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A health charity has appealed for the community’s aid in restoring its transportation after a collision “totalled” the Bermuda Heart Foundation’s only vehicle.
Sionna Barton, who coaches the island’s …

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‘Fearless’ Sean Field-Lament retires after 38 years with police

September 6, 2023

A long-serving police officer has been hailed for a career that smashed several illegal drug rings and left the island safer.
Superintendent Sean Field-Lament was commended by police commissioner Darr…

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Tropical Storm Lee expected to become third major hurricane of season

September 6, 2023

Meteorologists are monitoring a Tropical Storm far to the island’s south, which is expected to become the third major hurricane of the season.
As of yesterday afternoon the system, Tropical Storm Lee,…

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Solo circumnavigator and friend of Bermuda

September 6, 2023

Before August 1990, no Black person had attempted circumnavigating the globe via the southern capes.
Bill Pinkney, from Chicago, was audacious enough to dream it and execute that dream.
His successful…

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BermudAir to bolster airlift as other carriers begin cutback

September 6, 2023

The recently launched BermudAir will bolster airlift to and from the island next month as some carriers cut back service.
The October flight schedule, recently released by Skyport, includes six weekly…

Scott Barnes extends Rock Islands title haul with two victories

September 5, 2023

Bermuda karting driver Scott Barnes added to his Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix title haul in Illinois, United States, last weekend.
The 38-year-old, who was already a seven-times winner heading into e…

Bank shares fall 81 cents on NYSE

September 5, 2023

The RG/BSX Index remained idle at 2,161.56 Tuesday with no trades on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Meanwhile, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited fell 81 cents (2.7 per cent) to close at $28….

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Adult and two children taken to hospital after two car crash

September 5, 2023

Three people, including two children, have been taken to the hospital after a two vehicle collision in Smith’s this afternoon, police said.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said that two ca…

Enstar providing AIG protection for Validus Re loss reserves

September 5, 2023

Bermuda’s Enstar Group has agreed to provide protection for American International Group against possible adverse developments related to Validus Re’s loss reserves to which it is still exposed.
Earl…

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Police congratulate retiring veteran officer

September 5, 2023

A long-serving police officer has been hailed for a career that smashed several illegal narcotics rings and left the island safer.
Superintendent Sean Field-Lament was commended by Police Commissioner…

Paul Simons named the next CEO of Convex Bermuda

September 5, 2023

Bermudian Paul Simons has been named as the next Convex Group Limited Bermuda chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2024.
Convex, the international specialty insurer and reinsurer, has also na…

Perinchief now preventative maintenance manager at the Princess

September 5, 2023

Collington Perinchief has been promoted to preventative maintenance manager at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club.
He has been with the company for 11 years.
Mr Perinchief began his career at the…

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Island genetic firm sponsors music awards

September 5, 2023

A local genetic research company helped to sponsor the Caribbean Music Awards in New York last week.
Carika Weldon, chief executive of CariGenetics, the company’s chief marketing officer Jodi Covingt…

Mosaic breaks $250 million with syndicated capital programme

September 5, 2023

Mosaic insurance has underwritten about a quarter of a billion dollars in gross written premiums through its syndicated capital programme.
The programme was established in early 2022. It has attracted…

Abir to hold 30th anniversary lunch with talk by Premier

September 5, 2023

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers is holding a lunch forum to mark its 30th anniversary.
It will be held on September 26 at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, with proceeds supportin…

Joachim Bale is appointed to Paratus Energy Services board

September 5, 2023

Paratus Energy Services has announced the appointment of Joachim Bale to its board.
The Hamilton, Bermuda-based company said the appointment was effective August 30.
Bale graduated from the Universit…

New water park opens in the West End

September 5, 2023

A new water park in the west is splashing out for Bermuda’s adults and visiting tourists.
The owners believe that it won’t just be children eager to test their excitement on water slides, including on…

AM Best affirms ratings of Rembrandt captive re/insurer

September 5, 2023

AM Best has affirmed the credit ratings of Bermuda captive, Rembrandt Insurance Company, owned by Swiss-headquartered Vitol Holding, a group engaged in the trading of energy-related products.
The agen…

Moody’s estimates up to $5bn in Idalia losses

September 5, 2023

Moody’s RMS estimates total private market insured losses from Hurricane Idalia of between $3 billion and $5 billion, with a best estimate of $3.5 billion.
The estimates represent insured losses assoc…

European Commission approves RenRe’s $3bn deal with AIG

September 5, 2023

The European Commission has approved RenaissanceRe’s acquisition of sole control of the treaty reinsurance business of American International Group.
The parties announced in May that they had entered …

Markel Bermuda joins Vesttoo bankruptcy committee

September 5, 2023

Markel Bermuda has joined a committee of creditors in the bankruptcy of Vesttoo.
The Tel Aviv-based insurtech is in Chapter 11 in Delaware, while a related entity in Bermuda is in liquidation, after i…

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Island testing for appearance of new Covid-19 strain

September 5, 2023

Health officials have confirmed they are preparing Covid-19 samples to test for newly emerged variants of the virus as Britain took its own precautions against new strains.
Britain’s autumn vaccinatio…

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Bermuda’s retired Clerk to Legislature saluted for service

September 5, 2023

Bermuda’s retired Clerk to the Legislature, Shernette Wolffe, has been honoured by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association after 20 years of distinguished service — during which Bermuda’s Parliamen…

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Local musician writes song to celebrate Somerset’s Cup Match legacy

September 5, 2023

A local musician has focused on something close to home for her latest song — Somerset Cricket Club.

Hat Trick, written and performed by Janita Burke, will pay tribute to the club’s rich history w…

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Warwick Academy 2023 graduates celebrate exam results

September 5, 2023

Warwick Academy has unveiled its 2023 exam results — with 100 per cent of its graduates were successful in their first choice of universities.
Dave Horan, school principal, congratulated pupils on the…

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Charity urges students with asthma to be ready for start of school

September 5, 2023

Parents of children with asthma are being reminded to be prepared for the start of the school year.
A spokeswoman for asthma charity Open Airways said that a spike in the number of asthma attacks and …

Dandy Town fight back to beat St George’s

September 4, 2023

St George’s 1 Dandy Town 2

Dandy Town came from a goal down to beat St George’s in a Dudley Eve group C match at Bernard Park yesterday.
Ryan King put St George’s ahead in the 34th minute but To…

Super-sub Samuel McKittrick snatches all three points for Parish

September 4, 2023

Hamilton Parish 1 Devonshire Cougars 0

Samuel McKittrick made a telling contribution from the bench to help Hamilton Parish snatch a last-gasp victory over ten-man Devonshire Cougars in their Dud…

Financials 101 course for small and medium-sized businesses

September 4, 2023

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation and Abacus will host an eight-week course called Financials 101 to help small and medium-sized business owners get better at handling their finances.
Lenn…

Cayman Islands licenses eight new Q2 captives

September 4, 2023

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has reported that recent figures for insurance licences demonstrate the continued strength of the jurisdiction’s insurance industry.
The statement comes after the…

Dominique Mayho wins Swans Labour Day 5k

September 4, 2023

Dominique Mayho showed he is just as talented without his wheels when winning the Swans Labour Day 5k on Sunday.
A six-times winner of the island’s most prestigious cycling race, the Sinclair Packwood…

Compre completes takeover of Irish medmal insurer

September 4, 2023

Compre, the Bermuda headquartered international legacy group, has completed its acquisition of the Irish subsidiary of Covéa, Medical Insurance Company DAC, which provided insurance policies covering …

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Households without power after Idalia down to 60

September 4, 2023

Just 60 households remained without power today, according to Belco.
At its peak on Saturday, Storm Idalia knocked out power to more than 4,000 homes with that number reduced to 3,100 by noon.
Yesterd…

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Minister’s Labour Day message

September 4, 2023

Greetings Bermuda.
As we gather today in recognition of Labour Day – a day dedicated to honouring the hardworking men and women of our country – I am filled with pride and optimism for the future that…

Karen Clark: Idalia insured loss estimate $2.2 billion

September 4, 2023

The flash estimates from Karen Clark & Company are that the privately
insured loss from Hurricane Idalia will be close to $2.2 billion, with less than $5 million in wind damage in the Caribbean…

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OBA leader’s Labour Day message

September 4, 2023

Irrespective of occupation, just about every employee on the island enjoys some sort of benefit on the job, whether it be sick pay, maternity leave or vacation days; they were all conceptualised and f…

Charity Cup

September 3, 2023

Charity Cup (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Police appeal for help in finding missing 14-year-old

September 3, 2023

Police are appealing for help to find missing teenager Kassidy Rogers-Gibbons.
The 14-year-old cs described as being 5ft 4in tall, weighing about 120lb, slim build, dark complexioned, with black eyes …

North Village beat PHC to lift Charity Cup

September 3, 2023

North Village 2 PHC 0 (D Wainwright 55, T Ming 70)
North Village clinched the first silverware of the new season after overcoming PHC 2-0 to lift the Charity Cup at Devonshire Rec tonight.
A super…

Tyler Smith and Erica Hawley perform well in Mexico

September 3, 2023

Tyler Smith and Erica Hawley produced creditable performances at the Americas Triathlon Championships in Veracruz, Mexico.
Smith finished ninth after completing the Olympic distance course in 1hr 46mi…

Bermuda finish eighth at Masters Ball Hockey World Championships

September 3, 2023

Bermuda finished eight at the Masters World Ball Hockey Championships in the United States on Sunday.
The team suffered an 8-2 loss to Portugal in a seventh-place play-off to finish eighth of the ten …

Bermuda youngsters shine in Caribbean beach volleyball tournament

September 3, 2023

Bermuda’s under-21 beach volleyball players picked up some valuable lessons at the inaugural Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association’s Zonal Championship.
The men’s team went down 2-0 to Dominica in …

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Households without power after Idalia down to 540

September 3, 2023

Just over 500 households remained without power this afternoon, according to Belco.
At its peak yesterday Storm Idalia knocked out power to more than 4,000 homes with that number reduced to 3,100 by n…

Cricket rained off again but football fans in clover

September 3, 2023

The impact of Tropical Storm Idalia is still impacting the sport will all domestic cricket cancelled for the second day running.
A full set of fixtures was due to take place in the Athene T20 Premier …

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Ferry services resume

September 3, 2023

Ferry services have today resumed after being cancelled due to Storm Idalia.
A spokeswoman said: “This morning, Sunday, September 3, the Department of Marine and Ports Services has advised that the fe…

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Widespread outages and transport disruption but worst of Idalia has gone

September 3, 2023

Storm Idalia knocked out power to thousands of homes today while a string of flights to the island have been cancelled.
Its closest point to the island has now passed, according the Bermuda Weather Se…

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Tropical Storm Idalia

September 2, 2023

Tropical Storm Idalia (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

Eastern Counties final called off

September 2, 2023

The Eastern Counties Cup final has become the first sporting casualty of the 2023 hurricane season.
Strong overnight winds from post-Tropical Storm Idalia left the grounds at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club…

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Derrick Burgess gives ‘Ottie’ Simmons tribute at union banquet

September 2, 2023

The late trade union stalwart Ottiwell Simmons spent his life facing down a concerted plan to destabilise Black leadership in Bermuda and block workers’ right, Derrick Burgess, the Deputy Speaker of t…

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Maiden BermudAir flight from island takes off for Boston

September 2, 2023

BermudAir received a fond farewell from the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service yesterday morning as the airline set out from the LF Wade International Airport on its maiden flight.
Fire trucks sprayed th…