Marriage Officer: JOHN LEE | Government of Bermuda
APPOINTMENT OF MARRIAGE OFFICER
Bermuda’s Involvement in Blue Shield
As a small island nation, having the resources to manage and enforce our protections has always been a challenge. However, the public will recall the announcement last November that Bermuda became the first Overseas Territory to join Blue Shield, soon bringing this to an end.
During their visit this week, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting the UK Blue Shield Team consisting of Mrs Kylie Bamford from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Mrs Joanna Stockill and Mr Andrew Deary, both from the Marine Management Organisation.
QBE Appoint Melanie Lopes As Assistant VP
| QBE Re has appointed Melanie Lopes as Assistant Vice President, Lead Treaty Underwriter to its expanding Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Mel joins from SiriusPoint where she was most recently Assistant Vice President, Property Underwriter. She was previously Assistant Vice President, Specialty Underwriting prior to the merger between Third Point Re/Sirius Group. “In her new […]
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AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings To Sutton Life
| AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A-[Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] to Sutton Life Re Ltd, and the outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Sutton Life Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very […]
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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Feb 2 2022
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 2] include appointment of marriage officer, acting appointments, appointments, cancellation of registration and notice of intended marriage. Marriage Officer: John Lee Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Appointment of Marriage Officer Notice ID: GN0169/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 02 February 2022 Appointment Of […]
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Wells On His Season, Bristol City, Future & More
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells admits he was disappointed a loan move to Sky Bet Championship rivals Cardiff City fell through but is fully committed to helping Bristol City finish the season strongly. Wells was subject to two late loan bids from the struggling Bluebirds, who are seventeenth in the league table, just four […]
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Weather Forecast For Thursday February 3
| Thursday, February 3 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 7.12am and sunset […]
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Bank shares fall 45 cents on NYSE
The RG/BSX Index rose 4.77 points (0.18 per cent) to close at 2,669.99 after one issue traded on the main domestic board of the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Argus Group Holdings Ltd. finished 20 cents (3….
Argus Group Holdings Ltd. finished 20 cents (3….
Acting Appointment: DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT | Government of Bermuda
Elaine Blair-Christopher, Procurement Manager, Office of Procurement and Project Management has been appointed to act as Director, Office of Proc
RTN: Sapper Lane Road Closure Notice | Government of Bermuda
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKSROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1947
BERMUDA AIRPORT AUTHORITY APPOINTMENTS | Government of Bermuda
The Minister of Transport is pleased to make the following appointments. BERMUDA AIRPORT AUTHORITYChairman – Ms Lovitta FoggoDeputy Chairman – Mr. Marshall Minors
Minister: Blue Shield To Assist Ocean Protection
| The island is now taking part in the Blue Shield programme, which “provides comprehensive tools to the Overseas Territories to defend their seas against illegal activities and offers a suite of support,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said today. Minister Roban said, “As a small island nation, having the resources to manage and enforce […]
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12.30pm Thurs: Minister Peets & Minister Roban
| Minister of Youth, Culture & Sport Dr. Ernest Peets and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban will be joining Bernews at 12.30pm on Thursday [Feb 3] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with this BNV to be held in two-parts, Minister Peets will be on at 12.30pm, with Minister Roban […]
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Record net income of $8.5B for Chubb
Swiss-domiciled Chubb Limited, which has operations in 54 countries and territories including deep roots in Bermuda, has reported record net income of $8.54 billion and record core operating income of…
BMA Cancels Insurance Registration Of Signify
| The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has cancelled the insurance registration of Signify Insurance Ltd. for “breaches of the Insurance Act 1978.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] has cancelled the insurance registration of Signify Insurance Ltd. [Company], a Class 1 insurer, for breaches of the Insurance Act 1978 [Insurance Act]. “Exercising […]
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Local Coaches Complete Cricket Course
| The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has announced that three local coaches — Shane Hollis, Courtney Trott and Calvin Waldron – have received their Cricket Accreditation and Elite High-Performance qualifications through online courses. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board is pleased to announce that three local coaches have received their Cricket Accreditation and Elite High-Performance qualifications […]
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BMA cancels registration of Signify Insurance Ltd
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has cancelled the insurance registration of Signify Insurance Ltd, a Class 1 insurer, for breaches of the Insurance Act 1978.
The BMA said that exercising its powers to …
The BMA said that exercising its powers to …
Local cricket coaches pass online courses
Three local coaches have received their cricket accreditation and Elite High-Performance qualifications through online courses, the Bermuda Cricket Board announced yesterday.
Shane Hollis, Courtney T…
Shane Hollis, Courtney T…
Premier Discusses Berpay Platform With CEO
| Premier David Burt recently met with Melvin Dickinson, the CEO of local start-up Berpay, where they discussed his new digital platform. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “Met with CEO Melvin Dickinson of local start-up Berpay who presented his company’s digital platform designed to reduce online transaction fees for customers and merchants. It is […]
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Lopes appointed to growing QBE team
QBE Re has expanded its Bermuda team with the appointment of Melanie Lopes as assistant vice-president, lead treaty underwriter.
Ms Lopes joins from Bermudian-headquartered re/insurer SiriusPoint wher…
Ms Lopes joins from Bermudian-headquartered re/insurer SiriusPoint wher…
Catalina clarifies strategy, delivers results
Industry veteran Ian Parker has been appointed group chief executive officer at Catalina Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd.
Mr Parker succeeds Bruce Hemphill, who stepped in as interim CEO from the role of non-…
Mr Parker succeeds Bruce Hemphill, who stepped in as interim CEO from the role of non-…
Nephila Capital close MGA sale
The sale of managing general agency Velocity Risk Underwriters LLC by Bermudian-headquartered ILS fund manager Nephila Capital has closed.
The catastrophe-focused property and specialty insurance risk…
The catastrophe-focused property and specialty insurance risk…
Sutton Life Re assigned excellent ratings
AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) to recently-established Bermudian-based reinsurer Sutton Life Re Ltd.
The ou…
The ou…
Parameter Climate poised for market transition
Ralph Renner has joined as partner and head of origination at Parameter Climate, the full-service parametric climate underwriting, advisory and distribution firm that is part-owned by Bermudian-headqu…
Duo Represent Universities At Indoor Meets
| Two Bermuda track athletes represented their universities in indoor meets in the United States. Stephan Dill Stephan Dill and his Johnson C. Smith University men’s track and field teammates competed in the South Carolina Invitational in Columbia, South Carolina. Dill competed in the men’s 60 meter qualifiers clocking a time of 7.07 finishing 36th. Nathan Simons […]
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Touch of Red rounding into good form
A Touch of Red produced his best showing of the season, as harness racing resumed from a three-week hiatus at the National Equestrian Centre last weekend.
Arnold Manders’s gelding swept both heats com…
Arnold Manders’s gelding swept both heats com…
Photos: BNT ‘My Bermuda’ Art Competition
| The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] announced the winners of the student art competition “My Bermuda”, which saw 172 entries from primary, middle, secondary and home schools across the island. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust is pleased to announce the winners of the student art competition “My Bermuda”, sponsored by SOMPO International. “The competition, held […]
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1.30pm Live: Minister On Blue Shield Programme
| Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban will be holding a press conference at 1.30pm this afternoon [Feb 2] to “provide an update on Bermuda’s involvement with Blue Shield.” It was previously announced that Bermuda is the first British Overseas Territory to join Blue Shield, a “new UK Government initiative aimed at tackling illegal fishing and […]
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New members of taxi association executive named
The Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association has elected new members to its executive.
Leo Simmons and Mark Gibbons join Kuane Smith as owner representatives and Kaiwan Trott, Tiara Webb, and Ast…
Leo Simmons and Mark Gibbons join Kuane Smith as owner representatives and Kaiwan Trott, Tiara Webb, and Ast…
YouthVision Launches Visionz Magazine Online
| YouthVision Promotions has launched Visionz Magazine, Bermuda’s “exclusive anti-violence magazine.” A spokesperson said, “YouthVision Promotions has now launched Visionz Magazine, Bermuda’s exclusive anti-violence magazine, to an online platform.” Desmond Crockwell, Director of YouthVision, said, “Over the past two years, Bermuda has been hit hard by the impacts of Covid. Restrictions have caused mass gatherings, such […]
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Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre’s reduced hours to continue through February
Reduced hours at the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre will be in place until at least the end of the month, a Bermuda Hospitals Board spokeswoman said.
The UCC in St David’s will be open for evenings onl…
The UCC in St David’s will be open for evenings onl…
Lamb Foggo Centre Hour Changes Extended
| The Bermuda Hospitals Board announced that the “change in hours at the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] will continue to the end of February at which time it will be re-assessed.” A spokesperson said, “The UCC is currently open from 6pm to 10pm Monday to Friday and 9am -9pm on Saturday and Sunday. The […]
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KPMG Hackathon Set For February 26 & 27
| KPMG’s global Youth Empowerment AI Hackathon, supported by Microsoft, Enactus and UNESCO, will take place on February 26 and February 27. A spokesperson said, “KPMG announces their global Youth Empowerment AI Hackathon supported by Microsoft, Enactus and UNESCO, will take place February 26-27, 2022. It is being organized within the framework of UNESCO’s Global Education […]
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Dolphins Swim Team Withdraws From BASA
| The Dolphins Swim Team “has taken the decision to withdraw from membership of the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association,” saying that “whilst we recognise that producing competitive athletes is important, we believe that a broad approach to good health, fitness, participation, and sportsmanship is vital.” A spokesperson said, “The Dolphins Swim Team of Bermuda announces renewed […]
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Jasmine Spence On Football, Training & More
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Jasmine Spence had deserted her childhood dream of playing professional football long before she was offered a trial at Milton Keynes Dons Women. The 23-year-old had not trained for more than two years when she nervously pulled on her boots ahead of her first training session for the MK Dons Women’s Development […]
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BTA CEO On Impact Of Travel Authorization Form
| “We are working with the Ministry of Health to redefine and redesign the travel authorization, hopefully, to make it easier and simpler for everyone,” Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Charles Jeffers II said. This was from Mr Jeffers during a live BNV interview where he answered some reader questions, with two pertaining to aspects surrounding the […]
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Ayleal Dill Scores Twice In Eastwood U21 Win
| Ayleal Dill was recently in action with the Eastwood Under 21 team in a winning effort against Derby. Dill opened the scoring in the early stages of the first half with a rebound, which was followed close behind with the second goal, also from a rebound, with both balls hitting the goal post and Dill […]
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Kenni Thompson loving life in London, looking to shine with Bermuda
Kenni Thompson is hopeful her positive start to life with FA Women’s Championship team London City Lionesses will help lead to the fulfilment of international ambitions, as well as encourage upcoming …
Last quarter-final spots up for grabs in Friendship and Shield competitions
Devonshire Cougars and Somerset Eagles will battle for the remaining quarter-final spot in the Friendship Trophy when they meet in the final preliminary round match at Devonshire Rec tonight.
Night fo…
Night fo…
AM Best now rates DUAE’s
AM Best has released a new methodology, Best’s Performance Assessment for Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprises.
In this methodology, AM Best introduces the Best’s Performance Assessment, which…
In this methodology, AM Best introduces the Best’s Performance Assessment, which…
Gia’s new business is for anime lovers
When Gia Eversley-Brooks had a soft launch for anime product business Weebs on the Rock a month ago, she was unsure how her products would be received.
She imagined months of slogging to build up a lo…
She imagined months of slogging to build up a lo…