French legacy medmal for Compre
Compre, the international legacy group headquartered in Bermuda, has announced it has received regulatory approval to acquire the French medical malpractice portfolio from a European-based insurer for…
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Bailey’s Bay name three colts for Eastern Counties Cup final
Bailey’s Bay have made five changes to their Eastern Counties Cup team for the final against holders St David’s on Saturday, introducing three colts and recalling veteran batsmen Stephen Outerbridge…
Threats to reefs have ‘increased dramatically’ due to climate change – BUEI speaker
A Bahamian conservationist hopes to share her great love for the ocean and her desire to protect it with Bermudians on Saturday.
Being less than a week old when she had her first dip in the sea, Casu…
Being less than a week old when she had her first dip in the sea, Casu…
Queen of Bermuda to be out and about in Hamilton tomorrow to ring in Pride weekend
The Queen of Bermuda will help ring in the start of Pride celebrations this weekend with a full day of meet-and-greets.
Mark Anderson said he will be dressed as his alter ego, Sybil Barrington, in sev…
Mark Anderson said he will be dressed as his alter ego, Sybil Barrington, in sev…
Legislators, regulators warned of the need for action on catastrophe insurance
Thirty years after one of the costliest and most consequential natural disasters in American history, the (re)insurance industry is warning legislators and regulators that urgent action is needed to p…
Warwick act fast to ban spitting culprit Torleair Caines
Torleair Caines, the Warwick all-rounder, has been suspended for two games by his club for spitting at an opposing player in the Athene T20 Premier Division match of the day at PHC Field on Sunday.
Th…
Th…
In-favour Nahki Wells starts as Bristol City win again in Carabao Cup
Nahki Wells was substituted at half-time in Bristol City’s 3-1 Carabao Cup second-round win over Wycombe Wanderers last evening at Adams Park, but that can be seen as a positive for the Bermuda captai…
David Maycock and Dennis Joell find the going tough in Brazil
David Maycock and Dennis Joell have endured a tough time at the Pan American Bowling Confederation Champion of Champions tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The pair find themselves languishing in t…
The pair find themselves languishing in t…
Ajani Burchall ruled out for the season through injury
Ajani Burchall says he is looking forward to making a full recovery and getting back on the football pitch at the earliest opportunity after a knee injury ruled him out for the rest of the season.
The…
The…
Bermuda to be represented at World Seniors Golf Championships
Bermuda will be keen to build on their past success competing at the 2022 World Seniors Golf Championships in Napa, California, starting today.
The island’s team of Max Abend, Ed Faries, Jim Ferguson,…
The island’s team of Max Abend, Ed Faries, Jim Ferguson,…
Clarien Bank increases base lending rates
Clarien will adjust its Bermuda dollar base lending rate by 50 basis points (0.50 per cent) on September 1, following the US Federal Reserve rate increase on July 27, the bank has announced.
It will m…
It will m…
Belco in climbdown with regulator over ‘misleading claims’ row
The island’s electricity supplier was tonight forced into a climbdown in its war of words with the regulator in the face of legal action over ‘misleading claims’.
A statement from Belco was issued “at…
A statement from Belco was issued “at…
Mixed bag of trading on the BSX
The RG/BSX Index rose 0.91 of a point (0.04 per cent) to close at 2,456.29, after four issues traded on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd. was unchanged at $34 after 600 shares …
Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd. was unchanged at $34 after 600 shares …
Latest figures show slight drop in active Covid-19 cases
Health officials today said there has been a modest drop in Covid-19 cases, with 121 people infected and five people in hospital.
At the island’s last update on August 17, there were 144 active cases …
At the island’s last update on August 17, there were 144 active cases …
Government unveils plan to help revitalise St David’s
A central “neighbourhood commercial centre” and new housing for seniors at Burrows Hill are among “opportunity sites” to revitalise St David’s, a community plan has revealed.
Residents want rid of the…
Residents want rid of the…
Slight increase in retail sales
Retail sales in Bermuda continued their rebound in May, albeit slightly, increasing for the second consecutive month year-over-year, as reflected in the May 2022 Retail Sales Index.
After adjustin…
After adjustin…
Clarien Bank increase base lending rates
Clarien will adjust its Bermuda Dollar base lending rate by 50 basis points (0.50 per cent) September 1, following the US Federal Reserve rate increase on July 27, the bank has announced.
It will mean…
It will mean…
Police pledge commitment to help people in the LGBTQ+ community
Leading police officers today highlighted their commitment to help people in the LGBTQ+ community as preparations continued for Pride events this weekend.
Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons added th…
Commissioner of Police Darrin Simons added th…
Police name drowning victim as Judy Severe, 57
A 57-year-old female visitor to Bermuda who drowned while swimming at Horseshoe Bay on Saturday has been named by police as Judy Severe.
She was said to be among several visiting cruise ship passenger…
She was said to be among several visiting cruise ship passenger…
Slowest start to hurricane season for 30 years, but forecasters say ‘don’t be complacent’
The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season has had the quietest start to the season in 30 years, but is still expected to pick up in the coming months.
So far this year, only three named storms have been repo…
So far this year, only three named storms have been repo…
Youth Library to close for a day for staff training
The Youth Library will be closed on Friday for staff training, the Department of Libraries and Archives said. It will reopen for use at 9am on Saturday.
A spokesman for the department said: “We apolog…
A spokesman for the department said: “We apolog…
New ship to cruise to Bermuda
Bermuda is to be among the ports of call for the delivery trip across the Atlantic Ocean for the MSC Seascape, which has been built by Italy’s Fincantieri ship building group.
The cruise ship successf…
The cruise ship successf…
Hoegh LNG Partners improves Q2 profit
Bermudian-based Hoegh LNG Partners LP reported a five-fold increase in net income during the second quarter of the year compared to the prior year period.
The floating liquefied natural gas service pr…
The floating liquefied natural gas service pr…
Lombard selling Bermuda assets
Lombard International Group announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its US and Bermuda business to BroadRiver Asset Management and its affiliated entities.
Lombard Inte…
Lombard Inte…
Minister’s relief as popsicle stick bridge takes the strain
Education minister, Diallo Rabain, was relieved that a bridge built of popsicle sticks, glue and string by students could hold his weight when he walked across it.
The unusual structure was created by…
The unusual structure was created by…
Dozens of students receive Government scholarships
The Ministry of Education has praised dozens of students who have been awarded Government scholarships for the coming year.
In a statement, the Ministry announced the names of 68 scholarship winners w…
In a statement, the Ministry announced the names of 68 scholarship winners w…
Government press conference on St David’s draft community plan
The Government is to hold a press conference at noon on the roll-out of the St David’s draft community plan.
Present will be Walter Roban, the Minister for Home Affairs, Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch…
Present will be Walter Roban, the Minister for Home Affairs, Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch…
Work of island artists promoted with space in Government buildings
The work of Bermudian artists is being promoted in government buildings, Dr Ernest Peets, Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, has said.
The ‘public art project in government buildings’ features 16 l…
The ‘public art project in government buildings’ features 16 l…
Improvements in reinsurance underwriting
Despite elevated catastrophe activity, AM Best’s composite of US and Bermudian reinsurers posted an improved underwriting margin in 2021, with a minimal number of COVID-19-related claims and larger co…
Reggie Lambe on target in FA Cup replay defeat
Reggie Lambe scored for the second straight outing as he and Stowmarket Town bowed out of the Emirates FA Cup at Greens Meadow last night.
The home side came out on the wrong end of a 3-2 defeat again…
The home side came out on the wrong end of a 3-2 defeat again…
Healthcare reform will take several years, says Wight
Healthcare reform in Bermuda may be up to a decade away, a veteran insurance executive has advised.
John Wight, the group chief executive officer of BF&M Limited, said that timeline is consistent …
John Wight, the group chief executive officer of BF&M Limited, said that timeline is consistent …
David Wilkinson: Plumber, author and motivational speaker
Bermuda’s street life is filled with people lacking real identity and purpose, says hardworking plumber David Wilkinson.
He sees a study of hopelessness in some and a society trying to come to grips w…
He sees a study of hopelessness in some and a society trying to come to grips w…
Vital mangrove forests could be revitalised by ambitious Rotary plans
The island is poised to host a landmark project to revive its vital but fragile mangrove forests with major backing from overseas.
Bermuda Rotary Club members said they were confident of securing gran…
Bermuda Rotary Club members said they were confident of securing gran…
Dame Flora Duffy the main draw when WTS Bermuda returns after two-year absence
Early-bird registration is open for World Triathlon Series Bermuda in November when, after a two-year hiatus because of Covid-19, Bermuda’s world, Olympic and Commonwealth Games champion Dame Flora Du…
Robin Horsfield battles back to claim second-place finish
Robin Horsfield continued his impressive form by claiming a second-place finish in the latest Ontario Cup Cross Country Mountain Bike race in Peterborough, Ontario.
The course was the longest of the …
The course was the longest of the …
Sussex clinch home semi-final after topping group in Royal London One-Day Cup
All-rounder Delray Rawlins claimed three wickets and held three catches as Sussex booked an automatic semi-final spot after finishing top of group A in the Royal London One Day Cup, thanks to a 157-ru…
Dage Minors closes NACAC championships for Bermuda with 10th in 1,500
Bermuda’s athletes wrapped up their North American, Central American and Caribbean Track and Field Championships campaign in the Bahamas.
After a successful start to the championships, in which triple…
After a successful start to the championships, in which triple…
Rachel Barnes falls in quarter-finals of Caribbean Championships
Bermuda’s squash players endured differing fortunes competing in the Senior Caribbean Singles and Doubles Championships in Jamaica.
Having been handed a bye in the opening round of the women’s singles…
Having been handed a bye in the opening round of the women’s singles…
Town & Country gushes about Bermuda
Bermuda is featured in another Top Ten list, this time: 10 Reasons Bermuda Is the Ultimate Island Destination, the article just published Tuesday in the Leisure section of Town & Country magazine….
Maintenance work to briefly disrupt Government online services
Government online services are being briefly impacted by maintenance work.
An outage of about five minutes is occurring between 7pm today and 3am tomorrow.
A Department of Information and Digital Tech…
An outage of about five minutes is occurring between 7pm today and 3am tomorrow.
A Department of Information and Digital Tech…
First human trial in promising cancer research
Beyond Cancer Ltd, the exempted company registered in Bermuda that is focused on developing ultra-high concentration nitric oxide for the treatment of solid tumours, has announced that the first patie…
Bank shares down 1.45% on NYSE
The RG/BSX Index finished at 2,456.38 points, up 53.63 points (2.23 per cent).
The only active issue was Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd with 1,400 shares trading, and closing at $34.00, up a dollar (thr…
The only active issue was Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd with 1,400 shares trading, and closing at $34.00, up a dollar (thr…
Minister connects with young people over employment issues
A bid to get young people focused on career paths has been hailed by the labour and economy minister, Jason Hayward.
The minister joined Bermuda Youth Connect to host an in-person gathering discussing…
The minister joined Bermuda Youth Connect to host an in-person gathering discussing…
Warwick Academy students who studied during Covid get 100% pass rate
Warwick Academy has celebrated its exam results for the class of 2022, who persevered with studies through the Covid-19 pandemic.
The school marked 100 per cent passes for the International Baccalaure…
The school marked 100 per cent passes for the International Baccalaure…
Police arrest two more suspects in connection with murder
Police investigating the murder of 30-year-old Marcus Wilson, who was killed in a stabbing on Saturday night in Warwick, have arrested two more suspects.
A police spokeswoman said arrests now total fo…
A police spokeswoman said arrests now total fo…
Minister congratulates graduate entrepreneurs
An entrepreneurship programme has just celebrated its latest round of graduates with Jason Hayward, the economy and labour minister.
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s Enterprise Bermuda A…
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s Enterprise Bermuda A…
Magistrate bans man from driving for 18 months
A man was banned from driving all vehicles for 18 months after pleading guilty to refusing to provide a sufficient breath sample to police.
Magistrate Craig Attridge heard that police stopped Pedro S…
Magistrate Craig Attridge heard that police stopped Pedro S…
Canopius hires former Bermuda weather forecaster
A former forecaster with the Bermuda Weather Service has been appointed head of catastrophe research at global specialty (re)insurer, Canopius Group.
Canopius said Geoffrey Saville will enhance the gr…
Canopius said Geoffrey Saville will enhance the gr…
BHS student wins scholarship to study at McGill University
A teenage environmental campaigner has been awarded a scholarship to study in Canada.
Kristy Sanchez Vega, who was a Bermuda High School pupil, will work towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Bi…
Kristy Sanchez Vega, who was a Bermuda High School pupil, will work towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Bi…
Miami flight changes short-lived, says BTA
Flights to Miami are expected to return in the first week of November, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
A spokeswoman for the BTA said that while the daily American Airline service to the c…
A spokeswoman for the BTA said that while the daily American Airline service to the c…