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KPMG Senior School Investment Challenge begins

December 19, 2022

A team from Saltus Grammar School sits atop the leaderboard after the opening month of the18th annual KPMG Senior School Investment Challenge.
Saltus FUD cc has increased its pot to $102,675.56, up fr…

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The 12 days of Clarity

December 19, 2022

The holidays are a magical time to celebrate with friends and family and show our gratitude to all who are around us! It’s also a time to have a little bit of whimsical fun. At the Bermuda Clarity Ins…

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Argo installs seven directors after withdrawal of rival candidates

December 19, 2022

Shareholders of Argo Group International Holdings Ltd have voted to elect the seven director nominees put forward by the company for election at the annual general meeting of the Bermudian-based speci…

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Artist raises $8,000 for cancer charity by selling prints

December 19, 2022

An initiative to raise money for a cancer charity which began two years ago has raised $8,000.
The scheme, called the Bermuda Cancer Aid, was created in November 2020 by artist Jon Legere and consult…

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Man jailed for having knife

December 19, 2022

A Pembroke man who admitted having a knife in Hamilton was sentenced to 30 days behind bars.
Jahni Holder, 28, earlier denied the charge, but changed his plea in Magistrates’ Court last Monday.
Prose…

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Court Street comes alive with seasonal market

December 18, 2022

The sights and sounds of Court Street are ramping up for Christmas, with the popular street market today followed by late-night shopping next week.
The street went pedestrian from Victoria Street to T…

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St David’s and Paget settle for a share of spoils

December 18, 2022

St David’s Warriors 2 Paget Lions 2

Super-sub Jamori Jones-Tyrell came off the bench to rescue a point for St David’s Warriors in an exciting First Division contest at Lord’s on Saturday.
The str…

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Somers reports second half net loss of $147.7 million

December 18, 2022

The Bermuda Stock Exchange listed financial services investment holding company, Somers Ltd., has reported a net loss over the second half of the year and substantial declines in shareholders’ equity …

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MP donates $2,000 to Boulevard Blazers

December 18, 2022

A community youth programme in Pembroke benefited from a $2,000 donation from their area MP this morning.
Michael Weeks made the donation to Boulevard Blazers Youth Programme, a youth group which inc…

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Toys for Tots gives out hundreds of gifts and food hampers

December 18, 2022

Hundreds of families will be able to enjoy a merrier Christmas this year thanks to an outpouring of public support for the 20th annual Toys for Tots campaign.
The Coalition for the Protection of Child…

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Medical clinic gives away 150 turkeys to patients and elderly

December 18, 2022

A seniors charity and clinic patients were given a total of 150 turkeys as part of a giveaway organised by Bermuda Healthcare Services.
A spokesman for the clinic said that on 120 turkeys were given t…

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RiverStone and Axis Capital in LPT reinsurance deal

December 18, 2022

RiverStone International has entered into loss portfolio transfer reinsurance agreements with affiliates of Axis Capital Holdings Limited, which cover several of its professional lines and liability …

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Christmas at the Curve

December 18, 2022

Christmas at the Curve (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Zach McGuire achieves impressive double at Holiday Clash

December 18, 2022

Christmas arrived early for Zach McGuire who achieved an impressive double during the final day of the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association Holiday Clash at WER Joell Tennis Stadium on Saturday.
The 14-yea…

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Dominique Mayho wins thrilling sprint to claim President’s Cup

December 18, 2022

Dominique Mayho fought off the attentions of last year’s winner Conor White and Tyler Smith in a thrilling sprint finish to win the President’s Cup cycling race on Sunday.
The breakaway group of three…

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Messi wins World Cup after Argentina beats France in final for the ages

December 18, 2022

Lionel Messi’s once-in-a-generation career is complete. The Argentina superstar is finally a World Cup champion.
Messi scored two goals and then another in a shootout as Argentina beat France 4-2 on p…

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Conduit Re grows underwriting in year two

December 18, 2022

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Bermudian-based Conduit Reinsurance Limited.
The outlook of these cre…

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Nahki Wells scores but left frustrated after Bristol City loss

December 18, 2022

Nahki Wells notched his eighth goal of the season for Bristol City on Saturday but was unable to prevent his side from losing 2-1 at home to Swansea City in the Sky Bet Championship.
The Bermuda capta…

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Dandy Town knock out holders Devonshire Cougars on penalties

December 18, 2022

Dandy Town Hornets 1 Devonshire Cougars 1 (Dandy Town win 4-1 on penalties)

This year’s Friendship Trophy will have a new winner as Dandy Town Hornets avenged last year’s final defeat to oust def…

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Social Club beat Wolves on penalties after stunning fightback

December 18, 2022

Wolves 3 Social Club 3 (Social Club won 4-2 on penalties)

Young Men’s Social Club clinched a berth in the semi-finals of the Shield competition with a stunning late comeback to tame Wolves in a c…

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Policeman dismissed after conviction for crime against woman

December 17, 2022

A police officer who pleaded guilty to intruding on the privacy of a female has been dismissed by the Bermuda Police Service.
Sean Simons leaves the service with immediate effect following the plea a…

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World Cup final: Messi and Mbappe battle for supremacy

December 17, 2022

It is now or never for Lionel Messi.
The Argentina superstar’s once-in-a-generation career will be defined — for many — by whether he leads his country to the World Cup title.
Can he finally, at the a…

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World Cup final is more than Messi v Mbappe

December 17, 2022

Lionel Messi will line up for Argentina and Kylian Mbappé will be on the opposite side for France tomorrow in the World Cup final.
Messi has been there before, but lost in the 2014 final to Germany. …

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Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup

December 17, 2022

Luka Modric high-fived and embraced his Croatia teammates after what was likely the midfield great’s last appearance at the World Cup.

Some of the Morocco players sank to their knees in dismay, while…

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Specialty market leader has superior ratings affirmed

December 17, 2022

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A++ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “aa+” (Superior) of Bermudian-based HCC Reinsurance Company Limited, together with the p…

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Argo AGM installs seven directors to the board

December 17, 2022

Shareholders of Argo Group International Holdings Ltd have voted to elect the seven director nominees put forward by the company for election at the annual general meeting of the Bermudian-based speci…

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Best rating for Everen’s new Bermuda energy reinsurer

December 17, 2022

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Bermudian-based Ocil Specialty Ltd.
The outlook of these credit ratin…

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New ratings assigned for Bermuda reinsurers

December 17, 2022

AM Best has assigned ratings to two reinsurers domiciled in Bermuda.
The ratings agency assigned a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a+” (Excellent) t…

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Appleby continues longstanding support for charity

December 17, 2022

Appleby’s Bermuda office has delivered holiday gift donations to local charity Star – Supportive Therapy for Aids Persons and their Relatives.
This marks Appleby’s 24th year supporting Star families d…

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Understanding food supply chain and drivers of soaring prices

December 17, 2022

According to the World Bank, Bermuda still has one of, if not, the highest GDP per capita world-wide at $110,869.50.
Hah! If they only knew just how extraordinarily expensive it is to live on an isol…

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Generosity is not just for Christmas

December 17, 2022

No matter what your holiday plans look like, one thing most people can agree on is that giving is a huge part of the Christmas season. And it’s fun to think about our own wish lists, of course. But so…

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February deadline for Bermuda SailGP team to raise $35 million

December 17, 2022

The clock is ticking on whether the ambitious plan to launch a fan-owned SailGP Bermuda team will become a reality.
If the team is to make the start line for season four in June, the 1,900 ‘supporters…

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Conor White out to defend President’s Cup crown

December 17, 2022

Conor White will be aiming to defend his crown in the season-ending President’s Cup on Sunday.
The 23-year-old signed off the Bermuda Bicycle Association road race campaign in fine style with a thrill…

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Jaden Jones and Samantha Morgan savour success at BLTA Holiday Bash

December 16, 2022

Jaden Jones and Samantha Morgan basked in glory after winning their respective age groups at the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association Holiday Bash.
Jones encountered little resistance on the way to a convi…

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Fire chief praises ‘people that possess ability to walk into uncertainty and sacrifice themselves in most dangerous circumstances’

December 16, 2022

The selfless heroism of a fire crew who rushed to help save a mom and child from a sinking car was today celebrated alongside everyday citizens who battled a boat blaze next to a gas station.
“There a…

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Santa surprises students with a visit to St David’s Primary School

December 16, 2022

Christmas came early for an East End primary school today as Santa Claus paid a visit on the last day before the winter break.
Santa, portrayed by school custodian Darick DeSilva, visited pupils at St…

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Former OBA MP charged with injuring a woman through dangerous driving

December 16, 2022

A former OBA Government minister has been charged with injuring a woman through dangerous driving.
Leah Scott, 63, from Sandys, denied the offence today when she appeared in Magistrates’ Court.
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Electricity costs set to decrease from January 1 – Belco

December 16, 2022

Energy bills will come down from New Year’s Day for the average user, Belco said today.
The electricity supplier said that from January 1, charging structures will change resulting in the regular hous…

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Several nursing homes affected by Covid outbreaks – minister

December 16, 2022

Several island nursing homes are affected by a Covid-19 outbreak, the health minister said today.
At a press conference, Kim Wilson said: “Unfortunately Covid is still out there in our community. Ther…

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Charity helps homeless leave barns, beaches, cars and parks

December 16, 2022

More than 620 people experienced homelessness on the island this year, a charity reported today.
Home said help from its supporters meant that people were moved from barns, beaches and cars to indoors…

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Words dance to earn library staff window display win

December 16, 2022

Bermuda National Library staff put their creativity on show to win this year’s Christmas Window Competition.
The display combined a love of words and books with Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, which …

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Students given insights into Bermuda’s ‘blue back yard’

December 16, 2022

More than 100 middle and senior students from across the island were given an insight into life beneath the ocean at a virtual seminar organised by the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme.
Experts from…

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Floating solar panels could be destined for Castle Harbour

December 16, 2022

A private company could establish a new, ten-megawatt solar farm in Castle Harbour, consisting of floating photovoltaic panels, it has emerged.
A new report, dated December 16, 2022, outlines how inve…

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City’s outdoor movie night cancelled as bad weather forecast

December 15, 2022

An outdoor cinema scheduled for tomorrow night by the City of Hamilton has been cancelled due to forecast of bad weather.
Fresh Air Films had no alternative date because of the Christmas season and ot…

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Athora completes third capital raise

December 15, 2022

Bermudian-based Athora Holding Ltd has completed its third capital raise, securing a total of approximately €2.75 billion of additional permanent equity capital commitments from new and existing share…

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Ark Insurance has excellent credit ratings

December 15, 2022

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of Bermudian-based Group Ark Insurance Limited.
Gail is a wholly-owned sub…

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MOmen and their moustaches raise more than $45,000 for cancer charity

December 15, 2022

The MOmen are bristling with success this year after their magnificenct mustaches raised more than $45,000 for a cancer charity.
MOvember 2022, organised, by the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, got …

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BTA’s ‘Lost Yet Found’ campaign wins video industry awards

December 15, 2022

A tourism campaign highlighting Bermuda’s unique experiences has reaped three platinum awards from the video industry.
The “Lost Yet Found” video for the campaign, launched in September, proved a hit …

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Fun and true essence of sport on display at Invitational Games

December 15, 2022

A day filled with camaraderie, inclusiveness and the opportunity to excel on the track and field took place at Dame Flora Duffy Stadium on Thursday.
The Invitational Games, organised by Special Olympi…

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Government starts new labour force survey

December 15, 2022

A review of Bermuda’s workforce has been launched by the Department of Statistics.
The survey gives an overview of the island’s labour force as well as the economically inactive population.
Jason Hayw…

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