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Valaris adds $1bn in contracts

January 14, 2024

Valaris Ltd, the Bermudian-based offshore drilling services company, has new contracts and contract extensions, with associated contract backlog of approximately $1.14 billion.
Contract backlog exclud…

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Dennis Mbelenzi and Rose-Anna Hoey victorious in marathon

January 14, 2024

Former resident Dennis Mbelenzi has saluted Bermudians for showing him love on his return to the island as he successfully defended his PwC Bermuda Marathon title after easing to victory in difficult …

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Axis Capital promotes two

January 14, 2024

Bermudian-based Axis Capital Holdings Ltd has promoted Conrad Brooks to chief administrative and legal officer and G Christina Gray-Trefry to the post of general counsel.
In Mr Brooks’s expanded role,…

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Experiencing disappointment can teach lifelong lessons

January 14, 2024

Dear Dave,
My wife and I have started teaching our 5-year-old son about money. Do you feel we should step in and fix things when he makes mistakes, or let him experience the consequences of his action…

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Man smashes jewellery store display box with hammer

January 14, 2024

A man entered a Hamilton jewellery store and smashed a display case with a hammer yesterday afternoon.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said: “Around 1:12pm on Saturday, January 13, police…

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PHC go top of Premier Division after thrashing Dandy Town

January 13, 2024

PHC 4 Dandy Town 0

PHC assumed first place in the Premier Division with a victory over mid-table Dandy Town on Saturday night.
The Zebras feasted at home on a Hornets outfit still struggling to i…

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Sonnenberg in charge at Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship

January 13, 2024

Clark Sonnenberg produced another solid display to distance himself from the rest of the field in the penultimate round of the Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship at Port Royal Golf Course today.
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Ceremony held to mark promotion of two police officers

January 13, 2024

A ceremony was held to mark the promotions of two police officers this week.
Darren Glasford was promoted from Inspector to Chief Inspector, while Dean Martin was promoted from Sergeant to Detective …

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Candy stripers recognised for service

January 13, 2024

The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda recognised 75 candy stripers for their commitment and service to the organisation last weekend.
This year’s Candy Striper Awards ceremony, the first to take place s…

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‘I just wanted to disappear,’ says porn blackmail victim

January 13, 2024

Prosecutors have called for a man convicted of blackmailing two children to produce child pornography to be jailed for 12 years.
Cahlii Smith, from St George’s, was found guilty last year of a string …

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Partnership aims to support medical business solutions

January 13, 2024

A partnership has been formed in an effort to support business solutions that help in the management of chronic conditions while addressing the needs of the ageing population.
The Bermuda Health Counc…

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Police name teenager killed in multi-vehicle collision

January 13, 2024

Police have identified the 17-year-old who was killed in a multi-vehicle collision on Sunday morning as Jeremiah Phillips.
Mr Phillips died after the incident, which took place at about 3.30am on Verd…

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Some residents without power

January 13, 2024

More than 300 Belco customers are without power owing to outages.
According to Belco’s website, there are 307 customers without power in Pembroke, Devonshire and Sandys.
The outage list says that ear…

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Attempted burglary at West End FoodHub overnight

January 13, 2024

A food chain’s West End location was burgled this morning, the owner of the franchise said today.
According to Marico Thomas, the Somerset location of his FoodHub chain was targeted by three individua…

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Ag Show set to take place in third week of April

January 13, 2024

The Department of Parks has confirmed that the 81st Agricultural Exhibition is to go ahead in April.
The popular event, also known as the Ag Show, is due to take place at the Botanical Gardens from A…

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Young talent shine in front of thrilled onlookers

January 13, 2024

Bermuda’s up-and-coming runners put in some dominant displays in the Primary, Middle and Senior School Butterfield Mile races last night.
Warwick Academy’s Jack Smith obliterated his opponents to win …

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Local hero Dage Minors wins Butterfield Mile for third time

January 12, 2024

Bermuda’s Dage Minors blitzed the field to retain his Butterfield Invitational Mile crown on Front Street tonight.
The 28-year-old showed patience among the lead group of five runners before breaking …

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Leilanni Nesbeth off to Chicago after going tenth in NWSL draft

January 12, 2024

Leilanni Nesbeth is on her way to Chicago after being named the tenth pick in the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League Draft.
The Bermudian midfielder, who won her second NCAA Championship Trophy with …

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Oliver Betschart seven behind after first round of Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship

January 12, 2024

Nicholas Lyman earned a share of the lead in the opening round of the Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship at Port Royal Golf Course on Friday.
The 17-year-old Arizona resident carded a one-under 7…

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Tigers’ unbeaten run under threat from Phoenix Heat

January 12, 2024

An exciting match takes place in the Bermuda Netball Association Senior League on Saturday when the undefeated Lindo’s Tigers clash with defending champions Phoenix Heat at Bernard Park.
Tigers have h…

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‘I made the decision that we were investigating a murder’

January 12, 2024

For Detective Inspector Jason Smith, it was the first time he had investigated a murder where there was no body; indeed, the trial was a first for the island.
Mr Smith, though, never had any doubts — …

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Sea of Blue Day raises road-safety awareness

January 12, 2024

Pain Into Purpose Bermuda is encouraging the wearing of blue on Friday to raise awareness of road safety and remember those affected by collisions and crashes.
Sea of Blue Day is run in association …

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Man fined for threatening former manager by WhatsApp

January 12, 2024

A man threatened to injure his former manager days after losing his job, Magistrates’ Court heard.
Morris Botelho, 57, admitted threatening Carlos Delgardo through a WhatsApp message when he appeared…

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Devonshire Cougars miss chance to go top after defeat at Somerset

January 12, 2024

Somerset Trojans 1 Devonshire Cougars 0

Jaz Ratteray-Smith struck a penalty 15 minutes from time to prevent Devonshire Cougars from returning to the top of the Premier Division at Somerset Cricke…

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Oliver Betschart takes on top international juniors at home course

January 11, 2024

Oliver Betschart hopes to capitalise on local knowledge in his quest for glory at the Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship at Port Royal Golf Course.
The 54-hole American Junior Golf Association to…

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Financial literacy course back for another season

January 11, 2024

The CFA Society of Bermuda kicks off its financial literary series next week, for the sixth year in a row.
The course, which offers an introduction to setting financial goals and managing personal fin…

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Free online course to cover reinsurance industry

January 11, 2024

A free online course providing foundational knowledge of the global reinsurance industry in Bermuda is due to begin next week.
The Special Topics in Insurance programme is being offered by the Associ…

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Worrell found guilty of murder

January 11, 2024

A Supreme Court jury has found a lawyer guilty of murdering the mother of his child.
It was a majority decision after the jury deliberated into the night.
Kamal Worrell has denied allegations of kill…

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Insurance results better than expected for 2023

January 11, 2024

Global reinsurance results were better than expected last year, after significant losses in 2022, according to a new report from AM Best.
Early in 2023, the ratings agency projected an increase in tra…

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Somerset Re appoints Manisha Dias

January 11, 2024

Bermudian-based Somerset Reinsurance Ltd, a provider of reinsurance solutions to the US life insurance and annuity market, has appointed Manisha Dias as head of New Business Development.
Ms Dias will …

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Applications open for Biltir summer interns

January 11, 2024

A summer internship programme offered by the Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers organisation is open for applications.
Biltir encouraged young Bermudians interested in a career in…

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Compre acquires pair of portfolios

January 11, 2024

Compre, the Bermudian-domiciled international legacy group, has acquired two portfolios of European casualty and motor liabilities from separate undisclosed international insurance groups.
The company…

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Dan Trueman joins CFC Underwriting

January 11, 2024

Dan Trueman has left his role as global head of cyber at Axis Insurance to join CFC Underwriting as chief underwriting officer.
The company said current CUO Andy Holmes would be assuming the role of c…

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Flagler College pays tribute to Marco Warren

January 10, 2024

The legacy of Marco Warren has been honoured during a heart-warming memorial ceremony at Flagler College.
Warren’s family, former team-mates, coaches and school staff gathered for the occasion in Flor…

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Paul Doughty (1954-2024): pilot, artist and mentor

January 10, 2024

An artist and leading figure in youth sailing in Bermuda was a natural teacher who coached sailing for decades, including some of the island’s top sailors.
Paul Doughty was at home on the water as he …

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Centennial Bermuda honours Dennis Tucker

January 9, 2024

A philanthropic organisation has praised the “extraordinary dedication and significant contributions“ of a board member who has retired.
The Centennial Bermuda Foundation said that Dennis Tucker had b…

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Pembroke resident: flooding complaints unaddressed

January 9, 2024

A Pembroke homeowner has said that the Government has failed to act to address flooding on his property for more than 20 years.
Ray Anthony Woodley said that he reached out to the Government as early …

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Humpback’s trademark pattern linked to Ireland sighting

January 9, 2024

Humpback whale researcher Andrew Stevenson has celebrated another first after one of the gentle giants photographed in Bermuda waters got confirmed as the same whale sighted off the coast of Ireland.
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Government teams up with Ignite to boost blue economy

January 9, 2024

The Government has teamed up with an entrepreneurial development programme with the aim of boosting the blue economy.
The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme is working with Ignite Bermuda on the pilot…

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Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia to benefit from Butterfield & Vallis 5K

January 9, 2024

Runners in this year’s Butterfield & Vallis 5K will be raising funds for Action Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
The event takes place on Sunday, January 21 with races starting at 8.30am with a 1K race f…

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Colombian city of Barranquilla removed as host of 2027 Pan Am Games

January 9, 2024

The Pan American Sports Organisation has revoked the selection of the city of Barranquilla in Colombia as the host of 2027 Games over a failure to provide promised sponsorship.
The agreed sponsorship …

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Bermuda returns to the World Economic Forum

January 9, 2024

A Bermuda delegation typically attends the global forum scheduled this year for next week in Davos, Switzerland – the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, January 15-19.
It is estimated th…

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Local contingent among stellar field in Bermuda Junior Championship

January 8, 2024

Oliver Betschart is one of five local players who will be teeing off in the second Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship.
The three-day tournament, in partnership with the American Junior Golf Assoc…

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Devonshire Colts stretch lead at top of First Division

January 8, 2024

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Runaway leaders Devonshire Colts stretched their advantage at the top of the First Division after beating fellow promotion hopefuls Robin Hood in a tight affair at…

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Kenni Thompson seals move to Bournemouth

January 8, 2024

Kenni Thompson has completed a move to AFC Bournemouth after leaving Spanish side Eibar.
The Bermuda winger, who came through the youth ranks at Espanyol and Barcelona, heads back to England after pre…

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BermudAir flight showcases authentic island culture

January 8, 2024

What really stood out about my flight with BermudAir was the friendliness of the cabin crew, the locally sourced food and truly Bermudian feel of the entire experience.
I took the business-class fligh…

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Car overboard on North Shore Road in Smith’s

January 8, 2024

A traffic incident in Smith’s yesterday afternoon left a car damaged and partially submerged, but caused no serious injuries, according to police.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said that …

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Axis appoints Mike Cueman

January 8, 2024

Bermudian-based Axis Capital Holdings Ltd has appointed Mike Cueman as Head of Construction – US.
In this newly created role, Axis said, Mr Cueman will lead the company’s entry into the domestic US co…

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Injuries take toll as X-Roads and Paget battle to draw

January 8, 2024

X-Roads Warriors 1 Paget Lions 1

X-Roads Warriors and Paget Lions shared the spoils after battling to a stalemate in a lively Premier Division encounter at Lord’s, in St David’s.
Charles Whited g…

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Jahzardae Samuels scores late winner for Hornets

January 8, 2024

Young Men’s Social Club 2 Dandy Town 3

Jahzardae Samuels scored twice, including a late winner, as Dandy Town pushed clear of the relegation zone at Police Field.
Social Club started brighter, ke…

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