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Oliver Betschart survives play-off to claim victory in Texas

March 15, 2023

Oliver Betschart savoured his first victory of the year when competing on the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf Tour this week.
The promising golfer claimed the boys 13-14 title after defeating overnight…

Fitch, AM Best assess fall out for insurers from bank failures

March 15, 2023

Fitch Ratings’ estimates little direct exposure by US insurers in the recent banking turmoil.
And while AM Best agrees, their commentary noted that despite minimal exposure to bonds issued by the now-…

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Janeek Providence given public service excellence award

March 15, 2023

A civil servant employed in human resources has been praised for her outstanding service and positive attitude.
Janeek Providence, who works for Department of Employee and Organisational Development, …

IGI Holdings buys Norwegian MGA

March 15, 2023

Bermuda-registered International General Insurance Holdings Ltd (IGI) has completed the acquisition of Norway-based managing general agency Energy Insurance Oslo AS.
The transaction included the acqui…

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Rider Injured In Collision In Smith’s Parish

March 15, 2023

An 18-year-old motorcycle rider was injured in a collision on Harrington Sound Road yesterday afternoon [March 14]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:05pm Tuesday, 14th March 2023, a two vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a van occurred on Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s parish, near the junction with Broken Hill Road. “It appears that […]

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Hasty Puddings back on island for latest production

March 15, 2023

Catchy tunes, colourful costumes and questionable puns are returning to City Hall this week as Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals brings its latest production to the island.
A spokesman fo…

Bob James is new COO of Lloyd’s

March 15, 2023

Bob James has been appointed as the new chief operating officer at Lloyd’s.
He has taken on the COO responsibilities from chief financial officer Burkhard Keese.
Lloyd’s said the appointment is subjec…

Essent Group promotion for David Weinstock

March 15, 2023

Essent Group Ltd, the mortgage re/insurer based in Bermuda, has promoted David B. Weinstock to the role of senior vice president, chief financial officer.
Mr Weinstock has served as interim chief fina…

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Ministry: Government Summer Day Camp Plans

March 15, 2023

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell provided an overview of the Government’s annual Summer Day Camp programme, Camp Conference for entrepreneurs and the Camp Expo for parents. Speaking in the Senate today [March 14] the Minister said, “The Government’s annual Summer Day Camp programme is now in its 52nd year. It’s a very popular programme […]

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Golf: Oliver Betschart Wins Spring Break Classic

March 15, 2023

Oliver Betschart won the 13 – 14 Boys Age Group Division at the Lakecliff Country Club in Spicewood during the Spring Break Classic in Texas. Betschart shot a two round total 7-over par 149, and he defeated Bennett Kuhns who also finished with the same score in a playoff. Betschart shot a first round 3-over […]

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Planet Math: Remaining Pies To Be Delivered

March 15, 2023

Planet Math hosted their Pi Day events yesterday and unfortunately the “free gift of pies for all primary kids did not go according to plan,’ however the organisation has extended an apology and noted that “the remaining pie orders are being delivered today” and they “are working towards providing something extra for the kids who […]

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Music Review: BMDS Night Of Cabaret

March 15, 2023

[Written by Dale Butler] The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society [BMDS] on Friday and Saturday March 10th and 11th, 2023 let the adrenaline flow when it highlighted a host of Bermuda music teachers during a night of Cabaret. After a stressful week of local and international news Katie Ross, the MC, relaxed the audience with […]

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Planet Math apologises after ‘free pies for Pi Day’ falls short

March 15, 2023

Planet Math has apologised after falling short on a promise yesterday to deliver free pies to all primary schoolchildren to mark Pi Day.
Pi Day falls on March 14 – 3.14 – and tutoring service Planet …

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Teenager injured after collision between bike and van

March 15, 2023

A teenager suffered serious injuries in a collision with a van on Harrington Sound Road yesterday.
A police spokesman said the collision took place shortly after 1pm near the junction with Broken Hill…

Apex expands with Efficient acquisition

March 15, 2023

Apex Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based global financial services provider, has announced the planned acquisition of South Africa’s Efficient Group Ltd.
Efficient is the holding company of Boutique Collec…

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Shotocup Sponsors Martial Artist Taylor Ming

March 15, 2023

Martial arts promotion company, Shotocup, announced its first fully sponsored Shotocup karate athlete, Taylor Ming, hailing from the Harto-Ryu dojo. A spokesperson said, “Shotocup director Edmond Johnson made the decision to sponsor Taylor based on her exceptional performances in kata and kumite at the 2022 Kazumi Open. Her instructor, Arnold Allen, praised her hard work […]

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6pm Live: BNV With OBA MP Michael Dunkley

March 15, 2023

OBA MP Michael Dunkley will be joining Bernews at 6.00pm this evening [March 15] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Mr Dunkley, who is the Shadow Minister of National Security and Health, set to discuss aspects of the 2023/24 Bermuda Budget. The video will be live streamed below, as […]

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Casey Truran Qualifies For Zone 5 Finals

March 15, 2023

Casey Truran and his Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] Equestrian teammates competed at the ISHA Region 5 Zone 5 Regional Championships and qualified eight individual riders for the zone 5 finals. Of the eight individual qualifiers, five were championships, and three were reserve championships. Truran was the Cacchione Cup Reserve Champion, Truran finished […]

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Bowling: Cool Runnings & Too Legit To Split Win

March 15, 2023

Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw Cool Runnings defeat Sweet Life 3 – 1, Too Legit To Split defeat Sunset 3 – 1, and the match between the Secret Weapons and D’Rollerz ended in a 2 – 2 draw. Men’s High Scratch Game Farijah Harvey 215 Cal Waldron 211 Quinton Perinchief 200 […]

West Hamilton agrees to sell Pitts Bay Road properties

March 15, 2023

Two side-by-side properties in a prime Pembroke location are to have new owners.
West Hamilton Holdings Limited, the BSX-listed property holding company, announced that it has entered into an agreemen…

MoonGate Group acquires medical practice

March 15, 2023

RISCAP Holdings Ltd, a sister company to MoonGate Group Ltd., has acquired the family medical practice of Dr Constance Richards.
The transaction concluded in June 2022 and the practice has recently be…

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Community rallies to honour teenager’s ‘strength, bravery, maturity and resilience’

March 15, 2023

The loss of a promising young athlete and Somersfield Academy student has united students in memory of Eoghan Homan and prompted an outpouring for charity.
Eoghan, 16, battled for 14 months against a …

Emily Nagel makes smooth transition to commentary

March 15, 2023

Professional Bermudian sailor and self-confessed “data nerd” Emily Nagel has made a smooth transition to the analysis booth as SailGP’s newest international commentator, but her journey to the mic has…

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Public access to information ‘a fundamental component of modern democracies’ – ICO

March 15, 2023

More than 150 Public Access to Information requests were submitted last year — an increase of almost 20 per cent on the year before.
Public authorities are struggling because of the increased workload…

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Man fined after admitting drinking before getting on bike

March 15, 2023

A man who hit a fence while riding his bike has been banned from the roads for 18 months.
Raymont Francis, 50, from Hamilton Parish, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to driving under the influen…

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MPs clash over debt repayment

March 15, 2023

The Government’s net debt will increase this year even though it is repaying $50 million of borrowing, MPs heard on Friday.
But the amount of interest Bermuda would have paid will drop as a result of…

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Wallpaper Wednesday: Golden East End Sunrise

March 15, 2023

The latest image in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a beautiful east end sunrise, showcasing golden hues shining through fluffy morning clouds and onto the water itself. The image is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, […]

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Ian Pilgrim To Officiate Pan Am Games Triathlon

March 15, 2023

World Triathlon together with Americas Triathlon announced the International Technical Officials that will be involved at the 2023 Santiago Pan American Games, with the list including Bermuda’s Ian Pilgrim. The organization said, “There will be 18 National Federations represented, with according to other recent selections, 50% of the selected Technical Officials being female. “The Technical […]

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Column: What Is A Stroke & How To Recognise It

March 15, 2023

[Column written by: Dr. Lee Schwamm] In 2020, King Edward VII Memorial saw 4-5 patients a week presenting with stroke symptoms and with the island’s aging population, it’s likely these numbers will only go up. As such, we wanted to take the opportunity to share some information about this serious illness. What is a stroke? […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Mar 14 2023

March 15, 2023

March 14 saw 3,153 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $45,030.75 BD. 957 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $5.75 per share, while the other 2,196 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $18.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,428.06, even on the […]

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February Public Service Excellence Award Recipient

March 14, 2023

Earlier today (March 14), Premier David Burt recognised the Department of Employee and Organizational Development’s (DEOD) Janeek Providence as the recipient of the February (2023) Public Service Excellence Award.

As the community is aware, the Government of Bermuda’s PSEA recognizes Public Officers who are demonstrating admirable service delivery. Each month an individual or team is selected for their significant accomplishments in the last 60 days.

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Senate: Order Of Business For March 15th

March 14, 2023

The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [March 15], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include the Summer Employment and Entrepreneurship Opportunities. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]:

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BSSF Track & Field Championships Day 1

March 14, 2023

The Berkeley Institute are the overall leaders at the completion of the first day of the Bermuda School Sports Federation Senior School Track and Field Championships taking place at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. Berkeley leads all schools with 243.67 points, CedarBridge Academy are currently in second with 161.83, with Saltus […]

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Janeek Providence Earns PSEA Excellence Award

March 14, 2023

Janeek Providence from the Department of Employee and Organizational Development has earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for February. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today [March 14], Premier David Burt recognised the Department of Employee and Organizational Development’s [DEOD] Janeek Providence as the recipient of the February [2023] Public Service Excellence Award. “As the community is aware, the […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Mar 14 2023

March 14, 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 14] include notification of planning applications registered. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on March, 14 2023 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0249/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 14 March 2023 The applications shown below are available for […]

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Bascome Targets More Medal Glory In Jui-Jitsu

March 14, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Lonnie Bascome will look to add to his medal collection when he competes at the Pan IBJJF Jui-Jitsu Championship in Kissimmee, Orlando, later this month. Bascome has won back-to-back gold medals in his past two major competitions, the IBJJF No Gi World Championship in Anaheim, California, in December and the previous […]

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30 Minute Video: March 14 ZBM Evening News

March 14, 2023

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available:

Carifta athletes shine at Senior School track and field championships

March 14, 2023

Berkeley Institute are the leaders after the first day of the Bermuda School Sports Federation Senior School track and field championships.
Berkeley lead on 243.67 points, with CedarBridge Academy se…

Premier defends against concerns raised about fintech future

March 14, 2023

Amid continuing scrutiny over the government’s digital asset strategy, David Burt, the Premier and finance minister Monday took to the floor of Parliament to strike back at unyielding opposition quest…

Butterfield up almost 9% on the NYSE

March 14, 2023

The Royal Gazette/BSX Index closed unchanged on Tuesday at 2,428, with 3,153 shares changing hands at a value of $45,030.75.
Of those shares, 957 Argus Group shares changed hands, closing at $5.75 unc…

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Weather Forecast For Wednesday March 15

March 14, 2023

Wednesday, March 15 is expected to see cloudy spells with a couple of showers about, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 13°C/56°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 7.29am […]

‘Of course we can beat Canada, but we know we have to be perfect’

March 14, 2023

Bermuda Cricket Board president Arnold Manders has challenged the men’s national team to seize a golden opportunity to fulfil their aspiration of qualifying for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup on home soil…

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Tax reduced on foodstuffs with low added sugar content

March 14, 2023

The Government has made some minor adjustments to its controversial sugar tax by reducing duty on some low sugar items.
David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, unveiled the measures during th…

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Law change will give Government more protection over hotel guarantee – Burt

March 14, 2023

Legislative changes approved by MPs last night will offer extra protections for the Government’s controversial guarantee for revamp of the $376 million Fairmont Southampton Hotel, according to David B…

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Photos & Video: Ten New BFRS Firefighters

March 14, 2023

“I congratulate the new firefighters for graduating from their recruitment training course. They have taken the first step towards a meaningful and rewarding career. We are proud of their hard work and dedication,” said Minister of National Security Michael Weeks. A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday marked a significant milestone for the Bermuda Fire & Rescue […]

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Ministry: 37 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday

March 14, 2023

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [March 14], with the list indicating that there are four bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.05pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 4 runs cancelled this morning, 33 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

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Free Webinar: ‘Becoming A Champion In Life’

March 14, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] A free online webinar entitled “Becoming a Champion in Life”, featuring professional boxers Nikki Bascome and Dorian Bostic, will be held next Wednesday [March 22]. Bermuda’s Bascome and Bostic, a pro from Baltimore, will be joined by top local football coach Dennis Brown, youth worker Jahmali Bridgewater, retired police inspector Mark […]

New direction for commercial land west of Hamilton

March 14, 2023

Two side-by-side properties in a prime Pembroke location are to have new owners.
West Hamilton Holdings Limited, the BSX-listed property holding company, on Tuesday announced that it has entered into …

Kaden Hopkins helps French team maintain strong form

March 14, 2023

Kaden Hopkins helped French team Vendée U maintain their strong form as his team-mate Nicola Marcerou claimed victory in the fourth edition of the Tour des 4B Sud Charente race on Sunday.
Again playin…

William Frith finishes third in US junior squash tournament

March 14, 2023

William Frith finished a good third in the US Junior Squash Bronze Tournament in Norwalk, Connecticut on Sunday.
Frith breezed through his first round match, winning three consecutive games, but faced…