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Michelle Li appointed CFO of Hamilton Global Specialty

January 23, 2026

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd has appointed Michelle Li as chief financial officer of Hamilton Global Specialty, the company’s London-based underwriting platform.
The certified public accountant and c…

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Francis Patton School Education Reform Protest

January 23, 2026

Francis Patton School Education Reform Protest (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Fidelis Insurance Group Sponsors New Herbie Re Ltd Catastrophe Bond

January 23, 2026

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited has returned to the catastrophe bond market, securing $75 million of additional earthquake protection through a new issuance under its Herbie Re programme, the compa…

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Pupils of Francis Patton protest education reform reversal

January 23, 2026

Pupils of Francis Patton School took to the roadside this morning to protest a recent announcement by the Ministry of Education that would mean they will go to middle schools instead of remaining at t…

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Senior leaders take training in handling emergencies

January 23, 2026

Leaders from several organisations have this week learnt how to better respond and collaborate during emergencies.
A government spokesman said that Government House and the Ministry of National Secur…

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Union: ministry’s narrative and teachers’ reports misalign

January 23, 2026

Significant unnecessary disruption across the public school system has been caused by a “deeply troubling sequence of communications” from the Ministry of Education this week, the Bermuda Union of Tea…

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Judge: smuggler’s story ‘trod the path of absurdity’

January 23, 2026

A jailed drug smuggler has been criticised for wasting the court’s time and the public purse by pursuing a “farcical”, constantly shifting defence.
Alexta Gill was found guilty last year by a unanimou…

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School reform reversal brings ‘significant distress’

January 23, 2026

An urgent meeting with decision-makers was requested by the parents of parish school pupils as they voiced opposition to plans that would mean their children go to middle schools instead of remaining …

Evan Heyliger handed top tennis job in Caribbean

January 23, 2026

Bermudian tennis player and coach Evan Heyliger has been appointed to the prestigious position of International Tennis Federation development officer for the Caribbean.
Heyliger, who starts his new ro…

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January 23, 2026

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‘Serious’ motorcycle crash leaves North Shore closed

January 22, 2026

Police this evening reported a serious single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle near the junction of Loyal Hill and North Shore Road in Devonshire.
The roadway was closed to traffic at 5.45pm for t…

BSX rises Thursday

January 22, 2026

The RG/BSX Index rose 61 points (1.89 per cent) to close at 3,297.00 today.
Butterfield Bank and Allshores Ltd saw activity on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, with 1,000 shares of the bank changing hands …

Moonrock and mea platform new partnership

January 22, 2026

Moonrock Insurance, the UK drone managing general agent, and mea Platform, the re/insurance artificial intelligence product company, are in partnership to implement mea Operations as an AI-first opera…

TCD to pilot blockchain plan, Premier says

January 22, 2026

Bermuda will test its ambitions to become a fully on‑chain economy at one of its most ubiquitous touchpoints: the Transport Control Department, where “everyone has to go,” as David Burt put it in an i…

Nicholas Narraway and Gabriella Arnold win cycling awards

January 22, 2026

Nicholas Narraway and Gabriella Arnold picked up top accolades at the Bermuda Bicycle Association awards ceremony held at Robin Hood on Sunday.
Narraway won the male rider of the year in recognition o…

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Parish school parents call for talk with education leaders

January 22, 2026

A parent-teacher group has called on education leaders and the Premier to meet with families to discuss the future role of middle schools.
The PTA for Elliot Parish School in Devonshire, which said it…

Assured Guaranty moves into annuity reinsurance

January 22, 2026

Financial guarantor, Assured Guaranty Ltd, has entered into the annuity reinsurance business through the acquisition of Warwick Re Limited, the Bermuda-based life and annuity reinsurer. The acquisitio…

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Horseshoe Bay bus stop to be temporarily relocated

January 22, 2026

A bus stop near Horseshoe Bay Beach will be closed until further notice starting tomorrow, the Department of Public Transportation advised.
A spokeswoman said the westbound stop near the entrance to t…

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Paget crash leads to traffic diversions

January 22, 2026

Police are diverting traffic away from a crash scene in Paget.
A spokesman said the bike crash happened on Middle Road, near the entrance to Four Ways Inn, and diversions are in place at Middle Road’s…

Janeiro Tucker: I am not part of new national coaching panel

January 22, 2026

Janeiro Tucker has vehemently refuted claims that he and business associate Mahesh Hatkar are members of the new coaching panel for the national cricket squad.
Bermuda Cricket Board president Lloyd …

New Aon facility for US construction projects

January 22, 2026

Global professional services firm, Aon Plc has announced the Bermuda Insurance Liability Top-Up (BILT), a new facility unique to Aon that provides clients with up to $50 million of excess casualty cap…

Northlands again win primary schools netball championship

January 22, 2026

Northlands defeated West Pembroke 4-3 at Bernard Park on Wednesday to secure a third consecutive Primary School Netball title.
Jher’z Burgess spearheaded Northlands to victory with three goals in the…

Onchain plan needs early wins, says former Coinbase director

January 22, 2026

A former Coinbase director says Bermuda’s move towards an “onchain economy” will succeed only if it delivers clear, early economic wins rather than relying on pilots or policy announcements.
Porter St…

AM Best softens stance on global reinsurance

January 22, 2026

Continuing reductions across the global reinsurance segment has led AM Best to revise its outlook for the sector, the company has said in a new report.
The acceleration of reductions in property reins…

Delray Rawlins prepares for new challenge at Rangers

January 22, 2026

Former national cricket captain Delray Rawlins is looking forward to showcasing his talent for a new team in the upcoming season.
The star all-rounder made the decision during the off season to leave …

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Man jailed for 17 years for Horseshoe Bay fatal stabbing

January 22, 2026

A Warwick man has been jailed for 17 years after he admitted fatally stabbing 20-year-old Zijae Jones on Horseshoe Bay.
Dahny Simons-Outerbridge, 19, pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter in conn…

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Confusion abounds over school reform plans

January 21, 2026

The Ministry of Education tonight insisted it remained committed to taking public schools to a two-tier system, but presentations at parents’ meetings revealed that the Government plans to maintain mi…

Corona League teams prepare for tough FA Cup challenge

January 21, 2026

Corona League teams are hoping to pull of some upsets when the FA Cup first round matches start on Friday.
FC Rhino, Island Bulls, Inter BDA and Young Gunz Sound are the sides from the Corona League s…

KPMG promotes Lourens de Coning to risk leadership role

January 21, 2026

KPMG in Bermuda has made Lourens de Coning director, financial risk management.
The firm said Mr de Coning has been pivotal in expanding KPMG in Bermuda’s life, annuity and health re/insurance capabil…

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Fire rips through West End business

January 21, 2026

A business at the West End was consumed with smoke this afternoon after fire broke out at about 4.30pm.
No one was injured, according to the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, which appeared to have th…

BMA proposes new insurer class for parametric risk

January 21, 2026

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has launched a public consultation on plans to create a new insurer category to support parametric insurance and reinsurance business, as the island looks to expand its …

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Drivers warned after heavy rains cause potholes

January 21, 2026

Days of heavy rain have caused additional potholes and deterioration on Bermuda’s roads, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment announced.
Motorists were urged to stay alert, slow down and be pa…

Advanced training for Bermuda Motors technician

January 21, 2026

Patrick Abuluyan, the Bermuda Motors grade A1 automotive mechanic has earned a certificate in hybrid advanced training for Toyota after completing an intensive regional programme in Aruba.
Patrick was…

Meritage Re closes $200m cat bond

January 21, 2026

The inaugural Meritage Re Ltd. Series 2026-1 catastrophe bond has closed at $200 million, its two sponsors have announced.
SageSure Holdings, LLC , the largest residential property managing general un…

Primary School Netball Tournament

January 21, 2026

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National cricket squad to be coached by four-man team

January 21, 2026

Bermuda’s top cricketers are beginning their preparations for the North American Cup under a different coaching structure.
After announcing the 25-man training squad for the tournament, which is sche…

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Drivers taken off the road for new year offences

January 21, 2026

A magistrate banned three men from the roads after they each admitted alcohol-related driving offences — including two that took place in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
Gregory Caesar, 42, from Pa…

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Orange Valley roadworks face weather delays

January 21, 2026

Roadworks that have slowed traffic on Orange Valley Road in Devonshire are expected to continue until February 1 after facing “weather-related setbacks”.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works a…

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Hospitals Auxiliary donates televisions to KEMH

January 21, 2026

The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda has donated two televisions to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital to benefit patients in long-term care.
The two 48-inch televisions with stands were handed over …

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Butterfield & Vallis races take to the streets on Sunday

January 21, 2026

Motorists were warned to be on the lookout for runners on Sunday morning as the Butterfield & Vallis Races take place in Pembroke.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said…

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Government uploads public data to decentralised network

January 21, 2026

The Government of Bermuda is working with an international decentralised storage network to upload and safeguard accessible public records for future generations.
A partnership between the Ministry fo…

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Police release video of suspect in 2016 murder

January 21, 2026

Police have asked the public for help to identify a person captured on video as they continue investigations into the 2016 murder of Jason Mello.
Mr Mello was fatally shot at about 7.30pm on August 19…

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DCFS overseas treatment and assessment costs double

January 21, 2026

Over $3.5 million in contracts were signed to cover overseas assessments and placements for young people in 2025 — more than twice the spending logged in similar records for the previous year.
A list …

Curtain comes down on retail collective Lookie Lookie

January 21, 2026

After two years in operation, the retail collective Lookie Lookie in Hamilton is ending operations.
The store became the second Washington Mall outlet in a week to announce its closure, after Harbourm…

Onchain economy plan draws cautious response

January 21, 2026

As the Government announced plans this week to pursue what it described as the world’s first fully onchain national economy — in partnership with Coinbase and Circle — some economists are cautious abo…

Belco welcomes seven to apprentice programme

January 21, 2026

The island’s electricity supplier, Belco, held its 2026 apprenticeship induction ceremony today, welcoming seven recruits.
The company said the four-year programme provides worthy applicants an opport…

New director of business development at chamber

January 21, 2026

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has appointed Aaron Furbert as director of business development.
Mr Furbert has extensive leadership experience spanning the telecommunications, hospitality and IT cons…

Nicolas Plianthos named chief operating officer at Radix ILS

January 21, 2026

Radix Insurance Linked Strategies, the multiline reinsurance partner, continues to build out its team with two new hires.
Nicolas Plianthos is on board as chief operating officer and Claire Niederberg…

New director of business development for Chamber

January 20, 2026

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has appointed Aaron Furbert as director of business development.
Mr Furbert has extensive leadership experience spanning the telecommunications, hospitality and IT cons…

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Customs department short by more than 50 officers

January 20, 2026

The customs department is operating at 57 officers below its full capacity, the Government said this afternoon.
Although a statement from the national security ministry insisted that “sustained recru…