Bermuda News Updates

Concacaf Launches New WhatsApp Channels

October 9, 2023

Concacaf has embraced the new WhatsApp Channels service launched by Meta, engaging over 1.6 million fans and providing a private way for followers to access the latest updates and content related to football in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. A spokesperson said, “Concacaf has upped its digital engagement game with the governing body […]

Sensational scissor kick from Domico Coddington seals win for Devonshire Cougars

October 8, 2023

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Devonshire Cougars recorded their second win in as many league matches to remain among the early Premier Division leaders after beating defending champions PHC on Sunda…

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PLP Pay Tribute To The Late Sheila Burrows

October 8, 2023

The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] paid tribute to the late Sheila Burrows, saying she “dedicated her time and efforts to the upliftment of her fellow Bermudians from all walks of life.” Progressive Labour Party [PLP] leader Premier David Burt said, “Today, on what would have been her 88th birthday, the Progressive Labour Party honours the […]

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Photos & Video: Fundraising Walk-A-Thon Held

October 8, 2023

A walk-a-thon was held today [Oct 8] in memory of Le-Jai Simmons in an effort to raise funds to promote asthma awareness. Lindsay Bishop, Director of Asthma Education at Open Airways, said, “Open Airways wishes to express their gratitude to the family and friends of Le-Jai Simmons, who sadly died of asthma as a young […]

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Photos: Bermuda Gold Cup Sailing Event

October 8, 2023

Swedish skipper Johnie Berntsson won the King Edward VII Gold Cup, the championship trophy of the Bermuda Gold Cup match racing tournament, for the third time since 2008. The Berntsson Racing Team—including Herman Andersson on tactics, Björn Lundgren on mainsail trim and Patrik Sturesson on headsail trim—finished the regatta with a perfect score of 11-0 […]

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Swan Marks Bermuda Open Victory Anniversary

October 8, 2023

Kim Swan, a former PGA European Tour Player and three-time Bermuda Open Champion, is celebrating the anniversary of his 1983 Bermuda Open victory. A spokesperson said, “Kim Swan has revealed that he is celebrating an important milestone to encourage seniors in Bermuda to continue to set goals, dream of success, and use their experience and […]

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Football: Aaliyah Nolan Scores For Bradford

October 8, 2023

Aaliyah Nolan scored her fourth goal this season in Bradford City Women’s 7-0 hammering of Hartlepool at home in the North East Regional Women’s Football League today [October 8]. The Bermuda women’s national team striker has been in fine form since joining Bradford in the summer, scoring a hat-trick on her debut in a 5-2 […]

London Steede heads last-minute winner for North Village

October 8, 2023

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London Steede came off the bench and headed a last-minute winner to give North Village a scrappy victory at Bernard Park yesterday.
A stunning Tre Ming free-kick…

Tired St George’s pick up first league win of season

October 8, 2023

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St. George’s Colts scored a goal in each half and then had to hold off a late surge by a stubborn X-Roads to pick up their first Premier Division points of the season.
Goa…

More than 300 swimmers brave tough conditions in Round the Sound Swim

October 8, 2023

Andrew McConnell made a splash by claiming victory in the main event of the Round the Sound swim.
Competing among a strong field of 57 swimmers in the long-distance event, the 10k swim from Villa Mont…

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Weather Forecast For Monday October 9

October 8, 2023

Monday, October 9 is expected to see thunderstorms in the morning, then cloudy skies late, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7:18am […]

Appleby partner Duncan Card to feature at Convergence 2023

October 8, 2023

Appleby partner Duncan Card is to feature on a panel at the Convergence 2023 conference presented by ILS Bermuda.
Mr Card, a member of the firm’s global technology and innovation practice, will appear…

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Tennis: Mixed Day For Madeiros In Invitational

October 8, 2023

Shelby Madeiros and her Siena Women’s Tennis teammates continued competing in the Colgate Invitational on the J.W. Abrahamson Tennis Courts in Hamilton, New York. In the Singles C Flight 3/4 Final, Madeiros went down to her teammate Jade Gautier 8-5. After a First Round Bye, Madeiros and Gautier teamed up and defeated Sasha Herman and […]

Seamus Fearon takes on new role at Arch Capital Group

October 8, 2023

Arch Capital Group has promoted Seamus Fearon to the position of CEO, international mortgage, in the company’s Global Mortgage Group.
He was most recently executive vice-president, credit risk transfe…

Bermuda insurers support insurtech’s $20m funding round

October 8, 2023

Three Bermudian-based insurers have participated in a $20 million Series A financing round in support of New York-headquartered Reserv, the AI-driven insurance claims processing insurtech.
This latest…

‘Sluggo’ makes trip worthwhile for Panama cricketers

October 8, 2023

Memories last forever and so it is that the lore of Dwayne “Sluggo” Leverock’s diving catch during the 2007 World Cup famously lives on within the annals of world cricket.
Leverock’s famous moment cam…

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City Announces Tasting Village Food Vendors

October 8, 2023

The City of Hamilton has announced the list of vendors that will be participating in the Tasting Village on October 15 as part of the Taste of Bermuda food festival. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is excited to announce the list of vendors taking part in the Tasting Village on Sunday, October 15th […]

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Panamanian Cricketers Thrilled To Meet Sluggo

October 8, 2023

[Written by Patrick Bean] It is said that pictures say a thousand words and memories last forever, and so it is that the legend of Dwayne [Sluggo] Leverock’s superlative, diving catch and gleeful celebration during the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies lives on in the history of world cricket. At a time when […]

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Reggie Lambe Wins Award For Top Performance

October 8, 2023

Reggie Lambe was voted the clubhouse player of the match in Braintree Town’s 1-1 draw at home to Bath City in the Vanarama National League South yesterday [October 7]. The midfielder will join up with the Bermuda national team this week to prepare for their back-to-back games against Belize in the Concacaf Nations League. “Our […]

HSCM appoints Jeff Sangster as COO and head of strategy

October 8, 2023

Bermudian-based Hudson Structured Capital Management Ltd, which does its (re)insurance business as HSCM Bermuda, has appointed Jeff Sangster as chief operating officer and head of strategy.
Mr Sangste…

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Gian Piovanetti Wins RenaissanceRe Gold Cup

October 8, 2023

Gian Marco Piovanetti, a 15-year-old Optimist sailor from Puerto Rico, won the 2023 RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup with a dominant performance, particularly in the heavier winds of Day 2. A spokesperson said, “Piovanetti [below] counted seven top-three finishes, including four race wins, in the eight-race series and finished with the low net score of 12 […]

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Nisbett Continues Competing In Woodlands

October 8, 2023

Patrick Nisbett continued competing in the CSI 2*/1*/YH1* Woodlands International Horse Jumping event. On day two, Nisbett competed on two horses. In the 1.35m CSI2* Table A 2 Phases Special Class, Nisbett riding Kamille Van De Lindenhove Z finished 2nd with a Clear Round time of 28.00. Nisbett also mounted Un Diamant Ress Z in […]

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Justin Donawa Scores In Alatrincham Win

October 8, 2023

Justin Donawa scored his second goal this season in Altrincham’s 2-0 win away to Gateshead in the Vanarama National League yesterday [October 7]. Donawa, who has been recalled to the Bermuda squad for their upcoming Concacaf Nations League group matches against Belize, came on as a late substitute and netted in the 93rd minute. The […]

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Sailing: Berntsson Wins Bermuda Gold Cup

October 8, 2023

Swedish skipper Johnie Berntsson won the King Edward VII Gold Cup, the championship trophy of the Bermuda Gold Cup match racing tournament, for the third time since 2008. A spokesperson said, “Hosted by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, the Bermuda Gold Cup is a World Championship event of the World Match Racing Tour. “The Berntsson […]

Paget victory comforts Antwan Russell after death of father

October 8, 2023

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Paget Lions gave coach Antwan Russell a bittersweet moment as they played their hearts out to defeat Dandy Town Hornets at Goose Gosling Field on Saturday night.
Omari Tucker…

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Radian Closes $353 Million Notes Transaction

October 8, 2023

Radian Group Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Radian Guaranty Inc. has obtained $353 million of fully collateralized excess of loss reinsurance coverage from Eagle Re 2023-1 Ltd. A spokesperson said, “The excess of loss reinsurance covers eligible mortgage insurance policies written by Radian Guaranty from April 1 to December 31, 2022. Eagle Re […]

Gianmarco Piovanetti wins RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup

October 7, 2023

Gianmarco Piovanetti capped a dominant display by winning the RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup at his first attempt.
The Puerto Rican sailor was declared the winner after the final day of the fleet racin…

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Photos & Video: Warwick Academy Market Fair

October 7, 2023

Warwick Academy held a Homecoming Fair and Artisan Market today [Oct 7] from 10.00am to 3.00pm. The event included the market, games, food stalls, musical performances, tours of the school, a staff dunking tank, and more. Related Stories Photos, Video & 360: Warwick Academy Fair Photos: Warwick Academy Cardboard Boat Heats Photos: 9/11 Wreath Laying […]

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Fuel Adjustment Rate – Remarks from The Hon. Walter Roban, JP MP, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs

October 7, 2023

Good afternoon members of the public and the media,

I am very happy that you are here today to witness this press conference.

I am here today to speak about the recently announced Fuel Adjustment Rate or FAR increase.

Hearing about the increase earlier this week, on October 4th, I was given an official appraisal of the FAR increase and the decrease in the Feed-In Tariff, or FIT. Later that day, I responded to the press expressing my concern and now take this opportunity to share what the Ministry of Home Affairs is actively pursuing.

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Cricket: Canada Qualify After Defeating Bermuda

October 7, 2023

Bermuda have suffered heartbreak in their bid to qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after losing to Canada by 39 runs in a pivotal match at the North Field, National Sports Centre, today [October 7]. Although Bermuda led Canada, the tournament favourites, by two points heading into the clash, they needed to win […]

Johnie Berntsson wins Bermuda Gold Cup after final day is cancelled

October 7, 2023

Johnie Berntsson was all smiles after winning the prestigious Bermuda Gold Cup for the third time on Saturday.
The Swedish helmsman, who was winning the event for the first time in seven years, and hi…

World Cup heartbreak for Bermuda

October 7, 2023

North Field (Bermuda won toss): Canada (2pts) beat Bermuda (0) by 39 runs

There was heartbreak for Bermuda when they lost to Canada to lose out on qualification for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket Wor…

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Weather Forecast For Sunday October 8

October 7, 2023

Sunday, October 8 is expected to see partly cloudy skies during the morning hours, and will become overcast in the afternoon; with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near […]

Bermuda market veteran appointed Ascot Group CFO

October 7, 2023

Ascot Group Limited, the Bermudian-based global specialty insurance company, has appointed Mark Wilcox as its new group chief financial officer.
Former RenaissanceRe executive Mr Wilcox will report to…

News / Royal Gazette

‘Happy place’ inspires pupils’ artwork

October 7, 2023

Pupils focused on their “happy place” in an art contest that showcased their creativity and talent.
The winners of the seventh annual Student Art and Digital Competition were announced by the Mirrors …

News / Royal Gazette

Pets blessed at special service

October 7, 2023

The Unfinished Church in St George’s went to the dogs on Sunday as congregants brought their pets for spiritual sustenance.
The Anglican Parish of St George’s celebrated the Feast of St Francis of Ass…

News / Royal Gazette

Vendors announced for City food festival

October 7, 2023

Organisers of an annual food festival have announced the line-up of vendors for its flagship event.
The Tasting Village will see 36 vendors spread across Front Street on October 15 alongside culinary …

News / Royal Gazette

Argus staff pitch in to clear trash in KBB’s beach clean-up

October 7, 2023

Volunteers from the Argus Group took to the coast to clear almost 500lb of trash from Bermuda’s shores.
The 30 volunteers worked alongside Keep Bermuda Beautiful during its annual Coastal Clean-Up at …

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Police, Ministry, Schools, Shops To Work Together

October 7, 2023

“As part of ongoing efforts to address the issue of anti-social behaviour involving schoolchildren in the City of Hamilton, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS], will be working in partnership with the Ministry of Education, private schools and shopkeepers in and around the Washington Mall area of the City of Hamilton with a view to reducing […]

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Bermingham Photo Used As Ginsburg Stamp

October 7, 2023

[Written by Stephen Wright] A photograph taken by a former Bermuda policeman of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the late Supreme Court Justice, has been depicted on a postage stamp released by the US Postal Service on Monday [October 2]. Philip Bermingham, who served in the Bermuda Police from 1972 to 1978, became interested in photography as […]

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Nesbitt Returns To International Competition

October 7, 2023

Patrick Nesbitt made his return to international competition at the CSI 2*/1*/YH1* Woodlands International Horse Jumping event. On the first day, Nesbitt competed with two horses. In the 1.35m CSI2* Table A Against the Clock Class, Nisbett riding Kamille Van De Lindenhove Z finished 7th with a clear round time of 61.65. Nisbett also rode […]

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Argus Group Participates In KBB Coastal Cleanup

October 7, 2023

The Argus Group participated in the Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] Coastal Clean-Up, with 30 employees volunteering their time to collect an estimated 480 pounds of trash along the coastline at Admiralty House. A spokesperson said, “The Argus Group is proud to announce its participation in the Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] Coastal Clean-Up on September 29th, […]

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BFA: Men’s Football Team Named For CNL

October 7, 2023

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the Senior Men’s National team selected for the October 2023 match window of the 2023 Concacaf Nations League [CNL] Group Phase. A spokesperson said, “The selected team sees a few changes in the roster following the September match window. These changes allow the coaching staff to include and evaluate […]

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Madeiros Advances To Invitational 3/4 Final

October 7, 2023

Shelby Madeiros and her Siena Women’s Tennis teammates continued competing in the Colgate Invitational on the J.W. Abrahamson Tennis Courts in Hamilton, New York. In the Singles C Flight 3/4 Semi-Finals, Madeiros defeated Freeman from Lila Hamilton 8-3. Related Stories Tennis: Bermuda Defeat Antigua & Barbuda Tennis: Bermuda Defeat Dominican Republic Phillips Advances In Singles […]

Live blog: T20 World Cup Qualifier D-Day

October 7, 2023

It has all come to this. The final day of the ICC T20 World Cup Americas Region Qualifier is upon us, and the players from Bermuda and Canada have the chance to etch their names in history.
Neither co…

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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Oct 7

October 7, 2023

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, October 7th. On Monday the Oleander container ship, Disney Dream and the Vision of the Seas cruise ships are expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Carnival Legend cruise […]

Bermuda face off with Canada for place at T20 World Cup

October 7, 2023

After a week of action in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Qualifier, it all comes down to one crucial clash between Bermuda and Canada at North Field this afternoon.
The two countries ha…

Justin Donawa one of five changes for Nations League games against Belize

October 7, 2023

Justin Donawa headlines five changes to the Bermuda senior men’s squad for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League group matches against Belize.
The 27-year-old, who joined Altrincham from Vanarama Nati…

Paget out to avenge Dandy Town defeat

October 7, 2023

Paget Lions have a score to settle in their Premier Division clash with Dandy Town at Goose Gosling Field tonight (9pm).
Town came from behind to edge their rivals 2-1 in an exciting Dudley Eve Trophy…

Local sailor Julia Lines sets sights on spot in Bermuda Gold Cup final

October 7, 2023

Bermuda sailor Julia Lines and her Down Under Racing team-mates will look to continue their impressive run in this year’s Bermuda Gold Cup in Hamilton Harbour today.
The 26-year-old is competing with …