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AM Best affirms ratings of Bermuda’s RVI Guaranty

October 17, 2024

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “a-” (Excellent) of Bermudian-based RVI Guaranty Co Ltd and its subsidiary, Delaware-bas…

AI will dominate upcoming audit conference

October 17, 2024

Artificial intelligence will be the focus of a tech conference hosted jointly by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association and Institute of Internal Audit Bermuda Chapter at the Royal Hami…

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Village Gathering comes to Victor Scott this weekend

October 17, 2024

A free community event inspired by 75 years of public education is set to take place on Saturday with a variety of family activities.

The “Village Gathering” at Victor Scott Primary School will of…

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Technicians working to fix weather radar

October 17, 2024

Technicians are working to fix the Bermuda Weather Service Doppler radar system but it was not known when it would be operational again, the BWS director said yesterday.
Michelle Pitcher noted that re…

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Road race to affect traffic on Sunday

October 17, 2024

A 5km charity race will affect traffic in Smith’s and Hamilton Parish on Sunday, the Ministry of Public Works said.
In a notice, the ministry said the Swan’s charity race is to start and finish at Joh…

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Bermuda business forum to receive international attention

October 17, 2024

Business owners who were given a chance to shine during a five-week booster programme will celebrate their achievements under a global spotlight.
The Rise and Scale: Bermuda Business Accelerator Pitch…

BMA warns of fraudulent website

October 17, 2024

Criminals are fraudulently claiming to be operating a local company, Stillman Crypto Brazil, and claiming to be involved in sophisticated trading technology, the Bermuda Monetary Authority has warned….

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X-ray machine breakdown halts posting of overseas mail

October 17, 2024

Post offices have been told to stop accepting outbound mail owing to problems with an X-ray machine at LF Wade International Airport.
A notice from the manager of sub post office operations, understoo…

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Minister criticises charity over Coney Island comments

October 17, 2024

The Minister of Public Works accused the Bermuda Audubon Society of breaching confidentiality regarding a potential return of motocross to Coney Island.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch said in a statem…

Ocean View latest golf course to launch Operation 36

October 17, 2024

The Bermuda Golf Association (BGA), the National Sport Governing Body for golf and The Bermuda Golf Foundation (Charity #141) are delighted to announce the launch ofthe Operation 36 programme at Ocean…

No Nahki, no problem as coach Findlay finds way to win

October 17, 2024

Bermuda coach Michael Findlay had no qualms planning for the two Concacaf Nations League matches against Dominica, knowing that Nahki Wells was available for only one of them.
Wells, in his first mat…

‘The other nations will be wise not to underestimate us’

October 17, 2024

The senior women’s volleyball team are returning to international competition this week for the first time since the Covid pandemic.
A squad of ten fly out to Antigua on Thursday and the trip heralds …

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‘Commission wrongly refused to hear claims’

October 17, 2024

The Court of Appeal has found that the Commission of Inquiry into Historical Land Losses wrongly refused to hear several complaints launched by Raymond Davis.
While the appeal panel found that the com…

Pronto City Market opens against the odds

October 17, 2024

“Nasty” is how Colin Rego describes setting up a new grocery store in Bermuda.
“It was not the kindest of journeys,” said Mr Rego, founder of the Sargasso delivery app.
He and Carl Vincent, of the onl…

Pipa guidance notes released for public feedback

October 17, 2024

After a 2024 awareness campaign for the 2025 onset of the new privacy regime, officials are encouraging public feedback to the new, updated Financial Services and Personal Information Protection Act G…

Bermuda team head to Trinidad for Caribbean Four-Ball Championships

October 16, 2024

The Bermuda Golf Association has sent a squad of six players to compete in the prestigious Caribbean Golf Association Four-Ball Championships.
The tournament, which takes place from October 16 to 21 a…

Seniors welcome return of Bermuda Treasures Tennis Programme

October 16, 2024

Happiness was in abundance at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium when the Treasures Tennis Programme made a comeback on Wednesday.
More than 60 participants came out to revive the programme which features t…

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WindReach celebrated on its 25th anniversary

October 16, 2024

Tributes were paid to the founder of a charity that offers educational and therapeutic programmes to people with support needs on its 25th anniversary.
Donors, supporters, board members, past and pres…

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MSA celebrates graduating class success

October 16, 2024

A school in Hamilton is celebrating the success of its graduating class.
Mount St Agnes Academy said of the 26 high school graduates from its 2024 graduating class, 18 will continue their education ov…

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Rider injured in two-vehicle crash in Southampton

October 16, 2024

A female motorcyclist has been injured in a two-vehicle crash that took place in Southampton and also involved a car.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said while details were limited, there…

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Midyear review means ‘real improvements’ to infrastructure

October 16, 2024

Improvements will be made to the island’s infrastructure thanks to a $3.47 million boost for the Ministry of Public Works as part of the midyear budget review.
At a press conference at the Arboretum i…

Rivers to retire from Everen Specialty

October 16, 2024

Bermudian-based Everen Specialty Ltd has announced that Jerry Rivers, senior vice-president and chief operating officer, will retire on March 31, 2025.
John Talarico, Everen Specialty’s chairman, said…

Arch Capital celebrates the life of late CEO

October 16, 2024

Arch Capital Group Ltd held a private memorial event to honour and celebrate the life of former chief executive Dinos Iordanou on Monday in New York.
Highly regarded throughout the industry, Mr Iordan…

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MarketPlace announces date for city Christmas parade

October 16, 2024

A festival favourite will make its return to the streets of Hamilton this year and will once again be rounded off with fireworks.
The MarketPlace Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 1.
Families…

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College to host free event on incontinence treatments

October 16, 2024

Four health organisations have joined forces to hold a panel discussion on the latest treatment options for incontinence.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board has partnered with the Lahey Hospital and Medical …

Kevin Madigan joins Argo Group

October 16, 2024

Bermuda market veteran Kevin Madigan has been appointed as head of Capital Management at Argo Group.
He will be based in New York.
Mr Madigan joins Argo from FTI Consulting, where he served as a senio…

BMA registers seven new insurers

October 16, 2024

The Bermuda Monetary Authority confirmed the registration of seven new insurers in September, taking the yearly total to 41.
The island’s financial services regulator has also registered ten intermedi…

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Eight accused of cannabis importation conspiracy

October 16, 2024

Eight people have been accused of conspiring to import cannabis into Bermuda last year.
Scott Brown, 58, from Southampton, Chrystal Cassidy, 45, from Warwick, Gavin O’Connor, 55 and Taureem O’Connor, …

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Information sessions offered for youth employment programmes

October 16, 2024

Young people interested in summer work opportunities were invited by the Department of Workforce Development to attend a virtual information session.
Students aged 16 to 26 can sign up for one of four…

Scott Barnes gears up for ‘Super Bowl’ of karting

October 16, 2024

Scott Barnes is between the two biggest races of his year and preparing for the “Super Bowl” of karting.
Barnes has just finished in the top ten in the Cup Karts North America Grand Nationals and has …

Jai Bean comes off bench to grab winner for Bermuda

October 16, 2024

Bermuda 3 Dominica 2

Jai Bean came off the bench to score the winning goal as Bermuda beat Dominica at the Flora Duffy Stadium last night.
Bean netted from a brilliant Harry Twite assist just fou…

Anchor Restaurant adds sushi to the menu

October 16, 2024

Peak tourism season is not over in Bermuda, with cruise ships still arriving, but restaurateur Maz Shabdeen already feels the coming chill.
“We have already seen a drop in tourism,” he said. “It is ge…

Norwegian Prima says goodbye to Bermuda

October 16, 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian
Prima will make its last visit to Dockyard next month.
In a letter to passengers scheduled to visit Bermuda on December 21, NCL wrote: “We recognise the importance…

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Accused had gun in waistband, court hears

October 16, 2024

A man charged with possession of a gun and ammunition was arrested after being shot with a Taser by police, a Supreme Court jury heard yesterday.
Jomari Gooden is also charged with assaulting a police…

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Land tax protester says efforts made to clean her road

October 16, 2024

A Sandys resident who refused to pay land tax in protest at having to tidy the area around her home said that a government crew this week cut back tree branches that hung over the road.
Janice Batters…

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Fairmont Southampton SDO to reflect new timeline

October 16, 2024

A special development order for the Fairmont Southampton will be revised in response to the latest timeline for works at the resort, the Cabinet Office said yesterday.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Ho…

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TEDx returns with a host of international speakers

October 16, 2024

An independently run event focused on spreading world-changing ideas will be back after a four-year hiatus and aims to “inspire optimism and courage”.
TEDx has not been staged in Bermuda since 2019 o…

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Precipitation levels on track despite dramatic rainfall

October 16, 2024

Heavy rainfall last week caused a spike in what is typically Bermuda’s wettest month of the year, the Bermuda Weather Service said.
The BWS website showed that last Wednesday there was 2.16 inches of …

Nerves shredded but Bermuda come out on top in thriller with Dominica

October 15, 2024

Bermuda 3 Dominica 2

Jai Bean came off the bench to score the winning goal as Bermuda beat Dominica 3-2 at the Flora Duffy Stadium on Tuesday night.
Bean netted just four minutes after coming off…

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Police issue advice on prevention of cybercrime

October 15, 2024

Police have reminded members of the public to take preventive measures to avoid falling victim to cybercrime.
With October designated as Cyber Security Awareness Month, the Bermuda Police Service iss…

David Perez joins Tokio Marine

October 15, 2024

David Perez, a veteran of the Bermuda market, has been appointed as president, Excess Casualty, to lead the launch and build out of a new offering by Houston-based Tokio Marine HCC.
Mr Perez will repo…

Wista International marks milestone 50th anniversary

October 15, 2024

The local chapter of an international organisation that connects women in the shipping sector has celebrated the global group’s 50th anniversary and recommitted to the bold vision of Wista Internation…

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Hospitals board aims to ‘demystify’ care at KEMH

October 15, 2024

A fact sheet posted to the Bermuda Hospitals Board website was designed to help people understand more about inpatient care, the organisation’s chief executive said.
Scott Pearman explained that the B…

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Students pass heavy truck licensing programme

October 15, 2024

A heavy truck licensing programme has granted 34 Bermudians the ability to drive larger vehicles, the Ministry of Economy and Labour said.
The Department of Workforce Development conducted training to…

LeiLanni Nesbeth makes it into play-offs in first season as professional

October 15, 2024

Bermuda midfielder LeiLanni Nesbeth’s Chicago Red Stars have secured a spot in the National Women’s Soccer League play-offs.
The Red Stars, who are sixth in the standings, sealed their eighth play-off…

Nabors Industries acquires Parker Wellbore

October 15, 2024

Nabors Industries Ltd, the Bermudian-domiciled energy technology company, is to acquire Houston-based Parker Wellbore, which provides drilling services across global energy markets.
The companies said…

KCC estimates insured losses from Milton

October 15, 2024

Karen Clark & Company estimates that the privately insured loss from Hurricane Milton will be close to $36 billion in the US from wind, storm surge and inland flooding.
The loss estimate is based …

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New dates for flu vaccination drive

October 15, 2024

A flu vaccination drive is to run from October 19, the Ministry of Health said today.
Vaccines will be available through the “Flu Express”, which is open to people aged 12 and over.
The vaccines will …

Nahki Wells to miss match with Dominica tonight

October 15, 2024

Nahki Wells will miss the Concacaf Nations League match with Dominica tonight.
The striker, who scored a hat-trick in the match against Dominica on Saturday as Bermuda romped to a 6-1 win, has returne…

‘They will lick their wounds and come back very annoyed’

October 15, 2024

Bermuda’s footballers will be heading into their next Concacaf Nations League match against Dominica on Tuesday night with confidence riding high.
It would be hard to not get carried away knowing you …