Partnership planned for business expansion
Distinguished Programs, the New York-headquartered national insurance programme manager, has partnered with Bermudian-based SiriusPoint Ltd to expand into environmental, construction pollution and pro…
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Health chiefs in talks aimed at reducing cost of drugs
Health chiefs are linking up with wholesalers and pharmacies in a bid to drive down the cost of medications.
The Bermuda Health Council, a government quango which regulates and coordinates the deliver…
The Bermuda Health Council, a government quango which regulates and coordinates the deliver…
Bank’s $30,000 scholarship open for applications
Butterfield Bank has today announced the Bermuda Undergraduate Scholarship 2023 is now open to applications.
The $30,000 scholarship, entering its 45th year, is awarded to outstanding students every y…
The $30,000 scholarship, entering its 45th year, is awarded to outstanding students every y…
Apex to acquire Irish Bank of America unit
Bermudian-based Apex Group Ltd, the global financial services provider, has announced the planned acquisition of Bank of America Custodial Services (Ireland) Limited, the Irish depositary business of …
Positive outlook for Bermuda (re)insurers
Fitch Ratings is forecasting a bright near term future for Bermuda (re)insurers, even amid heightened catastrophe losses, inflation and economic uncertainties.
Fitch expects Bermuda (re)insurers to im…
Fitch expects Bermuda (re)insurers to im…
Kiwanis Club To Celebrate “Kiwanis Week”
Members and friends of the Kiwanis Club of St George’s are celebrating the annual observance of “Kiwanis Week” – a worldwide celebration of the 1915 founding of the international service club. A spokesperson said, “The weeks runs from Sunday, January 22, through the following Sunday, January 29. However, in addition to the week-long activities, Kiwanis […]
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Pain Into Purpose Virtual Event This Afternoon
Cal Athletics is hosting a special virtual Pain Into Purpose educational and empowerment session this afternoon [Jan 23] from 4.00pm to 5.00pm, and “the people of Bermuda are welcomed to join the virtual experience.” A spokesperson said, “The Pain Into Purpose Bermuda movement has continued to be embraced by the University of California, Berkeley Athletics […]
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Young Gunz or Paget Lions guaranteed a spot in FA Cup semi final
There will be at least one lower-league team in the FA Cup semi finals after Young Gunz and Paget Lions were drawn against each other in the quarter finals on Monday.
The remaining three matches featu…
The remaining three matches featu…
Mazar-Fox Art Partners With Swiss PR Firm
Bermuda-based Mazar-Fox Art Consulting is partnering with PR and marketing company Zurichsee Connections, based in Switzerland. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda-based art advisor Holly Mazar-Fox has an international client base and it’s only growing. “The CEO and founder of Mazar-Fox Art Consulting has recently announced its partnership with globally renowned PR and marketing company Zurichsee Connections, […]
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BUEI Close To Reaching Target Goal For Appeal
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] said they are close to teaching target goal for their annual appeal. A spokesperson said, “With one week remaining, there is still time to support the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] reach the target goal for our Annual Appeal. “Our ocean’s future depends on people who are willing to […]
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International Customs Day Events To Be Held
“The Customs Department continues to play an important role in the Bermuda economy by meeting its mission of ‘Protecting Bermuda’s Border and Promoting Economic Development,” said Lucinda Pearman, the Collector of Customs. A spokesperson said, “Mrs Pearman’s message comes as the Customs Department prepares to carry out a series of events this week in recognition […]
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Xtreme Sports Games Set For April 22nd
The sixth edition of the Xtreme Sports Games will be held on April 22 at the National Sports Center North Field. A spokesperson said, “Xtreme Sports Games, the award-winning corporate fun day, will return for its sixth edition in 2023. The event, hosted by local company Xtreme Sports Ltd., will be held on April 22, […]
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Football: FA Challenge Cup Sunday Results
PHC Zebras, X-Roads, Paget Lions, Hamilton Parish, and Devonshire Cougars all walked away with wins in recent FA Challenge Cup football action. Wolves 1 – PHC Zebras 8 The PHC Zebras continued their good form at Wellington Oval this season with an 8 – 1 win over Wolves in their FA Challenge Cup battle. The PHC […]
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Conditional discharge for shoplifter
A man who stole a bottle of cologne from a Hamilton store was sentenced to a 12-month conditional discharge.
Randy Thompson, 69, from Pembroke, pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared in Magis…
Randy Thompson, 69, from Pembroke, pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared in Magis…
Customs Department to Mark International Customs Day 2023 Through a Series of Island-Wide Events
“The Customs Department continues to play an important role in the Bermuda economy by meeting its mission of ‘Protecting Bermuda’s Border and Promoting Economic Development,” said Lucinda Pearman, the Collector of Customs.
Mrs Pearman’s message comes as the Customs Department prepares to carry out a series of events this week in recognition of International Customs Day 2023, which will be observed on Thursday, 26 January.
Mrs Pearman added: “We are committed to the continued economic development of the Island and protecting Bermuda’s borders.”
Role of customs officers to be highlighted in series of events
Customs officers will be recognised for their crucial work as border organisations around the world prepare for International Customs Day.
The customs department will hold several events this week in …
The customs department will hold several events this week in …
Volunteers make headway at Warwick dump site
Volunteers rolled up their sleeves yesterday to clean up an area near the Railway Trail in Warwick that had become a haven for illegal dumping.
Chaplain Kevin Santucci, one of the organisers, said: “W…
Chaplain Kevin Santucci, one of the organisers, said: “W…
Aaron Sims left frustrated as Simsfield Hardtimes misses out on record
Aaron Sims must be wondering what on earth is it going to take to clear the final hurdle and break the overall harness racing track record after again falling just shy of the mark.
Sims’ Indiana-bred …
Sims’ Indiana-bred …
Video & Results: Bermuda Harness Pony Racing
The 2022/23 Harness Pony Racing Season resumed at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street, with a full slate of racing. In the 1:03&1 – 1:04&2 Time Bar Class, three horses and drives clocked the same time as 1:06&2, ItsAllAboutMe & Darico Clarke, Rockeyed Optimist & Maurice Raynor, and Gold-N-Glory & Candyce Martins all needed […]
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Attorney-General files petition to wind up Savvy Entertainment
A company that was loaned $800,000 by the Government to set up a recording studio is set to be officially shut down.
According to a notice from the Attorney-General’s Chambers, the Government filed a …
According to a notice from the Attorney-General’s Chambers, the Government filed a …
‘Pause’ payroll tax changes, say businesses
Business leaders have warned that proposed radical changes to the payroll tax regime could be bad for Bermuda’s economic recovery and may deter foreign investment.
John Huff, CEO of the Association o…
John Huff, CEO of the Association o…
Janet DeBraga opens Times Past Gift Shop
Decades ago, the shop under the St George’s Historical Society on Featherbed Alley in St George was filled with banana-leaf dolls made by the artist Marie Gleeson.
Half a century later, the banana-lea…
Half a century later, the banana-lea…
Hamilton must change as shoppers go online, say planners
A new plan for Hamilton envisions more varied uses of ground-floor spaces and the waterfront, more activity spaces designed to bring people into the city, and more environmentally friendly buildings. …
Joann Veney (1942-2023): Entrepreneur who was passionate about tourism
A tourism entrepreneur who courted corporate groups to the island was driven to give visitors the type of “fantastic time that made them come back”, her daughter said.
Joann Veney channelled her work …
Joann Veney channelled her work …
Turks and Caicos marines on target with help from regiment
Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment soldiers have been getting their first taste of firing weapons on a live range thanks to training by Royal Bermuda Regiment instructors.
The TCI Marines were taking …
The TCI Marines were taking …
Hundreds of runners pound streets for Butterfield & Vallis 5k
More than 500 runners and walkers aged six to 76 took to the streets on Sunday for the Butterfield and Vallis 5K.
With the roads around the back of Hamilton a sea of colour from 8am as competitors pre…
With the roads around the back of Hamilton a sea of colour from 8am as competitors pre…
Nurse Competes In VCU Indoor Invitational
Sadiq Nurse and his Norfolk State men’s track & field teammates competed in the 2023 VCU Rams Indoor Invitational. Nurse competed in the men’s long jump finishing 25th with a top leap of 5.97m.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update
“I am pleased to advise that Bermuda has met our coronavirus vaccination goal to have a third of our eligible population receiving their 2nd and 3rd booster,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “This is good news, as vaccinations are the best way to fight the coronavirus, protect our community and save lives.”
Ministry Provides Update On Covid Vaccine
“I am pleased to advise that Bermuda has met our coronavirus vaccination goal to have a third of our eligible population receiving their 2nd and 3rd booster,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “This is good news, as vaccinations are the best way to fight the coronavirus, protect our community and save lives.” A spokesperson […]
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PLP Hosts Parliamentary Group Retreat
The PLP convened a Parliamentary Group retreat this weekend, with the party saying they engaged in “impactful discussions on a variety of topics such as the important role of community leadership and developing strategies for next steps.” A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party is a strong and community-focused party. Through constant dialogue with different […]
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Alan Potts downs series leader Kavin Smith in leg four of Mountain Bike series
Fattire Massive Mountain Bike Series leader Kavin Smith could finish only second in leg four of the event at Coney Island on Sunday.
Smith had an eight-point lead going into the race but had to give b…
Smith had an eight-point lead going into the race but had to give b…
Devonshire Cougars need extra time to squeeze past Somerset Trojans in FA Cup
Devonshire Cougars 4 Somerset Trojans 1 (AET)
Devonshire Cougars battled back from a goal down; scoring three times in extra time to progress in the FA Cup with a 4-1 win over Somerset Trojans at…
Hundreds of runners pound streets of Hamilton for Butterfield & Vallis 5k
More than 500 runners and walkers aged six to 76 took to the streets on Sunday for the Butterfield and Vallis 5K.
With the roads around the back of Hamilton a sea of colour from 8am as competitors pre…
With the roads around the back of Hamilton a sea of colour from 8am as competitors pre…
Paget Lions fight back to knock out Devonshire Colts
Devonshire Colts 1 Paget Lions 2
Paget Lions took advantage of several mistakes to come from behind and knock out First Division rivals Devonshire Colts in the FA Cup.
Colts started the brightest…
Cup holders out as X-Roads shock Dandy Town
X-Roads 3 Dandy Town Hornets 2
There will be a different name on the FA Cup this season as reigning champions Dandy Town were defeated in the first round by X-Roads Warriors in an entertaining ma…
One third of eligible residents have had second and third boosters
A third of eligible residents have received their second and third Covid-19 vaccine boosters as the fight against the virus continues.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, said: “This is good news, as …
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, said: “This is good news, as …
Savvy Entertainment Winding Up Petition
A petition to wind up Savvy Entertainment Limited in the Supreme Court of Bermuda has been presented, according to the recent official notices. A company named Savvy Entertainment received the now infamous $800,000 loan which was never paid back, with the loan supposed to be used for a recording studio. The notice said, “In The Matter Of […]
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Weather Forecast For Monday Jan 23
Monday, January 23 is expected to be mostly cloudy and windy with showers, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 7:18am and sunset […]
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‘Robust exchanges’ take place at PLP retreat
A Progressive Labour Party MPs and Senators retreat on Saturday saw “robust exchanges” take place, a well placed source has said.
The retreat was originally intended as a “heal the wounds” meeting fol…
The retreat was originally intended as a “heal the wounds” meeting fol…
Hamilton Parish beat Robin Hood to progress in FA Cup
Hamilton Parish 4 Robin Hood 1
Hamilton Parish cruised to a confortable win over Premier Division rivals Robin Hood in the FA Cup first round at Wellington Oval today.
The damage was done early a…
Cayman specialist tracking Bermuda IP developments
The Cayman law firm HSM Chambers have said they are thrilled to hear that the Bermuda Government is taking steps to update the island’s intellectual property laws.
And they have promised to monitor de…
And they have promised to monitor de…
Zebras take chunks out of Wolves with massive FA Cup win
Wolves 1 PHC Zebras 8
Paul Simons notched his second hat-trick of the season to guide PHC Zebras to an emphatic win over First Division side Wolves in a lopsided FA Cup first round match at Welli…
East and West do battle as All-star football matches return
After a two-year break during the pandemic, the All-Star Schools Football matches returned with a bang at the NAtional Stadium on Saturday.
Five matches took place on a bumper day of action with the b…
Five matches took place on a bumper day of action with the b…
Tugboats leave Bermuda after 30 years of faithful service
After decades of service in Bermuda’s waters, the ageing tugboats Powerful and Faithful departed the island this weekend.
The vessels are expected to travel to Freeport, Bahamas for repairs before con…
The vessels are expected to travel to Freeport, Bahamas for repairs before con…
New Aspen Bermuda office for Chris Lee
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited has appointed Chris Lee as chief operating officer of the Bermuda company, Aspen Capital Markets, the alternative reinsurance arm of Aspen Capital Partners.
Mr Lee’s B…
Mr Lee’s B…
Moore & Virginia Tech Compete Vs Virginia
Madelyn Moore and her Virginia Tech women’s swimming teammates were defeated 207 – 91 by cross town rivals, the University of Virginia. Moore swam the anchor leg for Virginia Tech women’s 200 yard medley relay A team that finished 3rd with a time of 1:40.76. In the women’s 50 yard freestyle, Moore clocked a time […]
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2023 BSSF All-Star School Football Results
The Bermuda School Sports Federations’ Primary School, Middle and Senior School All Star Matches took place at the Flora Duffy National Stadium with many of the island’s top young footballers in action. Primary School Boys: East 0 West 2 The West won 2-0 with goals either side of halftime from Kyron Bryan from Purvis Primary […]
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Young Gunz Advance In FA Challenge Cup
At the BAA Field, Corona League team Young Gunz Sound came from behind to defeat the Boulevard Blazers 4 – 2. The Boulevard Blazers took the lead in the 19th minute when Clay Darrell scored, Kamali Davis doubled the Boulevard Blazers lead in the 30th minute, and five minutes later Young Gunz pulled a goal […]
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Rugby Union: Renegades And Teachers Win
The Bermuda Rugby Football Union season resumed at the National Sports Center North Field, with two ladies division matches, and one men’s division match. In the ladies division, the Renegades defeated the Mariners 17 – 5 in the opener, and then the Teachers Ladies defeated the Police Ladies 34 – 7. In the lone men’s […]
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Live Video: Butterfield & Vallis 5K Finish Line
The Butterfield & Vallis 5K road race event is being held this morning [Jan 22], and we will have more information and a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video from the finish line is below. Related Stories Virtual Butterfield & Vallis 5K On January 23 2021 Butterfield & Vallis 5K […]
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