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Noel Pearman tabbed for CUO role at Axa XL

Axa XL has appointed Noel Pearman to the new role of chief underwriting officer, Bermuda.
The company said the appointment is part of its recently-announced insurance underwriting operations reorganis…

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Monica Cramér Manhem joins Apollo board

A former CEO of SiriusPoint International Insurance has been appointed to the board of Apollo Syndicate Management Ltd as a new independent non-executive director.
The organisation said Monica Cramér …

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Bermuda Stock Exchange approves KompiTech listing

KompiTech Alliance Ltd has listed almost 385 million in common shares, after being newly admitted to the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
The listing comes after the IT management firm partnered with mergers a…

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Justin Keith appointed to top roles at Ascot Bermuda

Justin Keith has succeeded Ian Thompson as the president and chief executive of Ascot Bermuda Ltd, overseeing all aspects of Ascot’s Bermuda operations, subject to board and immigration approval.
Mr T…

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Darag reports first outsourced service contract

Darag Group, the international legacy specialist with an office in Bermuda, has signed a service contract with leading Italian insurer, UnipolSai Assicurazioni SpA.
Darag Deutschland AG will be managi…

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Premier welcomes Moody’s positive rating for Bermuda

The Premier and Minister of Finance has lauded a ratings agency’s affirmation of Bermuda’s economic stability.
David Burt said that Moody’s Investor Service’s confirmation of Bermuda A2 issuer and sen…

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Women’s T10 cricket league starts this weekend

Four cricket teams will be competing in the women’s T10 championship this season.
The league will feature Devonshire Rec Sports Club, Somerset Bridge Recreation Club, Western Stars Sports Club, and W…

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Yushae Desilva-Andrade qualifies for Paralympic Games

Boccia player Yushae DeSilva-Andrade will be heading to Paris this summer after officially qualifying for the Paralympic Games.
DeSilva-Andrade, who also competed at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 201…

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Sierra Wolffe comes out on top at Grand Caraibes Championships

Sierra Wolffe led the charge for Bermuda’s equestrians at the Grand Caraibes Jumping Championship.
Held last month, the island’s representatives, coached by Raishun Burch and accompanied by Heidi Shel…

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Upcoming road closures and lane restrictions

There will be a series of lane closures and lane restrictions in Pembroke and Southampton from Friday.
The Ministry of Public Works advised of sewer and Belco trenchwork as well as a closure for the …

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Six-year prison term for sex offence against girl

A 64-year-old man was sentenced to six years behind bars after he admitted having unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl ten years ago.

Kevin Goater, of Loyal Hill, Devonshire, was sentenced on May 2…

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Ambac to acquire majority stake in Beat Capital Partners

New York-headquartered Ambac Financial Group Inc, the insurance holding company with a subsidiary in Bermuda, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 60 per cent controlling stake in London-bas…

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Newstead put up for sale for $21m

A boutique hotel and golf course resort in Bermuda has been put on the market for $21 million.
The Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa was bought in 2014 by US businessman Larry Doyle, who al…

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New partnership enhances upcoming fintech course

The Government’s Economic Development Department is partnering with global education platform CFTE to enhance its fintech training programme, registration for which ends today.
CFTE focuses on the fut…

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No public interest in disclosure of meeting minutes, BTA says

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has refused to disclose details of its board meetings, claiming it cannot understand how a request for them is in the public interest.
It rejected a public access to info…

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Classic BMW sports car to be auctioned in Bermuda

A classic BMW Z3 with only 26,000 miles on the clock is to be auctioned at an island motor festival this month.
If the event is a success, it could pave the way for the shipment of more classic cars t…

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Appeals court to hear Commission of Inquiry cases

Legal disputes that stemmed from a Commission of Inquiry are set to come before the Court of Appeal this month.
A recently released schedule showed that the Court of Appeal will preside over legal act…

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Paradise Mobile becomes signature learning partner

The Ministry of Education has welcomed a mobile service company and several other businesses as partners of the public school system.
The newly signed signature learning partners will offer public sch…

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Driver hurt in Devonshire crash

A Southampton man was taken to hospital for treatment after a crash in Devonshire yesterday.
The 38-year-old was driving a van, which bore the business name Ace Installers, on North Shore Road when he…

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Story walk unveiled at Botanical Gardens

A family-friendly attraction that brings together literacy and experience of the outdoors was unveiled at the Botanical Gardens today.
The scheme features seven story boards strategically placed aroun…

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Heroes wanted for change

What did the Smith’s North by-election tell us? In some ways, it told us what we have already known for 30 years. The result was a snapshot of the voting demographics that have consistently been there…

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Accessing personal independence

On May 24, while most Bermudians were enjoying our Bermuda Day, there was some bad news — two incidents of local violence.
On Front Street, early that morning there was a stabbing that caused serious …

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Tourist injured in Sandys scooter crash

A visitor to the island was taken to hospital after a crash in Sandys on Sunday.
The 54-year-old woman, who was driving a scooter, apparently went over the embankment on Somerset Road near its junctio…

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Are Caribbean workers ready to benefit from transition to net-zero?

The Caribbean region is one of the most heavily impacted by climate change, with predictions pointing to more frequent and more intense weather events. Regional leaders and global environmental expert…

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Four government Permanent Secretaries appointed

The head of the public service has appointed four new permanent secretaries.
David Kendell has been made Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Health, while Lisa Smith-Clarke was made Permanent Secr…

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Paddleboarder circuits island for mountain wingsuit jump

A gymnastics coach with a thirst for adventure circumnavigated the island on a lay-down paddleboard to raise funds to perform a wingsuit base jump off Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in September.
Mikey…

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Arch Insurance names UK COO

Arch Insurance International, part of Bermudian-based Arch Capital Group Ltd, has appointed Ketan Motwani as UK chief operating officer, subject to regulatory approval.
Mr Motwani will be responsible …

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Arch completes acquisition

Arch US MI Holdings Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bermudian-based Arch Capital Group Ltd, has acquired RMIC Companies Inc and its subsidiaries that together comprise the run-off mortgage insurance…

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Former Blackbeard’s restaurant reopens with new name and look

The old Blackbeard’s restaurant in St George’s has reopened after a major renovation.
Next to Fort St Catherine and overlooking Achilles Bay, the new restaurant, called Achilles, was officially opened…

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AM Best revises outlook to positive for ICR of Aegis

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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Spinner Cameron Jeffers honours Russell Richardson after five-wicket haul

Cameron Jeffers paid tribute to one of his mentors, Russell Richardson, after picking up five wickets for the first time in England last weekend.
The Bermudian leg spinner, who plays for West of Engla…

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Nigerian executive at helm of Mary Prince conference

A Nigerian businesswoman will lead the Mary Prince Women’s Entrepreneurial and Leadership Conference and public lecture next week.

Ibukun Awosika, the first chairwoman of the First Bank of Nigeri…

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Technical problems end podium hopes of Steven Bridges and David Selley

Steven Bridges and David Selley were left to ponder what might have been after technical issues ruined their debuts at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri last weekend.
The local professional powerboat…

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Marine and ports department highlights kayaking events

Boaters were warned to be mindful of kayaking events scheduled to take place this weekend.
Kayak for Kids — a fundraiser for Scars — will start at Somerset Long Bay at about 8am on Saturday. Participa…

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Gaming commission executives’ six-figure salaries revealed

The three senior executives in charge of the Bermuda Gaming Commission earn almost $50,000 a month between them, The Royal Gazette can reveal.
The quango has released exact salary details for its chie…

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Salon Pink takes on three young Bermudian stylists

Almost 65 per cent of employed beauticians are non-Bermudian, according to the Department of Statistics.
When Kidist Emery started Salon Pink, she really wanted to hire Bermudians.
“On an island that…

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Forvis Mazars launches as new professional services network

Mazars, the international partnership operating in Bermuda and more than 100 countries and territories, together with Forvis, the US professional services firm, has officially launched their new globa…

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Bailey’s Bay secure first win of the season against newcomers Willow Cuts

Somerset Cricket Club (Willow Cuts won toss): Bailey’s Bay beat Willow Cuts by 108 runs

Bailey’s Bay captain Terryn Fray believes his team still has a shot at defending their Premier Division 50 …

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Marcus Scotland hammers century as St David’s thrash Cleveland

Lord’s (Cleveland won toss): St David’s beat Cleveland by eight wickets

St David’s continued their brilliant start to the Premier Division 50 overs campaign after coming away with an emphatic win…

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George O’Brien smashes century for Devonshire as PHC suffer first loss

George O’Brien Jr struck an unbeaten century and claimed two wickets to power Devonshire to an emphatic 133-run win over unbeaten First Division 50 overs rivals PHC at Devonshire Rec on Sunday.
The mi…

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Island’s vintage ferry gets refit

Bermuda’s oldest passenger ferry returned to Bermuda last week after receiving extensive refits in the United States.
The Department of Marine and Ports in 2022 sent the Bermudian, designed to carry 7…

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Multiple lane closures scheduled for June

Several roads will be reduced to one lane of traffic this month, the Ministry of Public Works announced.
A ministry spokesman said the first lane closure will affect South Road in Smith’s near Collect…

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Itasca MGA provides support for Virgin Atlantic aircraft delivery

Bermudian-based Itasca MGA Ltd, the aviation-focused managing general agent, has supported Virgin Atlantic in respect of an insurance-backed financing solution for delivery of its final A350-1000 airc…

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Hart and Proctor score centuries as under-19s dedicate win to Russell Richardson

Bermuda Under-19 coach Janeiro Tucker has dedicated his team’s emphatic 118- run triumph over former club Southampton Rangers in honour of team manager Russell Richardson, who passed away last week.
L…

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KBB executive director on the move

Traci Burgess is to leave the role of executive director of Keep Bermuda Beautiful to take on a new opportunity in the environmental non-profit sector.
Ms Burgess was in the position for two years du…

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Mosaic Insurance You Go Girl Relay

Mosaic Insurance You Go Girl Relay (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Emma Harvey achieves BOA qualifying standard

Days after her brother Jack achieved the Bermuda Olympic Association’s qualifying standard, swimmer Emma Harvey is on the verge of being confirmed as the island’s latest Olympian after hitting the tim…

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Mourning the death of the middle class

“So weep ye ancients who deplore that Old Bermuda is no more”

Dear Sir,
Bermuda is now the home of the wealthy and the poor. The Bermuda of the Eighties and Nineties is no more. There was in the …

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The No Competition Majorette and Dance Show

The No Competition Majorette and Dance Show(Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Longtail chick in the City

Researchers are analysing a unique scenario in which the nesting site of one of the island’s threatened birds was discovered beside a street in Hamilton.

Patrick Talbot, a curator at the Bermuda A…

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