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Jonathan Stephenson to lead Brit Re’s expansion in Bermuda

September 4, 2024

Brit Ltd has appointed industry veteran Jonathan Stephenson as head of Office, Bermuda, to lead the organisation’s expansion plans on-island.
Brit Reinsurance (Bermuda) Ltd is a Class 3B insurer licen…

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Union head backs island’s LGBTQ+ community

September 4, 2024

An affirmation of support for equal rights for all “regardless of their sexual orientation” has been issued by the Bermuda Public Services Union.
Armell Thomas, the BPSU president, said the union stoo…

Watch live: Jessica Lewis races for medal in Paralympics T53 100 metres final

September 4, 2024

Sprinter Jessica Lewis is chasing Bermuda’s first-ever Paralympic medal and you can watch her live in the T53 100 metres final at 3.08pm Bermuda time.
Lewis enters the race with the third-fastest time…

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Causeway walls to be repaired this month

September 4, 2024

The Causeway will be reduced to one lane of traffic later this month, the Ministry of Public Works said.
A spokesman said the closure will run from September 18 to 22 so the structure’s masonry wall …

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US citizens invited to voter registration drive

September 4, 2024

US citizens in Bermuda have been invited to register to vote in the upcoming US elections.
The US Consulate will hold a voting registration drive to help citizens sign up and vote absentee from overse…

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Teenager accused of shooting at police

September 4, 2024

A teenager was charged today in Magistrates’ Court with shooting at police with a firearm.
Ade Hart, 18, was also charged with using the firearm to resist or prevent lawful arrest, having the weapon …

Victoria Cunningham appointed as executive director of BFIS

September 4, 2024

Victoria Cunningham has been appointed as executive director of the Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies.
The organisation, which was founded in 1996 to attract Bermudian talent to the industry, s…

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Premier travels to Europe for talks with EU and UK officials

September 4, 2024

David Burt has departed the island for Europe, where he will lead a government delegation in key meetings to strengthen relations and promote Bermuda as a global business destination.
According to a s…

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One year on, BermudAir plans to grow fleet

September 4, 2024

The island’s air service, which now caters to seven destinations, is looking to double its capacity with a third aircraft to join the fleet “before the year ends, and a fourth early next year”, chief …

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Bermudian dancer attends climate justice conference

September 4, 2024

A Bermudian dancer who travelled to Kenya to learn of the effects of climate change on marginalised people said she had a new outlook on her abilities.
Honor Minors, 19, helped to co-ordinate dance ci…

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Independent candidates a growing movement

September 4, 2024

Cire Bean has declared his candidacy as an independent in the forthcoming Sandys North by-election. Jeremy Deacon reports on why he wants to get involved in politics and why he is standing in Cons…

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Former BLDC headquarters eyed for staff dormitories

September 4, 2024

A government quango has sought permission to turn offices in Southside into a staff dormitory, providing rooms for up to 16 people.

A planning application submitted by the Bermuda Land Development…

Delight as Bermuda bring home bronze medal from St Kitts

September 4, 2024

Bermuda women won the island’s first first-ever medal at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Under-21 Beach Volleyball Championships when they clinched bronze in St Kitts & Nevis.
Hailey …

‘I feel a sense of calm which I’ve not felt in any Paralympics before’

September 4, 2024

Jessica Lewis is the epitome of calm as she prepares for one of the biggest races of her life at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Wednesday afternoon.
Lewis heads into the T53 100 metres final at 3.06…

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Decosta, Stephen

September 4, 2024

AUGUSTUS FUNERAL HOME REGRETS TO ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF Mr. Stephen Decosta of Devonshire. He is survived by his beloved wife, Leonora Decosta, sons…

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Hendrickson, Calvin Junior

September 4, 2024

A Celebration of Life service for Calvin Junior Hendrickson in his 88th year of #7 King Street, City of Hamilton, will be held on Thursday, 5th…

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Johnson, Earlene Eleanor Joanne

September 4, 2024

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Medeiros, Maria de Lourdes

September 4, 2024

We regret to announce the passing of Maria de Lourdes Medeiros in her 85th year of #19 Colony Valley, Southampton; beloved wife of the late Jose…

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Nearon, Mervin Vincent Buddy

September 4, 2024

A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Mervin Vincent “Buddy’ Nearon (April 13th 1932 to August 9th 2024), beloved husband of the late E. Madree…

Butterfield appoints three senior managers

September 3, 2024

The Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Ltd has made three senior management appointments, including Bermudian Sean Lee, who has been appointed group head of Human Resources and joins the executive commi…

Unbeaten 99 caps fine weekend for Derrick Brangman

September 3, 2024

It was a successful weekend for St David’s captain Derrick Brangman, who struck an unconquered 99 runs and picked up two wickets to power his side to an 80-run victory over PHC in the Athene T20 Firs…

Matt Boys and Charlotte Millington dominate omnium

September 3, 2024

Matt Boys and Charlotte Millington put up commanding displays in the Bermuda Bicycle Association 50th anniversary three-stage omnium event.
Boys was victorious in all three races – St George’s hill c…

White Rock challenges Chinese bank over Vesttoo-related losses

September 3, 2024

An insurance company is suing China Construction Bank for damages it claims stem from losses related to a scandal involving Israeli insurtech company Vesttoo, according to reports.
The 70-year old Chi…

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Union unveils latest education award recipients

September 3, 2024

The Bermuda Public Services Union has lent its support to a dozen more students at its 32nd Annual Education Awards Ceremony.
At the event, held on Friday, the BPSU presented awards to six students pu…

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Charity awards scholarships to 14 ‘exceptional’ students

September 3, 2024

The educational journeys of 14 Bermudians received a boost with the award of Knowledge Quest scholarships.
The charity was confident that the awardees will continue to excel in their chosen fields of …

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Paralegal mute over social media charges

September 3, 2024

A paralegal charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice through social-media posts declined to enter a plea during a sitting of the Supreme Court.
Eron Hill, 28, from Warwick, remained si…

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One year on, BermudAir plans to grow its fleet

September 3, 2024

The island’s air service, which now caters to seven destinations, is looking to double its capacity with a third aircraft to join the fleet “before the year ends, and a fourth early next year”, chief …

Students gain real-world experience at Auto Solutions

September 3, 2024

Six students gained hands-on experience in the car dealership industry through a summer employment programme at Auto Solutions in Pembroke.
Chelsea Almeida, a recent Berkeley Institute honours gradua…

Hamilton Princess and Beach Club nominated for two prizes

September 3, 2024

The Hamilton Princess and Beach Club, which opened in 1885, is a nominee finalist in two categories for the 2024 Historic Hotels Worldwide Annual Awards of Excellence.
The hotel has been nominated as …

Bermuda reinsurers post record $171 billion of gross written premium

September 3, 2024

Members of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers generated 2023 gross written premium of over $171 billion, up from $145 billion in 2022.
This was revealed in the association’s global und…

SiriusPoint links with Gigasure

September 3, 2024

SiriusPoint Ltd, the Bermudian-headquartered global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced a new partnership with Gigasure, an insurtech start-up offering personalised travel insurance.
London…

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Online applications for short-term relief benefit suspended

September 3, 2024

Access to an online application form for the Government’s short-term relief benefit programme has been suspended temporarily, the Department of Financial Assistance advised today.
A spokeswoman said: …

Bradley Houlston promoted at law firm Carey Olsen

September 3, 2024

Carey Olsen has promoted Bradley Houlston to counsel within the firm’s employment law practice in Bermuda.
The organisation said Mr Houlston has more than ten years of experience advising clients on a…

Jane Guyett joins Hiscox board

September 3, 2024

Hiscox Ltd has appointed Jane Guyett as an independent non-executive director and chairwoman of its remuneration committee, subject to regulatory approval.
The firm said Ms Guyett has more than 25 yea…

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Tourism minister at industry conference in Cayman Islands

September 3, 2024

The contribution of tourism to Bermuda’s economy and aggressively promoting the island as a business and leisure destination were expected to be highlighted when the tourism minister attended a gather…

RenRe is top Bermuda company on list of largest reinsurers

September 3, 2024

RenaissanceRe’s acquisition of Validus Re has helped catapult it into the top spot among Bermudian-headquartered companies included in a ranking of the world’s largest 50 reinsurers.
The annual list a…

Greenberg leads in CEO insurance pay

September 3, 2024

An S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis has listed the head of Chubb Ltd, Evan Greenberg, as the highest-paid chief executive among US-listed property and casualty or multiline insurers, with t…

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Union leader challenges politicians to display daily leadership

September 3, 2024

A union head challenged the island’s political figures yesterday to display leadership at all times, a feat which he said would benefit the island in the future.
Kevin Pilgrim, vice-president of the E…

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Search intensifies for missing senior

September 3, 2024

Police have appointed a search officer as they ramp up efforts to locate missing senior Janet Nicklaus, who is also known by her maiden name of Fubler.
Residents and businesses across the island have …

Davis, Robert Eugene (Crumbug)

September 3, 2024

Augustus funeral home regrets to announce the death of ROBERT EUGENE DAVIS (CRUMBUG) son of the late Aurthur and elsie davis (Napier) of 15 Bradford…

Phillipson, David

September 3, 2024

We regret to announce the passing of DAVID PHILLIPSON in his 78th year; father of Kurt Phillipson and Erin Bernhard; sister to Gloria Rego (Ed) and…

Village held in opening defence of Dudley Eve Trophy

September 2, 2024

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Village held to a draw in opening defence of Dudley Eve Trophy
Champions North Village were held to a 1-1 draw by a stubborn Paget Lions outfit to start the defence …

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Regional conference to be updated on Bermuda’s tourism industry

September 2, 2024

Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, will highlight the performance of Bermuda’s tourism sector at a conference organised by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation in the Cayman Islan…

Cougars see off Colts in Devonshire derby

September 2, 2024

Devonshire Cougars 2 Devonshire Colts 1

Devonshire Cougars were pushed to the limit by promoted rivals Colts, coming through periods of adversity to secure a derby victory in a physical Dudley Ev…

BMA stress tests show long-term market’s resilience

September 2, 2024

A new report has highlighted the resilience of Bermuda’s long-term insurance sector against liquidity-related shocks in the current volatile global environment.
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has just…

Ocean Wilsons Holdings reports $38.4m first-half profit after tax

September 2, 2024

Bermudian-based Ocean Wilsons Holdings Ltd has reported a 2024 first-half profit after tax of $38.4 million, the company reported in a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
That is a drop of $9.5 mi…

Enrique Russell and Willie Clemons recalled to Bermuda squad

September 2, 2024

Coach Michael Findlay has named his 23-man squad for this week’s Nations League qualifiers against Antigua & Barbuda and Dominican Republic.
PHC striker Enrique Russell has been recalled to the se…

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Labour Day 2024

September 2, 2024

Labour Day 2024 (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Man arrested after shots fired at police

September 2, 2024

A man was taken into custody, and two others arrested on drug charges, in the wake of gunshots exchanged with police on August 24.
A police spokesman said that an 18-year-old man was apprehended at ab…

PHC hit St George’s for six in Charity Cup

September 2, 2024

PHC Zebras 6 St George’s Colts 0

Premier Division champions PHC Zebras laid down a marker go after easily brushing aside FA Cup winners St George’s Colts to lift the Charity Cup for a record-tiei…