R&Q see business growth
Gross written premiums were up by 92 per cent for the first three months of the year in the programme management business of Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd, the Bermudian-based non-life…
Royal Gazette
Craigs promoted at Canopius Group
Bermudian-based Charles Craigs has been promoted to group head of reinsurance at Canopius Group, the global specialty re/insurer with an operation on the island.
The move comes as the Jersey-domiciled…
The move comes as the Jersey-domiciled…
Bermuda banknote first to feature portrait of Queen to be auctioned in London
A Bermuda banknote believed to be the first bill in the world to feature a portrait of the Queen is expected to fetch £500 when it goes up for auction tomorrow.
The five shilling note was printed in …
The five shilling note was printed in …
Police seize firearm and drugs during routine vehicle check
A firearm and quantity of drugs were seized during a routine traffic stop in Southampton, police said today.
Officers were carrying out vehicle checks near Horseshoe Bay on Thursday night when they sa…
Officers were carrying out vehicle checks near Horseshoe Bay on Thursday night when they sa…
Belco urges people to trim trees to help avoid hurricane power outages
Homeowners are being advised to trim trees close to electricity cables ahead of hurricane season, which starts on Wednesday.
Energy provider Belco said that the majority of power outages are caused by…
Energy provider Belco said that the majority of power outages are caused by…
Pitcher and Brangman guide St David’s to victory over Bailey’s Bay
Sea Breeze Oval (Bailey’s Bay won toss): St David’s beat Bailey’s Bay by seven wickets
An unbroken century partnership between OJ Pitcher and wicketkeeper Ricardo Brangman carried St David’s to a…
An unbroken century partnership between OJ Pitcher and wicketkeeper Ricardo Brangman carried St David’s to a…
Wilson and Bascome help St George’s put Willow Cuts to the sword
Somerset Cricket Club (St George’s won toss): St George’s beat Willow Cuts by 100-runs
Temiko Wilson thumped a century and captain Onias Bascome claimed five wickets to power St George’s to a con…
Temiko Wilson thumped a century and captain Onias Bascome claimed five wickets to power St George’s to a con…
Adrian Burrows leads the way as Bridge brush aside PHC
PHC Field (Somerset Bridge won toss): Somerset Bridge beat PHC by four wickets
Interim captain, Adrian Burrows produced a match-winning batting performance to lead Somerset Bridge to a four-wick…
Budding triathlete Kelise Wade proves an all-action hero
Kelise Wade underlined her potential after achieving podium finishes in separate back-to-back events on Bermuda Day.
The 12-year-old Sandys Secondary Middle School student was the top female and secon…
The 12-year-old Sandys Secondary Middle School student was the top female and secon…
Donawa’s Solihull one game away from Football League
Justin Donawa and his Solihull Moors team-mates are 90 minutes away from a place in the English Football League after beating Chesterfield in the Vanarama National League play-off semi-final.
After fa…
After fa…
BMG has been Dell distributor for 30 years
Bermuda Microsystems Group is celebrating 30 years of business this month with a brand update that the company says reflects where it is as a business today and where it’s heading in the future.
The c…
The c…
Reinsurers mull relief package from Florida lawmakers
Bermuda reinsurers may opt for declining participation in the Florida property market ahead of the projected above average Atlantic storm season forecast by climatologists.
Even after the Florida legi…
Even after the Florida legi…
Panel talks financial solutions at climate summit
There is a big opportunity for the insurance industry in the arena of “speeding up transition” to a low carbon economy, said Richard Dudley, global head of climate strategy at Aon.
Mr Dudley was speak…
Mr Dudley was speak…
Industry to seek more ILS solutions
A third of reinsurance buyers will buy more, or significantly, more reinsurance protection during his midyear renewal season, according to an industry survey.
While 22.5 per cent said they will buy le…
While 22.5 per cent said they will buy le…
Care home under financial pressure due to cost of Covid regulations
The island’s largest care home for seniors is struggling with severe financial challenges due to stringent Covid-19 regulations, The Royal Gazette can reveal.
Westmeath Residential and Nursing Home, a…
Westmeath Residential and Nursing Home, a…
‘We’d done what was required but we were in limbo’
A cruise visitor called for Bermuda’s Travel Authorisation Form to be scrapped and replaced with a straight $40 fee after witnessing chaos caused by applications snags.
A Canadian resident who travell…
A Canadian resident who travell…
Azores flights to resume in June
Direct flights to the Azores are scheduled to return next month, while service to Toronto slightly increases.
However, the British Airways service to London is set to be reduced for much of the month….
However, the British Airways service to London is set to be reduced for much of the month….
Junius Burrows (1932-2022): Business founder trained dozens of plumbers
An industrious West End plumber and pillar of the Somerset community trained dozens in the trade, leaving an enduring mark on businesses and residences across the island.
Junius Burrows, known to all …
Junius Burrows, known to all …
OBA redoubles criticism of TA form
Revelations that the Government’s much criticised Travel Authorisation form is now a money-raising mechanism rather than an anti-Covid agent has intensified opposition demands for it to be scrapped.
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Bermuda contingent make welcome return to Open Championships
The Bermuda Volleyball Association will have a men’s and women’s team competing in the USA Volleyball Open National Championships in Orlando, Florida, which start today.
The men will be playing under …
The men will be playing under …
Military music fest at Dockyard
An afternoon of entertainment from the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Band & Corps of Drums reinforced by civilian musicians today closed Heritage Month on a high note.
The audience of hundreds in the V…
The audience of hundreds in the V…
The Royal Bermuda Regiment Celebration Concert
The Royal Bermuda Regiment Celebration Concert (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
First Atlantic Commerce joins fintech association
The Bermudian online payment solutions provider, First Atlantic Commerce, has announced an alliance with the FinTech Association of Trinidad & Tobago, a not-for-profit organisation that provides o…
Yacht makes landfall safely
A sailboat that lost contact with officials en route to Canada has been located with everyone on board safe.
The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre was called to assist Canadian and US authorities wit…
The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre was called to assist Canadian and US authorities wit…
Last chance to be assessed for next Regiment recruit camp
The Royal Bermuda Regiment is on the lookout for fresh recruits for its next camp.
A spokesman said the RBR will host its next recruit camp from July 3 to July 16, and would hold its final assessment …
A spokesman said the RBR will host its next recruit camp from July 3 to July 16, and would hold its final assessment …
Woman injured after Middle Road, Devonshire crash
A woman was taken to hospital this afternoon after her car was in collision with a Belco pole in Devonshire.
A police spokeswoman said that at about noon, officers came across the scene of a single-ve…
A police spokeswoman said that at about noon, officers came across the scene of a single-ve…
Valaris grows leadership team
Three new members have been appointed to the executive management committee at Valaris Limited, the Bermudian-based offshore drilling company.
Chris Weber will join Valaris as senior vice-president an…
Chris Weber will join Valaris as senior vice-president an…
Latin American expansion for Bermuda insurer
The insurance division of Bermudian-based Everest Re Group Ltd has expanded into Latin America after receiving regulatory approval to operate in Chile.
Everest Insurance will do so under the name Ever…
Everest Insurance will do so under the name Ever…
Rating concerns over R&Q equity raise
The refusal by shareholders to sanction the sale of Bermudian-based Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd has had a negative impact on the ratings assigned to the company and three of its subs…
Teenage crash victim recovering
A 17-year-old man who was found lying unresponsive in the road after a suspected motorcycle crash is continuing to recover in hospital, police said today.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said the …
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said the …
Unresponsive man in ICU after being found lying in road
A man is being treated in the intensive care unit this morning after he was found unresponsive, with potentially life-threatening injuries, last night in Camp Hill Road, Southampton, according to poli…
College student Isabelle Dutranoit the new queen of the Derby
Isabelle Dutranoit claimed a spectacular women’s victory in her Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby debut yesterday when she ran an impressive race to finish twelfth overall in 1hr 24min 38sec.
Dutranoit, be…
Dutranoit, be…
Smiling assassin Chris Estwanik romps to eighth derby win
Chris Estwanik won an eighth Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby when he defended his title with a strong run from Somerset to Bernard Park.
Estwanik clocked a winning time of 1hr 10min 14sec to win comfortab…
Estwanik clocked a winning time of 1hr 10min 14sec to win comfortab…
Dominique Mayho completes full house of Sinclair Packwood Memorial wins
Dominique Mayho claimed his fifth Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race title to pull two ahead of Kris Hedges and Wayne Scott, and put further daylight between he and rivals for the title of the event’s be…
Triumph over tragedy: amputee Shawnita Furbert fulfils big-race ambition
Shawnita Furbert achieved a remarkable milestone on the road to recovery from serious injuries suffered in a traffic collision by participating in the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby.
Against great odds, …
Against great odds, …
Are you prepared for hurricane season?
It struck in ferociously with 150mph winds in the late afternoon. The turmoil was relentless for 12 hours straight through the night.
On the shore line, solid stone homes collapsing under the assault …
On the shore line, solid stone homes collapsing under the assault …
Have a fun vacation – but make sure you can afford it
Summer’s just around the corner, which means you might be thinking about one of my favourite things: vacation! In fact, I always joke that vacation planning is basically one of my spiritual gifts. But…
‘Proud to be Bermudian’
Expectant crowds thronged Hamilton from early yesterday — with a few even getting set up the night before — eager to welcome back the festivities of Bermuda Day.
Speaking well before the first Bermuda…
Speaking well before the first Bermuda…
Ukraine aid worker: ‘It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made’
A Bermudian who recently moved to Ukraine to carry out humanitarian work is applying for a one-year residency to continue his efforts in the war-torn country.
Jason Rhind, a former Royal Bermuda Regi…
Jason Rhind, a former Royal Bermuda Regi…
Unresponsive man found lying in road
A man with potentially life-threatening injuries was found lying unresponsive this evening in Camp Hill Road, Southampton, according to police.
A spokesman said that the man was found near the junctio…
A spokesman said that the man was found near the junctio…
43rd Bermuda Day Parade
43rd Bermuda Day Parade (Photographs By Akil Simmons)
American Airlines to resume New York flights in November
Year-round daily flights from Bermuda to New York’s JFK airport will resume in November from American Airlines, the Bermuda Tourism Authority has announced.
The BTA said the restored flights, halted i…
The BTA said the restored flights, halted i…
Canadian authorities looking for late yacht
Bermuda Maritime Operations have been assisting Canadian and US authorities with broadcast inquiries at sea after a sailboat that left Bermuda for Nova Scotia on May 16 prompted concerns.
A staff memb…
A staff memb…
Marathon man closes in on $500,000 raised for children’s cancer charity
A labour of love by an insurance executive who lost his wife to cancer is closing in on a half-million dollars raised for research into the disease.
Kevin Maloney, who has run in Bermuda events to rai…
Kevin Maloney, who has run in Bermuda events to rai…
Fight Night Champion professional card off after Jamaicans miss flight
Fight Night Champion has been postponed because of complications getting the Jamaican contingent into Bermuda for the professional card to proceed as scheduled at The Shed in Dockyard tomorrow.
The pr…
The pr…
UK officials get closer look at environmental programmes
Bermuda’s marine conservation got an up-close viewing by British officials as Paul Candler, director of the Overseas Territories directorate in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, called…
Live: Bermuda Day Parade is back as thousands turn out in Hamilton
An expectant crowd set up today in Hamilton in pent-up anticipation of Bermuda Day’s return as parade participants made their final preparations.
Lined with tents and thumping with music, Front Street…
Lined with tents and thumping with music, Front Street…
Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby
Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
Leaders celebrate coming together for Bermuda Day
Messages of goodwill for Bermuda Day 2022 came from David Burt, the Premier, as well as Ernest Peets, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, and Cole Simons, the Leader of the Opposition.
Mr Burt t…
Mr Burt t…
Bus Terminal kiosk hours reduced
Due to staff shortages, the Hamilton Bus Terminal kiosk has reduced hours for the second week in a row.
The kiosk is open from 8.45am to 4.30m today, from 8.15am to 4pm tomorrow and on Sunday, the ho…
The kiosk is open from 8.45am to 4.30m today, from 8.15am to 4pm tomorrow and on Sunday, the ho…