Cinturion improves connectivity for India
Cinturion Corp Ltd, the Bermudian-registered global provider of scalable, subsea and terrestrial capacity-based network solutions, has reached an agreement with Lightstorm Telecom Ventures Pvt Ltd as …
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Stable A rating for Lumen Re
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of Bermudian-based Lumen Re Ltd.
The outlook of these credit ratings is st…
The outlook of these credit ratings is st…
Live Video: Day 2 Of SailGP Racing In Bermuda
| The second day of the Bermuda SailGP presented by Hamilton Princess is being held this afternoon [May 15] and you can tune in and watch the action live below as teams from Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, and France take to the waters. We will update with the […]
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Paving Works On Front Street Start On Monday
| The City of Hamilton is reminding the public that “commencing tomorrow May 16th, road paving works will take place along Front Street, from Burnaby Street to Parliament Street. A spokesperson said, “Once these works are completed, paving will continue down Front Street from the Birdcage to the Ferry Terminal and then in the area of […]
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Live updates: SailGP Season 3 Sunday
Stay tuned for minute by minute updates of today’s racing.
Two men uninjured after car goes overboard
Two men escaped injury yesterday morning after their car went overboard in the waters off the Causeway.
A police spokesman said: “Shortly before 6am today, police received a 911 report that an SUV had…
A police spokesman said: “Shortly before 6am today, police received a 911 report that an SUV had…
Brownies Hold Jump And Be Fit Extravaganza
| First Devonshire Brownies recently held a Jump and Be Fit Fitness Extravaganza as part of their focus on healthy living. A spokesperson said, “First Devonshire Brownies have culminated their healthy heart, body soul and mind Brownie year with fitness jump rope highlights aligned with the Department of Health’s upcoming health initiative to be celebrated on […]
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Photo Set #3: First Day Of 2022 SailGP Event
| The first day of racing in the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess took place yesterday [May 14] with teams from Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, and France all hitting the waters for three rounds of racing, as crowds of people watched from both land and […]
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Place’s Gombeys Celebrating 65th Anniversary
| The Place’s New Generation Gombeys will be celebrating their 65th anniversary this year and are set to take part in the Bermuda Day Parade. The Government posted the photo below online, saying, “Place’s New Generation Gombeys is celebrating their 65th Anniversary this year, and they’ll be in the Bermuda Day Parade! That’s a milestone anniversary. The Bermuda […]
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YAO Baseball: Yankees, Cubs & Mets Win
| The YAO Baseball League is underway in St. George’s, with action in three different division taking place at the YAO Ball Park. Cal Ripken Division [10-12 year olds]: Yankees 15 Blue Jays 8 The Yankees got started with great pitching from Daniel Morris and were led by a great day at the plate by James […]
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Cricket: Rawlins, Leverock, Jeffers & Ebbin
| Bermudian cricketers Delray Rawlins, Kamau Leverock, Cameron Jeffers, and Amari Ebbin were recently in action for their respective teams. Delray Rawlins Leicestershire 210 & 195/5 Sussex 450 Leicestershire trail by 45 runs with 5 Wickets Remaining Archie Lenham took three quick wickets, while Rawlins claimed one wicket as Sussex finished the third day of their […]
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Video: Sunday May 15th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
| News that Caitlyn Bobb broke records and earned the title of Most Outstanding Female Track Performer, Most Outstanding Rookie, and the Coaches Award, Tanisha Butler earned ‘Mother of the Year’ honours in a Continental Society of Bermuda essay competition, Kaelyn Kastle was featured in a CNN article and video about young Black influencers in Atlanta, […]
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Everest Re Increases Quarterly Dividend To $1.65
| Bermuda-based Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors declared an increase in the regular quarterly dividend from $1.55 to $1.65 per common share. This dividend will be payable on or before June 17, 2022 to all shareholders of record as of May 25, 2022. Related Stories Everest Re Group Announces Dividend Everest […]
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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Nectaris Re
| AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of Nectaris Re Ltd. [Nectaris Re], the operating subsidiary of Nectaris Holdings Ltd. [both domiciled in Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect […]
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Photos: Spectators Enjoy Day #1 Of SailGP
| Crowds of people made their way to west end today [May 14] — by both land and sea — to watch the first day of racing in the Bermuda SailGP presented by Hamilton Princess, which started with an appearance from the island’s Gombeys, before racing got underway with teams from Great Britain, the United States, […]
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Canada the surprise package on first day of SailGP Season 3
Phil Robertson and his Canada team-mates punched well above their weight to grasp early control of the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess in the Great Sound today.
The global leagu…
The global leagu…
Photos: First Day Of Racing In 2022 SailGP
| The SailGP event kicked off today [May 14] with teams from Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, and France all hitting the waters for three rounds of racing. A look at the standings and images from the first day of action is below, and you can view all Bernews […]
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Deadline For Drive-Thru Naming Contest Extended
| The deadline for the contest to name the Devonshire Drive-Thru — which offers prizes worth $6,000 — has been extended until May 20th. A spokesperson said, “Equipment due to arrive for the Devonshire Drive-Thru has been delayed. The good news is there is more time for the ‘Name the Drive-thru’ contest. Enter to win prizes […]
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Weather Forecast For Sunday May 15
| Sunday, May 15 is expected to see some sunny periods; cloud thickening towards evening, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6.21am and […]
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Video: Bermuda Gombeys Open SailGP Event
| The Bermuda SailGP presented by Hamilton Princess got underway today[May 14], and like all good events in Bermuda, it included an appearance from the island’s Gombeys, who made their way through the event village prior to the start of the event. The competition features teams from Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, […]
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Retail sales volume falls for eighth straight month
February’s retail sales volume fell 4.4 per cent compared to last year, according to Retail Sales Index figures released by the Ministry of Economy and Labour.
In value terms, retail sales revenue rem…
In value terms, retail sales revenue rem…
Toronto Star Features Bermuda’s Shipwrecks
| Canada’s Toronto Star has featured Bermuda’s shipwrecks in an article titled “The beauty of Bermuda’s shipwrecks: The island’s accidental underwater museum and coral reefs lure divers from all over the world.” The Toronto Star website said, “At a depth of 25 feet, the visibility is so crystal clear, I can see my daughter, Sam, from […]
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Live Video: Day #1 Of SailGP Racing In Bermuda
| The first day of the SailGP presented by Hamilton Princess is being held today [May 14] and you can tune in and watch the action live below. The competition features teams from Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, and France, with their high tech foiling F50 catamarans capable of […]
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Government’s Presentation On Fairmont Hotel Act
| “If there is no hotel operating there are no taxes” and “most of our competitor jurisdictions offer tax concessions far in excess of what is offered in Bermuda” were two of the statements in the Government’s presentation on the Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act. Premier David Burt, Minister of Tourism Vance Campbell and BIU President Chris […]
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Relay for Life
Relay for Life Day 1 and 2 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
Photos & Videos: 2022 Relay For Life Event
| After a two-year virtual hiatus due to the pandemic, the Relay For Life event was held at the Bermuda National Sports Centre this weekend, with the event designed to see the “community come together to honour, celebrate, and raise funds and awareness in an effort to free the world from the pain and suffering of cancer.” A […]
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Live updates: SailGP Saturday
Stay tuned for minute by minute updates of today’s racing.
Report: Wells Is Available To Leave Team
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells is available to leave Sky Bet Championship side Bristol City for the right price this summer, according to reports in the British media. The Bermudian has one year remaining on his contract at Ashton Gate and it is understood the club want to recoup some of the £4 million they […]
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Photos: SailGP Teams Final Practice Sessions
| The Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess is set to get underway today [May 14], with a fleet of high-speed, F50 catamarans to compete in the event, which will be broadcast internationally. The competition features teams from Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, and France and will […]
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Vessel Runs Aground With 1 Person Onboard
| A 30-foot sailing vessel with one person onboard ran aground off of Spanish Point, and was successfully removed from its grounded location at high tide. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Saturday 16th April, 2:07 am – Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre receives a telephone call from the Bermuda Regiment Coastguard reporting that a 30 […]
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Cricket: Police Win Backyard Season Opener
| The Bermuda Police Service and the Bermuda Women’s National Team took to the Police Field as the Backyard Cricket league got underway. The Bermuda Women’s National team won the toss and sent the Bermuda Police Service to bat, they had they Police in early trouble at 11/2, however a 54 run 4th wicket partnership helped […]
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Dame Flora Duffy Places Third In Yokohama
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy placed third at the World Triathlon Championship Series in Yokohama. The Bermudian, competing in her first race of the year, completed the Olympic-distance event in 1hr 51min 55sec. Britain’s Georgia Taylor-Brown won the race in 1:51:44 to move to the top of the standings after three races. Leonie Periault, of […]
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Women’s Football: Dandy Stars & Somerset Win
| The Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s League action continued at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence field with a double-header that produced 14 goals on the night. Young Men Social Club 0 – Dandy Stars 11 The Dandy Stars defeated Young Men Social Club 11 – 0 in the opener. Jahni Simmons, led the Dandy Stars […]
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Photos: Vehicle Overboard By Causeway
| The two male occupants of the vehicle “did not appear to have been injured” after they crashed overboard in the area of the Causeway, the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 a.m. today, Saturday, 14th May, 2022, police received a 911 report that a SUV had gone overboard at the Causeway. […]
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Nine-Strong F50 Fleet Takes To Racecourse
| SailGP’s nine-strong fleet has hit the racecourse for the first time ahead of the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix, which gets underway today [May 14] The nine high-speed, one design F50 catamarans took to the water for competitive practice racing in choppy conditions. SailGP stalwarts Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand and Championship defenders Australia, […]
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SSL Gold Cup Sailing Event Starts On May 19th
| Organizers announced that racing is less than one week away from the first starting signal in the SSL Gold Cup. A total of 8 teams will be in Switzerland, and SSL Team Bermuda is of the first two teams competing in Round 1, Group 1, alongside SSL Team Antigua & Barbuda. The SSL Gold Cup […]
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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting May 14
| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday May 14th. On Saturday the Adventure of the Seas cruise ship and the Cape Race Ro-Ro cargo ship are expected, on Sunday the Oleander container ship, Celebrity Summit and the Norwegian Pearl cruise ships will arrive, […]
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Judge quashes jail term for former Bermuda Day race winner
The Supreme Court has quashed a prison sentence for a former Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby winner who admitted drinking and driving.
Lamont Marshall, 37, from Devonshire, was sentenced to six months beh…
Lamont Marshall, 37, from Devonshire, was sentenced to six months beh…
Government says it is waiting to hear from UK on cannabis law
The Government has refused to say if it is holding talks with London over its flagship cannabis legislation after Rena Lalgie, the Governor, failed to give it Royal Assent.
Instead, Ms Lalgie reserved…
Instead, Ms Lalgie reserved…
Relay for Life returns to celebrate survivors
Relay for Life made an incredible return to the National Sports Centre after two years of virtual fundraising.
Hundreds of people physically turned out at the event, which raises money for Bermuda Ca…
Hundreds of people physically turned out at the event, which raises money for Bermuda Ca…
Tribute to the world’s leading ladies
Readers, my tribute to mothers – ladies all – is a bit late, but please read on to know the reason.
There it is. Just a common image. Nothing unusual.
Two ladies facing each other across the table, ma…
There it is. Just a common image. Nothing unusual.
Two ladies facing each other across the table, ma…
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Nissan Global
| 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]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect NGRe’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses […]
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Tom Slingsby braced for tough SailGP title defence
Tom Slingsby, the Australia helmsman, is backing his team to retain their SailGP title but admits the task will not be easy as the chasing pack continue to narrow the gap.
“‘It’s going to get tougher …
“‘It’s going to get tougher …
Buckswood academy hails contribution of Bermudians
Buckswood School Football Academy, located just outside Hastings in East Sussex, is another British school with several Bermudian footballers on their books, following in the footsteps of Kane Crichlo…
Jahni Simmons hat-trick propels Dandy Stars to rout in Women’s League
Dandy Stars and Somerset Trojans Big Ballers picked up their first wins of the new season in the Women’s Football League last night at the BFA Field, with Stars hammering Young Men’s Social Club 11-0 …
‘If everyone had a Freddy in their life, the world would be a better place’
The booming, American-sounding accent was unmistakable.
It didn’t matter whether it was a low-key training game or a match in front of thousands of people.
The message would invariably be the same: “E…
It didn’t matter whether it was a low-key training game or a match in front of thousands of people.
The message would invariably be the same: “E…
Where’s everyone? Let’s be having you
So, where is everyone? It is not like the fishing and boating season has not started yet. Granted, the commercial fleet have been plying their trade with some success and a few weekenders have put in…
Arrest made in Divots firearms incident
An 18-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the firearms incident at Divots Bar and Grill in Warwick on Tuesday.
The suspect is in custody.
Meanwhile, detectives continue to investigate …
The suspect is in custody.
Meanwhile, detectives continue to investigate …
Ferry user hits out over service disruptions
A ferry commuter has called for prompt alerts of service disruptions after a string of problems this week on the Green Route linking Hamilton to the West End.
A regular user of the service said the Go…
A regular user of the service said the Go…
Party planners brought down to earth due to helium shortage
Vendors of party supplies have been feeling deflated because of a shortage of helium on the island.
Among its many uses, the lighter-than-air gas is used to inflate party balloons.
But a “perfect stor…
Among its many uses, the lighter-than-air gas is used to inflate party balloons.
But a “perfect stor…