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| The Bermuda cricket team is starting to take part in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifiers in Antigua, with the team currently playing the United States. The match is being streamed online here on the ICC website, you have to register to watch, however it only takes one minute to register and […]
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| Deputy Premier Walter Roban represented Bermuda in the Opening of the Constituency Garden of Remembrance at the Palace Westminster in England hosted by the Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle. A Government spokesperson said, “While in the UK to participate at COP26, the Deputy Premier had the opportunity to deliver closing remarks at […]
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| The Ravens defeated the Falcons 2 – 0 at the National Sports Center as the Bermuda Field Hockey Federation 2021/2022 season continued. The two goals came in the final four minutes, as Tihana Booth gave the Ravens the lead in the 56th minute scoring a field goal, and then two minutes later Rebecca Gibbons scored […]
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| Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were in action this past weekend, with the North Village Rams, PHC Zebras, Hamilton Parish, and Boulevard Blazers all earning wins, while two other matches ended in draws. Premier Division North Village Rams 3 – X-Road’s 0 At the Bernard Park, the Premier Division defending champions […]
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| Consumers paid 2.2% more in July 2021 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI] and this level of inflation rose 1.0 percentage point from the June 2021 annual inflation rate of 1.2%. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry for the Cabinet […]
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| Relay For Life of Bermuda announced that Nigel Richardson has been appointed a Relay For Life 2022 Global Hero of Hope. A spokesperson said, “This marks the first time in the history of Bermuda Relay that a man has been given the prestigious title. “Around the world, each one of the newly selected Global heroes […]
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| Hub Culture interviewed Deputy Premier & Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban who recently attended the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, with Minister Roban discussing how Bermuda “is one of the most bio-diverse on the planet and what is being done to protect that status.” The video description says, “What is it like […]
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| The Bermuda Football Association announced that match scheduled for Sunday, February 6, 2022 has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 5th at SCC. A spokesperson said, “As the Premier Division Match between [WSSC] Dandy Town and Somerset CC has been rescheduled to Sunday, November 14th, at the Goose Gosling Field. “The reverse fixture scheduled for Sunday […]
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| According to the Global Carbon Report, “fossil carbon emissions dropped by 5.4% in 2020 amid Covid lockdowns, but the new report projects an increase of 4.9% this year [4.1% to 5.7%] to 36.4 billion tonnes.” A spokesperson said, “Global carbon emissions in 2021 are set to rebound close to pre-Covid levels, according to the Global […]
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| International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. [IGI] today announced that AM Best has affirmed its financial strength ratings at A [Excellent] with a Stable outlook. A spokesperson said, “The ratings apply to IGI’s three subsidiaries International General Insurance Co. Ltd. [Bermuda], International General Insurance Company [UK] Ltd. and International General Insurance Company [Europe] SE. “The key […]
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| Premier David Burt and Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs & Constitutional Reform Kathy Lynn Simmons will be holding a joint post Throne Speech press conference this morning [Nov 8], and the live video should start at around 10.00am. Related Stories Live Video & Updates: 2021 Throne Speech Press Conferences On 2021 Throne Speech No […]
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| Cody Rego recently competed in the 2021 ASPC Maclay Championship finals at the Kentucky Horse Park, with the 16-year-old Bermudian equestrian placing 9th out of 178 riders. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Equestrian Federation is delighted to advise of Cody Rego’s very commendable performance at the 2021 ASPC Maclay Championship finals held during the National […]
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| The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal from Katrina Burgess and Cleveland Rogers, who were convicted of the 2006 murder of Marcus Gibbings. The court ruling noted that Katrina Burgess and Cleveland Rogers were convicted of the premeditated murder of Marcus Gibbings and “sentenced to life imprisonment, with a recommendation that they each serve […]
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| The First Devonshire Brownies recently held an eco-friendly hat show where they modelled hats they designed from Bermuda foliage and flowers, with the Brownies receiving tips and training from local artisan Ronnie Chameau. A spokesperson said, “The First Devonshire Brownies continue to beat the Covid buzz and demonstrate productivity as they zoom upwards and onwards. […]
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| Premier David Burt and the Government Ministers are scheduled to host a series of press conferences over the next two weeks to provide further details about initiatives in the 2021 Throne Speech. The current press conference schedule is as follows: 8 November – Premier and Attorney-General 9 November – Ministers of Health and Education 10 […]
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| The “Code Of Conduct For Members Of The Legislature” was tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday, with the Code covering “ethical standards of behaviour to guide and assist Members of the Legislature in the discharge of their obligations to the House of Assembly their constituents and members of the public.” “Members must not […]
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| Compre, the international specialist legacy group, today announced the completion of its acquisition of a US$417 million legacy liability portfolio of SiriusPoint Ltd., having received all necessary regulatory approvals. The transaction, structured as a loss portfolio transfer, has been underwritten by Compre’s class 3A Bermudian reinsurer, Pallas Reinsurance Company Ltd. The portfolio comprises asbestos, environmental, […]
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| The Bermuda’s National Men’s Bowling Team took to the lanes as the International Bowling Federation [IBF] Super World Championships continued at the Dubai International Bowling Center in the United Arab Emirates. The Bermuda team of David Maycock, Lamar Richardson, Damien Matthews, Dennis Joell, and Steven Riley are up against the best bowlers in the world […]
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| The American policy which requires foreign nationals to be fully vaccinated to fly to the United States is in effect as of 1.00am Bermuda time today [Nov 8]. The U.S. Consulate in Bermuda recently released a statement noting there will be exceptions for children — the official website states “children under 18 are exempted from […]
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| The 2021 Bermuda National Athletics Association’s National Cross Country Series got underway in light rain at the Botanical Gardens. Martin Wolffe ran to victory in the 20-39 Men’s 2.61 Mile Run Open Division with a time of 18:47.59, while Meron Simons won the Under 20 Women’s 2.61 Mile Run Division clocking 21:50.93. The Under 20 […]
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| In addition to having an excellent athlete in action in Abu Dhabi, the island also had an impressive cheering contingent present, with four Bermudian children coming out to support Flora Duffy. Kassandra & Julian Borchardt and Leila & Eliana Namphy — who all live in the United Arab Emirates with their parents — formed a […]
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| Monday, November 1 is expected to see showers and thunderstorms, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6:42am and sunset will be at […]
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| Logan Watson-Brown and her eighth-ranked University of Georgia Women’s Swimming and Diving teammates defeated the 23rd-ranked Auburn Women, 178 – 122. Watson-Brown finished 7th touching the wall in a time of 51.54 during the Women’s 100 Yard Freestyle, and suring the Women’s 50 Yard Freestyle she finished seventh with a time of 24.13. Watson-Brown also […]
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| The United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association [UKOTA] released a video highlighting the impact of climate change on the islands, noting that “together with the UK we represent the world’s fifth largest marine estate” and “over 90% of the UK’s biodiversity.” A statement from the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association [UKOTA] said, “A worldwide family of […]
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| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Jonte Smith, Dale Eve, Justin Donawa, Kole Hall, Roger Lee, Reggie Lambe, Willie Clemons, Keziah Martin, D’Andre Wainwright, Jahquil Hill, Amar Lewis, Nahje Smith, Ayleal Dill, J’Nai Butterfield-Steede, and Quinaceo Hunt were in action. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells started on the bench as his Bristol City teammates took […]
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| Harper — a blue heron equipped with a solar-powered GPS transmitter — departed Canada and flew nonstop for 40 hours to reach Bermuda. The Heron Observation Network of Maine posted the graphics below on social media, saying: “Harper made it to Cuba! Harper is a great blue heron equipped with a solar-powered GPS transmitter. She […]
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| During the latest round of football action, Robin Hood played to a 9 – 0 win, while Wolves and Ireland Rangers played to a 2 – 2 draw. Premier Division: Robin Hood 9 – Southampton Rangers 0 Robin Hood dominated the first half at the BAA Field in their Premier Division match with the Southampton […]
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| The ‘Legends Lunch: Black Golfers Week Preview Event’ was held at the Ocean View Golf Course with a panel discussion featuring American Olympian Dr. John Carlos – who raised his fist on the podium in the 1968 Olympics — and Bermuda’s own trailblazers and sporting legends Kim Swan and Clyde Best. BTA CEO Charles H. Jeffers […]
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| PJ Rodrigues represented the Christchurch Boarding School in the VISA Keelboat Qualifier, hosted by Hampton Yacht Club. Rodrigues was a crew member in the League Championship Regatta boat, that finished 2nd. Three races were sailed in an easterly breeze 10-12 knots, Christchurch finished 2nd in all three races to finish with 6 points, while Hampton […]
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| Essent Group Ltd. reported net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 of $205.4 million or $1.84 per diluted share, compared to $124.5 million or $1.11 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. Essent also announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per […]
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| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], LOM Financial Limited announced no share repurchases for October 2021. LOM is a publicly-held, international financial services company, providing a complete range of investment services and products, with subsidiaries in Bermuda, Bahamas and the UK. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 5 2021 Argo Group […]
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| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of Stellar Insurance, Ltd. [Stellar] [Bermuda], an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Oil Company [SAOC]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings […]
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| AXIS Capital Holdings Limited launched a “Supplier Diversity Policy designed to ensure a diverse supplier base by engaging certified Diverse Business Enterprises [DBEs] in its procurement process. “Our commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion extends beyond our practices within AXIS and also applies to how we manage our supplier network,” said Albert Benchimol, President […]
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| News that Auto Solutions donated $25,000 to NVCC, the Bermuda U20 football team defeated Barbados 3-2, Butterfield Bank promoted Shawnette Griffin to Senior Vice President, Head of Retail Banking and Operations, Brian Morris is in top three on PGA social media, and Shaun Dill of the Office of the Ombudsman and Sergeant Travis Powell of […]
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| The Bermuda National Library [BNL] is getting set to present literature classes with Dr. Angela Barry beginning on Tuesday, November 9 with the course “aimed at encouraging participants to look at the Caribbean and Bermudian societies through the work of their writers as well as to try to find the source of the unease that […]
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| [Updating] The Bermuda Under 20 football team is playing against Barbados this evening [Nov 6] as part of the Concacaf U20 Championship, and you can watch a live stream of the game here on YouTube or here on Facebook. Update: Bermuda scored to bring the game level at 1 – 1. According to the Concacaf website, the […]
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| The Bermuda Field Hockey season got underway at the National Sports Center. Longtails 1 Pink Robins 0 In the season opener the Longtails edged the Pink Robins 1 – 0, the lone goal of the game came in the 43rd minute off the stick of Maure Van De Berg. Hawks 1 Pirates 4 In the […]
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| With the announcement that a Bermuda team will take part in the annual World Rugby Classic, Bermuda coach Jamie Barnwell has announced a 30 men roster Training Squad. Bermuda Classic Training Squad Jamie Baum Alex Brown Tashon DeSilva Mike Kelly Darren Klien Kabir Dill Trae Stevens Mike Dill Chris Mewett Jahniko Francis Birtie Horsfield Bennett Gibson […]
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| The Bermuda’s National Men’s Bowling Team took to the lanes as the International Bowling Federation [IBF] Super World Championships got underway at the Dubai International Bowling Center in the United Arab Emirates. The Bermuda team of David Maycock, Lamar Richardson, Damien Matthews, Dennis Joell, and Steven Riley are up against the best bowlers in the […]
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| Sunday, November 7 is expected to see cloudy, rain/showers, heavy at times, chance of thunder, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 89%. Sunrise will be at 6.41am […]
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| Candles, note cards, plates, Christmas decorations, jewelry, tea, cookies, honey, hats and bags were some of the gift items available as Masterworks held their annual One Stop Shop Christmas Market today [Nov 6] at their Paget location, with gift items from ten artisans available. Related Stories Masterworks Christmas Shopping Drop Off Over 30 Local Crafters […]
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| Bermudian fashion expert Shiona Turini – who is working as a costume designer for the HBO series “Insecure” – recently appeared in an HBO video which provides a ‘look inside the episode’. The video’s description said, “Creator and star Issa Rae, showrunner Prentice Penny, and costume designer Shiona Turini discuss the big fashion show and […]
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| Another Bermuda official has been selected to officiate in a Concacaf tournament, with Stefan Maybury being selected to take part in the 2022 Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship Qualifiers, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Head of Referees Crenstant Williams said, “This young man is the definition of perseverance, he was selected as a match official for […]
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| Arch Capital Group Ltd., alongside investment partners Warburg Pincus and Kelso & Company announced that Watford Holdings Ltd. and Watford Re Ltd. have been renamed Somers Group Holdings Ltd. and Somers Re Ltd, respectively. A spokesperson said, “Headquartered in Bermuda, the name Somers Re is a nod to Sir George Somers, who founded Bermuda in […]
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| The Premier Division match between SCC vs Robin Hood scheduled for Thursday, November 11th has been moved to Wednesday, November 10th – 8:00pm at Somerset Cricket Club, the Bermuda Football Association announced. The Premier Division match between Dandy Town / X-Roads WFC scheduled for Wednesday, November 10th – will kick-off 8:00pm at Goose Gosling Field. […]
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| The Bermuda National Gallery has launched a digital walkthrough of The Shadow Land: Cape Dorset Prints from the Bacardi Collection. Their email newsletter said, “We have launched a new, immersive digital walkthrough of The Shadow Land: Cape Dorset Prints from the Bacardi Collection. This unique, 360 degree experience is generously supported by the Canadian Consul. […]
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| The police have confirmed that one of their officers “inappropriately shared a video of the most recent fatal road traffic collision” and said the “matter is now under disciplinary review.” Following the fatal collision, the police had said they were “aware of a video being circulated on social media, showing footage of today’s fatal road […]
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| The Garden Club of Bermuda donated $10,000 to Buy Back Bermuda [BBB] to assist with the further restoration of Eve’s Pond. A spokesperson said, “BBB, a joint initiative by the Bermuda Audubon Society and the Bermuda National Trust, was formed in 2004 to save open spaces for the benefit of our wildlife and human health […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday November 6th. On Saturday the Johanna C general cargo ship is expected, on Sunday the Crystal Symphony cruise ship will arrive, on Monday the Oleander container ship is scheduled to arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda […]
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| This year’s NPC Worldwide Caribbean Grand Prix Bermuda Pro Qualifier scheduled for November 20th, 2021 has been postponed. “The decision to postpone the Bermuda Pro Qualifier was an enormous disappointment, a tough one, not only to the athletes, spectators, exhibitors, and professionals who were due to attend the show,” a spokesperson said. “It was necessary […]
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