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Arch Capital nets more than $2B for the year

February 10, 2022

Arch Capital Group Ltd has reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.09 billion for fiscal year 2021.
That compares with net income of $1.36 billion for the prior fiscal year.
The Ber…

Rhoades to lead Hamilton’s new

February 10, 2022

Clay Rhoades has been named CEO of Hamilton Select Insurance Inc, a US excess and surplus lines insurer formed by Bermudian-headquartered global re/insurer Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd.
The newly-laun…

World Rugby Classic mourns death of former player Tom Kiernan

February 10, 2022

Tributes have been paid to one of the first international players to showcase their skills in the World Rugby Classic in Bermuda.
Tom Kiernan, the former captain of Ireland and the Lions, has died in …

October date confirmed for 2022 World Rugby Classic

February 10, 2022

The annual World Rugby Classic is on the move.
This year’s event has been brought forward from its traditional November dates and will instead take place in October to avoid scheduling conflicts with…

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Police raid nets cash and suspected cocaine

February 10, 2022

A police raid netted a suspected haul of cocaine and other drugs today.
A spokesman said cash was also seized in the raid on a house in Deepdale Road, Pembroke as part of the service’s crime-busting O…

Local development tour set to provide more opportunities for professional and amateur golfers

February 10, 2022

A developmental golf tour has been created to afford more competitive opportunities for local professional and low handicap amateur players.
The inaugural Moon Gate Tour, the brainchild of professiona…

CrossTower in fintech funded movie

February 10, 2022

CrossTower, the crypto and digital asset exchange with an office in Bermuda, has partnered with Arabian Camels, a non-fungible token (NFT) community that is making a first-of-its-kind Hollywood movie….

Apex expands presence in India

February 10, 2022

Apex Group Ltd has acquired Best Alternative Advisory Services, an Indian-based, specialised financial services provider.
The Bermudian-based global financial services provider said the acquisition of…

Record growth positions Everest Re for 2022

February 10, 2022

Bermudian-based Everest Re Group Ltd, the global re/insurer, has reported net income of $1.38 billion for fiscal year 2021, representing a total shareholder return of 14.7 per cent.
That compares with…

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City police patrols to cut antisocial activity extend their area

February 10, 2022

Extra police officers on patrol in Hamilton to cut down on crime and antisocial behaviour are to extend their coverage of the city, it was announced today.
Two officers will patrol the city four hours…

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Government website back up after earlier crash

February 10, 2022

The Government’s website is now operational after crashing earlier today.
A spokeswoman said that it had experienced “a significant online outage”, which resulted in disruptions to a number of online …

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Ferry staff get training designed to help disabled passengers

February 10, 2022

Ferry crew members have undergone special training to help make travel on the service a better experience for the disabled.
A total of 22 frontline ferry staff took part in the training, organised by …

PHC close gap on Town after hard-fought win over Hood

February 10, 2022

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PHC kept the title race wide open last night when a dramatic late winner by Enrique Russell earned them the three points at Goose Gosling Field, against a battling Robin Ho…

Goals arrive late as wasteful Somerset let St George’s off the hook

February 10, 2022

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Somerset Trojans were left to rue a raft of missed opportunities after being held to a draw by injury-ravaged St George’s Colts, in an entertaining Premier …

Sebastian Kempe sets sights on 2024 Olympics

February 10, 2022

Sebastian Kempe has targeted competing at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
The Bermudian hopes to showcase his talents in the single-handed, one-design Laser dinghy at the next Games, after …

Rosewood cited as best in Bermuda

February 10, 2022

Rosewood Bermuda has been ranked as the best hotel in Bermuda in US News and World Report’s 12th annual ranking of the best hotels on the island and beyond.
Ranked second and third are Hamilton Prince…

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Police officer injured in training exercise sues for negligence

February 10, 2022

A police officer injured during a training exercise is suing the Bermuda Police Service for negligence.
Pc Joseph Reynolds broke his ankle while playing the role of a suspect during the exercise at Bu…

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Finance minister’s five-day New York trip cost more than $8,000

February 10, 2022

The finance minister spent more than $1,000 a night on hotel bills over a five-day stay in New York, it has been revealed.
Curtis Dickinson, accompanied by an official, spent $8,331 of public funds on…

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Witness tells court that accused killer confessed to murder

February 10, 2022

An accused killer confessed to a murder months after the fatal shooting, the Supreme Court heard.
A witness, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, told the court that Taaj Muhammad had told her …

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Government House refuses to release report into misconduct claims against a former Police Commissioner

February 10, 2022

Government House has refused to release the findings of an inquiry into claims of gross misconduct against former police commissioner Stephen Corbishley.
Deputy Governor Alison Crocket told The Royal …

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Pressure group says meeting was ‘fruitless’

February 10, 2022

A pressure group opposing certain Covid-19 regulations for children have described a virtual meeting held with health officials yesterday as “completely fruitless”.
Us For Them Bermuda representatives…

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HRC seeks applications for Human Rights Tribunal

February 10, 2022

The recruitment process for a new Human Rights Tribunal panel has begun with a selection committee seeking applications.
Seth Darrell, head of the Selection and Appointment Committee (SAC) for Human R…