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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 […]

Conyers has been ranked as “top-tier in Bermuda offshore expertise” by Legal 500, with 32 lawyers recognized and 17 individually ranked. A spokesperson said, “Conyers has once again been recommended as a top-tier firm in Bermuda offshore expertise in the latest Legal 500 directory rankings. The firm has maintained rankings in Corporate & Commercial, Banking, […]

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited announced that, effective November 1, 2024, Somers’ largest shareholder, Union Mutual Pension Fund Limited [UMPFL] has merged with General Provincial Life Pension Fund Limited [GPLPFL], with GPLPFL being the continuing entity. The full filing stated: “As a result, the 14,424,184 ordinary shares of Somers, representing […]

[Opinion column written by James Balfour] It was tight, most polls were unable to split the candidates, the uncertainty in the swing states meant both candidates had routes to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. However it is now clear, that despite many commentators stating President Trump had a ceiling to his vote share, he had picked up […]

The island’s top riders will compete in the Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA] Memorial Day Trophy Race at the Southside Motocross Track in St David’s on Monday [November 11]. The annual event will remember those who contributed to the sport locally and internationally, with all competing riders participating in a lap of honour and minute’s silence […]

Two Bermuda crews took part in the recent powerboat parade at the Key West World Championships in Florida. Luis Martin, the driver, and Andy Stoneham, the throttleman, of the S-12 Nuff Said/Bermuda, and David Selley, the driver, and Steven Bridges, the throttleman, of the S-25 Team Bermuda participated in the First State Bank World’s Fastest […]

The Chamber of Commerce said they look forward to the upcoming Throne Speech and hope it covers a variety of topics including our aging population, Caricom, corporate tax, real estate, the sugar tax and more. A spokesperson said, “The Chamber looks forward to the upcoming Throne Speech and Pre-Budget reports, which we hope will cover some of the […]

“Leading offshore law firm Appleby continues to be the only firm in Bermuda ranked Tier 1 across all of the six practice categories in Legal 500’s 2025 Caribbean Guide,” the company said. A spokesperson said, “Legal 500 ranks Appleby as Tier 1 in: Banking, Finance & Capital Markets; Corporate & Commercial; Dispute Resolution; Insurance/Reinsurance; Regulatory […]

Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited has achieved its strongest rankings to date in The Legal 500 Caribbean 2025 guide, securing five Tier 1 practice rankings. A spokesperson said, “The team has also attained four new ‘Leading Partner’ rankings – the highest possible ranking individual lawyers can achieve – bringing its total number of individual rankings up […]

Footballers in the under 15 and under 18 youth leagues were in action, with the Somerset Trojans, North Village Rams, PHC Zebras and FC Bascome all earning wins. Under 15 Youth League Somerset Trojans 3 Southampton Rangers 0 The Somerset Trojans secured a 3-0 victory over the Southampton Rangers at the Somerset Cricket Club. Christian […]

The Early Childhood Foundation of Bermuda is hosting a “Celebrating Early Childhood” event on November 10th at CedarBridge Academy. A spokesperson said, “The Early Childhood Foundation of Bermuda is hosting a celebratory event focusing on Early Childhood Education. The Celebrating Early Childhood event will be held on Sunday 10th November 2024 at the Kalmar Richards […]

RenaissanceRe announced today that Dr Loretta J. Mester has been appointed to serve as an independent director of the Company effective November 6th, and that, at such time, Brian G. J. Gray, who served as a member of the Board since 2013, retired as a director. Kevin J. O’Donnell, President and Chief Executive Officer of RenaissanceRe, […]

Zeiko Lewis will look to help Union Omaha reach the United Soccer League [USL] League One final when they face Greenville Triumph at home in the play-off semi-finals on Saturday [November 9]. Lewis, a Bermuda national team winger, impressed in his side’s 1-0 win at home to Richmond in the play-off quarter-finals last weekend. The […]

Kiwon Waldron had a busy day at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, participating in five races across both the morning qualifying session and the evening’s main card as the Indiana harness racing season progresses. Waldron began the day in the qualifying session, driving Ya Caught in race 2, a trot class event. The pair finished fourth with […]

The Board of Directors of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per common share on its common shares. The dividend is payable on December 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on December 13, 2024. A spokesperson said, “In addition, the Board of Directors approved a renewal of RenaissanceRe’s authorized share repurchase program, […]

November 6 saw 1,300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 6,045.00 BD. 1,300 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 4.1% at $4.65 per share. The BSX finished at 2,498.07, down 0.19% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report […]