Jessie Moniz Hardy

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Senior Reporter at The Royal Gazette

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Entertainer Tony Matterhorn back for Unity Fest

1 week ago | royalgazette.com | Jessie Moniz Hardy

Dancehall DJ Tony Matterhorn is no stranger to Bermuda. The 53-year-old Jamaican, known for hits such as Dutty Wine, has been visiting the island to perform for more than 30 years. He is back again this month for Good Friday's Unity Fest at Somerset Cricket Club. The event, also featuring DJ Fire Blacks and Zaydo, is organised by Eshe Grant, of Vibe Dealer Promotions. Ms Grant's goal is to bring the community together through music. "I want to celebrate our Caribbean heritage," Ms Grant said.
Bermuda monitoring threat of drug tariffs

1 week ago | royalgazette.com | Jessie Moniz Hardy

A local cancer organisation is closely tracking American plans to tax imported medications. US president Donald Trump has said tariffs on imported pharmaceutical goods would be coming soon, to force drug companies to set up in America. Eighty per cent of American medications are made in places such as China and Ireland.
Housing shortage hampers IB staffing

1 week ago | royalgazette.com | Jessie Moniz Hardy

A relocation specialist believes Bermuda's housing shortage is hampering international business. "We are seeing people just not able to find the homes they need," said Sylvia Jones, founder and director of Corporate Concierge, a business that helps people relocate to Bermuda for work. She believes Airbnbs are partly to blame. In the 17 years she has been in the industry, she has seen many long-term rentals turned into tourist accommodation.
Abic education awards application deadline extended to April 15

2 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Jessie Moniz Hardy

The Association of Bermuda International Companies has extended the application deadline for their annual scholarships. Each year, Abic gives out more than $675,000 in scholarships thanks to the support of Bermuda's international business community. A deadline extension for this year's Abic Education Awards gives applicants extra time to complete and refine their scholarship paperwork. "We have heard you, and we are giving you a little extra time to shine," an Abic spokesman said.
Tariffs could spell job loss, business collapse

2 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Jessie Moniz Hardy

A US Senate finance committee has been told that not all of the proposed US Trade Representative multimillion-dollar fees for Chinese-built ships to dock at US ports will be implemented, and they may not be cumulative. Implementation of the USTR port fee plan could come as late as November as a result of the flood of negative feedback that needs to be considered, news agency Reuters has been told.
Entrepreneurs shielding customers from Trump

2 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Jessie Moniz Hardy

Local retailers are doing everything they can to protect customers from Donald Trump's tariffs, a major local retailer has said. Tony Thompson, chief executive officer of Gibbons Company spoke yesterday as the United States president paused higher tariffs on most countries but hit China with a 125 per cent rate. "Despite these headwinds, many retailers in Bermuda are doing their best to shield customers from price increases," Mr Thompson said.
For women who want to be impossible to ignore

2 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Jessie Moniz Hardy

A public relations consultant is holding an event next week for women who want to become impossible to ignore. The event, Becoming Unforgettable, is free training on April 15, that will guide participants through the energetic and visibility shifts required to walk into any room, and own it. "You don't need more credentials, you need more audacity," Ms Pearman said.
Rental inventory doubled, but still critical

2 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Jessie Moniz Hardy

The number of homes to rent has doubled in the last two years, but is still at a critical level, a real estate executive told The Royal Gazette this week. "In 2023 there were about 40 places to rent," said Rego Sotheby's International Realty agency manager Ben Rego. "Now it touches 80. We are still in a housing crisis, though. Many years ago, the number was over 200."New developments such as the recently opened Bermudiana Beach Residences have brought 94 new units online.
Elaine Fox publishes tribute to St David's Heritage

2 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Jessie Moniz Hardy

Whenever Elaine Fox passes the graves of family and friends at Chapel of Ease in St David's she always says hello. Last week when she walked by the graves on her way to church she told the old folks "It's done!"'It' referred to the book she has been writing, off and on, for over 40 years. This week she finally releases The Community of Southside, St David's: Before, During and After WWII. "It was very emotional when I finally held it in my hands," the 79-year-old said.
Trade war threatens pensions, risks recession

2 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Jessie Moniz Hardy

A local financial adviser pegs the risk of global recession at between 30 and 40 per cent, after Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping global tariffs sent the US stock market in a tail spin. The prediction from Bryan Dooley, the general manager and head of portfolio management for LOM Asset Management Ltd, may be conservative. Goldman Sachs raised the odds of a US recession to 45 per cent, their second hike in a week. Others are at 50 per cent.