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Airport radar offline for maintenance

December 11, 2024

Airlines could expect some delays during busier air traffic over the next five days as the radar at LF Wade International Airport undergoes maintenance.
According to the Bermuda Airport Authority, the…

Tre Manders and Bermuda spinners blow away Brazil

December 11, 2024

St George’s College Ground, Buenos Aires (Brazil won toss): Bermuda (2pts) beat Brazil (0) by 87 runs

A well-played half-century from Tre Manders and continued fine bowling by the slow bowlers p…

Relm launches its own 50-State MGA in the US

December 11, 2024

Relm Insurance, the specialty insurance carrier supporting emerging and innovative industries, has launched its own managing general agent in the US, licensed in all 50 states, including locations in …

Butterfield higher on NYSE

December 11, 2024

The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged today at 2,571.67.
Only Watlington Waterworks saw activity with 235 shares changing hands, the price remaining at $31 by the end of the day.
The turnover was $7,145.
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Agency affirms excellent credit ratings of NEWGT Re

December 11, 2024

A Bermuda captive of one of Japan’s largest general trading companies has had its excellent financial strength rating affirmed by credit ratings agency AM Best.
The rating agency affirmed the Financia…

Fortitude Re’s operating subsidiaries achieve Moody’s A3 rating

December 11, 2024

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd has announced that Moody’s Ratings has assigned A3 Insurance Financial Strength Ratings to Fortitude Re’s three main operating companies: Fortitude Reinsurance Co Lt…

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‘Demon’ teacher faces jail for sexual exploitation

December 11, 2024

A teacher who admitted sexually exploiting a young student was branded a “selfish demon” by the family of the girl he interfered with at a sentencing hearing today.
Ronald Forde, 39, pleaded guilty to…

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Minister in talks with US customs over pre-clearance

December 11, 2024

Talks aimed at making the Bermuda pre-clearance process “safer, smoother and more traveller friendly” have taken place between the Government and US Customs.
Hosted by the United States Consulate Gene…

BEDC promotes EEZ enterprises with shopping initiative

December 11, 2024

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation has launched its “Eat, Shop, Play” draw, encouraging shopping in Bermuda’s Economic Empowerment Zones.
The BEDC said the initiative invites the public to e…

Dramatic final day at Bermuda Goodwill Pro-Am

December 11, 2024

There was not so much goodwill on the final day of the Bermuda Goodwill Pro-Am as the leading team failed to complete their final 18 holes at Tuckers Point Club.
St Andrew’s Links, who held a two-shot…

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Police: Steve Parkes murder case remains active

December 11, 2024

Police today renewed calls for information from residents of Mary Victoria Road, Devonshire who may have been near the scene of a fatal shooting last December.
The call came as detectives continued to…

Logan Watson-Brown proud of PB at world championships

December 11, 2024

It’s been a world championships of achievement for Bermuda’s swimmers with Logan Watson-Brown celebrating a personal best in the 100 metres backstroke.
Watson-Brown stopped the clock in 1min 1.68sec t…

Nippon Life takes over Bermudian reinsurer

December 11, 2024

Japan’s largest life insurer will make its Bermudian equity affiliate, Resolution Life Group Holdings Ltd, its wholly owned subsidiary – acquiring the remaining shares from the firm’s investment limit…

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City Hall takes legal battle over municipal reform to London

December 11, 2024

A legal bid by the Corporation of Hamilton to stop the Government from turning it into an unelected quango is being heard by Bermuda’s highest court of appeal today.
The Judicial Committee of the Priv…

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2024 City Christmas Window Decorating Contest

December 11, 2024

2024 City Christmas Window Decorating Contest (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

Bermuda overcome shaky start to beat Mexico

December 11, 2024

Hurlingham Club Ground, Buenos Aires (Mexico won toss):
Bermuda (2pts) beat Mexico (0) by six wickets

Bermuda overcame a jittery start to their run chase yesterday to secure a third victory a…

Car sales and service spike for first ten months of year

December 11, 2024

New registrations for motor cars and trucks coming on to the road have shot up 7 per cent this year, with 124 more units during the first ten months, than during the same period in 2023.
But auto gara…

Business good this year at Bermuda Bookstore

December 11, 2024

Christmas traffic is not as heavy as it usually is at the Bermuda Bookstore, but those customers who do come in are serious about their buying.
“They have done their research online,” co-owner Hannah…

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Bank declines loan repayment amid ‘concerns over source’

December 11, 2024

An attempt by a company run by a government MP to pay off part of an outstanding $14.49 million loan was refused because a Bermudian bank had “concerns over the source of funds”, a court document show…

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Financial assistance data reveals tough times for seniors

December 11, 2024

A charity that advocates for older people called for collective action to make sure that “no senior is left behind” after figures showed a slight increase in the number of pensioners on financial assi…

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Earlier return of cahows sparks concerns over storms

December 11, 2024

Hurricanes could pose an increasing threat to Bermuda’s national bird as cahows have increasingly been returning to the island earlier in the year.
Jeremy Madeiros, a terrestrial conservation officer …

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Businesses urged to be wary of Christmas thieves

December 11, 2024

The Bermuda Police Service have warned businesses to be on the lookout for criminal activity as the busy holiday season picks up.
In a notice sent recently to businesses, the BPS highlighted strategie…

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Eye-catching windows in decorating contest

December 11, 2024

As public voting continues in the City of Hamilton’s Christmas Window Decorating Contest, businesses have pulled out all the stops on creativity to woo voters.
Twenty-four businesses, including seven …