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Fidelis Raises $300 Million Of Equity Capital

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited said it “has raised approximately $300 million of equity capital from a combination of its existing shareholders and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority [ADIA], in order to support Fidelis’ further growth.” “Fidelis is a leading insurance and reinsurance business, operating a Four Pillar strategy across Bespoke, […]

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BILTIR, BDA To Showcase Bermuda In Las Vegas

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] and the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] are hosting a lounge at one of the world’s leading life re/insurance conferences to showcase the island’s expertise in the sector. BILTIR – which represents 61 long-term insurance, reinsurance and servicing companies who provide life and annuity products – and […]

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IGI Receives PRA & FCA Regulatory Approval

International General Insurance Holdings Limited [IGI] received regulatory approval from the UK Prudential Regulation Authority [PRA] and Financial Conduct Authority [FCA] in connection with its previously announced business combination with Tiberius Acquisition Corporation [Tiberius]. A spokesperson said, “The PRA approval was received on February 24, 2020, and the FCA approval was received on February 25, […]

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New Insurer For Crypto, Cannabis Businesses

Premier David Burt announced that Relm, an insurer that specializes in emerging business categories, has been granted a license by the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA]. A Government spokesperson said, “The new business, which is led by CEO Joe Ziolkowski and Operations Vice President Keyla Roman, is owned by Deltec International Group, a Bahamas-headquartered independent financial […]

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Free Healthcare Insurance Webinar On April 15

A free webinar will be held on Wednesday [April 15] at 12.00pm to discuss “reinsurance, claim trends and the underwriting cycle in the Medical Professional Liability [MPL] market.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s healthcare insurance market will hold a free-to-join industry webinar on April 15 at 12.00pm AST to discuss reinsurance, claim trends and the underwriting […]

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BILTIR Board Cancels 2020 Conference

The Board of the Bermuda International Long Term Insurers & Reinsurers [BILTIR] has canceled the 2020 Bermuda International Life & Annity Conference due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Board of the Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers has made the very difficult decision to cancel its 2020 Bermuda International Life […]

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Bermuda Botanical Society Plant Sale On Oct 12

The Bermuda Botanical Society will be hosting a Plant Sale on Saturday, October 12 from 7.30am to 12.00pm at #3 Windybank, Middle Road, Smiths Parish in Devonshire. The Bermuda Botanical Society objective is to encourage and support the study and promotion of the botanical sciences within Bermuda. All the proceeds of the event will be […]

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“Fish Fry” Postponed Due To Weather Forecast

The Bermuda Transport Museum “Fish Fry”, which was scheduled for this Sunday, has been postponed due to a forecast of inclement weather. The BTA posted on social media stating, “Due to a forecast of high winds & rain this Sunday [Feb 2], the Bermuda Transport Museum ‘Fish Fry’ is postponed. Our new date is Sunday, […]

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Princess: ‘Chocolate Cave’ For Valentine’s Day

Some 200lbs of chocolate will be used to create a ‘Chocolate Cave’ at the Hamilton Princess for Valentine’s Day, with diners able to treat themselves to an “enormous range of chocolate desserts, from mousses to cakes and truffles to a chocolate fountain.” “Marcus’, the flagship restaurant of Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, has announced the creation […]

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Photos: Chocolate Cave At Hamilton Princess

As part of their Valentine’s Day celebration, Marcus’, the flagship restaurant of Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, created a decadent ‘Chocolate Cave’ using some 200lbs of chocolate. A spokesperson previously said, “From the evening of Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14 through to the Champagne Brunch on February 16, guests will be able to enjoy a […]

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Review: Chocolate Cave Valentine’s At Marcus

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Indulging in a chocolate feast is an incredible experience on most days. But offer that feast on Valentine’s Day and you’ve got a winner. Hamilton Princess decided to offer a creative option this year with a chocolate cave for their loved-up diners. The cave is built inside the private dining room […]

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Princess Unveils The Duchess Café & Gelateria

The Duchess Café and Gelateria will be the island’s newest coffee shop destination when it opens at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club on Monday, March 2 and has created four new jobs for Bermudians at the resort. Named for Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll – the hotel’s namesake – the stylish café will offer a […]

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Podcast Series To Promote Restaurant Weeks

A two-part, travel-themed podcast series recorded in Bermuda during Restaurant Weeks 2020 officially released its first installment today online. The content, produced by Travel with Meaning, is intended to promote next year’s Restaurant Weeks, the campaign’s 10th anniversary. Malcolm Gosling, President and CEO of Gosling’s International, is the interviewed subject for the debut episode. Bravo […]

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Appleby Support Restaurants With Gift Cards

Appleby’s Bermuda office is supporting local restaurants by giving all its employees $100 gift cards to use for takeout meals, or in the restaurants when they open again. Bermuda Managing Partner, Tim Faries said: “Appleby has deep roots in Bermuda and we wanted to do our part to support the local restaurants that are struggling […]

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Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Recap & Results

Minibike advanced riders Sheun Simmons, Daente Burgess, and Sandy Benevides took to the grid on Sunday [June 23] for motorcycle racing action. A spokesperson said, “Simmons performed on top throughout the day with quick leads made very early in all three heats. “One move almost cost Simmons his winning streak when, during the final lap […]

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Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Recap & Results

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club [BMRC] saw action on Sunday, July 7, with racers competing for their respective divisions. Minibike Advanced A spokesperson said, “As the flag dropped on the first race of the day, youth racers Sheun Simmons, Daente Burgess and Kymaree Pitt secured clean starts. Pitt made his 2019 return to the grid […]

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Motocross: Mitchell & Smith Compete In Canada

Jyire Mitchell and Jonah Smith competed in the Canadian Pro Nationals Motocross Championships. Mitchell, competing in the 250cc Pro Class, finished 9th overall in a 40 man gate start in the first race, and 10th in the second race, while Smith did not finish either race in the 450cc Pro Division. Related Stories Mitchell Finishes 6th […]

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Mitchell Finishes Eighth On Canadian MX Circuit

Jyire Mitchell continued competing for Team Holeshot Motor Sports on the Canadian MX Circuit. The Professional Sixth Round Moncton Division Triple Crown Race took place at the Riverglade Motocross Park. In the Moncton 250cc Division Mitchell finished 8th overall, he finished 7th in the First Moto and then finished 10th in the Second Moto. In […]

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Fundraising Car Wash, Bake Sale Today In Paget

If you are looking to get your vehicle washed while also helping out a good cause, youth racers from the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association are holding a car wash and bake sale today [Dec 14] at the RUBiS Paget Service Station from 8am – 4pm. The pricing structure is $10 for bikes, $20 for cars, […]

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CAA On Sex Offender Management Amendment

Centre Against Abuse said they support the proposed Bill relating to supervision of sex offenders, but have requested it include a provision for victims to be notified via the same channel that the Minister is, as “often victims learn about the release of their sex offender after they have been released.” A spokesperson said, “Centre […]

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Keri Ebright Dedicates Effort To SOAR

A recent participant in the Bermuda Triangle Challenge dedicated her efforts “in memory of Connie Furtado and in honour of those who SOAR: Survivors Of Abuse and Rape.” Keri Ebright said, “The Bermuda Triangle Challenge is over – my legs feel it. I was grateful to be able to complete the full marathon challenge for […]

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SCARS, CAA To Host Partner In Prevention Event

SCARS in partnership with Centre Against Abuse are collaborating to bring awareness to the heinous crime of sexual assault through their Partner In Prevention Event on Friday [April 26] starting at 5.45pm at BUEI. A spokesperson said, “April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Saving our Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS] in partnership with Centre […]

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Sex Offender Junius Caines To Be Released

[Updated] The Attorney-General has issued a “public notice of the impending release of sex offender Junius Carman Caines who will be released from Westgate on 24 June, 2019.” “Mr. Caines, a 50-year-old black male who will be residing in Pembroke Parish, was convicted and incarcerated for serious sexual assault,” the Government added. Photo provided by […]

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Child Sex Offender Jomar Caines To Be Released

The Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney-General Senator Kathy Lynn Simmons today [Aug 7] issued a public notice of the impending release of child sex offender Jomar Akbar Caines, who will be released from Westgate today. A spokesperson said, “Pursuant to section 329H of the Criminal Code 1907, the Minister is empowered to disclose information […]

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Robin Horsfield Wins Bronze In Caribbean

Bermuda’s Robin Horsfield finished on the podium in third place at the 2019 Caribbean Mountain Biking Championships in the Dominican Republic. Racing in the Under 23 category, Horsfield took on the challenging field of mainly local cyclists, but overcame the home course advantage to finish in third place behind winner Jeudy Loranzo from the Dominican […]

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Caitlin Conyers Wins Time Trial In Arizona

Cyclist Caitlin Conyers has started competing in Arizona. Conyers is aiming to step up her cycling career, and as part of that goal is spending time in Arizona. The current Bermuda national champion, Conyers competed in the A Race Against Time – Time Trial. Competing in the women’s pro 1/2 division, she made a strong showing, claiming […]

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Cyclists Continue In The Dominican Republic

Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho and Kaden Hopkins, continued teaming up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero, and Brian Leon to compete in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in the Dominican Republic. Stage six was a 130K race, with Otero finishing 4th, while Hopkins crossed the line 8th and Mayho was 9th, all had the […]

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Hopkins Named To Class Of Academic All-Stars

USA Cycling has named the Fall 2019 Class of Academic All-Stars and for the second year in a row, Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins has made the list. In order to be named to the Academic All-Star class, athletes must compete at one of the USA Cycling National Championships and have a term GPA of at least […]

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471 Pound Bluefin Tuna Caught & Served

[Written by Don Burgess] On Friday, a fisherman who caught a huge bluefin tuna in the morning had it served to him at dinner later that night. David Soares says he was by himself in his boat the Kerry D around 10am off of Challenger Banks when he felt a tug on his line. Fish […]

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Photos: Bobby Lambe’s 431lb Bluefin Tuna Catch

[Updated with video] Crowds gathered at Robinson’s Marina in Somerset this afternoon [April 22] to get a glimpse at the latest catch of a bluefin tuna. Captain Bobby Lambe hooked the 431.1lb tuna at around 7.30am this morning on the fishing boat ‘Last Chance’ and it took until 2.30pm this afternoon before it was finally […]

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Bobby Lambe’s 499.5lb Blue Marlin Catch

After laying claim to a 431.1lb bluefin tuna earlier this month, Captain Bobby Lambe of the fishing vessel ‘Last Chance’ has outdone himself with his latest catch – a 499.5lb blue marlin. The blue marlin was brought to shore arriving at Robinson’s Marina dock this morning. The 499.5lb blue marlin: Related Stories Video: 625 Pound […]

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Cap Of 450 Recreational Lobster Diver Licenses

The Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown today announced a cap of 450 recreational lobster divers for the 2018-2019 season, which opens September 1st 2018. Licenses will be issued on a first come, first served basis from August 6th 2018. The deadline to report catch data [including nil catches] for the 2017-2018 season was April […]

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Annual Tropical Fish Show Set For Tomorrow

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society will stage its annual Tropical Fish Show tomorrow [Nov 17] from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Botanical Garden’s Horticultural Hall in Paget. A spokesperson said, “We know many Bermudians have fish tanks in their homes and we encourage them to come out and see Bermuda’s best fish. There is no […]

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Over 100 Lionfish Caught In Guardians Derby

Guardians of the Reef hosted the 3rd annual Bermuda Fall Lionfish Derby recently, with the culling competition also marking the island’s second ‘Reef Sanctioned Derby’ where all participants must be part of a 2-4 person team lead by a Team Captain, with a total 103 lionfish caught during the event. Each Team Captain attended one […]

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Photos: 849 Lionfish Caught In Winter Derby

Bermuda’s 5th annual Winter Lionfish Derby was a huge success again this year, with some 849 lionfish caught, as locals gathered to take part in the month long competition, having fun while also helping to remove the invasive species from Bermuda’s waters. “With great weather to start the year, local lionfish hunters got a quick start […]

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Cap Of 375 Recreational Lobster Diver Licences

The Ministry of Home Affairs is advising of a cap of 375 recreational lobster diver licences to be issued for the 2019-2020 season. “Licences will be issued on a first come, first served basis starting on Monday, 5 August 2019 and the diving season is set to open 1 September, 2019,” a spokesperson said. “The […]

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Annual Tropical Fish Show Set For Tomorrow

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society will hold its annual Tropical Fish Show tomorrow [Nov 16] from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the First Baptist Church in Devonshire. The event poster says, “Come and see Bermuda’s most beautiful and unusual fish on display and in competition. “Show your own best fish. Entry forms are available on fryangle.com […]

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Photos & Results: Annual Tropical Fish Show

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society held its annual Tropical Fish Show on Saturday [Nov 16] at the First Baptist Church in Devonshire. This year’s winners include: Jefferson Colby Sousa – Best in Show, Best Reserve, Best Cichlid in Show, Best Catfish, Best in Division 4. Lori Dunstan – Best Livebearers, Anabantoids & True Bony Fishes […]

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Karting Race Day Called Off Due To High Winds

The Bermuda Karting Club announced that racing today [Jan 5] has been cancelled due to the high winds. In a post on social media, the Club said, “Due to today’s high winds, Race Day #5 has been cancelled. We will resume Race Day #6 next Sunday January 12th.” The Bermuda Weather Service issued a Gale […]

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Low Carbon To Help Fund Solar Panels At NMB

Low Carbon, the UK-based renewable energy investment company and official renewable energy partner to Land Rover BAR, will help fund the installation of solar panels at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] in the Royal Naval Dockyard. “The installation is expected to generate more than 93,600kWh of clean energy per year, contributing to a significant […]

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Energy Director To Speak In Dominican Republic

The Government of Bermuda’s Department of Energy Director, Jeane Nikolai has been invited, as a guest, to speak on a panel at the 2018 Resilient Infrastructure Forum [RIF]. The RIF takes place June 26 – 28, 2018 in the Dominican Republic. The RIF brings together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors to create […]

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BE Solar Raises $2,180 For Hurricane Victims

In September, BE Solar pledged to donate $20 per solar panel sold towards Hurricane Dorian relief efforts in the Bahamas. A spokesperson said, “Over the course of the month, 109 solar panels were sold to clients in Bermuda. These solar panels will offset the consumption of fossil fuel and will help to reduce the carbon […]

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How Einstein Once Called Bermuda Home

Albert Einstein, the German-born genius who revolutionised mankind’s understanding of the universe, called Bermuda home for a few days in 1935. For legal purposes the island became the short-term official residence of the scientist, humanitarian and philosopher when he was making his official declaration of intent to become a United States citizen. The theoretical physicist […]

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African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Bus Tour

Bermuda minibus group tour company Titan Express, in partnership with the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, is getting set to present ‘The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Bus Tour’ every Saturday in February and March. The tour departs at 10.00am from outside the Visitor Service Center in Hamilton and will visit sites including Cobbs Hills […]

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NMB Offers Free Entry For Locals In February

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is opening its doors for free to all Bermuda residents during the month of February, with residents asked to please bring proof of residency such as a license or utility bill. “While ‘Free for February’ has been a yearly initiative at the Museum, this year NMB is excited to […]

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African Bermuda Cultural Bus Tour In March

Titan Express, in partnership with sponsor Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, is offering ‘The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Bus Tour,’ again in March, set to be held every Saturday from 10am – 12pm. The sites being visited are Cobbs Hills Methodist Church, The Enslaved Graveyard at the Rubber Tree, & Sarah “Sally” Bassett sculpture. […]

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BIFF Calls For Entries By Local Filmmakers

The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] is calling on Bermudian and Bermuda-based filmmakers to submit their short films to be considered for screening in the short film competition at BIFF 2020, to be held March 20-26, 2020. “‘BerMovie Day’ will feature submissions from Bermudians anywhere or Bermuda-based filmmakers. It has become a popular evening celebration […]

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Locals Urged Not To Buy Turtles As Film Looms

The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie is set to be released internationally this week, arousing fears that living turtles could become unwitting victims in the process; the original movie, released in 1990, was associated with a spike in the turtle pet trade and subsequent release of turtles, especially young red-eared sliders, known scientifically as […]

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Sea Turtles Being ‘Temporarily Relocated’

[Updated] In “anticipation of intense boating activity in the Great Sound,” the America’s Cup Bermuda is “coordinating a temporary sea turtle relocation project,” in which “sea turtles will be netted based on methods used successfully for turtle tagging operations and temporarily relocated inside a purpose-built ocean enclosure” near the Aquarium in Flatts. The statement from […]

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Greenrock On Relocation Plan For Sea Turtles

“Greenrock was surprised by the announcement to capture and relocate sea turtles from the Great Sound for May and June, it is certainly an interesting initiative, and one that raises some questions for consideration,” Greenrock Executive Director Jonathan Starling said. Earlier this month the Government said that in “anticipation of intense boating activity in the […]

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