truly consult with industry stakeholders and work on a plan to address the high shipping costs for our local businesses providing essential commodities.
“I would encourage her to reflect on the effectiveness of her strategy of attempting to pressure or shame independent senators in the public domain to influence their vote.”
Government Senators Ryan Robinson Perinchief, Mischa Fubler, AG and Minister Kim Wilkerson and independent senator Kiernan Bell voted in favour of passing the bill.
Opposition Senators Victoria Cunningham, Minister Dwayne Robinson, David Rogers and Independent Senator John White voted against the amendments.
Independent Senator Tawana Tannock was absent from today’s proceedings.
Zach Moniz, General Manager of the Lindo’s Group of Companies said in a statement: “We acknowledge and appreciate the Senate’s decision regarding Amendment No. 2 and the resulting one-year delay before the measure comes into effect.
“Lindo’s remains committed to working constructively with the Government to identify practical solutions to the cost-of-living challenges facing consumers and businesses alike. Throughout this process, we have complied with every request made of us by the Government, and we intend to continue doing so in a transparent and cooperative manner.
“Our objective has always been to support policies that achieve their intended outcomes while minimizing unintended consequences for consumers, businesses and the broader economy.
“We are hopeful that over the coming year we can work together to find a balanced path forward that provides the Government with confidence that its policy goals are being met, without unnecessarily increasing the cost of doing business for Bermudian businesses.”
The bill is now deferred.
Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne explained why the bill sought further pricing details from the food and import sector. She also lamented lack of participation from stores that are required by law to submit price points.
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