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AXIS Capital Holdings Limited and Enstar Group Limited have entered into a loss portfolio transfer reinsurance agreement covering a portfolio of reinsurance segment business. A spokesperson said, “The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, and is expected to occur during the first half of 2025. “Under the LPT reinsurance […]

December 16 saw 210 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $7,250.00 BD. 200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 3.9% at $36.05 per share, while the other 10 shares were traded by West Hamilton Holdings Ltd, closing even at $7.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,501.05, […]

The Happy Bird Company will be selling its bluebird nesting boxes at Washington Mall this Friday [Dec 20] and Saturday [Dec 21]. A spokesperson for the company stated, “Led by our founder, Christian Chin-Gurret, The Happy Bird Company will have bluebird nesting boxes available for purchase at Washington Mall on the Reid Street ground floor. […]

On Thursday, December 12th, Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert led a delegation aboard the Sky Princess to mark the vessel’s inaugural visit to Bermuda with a ceremonial plaque exchange. A spokesperson said, “This marks the Sky Princess’s first call to Bermuda since its launch in 2019. The ship arrived in Bermuda on December 11th, one […]

A staff gift drive at the Bermuda Monetary Authority has collected just over 150 toys and more than $10,500 in gift card vouchers, bringing holiday cheer and much-needed help to children and families in need. A spokesperson said, “Gift cards included vouchers for BELCO, Lindo’s Market, The Marketplace and Gibbons Company to help families with […]

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 2.7% in August – the overall volume of retail sales index decreased 5.4% when compared to August 2023, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the August 2024 Retail Sales […]

Bermuda have been crowned champions of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub Regional Qualifier after defeating the Cayman Islands by 13 runs in Buenos Aires, Argentina, today [December 16]. Batting first after winning the toss, Bermuda posted 139 for the loss of six wickets, with Onias Bascome scoring 42, captain Terryn Fray hitting […]

The Bermuda Police Service confirmed the death of Khiry Furbert, who died following a shooting early this morning. Acting Detective Chief Inspector Clifford Roberts said, “It is with regret that the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of Mr. Khiry Furbert, in his 34th year of life and father to an 11 year […]

Consumers paid 2.3% more in August than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ August 2024 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 2.3 per cent more […]

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has provided schedule updates for the upcoming Friendship and Shield matches. Note: Time Change: The Friendship matches scheduled on Sunday, December 22nd and Thursday, December 26th will kick off at 2:00pm not 2:30pm. Thursday, December 26th Friendship & Shield Semi-final matches will take place at Bernard Park Time: 12:00pm & […]

Island Boat Club members who sign up before December 31, 2024, “will enjoy full access to Island Boat Club’s fleet of nine boats without paying membership dues until April 1, 2025.” A spokesperson said, “Island Boat Club, Bermuda’s premier boat membership programme, is offering an exclusive holiday special to make it easier than ever for residents […]

[Opinion column written by MP Jache Adams] Building a fairer Bermuda for all of us is at the core of what we believe and what we do. It is a promise to the people of Bermuda and our commitment to everyone, not just the privileged few, having an opportunity to thrive. As a result, The […]

The Bermuda Post Office Security Team — Richard Hazelwood, Tekle Ming, John Pitcher, Keith Wainwright, Barbara Ingemann, Samuel Brangman, and Dwayne Brown — earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for November. A Government spokesperson said, “On Friday, December 13th, the Government of Bermuda announced the Bermuda Post Office [BPO] Security Team as the November […]

Ryan Outerbridge and Christine Dailey claimed victory in the Friends of Sandys 5K run this weekend. Outerbridge blazed through the 5K course with a time of 15:38, Jake Smith finished second with a time of 16:00, while Sean Trott rounded out the men’s podium in third place at 16:05. Dailey won in a time of […]

Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] will host its Docs for Dinner event on December 19, 2024, featuring Dr. Ewart Brown discussing Bermuda’s healthcare journey and the path toward universal care. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] is pleased to announce its upcoming Docs for Dinner event featuring BHCS Founder and Chairman Dr. Ewart Brown. The […]

Nicholas Pedro — who was recently dismissed from the Bermuda Police Service – has provided a statement, saying he is doing so “reluctantly due to the intense media and general public interest in the circumstances of my dismissal from the Bermuda Police Service.” The police had previously issued a statement confirming that a Superintendent had been dismissed, saying […]

Somerset Primary School became a hub of joy and imagination as part of its annual end-of-term Spirit Week. Each day brought a new theme, with the week staring on Monday with Sunglasses Day, where students and teachers paired their uniforms with colourful, quirky sunglasses. On Tuesday, the school turned back time with Throwback Day, as […]

Open Mat Bermuda athletes Chris Regan and Lonnie Bascome won medals at the World IBJJF Jui-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Las Vegas at the weekend. Regan, the Open Mat head instructor, claimed silver in the superheavy black belt division; meanwhile, Bascome also secured silver in the lightweight brown belt category. Jason McAlpine also represented Open Mat […]

Local and overseas riders competed in the y Pink Sand Scrambling motocross event at Coney Island in St George’s this weekend. The event, which was organised by Pink Sand Scrambling, featured more than $10,000 in prize money for the dash for cash event. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday [December 12], Minister of Public […]

Blake Montgomery scored for London Knights in their 3-2 win at home to the Kitchener Rangers in the Ontario Hockey League [OHL] yesterday [December 15]. Montgomery scored his second goal in as many days, zooming behind the net and coming out in front to fire a wristed shot into the net. The forward, who was […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Shaun Goater has hailed the Aston Villa Women team’s “calmness and composure” after defeating West Ham United Women 3-1 in the Women’s Super League [WSL] yesterday [December 15]. Goater has won back-to-back matches since stepping up as interim coach to replace Dutchman Robert de Pauw, beating Charlton Athletic Women 4-1 at […]

Police are investigating after a man was found ”unresponsive with an apparent head wound, lying near an unattended motorcar with the engine running” in Paget, with the police recovering evidence to suggest that a firearm had been discharged at that location. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:45 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, police received a report […]