The Royal Gazette/Bermuda Stock Exchange Index closed at 2,276.91 yesterday, a rise of 20.20 points or 0.90 percent, on a share volume of 7,148.

Bank of Bermuda stock rose 50 cents, or 1.6 percent, to close at $32 on a volume of 610 shares. BF&M shares increased by 50 cents to end at $10.75, while Belco rose 25 cents to $31.