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Camiko Smith continued competing in the DP world tour first stage Q-School event at The Players Club in Bristol, England. After the second round, the Bermudian golfer finds is tied 66th at 12-over par. Related Stories Augustus Concludes Mastercard Championships Augustus Begins Mastercard Championships Mosquera & Newton Compete In Jamaica Trio Advance To Bermuda Championships […]

Enstar Group Limited  has completed the previously announced transaction between one of its wholly owned subsidiaries with Insurance Australia Limited, on behalf of Insurance Australia Group [IAG], following receipt of the relevant regulatory approvals and satisfaction of the final closing conditions. A spokesperson said, “Under the terms of the adverse development cover [ADC] agreement, Enstar will […]

[Labour Day message from BPSU General Secretary Bro Kevin Grant] Labour Day serves as an acknowledgment and celebration of the tireless efforts made to protect workers’ rights over the years. Those who fought for these rights laid the foundation for the many benefits that are enjoyed by all workers today. Vacation leave, sick leave, maternity […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] said they are “thrilled to be a part of this year’s ‘Cash Trash Bash’ fundraiser.” A spokesperson said, “In its seventh year, this annual marine clean, led by Karen Plianthos and her family, raises awareness for ocean conservation and has removed close to 15,000 pounds of trash from our […]

The PLP and OBA both released statements pertaining to the announcement of the Attorney General position, politics and more. OBA’s Scott Pearman’s Statement Scott Pearman — the Shadow Minister for Legal Affairs — said, “Will the last person to leave the Burt Administration please turn off the lights? “There is a saying that all political careers end in […]

The City of Hamilton’s first Annual Report highlighted its 2023 achievements in infrastructure, community engagement, and transparency. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is proud to announce the release of its first official Annual Report, showcasing the city’s many achievements throughout 2023. As one of the world’s smallest capital cities, Hamilton continues to demonstrate […]

The Southampton Parish Council awarded scholarships to Southampton Parish students – Nicholas Hendrickson, Tiffany Smith, Denver Tucker, Rickai Lightbourne Jr., Nia Outerbridge, Koa Goodchild, Sanjayah Allwood, and Noah Hayward – to assist with their further education. A spokesperson said, “The Southampton Parish Council recently awarded Scholarships to students of Southampton Parish to assist with their […]

[Updated] Carl Neblett  — the OBA candidate for the Constituency 36 Sandys North by-election – noted that the by-election is “just over a month away and the island waiting in anticipation of who will run on behalf of the Progressive Labour Party and “it announces that Owen Darrell will be the candidate for Pembroke East.” Carl Neblett […]

Gavin Dorvil has been held without bond after pleading not guilty to vehicular homicide in the Florida crash that led to the deaths of Lisa Jackson and Geraldine Francis. A South Florida Sun-Sentinel story said, “The teenage driver accused of being behind the wheel of a speeding Tesla that struck an SUV two weeks ago, […]

Paradise Mobile launched a Labour Day promotion offering “new customers a free seven-day trial of its services, featuring truly unlimited high-speed data on the island’s fastest network.” A spokesperson said, “Until midnight on September 30, residents across Bermuda can experience the freedom of Paradise Mobile’s unrivaled service without any commitment. The seven -day free trial […]

Detective Chief Inspector Jason Smith and Acting Chief Inspector Mark Tomlinson of the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] are currently in Brazil where they are attending the 9th Americas Working Group meeting on Cybercrime. A police spokesperson said, “The officers addressed the gathering on measures and countermeasures implemented by the [BPS] to deal with cybercrime, which […]

Bermuda is expected to be quite competitive at the 2024 Paralympics as both the island’s athletes –  Jessica Lewis and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade – are currently ranked in the top four in the world in their respective discipline. Jessica Lewis, competing in her fourth Paralympics, is currently ranked 3rd in the world for the 100m, while Yushae DeSilva-Andrade is ranked 4th in […]

The St. George’s Seafood Festival is set to take place on Sunday, September 15th A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George’s is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated St. George’s Seafood Festival, set to take place on September 15th, 2024, at Ordnance Island in the historic Town of St. George, a UNESCO […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 29] include notification of planning applications registered and appointments. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on August 29th, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0809/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 29 August, 2024 The applications shown below are […]

Friday, August 30 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of 1 or 2 overnight showers, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Yushae DeSilva-Andrade achieved a milestone in her boccia career after winning her first-ever match at the Paralympic Games today [August 29]. DeSilva-Andrade, who lost both her matches at her debut Paralympics in Rio in 2016, made a winning start to her Paris 2024 campaign after defeating Kinga Koza, of Poland, 4-1 […]

The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] recently launched a comprehensive Housing Advocacy Campaign to highlight the critical issue of housing insecurity in Bermuda, with a particular focus on the challenges faced by women and single-income families. A spokesperson said, “In alignment with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which recognizes housing as a fundamental human right, […]

Conyers said they are “proud to announce its sponsorship of Bermuda Pride 2024, taking place from 28 August to 1 September 2024. As a silver sponsor, Conyers is proud to be among those celebrating and furthering the conversation around equity, inclusion, and belonging for all.” Christian Luthi, Director and Chairman, said, “Conyers is dedicated to supporting […]

[Opinion column written by OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] The people of Bermuda have endured a front row seat as the government unravels. The signs are all there with Cabinet resignations, existing Ministers being forced to double up, a delayed candidate selection for the upcoming by-election, a resigned Deputy Leader desperately trying to change the conversation from […]

A number of changes have been made in the Cabinet, with Minister Kim Wilson relinquishing the responsibilities of Attorney-General, and Cindy Clarke taking over the role, with the government noting that “this interim appointment is made prior to an identified political appointee assuming the post of Attorney-General.” Also in the interim, Minister Walter Roban will take on […]

Top Bermudian cricketer Kamau Leverock has been drafted by the Gujrat franchise in the Indian Legends League Cricket. The talented all-rounder, who scored a century in Somerset’s recent win over St George’s in Cup Match, was picked for a price of 10.89 Lahk [$13,000] and will join the likes of former international stars Chris Gayle, […]

Kaden Hopkins and his Vendee U cycling teammates were back in action competing in stage five of the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe in France. Hopkins finished the 158.9km road race in 49th place, clocking a time of 3 hours 43 minutes, and 23 seconds. Related Stories White Competes In Houffa Gravel Fondo […]

[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is holding a press conference this morning [August 29] to announce a candidate. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The PLP has announced that Owen Darrell will be their candidate for constituency 15, the seat is currently held […]

Bermudian baseball player Adam Hall had another multi-hit game, going 2-for-5, but his Biloxi Shuckers fell to the Montgomery Biscuits 11-3 in their series opener at Keesler Federal Park. Hall’s performance included a key RBI single that also led to a second run scoring on an errant throw, momentarily closing the gap to 7-3. Despite […]

The U.S. SailGP Team kicked off SailGP’s first pre-season camp in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The US was the first of four teams to hit the water Sunday. “The team is using a league-provided F50 and will primarily train using the newly designed T-Foils slated to roll out league wide for the 24/25 season.” “This […]

Lockton Re announced that Kristopher Lynn joined as a Senior Broker and Practice Leader for Agriculture, bringing nearly 20 years of industry experience to their Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Lockton Re, the reinsurance business of the world’s largest privately held independent insurance broker, is pleased to announce that Kristopher Lynn has joined Lockton Re […]

The Stationery Store partnered with 15-year-old local artist Nico Bean to launch a new collection of custom notebooks just in time for the back-to-school season. A spokesperson said, “As students gear up for the new school year, the Stationery Store is excited to announce a special partnership with 15-year-old local artist Nico Bean on his […]

Carey Olsen has advised Tapir Holdings Ltd. [Tapir], an entity listed on the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], on its US$87 million acquisition of shares in Rendeavour Holding Limited, an exempted company organised and existing under the laws of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “As part of the generation of funding and the consideration for the Acquisition, […]

Arch Capital Group announced that Daniel “Dan” J. Houston and Neal Triplett will join the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Houston is a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience in the financial services sector. He is Chairman and CEO of Principal Financial Group, where he is responsible for overall […]

AM Best affirmed Global Atlantic Group’s excellent ratings, noting its “strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.” A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICR] of “a+” [Excellent] of Commonwealth Annuity and […]

August 28 saw 2,215 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $81,955.00 BD. 2,215 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 2.6% at $37.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,571.89, down 2.04% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report […]

Conor White competed in the Houffa Gravel Fondo, which was the third leg of the Bolero Gravel Series, that served as the only Belgian UCI qualifier for the 2024 Gravel World Championship in Halle/Leuven. White competed in the 110 km race finishing 83rd clocking a time of 3:49:49. Related Stories Results: 2024 BBA Individual Time […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 28] include Bermudian status, permanent resident certificate, boards appointments and notice of intended marriage. Bermudian Status – Section 19 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Bermudian Status – Section 19 Notice ID: GN0803/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Immigration Publication date: 28 August, 2024 Notice is hereby given that application […]

Jessica Lewis and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade represented Bermuda with pride at the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Paris today [August 28]. The groundbreaking event was held outside the confines of a traditional stadium on the iconic Place de la Concorde and Champs-Elysees, featuring more than 4,000 athletes from 168 delegations. Lewis, the island’s most […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] celebrated the graduation of its 7th annual Summer Student Entrepreneur Program [SSEP] with six students — Nylan Tyrrell, Arhyiah Tatem, Tie’asia Allen, Roqué Roberts, Ethan Kessell, and Aniyah Paige-Paiva — receiving their certificates. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] recently celebrated the graduation of its 7th Annual […]

Bermudian harness racing driver Kiwon Waldron had a full slate of races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, competing in eight events across both pace and trot classes. Waldron kicked off his night in race one, guiding Midnite’s Pro to a sixth-place finish in the pace class with a time of 1:58.2. He followed that […]

Bermuda’s Under-14 Boys National Team returned home to a hero’s welcome last night following their outstanding performance in the 2024 Caribbean Football Union Boys U14 Challenge Series. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s Under-14 Boys National Team returned home to a hero’s welcome last night after an extraordinary performance in the 2024 Caribbean Football Union Boys […]

Paving works are due to begin on Bermudiana Road on September 3rd and are expected to last for approximately two weeks and during this time Bermudiana Road will be closed off to the motoring public, the City announced today. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is advising the public that paving works are due to […]

Bermuda’s Paralympic team is preparing to take part in the opening ceremony today [Aug 28] in Paris, France, with Jessica Lewis set to proudly carry our flag. Joining her in the opening ceremony will be Bermuda teammate Yushae DeSilva-Andrade as well as coaches and local officials. The opening ceremony is scheduled to get underway at 3.00pm Bermuda […]

The Devonshire Parish Council awarded scholarships to Micah Hollis, Denae Burchall, Jasmin Williams and Imani Bean, noting that they “demonstrated exceptional dedication and achievements in their academic pursuits and have shown a deep commitment to making a positive impact in our community.” A spokesperson said, “The Devonshire Parish Council is delighted to announce the recipients […]

The Bermuda Stock Exchange will close on Monday, September 2 for Labour Day, and reopen on Tuesday, September 3. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the Exchange will be closed on Monday, 2 September 2024, in observance of the Bermuda Labour Day Public Holiday. The BSX will re-open on Tuesday, 3 […]

The Local Qualifier for this year’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship will be played at Port Royal Golf Course on Wednesday, September 11 and Thursday, September 12. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA], Bermuda Professional Golfers’ Association [BPGA], and tournament officials are pleased to announce the Local Qualifier for this year’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship will […]

The Ministry of Public Works advises that due to the Labour Day holiday, household waste that would usually be collected on Monday, 2 September, will instead be collected on Tuesday, 3 September. A Government spokesperson said, “All household waste collection that week will follow the “roll-over” pattern and be delayed by one day, culminating with […]

Bermudian sprinter Norre Robinson took to the track at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Peru, competing in the highly competitive men’s 100 meters event. Robinson, drawn in heat 3, clocked a time of 10.99 seconds, securing a seventh-place finish in his heat. Overall, Robinson’s performance placed him 61st in the field of talented young […]

A day after his stage three victory, Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins continued his strong performance in the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, finishing sixth in stage four. The Anse-Bertrand to Belle-Eau route covered a challenging 145.5 kilometers. Hopkins, riding for Vendée U, crossed the finish line in 3:27:04, just 19 seconds behind stage […]

Camiko Smith began competing on the DP world tour first stage Q-School event at The Players Club in Bristol, England. After the first round, the Bermudian golfer finished T65th. Smith shot an opening round 8-over par 78, his round consisted of 3 birdies, 8 pars, 5 bogies, 1 double bogey and 1 quadruple bogey. Related Stories […]

Bermuda golfers continued competing in the Myrtle Beach World Am. Ann Symonds and Melinda Frith are playing in senior women [60 & above] division flight 57, Symonds came off the course T14th after a net round of 77, Frith is 31st after a net round of 79. In the senior women [60 & above] division […]

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade is ready to compete at the Paralympics, noting that she is “delighted to be amongst the world best.” A post on Yushae DeSilva-Andrade’s Instagram page says, “It’s hard to believe that four long years of training and dedication to Boccia has landed us here! “We have put in the work and we are delighted to […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of Nissan Global Reinsurance, Ltd. [NGRe] [Hamilton, Bermuda]. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. “The ratings reflect NGRe’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses […]

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