LMMB Donates To Sandys Parish Community

Liberty Mutual Management Bermuda [LMMB] announced its continued partnership with the Sandys Parish Community [SPC] for the third consecutive year. A spokesperson said, “This initiative, spearheaded by Debbie Albuoy, donated Christmas hampers filled with personal care products and community gift vouchers. These hampers support seniors, families, and individuals in need within the Sandys Parish community. “LMMB […]
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Minister Condemns Violence Outside Courts

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks has ”condemned the acts of violence which took place outside of the Supreme Court recently.” Minister Weeks said, “Several incidences of anti-social behaviour occurred last week outside of our court buildings. These acts of violence involved assaulting and harassing court officers who were carrying out their duties. “To be clear, […]
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Athene Donates Over $325,000 In 2023

Athene Life Re Ltd. [ALRe], the reinsurance subsidiary of Athene Holding Ltd., contributed over $325,000 to the Bermuda community in 2023 through its charitable donations, local sponsorship initiatives, and scholarship program. A spokesperson said, “his has been part of Athene’s ongoing commitment to give back to the community where its employees work and live. “Through […]
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Video: Jan 25th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Ministry to remove abandoned vehicles, BermudAir seat sale, Ministry releases ‘Working for Workers’ report, Royal Bermuda Regiment relaxes hair & beard policies, applications open for Government Scholarships and SPS delivers 2nd batch of school items are some of the stories in this morning’s [Jan 25th] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning Newsflash includes an overview of […]
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Bermuda Regiment Relaxes Hair & Beard Policies

Rules around beards and hairstyles for Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers in uniform have “been relaxed as the organisation takes a further step to embrace diversity and individuality among troops,” the Regiment said today. A spokesperson said, “The significant shift in policies aims to modernise the defence force and is in line with continuing efforts to […]
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Ministry Releases ‘Working For Workers’ Report

The Department of Labour released its Working for Workers 2023 report, highlighting a “year of successfully achieving many significant milestones that advanced employee and worker rights in Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “Throughout 2023, the Labour Relations Section, which became the Department of Labour and remained within the Ministry of Economy and Labour, was committed […]
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Mark Cloutier Elected First Deputy Chair At ABIR

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] announced that the Board has elected Mark Cloutier, Executive Chair and Group Chief Executive Officer at Aspen, as First Deputy Chair at ABIR. A spokesperson said, “Cloutier replaces Christopher Schaper, now American International Group’s Global Chief Underwriting Officer, who stepped down as Validus Re CEO following RenaissanceRe’s acquisition of […]
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BUEI To Screen ‘The Persian Version’ On Jan 27

BUEI continues its ‘Films at BUEI’ series with the screening of the award-winning Romantic Comedy, ‘The Persian Version,’ directed by Maryam Keshavarz. A spokesperson said, “Films at BUEI continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 award winning Romantic Comedy, ‘The Persian Version’ on Saturday, January 27th at 7:30pm […]
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Women’s Football, AFC Bournemouth & More

[Written by Patrick Bean] More doors are opening for local female footballers, with the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] having developed relationships with overseas clubs, particularly those among the European professional leagues. Prime among these is AFC Bournemouth, which competes in the National League Division One South West and has Bermuda international Kenni Thompson among its […]
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BermudAir Expands To Baltimore & Orlando

BermudAir will be expanding their destinations to include Baltimore and Orlando, with service set to start in March 2024. A spokesperson said, “BermudAir, Bermuda’s premier boutique airline, today announced the addition of Baltimore and Orlando to its growing route network, now serving five key U.S. East Coast cities, and offering greater connectivity to Bermuda. “Travelers […]
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Govt: Brookfield Project Is A ‘Major Investment’

“The development of Brookfield Place is a real and tangible demonstration of the significant confidence that investors have in Bermuda as a premier business centre,” said the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Vance Campbell following the Brookfield Place planning approval decision. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that last March, Brookfield originally […]
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BTA: ‘Excited To Partner With Both Organisations’

“We were excited to partner with both organisations to showcase Bermuda’s national pride and introduce our Carnival to international guests, including Bermudians,” the BTA said regarding the upcoming Ubersoca Cruise. The Ubersoca Cruise — which is billed as the “world’s largest Soca festival at sea” — lists the BTA on their partners page, and the […]
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Milan Butterfield Joins Stourbridge FC

Stourbridge FC announced that they have signed Bermudian footballer Milan Butterfield. In a post on X/Twitter, the club said, “Stourbridge FC said, “We’re pleased to have signed midfielder Kacy Milan Butterfield from Nuneaton Borough. The 25 year old lists Kidderminster Harriers, Chesterfield and Alfreton amongst his former clubs and we’re delighted to have him on board! Welcome […]
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CariGenetics Achieves Service Lab Certification

CariGenetics has reached a significant milestone by obtaining service lab certification, “making it the first Oxford Nanopore Technologies [ONT] PromethION account in the LATAM & Caribbean region to achieve this status.” A spokesperson said, “This certification, featured on ONT’s Service Provider list, marks a transformative moment for genetic research capacity in the Caribbean and beyond. […]
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Fitch Ratings Statement On Bermuda Re/Insurers

“Bermuda [re]insurers’ underwriting profitability is likely peaking at current levels, as price increases moderate and loss-cost inflation persists,” Fitch Ratings says. The ratings agency said, “However, returns will continue to be favorable as market conditions remain attractive, with the negative effect of natural disasters on catastrophe claims reflected in pricing in 2024. “For Bermuda-based [re]insurers […]
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Lombard Rebrands To Axcelus Financial

Lombard International US & Bermuda, a leading provider of private placement life insurance and annuities, announced its rebranding to Axcelus Financial. A spokesperson said, “The new name and full rebrand follows the November 2023 acquisition of the company by an affiliate of BroadRiver Asset Management L.P., a specialized asset management firm focused on uncorrelated and […]
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Poll Results: Politics, Caricom, Economy & More

Global Research recently conducted a poll to gauge voters’ opinions on governance and social issues in the country. A spokesperson said, “Global Research [www.globalresearch.bm] is the Market Research leader for all sectors in Bermuda. Global Research conducted a poll with a representative sample of 402 registered voters from December 15-23, 2023. The aim of the poll was […]
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Philharmonic Society Holds Student Competition

The Bermuda Philharmonic Society held its first annual Student Composition and Concerto Competition yesterday [Jan 21]. Kate Kayaian, president of the BPS, said, “The Bermuda Philharmonic is dedicated to our dual mission of creating live classical music events around the island as well as nurturing and supporting the musical growth of the island’s young people. […]
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