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Compre Group completed a $150 million reinsurance deal with Accelerant, approved by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. A spokesperson said, “Compre Group Holdings Limited [Compre], the Bermuda-domiciled international legacy and reinsurance group, today announced it has completed a legacy reinsurance transaction with Accelerant, the data-driven risk exchange, following approval by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. The transaction, […]

Carey Olsen provided legal counsel to Paratus Energy Services on their successful $500 million bond issuance, one of the largest in the Nordic market, highlighting Paratus’ strong market presence. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen has advised Paratus Energy Services Limited [Paratus], a leading energy services holding company incorporated in Bermuda, on the successful private placement […]

August 23 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,410.42, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock […]

The Driving Horse and Pony Club of Bermuda has elected a new committee for the 2024-2025 harness racing season, with races set to begin on September 29th, followed by the official season kickoff on October 5th. A spokesperson said, “The Driving Horse and Pony Club of Bermuda [DHPC] recently held its 2024 AGM. “DHPC members […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 23] include notice of issue of writ, elections, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Notice Of Issue Of Writ For Constituency 36 Sandys North Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notice of Issue of Writ Notice ID: GN0791/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Parliamentary Registry Office Publication date: […]

Saturday, August 24 is expected to see sunshine and clouds mixed, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 24°C/76°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be E. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6:49am and sunset will be […]

Kroll announced that Dylan Edward Marshall has joined their Bermuda office as a Director in the restructuring practice, bringing twelve years of experience in restructuring and insolvency work. A spokesperson said, “Kroll, the leading independent provider of global risk and financial advisory solutions, announced that Dylan Edward Marshall, CPA, CA has joined the Bermuda office […]

Bermuda squash players continued competing in the Caribbean Area Squash Association senior championships, at Georgetown Club and the National Racquet Center in Guyana. The tournament moved into the team phase, where Bermuda lost 5 – 0 to Guyana in their men’s division opening match. Taylor Carrick lost to Shomari Wiltshire 11-6. 9-11, 11-2, 11-4, and […]

A total of 19 goals were scored in a Bermuda inline ball hockey double header at the PCC Hockey Rink. Sinky Bay Sea Turtles 7 North Rock Beacons 5 In the opener the Sinky Bay Sea Turtles defeated the North Rock Beacons 7 – 5. The Sinky Bay Sea Turtles got four goals off the […]

Bermuda’s national men’s bowling team members continued competing in the Pan American Championships in Reno Nevada. Competing in the men’s trios, the team of Damien Matthews, David Maycock, and Lamar Richardson finished 27th with a combined total of 3,514 pins. Anthony Haywar, Dayvon Tucker, and Michael Honore finished 30th with a combined score of 3,426 […]

The Bermuda Health Council reminds local health businesses and health professionals that the deadline to submit written feedback on the proposed regulations for high-risk health technology and health service provider licensing is 5th September. A spokesperson said, “Key documents were emailed on the 13th and 16th August to health businesses and professional statutory bodies and […]

The 2024 Women’s Pan American challenge is set to take place from September 21st – 28th at the National Sports Center. The Pan American challenge is a quadrennial international women’s field hockey competition in the Americas organized by the Pan American Hockey Federation. The tournament serves as the qualification tournament for the next women’s Pan […]

Bermuda is among six countries that continued competing in the Caribbean Area Squash Association senior championships, at Georgetown Club and the National Racquet Center in Guyana. Taylor Carrick and Anaya Smith took to the court for the 2024 ENet senior caribbean championships – doubles. Carrick and Smith lost to the number one seeds Cameron Stafford […]

August 22 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,410.42, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 21 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 202024 […]

Dr. Browns Laboratory Hair and Scalp Disorder Clinic proudly announced the “successful completion of its first series of hair transplants in Bermuda, marking a historic milestone in the island’s medical landscape.” A spokesperson said, “Dr. Brown’s Laboratory is proud to announce the observance of Hair Loss Awareness Month this August. As Bermuda’s foremost authority on […]

The Parliamentary Registrar announced that a writ of election was issued to initiate the by-election for Constituency 36, Sandys North. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, Tenia K. Woolridge of the Parliamentary Registrar announced that a writ of election was issued to initiate the bye-election for Constituency 36, Sandys North. The election is scheduled to take […]

The City of Hamilton and Mayor Charles Gosling expressed condolences to the family and community of St. George’s upon the passing of former Mayor Kenneth “Kenny” Bascome. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Mayor of St. George’s Kenneth “Kenny” Bascome.” Mayor of Hamilton Charles […]

Chiaje Rudo and Ramaya Edwards have been awarded scholarships by Butterfield, receiving a combined $55,000 between them for the upcoming academic year. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield has awarded its annual scholarships to five promising students, including two talented Bermudians, Chiaje Rudo and Ramaya Edwards, who will receive a combined $55,000 between them for the upcoming […]

Butterfield’s 2024 Leadership and Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme has successfully concluded, with six young women, including Bermuda’s Zea Swainson, completing the initiative. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield is proud to announce the successful completion of the 2024 Leadership and Entrepreurship Accelerator Programme [LEAP] by six talented young females, including Zea Swainson from Bermuda, who were sponsored to […]

[Opinion column written by OBA candidate Malachi Symonds] We live in a world where, at times, convenience comes with a high cost. Single-use plastics have emerged as a major contributor to both environmental degradation and public health crises. A recent study revealed that plastics were responsible for producing 5.3% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2019 […]

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Ianthia Simmons-Wade] As Bermuda’s population ages and life expectancy increases, securing a stable financial future becomes increasingly important for our seniors and those approaching retirement. The government’s recent announcement regarding private pension plans marks significant progress towards our vision of a better, fairer Bermuda by safeguarding the retirement savings […]

Bermuda’s national men’s bowling team members continued competing in the Pan American Championships in Reno Nevada. Competing in the men’s doubles, Damien Matthews and Lamar Richardson finished 21st with a combined total of 2,536 pins. David Maycock and Michael Honore finished 41st with a total of 2,300 pins. Anthony Hayward and Dayvon Tucker finished 47th […]

Ann Lindroth, the Bermuda Paralympic Association president, and Lorri Lewis, the chef de mission, have touched down in Paris today [August 22] ahead of the Paralympic Games. Bermuda will be represented in Paris by Jessica Lewis, the daughter of Lorri Lewis, in athletics and boccia player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade, who is scheduled to arrive in the […]