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UK counter-radicalisation scheme Prevent sees sharp rise in referrals

Government figures published on Wednesday showed 8,778 referrals were recorded in the year to March, and of those 34% did not have a ideology specified

International News via Reuters:

Britain’s counter-radicalisation scheme Prevent recorded a 27% rise in referrals last year, with about a third of those concerning individuals without an ideology, showing the scale of the challenge in countering attackers bent on mass killings.

Prevent has come under intense scrutiny since it emerged that teenager Axel Rudakubana, who murdered three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in Southport in 2024, had previously been referred by his school, but concerns about his violent tendencies were not acted upon.

Government figures published on Wednesday showed 8,778 referrals were recorded in the year to March, and of those 34% did not have a ideology specified. Of the rest, 21% were related to extreme right-wing ideology and 10% were associated with Islamist extremism.

Security Minister Dan Jarvis said in a statement Britain was seeing an increase in concerns regarding those that have a fascination with extreme violence or mass casualty attacks, and Prevent had to deal with the full range of threats.

After Rudakubana’s jailing, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said terrorism had changed, with some individuals fixated on extreme violence, seemingly for its own sake.

The UK terrorism watchdog said in March that the government should consider a new law to give police extra powers to deal with those intent on mass violence but with no ideology.

Jarvis said Prevent needed to effectively tackle the threat Britain was facing.

“While the presence of ideology is clearly an important factor, Prevent must not limit its scope to cases where a terrorist ideology has clearly already taken hold,” Jarvis said.

A government review of Prevent published in July called on the scheme to adapt its approach to deal with the threat from online radicalisation and with those who were obsessed with violence, such as Rudakubana.

Reporting by Sarah Young; editing by Michael Holden

EU countries ready to negotiate UK carbon market link

EU countries’ ambassadors agreed unanimously in a closed-door meeting that negotiations on the link would go ahead

International News via Reuters:

European Union countries have agreed to start talks with the UK to link the two sides’ carbon markets, a spokesperson for Denmark’s EU presidency said on Wednesday, in a move billed as part of a reset in relations following Britain’s exit from the bloc.

By linking their carbon markets, the two sides would exempt one another from their respective carbon border tariffs. However the linkage is unlikely to happen in time for British firms to avoid the EU’s carbon border levy, which from January 1 will impose fees on the bloc’s imports of steel, cement and other goods.

EU countries’ ambassadors agreed unanimously in a closed-door meeting that negotiations on the link would go ahead, said a spokesperson for Denmark, which holds the EU’s rotating presidency.

The EU mandate needs approval at a meeting of EU countries’ ministers on Monday, but that is a formality and they are expected to wave it through with no changes.

The link has been backed by both European and UK industries, with British firms noting that a key upside would be avoiding the EU’s carbon border levy – which would not apply if the two sides link their carbon markets.

The UK government has said the EU carbon border tariff would cost UK companies around 800 million pounds a year.

But it will take several years to link the markets, given the technical complexity of the schemes and the required technical changes. British industries could face the EU carbon levy in the meantime.

The UK plans to launch its own carbon border levy, but a year after the EU, in 2027.

Reporting by Kate AbnettEditing by Ros Russell

Academic journal seeks peer reviewers

Experts in law, art, and culture invited to contribute to the journal’s next issue

The Bermuda Journal of Academic Research (BJAR), a multidisciplinary publication founded by Ywione Darrell and Kyaida Lanthier is seeking qualified experts to join its team of peer reviewers for the upcoming issue.

BJAR is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and collaboration across all disciplines, creating a platform where Bermudian and international scholars can share high-quality, peer-reviewed research that advances knowledge and supports community impact.

We are currently inviting peer reviewers with expertise in the following areas:

  • Art and Culture, with emphasis on criminal justice or related social issues.
  • Law, with emphasis on criminal law and its intersections with policy, ethics, and society.

Prospective reviewers must possess expertise in their field—either through advanced academic qualifications, professional experience, or prior scholarly contributions.

Those interested in contributing to the review process are invited to contact the editorial team at researchjournalbda@gmail.com by November 20, 2025, to be considered.

For more information about the journal’s mission, editorial policies, and submission process, please visit our website at https://bermudajournal.org/.

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The Bermuda Journal of Academic Research
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Young voices shine in WeSpeak video contest

This year’s competition invited teen girls to explore how technology, communication, and confidence intersect in their everyday lives

Teen video competition winners receive awards at WTW Bermuda: (left to right) Kirsten Beasley, Head of Office, Bermuda, WTW Bermuda & WeSpeak Board Director, Legend Stevenson, Berkeley Institute, Zoei Burgess, Berkeley Institute, Nh’Lae DeRoza, Warwick Academy, Zarah Siddiqu, Somersfield Academy, Alexandria Crippen, Berkeley Institute and Sarah Dunstan, Actuarial Sr. Project Manager, Athene & WeSpeak Teen Committee Chair.

Press release:

WeSpeak, an organisation devoted to empowering the next generation of confident communicators, is proud to announce the winners of its 3rd Teen Video Competition, sponsored by WTW Bermuda and One Communications. This year’s competition themed ‘Digital Generation, Our Generation,’ invited teen girls to explore how technology, communication, and confidence intersect in their everyday lives.

“This year’s ‘Digital Generation, Our Generation’ theme underscores WeSpeak’s mission to help young people build confidence, competence, and calm in public speaking, while embracing the tools and opportunities of the modern digital world,” shared Suzanne Khan, Executive Director at WeSpeak.

“Girls today are navigating a complex digital landscape, and their voices matter more than ever. WeSpeak is proud to provide a platform where they can engage with real issues, express themselves authentically, and advocate for a better future.”

Sarah Dunstan WeSpeak Teen Pillar Lead added: “With this year’s theme, the WeSpeak Teen competition challenged young women to reflect on how digital life shapes who they are and how they speak up. As chair of the teen pillar, I am continually inspired by how today’s young women use their voices to shape conversations about the world they’re growing up in. This competition celebrates not only their talent and confidence, but also the strength of a generation that communicates with purpose.”

The competition received an overwhelming response from high schools across the island. Participants were encouraged to interpret the theme creatively, and the videos received touched on a range of topics, from how teens express themselves, to advocating for greater digital literacy in education for girls around the world. Each submission uniquely highlighted the voices, values, and vision for this generation, alongside honest reflections and personal experiences, highlighting the power of storytelling, confidence, and connection in the digital age.

WTW Bermuda was pleased to serve as a sponsor of the WeSpeak Teen Video Competition for the third consecutive year:

“Serving as a judge for this year’s competition, I was impressed by the high caliber of local female talent and inspired by the participants’ drive, creativity, and ambition,” said Wendy Percy, Head of HR and Office Management at WTW Bermuda.

An exciting new addition to this year’s competition included a partnership between WeSpeak and One Communications, which introduced the ‘Most Creative Video Award,’ recognising innovation and creativity in digital storytelling. The prize for this category was a brand new iPhone, courtesy of One Communications.

“We were incredibly impressed by the creativity, confidence, and storytelling talent shown in every single video submission,” said Shira Jatto, Marketing Director – Island Markets at One Communications.

“Choosing a winner was no easy task. The girls were so outstanding that we felt compelled to add an Honourable Mention this year. Supporting initiatives like WeSpeak’s Teen Video Competition allows us to celebrate Bermuda’s young voices and encourage the next generation to use technology as a tool for connection, creativity, and empowerment.”

The winners of this year’s competition are:

First Place: Zarah Siddiqi, Somersfield Academy
Second Place: Zoei Burgess, Berkeley Institute
Third Place: Nh’Lae DeRoza, Warwick Academy

Most Creative Video: Alexandria Crippen, Berkeley Institute
Honourable Mention: Legend Stevenson, Berkeley Institute

“Serving as a judge for this year’s competition, I was impressed by the high caliber of local female talent and inspired by the participants’ drive, creativity, and ambition,” said Wendy Percy, Head of HR and Office Management at WTW Bermuda.

To view the winning videos, follow WeSpeak on LinkedIn and Instagram @wespeakbermuda.

WeSpeak extends its sincere gratitude to sponsors WTW Bermuda and One Communications, as well as the dedicated judges, coaches, and teen committee members who continue to champion the voices of Bermuda’s next generation.

Self-driving truck firm Einride to go public via SPAC deal at $1.8 billion valuation

The listing comes after a wave of electric vehicle startups went public during the pandemic-era SPAC boom

International News via Reuters:

Swedish autonomous trucking company Einride said on Wednesday it has agreed to go public in the U.S. through a merger with blank-check firm Legato Merger Corp III in a deal valuing the company at $1.8 billion.

The listing comes after a wave of electric vehicle startups went public during the pandemic-era SPAC boom with the aim of capitalizing on the huge demand for clean-energy vehicles and government incentives for the purchase of battery-powered cars.

However, since then a number of trucking and vehicle tech startups including Nikola, Lordstown Motors, and Proterra have gone bankrupt due to competitive pressures, operational challenges, rapid cash burn due to high production costs, and an inability to achieve profitability.

Autonomous trucking firms are looking to automate shipping and logistics amid heightened demand for quicker freight deliveries as they seek to commercialize self-driving technology, which faces sharp regulatory scrutiny.

With the listing, Einride is seeking up to $100 million of private investment in public equity to accelerate its growth. The deal is also bolstered by the $100 million it raised in October from existing and new institutional investors.

Existing shareholders of Einride are expected to own around 83% of equity after the deal closes and the company’s existing management team will continue to lead the firm.

A SPAC is a shell firm that raises money through an IPO to merge with a private business and take it public, providing a quicker route to market than a traditional IPO.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Einride’s business is based on self-driving technology for freight trucks. The firm has over 25 enterprise customers including GE Appliances and has a fleet of around 200 electric vehicles.

Reporting by Zaheer Kachwala in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber

Show kindness, wear odd socks on Friday

The event is part of Anti-Bullying Week 2025

The Department of Health is calling on schools, businesses, and community members across the island to take part in Odd Socks Day on Friday, November 14, as part of Anti-Bullying Week 2025, observed from November 10–14 under the theme “The Power of Good.”

Odd Socks Day is a symbolic event that carries a powerful message: our differences make us unique. By wearing odd socks, participants celebrate individuality and inclusion while standing together against bullying.

“Building a healthy community starts with how we treat one another,” said The Hon. Kim Wilson JP, MP, Minister of Health. “When we choose kindness, empathy, and respect in our daily lives, we create an environment where everyone—especially our children—can grow, learn, and thrive free from fear or exclusion.”

This year’s theme, “The Power of Good,” encourages everyone to use their influence for positive change. The Department of Health urges all participants to go beyond awareness by reflecting on how their own behaviour contributes to a culture of kindness and accountability.

Throughout Anti-Bullying Week, schools and organisations are encouraged to:

  • Identify ways individuals can personally help reduce bullying
  • Speak up when they see exclusion or unkindness
  • Reflect on how words and actions affect others

By equipping young people and adults alike with the tools to understand themselves and others, Bermuda can continue to cultivate safe, supportive spaces where everyone feels valued, confident, and respected.

To take part in Odd Socks Day, simply wear odd socks on Friday, November 14, and share a photo on social media using the hashtags #OddSocksDay and #ThePowerOfGood, tagging @DepartmentofHealthBermuda.

The Department of Health encourages everyone to carry the spirit of Anti-Bullying Week throughout the year by promoting kindness, compassion, and mental wellness in all areas of community life.

UK health secretary denies leadership plot against PM Starmer

Doing the early media round of talking to broadcasters, Streeting said the briefings of a challenge were self defeating because they gave the impression Starmer was fighting for his job

International News via Reuters:

British health minister Wes Streeting denied on Wednesday he was plotting to bring down Keir Starmer, after unnamed allies of the prime minister briefed newspapers that they feared an attempted coup could come later this month after the budget.

Starmer steered his Labour Party to one of the biggest election victories in British history in 2024 but just 16 months later it is languishing in the polls and poised to break one of its main election pledges to increase income taxes for the first time since the 1970s.

Several British media outlets on Wednesday cited allies of Starmer saying the prime minister would fight any challenge to his leadership, with Streeting and interior minister Shabana Mahmood named as possible candidates to replace him.

HEALTH MINISTER SAYS THE BRIEFING IS UNTRUE

“That briefing is categorically untrue,” Streeting told BBC Radio.

Doing the early media round of talking to broadcasters, Streeting said the briefings of a challenge were self defeating because they gave the impression Starmer was fighting for his job when he was instead focused on fighting to improve Britain.

“I’m not going to demand the prime minister’s resignation,” he told Sky News. “I support the prime minister. I have done since he was elected leader of the Labour Party.”

British government bond prices fell on Wednesday and underperformed against U.S. and German bonds, possibly hinting at investor unease over Starmer’s prospects. The pound fell by around a third of a cent against the U.S. dollar.

Market strategists said investors were concerned that if Starmer was no longer prime minister it could potentially lead to a left-leaning candidate taking over and raising government borrowing.

CHALLENGE FROM NIGEL FARAGE’S PARTY

Much of Labour’s unpopularity has stemmed from tax rises and failed attempts at cutting welfare spending, showing the potential for the budget to be the next flashpoint.

Two Labour lawmakers expressed exasperation at the briefing, saying it underlined what they said was a poorly functioning team around Starmer in Downing Street. One said on condition of anonymity that it felt “very end of days”.

Opinion polls suggest Starmer is one of the most unpopular prime ministers of all time, and his party has trailed Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK party for months.

But it is particularly difficult to oust a Labour leader because any challenge would need the backing of 20% of the party’s lawmakers in parliament, which roughly means around 80 of them agreeing on an alternative candidate.

The centre-left Labour Party is now bracing for the budget on November 26, with finance minister Rachel Reeves suggesting she will have to increase taxes to fill a fiscal black hole, a year after she hiked levies by 40 billion pounds ($53.7 billion) in what she said was a one-off event.

($1 = 0.7451 pounds)

Reporting by Sam Tabahriti; Additional reporting by Elizabeth Piper; Writing by Kate Holton; Editing by Alison Williams

UN agencies warn of famine for millions, appeal for more funding

The World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization also listed Haiti, Mali, South Sudan and Yemen as countries facing “an imminent risk of catastrophic hunger”

International News via Reuters:

Millions more people risk famine in at least a dozen crisis spots around the world, including Sudan and Gaza, two U.N. agencies warned on Wednesday, appealing for funds to address a shortfall amid global cuts to international aid.

In a joint report, the World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization also listed Haiti, Mali, South Sudan and Yemen as countries facing “an imminent risk of catastrophic hunger”, meaning famine.

It said the hunger situation in six more countries – Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Myanmar, Nigeria, Somalia and Syria – was considered to be of “very high concern”.

Against this backdrop, funding shortfalls for humanitarian aid “are crippling emergency responses, forcing deep ration cuts and reducing access to food for the most vulnerable groups with refugee food assistance at a breaking point,” the WFP and FAO said.

Calling for more help from governments and other donors, the WFP and FAO said that as of the end of October, only $10.5 billion had been received out of the estimated $29 billion needed to assist people most at risk.

“Famine prevention is not just a moral duty – it is a smart investment in long-term peace and stability,” said FAO Director-General QU Dongyu. “Peace is a prerequisite for food security and the right to food is a basic human right.”

The United States, top donor to both U.N. agencies last year, has slashed its foreign aid under President Donald Trump, and other major nations have also made or announced cuts in development and humanitarian assistance.

Reporting by Alvise ArmelliniEditing by Frances Kerry

Turkey says 20 troops killed in Georgia plane crash; inspections ongoing

The C-130 cargo aircraft left Azerbaijan for Turkey and crashed in Georgia on Tuesday, leaving chunks of twisted metal strewn across a grassy knoll

International News via Reuters:

Turkey on Wednesday said 20 of its soldiers were killed when a military transport plane crashed in Georgia a day earlier, marking the NATO member’s deadliest military incident since 2020.

The C-130 cargo aircraft left Azerbaijan for Turkey and crashed in Georgia on Tuesday, leaving chunks of twisted metal strewn across a grassy knoll.

Ankara has not provided a reason for the crash, but said Turkish and Georgian authorities started inspections at the site, located in the Sighnaghu municipality of Georgia’s Kakheti district, at 0330 GMT on Wednesday.

Footage from the site near the border with Azerbaijan showed ambulances, firetrucks and army vehicles in the area around the burned fuselage, with search-and-rescue teams scanning the grounds.

Unverified social media videos on Tuesday showed the plane breaking apart in the air and then corkscrewing toward the earth in a blaze.

On Wednesday, the Turkish Defence Ministry released a list of the 20 soldiers who were killed.

WIDELY USED TACTICAL AIRCRAFT

Azerbaijan, Georgia, NATO’s Secretary General, Germany, the U.S., Russia and others sent condolences and expressed solidarity with Turkey after the crash. Ankara said it was closely coordinating with Azerbaijan and Georgia on the probe.

U.S. defence firm Lockheed Martin, which makes the C-130 Hercules, said it was committed to helping the investigation.

The C-130 Hercules, which is used widely by air forces around the world, is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft capable of operating from unprepared runways.

Its versatile airframe allows for cargo, troop and equipment transport, airborne assault and reconnaissance missions, making it a mainstay tactical airlifter for many militaries.

INITIAL EVIDENCE SUGGESTS ACCIDENT

Some analysts have said footage and images indicate the plane broke apart mid-flight, adding that Turkey’s fleet of C-130s is old and in need of renewal, despite the aircraft’s reliability.

“The footage appears to show the tail section separating in-flight and fuel streaming from the wingtip valves, suggesting the crew may have been dumping fuel for an emergency landing,” said Jarrod Phillips, a former U.S. Air Force C-130 specialist.

FlightRadar24 and two Turkish defence analysts said the plane that crashed was 57 years old and had entered the Turkish Air Force in 2010.

Last month, the Turkish Defence Ministry unveiled an agreement with Britain to procure 12 C-130J aircraft. The planes will undergo maintenance and modernisation in Britain and later begin their service for Turkey, it said.

In an accident in 2017, a U.S. KC-130T Hercules plane crashed in Mississippi, killing all 16 people on board. Witness accounts at the time said the aircraft fell while on fire in a flat spin; the incident report said the cause was improper repairs on a corroded propeller blade, leading to a failure.

Tuesday’s crash was Turkey’s deadliest military incident since February 2020, when Russian-backed Syrian forces killed 33 Turkish troops in Idlib, northwest Syria, where Turkey was supporting rebels looking to oust the Syrian government.

Tuesday’s accident was the worst non-combat incident in over a decade.

Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu and Ece Toksabay; Editing by Himani Sarkar, Jonathan Spicer and Thomas Derpinghaus

Rohingya survivor recalls deadly boat sinking, more bodies found

Malaysian and Thai authorities have widened a search for dozens of people still missing in the waters near the border between the two countries

International News via Reuters:

The death toll from the sinking of a boat carrying members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority climbed to 27 on Tuesday, as a survivor recalled a harrowing journey that left him floating for days in the Andaman Sea. 

“I saw one person die. They drowned,” Iman Sharif told reporters shortly after he was rescued on Tuesday and taken into custody by Malaysian authorities.

Iman said he was aboard a large boat for eight days before being transferred to a smaller one with around 70 people. But the vessel sank shortly after and he clung on to wreckage for days before washing up on a Malaysian island.

Malaysian and Thai authorities have widened a search for dozens of people still missing in the waters near the border between the two countries.

Nine bodies were recovered on Tuesday, including one in Thailand, officials said.

For years, many Rohingya have embarked on rickety wooden boats to try to reach neighbouring countries, including Muslim-majority Malaysia and Indonesia as well as Thailand, bidding to flee persecution in Myanmar or overcrowded refugee camps in Bangladesh. 

Thirteen other survivors have been found in Malaysian waters since Saturday and 12 bodies, Romli Mustafa, regional director at Malaysia’s maritime agency, said on Monday. 

Romli earlier said his counterparts in Thailand had found nine bodies, though a Thai official in Satun province later told Reuters that six had been recovered.

HOLDING ON TO SURVIVE

Buddhist-majority Myanmar denies abuses against the Rohingya in Rakhine State in the country’s west, but claims the minority are not citizens but illegal immigrants from South Asia.  

Iman said he was from Rakhine, where violent clashes between a powerful ethnic army and the country’s ruling junta have escalated in recent years, driving thousands of Rohingya towards other countries for safety. 

Malaysian authorities have said about 300 people boarded a vessel bound for Malaysia two weeks ago, and were transferred onto two boats on Thursday. The smaller boat sank, while the fate of around 230 people on board the other vessel remained unclear, officials said. 

Malaysian authorities are expected to continue search operations until Saturday, while a Thai rescue worker said on Tuesday that teams will widen their coverage around Koh Tarutao, where most of the bodies were found.

‘REGIONAL ACTION NEEDED TO ADDRESS BOAT CRISIS’

More than 5,300 Rohingya boarded boats to leave Myanmar and Bangladesh between January and early November of this year, and more than 600 of them have been reported dead or missing, the United Nations Refugee Agency and the International Organization of Migration said in a joint statement on Tuesday.

The two organisations offered their support to local authorities to assist the survivors and called for greater international cooperation to achieve a political solution to the crisis and end hostilities in Myanmar.

“Until the drivers of onward movement and the root causes of forced displacement in Myanmar are resolved, refugees will continue to undertake dangerous journeys in search of safety,” they said.

The frequent arrival of Rohingya on boats operated by people smugglers has been a source of frustration for the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN, with Malaysia and Indonesia in particular criticising Myanmar for the way it treats the minority.

Malaysia, which does not recognise refugee status, has in recent years begun to turn away boats and detain Rohingya as part of a crackdown on undocumented migrants. 

Joe Freeman, a Myanmar researcher from rights group Amnesty International, called on the region’s governments to address the issue of Rohingya boats at sea. 

“We would hope that these governments in the region, Malaysia, Thailand, others, allow Rohingya to land, that they coordinate search-and-rescue operations if they’re in distress, and absolutely under no circumstances push them back out to sea where they would face obviously more dangers and risks,” he said in an interview.

Reporting by Mandy Leong in Langkawi, Devjyot Ghosal and Panarat Thepgumpanat in Bangkok; Writing by Rozanna Latiff; Editing by David Stanway and Kim Coghill

Pound dips as possible Starmer leadership plot sparks uncertainty

Several British media outlets on Wednesday cited allies of Starmer saying the prime minister would fight any challenge to his leadership

International News via Reuters:

The British pound fell for a second day on Wednesday after soft labour market data the day before and reports in British newspapers that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was on alert for an attempted plot to oust him.

Several British media outlets on Wednesday cited allies of Starmer saying the prime minister would fight any challenge to his leadership. Health Secretary Wes Streeting denied reports he was plotting to bring down the prime minister. 

“The pound is staying weak and you’d think it probably does relate to this Starmer story,” said ING head of research Chris Turner.

“The uncertainty around the post-budget environment demands extra risk premium for sterling.”

The pound was last down 0.2% against the dollar to $1.3125. 

Against the euro , sterling slipped as much as 0.2% to 88.26 pence, close to its lowest level in 2-1/2 years.

BUDGET IN FOCUS

Sterling is still sitting on a hefty 5% gain against the dollar this year, but angst is rising ahead of the November 26 budget, where tax rises are expected to be needed to balance the public accounts.

The outlook for the public finances has deteriorated because of previous plans to water down welfare spending cuts and an expected cut to productivity forecast by Britain’s budget watchdog. 

British bonds were underperforming peers in Europe and the U.S. on Wednesday, with the 10-year gilt yield up 3 basis points. Bond yields move inversely with prices.

BOE DECEMBER CUT STILL ON RADAR

Markets were placing about a 75% chance of a quarter-point reduction in borrowing costs from the Bank of England next month after Tuesday’s labour market data that showed a tick up in the unemployment rate to 5%. 

Meanwhile, pay growth, excluding bonuses, slowed to 4.6% in the three months to September.  

The pound fell against both the dollar and euro on Tuesday as the data provided hints that inflation pressures were easing.

“We think the UK economy is weaker relative to the euro area, which should pave the way for a weaker pound here,” said Mohamad Al-Saraf, FX strategist at Danske Bank.

In remarks on Tuesday, BoE rate-setter Megan Greene welcomed the fall in wage growth, although she showed concern about surveys pointing towards relatively high pay settlements next year. Greene voted with the majority to keep the Bank Rate unchanged at last week’s policy meeting.

Reporting by Samuel Indyk; editing by Philippa Fletcher

‘Raw is Law’ party rocks Pier Six

Last night, the energy was electric as DJ Ovadose from The Bahamas took center stage, headlining the International Raw Is Law Party.
The event, held at Pier Six, also featured performances from Canada’s DJ Brandon Duke and Bermuda’s powerhouse DJ Rusty G.
Kendal Trott captured the sights and sounds – along with inspiring words from the DJs, offering encouragement for those striving to rise in the entertainment industry.