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Fairmont handout fully booked already

February 8, 2024

Appointments for a much anticipated further round of giveaways from the Fairmont Southampton hotel have been snapped up by the community in short order, the resort’s website shows.
Members of the publ…

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Anne Marie Elder is named global CUO, Specialty at Axa XL

February 8, 2024

Bermudian-based Axa XL has announced that Anne Marie Elder will take on the newly-created role of global chief underwriting officer, Specialty, effective April 1.
The company said Ms Elder will collab…

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Canopius Re’s outlook is upgraded by AM Best

February 8, 2024

AM Best has improved its outlook for Bermudian-based Canopius Reinsurance Ltd and Canopius US Insurance Inc of Delaware.
The two entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Jersey-based Canopius Group L…

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Naomi MacGuinness shines again in Primary School Cross-Country Championships

February 8, 2024

On a day when siblings came to the fore at the Bermuda School Sports Federation Primary School Cross-Country Championships, Naomi MacGuinness put up a brilliant display to win the girls over-9 title a…

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Dandy Town on search for new coach after Aaron Denkins steps down

February 8, 2024

Dandy Town are on the search for their fourth permanent head coach in as many years after Aaron Denkins reluctantly relinquished the role.
Devarr Boyles, president of Western Stars Sports Club, confir…

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BSSF Middle School Cross Country

February 8, 2024

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Biker injured in multi-vehicle collision

February 8, 2024

A woman motorist is believed to have suffered head injuries in a multi-vehicle collision in Paget tonight.
The victim was riding a motorcycle that was involved in a collision with a number of cars on…

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Positive Image Dental shoot to the top in ball hockey league

February 7, 2024

Positive Image Dental defeated Hamilton Princess 7-4 at Pembroke Community Club on Monday to shoot to the top in the Bermuda Ball Hockey Association league.
It was the eighth win of the season for Po…

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Pro-Palestinian documentary to be screened at BUEI

February 7, 2024

A controversial documentary film that criticises Israel’s treatment of Palestinians is to be screened at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute over the weekend.

Israelism follows two Americ…

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Larry Mussenden named Bermuda’s new Chief Justice

February 7, 2024

Larry Mussenden has been appointed as the island’s new Chief Justice by Rena Lalgie, the Governor.
Mr Justice Mussenden, 60, a former senator as well as Director of Public Prosecutions, officially tak…

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Protesting cabbies denied entry at TCD

February 7, 2024

Cabbies were denied the opportunity to stage a protest in the Transport Control Department’s parking lot this morning, with traffic officers turning them away.
According to the Bermuda Taxi Owners an…

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Taxi drivers stage protest at TCD

February 7, 2024

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Tourism authority discloses payments to US celebrity

February 7, 2024

Records of payments made by taxpayers to an American celebrity who was quietly appointed to the Bermuda Tourism Authority by David Burt, the Premier, have been made public.
The disclosure by the BTA s…

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BEDC celebrating their second expo in Sandys

February 7, 2024

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation is calling their most recent annual Small Business Expo a success.
This event, the second of its kind held in the Somerset Economic Empowerment Zone, promo…

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Moody’s: storms are causing a crisis of affordability

February 7, 2024

Bermuda could see a more active hurricane season, fuelled by warmer ocean temperatures, journalists learnt at an online briefing by ratings agency Moody’s.
In the central Atlantic, the sea surface tem…

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Findlay insists World Cup an opportunity not to be missed

February 7, 2024

Bermuda football coach Michael Findlay has challenged his squad to seize the opportunity of taking a major step towards qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
In the draw for the second stage of the Co…

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Look on the bright side of life

February 7, 2024

We are where we are and no magic can alter that reality. A recent poll suggesting 72 per cent of the population is considering or has considered leaving the island speaks avidly to our times — the sta…

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Unwavering commitment

February 7, 2024

The Progressive Labour Party has been unwavering in its commitment to support the workers of Bermuda. This government has worked tirelessly to improve workers’ rights and protections. Much has been ac…

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Forecast produces sad but realistic state of affairs

February 7, 2024

Another weekend blown out! What is it with weekends?
It is almost as if Nature conspires to keep weekend anglers home for much of the year.
As any tournament organiser will tell you, the most diffic…

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Town steal points in 16th minute of added time

February 6, 2024

Dandy Town 2 Hamilton Parish 1

Substitute Khari Sharrieff-Hayward was the talk of the Town after he scored two second-half goals to lead the Hornets to victory in the Premier Division at Goose Go…

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RiverStone completes deal for Irish insurer

February 6, 2024

RiverStone International has completed the acquisition of Catalina Insurance Ireland, an insurance company regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
The acquiring company is an industry-leading acquir…

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Howden’s revenue boost fuelled by growing reach

February 6, 2024

Howden Group Holdings, the global insurance intermediary group with an office in Bermuda, has reported a 33 per cent increase in revenue in fiscal year 2023 to £2,443 million (approximately $3,068 mil…

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Mussenden named Bermuda’s new Chief Justice

February 6, 2024

The island’s new Chief Justice, Larry Mussenden, has been appointed to the role by Rena Lalgie, the Governor.
Mr Justice Mussenden, 60, a former senator as well as Director of Public Prosecutions, off…

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Howden appoints group COO

February 6, 2024

Howden, the global insurance group, has appointed David Shalders as group chief operating officer.
Mr Shalders will join as an executive member of the Howden group board as well as joining the global …

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Hannah Charnaud promoted at Fidelis MGU

February 6, 2024

Hannah Charnaud has been promoted to the post of deputy head of Marine at Fidelis MGU, the privately owned Bermudian-based managing general underwriter.
Ms Charnaud, who joined Fidelis in 2018, most r…

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Marauding Village unleash the power of seven

February 6, 2024

X-Roads 0 North Village 7

North Village hammered X-Roads at Lord’s to record their biggest win in the Premier Division this season and remain within a point of leaders PHC in the race for the ch…

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Vasco coach Leo Burgess thrilled to be in promotion hunt

February 6, 2024

Vasco player-coach Leo Burgess is delighted to see his team in contention for the remaining promotion spot.
Burgess’s side are fifth in the standings on goal difference, only two points adrift of the …

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Nia Christopher seals return to Eagle FC

February 6, 2024

Nia Christopher will remain an Eagle FC player for the upcoming campaign.
The Bermuda forward enjoyed a stellar campaign with the Pennsylvania-based club in the USL W League last season, scoring 11 go…

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Ageing vessel steady in its service to Bermuda

February 6, 2024

Trusty but ageing Bermuda Islander makes weekly runs to New Jersey continuing to supply necessities, luxuries and everything in between.
“The vessel is extremely reliable, and despite terrible weathe…

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Dash at Dark

February 6, 2024

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Bermuda’s Carifta Games squad starting to take shape

February 5, 2024

Freddie Evans is confident that Bermuda’s athletes will again shine at the upcoming Carifta Games as the squad continues to take shape.
As things stand a total of nine athletes; Jaeda Grant, Elise Dic…

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Judge: child porn blackmail rulings must reflect revulsion

February 5, 2024

A judge suggested that sentences for people who commit sex offences against children are “simply not robust enough”.
Cahlii Smith, 30, was jailed for 11 years last week after blackmailing two teenage …

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Bermudian featured in book by Chicken Soup author

February 5, 2024

A Bermudian woman has signed a book deal with motivational speaker Jack Canfield, the author of the acclaimed book series Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Stacey Pitcher, 36, wrote a chapter for Success Re…

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PHC leave it late before dispatching Social Club

February 4, 2024

PHC Zebras 5 Young Men’s Social Club 1

Substitutes Jenico Sealey and Jayden Ebbin scored three late goals between them as Premier Division leaders PHC Zebras were forced to fight by Young Men’s S…

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Devonshire Colts clinch First Division title in style

February 4, 2024

Devonshire Colts put Somerset Eagles to the sword as they clinched the First Division title in dominant fashion with four games to spare at White Hill Field on Sunday.
Colts prevailed 5-1 with Sekai T…

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Sony Group captive gets high marks from AM Best

February 4, 2024

The Bermudian-based captive insurer of the Japanese conglomerate, Sony Group Corporation, continues to receive top ratings from AM Best.
The agency affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excelle…

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Bermuda players among the goals overseas

February 4, 2024

A host of Bermuda players were among the goals for their respective clubs overseas this weekend.
Among them was Keziah Martin, who grabbed his third goal of the campaign to help Boston United claim al…

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All aboard: free transport for school visits to gallery

February 4, 2024

Schools planning excursions to the Bermuda National Gallery will be able to transport pupils to the gallery for free over the next two months.
The Hamilton Princess Hotel has loaned a minibus to the g…

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Chayce Smith and Stepanka Sprincova triumph in BUT 5K

February 4, 2024

Chayce Smith and Stepanka Sprincova came out triumphant in the Bermuda Union of Teachers 5K Run/Walk on Sunday.
Competing among a field of 101 runners on a challenging course, which started and finish…

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Kaden Hopkins wins most combative rider award

February 4, 2024

Kaden Hopkins continued his fine start to the season when sharing the most combative rider award in the second stage of the 2024 Essor Basque.
The award, which is given to the rider who has shown most…

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Monument Re subsidiary closes long-term life deal

February 4, 2024

Bermudian-based Monument Re’s Luxembourg subsidiary Monument Assurance Luxembourg SA has completed the transfer of the closed book portfolio of long term life insurance business from Integrale Luxembo…

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Mirrors webinar series to help parents find college funds

February 4, 2024

A government youth programme will host a webinar series to show guardians of children preparing for college how they can secure funding for higher education.
Finding Funds for College, hosted by the M…

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Be firm with client and friend who’s behind on bill

February 4, 2024

Dave,
My husband and I have run our own small business for nearly ten years. Our largest client, who is also a friend, is almost three months behind on the bill. He has always been good in the past ab…

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BermudAir working on special charter for Carifta Games

February 4, 2024

BermudAir is in the final stages of arranging a charter flight to Grenada for the 2024 Carifta Games.
The airline is working with the Bermuda National Athletic Association on the charter for athletes …

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Man involved in collision fined $1,000

February 4, 2024

A motorist who struck a car in Southampton was fined $1,000 in Magistrates’ Court last week.
Norman Gardener, 25, admitted driving his car without due care and attention when he appeared in court.
T…

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Centennial appoints seasoned finance professional to board

February 4, 2024

Centennial Bermuda Foundation has appointed Michelle Smith as a board director.
Ms Smith has business and finance experience spanning 30 years in the reinsurance industry. She was recognised as one o…

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Dandy Town steal points with winner in sixteenth minute of added time

February 4, 2024

Dandy Town 2 Hamilton Parish 1

Substitue Khari Sharrieff-Hayward was the talk of the Town after he scored two second-half goals to lead the Hornets to victory in the Premier Division at Goose Gos…

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‘I’m very upset that it didn’t go my way’

February 3, 2024

Boxer Adrian Roach has been eliminated from the Brampton Cup after suffering a narrow defeat in the semi-final.
Fighting in the male elite 71kg division, Roach lost his bout, which took place over th…

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West hold off East’s ferocious comeback to win senior netball all-star match

February 3, 2024

Senior School: West 24 East 22

The closest game of the Bermuda School Sports Federation’s all-star netball matches came when the West’s senior team held off a furious fourth-quarter comeback from…

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Kaden Hopkins performs well in first stage of new season

February 3, 2024

Kaden Hopkins began his year as a team leader with Vendée U in decent style as the European cycling season got under way today.
The Bermudian rider was competing in the first stage of the 2024 Essor B…

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