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The 2023 Bermuda Squash Association Club Championships came to an end at the BSA Club in Devonshire. Number one seed Browne defeated number two seed Anaya Smith in straight sets 11-8, 11-8, 11-2, while number one seed Howells defeated number two seed Joann Bielby 11-6, 11-8, 11-6. Number one seed in the men’s veteran over […]

Bermuda’s Youth Delegation – Noelle Young, Zayne Sinclair, Malachi Symonds, Olly Cherry, William Campbell, and Isaiah Fraser –  has arrived in Dubai for the YOUNGA World Conference during COP28. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s youth delegation has arrived in Dubai for the YOUNGA World Conference during COP28, and their presence has garnered substantial international support. Led by Noelle […]

Bermuda National Library is set to be the venue for the launch of Melodye Micere Van Putten’s book, “Expressions of Blackness: Spirituality, Resistance, Power, Honor, Joy, Love, Connections.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Library will host the book launch of Melodye Micere Van Putten’s seventeenth book, Expressions of Blackness: Spirituality, Resistance, Power, Honor, Joy, […]

Za’Kayza Parsons – who competes for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC] — achieved a personal best leap in the long jump, with her jump also marking the fifth-best in school history. In a post on X, the UMBC Cross Country/Track & Field Team said, “Junior Za’Kayza Parsons placed fifth in the long jump […]

The annual 8K Turkey Trot Run/Walk is taking place this morning [Dec 3] and you can tune in and watch live below. Related Stories Red Cross To Host Annual 5k Jingle Run/Walk Turkey Trot Run/Walk This Sunday Prunty & Dailey Win Hannover Re Half Marathon Turkey Trot Race To Be Held On December 3 Adam […]

News that Ryan Robinson Perinchief was called to the Bermuda Bar, James Lee won the Raleigh Ultimate Survivor fundraising event, NMB promoted Katie Bennett, Ahmani’s Cookies are available on BermudAir, and BioQuest launched to support Bermuda’s biodiversity conservation efforts were some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Reggie Lambe […]

The Directors of Bermuda Aviation Services Limited announced the “appointment of Gail E. M. Miller to the position of Board Chair and E. Michael Leverock as Deputy Board Chair effective November 30, 2023.” A spokesperson said, Gail Miller has enjoyed a long association with the BAS Group and brings a wealth of experience to the […]

The Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors announced an upcoming “Understanding Disability in the Workplace Panel Discussion” scheduled for Wednesday [Dec 6]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors presents “Understanding Disability in the Workplace Panel Discussion.” This vital conversation addressing the topic of inclusivity and how disability presents […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] for Conduit Reinsurance Limited [Conduit Re] in Bermuda. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of Conduit Reinsurance […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of Group Ark Insurance Limited [GAIL] [Bermuda]. A statement from the ratings agency said, “GAIL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ark Insurance Holdings Limited [Ark], the non-operating holding company of the Ark group. Concurrently, […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] for Conduit Reinsurance Limited with a stable outlook. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of Conduit Reinsurance […]

BroadRiver Asset Management announced that it has “completed the acquisition of the US & Bermuda businesses [“Lombard US/BDA”] of Lombard International Group.” Andrew Plevin, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of BroadRiver, said: “This transaction is an outstanding opportunity for BroadRiver and its investors and an additional step in BroadRiver’s strategic expansion into the insurance sector. We look […]

Caitlyn Bobb has broken her previous national record in the indoor 500 metres at the Navy Invitational I at the Wesley Brown Field House in Annapolis, Maryland, today [December 2]. Bobb, competing for the University of Maryland Baltimore County, won the race in 1min 12.93sec, smashing her previous national record of 1:13.46. The University said, […]

Bermuda Red Cross is hosting the annual 5k Jingle Run/Walk on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 8:30 am. The event poster says “competitive and non-competitive runners and walkers” are invited to participate. The race will start and finish from the New Venture House, 3 Mills Creek Road, Hamilton. There will be prizes for the Best […]

Sunday, December 3 is expected to be see a mix of clouds and sun early, then becoming cloudy later in the day, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be […]

Bermuda swimmers Brandon Adkins, Connor Hupman, Violet Smith, and Flynn Watson-Brown are all representing Baylor School at the Music City Invitational in Nashville. Hupman finished 5th in the 13-14 men 200 yard freestyle A final in a time of 1:46.88, while Adkins finished 2nd in the men’s open 200 yard freestyle A final in a […]

Skyport helped to light up the festive season, hosting a tree lighting event at the LF Wade International Airport to kick off the holiday season, with their 38ft tall Christmas tree serving as the centerpiece. “This impressive tree surpasses the average Christmas tree, standing as a symbol of the grandeur of the celebrations,” a spokesperson said. “At […]

The Bermuda National Trust hosted its annual Christmas Walkabout last night [Dec 1] in St. George’s, with the always popular event helping to kick off the festive season in Bermuda. A spokesperson previously said, “BNT historic homes including Tucker House, The Old Rectory, Bridge House, Buckingham, Reeve Court, and Stewart Hall will all be beautifully […]

The Ministry of Economy and Labour advised that the “moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories is extended for three months, ending February 29th, 2024.” A Government spokesperson said, “The following list of Closed job categories is unchanged from the prior three-month period ending November 30th, 2023: Administrative Assistant Airline […]

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association’s Jingle Bell Slam continued underway at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium. Three matches in two divisions were played on day two. Parra Arianna needed a third set to defeat Ella Metschnadel in their girls 12 singles battle 3-4, 4-1, 10-8. In the boys singles 16 quarter-final, Jadon Spriggs defeated the […]

Warwick Academy won the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s Middle School Girls Volleyball Tournament after defeating Saltus Grammar Red 25-14 in the final held inside the Mount Saint Agnes Gymnasium. The six participating schools played in a Round Robin format with the top four schools progressing to the Semi-Finals. Saltus Red defeated MSA 21-7 in their […]

Pastor Leroy Bean has released a book titled Gang Violence Is By Design: Exposing the Lie, which “presents a panoramic perspective and awareness that will help countries recognize and address the root cause that has been camouflaged within our society for centuries.” The book’s promo said, “There is a myriad of ideological beliefs and copious […]

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, December 2nd. On Sunday the RBNS Khalid Bin Ali naval vessel is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship will arrive, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship and the Seven Seas Grandeur cruise ship are […]

December 1 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,117.57, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 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 LOM Share […]

In advance of their upcoming retirements, Constable Marlon Cann and Constable Litanya Smith of the Bermuda Police Service were recognized for their “dedication and commitment.” The Bermuda Police Service said, “This morning [Friday, 1st December 2023], the policing careers of Constable Marlon Cann and Constable Litanya Smith were celebrated by Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons, […]

First Devonshire and First West Pembroke Brownies partnered to teach young girls crocheting and knitting, with support from the community. A spokesperson said, “As part of their community outreach programme for 2023, the First Devonshire Brownies and First West Pembroke Brownies have organized an intergenerational venture with grandmas, moms, community partners, and store owners designed […]

A driver was arrested after “after leading police officers on a pursuit” which saw “police vehicles following the SUV driver through parts of Devonshire, Pembroke and the City of Hamilton.” A police spokesperson said, “A SUV driver was arrested for disqualified driving, issued with relevant traffic tickets and has a Magistrates’ Court appearance scheduled in […]

Jarion Richardson is “now officially the OBA Party Leader after being elected by acclamation,” while MPs Susan Jackson and Ben Smith are up for election as Deputy Leader, the OBA confirmed in advance of their annual conference on Monday. A spokesperson said, “The One Bermuda Alliance will be holding its annual conference on Monday, 4 […]

Premier David Burt is attending Abu Dhabi Finance Week, and said he had the opportunity to “engage with international leaders, deepen our economic ties, and discuss how Bermuda and the UAE can collaborate.” The Premier, who is also the Minister of Finance, posted the images below on Instagram and said, “Today at Abu Dhabi Finance […]