Understanding money market mutual funds
Money market mutual funds’ interest rates of return will continue to climb – based upon aggressive interest rate increases by the United States Federal Reserve and concomitantly by other global centra…
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My wife and I just bought a new home, and we only need one or two more things to furnish the living room. Over the weekend, we found a couch and love seat set we both like for $3,000. The o…
My wife and I just bought a new home, and we only need one or two more things to furnish the living room. Over the weekend, we found a couch and love seat set we both like for $3,000. The o…
Queen saw transformation of National Museum during her reign
Through her 70-year reign, the Queen witnessed first-hand the transformation of the maritime museum in Dockyard into the country’s largest museum.
The director of the National Museum of Bermuda, Elen…
The director of the National Museum of Bermuda, Elen…
Back-to-school Covid testing underway
Schoolchildren and their parents are being reminded that pre-return Covid-19 testing starts today.
A negative test result dated between today and Sunday is required for students to return to in-class…
A negative test result dated between today and Sunday is required for students to return to in-class…
Senior schools get ready for signature learning
The Ministry of Education is making preparations to celebrate the opening of Bermuda’s first two signature schools on Monday.
CedarBridge Academy and The Berkeley Institute are on course to open their…
CedarBridge Academy and The Berkeley Institute are on course to open their…
Government ignoring prison officers, says OBA
Concerns raised by prison officers over the “unsafe” conditions they have to work in are being ignored by the Government, the Opposition has said.
Michael Dunkley, the shadow national security ministe…
Michael Dunkley, the shadow national security ministe…
Warwick Academy remembers 9/11 victim Rhondelle Tankard
A private school paid tribute yesterday to an alumnus who died during the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Kwame Naylor and Rachael Betschart, Warwick Academy’s head boy and head girl, laid a wreath an…
Kwame Naylor and Rachael Betschart, Warwick Academy’s head boy and head girl, laid a wreath an…
Man stabbed to death at Horseshoe Bay car park
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was found with stab wounds at Horseshoe Bay car park last night and subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
“Shortly after 11pm, police received…
“Shortly after 11pm, police received…
Bank stock finishes 3.24% higher on NYSE
The RG/BSX Index fell 8.34 points (0.35 per cent) to close at 2,392.77 for the day as 53,350 shares of Argus Group Holdings Ltd. changed hands, leaving the price down 35 cents (5.5 per cent) at $6 a s…
Orthoptics student Kierra Winn receives Teye-Botchway award
An educational award in memory of a beloved eye surgeon has gone this year to an aspiring Bermudian eye care professional studying in the US.
Keirra Winn was chosen by the Bermuda International Instit…
Keirra Winn was chosen by the Bermuda International Instit…
Bermuda to hold proclamation ceremony on Sunday morning
Bermuda will mark the accession of King Charles III this Sunday with a Proclamation Ceremony on Front Street.
The ceremony, to begin at 9am, will be presided over by Governor Rena Lalgie.
A spokeswoma…
The ceremony, to begin at 9am, will be presided over by Governor Rena Lalgie.
A spokeswoma…
Zeiko Lewis’ Sacramento Republic suffer US Open Cup heartbreak
Sacramento Republic, whose squad features Bermudian Zeiko Lewis, saw their historic run in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup come to a grinding halt after stumbling at the final hurdle.
The USL Championship …
The USL Championship …
Cyril Whitter to accept Lifetime Achievement Award
Cyril Whitter has been honoured as the recipient of the 2022 Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding commitment and contribution to Bermuda’s captive insurance industry.
The announce…
The announce…
Catherine Rudow joins Everest Re
Everest Reinsurance, the reinsurance division of Bermudian-based Everest Re Group Ltd, has announced that Catherine Rudow will join the company as global head of cyber reinsurance.
She will report to …
She will report to …
Lloyd’s posts £1.8bn half-year loss
Rising interest rates have negatively impacted the half-year results of Lloyd’s, which has reported an overall loss of £1.8 billion (HY 2021: £1.4 billion profit) driven by a net investment loss of £3…
Drivers urged to use indicators
Motorists were reminded on Wednesday to use signals as warnings for other drivers.
“Signal early” is the Bermuda Road Safety Council’s slogan for September.
In a statement, the council stressed the …
“Signal early” is the Bermuda Road Safety Council’s slogan for September.
In a statement, the council stressed the …
Chartered analyst joins ILS manager
Integral ILS Ltd, the Bermudian-based independent insurance-linked securities fund manager, has appointed Gowtham Uthayakumar as client relations associate within its professional team.
Mr Uthayakumar…
Mr Uthayakumar…
AM Best has favourable view of Maxseguros
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Bermudian-based Maxseguros EPM Ltd.
The ratings recognise the importa…
The ratings recognise the importa…
Nick Pritchard joins Aon
Industry veteran Nick Pritchard has been appointed managing director, property retro, Bermuda at Aon.
Mr Pritchard joins from Vantage Risk where he was SVP, head of property catastrophe.
He previously…
Mr Pritchard joins from Vantage Risk where he was SVP, head of property catastrophe.
He previously…
Back-to-school Covid testing begins today
Schoolchildren and their parents are being reminded that pre-return Covid-19 testing starts today.
A negative test result dated between today and Sunday is required for students to return to in-class…
A negative test result dated between today and Sunday is required for students to return to in-class…
Sir John Swan encourages King to visit as late Queen receives 21-rifle salute
King Charles has been urged by a former premier to follow in his mother’s footsteps and make Bermuda a priority visit of his reign.
Speaking at a 21-rifle salute by the Royal Bermuda Regiment at Gover…
Speaking at a 21-rifle salute by the Royal Bermuda Regiment at Gover…
Seniors give minister tips on building an age-friendly society
Seniors’ needs against a backdrop of rising costs in Bermuda took centre stage at an in-person “talk and tea” forum held last Friday.
Eighty participants gathered at St Paul’s Church Hall in Paget – w…
Eighty participants gathered at St Paul’s Church Hall in Paget – w…
Butterfield Bermuda Championship tickets set to go on sale
Organisers have urged the public to purchase their tickets for next month’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship at the earliest opportunity as they brace for a bumper crowd this year.
Tickets will go sal…
Tickets will go sal…
21-Rifle Salute for Queen Elizabeth II
21-Rifle salute to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II (Photographs by Akil Simmons)
East End clinic is well received by patients
A clinic set up to treat patients with mental health issues and chronic conditions has helped 145 patients in the last year.
The Integrated Healthcare Clinic, which runs out of the Lamb Foggo Urgent C…
The Integrated Healthcare Clinic, which runs out of the Lamb Foggo Urgent C…
Roads get all clear but minister calls for ʽextreme caution’
Motorists were urged to be cautious this morning despite roads being given the “all clear” after Hurricane Earl passed the island.
Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, added that public s…
Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security, added that public s…
Meal subscription service Island Fresh delivers the goods
Entrepreneur Hayley Evans loves red bell peppers, but she has to be careful when she includes them in meals for her food subscription service Island Fresh.
“They can be expensive,” she said. “If we d…
“They can be expensive,” she said. “If we d…
Jonté Smith undecided on football future
While most of Bermuda’s professional footballers are in full swing, training and/or playing with overseas clubs, conspicuous by his absence abroad and continuance as a “small-ball” performer for St Ge…
Ralph Bean Jr prepared for steep learning curve in charge of X-Roads
Ralph Bean Jr conceded he is fully prepared for a steep learning curve as head coach of X-Roads after enduring a baptism of fire in his first outing in the role this week.
Having assumed the reins fro…
Having assumed the reins fro…
Ball hits century but Associates fail to peg back Renegades
Opener Matt Ball smashed the Evening Cricket League’s fifth century of the season as The Associates narrowly failed to overhaul Renegades at the top of group one.
Renegades, the defending league champ…
Renegades, the defending league champ…
Bermudian cyclists give spirited displays in Vermont racing series
Sport Staff
A Bermudian cycling contingent of Nicholas Narraway, Conor White and Liam Flannery produced some encouraging performances in the gruelling Green Mountain Stage Race in Vermont last week.
C…
A Bermudian cycling contingent of Nicholas Narraway, Conor White and Liam Flannery produced some encouraging performances in the gruelling Green Mountain Stage Race in Vermont last week.
C…
A good week to retool ahead of big final push
The last big push is upon us at Sussex before the winter break, starting on Monday with the return to red-ball cricket in the County Championship at home to Worcestershire. We had a couple of days off…
1953 visit saw thousands turn out to see the new queen
Shortly after her ascension to the throne, the Queen embarked on a 30,000-mile, six-month world tour to introduce herself to her subjects.
The tour saw her attend 223 receptions, give 157 speeches and…
The tour saw her attend 223 receptions, give 157 speeches and…
The Queen and segregation: ‘the blunder in Bermuda’
In her long reign, the Queen witnessed the 180-degree transformation of Bermuda from a racist and insular economic backwater into a progressive, cosmopolitan powerhouse, punching above its weight in t…
Queen’s 1975 visit reveals a much changed Bermuda
Twenty-two years after her first visit, Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Bermuda on February 16, 1975.
Bermuda had seen the desegregation of theatres after a boycott, organised by the secret Progressive …
Bermuda had seen the desegregation of theatres after a boycott, organised by the secret Progressive …
The Queen’s 1994 visit sees awkward moments and light touches
On arrival for a two-day visit on March 8, 1994, hundreds greeted the royal couple at what was still the Civil Air Terminal, where the Queen surprised many by making an impromptu stop to talk to the c…
Queen’s triumphant 2009 visit marks 400th anniversary
The Queen’s fourth official visit to Bermuda was the culmination of the celebration of the 400th anniversary of English settlement.
The visit, from November 24 to 26 in 2009, came 56 years to the day …
The visit, from November 24 to 26 in 2009, came 56 years to the day …
Police issue scam phone sales warning
The Bermuda Police Service is looking into complaints about the sale of unusable phones on the island.
A spokeswoman said that the buyers discovered after purchase that the phones cannot be activated …
A spokeswoman said that the buyers discovered after purchase that the phones cannot be activated …
Former premiers, civic leaders pay tribute to the Queen
Civic leaders and former politicians paid tribute to the Queen shortly after her death was announced this afternoon.
Charles Gosling, the Mayor of Hamilton, described the Queen as “our beloved Monarch…
Charles Gosling, the Mayor of Hamilton, described the Queen as “our beloved Monarch…
Bank share price up on NYSE
The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged for the day with no activity on the domestic board of the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited was up 32 cents (1.00 per cent) at $3…
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited was up 32 cents (1.00 per cent) at $3…
PwC to present at 18th captive conference
ESG opportunities and international corporate taxation are among key topics at the Bermuda Captive Conference this year – the 60th anniversary of the island’s globally leading captive insurance indust…
Veteran reinsurance executive Jed Rhoads to retire
Jed Rhoads, president and chief underwriting officer of Markel’s global reinsurance division, is to retire at the end of the year.
Richie Whitt, co-CEO of Markel, said: “Markel is fortunate to have be…
Richie Whitt, co-CEO of Markel, said: “Markel is fortunate to have be…
Argo Group Sells Lloyd’s Syndicate
The reinvention of Bermudian-based Argo Group International Holdings Ltd has picked up pace with the announcement that the company has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of Argo Underwri…
Premier: the Queen was a ‘model of strength’
David Burt, the Premier, has warmly praised the Queen following the news of her death.
Mr Burt said the Monarch’s “consequential” reign had earned a “unique” place in history.
In a statement he said:…
Mr Burt said the Monarch’s “consequential” reign had earned a “unique” place in history.
In a statement he said:…
Assured Guaranty teams up with UrbanFootprint for ESG analysis
Assured Guaranty Ltd, the bond insurer based in Bermuda, and California-headquartered UrbanFootprint, the urban intelligence provider, have announced their plans to deliver an industry-leading data-ce…
Queen Elizabeth II 1952- 2022
Queen Elizabeth II 1952- 2022
Queen saw Bermuda develop from segregation to modernity
In her long reign of 70 years, the Queen visited Bermuda six times, the visits ranging from two brief aircraft refuelling stopovers to a full, three-day tour, designed to meet or be seen by as many pe…
Axis Wholesale launched
Bermudian-based Axis Capital Holdings Limited has launched Axis Wholesale, a new division dedicated specifically to servicing the wholesale market.
Carlton Maner has been appointed as CEO, Axis Wholes…
Carlton Maner has been appointed as CEO, Axis Wholes…
Apex acquires Canadian service provider
Apex Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based global financial services provider, has expanded its North American presence with the acquisition of Prometa Fund Support Services Inc, a Manitoba-based provider of…
First half losses widen at APWC
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited, a holding company incorporated in Bermuda with principal executive offices in Taiwan, has reported a net loss attributable to APWC shareholders of $3…