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Video: Sunday Jan 15th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

January 15, 2023

News that Dage Minors won the Elite Mile race, the Berkeley Class of 1982 celebrated their 40 year reunion and donated $1.500 to a student, and the 11 recruits undergoing training in the BFRS held a car wash to raise funds in aid of PALS and the Mirrors Programme were all some of the positive […]

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AM Best Revises Canopius Outlooks To Negative

January 15, 2023

AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” [Excellent] of Canopius US Insurance, Inc. [Canopius US] [Wilmington, DE] and Canopius Reinsurance Limited [Canopius Re] [Bermuda]. Both entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Canopius Group Limited [Canopius] […]

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Convex Promotes Brian Bissett To Group CFO

January 15, 2023

Convex Group Limited announced the promotion of Brian Bissett to group chief finance officer [CFO] with immediate effect. A spokesperson said, “Convex Group Limited [Convex], the international specialty insurer and reinsurer, announces the promotion of Brian Bissett to group chief finance officer [CFO] with immediate effect. Based in London, Bissett will report to Paul Brand, […]

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Videos: Weather Conditions On Saturday

January 14, 2023

The island experienced less than desirable weather today [Jan 14] with the forecast prompting the Bermuda Weather Service to issue a Gale Warning, Thunderstorm Advisory, and even a Severe Weather Warning for a brief period this afternoon, with the weather resulting in some power outages, which BELCO crews have been out working to restore. The […]

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Photos & 360: Triangle Challenge BF&M 10K

January 14, 2023

The 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge event continued this morning [Jan 14] with the BF&M 10k Run/Walk, which saw JJ Santana and Ellie Stevens race to victory, with Santana finishing in 32.39, while Stevens crossed the line in a time of 37.47. Elias Graca was second and Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield was third, while the second […]

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Weather Forecast For Sunday January 15

January 14, 2023

Sunday, January 15 is expected to see better weather than Saturday, with sunny periods with a few blustery showers, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise […]

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BELCO Working To Restore Power

January 14, 2023

BELCO crews are working to restore power this afternoon [Jan 14] with power outages occurring in multiple parishes. The BWS had previously issued a Gale Warning and Thunderstorm Advisory, and also issued a Severe Weather Warning valid for this afternoon. Their forecast states, “Severe Weather Warning issued – strong to gale force winds gust storm […]

News / Royal Gazette

BWS issues severe weather warning – expects hurricane force gusts

January 14, 2023

A severe weather warning was issued this afternoon by the Bermuda Weather Service which was forecasting hurricane force gusts.
The 2pm forecast said: “Severe Weather Warning issued – strong to gale fo…

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Basden Competes In JDL Early Bird Invitational

January 14, 2023

Brijette Basden represented the Shaw University women’s track and field in the JDL Early Bird Invitational. She competed in the women’s 60m preliminaries clocking a time of 8.09 finishing 24th, her time was also an NCAA DII provisional time, and Basden also competed in the women’s 200m finishing 18th stopping the clock in a time […]

JJ Santana and Ellie Stevens master conditions to clinch Triangle Challenge 10K win

January 14, 2023

JJ Santana and Ellie Stevens were at their dominant best to clinch victory in the BF&M 10K Run and Walk today.
Battling against howling winds, 35-year-old Santana, who finished fifth a day previou…

2023 BF&M Bermuda 10K Run & Walk

January 14, 2023

2023 BF&M Bermuda 10K Run & Walk

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Musicians Highlight RBR Band Experiences

January 14, 2023

A saxophonist and a drummer spoke about their experiences in the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band as they highlighted the opportunities it has afforded them. Lance Corporal Azar Morrissey and Corporal Kallan Thomas were still at school when they became Junior Musicians and noted that “being part of the Band and Corps of Drums helped them […]

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Met: Live In HD & Encore Series On Sundays

January 14, 2023

The Bermuda Opera team is presenting the Met: Live in HD [2021-22] & Encore series in Bermuda on film on Sundays at BUEI at 5.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Opera team is proud to present the Met: Live in HD [2021-22] & Encore series in Bermuda on film. See these world-class productions on the […]

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Photos: 2023 Butterfield Front Street Mile Races

January 14, 2023

The 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge got underway last night [Jan 13] with the Butterfield Front Street Mile races in Hamilton, which saw top local junior and adult runners in action, along with international athletes, with Dage Minors thrilling the hometown fans by racing to victory in the Men’s Elite race, You can view photos below, the […]

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Full Results: 2023 Butterfield Front Street Mile

January 14, 2023

Crowds made their way to Front Street in Hamilton for the Butterfield Mile Race, which saw elite athletes, top local adults and junior runners take part, and Dage Minors thrilled the crowd when he won the Men’s Elite Race, while Gina McNamara won the Women’s Elite Race. You can view the full results below, all […]

Weather forces postponement of first round of Butterfield Bermuda Golf Championship

January 14, 2023

Heavy winds have forced organisers to postpone the first round of the Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship at Port Royal Golf Course.
The American Junior Golf Association are exploring options to m…

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Live Updates: BF&M 10k Run And Walk Event

January 14, 2023

The 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge event continues this morning [Jan 14] with the BF&M 10k Run/Walk. We will provide updates and video as able, and you can view all our coverage of the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge here. We should, weather dependent, have live video from the finish line: Your screen will automatically refresh […]

Dage Minors romps to second Butterfield Mile win

January 14, 2023

Dage Minors delighted the home crowd after storming to his second Butterfield Mile title last night.
Reminiscent of his historic victory in 2018, when he became the first Bermudian to win the iconic r…

Exploring the real cost of food: processed versus home-prepared

January 14, 2023

Does living simply mean frugality or life energy freedom? Once a month in Moneywise, we will explore the cost of everyday living in an inflationary world.

Food! One of the four basic psychologica…

My neighbour left me everything he owned: how do I manage the will?

January 14, 2023

Dear Dave,
Our next-door neighbour was an older single man with no family, and my wife and I always tried to look out for him and help with things. He died recently, and in his will, he left us his ho…

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BF&M: No Share Repurchases In December 2022

January 14, 2023

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, BF&M Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of December 2022 the company has not repurchased any shares. Related Stories BF&M Prepare 300 Packages, Donate $20K BF&M Sponsors Free For February At NMB Endeavour & BF&M No Limits Sailing Programme Bermuda Championship […]

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Mosaic Insurance Opens Office In Dubai

January 14, 2023

Mosaic Insurance has opened an office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as a strategic regional platform to access risks from across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia [MEASA] market A spokesperson said, “Three specialist underwriters, along with a finance team member, are based at the new location—the seventh for Mosaic as it approaches its […]

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Sompo Announces New Leadership Appointments

January 14, 2023

Sompo International announced two new leadership appointments today for Sompo International’s multinational crop insurance platform, AgriSompo. A spokesperson said, “Brad Leighton has been named President of AgriSompo North America and Marji Guyler-Alaniz has been named Chief Operating Officer [COO] of AgriSompo North America and President of AgriSompo International. “Robert [Bob] Haney will continue his role […]

Youngsters shine on the big stage in Butterfield Mile

January 14, 2023

Some of the island’s brightest prospects lived up to expectations during the Primary, Middle and Senior School Butterfield Mile races.
CedarBridge Academy’s Tajahri Rogers claimed a maiden Senior Scho…

Gayle Lindsay and Tariq Simons claim men’s and women’s titles

January 14, 2023

Tariq Simons and Gayle Lindsay captured the adult local men’s and women’s open titles in the Butterfield Mile in convincing fashion.
Simons, better known for his exploits on the tennis court, led the …

2023 Front Street Mile

January 13, 2023

2023 Front Street Mile (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

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Video: McNamara Wins Elite Women’s Race

January 13, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] Gina McNamara reigned supreme in the Butterfield Front Street Mile elite women’s race tonight. McNamara, of the United States, won in a time of 4min 51.89sec. Ellie Stevens, of Britain, came second in 4:56.14 and Christina Vergara-Aleshire, of the US, finished third in 5:04.89. Related Stories Video: Dage Minors Wins Butterfield […]

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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 13 2023

January 13, 2023

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 13] include PATI contracts, public notification, notification of planning applications registered, appointment of marriage officer and notice of intended marriage. PATI Department Of Energy Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID: GN0056/2023 Public Authorities / Department: Energy Publication date: 13 January 2023 […]

Dage Minors romps to second Butterfield Mile title

January 13, 2023

Dage Minors is the toast of Bermuda athletics tonight after winning the Butterfield Mile in convincing fashion.
The 27-year-old completed the course on a windy Front Street in 4min 16sec in the midst…

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Live Video & Updates: Butterfield Front Street Mile

January 13, 2023

[Updating] The 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge is getting underway this evening [Jan 13] with the Butterfield Front Street Mile races set to take place in Hamilton, and you can follow along with our live updates below, with the main races set to begin at 7.00pm. The live video should start at around 7pm: | […]

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BWS: Wet & Windy Conditions For Saturday

January 13, 2023

“Wet and windy conditions are expected for Saturday [Jan 14] with the heaviest rain, showers and embedded thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon,” the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said. In an online post this afternoon, the BWS said, “Hold onto your hats, and anything else that is easily blown around! Wet and windy conditions are expected for […]

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Weather Forecast For Saturday January 14

January 13, 2023

Saturday, January 14 is expected to see cloudy, rain/showers, possibly heavy at times with thunder, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 85%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am […]

Butterfield finished the week up 22 cents on the NYSE

January 13, 2023

The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged for the week at 2,309.65.
Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd. finished as it started at $31.85, after trading of 7,124 shares on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Insurance stoc…

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Live Updates: Butterfield Front Street Mile Race

January 13, 2023

[Updating] The 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge is getting underway this evening [Jan 13] with the Butterfield Front Street Mile races set to take place in Hamilton, and you can follow along with our live updates below, with the main races set to begin at 7.00pm. A spokesperson previously said, “The Chubb BTC is a […]

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Minister Hayward On Business Barometer Report

January 13, 2023

“The Ministry of Economy and Labour will continue working to implement effective policy solutions that address the challenges raised in this report,” Minister of Labour and Economy Jason Hayward said in regards to the recent Bermuda Chamber of Commerce Business Barometer Report. Minister Hayward explained, “Reading the report, I was encouraged that 64 per cent of businesses […]

Butterfield Mile live updates

January 13, 2023

The Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge returns after a break of two years because of the pandemic.
Stay with us live tonight as we bring you all the winning results from Front Street, and some of the bu…

News / Royal Gazette

Ten-member Gender Affairs Council created

January 13, 2023

The members of a new body set up to address disparities and discrimination between the sexes have been announced.
The ten-member Gender Affairs Council is charged with identifying, and advising the Go…

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BELCO Monitoring Inclement Weekend Weather

January 13, 2023

BELCO said that they “are monitoring the weather forecast for this weekend closely, with teams standing by and ready to assist should any impacts be experienced by our customers.” BELCO tweeted the graphic below, saying, “We are monitoring the weather forecast for this weekend closely, with teams standing by and ready to assist should any […]

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Ministry: 23 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday

January 13, 2023

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Jan 13], with the list indicating that there are three bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.15pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 3 runs cancelled this morning, 20 cancelled this afternoon, for a […]

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St. George’s Colts Defeat Dandy Town Hornets

January 13, 2023

A goal in each half kept the St. George’s Colts in the title race at the BAA Field after they defeated the defending Premier Division Champions Dandy Town Hornets. The St. George’s Colts got a 40th-minute goal from Cameron Neal to take a 1 – 0 lead o the break. Samori Greenidge-Saltus doubled the lead […]

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Video: Gender Affairs Council Members

January 13, 2023

[Updated] Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 13] on the Gender Affairs Council for Bermuda. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The Minister announced that Laurie Shiell will serve as Chairperson of the Gender […]

Tonia Morgan appointed Axa XL CFO, Reinsurance Bermuda

January 13, 2023

Tonia Morgan has been appointed CFO, Reinsurance Bermuda at Axa XL.
Ms Morgan, who joined the company in 2018, most recently served in the role of head of finance reinsurance and alternative capital.
…

News / Royal Gazette

Premier and minister meet fishermen – 24 hours after face-to-face talks ruled out

January 13, 2023

David Burt joined Walter Roban, the home affairs minister, this afternoon held talks with fishermen staunchly opposed to the Government’s controversial marine conservation plans – less than 24 hours a…

News / Royal Gazette

Fishermen Present Petition

January 13, 2023

Fishermen Present Petition (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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The Government Encourages the FAB to Participate in the Ongoing Consultation

January 13, 2023

The Ministry of Home Affairs is heartened to hear that the Fishermen’s Association of Bermuda (FAB) supports managing and enforcing Bermuda’s marine resources. The purpose of BOPP is to develop a sustainable management system that recognises the current issues and future challenges that our marine environment must face and includes all Bermudians, now and in the future.

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Pre-Budget Report submissions deadline is January 17, 2023

January 13, 2023

The Government recently released its 2023 – 2024 Pre-Budget Report. The Pre-Budget Report is a policy statement issued by the Government prior to the release of its budget.

It defines the priorities for the next budget in a medium-term framework covering external developments and internal strategies. It is intended to clearly state the Government’s economic and fiscal policy challenges and its objectives and intentions in the medium term.

The Report includes:

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DPT Notice: Detours due to Bermuda Triangle Challenge

January 13, 2023

The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) advises that there will be detours for Route 3,10 and 11 buses due to road closures associated with the Bermuda Triangle Challenge. The detours will be in effect on Saturday, January 14^th and Sunday January 15^th. Journey times on these routes will be impacted by the detours.

Saturday January 14^th 8:00 am to approximately 11:30 am

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Bus route detours due to Bermuda Triangle Challenge

January 13, 2023

Several bus routes will face detours this weekend due to the Bermuda Triangle Challenge with route Nos 3, 10 and 11 affected.
The Department of Public Transportation announced that tomorrow, all thre…

PHC again without captain Marco Warren as they take on Devonshire Cougars

January 13, 2023

A record 13th Friendship Trophy title came at a huge cost for PHC Zebras captain Marco Warren.
The influential playmaker and last season’s most valuable player in the Premier Division injured his ankl…

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Live Video: Minister Furbert Press Conference

January 13, 2023

Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 13] on the Gender Affairs Council for Bermuda. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Minister Roban Press Conference Video: Parks Skills Development Programme Video: European Magazine […]