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Maiden Holdings, Ltd. has entered into a renewal rights transaction with AmTrust Nordic AB, a Swedish unit of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. A spokesperson said, “The transaction is expected to cover the majority of its primary business written through its Swedish subsidiaries, Maiden General Försäkrings [“Maiden GF”] and Maiden Life Försäkrings [Maiden LF] in Sweden, […]

May 7 saw 3,017 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $105,595.00 BD. 3,017 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 2.9% at $35.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,532.95, up 2.16% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 50 remained unchanged. The full report […]

A Community Celebration for the St. George’s Colts Football Team to celebrate their FA Cup victory took place this Saturday, May 4th in King’s Square, with people gathering to enjoy the event and celebrate the team. Related Stories 360 Tours: 2023 Christmas Events In Bermuda 360 Tour: Somers Gardens Christmas Lights 360: Crowds At MarketPlace Christmas […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 7] include notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, appointment of marriage officer, elections and appointments. Notice Of Intention To Construct a Controlled Plant Mr. David Smith Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notice of Intention to Construct a Controlled Plant Notice ID: GN0477/2024 Public Authorities / Department: […]

The City of Hamilton is reminding dog owners to please pick up after their pet, saying it is “disheartening when we hear reports of people’s encounters with dog waste on our streets.” A spokesperson said, “It is an offence under the Dogs Act 2008 not to clean up after your dog, and offenders will be […]

Aaliyah Nolan showed her goal-scoring prowess by netting ten league goals for Bradford City AFC Women in the North-East Regional Women’s League this season. The Bermuda women’s national team striker, who joined Bradford from Leeds United Women last summer, helped her side finish fifth in the table with 33 points from 18 matches. Nolan, who […]

Greenpeace campaigners collected more than 300 plastic pieces entangled in sargassum seaweed during a five-day expedition in the Sargasso Sea. A spokesperson said, “Campaigners from Greenpeace UK have retrieved hundreds of pieces of plastic from clusters of seaweed floating in the Sargasso Sea in the Atlantic Ocean. They spent the last five days on board […]

Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas and the Cal Athletics DEIBJ Office have been selected as a Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award [COSA] winner for the Champions of Justice Black History Month event, with Dr. Douglas also getting set to co-host the Tommie Smith Youth Track Meet at Edwards Stadium on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. […]

At the recently held Bermuda School Sports Federation Middle School Track and Field Qualifying meet, Zydon Lightbourne Furbert had an outstanding showing to set two new records. A spokesperson said, “Two records were broken at the Bermuda School Sports Federation Middle School Track and Field Qualifying. Zydon Lightbourne Furbert started the day by breaking the […]

Bermuda Hospitals Board has “updated its blood donor eligibility criteria to include risk-based questions that will be the same for every individual, regardless of sexual orientation, sex or gender.” A spokesperson said, “These questions reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections, such as HIV. The change brings Bermuda in line with blood donation criteria in the […]

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is celebrating 50 years as a museum this year, and as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, they have launched a new community crowd-sourced project, “Museum Memories”. A spokesperson said, “Through the project, the Museum aims to collect and share community memories of the historic Keep Fort through the […]

Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez has issued three decisions on PATI requests involving the Bermuda Medical Council, Bermuda Police Service, and Department of Child and Family Services. A spokesperson said, “On 30 April 2024, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued three decisions: Decision 13/2024 involved the Bermuda Medical Council, Decision 14/2024 the Bermuda Police Service and Decision […]

Kaleidoscope Art Foundation has introduced its updated preschool and nursery program, which they said “offers a unique blend of art education, play-based learning, and holistic development.” A spokesperson said, “Kaleidoscope Art Foundation, a renowned advocate for early childhood creativity and education, is excited to share about its updated preschool and nursery program. Designed to inspire […]

The Bermuda Football Association’s [BFA] recent awards ceremony at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall recognised the standout players, coaches, and teams across various categories for the season. In the First Division, Chemarl Henry of Devonshire Colts clinched the Leading Goalscorer award and the Player of the Year accolade. Chazz Knights of St David’s […]

Jasmine Spence enjoyed a prolific season in front of goal for Newport Pagnell Town Women after scoring ten goals in 17 league matches. The Bermudian forward, who finished as her team’s leading scorer, helped her side finish fourth in the East Midlands Women’s Regional League with 24 points from 16 matches. Spence, 25, joined Newport […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dennico Hollis has set his sights on scoring 1,000 runs and taking 30 wickets for LOC Hire Stenhousemuir in Scottish cricket this season. Hollis has started the season in impressive form, scoring 44 not out for the Stenhousemuir Second Xl in the league on Saturday before hitting 23 and claiming three […]

The Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA] race season concluded this past weekend at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Malakai Dill won the pee wee division on the day, with Cassidy Spencer-King Clarke winning the 50cc class. Mazali Tucker won the 65cc class, A’jahni Foggo claimed the 85cc class title, and Nyla Goodchild won the 85cc ladies […]

Dr. Edwin M.E. Smith, David K. Knight, Dwayne Julian Carter Paynter, Gavin Djata Smith, Dame Jennifer M. Smith and Lana Young all received the 2024 Bermuda Arts Council Awards at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium on Saturday [May 4]. A Government spokesperson said, “This weekend, as a fitting kick-off to Heritage Month, The Department of […]

The 2024 Bermuda Sail Grand Prix was held this past weekend, with nine international teams in action, with the team from Spain racing to victory. You can see photos and video of the event’s opening day by clicking here, and you can see video of day two’s action by clicking here. Related Stories Photos: SailGP Teams Practice In […]

Concacaf announced the official draw for the upcoming 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League Group Stage in Miami, with Bermuda in Group D alongside the Dominican Republic, Antigua and Barbuda, and Dominica A spokesperson said, “Concacaf has conducted the official draw for the 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League Group Stage. Sports anchors Adriana Monsalve and Debbie Bissoon hosted the […]

Reggie Lambe scored the winning goal for Braintree Town in the Vanarama National League South Promotion Final against Worthing at the Sussex Transport Community Stadium. Braintree, who will now play in the National League next season, won the game 4-3 in extra-time after the matched ended 3-3 in regulation time. Lambe, the Bermuda midfielder, came […]

Dennico Hollis and his Stenhousemuir Cricket Club teammates defeated Galloway Cricket Club by 10 wickets. Galloway batted first and was restricted to 74/9 in their allotted 40 overs, Hollis held onto a catch. In reply Hollis scored 44 not out as they reached 75/0 in 12.4 overs, Hollis faced 34 balls. Hitting 8 fours. Related […]

Nathan Armstrong and his Rider University men’s track and field teammates competed in the 2024 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference [MAAC] Outdoor track and field championships at Michael P. Brady Track & Field Complex. Armstrong finished 14th in the men’s 800 meter preliminaries clocking 1:57.36. Related Stories Marshall & Outerbridge Compete In Invitational Washington & Tucker […]

CG was crowned the Bermuda ball hockey winter league champions following the 2 – 0 series win over Positive Image Dental. In the best-of-three final, CG defeated Positive Image Dental 5 – 3. In the first period, Anthony Kapsimalis gave CG the lead, but Positive Image Dental equalized through Richard Campbell, Andrew Bonner put CG […]

[Written by Dale Butler] The stage was set Monday, April 29th in the Princess Room of the Hamilton Princess Resort with: a beautiful and informative poster honouring the late Duke Ellington who performed at the Rosebank Theatre in May 1964. daily adverts to update patrons about additions to the programme like The Saltus Grammar School […]

A trip in May 2023 by Minister of Education Diallo Rabain to London, United Kingdom cost $5,728.77, according to a listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from May 5, 2023 – May 13, 2023, and the web page listing said, “The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Argus Group Holdings Limited announces that pursuant to Regulation 6.44 of the BSX Listing Regulations that the Company made no repurchases for the month ended 30 April 2024. Related Stories Argus: No Share Repurchases In February 2024 Argus: No Share Repurchases In January 2024 Argus: No Share Repurchases In […]

May 6 saw 2,949 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $46,672.70 BD. 1,049 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 3.0% at $34.00 per share, while another 1,900 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.30 per share. The BSX finished at 2,479.31, up […]

Bermudian actor Jonathan Christopher took charge of the Instagram of Playbill – an American website for theatregoers – for the final two-day show of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street on Saturday [May 4]. Christopher starred in the Tony nominated revival of the Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical along with his brother Nicholas Christopher […]

Two superyachts recently paid a visit to St. George’s, including the 233-foot long Juice and the 183.9-foot long Ambition. The YachtCharterFleet website said, “The 71.1m/233’3″ motor yacht ‘Juice’ was built by Feadship in the Netherlands at their Kaag shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Peter Marino and she was delivered to her owner […]

Aircare has announced that the Company is having a sale on Resideo Technologies BRK smoke detectors. A spokesperson said, “The smoke detectors are on sale for 75% off and are now only $20. Customers can purchase them from the Aircare stores department at 25 Serpentine Road and are available while supplies last. “The hard-wired BRK […]

The Ministry of Public Works has issued three road traffic notices detailing closures and lane restrictions affecting various areas in Bermuda. St. John’s Road, Pembroke: Road closure extension through Saturday, 11 May. Harrington Sound Road, Smith’s: Lane closure for private wall works from Friday, 3 May through Friday, 10 May 2024. South Road, Southampton: A […]

The consultation deadline in relation to a new event lawn at Southlands Park has been extended until May 17. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks wishes to advise the public of a proposed change of use for a portion of Southlands Park to accommodate an event lawn for the Bermudiana Beach Resort. “The […]

[Opinion column written by OBA Candidate Maurice Foley] As the winds of change sweep across Bermuda, it’s evident that the island is at a critical juncture, requiring a concerted effort from all residents to navigate towards a brighter future. Central to this transformation is the urgent need for a government that embodies principles of accountability, […]

[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Leslie Robinson] Good day Bermuda. Like you, we recognize that the devastating economic impact of a once in a century pandemic, wars, worsening climate conditions, high interest rate environment and supply chain issues didn’t start overnight and won’t be completely solved overnight. Where we could and when we could […]

Tuesday, May 7 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 6:26am and sunset will be at […]

Kenni Thompson’s AFC Bournemouth Women have missed out on promotion – despite finishing the league season unbeaten. Bournemouth faced league leaders Exeter City Women away yesterday [May 5], with both teams unbeaten in 21 league games. Exeter, who were two points clear, clinched the title and sole promotion spot to the third tier of the […]

The Ministry of Health invited individuals aged 50 and above to join the Move More Bermuda Senior Games on May 19 at Flora Duffy Stadium. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health welcomes individuals aged 50 and above to register for the Move More Bermuda Senior Games, a day of athletic fun on Sunday, […]

[Written by Dale Butler] So much going on in Bermuda. On stage: Famous for 15 Minutes by the BMDS Sister Act by students at The Berkeley Institute Tempo Showcase and Social at City Hall International Jazz Day celebrating Duke Ellington and last but not least The Raymond George Trio at The Hamilton Princess [Crown and […]

The Bermuda Pacers Track Club hosted the 2024 The Clevonte Lodge-Bean Sprint Classic. J’Auza James won the under 20 boy’s 400 meter race clocking 53.38, while Kemonsit Bailey clocked a time of 57.32 on his way to winning the under 17 boy’s 400 meter dash. The under 17 girls 400 meter winner was Kalila Daley […]

The Bermuda Dressage Federation hosted their final dressage show of the season at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The high score winners for the event were Lila Readdy in the Junior Division, and Michael Rodriques in the adult division. Rodrigues scored a score of 69.44% competing in the first test 3 class riding Domino […]

A trip in February 2024 by Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt to Dubai, United Arab Emirates cost $7,796.46, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from February 1, 2024 – February 7, 2024, and the web page listing said, “The Premier and Minister of […]

[Written by Vejay Steede] Sometimes … it’s difficult to express an honest reaction to great art. To be honest is to share your deepest emotions, and most unattractive flaws with the world. This is why great art is rare … and honesty is not remotely as prevalent as we would like to think. Honestly, I was […]

St. George’s Cricket Club, Warwick Workman’s Club and PHC all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier and First Division cricket action. Premier Division St. George’s Cricket Club Win by 171 Runs: St. George’s Cricket Club 306/9 Cleveland County 135 At the Wellington Oval, the Str. George’s Cricket Club defeated Cleveland County by 171 runs. Batting […]

Insurer Chubb will be paying $350 million in relation to the Baltimore bridge collapse, according to a report in Reuters. The story said, “Chubb, opens new tab, which had insured Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, is getting ready to pay $350 million to the state of Maryland, in what could be the first major payout tied […]

[Updating] “There is an ongoing emergency situation at the L.F. Wade International Airport which has required that the facility be evacuated,” the police confirmed this evening. A police spokesperson said, “Passengers have disembarked the British Airways flight that was due to leave this evening for the United Kingdom. All passengers are safe and well. “As […]

Monday, May 6 is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will be at 6:27am and sunset will be at […]

The Santo Cristo Festival — an Azorean tradition that has been celebrated in Bermuda for many years by the Portuguese community — is underway this afternoon and you can tune in and watch live below. We will have a photo gallery later on and in the meantime you can view all our coverage of this […]

The Red Tape Reduction Consultation deadline is extended until May 10, the government announced today. A Cabinet Office spokesperson said, “The public will recall that in March, the Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, launched the Red Tape Reduction consultation process to hear directly from the community about what regulations […]

The U.S. team has debriefed the dramatic capsize which ruled it out of competing in Bermuda after damage sustained to the F50 was deemed too severe to be repaired in time. A spokesperson said, “The incident occurred during Bermuda’s practice racing, when the top of the wing inverted – or bent the wrong way – […]