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The second spring senior bowling league at Warwick Lanes saw league leaders, the Drifters, solidify their position with a 2.5 – 1.5 victory over the third-placed Blue Angels. In other matches, the second-placed New Comers delivered a decisive 4 – 0 win against the seventh-placed Pinsplitters. The Star Lites, currently in fifth place, secured a […]

Taylor White delivered an outstanding performance, securing victories in three events to lead the Bentley women’s swimming & diving team to a 147-115 win over Assumption in a home meet. White’s first victory came in the 1000-yard freestyle, where she recorded a time of 11:01.37. She continued her dominance with a win in the 100-yard […]

Kiwon Waldron participated in four races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, consistently finishing mid-pack in a competitive evening of harness racing in Indiana. Waldron’s first race was in the pace class, where he drove Where’s Drogon to a sixth-place finish in a time of 1:53&3. In race 3, another pace class event, Waldron and Mary Jo […]

Everest Group Ltd. announced a 10 million share increase in its repurchase authorization and a $2.00 per share dividend payable December 13, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Everest Group, Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase of 10 million shares in its share repurchase authorization. “In addition, the Company announced that its Board […]

Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced a $1.9 billion special dividend and also announced executive promotions. A spokesperson said, “Arch Capital Group Ltd. [NASDAQ: ACGL, Arch or the Company] today announced that its Board of Directors [Board] has declared a special cash dividend [special dividend] of $1.9 billion to common shareholders, representing $5.00 per outstanding common share. […]

The King has approved the award of the first Operational Service Medal [Bermuda] for members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment. Governor Rena Lalgie said, “As Governor of Bermuda, and Commander in Chief of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, I am pleased to announce that His Majesty The King has approved the award of the first Operational […]

The Jamaican Association [Bermuda] will host the Marcus Garvey Symposium at the Bermuda College Lecture Theatre next Thursday [November 14]. The event, which runs from 6 pm to 9 pm, will commemorate the anniversary of Mr Garvey’s 1928 visit to Bermuda. Jamaican Mr Garvey was the leader of the Pan-Africanism movement, which aimed to unite […]

November 7 saw 18,327 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $414,535.50 BD. 10,327 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.4% at $36.50 per share, while another 8,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.1% at $4.70 per share. The BSX finished at 2,526.08, […]

The government is expected to announce that a $100 monthly personal allowance to cover the cost of personal care items will be added for people on financial assistance and the Ministry of Transport will reduce the number of vehicle inspections required in the first five years for a new vehicle. In advance of tomorrow’s reading […]

[Written by Anya Thompson] At Cedarbridge Academy, some students shine not just in academics but also in practical, hands-on fields. Terry Charlemagne, a dedicated student with a passion for mechanics, is one of them. From turbocharged car projects to mastering vehicle operation, Terry has cultivated a distinctive skill set that distinguishes him from his peers. […]

Andrew Armstrong has been named the Rookie of the Week by the Atlantic 10 Conference. The announcement from his University said, “The Atlantic 10 Conference announced their weekly men’s soccer awards and recognized University of Dayton freshman Andrew Armstrong as A-10 Rookie of the Week. “Armstrong scored a pair of goals for the second straight game […]

“There has been a serious road traffic collision involving two motorcycles on Blue Hole Hill, Hamilton Parish,” the police said this evening [Nov 7]. “The roadway is currently closed, with traffic being diverted through the Grotto Bay compound. Motorists heading into or out of the east end are encouraged to delay their departure, if possible to […]

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 7] include liquor licence and acting appointments. Notice Of Hearing-Liquor Licensing Authority Special Session Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Liquor Licence Notice ID: GN1009/2024 Publication date: 07 November, 2024 Notices of Hearing-Liquor Licensing Authority Special Session The Chairman of the Liquor Licensing Authority, in compliance with […]

The Waterlot will reopen its doors on Wednesday, December 4, and will welcome Executive Chef Hamish Lindsay and Maître D’ Barry Cohen. A spokesperson said, “The Waterlot, Bermuda’s iconic dining destination, will reopen its doors on Wednesday, December 4, with the introduction of two remarkable talents: Executive Chef Hamish Lindsay and Maître D’ Barry Cohen. “Together, […]

Warwick Academy won the Middle School Girls Six-a-Side Tournament with a 1-0 victory over BHS in a tense final. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy followed their Primary School team in winning the Middle School Girls six a side tournament after defeating BHS 1-0 in a tense final. The lone goal of the match was scored […]

Concr — which was described as a “deeptech company dedicated to enabling precision medicine and improving drug development using predictive analytics and artificial intelligence [AI]” — announced its partnership with CariGenetics. A spokesperson said, “Through this collaboration, Concr and CariGenetics will expand use of vital genetic and molecular data on Triple Negative Breast Cancer [TNBC] […]

Tyler Butterfield secured a third-place finish at the USATF Cross Country Colorado 5k Masters. Butterfield completed the challenging course with a time of 16:14. Joseph Gray won the race in 15:30, followed by Neil McDonagh in second place with a time of 15:49. Butterfield’s strong performance also earned him a third-place finish in the men’s […]

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced the upcoming BUEI Talk ‘A Half Century Under The Sea: 50 Years Of Diving In Bermuda’s Waters’ presented by Dr. Edward Schultz on Thursday, November 14th at 7.00pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to announce the upcoming BUEI […]

The Department of Education announced that online registration for the Bermuda Public School System’s 2025/2026 school year will open on Monday, November 18th. A Government spokesperson said, “Online Registration for the Bermuda Public School System’s 2025/2026 school year opens from Monday, November 18, 2024 and will close on Friday, November 22, 2024, the Department of […]

The Storm secured a decisive victory over HPWC in a netball game, with a final score of 78-5. The Storm took an early lead and maintained control throughout the match. Nabilah Nasir led the scoring for the Storm with 37 goals, followed by Rihanna Reddicks with 21 and Zukiyah Durham with 20. Kiarra Francis and […]

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced the Senior Men’s National Team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier. A spokesperson said, “The tournament will run from December 6 – 16, 2024 with a total of 8 matches. “The Bermuda Senior Men’s National Team, led by Captain Mr. Terryn Fray of Bailey’s Bay […]

Walkers secured top-tier rankings in The Legal 500 Caribbean 2025. A spokesperson said, “Our firm has achieved top-tier rankings in three practice areas and recommendations in two more in Bermuda, contributing to a total of 12 top-tier practice areas and seven recommendations across the Americas legal market for Walkers. “Our Bermuda office’s Regulatory and Compliance […]

Warwick Academy successfully defended their title in the Bermuda School Sports Federation Girls Seven-a-Side Football Tournament. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy successfully defended their Bermuda School Sports Federation Girls seven a side football tournament after defeating Bermuda High School 1-0 in the final. Both teams attacked freely but some fine goalkeeping kept the score 0-0 […]

The Convening of the Legislature and the Throne Speech will take place on Friday, November 8th. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that the Convening of the Legislature will take place tomorrow [Nov. 8], on the Cabinet Office Grounds. “On Friday, Her Excellency the Governor, Rena Lalgie will set out the Government’s Legislative […]

Hamilton Insurance Group reported Q3 2024 net income of $78.3 million, a combined ratio of 93.6%, and a 16.7% increase in premiums, despite hurricane-related losses. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd.  today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.” Commenting on the results, Pina Albo, CEO of Hamilton, said, “Just […]

HOME, the registered charity whose purpose is to end homelessness in Bermuda, has welcomed a substantial donation from the QBE Foundation, the charitable arm of international insurance and reinsurance company, QBE. A spokesperson said, “It is the third successive year that QBE has supported HOME, after donations in 2022 and 2023. “The donation will help […]