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AM Best assigns ratings to Bermudian-based Fed Re Ltd

December 1, 2024

AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) to Bermudian-based Fed Re Ltd, the Class E insurer registered with the Bermu…

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Duperreault start-up readies for launch

December 1, 2024

New Bermudian-based reinsurer Mereo is close to finalising a $650 million fundraise with six investors, according to industry reports.
Mereo has secured Bermuda Monetary Authority approval as it looks…

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Google plan could usher in third pillar of the economy

December 1, 2024

A third pillar for the Bermuda economy could be the result of plans to land Google’s new subsea cable here, as it paves the way for the island to become a transatlantic digital hub.
This vision for Be…

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Free insurance foundation lectures return

December 1, 2024

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers will sponsor a free foundational course for the fifth consecutive year, providing Bermudian students and the public with free access to education abo…

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AM Best’s outlook for Group Ark moves from stable to positive

December 1, 2024

AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the long-term issuer credit rating and affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of B…

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Emergency workers to get access to mortgage scheme

December 1, 2024

Police, firefighters and prison officers are to get access to a government mortgage scheme after previously being frozen out due to their retirement ages.
The mortgage guarantee programme was launched…

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Awards recognise hundreds of years of public service

December 1, 2024

More than 200 members of the Public Service were recognised for their long service at a recent awards ceremony
The awards were given to staff who worked for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 and 45 years…

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House: Government to drill down on drivers of emigration

December 1, 2024

The findings of confidential survey on emigration using a locally based market research firm are to guide government policy on retaining “as many Bermudians as we possibly can”, MPs heard in the House…

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Information sessions for navigating college to be held

December 1, 2024

An information session to help families prepare children for college is to take place next month.
EDcellerate, an educational organisation, is hosting the Annual International College and University F…

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Hamilton Parish pick up first league win of season

December 1, 2024

Wolves 1 Hamilton Parish 3

Dudley Eve Trophy champions Hamilton Parish recorded their first league win of the season at Goose Gosling Field on Saturday night.
Jordan Outerbridge, Gianni Burgess …

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Bermuda College records $450,000 deficit

December 1, 2024

Bermuda College recorded a budget deficit of more than $450,000 last year, the education minister told MPs on Friday.
Diallo Rabain said the college, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, has tot…

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Chaz Edmead steals the show at feast of football

December 1, 2024

Chaz Edmead, one of Bermuda’s rising football stars, scored a hat-trick for Saltus Grammar School to win the Bermuda Schools Sports Federation middle school boys final at the Clyde Best Centre of Exce…

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Community unites at Cedar Hill in a stand against violence

November 30, 2024

About 50 members of the Cedar Hill community turned up to a prayer vigil this evening in response to recent violent incidents in the area.
The event at the Cedar Hill Salvation Army car park was orga…

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Universal healthcare – lessons from the past

November 30, 2024

My husband and I have begun to do our research to determine where we would like to retire. Bermuda is definitely high on the list, but there are several factors that are not ideal for retirees, one be…

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Colts derby takes centre stage

November 30, 2024

An exciting match is in store tomorrow when St George’s Colts and Devonshire Colts clash in a Premier Division fixture at the Wellington Oval — the most defining showdown between the host club and the…

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Bermuda women hope to take New York by storm

November 30, 2024

Bermuda’s women sevens rugby team, playing as the Dark & Stormies, will be in action in today’s 65th annual New York Rugby Sevens.
Alvin Harvey’s side is one of the 16 teams in the women’s social …

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Ministry rethinks P1 enrolment at St George’s Prep

November 30, 2024

The Government has made an about-turn on its decision to halt P1 enrolment at St George’s Preparatory School after a meeting with the PTA ahead of the next school year.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of…

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Unesco urges St Regis condos be halted or scaled back

November 30, 2024

Representatives from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation have called for plans to build additional residential buildings at the St Regis Hotel to be reconsidered.
A re…

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Active Kids Sports Academy set to launch

November 29, 2024

A new 12-week programme designed by the Department of Sport and Recreation to inspire and nurture the next generation of athletes is to be launched in the next few days.
Registration for the Active Ki…

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Bermuda artists invited to design new tennis trophy

November 29, 2024

Local artists will compete for the right to design the trophy collection for the Bermuda Tennis Championships.
The ATP Challenger Tour event will be held on island from March 23 to 30 next year, and t…

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Poor weather rejigs City Christmas event

November 29, 2024

Inclement weather has forced the Corporation of Hamilton to make changes to its Rockin’ Around the City Christmas event tonight.
A city spokeswoman said that Santa’s Visit will be moved inside City Ha…

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Residents stand with Palestinian people

November 29, 2024

About one dozen activists gathered on Cabinet grounds today to show solidarity with the people of Palestine.
The gathering, organised by Peace Collective, was held on the International Day of Solidari…

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Government push to boost measles vaccinations

November 29, 2024

Less than 40 per cent of children in Bermuda are vaccinated for measles with the island as whole falling well short of recommended levels, the health minster said today.
Kim Wilson also revealed that …

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Woman denies charges of assault and making threat

November 29, 2024

A woman charged with assault in Magistrates’ Court has been remanded into custody.
Carina Dornelas, 45, denied causing Heather Funk actual bodily harm and threatening to kill her when she appeared in …

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Survey: 71% of RTA victims test positive for drugs, alcohol

November 29, 2024

Almost three-quarters of people involved in road accidents tested positive for drugs or alcohol, the results of a study showed.
It also revealed that a fifth of those tested had both alcohol and drugs…

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Local trio chase glory in Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship

November 29, 2024

Adam Perry, Quinton Sherlock Jr and Scott Roy have a chance to bag $15,000 when they join 18 overseas competitors for the Butterfield Bermuda APGA Championship to be held at Port Royal Golf Course nex…

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Man accused of abusing and stealing from senior citizen

November 29, 2024

A man has been accused of abusing a senior citizen through financial exploitation.
Joseph DeSilva, 56, from Warwick, was also charged with stealing $30,865 from the same senior citizen, Rose Marie DeS…

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Walkabout to start holiday season in St George

November 29, 2024

A celebration of history, culture and entertainment will kick-off the holiday season in St George on December 6.
The Bermuda National Trust said residents and visitors were welcome to partake in the 4…

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Canada-bound mail grounded by postal strike

November 29, 2024

Outbound mail to Canada has been suspended as industrial action among Canadian postal staff continues.
More than 55,000 members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers downed tools on November 15 over…

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Attorney-General to discuss legal reform with public

November 29, 2024

Residents will have an opportunity to share their ideas on what areas of the law they wish to be reformed during a meeting with the Attorney-General next week.
Kim Wilkerson, the Minister of Justice, …

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Summit to discuss violence against women

November 29, 2024

The effects of violence on women in Bermuda is to be discussed at an annual empowerment summit tomorrow.
The event, in its ninth year, will be hosted at the Ocean View Golf Course in Devonshire from 1…

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Young sailors off to Argentina for World Championships

November 29, 2024

Five of Bermuda’s best young sailors have been selected to compete at the World Optimist Championships in Argentina next month.
Noah Amaradasa, Evan Davis, Nina Gotfredsen, Rory Savage and Miguel Powe…

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Ministry stands by ending enrolment for St George’s Prep

November 29, 2024

An unpopular decision to end Primary 1 enrolment at St George’s Preparatory School was the topic of talks held yesterday between the education ministry and the executive of the school’s parent-teacher…

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Winners of Bermuda National Trust art contest announced

November 29, 2024

The winners of the Bermuda National Trust’s student art competition have been announced.
Artwork for the contest, this year themed Worth Protecting, was submitted by 145 primary, middle and senior sc…

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Government promotes opportunities in civil service

November 29, 2024

The Government urged young Bermudians to consider jobs in the public service at a recent career fair for students held at Bermuda College.
A spokeswoman said the Government sought to “energise” its re…

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Gallery exhibition shines spotlight on junior artists

November 29, 2024

The Bermuda National Gallery is to open an exhibition showcasing the work of young artists.
The 2024 Junior Bermuda Biennial is a new addition to the Bermuda Biennial, BNG’s flagship exhibition — a co…

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Skyport releases schedule for three-day carol competition

November 29, 2024

Primary and secondary pupils from 20 schools will compete in the Great Bermuda Carol-Off next month.
A spokeswoman said professional musicians will also perform in front of the island’s largest Christ…

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Black Friday shopping grips Reid Street

November 29, 2024

Bargain-hunters converged on Reid Street as the sun rose this morning to take advantage of Black Friday deals at island retailers.
Shoppers lined up on the pavement outside department stores where dis…

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Invasive crayfish colony discovered in local marsh

November 29, 2024

A colony of crayfish has been discovered in Devonshire Marsh, sparking fresh warnings about invasive species.
In the latest edition of the Envirotalk Newsletter Mark Outerbridge, a senior biodiversity…

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Norwegian Cruise Line doubles down on Bermuda

November 29, 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line has promised to invest in Bermuda as a destination, increasing cruise calls to the island in 2026.
The Ministry of Transport announced an expansion of the partnership between the…

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PechaKucha talks to cover wide range of topics

November 29, 2024

Seven speakers will give rapid-fire talks on subjects ranging from the fulfilment of creativity to ending homelessness at City Hall this evening.
The event is the latest in a series of PechaKucha 20×2…

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GDP report: international business powers island’s economy

November 29, 2024

Bermuda’s international business sector accounted for almost a third of the island’s gross domestic product last year, the economy minister said yesterday.
Outlining the 2023 GDP report, Jason Hayward…

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Enzo Fernandez can be valuable asset for festive period

November 29, 2024

The Premier League is approaching the festive period and the second managerial casualty has taken place this week with Leicester City parting ways with head coach Steve Cooper as the Foxes languish tw…

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Convicted clerk faults jury at sentencing hearing

November 29, 2024

A book-keeper convicted of stealing more than $700,000 from a client maintained her innocence at a sentencing hearing yesterday.
Bambi Lee Pimental, 54, told the Supreme Court that she earned the mone…

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‘Disheartened’ Whitney Institute parents raise concerns

November 29, 2024

Parents of children at Whitney Institute Middle School have written to the Minister of Education urging a rethink of the Government’s decision to halt enrolment for M2 students next year.
In a letter …

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Bermuda company behind royalty-themed video game

November 29, 2024

A member of Italy’s House of Savoy is the founder and chief executive of a Bermudian-based holding company that is behind a new fantasy-based, royalty-themed video game that is expected to hit the mar…

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Amir Dill hat-trick powers Village to Friendship Trophy quarter-finals

November 29, 2024

Devonshire Colts 2 North Village 3 (aet; 2-2 at 90min)

Amir Dill scored a hat-trick to help North Village come from behind twice and defeat a resolute Devonshire Colts in extra time at Devonshire…

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House: Pati fee legislation goes up for debate

November 28, 2024

Legislators are to consider imposing a charge on certain public access to information requests today in the House of Assembly.
The Bill, which drew criticism from the Opposition this week in the Senat…

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Peace Collective organises Palestine solidarity event

November 28, 2024

A peaceful solidarity event is being organised by an activist and human rights group to show solidarity with the people of Palestine.
The event is to be hosted tomorrow by The Peace Collective and wil…

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Fubler welcomes new role in Government

November 28, 2024

Mischa Fubler was sworn in as a Junior Minister of the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Public Works at Government House this afternoon.
The Progressive Labour Party election candidate, who was swor…

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