Premier League returns with intriguing twists
The English Premier League marks its 30th anniversary season with some intriguing storylines. As a consequence of the unique scheduling of the World Cup in the winter — due to heat concerns from host …
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Pandemic inspires new juice business
Back in March 2020, Kyra-Lee Van Putten and boyfriend Jamal Woodley found themselves stranded together in Canada during the pandemic.
“It was my birthday and Jamal came up to visit me in Toronto, wher…
“It was my birthday and Jamal came up to visit me in Toronto, wher…
GDP grows for fourth consecutive quarter
Rebounding tourism and strong consumer spending is keeping Bermuda’s economy moving in the right direction, according to newly released first-quarter figures.
But there were some negatives in the fina…
But there were some negatives in the fina…
Bermuda Under-15 girls sign off on losing note
Bermuda 0 Cayman Islands 1
Bermuda signed off from the Concacaf Girls Under-15 Championship in Tampa, Florida, on a losing note today.
The island’s youngsters succumbed to their second loss of th…
Dage Minors upbeat despite falling short of 1,500 metres qualification
Dage Minors remained upbeat despite narrowly missing out on qualification in the 1,500 metres at the Commonwealth Games.
Competing in the first heat at the Alexandra Stadium, the 26-year-old crossed t…
Competing in the first heat at the Alexandra Stadium, the 26-year-old crossed t…
BFIS CG Insurance scholar named
Giovanni Hollis, a Bermudian university student, has been awarded the 2022 BFIS CG Insurance Alan Peacock Scholarship.
The award is valued at $25,000 for two academic years, totalling $50,000.
Mr Holl…
The award is valued at $25,000 for two academic years, totalling $50,000.
Mr Holl…
Report shows fourth consecutive quarter of growth.
Total business registration slipped by 0.8 per cent with 266 new businesses registered, a decline of 17.1 per cent from the previous year, according Bermuda’s newly released first quarter results.
But…
But…
Sakari Famous bemoans approach as she misses out on high jump final
Sakari Famous has been left to rue technical issues with her approach after missing out on qualification in the Commonwealth Games high jump.
The 22-year-old, competing in her first major Games, immed…
The 22-year-old, competing in her first major Games, immed…
SiriusPoint posts six month loss, foresees turnaround
SiriusPoint Ltd, the Bermudian-headquartered global specialty re/insurer, has reported a net loss of $61 million for the second quarter of the year.
That result takes the company’s net loss for the fi…
That result takes the company’s net loss for the fi…
Oil tanker demand drives profits for Teekay
Teekay Tankers Ltd, the Bermudian-based owner and operator of mid-sized crude oil tankers, has returned to profitability.
The company reported net income of $28.5 million in the second quarter of the …
The company reported net income of $28.5 million in the second quarter of the …
Bermuda suffer heavy defeat against Italy in Jersey
Grainville, St Saviour (Italy won toss): Italy (2pts) beat Bermuda 90) by 185 runs
Bermuda crashed to another heavy defeat on the international stage against Italy in a lopsided ICC Cricket World…
MJM scholars named
Sarah Medeiros is the recipient of MJM Limited’s 2022 Legal Scholarship.
Ms Medeiros was awarded the scholarship to a value of $10,000 to assist with her legal studies.
The 2021 graduate of Mount Sain…
Ms Medeiros was awarded the scholarship to a value of $10,000 to assist with her legal studies.
The 2021 graduate of Mount Sain…
Convex takes stake in Quotech
Convex Group Limited, the Bermudian-based international specialty re/insurer, has acquired a strategic 7.7 per cent share in Quotech, the underwriter-led insurtech that creates practical systems for s…
After Q2 loss, Nabors optimistic for global growth
Bermudian-registered Nabors Industries Ltd has recorded a net loss from continuing operations attributable to Nabors shareholders for the second quarter of $83 million.
This compares to a loss of $184…
This compares to a loss of $184…
Family left terrified after teenager’s face slashed in knife attack
A mother says her teenaged son was lucky not to lose an eye after his face was slashed by a masked man wielding a box cutter knife.
Carol Yazoglu, a single mother of two boys, said the attacker “lunge…
Carol Yazoglu, a single mother of two boys, said the attacker “lunge…
Town crier Ed Christopher wins multiple awards in UK contest
Town crier Ed Christopher has returned to Bermuda with five awards after competing in an international competition in the UK.
He took part in the Amada Cup which has three separate legs throughout the…
He took part in the Amada Cup which has three separate legs throughout the…
Bermuda’s cyclists make their mark in Commonwealth Games time-trial
Bermuda’s cyclists hailed a memorable debut at the Commonwealth Games after highly impressive performances in the men’s time-trial.
With Caitlin Conyers forced out of the women’s race through an undis…
With Caitlin Conyers forced out of the women’s race through an undis…
Fidelis becomes ClimateWise member
Bermudian-based Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited has become a member of ClimateWise, the climate change initiative.
ClimateWise represents a global network of leading insurers, reinsurers, brokers, …
ClimateWise represents a global network of leading insurers, reinsurers, brokers, …
Lloyd’s to set up second PCC
Lloyd’s has received regulatory approval from the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK to set up a second protected cell company.
The new PCC provides a broade…
The new PCC provides a broade…
Assured Guaranty reports Q2 loss
Assured Guaranty Ltd, the bond insurer based in Bermuda, has reported a net loss of $47 million for the second quarter of the year.
That result includes after-tax losses of $63 million related to fore…
That result includes after-tax losses of $63 million related to fore…
Live: 1pm press conference on Bermuda’s economic performance
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, is to hold a press conference at 1pm to give an update on Bermuda’s economic performance.
We will have live coverage and in-depth reports from the p…
We will have live coverage and in-depth reports from the p…
Palomar increases premium by more than 69%
Palomar Holdings Inc, the parent company for subsidiaries including island-based Palomar Specialty Reinsurance Company Bermuda Ltd, has reported net income of $14.6 million for the second quarter.
Tha…
Tha…
Apex closes Sanne acquisition
Apex Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based global financial services provider, has closed the £1.5 billion acquisition of Sanne Group plc, a leading global provider of alternative asset and corporate service…
HSBC to increase its base lending rate
HSBC Bermuda said last night they will be raising their base lending rate on residential mortgages and consumer loans for the first time since 2019.
Effective October 4, they will raise their base ra…
Effective October 4, they will raise their base ra…
Kim harnesses the power of crystals
Kim Lawrence felt an immediate sense of calm the first time she wore a malachite crystal.
“I felt at peace and it helped me tap into my purpose,“ Ms Lawrence said. ”Malachite is a deep-green stone wi…
“I felt at peace and it helped me tap into my purpose,“ Ms Lawrence said. ”Malachite is a deep-green stone wi…
Entrepreneurs graduate from Ignite programme
Twelve aspiring entrepreneurs have graduated from the second Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship programme presented by Ignite Bermuda.
The nine-week programme enabled participants, who ranged in a…
The nine-week programme enabled participants, who ranged in a…
Mystery as ‘under the weather’ Caitlin Conyers is ruled out of women’s time-trial
Bermuda’s cycling campaign at the Commonwealth Games begins this morning under a cloud with the news that lone female competitor Caitlin Conyers has withdrawn from the time-trial because of an unspeci…
Bermuda head coach Niraj Odedra upbeat ahead of opener against Italy
Niraj Odedra, the Bermuda head coach, says batting out the full quota of overs will be paramount to the island’s chances of success during the third and final leg of the ICC Cricket World Cup Challen…
St Johnstone make loan bid for Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott ‒ report
Nathan Trott could potentially showcase his talents in the Cinch Scottish Premiership this season.
The Scottish Daily Express has reported that St Johnstone are keen to secure the Bermudian goalkeeper…
The Scottish Daily Express has reported that St Johnstone are keen to secure the Bermudian goalkeeper…
Omar Hayward and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade reach World Boccia Challenger semi-finals
Bermuda’s Omar Hayward and Yushae DeSilva-Andrade have advanced to the semi-finals of the Veldhoven World Boccia Challenger event in the Netherlands.
DeSilva-Andrade was in dominant form yesterday in…
DeSilva-Andrade was in dominant form yesterday in…
Willie Clemons signs with Braintree Town
Willie Clemons has moved a step up in the English football pyramid after joining Vanarama National League South team Braintree Town.
The Bermuda midfielder has agreed to the terms of an undisclosed de…
The Bermuda midfielder has agreed to the terms of an undisclosed de…
Heartbreak for victorious Bermuda Under-15 girls
Bermuda narrowly missed out on reaching the semi-finals at the Concacaf Girls Under-15 Championships in Tampa, Florida, today.
Don Vickers’s team edged Belize 1-0 in their final League B group C match…
Don Vickers’s team edged Belize 1-0 in their final League B group C match…
Ministry warns of garbage collection delays
Garbage collection has been delayed through to the end of the week, the Ministry of Public Works warned this evening.
A spokesman said maintenance staff shortages caused by vacations and training, alo…
A spokesman said maintenance staff shortages caused by vacations and training, alo…
Covid-19: Bermuda records four more deaths linked to virus
Four more deaths linked to Covid-19 have brought the island’s total fatalities during the pandemic to 148, health officials revealed this evening.
But confirmed active cases of the virus have dropped …
But confirmed active cases of the virus have dropped …
Motorists urged to ‘arrive alive’ and avoid drinking and driving
Motorists are being urged to “arrive alive” and avoid drink driving after 22 road collisions this year were linked to impaired driving.
The Bermuda Road Safety Council said that the road collisions to…
The Bermuda Road Safety Council said that the road collisions to…
Rising interest rates cause PartnerRe loss
Newly released figures from PartnerRe show the company lost more than $1.1 billion in the first half of the year.
According to the latest report, the net loss was driven by unrealised losses on fixed …
According to the latest report, the net loss was driven by unrealised losses on fixed …
Leadership role filled at Digicel
Shane McDonnell is the new head of business at Digicel Bermuda, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing an expanding team of account managers and making strategic decisions related to sales and sol…
Bank stock falls on NYSE
The RG/BSX Index rose 149.49 (6.69 per cent) to 2,382.30, driven higher by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, which was up $3 (10 per cent) to $33 on the trading of 689 shares.
It was countered by BF&M…
It was countered by BF&M…
TLC gets a power boost from Sunny Side Solar
The future is looking bright for a charity that provides accommodation for homeless women and their families, thanks to a donation from a solar panel company.
The Transformational Living Centre on Par…
The Transformational Living Centre on Par…
Seven women graduate from education and life skills training course
A programme intended to offer comprehensive education and life skills training for women recently celebrated its first graduating class after years of challenges caused by Covid-19.
Seven women formal…
Seven women formal…
Valaris hires Chris Weber as CFO
Chris Weber has commenced his role as senior vice president and chief financial officer at Valaris Limited, the Bermudian-based offshore drilling services company.
Mr Weber, who was appointed in May, …
Mr Weber, who was appointed in May, …
After Q2 losses Kiniksa expects full year profit
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals Ltd, the Bermudian-based biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of assets designed to modulate immunological pathways across a spectrum of diseases, has reported a net loss…
EAP reaccredited for next three years
The Employee Assistance Programme of Bermuda has been reaccredited by the Bermuda National Standards Committee.
EAP executive director Latisha Lister-Burgess said EAP Bermuda is the only accredited em…
EAP executive director Latisha Lister-Burgess said EAP Bermuda is the only accredited em…
Students who showed ‘passion, determination and enthusiasm’ win parish council scholarships
Passion, determination and enthusiasm have won Armani Brandy and Micah Richardson the 2022 Devonshire Parish Council scholarships to support their further education.
A spokesman for the DPC said both …
A spokesman for the DPC said both …
PLP extends condolences to family of the late Raymond Tannock
The Progressive Labour Party has extended its condolences to the family of the late Raymond Tannock, a former PLP senator and party stalwart.
Mr Tannock served in the Senate from 2003 to 2006 under th…
Mr Tannock served in the Senate from 2003 to 2006 under th…
Caitlyn Bobb narrowly misses out on 400 metres qualification
Caitlyn Bobb conceded her disappointment after narrowly missing out on qualifying for the semi-finals of the 400 metres at the Commonwealth Games.
Competing in the fourth and final heat, the 19-year-o…
Competing in the fourth and final heat, the 19-year-o…
FoodHub plans to double its workforce as drive-thru opens
Restaurateur Marico Thomas plans to double his FoodHub workforce by hiring 150 more people.
The new staff will be split among FoodHub’s new location in St George, currently under renovation, their ren…
The new staff will be split among FoodHub’s new location in St George, currently under renovation, their ren…
Elbow Beach Cycles changes hands after 77 years
Elbow Beach Cycles in Paget is now in the hands of Scooter Mart.
Dolores Thomas, better known as ‘Mrs T’, handed the baton to Nick Thomson at Scooter Mart at the beginning of July, after decades of cy…
Dolores Thomas, better known as ‘Mrs T’, handed the baton to Nick Thomson at Scooter Mart at the beginning of July, after decades of cy…
More interest-rate increases ahead
Butterfield Bank’s increased interest rates on loans by half a percentage point comes with a warning that more increases are likely to come soon.
The bank absorbed a third of the 75-basis-point increa…
The bank absorbed a third of the 75-basis-point increa…
OBA warns of higher costs for borrowers
The leader of the OBA has warned consumers with variable interest-rate loans to brace themselves for higher payments, in light of the latest US Federal Reserve interest-rate increase.
“Overdraft fees …
“Overdraft fees …