Bank shares finish higher
The RG/BSX Index finished the week 36.46 points (1.60 per cent) lower, dragged down by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd. which fell 85 cents (2.7 per cent) for the week on a volume of 380 shares trading o…
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BF&M decides against company sale
Domestic insurer BF&M Limited has concluded a strategic review, and determined against a range of potential options, including against seeking a buyer for the company.
Nearly seven months ago, the…
Nearly seven months ago, the…
Lawyer found guilty of swindling $80,000 from disabled client
A lawyer accused of dishonestly obtaining more than $80,000 from a disabled client was today found guilty by a jury after a prolonged Supreme Court trial.
Nancy Vieira, from Pembroke, was found guilty…
Nancy Vieira, from Pembroke, was found guilty…
Sports Minister attends World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Forum
The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Sen. the Hon. Owen K. Darrell, JP, is currently in Kingston Jamaica, representing Bermuda at the second annual World Anti-Doping Agency(WADA) Forum.
Taking place from January 26– 27, Minister Darrell joins other Sports Ministers in the Caribbean region to discuss such matters as: establishing a strong legal framework for anti-doping; further developing and implementing effective testing and education programs; and collaborating for protecting clean athletes and the integrity of sports.
Minister of Social Development and Seniors Attends Data Privacy Tea Party for Seniors
“The Government remains committed to strengthening areas of legislation and policy that will positively enhance the lives of our seniors; as we understand we all are progressing towards becoming a senior one day.” said the Minister of Social Development and Seniors the Hon. Tinee Furbert JP, MP.
“As the world is rapidly changing, technology continues to advance, and I know firsthand how many seniors feel overwhelmed and a bit intimidated at times.”
‘Unchained On The Rock’ Launches Offerings
Liana Nanang and Ajala Omodele have launched ‘Unchained on the Rock,’ a new initiative that “chronicles narratives of Black liberation” and offers “talks, tours, workshops, and educational curriculum consulting.” A spokesperson said, “Unchained on the Rock, a Bermuda-based initiative that chronicles narratives of Black liberation and resistance throughout the Atlantic Basin, has launched its offerings […]
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Owen Darrell attends World Anti-Doping Agency Forum
Owen Darrell, the sports minister, says it was a privilege to represent Bermuda and be involved in the topics being discussed at the second annual World Anti-Doping Agency Forum in Kingston, Jamaica.
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Winding-up order made for Sousa’s Landscaping
An order was made in the Supreme Court today to wind up a decades-old gardening business.
Chief Justice Narinder Hargun also appointed provisional liquidators for Sousa’s Landscape Management Company …
Chief Justice Narinder Hargun also appointed provisional liquidators for Sousa’s Landscape Management Company …
BHCS & Brown Darrell To Host ‘Docs For Dinner’
Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] and Brown-Darrell Clinic announced the return of the quarterly event “Docs for Dinner “scheduled for February 16 at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. A spokesperson said, “Started in 2008 in affiliation with the world-renowned Lahey Clinic, ‘Docs for Dinner’ enables local doctors to interact with leading medical professionals from abroad […]
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BCCL February Freeze Fundraiser On Feb 17th
Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] will be hosting their annual February Freeze, Take the Plunge for Pancakes fundraiser on Friday, February 17th. A spokesperson said, “BCCL is challenging Bermuda to join the school for its annual February Freeze, Take the Plunge for Pancakes fundraiser. Pledgers will raise funds and plunge into the freezing water on […]
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Bad weather forces cruise ship to skip Bermuda visit
A cruise ship was forced to cancel a trip to Bermuda today due to severe weather in New York.
According to the website Cruise Hive, the Norwegian Gem was supposed to head for the island, the first de…
According to the website Cruise Hive, the Norwegian Gem was supposed to head for the island, the first de…
Bermuda Sailors Help RHS School Win In UK
Royal Hospital School [RHS] in Ipswich, UK — which features three Bermuda sailors – is celebrating their recent success in the Under 19 Women’s Team Racing National Championship. Six female sailors from RHS — including Sophia Dias, Millie Lewis, and Nicole Stovell as team captain — travelled to Rutland Sailing Club for the Women’s Team Racing […]
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Football: Hornets Defeat Robin Hood 2-0
The Dandy Town Hornets pulled off a 2-0 win over Robin Hood at the BAA Field in Premier Division football action. Tomiko Goater gave the Dandy Town Hornets the lead in the 23rd minute, with the 1-0 lead holding into the break. Azendae Furbert doubled the lead in the 69th minute to earn the Dandy […]
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Minister Attending WADA Forum In Jamaica
Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell is currently in Kingston, Jamaica, attending the second annual World Anti-Doping Agency [WADA] Forum. A spokesperson said, “Taking place from January 26 – 27, Minister Darrell joins other Sports Ministers in the Caribbean region to discuss such matters as: establishing a strong legal framework for anti-doping; […]
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Appleby Welcomes Jane Walker & Hailee Forde
Law firm Appleby has welcomed Jane Walker [Senior Associate] and Hailee Forde [Associate] to their Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Jane who started her legal career in Bermuda with Appleby in 2008, recently re-joined Appleby from another local law firm. She advises clients in both the public and private sectors and has extensive experience in […]
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Football: BSSF School Knock-Out Finals
The National Sports Center North Field saw three Bermuda School Sports Federation Knock-Out Finals take place with 13 goals scored, as some of the island’s top young footballers showcased their skills. Middle School Over 13 Final: Saltus 4 – Warwick Academy 2 Saltus Grammar School defeated Warwick Academy 4-2 in the Middle School Over 13 […]
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Appleby Bermuda expands corporate practice
Jane Walker has returned to Appleby as senior associate, one of two new hires just announced by the law firm.
Also new to the Bermuda office is associate Hailee Forde from New Zealand.
Ms Walker bega…
Also new to the Bermuda office is associate Hailee Forde from New Zealand.
Ms Walker bega…
‘A piercing blow to democratic operation of civil society’
The former commanding officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment jailed this week after pleading guilty to corruption “delivered a piercing blow to the democratic operation of civil society”, according to …
Supreme Court tells legislature to park it over Sessions House car spaces row
The Supreme Court is demanding justice from Parliament in a row between the two branches of government about parking rights at Sessions House.
The Parliamentary House and Grounds Committee is involve…
The Parliamentary House and Grounds Committee is involve…
OBA says payroll tax proposals are ‘reckless’
Cole Simons, the One Bermuda Alliance leader, has branded government proposals to raise payroll tax for high earners and cut it to zero for people on low incomes as “reckless”.
Mr Simons accused David…
Mr Simons accused David…
New initiative launched highlighting stories of Black liberation
A new initiative has been launched to highlight stories of Black liberation and resistance in Bermuda and across the Atlantic.
Unchained on the Rock, organised by island-based entertainment studio Uns…
Unchained on the Rock, organised by island-based entertainment studio Uns…
Bermudian features in latest video on educational opportunities in the US
The US Consulate has released the third in a series of videos promoting the educational ties between Bermuda and the United States and accessible study pathways.
The video forms part of the consulate…
The video forms part of the consulate…
Justin Donawa starting to put injury nightmare behind him
Justin Donawa is confident his injury nightmare is behind him as he aims to make up for lost time at Solihull Moors.
After making an encouraging start to life with the Vanarama National League outfit …
After making an encouraging start to life with the Vanarama National League outfit …
Jay Donawa Wins Colin Smith Road Race
The Customs Department held its Annual Colin A. Smith Road Race in St David’s as part of Customs Week, with Jay Donawa racing to victory. A spokesperson said, “The Customs Department, as part of Customs Week 2023, held its Annual Colin A. Smith Road Race in St David’s on Wednesday, 25 January. The event saw […]
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Adrian Roach: ‘I’m Calling It My Bulldozer Year’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach says he is ready for his “bulldozer year” as he builds towards his dream of reaching the Olympic Games in Paris next year. The 20-year-old has several amateur tournaments on the horizon as he looks to become the first Bermudian boxer to qualify for the Olympics since light middleweight […]
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AM Best Affirms North End Re Credit Ratings
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “a-” [Excellent] of North End Re Ltd. [Bermuda] A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term […]
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Dandy Town overcome Robin Hood to finally halt poor run
Dandy Town 2 Robin Hood 0
Dandy Town halted a run of four straight league defeats with a welcome 2-0 victory over a spirited Robin Hood at Goose Gosling Field.
Town, who came into the encounter w…
Berkeley Institute and Saltus Grammar winners on football finals night
Middle School over-13 boys
Saltus Grammar 4 Warwick Academy 2
Saltus Grammar school defeated Warwick Academy in an entertaining game
Warwick took the lead in the 15th minute when powerful f…
Wells Ranked 11th In Championship Scorers
Nahki Wells is currently ranked as the 11th top scorer in the English Championship League, which is the second-highest overall in the English football league system, after the Premier League. The Bermudian footballer, who has scored nine goal so far this season, recently signed a new two-year deal at Bristol City, with the club calling […]
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Summit Early Bird Registration To End On Jan 27
Potential attendees of the Bermuda Business Development Agency’s [BDA] second annual Bermuda Risk Summit, being held at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club from March 6-8, are reminded the early bird registration price will end tomorrow [Jan 27]. A spokesperson said, “Included in the early bird price are keynote breakfasts, networking breaks and lunches, an […]
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Photos: Demeter Leader Leaves Bermuda
After paying a visit to the island, carrier ship Demeter Leader recently departed Bermuda. MarineTraffic.com says, “Demeter Leader is a vehicles carrier that was built in 2009 and is sailing under the flag of Japan. Her carrying capacity is 20019 t DWT and her current draught is reported to be 7.6 meters. Her length overall is 199.94 […]
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Walkers and TLC Group host free Pipa webinar
Walkers and The TLC Group will be holding a free Personal Information Protection Act webinar next week.
Melanie Fullerton, senior counsel at Walkers, and Taheera Lovell, co-founder and chief executiv…
Melanie Fullerton, senior counsel at Walkers, and Taheera Lovell, co-founder and chief executiv…
New captive chief at Axa XL for Asia and Europe
Axa XL Insurance has appointed Marine Charbonnier as head of captives & facultative underwriting, APAC & Europe.
Mrs Charbonnier will lead Axa XL’s captive business for the APAC & Europe b…
Mrs Charbonnier will lead Axa XL’s captive business for the APAC & Europe b…
Early bird close for Bermuda Risk Summit
The early bird registration price ends tomorrow, Friday, for the Bermuda Business Development Agency’s second annual Bermuda Risk Summit at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club from March 6-8.
And h…
And h…
‘I hope this relationship can last and never end’
Kindness, commitment and reliability are among the attributes that earned two youth mentors the top prizes at this year’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda awards.
Jonari Smith, Big Brother to NiJa…
Jonari Smith, Big Brother to NiJa…
Top executive joins Seadrill board
Seadrill Limited, the Bermudian-based offshore drilling contractor, has appointed Ana Zambelli to its board of directors.
The company said Ms Zambelli brings significant industry experience to Seadril…
The company said Ms Zambelli brings significant industry experience to Seadril…
Maddie Morris joins SiriusPoint as underwriter
SiriusPoint Ltd, the global specialty re/insurer based in Bermuda, has appointed Maddie Morris as underwriter, energy & marine liability, effective February 1.
Ms Morris, who will be based in Lond…
Ms Morris, who will be based in Lond…
Aspen partners with climate insurer
San Francisco-headquartered kWh Analytics, the climate insurance company, has partnered with Bermudian-based Aspen Insurance to launch a property insurance programme for renewable energy assets.
Aspen…
Aspen…
North End Re maintains excellent rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Bermudian-based North End Re Ltd.
The outlook of these credit ratings…
The outlook of these credit ratings…
15% Vacancy Rate At City Ground Floor Level
The City of Hamilton “has a vacancy rate of 15% at ground floor level” and “we predict that this figure is likely to increase as the full and long-term impacts of the pandemic are felt. ” This is according to the recently released City of Hamilton Plan 2023 Consultative Draft which said, “Our research has found that […]
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New book chronicles history of Bermuda motocross
A new book laying out the history of motocross in Bermuda has now hit the shelves.
A labour of love by author Ras Mykkal, a former Bermuda Motocross Association presidet, the book features interviews …
A labour of love by author Ras Mykkal, a former Bermuda Motocross Association presidet, the book features interviews …
Local retail sales volumes fall as overseas purchases jump
The volume of retail sales declined for the fifth consecutive month in October, although the reduction narrowed compared to the previous four months.
The Retail Sales Index showed that the value of r…
The Retail Sales Index showed that the value of r…
EY’s 2023 Global Insurance Outlook Report
EY’s 2023 Global Insurance Outlook explores the impact of “macroeconomic, geopolitical and pandemic-driven upheavals” on the global insurance industry. A spokesperson said, “The report finds that amid this turbulence, more people want more protection for what they value most, opening growth opportunities for innovative insurers who can meet these evolving customer needs. “Protection and savings […]
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NY Weather Affects Norwegian Gem’s Visit
The cruise ship Norwegian Gem will be reportedly skipping a planned visit to Bermuda tomorrow [Jan 27] due to a departure delay in New York caused by inclement weather. The Cruise Hive website said, “Guests boarding Norwegian Gem in New York today have been informed that their departure will be delayed due to winter weather, […]
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Retail Sales Decreased 0.2% In October 2022
After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 5.8% in October – the overall volume of retail sales decreased 0.2% when compared to October 2021, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the October 2022 Retail Sales Index. October’s […]
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Bermuda sailors win national championships in Britain
Bermuda sailors Nicole Stovell and Sophia Dias started the new year with a bang after winning the Under-19 Women’s Team Racing National Championship.
The Royal Hospital School team, led by captain Sto…
The Royal Hospital School team, led by captain Sto…
Axis reports lower profit but improved core performance
Bermudian-based Axis Capital Holdings Limited has reported fourth quarter net income of $41 million (2021: $197 million) and overall net income for 2022 of $193 million (2021: $588 million).
The incom…
The incom…
Jan 28: Creatives Live To Feature Working Title
On Saturday [Jan 28], the first Creatives Live! event of the year kicks off with Working Title performing at Warwick Workman’s Club. Sponsored by the Department of Culture this year the popular Creatives Live! concert series will be taking place at a few community venues around the island. On Saturday, Working Title will be performing […]
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2023 Carnival Costumes To Be Unveiled
Carnival In Bermuda announced that the Bermuda Mas Bands “have been gearing up over the past few months and are now ready to release their presentations for Revel De Road 2023.” A spokesperson said, “Party People Entertainment will stoke the flames for Band Launch Season as they present their theme ‘The House of Dragons,’ beginning […]
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COH Provided a Draft a Week Before the Release and Given Every Opportunity to Collaborate
“I am incredibly disappointed that the Corporation of Hamilton (COH) opted to share grievances publicly instead of picking up the telephone or sending an email. Especially as the Department of Planning (Planning) team went to great lengths to keep them involved in the process”, said the Minister of Home Affairs, Walter Roban, in reading today’s Royal Gazette article. “Planning communicated consistently and made them aware that they were open to dialogue, to contact them with any questions and that they were happy to meet.”