Essent 2022 earnings top $800 million
Essent Group Ltd, the mortgage re/insurer based in Bermuda, has reported net income for the fourth quarter and full year 2022 of $147.4 million (2021: $181 million) and $831.4 million (2021: $681.8 mi…
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Liberty Mutual builds a global cyber office
Dan Frusciano has been appointed to the post of North America head of cyber underwriting at Liberty Mutual Insurance, responsible for overseeing cyber underwriting strategy for the United States, Cana…
New online directory launches in Bermuda
A new online directory for Bermuda small businesses has launched to connect companies and customers.
Kimwana Eve founded Lookie Lookie last year to encourage residents to find businesses, connect with…
Kimwana Eve founded Lookie Lookie last year to encourage residents to find businesses, connect with…
Partial road closure at Point Finger Road
The intersection of Point Finger Road and South Shore Road will be partially closed on Sunday.
The Ministry of Public Works said the closure will allow trenching work to take place to enable the Corp…
The Ministry of Public Works said the closure will allow trenching work to take place to enable the Corp…
St George’s and Docksiders battle to exciting stalemate
St George’s and Docksiders produced the season’s first draw during Bermuda Netball Association Senior League action at Bermuda College on Wednesday night.
The exciting encounter saw two lead changes, …
The exciting encounter saw two lead changes, …
Bermuda makes ‘most beautiful places in the world’ list
Bermuda’s unique sights earned the island a place among 50 must-see “beautiful places around the world” on the travel page of the MSN site online.
“Pastel buildings”, golf courses and “pink-sand beach…
“Pastel buildings”, golf courses and “pink-sand beach…
Savvy to be wound up over unpaid $800,000 debt
An order was made yesterday to wind up a company that was loaned $800,000 by the Government for a recording studio.
Chief Justice Narinder Hargun also ruled that the Official Receiver would be appoint…
Chief Justice Narinder Hargun also ruled that the Official Receiver would be appoint…
Workplace bullying victims need not suffer in silence
Anyone bullied or sexually harassed in the workplace can take their case to the Human Rights Commission or the Labour Relations Section, a government styatement said yesterday.
Workplace violence and …
Workplace violence and …
Businessman hopes to reincarnate Warwick hotel plan
Bermudian entrepreneur Nelson Hunt hopes to resurrect plans for a ten-story staff housing complex in Warwick as a hybrid residential and tourism project.
Mr Hunt said the proposal would create a lower…
Mr Hunt said the proposal would create a lower…
Michael Butt (1942-2023): Champion of Bermuda insurance sector
Michael Butt, a key figure in shaping Bermuda’s global name in insurance and reinsurance, has been recalled as a perfectly timed forecaster of climate change and the role of catastrophe insurance in t…
Rodney Smith has day named after him in Reno, Nevada
A Bermudian man whose lawnmower has cut a swath across all 50 US states in aid of charity has had a special day named in his honour by officials in Nevada.
February 8 was dubbed Rodney Smith Jr Day i…
February 8 was dubbed Rodney Smith Jr Day i…
Tyler Christopher relishing first professional headline bout
Tyler Christopher is relishing his first professional bout as a headliner when he returns to the ring in Birmingham, England, next month.
The 26-year-old Bermudian, who has not fought since last Sept…
The 26-year-old Bermudian, who has not fought since last Sept…
About property and Bermuda real estate
There is rising concern about the affordability of the Bermuda dream of home ownership.
There is some evidence of shortages explored in the next RG Business edition of the Navigate Series — a podcast …
There is some evidence of shortages explored in the next RG Business edition of the Navigate Series — a podcast …
Brookfield Re posts $492m profits
Brookfield Reinsurance, the island-domiciled organisation buying Bermudian-based Argo Group in a $1.1 billion transaction, has recorded net income of $140 million (2021: $43 million loss) and $492 mil…
Everest Re posts fiscal 2022 net income of $597m
A strong fourth quarter driven by continued underwriting margin improvement has propelled Bermudian-based Everest Re Group to net income of $597 million for fiscal year 2022.
But that was some way shy…
But that was some way shy…
National Trust plant and bake sale takes place on Saturday
Gardeners who want to get a jump on spring planting and anyone with a sweet tooth should head to the Bermuda National Trust’s plant and bake sale on Saturday.
The event will go ahead between 8.30am a…
The event will go ahead between 8.30am a…
Businessman gives up on St George’s restaurant
A businessman has blasted the Department of Planning as he called quits this evening on a restaurant planned for a heritage building at the Pub on the Square in St George’s.
Marico Thomas issued a bro…
Marico Thomas issued a bro…
Bank stock down 1.45 per cent
The RG/BSX Index remained unchanged at 2,339.21 after no trading on the main board of the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Meanwhile, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited lost ground for the day, fal…
Meanwhile, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited lost ground for the day, fal…
Sidecar capital raising to fund Athene growth
Bermudian-based Athene Holding Ltd, the financial services company, has announced a first close for Apollo / Athene Dedicated Investment Program II with approximately $2 billion in capital commitments…
Flow Traders posts year end profits
A Dutch fintech firm that recently set up a Bermuda holding company has reported normalised net profit of €150.2 million for fiscal year 2022 (2021: €130.9 million).
Flow Traders is a global financial…
Flow Traders is a global financial…
Nicole Mitchell joins the board at Xceedance
Bermudian Nicole Mitchell has joined the board of directors of Xceedance, the Bermudian-domiciled global provider of digital transformation solutions, technology, and analytical services to the insura…
Brookfield Re posts $492 million profits
Brookfield Reinsurance, the island-domiciled organisation buying Bermudian-based Argo Group in a $1.1 billion transaction, has recorded net income of $140 million (2021: $43 million loss) and $492 mil…
Crude oil tanker swings back to profit
DHT Holdings Inc, the Bermudian-based crude oil tanker company, has reported net income of $62 million for fiscal 2022 largely owing to a strong fourth quarter.
That compares to a net loss of $11.5 mi…
That compares to a net loss of $11.5 mi…
Man ‘ready to hop off this bus’ after $750 fine for cocaine
A Warwick man was fined $750 for being in possession of cocaine.
Ricardo Santos, 32, admitted possessing of 0.61 grams of cocaine after he was caught with the drug at Hamilton Police Station.
In Jun…
Ricardo Santos, 32, admitted possessing of 0.61 grams of cocaine after he was caught with the drug at Hamilton Police Station.
In Jun…
Khano Smith focused on coaching journey rather than destination
Khano Smith continues to make steady strides towards his ambition of becoming a head coach after holding a number of interviews with leading teams.
The former Dandy Town, Bermuda national team and New…
The former Dandy Town, Bermuda national team and New…
Everest Re posts fiscal 2022 net income of $597 million
A strong fourth quarter driven by continued underwriting margin improvement has propelled Bermudian-based Everest Re Group to net income of $597 million for fiscal year 2022.
But that was some way shy…
But that was some way shy…
Reggie Lambe reveals departure of manager behind move to Sudbury
Reggie Lambe has shed light on his recent move from Stowmarket Town to the club’s Isthmian League North Division rivals AFC Sudbury.
Bermuda’s most capped player has cited the departure of Stowmarket …
Bermuda’s most capped player has cited the departure of Stowmarket …
Ernest Peets named chairman of Adult Education School
The Adult Education School in Hamilton is to undergo a reshaping with Ernest Peets as the new chairman of its board, the school announced today.
Dr Peets, the former Government Senate Leader and Minis…
Dr Peets, the former Government Senate Leader and Minis…
Olympian Peter Bromby clears first hurdle at Bermuda Open
Peter Bromby made the perfect start with victory over rival Stewart Greenslade in the first round of the Bermuda Open singles event at Sandys Boat Club on Monday night.
The former Bermuda Olympic sail…
The former Bermuda Olympic sail…
Harry Kane and Tetê forwards to consider at opposite ends of league
Tottenham striker Harry Kane broke the North London club’s scoring record with his 267th goal in the home victory over Manchester City last week and became only the third player to hit 200 Premier Lea…
Man found in car died of pre-existing medical condition
A man found unresponsive in his car on Tuesday died of a pre-existing medical condition, Police said today.
Police said the man, identified as 65-year-old William Sousa, was found at about 5am on the…
Police said the man, identified as 65-year-old William Sousa, was found at about 5am on the…
Cougars and St George’s coaches expecting tight FA Cup match
Devonshire Cougars and St George’s Colts will square off in an exciting FA Cup quarter- final match-up at Devonshire Recreation Club on Friday night (8pm).
With both sides still firmly in the Premier …
With both sides still firmly in the Premier …
Conor White clinches podium place in California Criterium Series
Conor White continued his encouraging early-season form with a podium finish in the California Criterium Series.
Competing in the second of the six-race series within the Pro 1,2,3 Division last week…
Competing in the second of the six-race series within the Pro 1,2,3 Division last week…
Stretch of North Shore Road to be closed on Saturday
North Shore Road between Barker’s Hill Roundabout, Devonshire and Store Hill, Smith’s will be closed again for trenching on Saturday.
A government notice said the road will be closed between 8am and …
A government notice said the road will be closed between 8am and …
Power outage disables government phone service
If you are trying to call government offices and not getting an answer, it’s not necessarily because civil servants are not at their desks, according to a Government statement today.
Several governme…
Several governme…
Chamber’s Budget Breakfast is sold out
The annual budget breakfast hosted by the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has completely sold out.
The Chamber said the entire complement of 350 seats sold in less than a week.
The event will be held on F…
The Chamber said the entire complement of 350 seats sold in less than a week.
The event will be held on F…
Burgess claims ‘two PLP premiers’ kicked out of Butterfield Bank
Four people, including two Progressive Labour Party premiers, have been “kicked out” of Butterfield Bank, a senior Government MP has claimed.
Derrick Burgess, Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly,…
Derrick Burgess, Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly,…
Nabors posts fourth-quarter loss of $69m
Bermudian-based energy driller Nabors Industries Ltd has reported a net loss attributable to shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2022 of $69 million.
This compares to a loss of $14 million in the t…
This compares to a loss of $14 million in the t…
Melba Duncan to speak at administrative professional conference
Global executive assistant advocate Melba Duncan will be the main speaker at the Sixth Annual Administrative Professionals Development Conference in Bermuda next month.
The event is usually held in A…
The event is usually held in A…
Berkeley students learn about the hijab
A global celebration of one of Islam’s most iconic garments has been so successful that the Berkeley Institute hopes to make next year’s event more public.
The Berkeley Institute commemorated World Hi…
The Berkeley Institute commemorated World Hi…
Proud father plays alongside son for Somerset Trojans
Damon Swan has recently realised his dream of playing alongside son Daion Swan-DeSilva in the Premier Division .
The 37-year-old forward has yearned for the opportunity to grace the same pitch since t…
The 37-year-old forward has yearned for the opportunity to grace the same pitch since t…
One Covid-19 patient being treated in hospital
Just one Covid-19 patient is being treated in hospital, a reduction of one since the previous weekly update.
There are 14 known active cases of Covid-19 outside the hospital – although the prevalence …
There are 14 known active cases of Covid-19 outside the hospital – although the prevalence …
Video shows car’s lucky escape
Dramatic footage viewed widely via social media this week reveals a driver’s lucky escape from a more serious accident during the heavy rainfall that doused the island on Monday.
The video shows a veh…
The video shows a veh…
Police find ‘significant’ cache of stolen items
Police announced the seizure of “significant” suspected stolen items that were being prepared for shipment overseas.
The tools and building materials were discovered during a “recent police exercise”,…
The tools and building materials were discovered during a “recent police exercise”,…
Butterfield drifts lower on the NYSE
The RG/BSX Index rose 26.82 (1.16 per cent) Wednesday to close at 2,339.21, pushed higher by N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited, which closed at $32.50, up 50 cents (1.6 per cent) on trading of 1,571 …
Plenty of optimism as Bailey’s Bay hockey teams start to thrive
Bailey’s Bay have broken new ground by joining the Bermuda Hockey Federation Women’s League for the first time.
The Hamilton Parish club is being represented by two teams this season after striking u…
The Hamilton Parish club is being represented by two teams this season after striking u…
Bermuda’s Xahvi DeRoza named player to watch at Concacaf Under-17 Championships
Bermuda’s Xahvi DeRoza has been named as one of the players to watch in the Under-17 Concacaf Championships in Guatemala.
The midfield playmaker has been identified as integral to Bermuda’s hopes of q…
The midfield playmaker has been identified as integral to Bermuda’s hopes of q…
OutBermuda teams up with Solstice to offer counselling
Counselling assistance and a support group for Bermuda’s LGBTQ community is on offer through a collaboration between a charity and a mental health wellness centre.
OutBermuda has teamed with Solst…
Hospital warns cancer patients of delays
The Bermuda Hospitals Board has warned of delays for new cancer patients as it works to replace two vacancies left by recently departed oncologists.
A BHB spokeswoman said both Sein Aung and Chris Fos…
A BHB spokeswoman said both Sein Aung and Chris Fos…
Nabors posts Q4 loss
Bermudian-based energy driller, Nabors Industries Ltd, has reported a net loss attributable to shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2022 of $69 million.
This compares to a loss of $14 million in the…
This compares to a loss of $14 million in the…