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North Village lose ground in title race after being held by Dandy Town

February 18, 2024

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North Village lost precious ground in the Premier Division title race after being held to a draw by a rejuvenated Dandy Town at Bernard Park on Sunday.
Leading 1-0 th…

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New road sign in tribute to respected East End resident

February 18, 2024

A road sign honouring the memory of a St George’s resident whose family was embroiled in a legal dispute over right of access has been placed on what was formerly the family’s property.
Shirley Granvi…

Kaden Hopkins wins stage, Nicholas Narraway crashes and Conor White wins leg of ham

February 18, 2024

Professional cycling can be filled with thrills and spills and Bermudian riders experienced both sides of the coin at the weekend.
Kaden Hopkins appeared on the top step of of the podium after his Ven…

Bermuda captive factors in CNO Financial ratings

February 18, 2024

A newly formed long term Class C insurer in Bermuda has factored into the ratings of CNO Financial Group Inc and its life/health subsidiaries by AM Best.
The ratings agency has affirmed the financial …

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Hospital mops up after flood outside Emergency Room

February 18, 2024

Flooding washed through the waiting room area of the Emergency Department of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital on Saturday evening, but no patients were affected, according to Bermuda Hospitals Board….

Aeziah Divine to compete for top British motorcycling team

February 18, 2024

Bermudian motorcyclist Aeziah Divine will be showcasing his talents at some of Europe’s premier tracks after signing a deal with championship-winning race team Microlise Cresswell Racing for the 2024 …

Devonshire Cougars coach Kwame Steede gives up on title challenge

February 17, 2024

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Devonshire Cougars coach Kwame Steede has conceded that his side’s Premier Division title challenge is over after they lost to Hamilton Parish at Wellingto…

Burt predicts first Budget surplus in more than 20 years

February 17, 2024

The Government is on course to record its first Budget surplus in more than 20 years, the Premier told the House of Assembly yesterday.
Outlining the Budget for 2024-25, David Burt, who is also the Mi…

Diaje Hart scores two penalties as Paget beat Social Club

February 17, 2024

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Diaje Hart showed composure from the spot with two early penalties to lead Paget Lions to a comfortable victory over Social Club at Police Field on Saturday.
Pag…

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Chamber praises Budget but warns of more price increases

February 17, 2024

The Chamber of Commerce has praised the Government on its projections of balancing the Budget but said “significant” cost-of-living challenges are likely to persist owing to increased prices.
The cha…

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OBA: IB success masking ‘government ineptitude’

February 17, 2024

The success of international business is concealing “the consequence of government ineptitude”, the One Bermuda Alliance leader, Jarion Richardson, said yesterday.
At a press conference, Mr Richardson…

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Budget: health premiums to hold steady

February 17, 2024

A significant increase in health insurance premiums that would have ramped up costs by $45 a month per resident is to be headed off in the coming fiscal year.
David Burt told the House of Assembly tha…

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Bermuda Tourism Authority grant cut by $2.46m

February 17, 2024

David Burt, the Premier, celebrated the recovery of Bermuda’s tourism industry, but announced that the grant for the Bermuda Tourism Authority would be cut by almost $2.5 million.
According to the Bud…

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Funds earmarked to move court from Sessions House

February 17, 2024

Capital funding has been set aside to continue work on moving the Supreme Court out of Sessions House.
David Burt, the Premier, announced in the 2024-25 Budget speech that funding has been allocated t…

Tariq Simons champions changes to stadium

February 17, 2024

Bermuda’s No 1 tennis player Tariq Simons has given his backing to the renovations at WER Joell Stadium.
Some members of the island’s tennis community have been angered by government plans to remove t…

Drastic action needed to clean up financial mess

February 17, 2024

Dear Dave,
I’m a single mother, and I opened my own small business last year. The business is not growing at all, and my mum and dad are helping me with the bills. On top of all this, I don’t receive …

Selah Tuzo impresses for Storm against North Village

February 17, 2024

Selah Tuzo produced yet another MVP display in Storm’s 57-44 victory over North Village in a Bermuda Netball Association Senior League encounter at Bernard Park on Thursday.
Tuzo who is flying back to…

BDA Spirits shock Positive Dental Image

February 16, 2024

BDA Spirits showed no love for an equally depleted Positive Dental Image when they triumphed 10-2 in a Bermuda Ball Hockey Association league contest at Pembroke Community Club on Valentine’s Day.
It…

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Groundwork being prepared for Morgan’s Point project

February 16, 2024

Government is “preparing the groundwork” for the first phase of construction at Morgan’s Point to turn unfinished buildings into new housing units.
Delivering the 2024-2025 Budget Statement, David Bur…

Burt predicts first Budget surplus for more than 20 years

February 16, 2024

The Government is on course to record its first Budget surplus in more than 20 years, the Premier told the House of Assembly today.
Outlining the Budget for 2024-25, David Burt, who is also the Minist…

Flex LNG in $19.4m profit

February 16, 2024

Flex LNG Ltd, the liquefied natural gas shipping company based in Bermuda, has reported net income of $19.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, which compares with net income of $45.1 million in t…

SFL Corporation records Q4 net profit of $31.4m

February 16, 2024

Bermudian-based SFL Corporation Ltd, one of the world’s largest ship-owning companies, has reported a net profit of $31.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.
The company received charter hire of $…

Terryn Fray strokes another century in India but this one in vain

February 16, 2024

Terryn Fray struck a second successive unbeaten century but this time in defeat as a Bermuda XI lost their final training-camp match in India against G Force Cricket Academy by four wickets.
The exper…

BermudAir celebrates three new local partnerships

February 16, 2024

Bermudian-based airline BermudAir has added three new local partners for in-flight services.
Confections, Bermuda Trail Mix and Bermuda Gin Company are the latest suppliers providing products for the …

Reinsurers generally favoured by market conditions

February 16, 2024

This year’s Q4 earnings reporting season has been full of surprises, both positive and negative.
Notably, companies in the AI-related technology sector, such as ARM Holdings and Meta Platforms (forme…

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Inspiring inclusion focus of International Women’s Day

February 16, 2024

International Women’s Day will be celebrated with a continental breakfast and networking opportunities at The Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall this year.
Organised by the International Women’s Day B…

Expectations high for Bermuda bodybuilding competition

February 15, 2024

Bodybuilders will be looking to impress the judges this summer when they venture on to the stage in National Physique Committee Worldwide Royal Grand Prix Bermuda Regional.
The competition is open to …

Harry Twite named in under-20 squad for Concacaf Championship

February 15, 2024

Defender Harry Twite has been named in Bermuda’s squad for the Concacaf Under-20 Championship qualifier in St Kitts and Nevis this month.
The 18-year-old, who made his debut for Bermuda’s senior team …

Chambers gives Appleby top rankings

February 15, 2024

Offshore law firm Appleby has received top rankings in Bermuda in the 2024 Chambers Global Legal Guide.
Appleby’s Bermuda office has been ranked in Band 1, the highest tier, in three categories: corp…

Three Conyers practice areas ranked in Band 1

February 15, 2024

Three practice areas at law firm Conyers Bermuda have secured Band 1 rankings in the Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2024.
The Corporate & Finance, Insurance, and Dispute Resolution practice ar…

Howden to enter captive management market

February 15, 2024

Howden, the global insurance group, is to enter the captive management market with the announcement that it has agreed to acquire ARM Group Holdings Ltd, which has an office in Bermuda.
ARM is the par…

Palomar Specialty Re parent in $79.2m profit

February 15, 2024

Palomar Holdings Inc, the parent company of Palomar Specialty Reinsurance Company Bermuda Ltd, has reported net income of $79.2 million for the 2023 fiscal year.
That compares with $52.2 million in 20…

Chambers recognises three Carey Olsen practice areas

February 15, 2024

Three practice teams at law firm Carey Olsen Bermuda Ltd have been recognised in the Chambers Global 2024 guide.
There is a promotion to Band 1 for the Dispute Resolution team and sustained Band 2 ran…

Hoteliers ask Government to help them keep the lights on

February 15, 2024

The Bermuda Hotel Association hopes the Budget speech tomorrow includes relief from rising electricity costs.
“Any assistance that can be provided for local hotels would be very welcome and appreciate…

Chambers recognises two MJM practice areas

February 15, 2024

Two teams at law firm MJM Ltd have been recognised by Chambers and Partners, the international law firm rating agency.
MJM maintained a strong ranking in Band 2 for practice areas of Corporate & F…

Preserving wealth in a Bermuda dynastic trust

February 15, 2024

Cornelius Vanderbilt died in 1877 with legendary wealth, which his son quickly doubled, becoming the richest man on earth — yet, within a generation, the vast majority of the family’s fortune was lost…

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OBA: dialysis situation ‘concerning’

February 15, 2024

News this week of dialysis services being diverted from the hospital to the private sector is “concerning”, the One Bermuda Alliance said.
It came as Bermuda Hospitals Board announced that dialysis wa…

Andre Lambe to defend ABO welterweight title next month

February 15, 2024

Andre Lambe will rest his American Boxing Organisation welterweight title on the line when he steps between the ropes to face American Kenny Paklos in the headline event at The Shed in Dockyard on Mar…

Kiwon Waldron achieves impressive sweep on different ponies

February 15, 2024

Kiwon Waldron enjoyed a highly successful day at the track after producing a clean sweep of victories with different ponies during the last round of harness racing at the National Equestrian Centre.
T…

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Former Bermuda judge rules in battle over transgender views

February 15, 2024

A court ruling in London that backed a British political officer’s unpopular views on gender has been handed down by a former judge from Bermuda’s Supreme Court.
Stephen Hellman issued what was called…

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Men ordered to participate in DUI Court

February 15, 2024

Two men were ordered to participate in a drink-drivers court treatment programme yesterday.
Khyle Beckett, 37, admitted refusing to take a breath test and Gladstone Butterfield, 39, pleaded guilty to…

Daniel Augustus has TPC Sawgrass in sights after Elevations Tour victory

February 15, 2024

Daniel Augustus picked up his first victory of the year when winning the Super Bowl Classic on the Elevations Tour last weekend.
Held at the Eagles Golf Club in Tampa, Florida, Augustus mastered trick…

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Government to expand summer camp programme

February 14, 2024

The Government is planning to expand the number of places available at summer day camps this year.
Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, said that officials had teamed up with priv…

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Underground cable fault knocks out power for almost 700

February 14, 2024

An underground cable fault caused a power outage for 700 customers in Somerset last night.
Belco said crews were immediately dispatched and power was quickly restored for the vast majority of people….

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Countdown to May 24 celebration begins

February 14, 2024

The countdown to this year’s Bermuda Day Parade has begun, with the minister of culture calling on the island to get involved.
Owen Darrell said that there are just 100 days to go before the May 24 ev…

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Police seek help in locating ‘vulnerable’ man

February 14, 2024

Police are calling on the public’s help to locate a 57-year-old man in “a vulnerable state” who went missing this morning.
Lorin Smith, 57, is described as being dark-brown complexioned with short da…

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Island’s newest soldiers put through paces in camp

February 14, 2024

A group of rookie soldiers will take part in lessons on marching, field exercises and safe weapon handling after they took their places in the Royal Bermuda Regiment for the first time this week.
Two …

Terryn Fray blazes century as Bermuda romp to first win in India

February 14, 2024

Terryn Fray became the first overseas player to score a century at Sanjay Farm in India as the national team beat G Force Cricket Academy in the second match of their training camp in India.
The exper…

Start-up Mereo Insurance assessed by AM Best

February 13, 2024

A start-up led by veteran Bermudian insurance executive Brian Duperreault has been assigned a preliminary credit assessment by AM Best.
Mereo Insurance Ltd was assigned a financial strength assessment…

Red rose value in Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2024

Red roses have not only held their own as a key Valentine offer but it appears they have also held their value in an era of rising prices.
A bouquet of a dozen red roses sells for about $170, or under…