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Additional Information On Sea Turtle Relocation

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 10 May 2017 20:49:06 +0000

Starting this week, America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA], in cooperation with the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ], are coordinating the collection of sea turtles in anticipation of increased marine traffic in the Great Sound over May and June. “It is well known in the sea turtle conservation community that where there are turtles and boats, […]

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BEST: ‘Ethical Dilemmas’ With Turtle Relocation

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Published On :: Fri, 12 May 2017 13:02:11 +0000

[Updated] “The planned temporary relocating of turtles — certainly with the turtles’ interest at heart — from the America’s Cup main racecourse, poses a number of environmental and ethical dilemmas,” BEST said today. It was previously announced that in “anticipation of intense boating activity in the Great Sound,” the America’s Cup Bermuda is “coordinating a […]

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Video: Reflections Of Hope, Caught In Net

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 10:35:17 +0000

The Revelation of Hope Ministries recently shared a video online titled ‘Reflections of Hope Episode 3: Caught in the Net.’ The video follows Taj Pacleb, from the Revelation of Hope Ministries, as he explores various underwater landscapes, focusing predominantly on an experience he had in Bermuda. In the video, Pacleb says, “The ocean is an […]

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Rowdy Piper’s New Soca Music Video “Crossfit”

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:30:02 +0000

Bermudian artist Rowdy Piper has released a new video for his energetic soca single ‘Crossfit,’ which was filmed at the Crossfit BDA gym by Near Future Media. A spokesperson said, “The video is a workout-inspired romp through soca fitness, celebrating summer bodies of all shapes and sizes. “Rowdy Piper, also known as R?ddla [or Roddy […]

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Music Video: Violinist Showcases Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:26:16 +0000

Bermuda has been showcased by violinist Sally Potterton as she uses the island as a backdrop to her talents in playing ‘Clean Bandit’ at Admiralty Park. In posting the video, Ms. Potterton said, “As a musician I get to travel and work in some amazing parts of the world. One of the most incredible places […]

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Video: Ill-Logical Linguistics Release ‘I Know’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:20:22 +0000

ill-Logical Linguistics is a Bermudian hip-hop duo that consists of the rapper Josh “Fatz” Simons and producer Craig Simons. The Simons cousins have enjoyed considerable success in the past, with their song ‘Go Slow’ winning the 2012 Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Rap/Hip Hop. Their other hits include ‘A Place with A Vibe’ and […]

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Video: “Paradise Lakes” Song Showcases Island

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:18:52 +0000

Greg Morrison, a writer and singer who has lived in Bermuda, has released a song and video titled “Paradise Lake,” which highlights “Bermuda’s hidden oasis.” Mr. Mossison said, “I wrote the song Paradise Lakes and recorded it with the help of Steve Easton at Just Platinum Studios. I played guitar and sang. Steve sang some […]

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BUEI Talks “Bermuda’s Cahows” On January 29

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:00:22 +0000

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] and the Bermuda Audubon Society will present a talk entitled “Bermuda’s Cahows” with Jeremy Madeiros on Wednesday, January 29th. The event poster says, “Join us for an evening with Jeremy Madeiros, principle conservation officer for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Jeremy will share the latest on the […]

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‘Roof Wetting’ Held For New Beehives At Bacardi

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 13:42:18 +0000

Noting that it is part of their “ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability,” Bacardi recently welcomed ‘new tenants’ as honeybees moved in as part of the Aberfeldy Barrels and Bees program, with the company holding a ‘roof wetting’ for the new beehives at the Bacardi building. A spokesperson said, “The global headquarters of Bacardi, located in […]

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Warwick Academy Students Hold Demonstration

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:30:43 +0000

Friday, February 28 marked the 20th consecutive Friday morning that a small group of Warwick Academy students demonstrated on Middle Road to raise awareness about climate change, with the students holding the demonstration before school started. A spokesperson said, “Friday, February 28 marked the 20th consecutive Friday morning that a small group of concerned Warwick Academy students […]

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Video: Cahow Chick Hatches Live On Camera

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:23:25 +0000

As the Nonsuch Expeditions team and viewers from around the world watched online, a Cahow chick in burrow #831 hatched at approximately 12.00am on Friday, February 28, officially launching the 2020 CahowCam season. This the eighth season that the team has been live streaming from the underground nesting burrows on Nonsuch Island, during which tens […]

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‘Hatching Alert’ For Online Cahow Cam

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 00:12:04 +0000

The egg on CahowCam2 is on “hatching alert” this evening [March 6] and the operators are urging people to tune in to watch it live via www.nonsuchisland.com March 6th 2020 | CahowCam2 parent with its egg which is expected to hatch soon “The egg being watched in CahowCam2 has now reached its 48th day of incubation […]

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Video: Second Cahow Chick Revealed

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:47:06 +0000

As scientists, students, and viewers from around the world watched online, a second Cahow chick hatched live on camera, following the first hatching of the season on February 28. A spokesperson said, “Scientists, students, and followers around the world were watching as the new chick in the CahowCam2 burrow was finally revealed. “Its peeps had […]

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Please Don’t Discard Gloves & Masks On Ground

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:47:54 +0000

As people continue to work to protect themselves amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, a new environmental issue has become apparent in Bermuda, as well as other parts of the world: gloves and masks being discarded inappropriately. A number of gloves and masks were spotted by a local while talking a walk near The Reefs, as […]

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Climate Wise: Offset Your Carbon Footprint

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:56:24 +0000

Climate Wise is working to “engender mass support to change the direction of the planet’s climate crisis” by taking donations and investing them “in projects which make meaningful and certified change to the environment.” A spokesperson said, “Climate Wise announced the launch of an organisation designed to engender mass support to change the direction of […]

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2020 Cahow Nesting Season Proving Successful

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:00:44 +0000

The 2020 Cahow nesting season has seen 134 breeding pairs produce 68 confirmed chicks, with all but two chicks at good or above average weights. A spokesperson said, “The 2020 Cahow nesting season has a record number of 134 breeding pairs, which have produced 68 confirmed chicks.” Jeremy Madeiros, Principle Conservation Officer, said, “After my […]

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Photos: CedarBridge Host Mini Flower Carnival

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:02:11 +0000

The Foreign Language Department of CedarBridge Academy held its inaugural miniature carnival this week, with the event based on the Nice Carnival in France. A spokesperson previously said, “Our theme is the same as this year’s Nice Carnival – Le roi de la mode, [The King of Fashion]. “The flower float parade also draws inspiration […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Caribbean Grand Prix

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 03:05:55 +0000

The Caribbean Grand Prix Pro fitness show, with the IFFB Pro qualifier was held in the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium on Saturday [Dec 7] at CedarBridge Academy. There was a Fitness Expo held throughout the day, with prejudging starting in the morning and the main event competition getting underway at 5.00pm. Our first set of […]

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Photos: Runners Compete At CARIFTA Qualifier

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 05 Jan 2020 14:21:51 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda National Athletic Association hosted their first track meet of the year at the National Sports Center this weekend. The meet was the final one before the track is closed before being replaced, and served as a qualifier for the upcoming Carifta Games with three athletes meeting the standard. During the […]

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Carey Olsen Bermuda Appoints Michael Frith

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:31:45 +0000

Carey Olsen Bermuda has appointed Michael Frith in the firm’s corporate practice. “Mr. Frith, who was formerly director of another global offshore law firm, is a well-known figure in the offshore legal marketplace. He specialises in all aspects of Bermuda corporate law, with a particular focus on insurance/reinsurance regulatory and transactional matters, as well as […]

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Sarah Carr Joins Bowring Marsh Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:05:16 +0000

Bowring Marsh, the international placement specialist of Marsh, announced today that Sarah Carr has joined the firm as Financial and Professional Liability [FINPRO] Placement Leader in Bermuda, reporting to Chris Reeves, CEO, President, and COO, Bowring Marsh Bermuda. In this role, Ms. Carr is responsible for leading a team of Bowring Marsh colleagues in Bermuda […]

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Argo Appoints Carol McFate To Board

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 13:00:41 +0000

Argo Group International Holdings announced the appointment of Carol A. McFate to its Board of Directors. “We’re honored to welcome Carol to our Board,” said Argo Group Chairman, Gary Woods. “This is a year of renewed opportunity for Argo Group, and strong, independent oversight is crucial to taking full advantage of it. “Carol’s impressive background and […]

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Kathy Parker Joins Bacardi Limited As CMO

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:19:54 +0000

Bacardi Limited announced the appointment of Kathy Parker as Chief Marketing Officer for Patrón tequila and Grey Goose vodka, with Ms Parker set to relocate to Bermuda with her family in August. The company said, “Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, today announces the appointment of Kathy Parker as Chief Marketing Officer […]

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Appleby Hires Rebecca Holloway & Joy Martin

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:11:29 +0000

Appleby Bermuda has welcomed Bermudians Rebecca Holloway and Joy Martin as compliance officers within the compliance team. Ms Holloway graduated from Bristol University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Spanish. Ms Holloway is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist [CAMS] and Certified Financial Crime Specialist [CFCS]. Prior to joining Appleby, she served as a […]

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Sompo Appoints Michael Carroll As Senior VP

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:05:05 +0000

Sompo International Holdings Ltd. has been appointed Michael P. Carroll as Senior Vice President & Deputy Head of Life Sciences for Sompo Global Risk Solutions [GRS]. A spokesperson said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that Michael P. Carroll has been appointed Senior Vice […]

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AXA XL Promotes Carla Whitehurst

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:27:48 +0000

AXA XL today announced that Carla Whitehurst has been promoted to the new role of Head of Legal Bermuda. Ms. Whitehurst, formerly Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel, is an attorney licensed to practice law in Bermuda, Maryland, and Jamaica. In her new role, Ms. Whitehurst is responsible for leading the coordination of all legal […]

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Elan Daley Breaks More Records In Canada

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:57 +0000

Elan Daley recently competed at the Ontario Junior International 18 and Under Short Course Meet hosted by Swim Ontario at the Pan Am Pool in Scarborough, Canada. During the competition, Daley broke three Girls 13-14 Bermuda Age Group and Bermuda Open Records that she previously held. During the Girls 200m Freestyle final, Daley clocked a […]

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Swimming: Elijah Daley Wins Medals In Canada

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 19:00:36 +0000

Elijah Daley recently took to the pool to compete in the Invitation Décembre Pointe-Claire 2019 Swim Meet in Canada, earning two bronze medals during the event. Daley collected his first bronze medal when he touched the wall in a time of 4:22.76 during the 400m Freestyle; his second bronze medal came during the 400m Individual […]

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Bermuda Swimmers Hold CCCAN Records

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 12:47:36 +0000

As the year draws to a close, a number of Bermuda swimmers continue to hold long course records in the Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation. Elan Daley hold three records in the 11-12 Girls Age Group Division. Daley is the 50-meters record holder in the Freestyle with a time of 26.82 set on […]

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Warwick Academy Swimmers Win 7 Medals

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 19 Jan 2020 13:08:29 +0000

Swimmers from Warwick Academy have traveled to compete in a swim meet, competing against swimmers from German Academy, Pennsylvania and Pennington. On the first day, the Warwick Academy swimmers claimed  7 medals. Taylor White finished 2nd in the Women 15 & Over 200 Yard Freestyle with Tayla Horan finishing 4th. Brian Desmond won the 15 […]

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Elan & Elijah Daley Win Gold Medals In Canada

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 19:00:42 +0000

Elan and Elijah Daley claimed gold medals on the first day of the 2020 Central Region A Championships in Canada. Elan Daley won the girls 14-year-olds 50 LC meter freestyle gold medal when she touched the wall in a time of 26.59. Elijah Daley won the boys 13-year-olds 200 LC meter butterfly gold medal when […]

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Daleys Capture More Gold In Championships

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 19:00:45 +0000

Elan and Elijah Daley claimed more gold medals on the second day of the 2020 Central Region A Championships in Canada. Elan Daley picked up yet another gold medal during the girls 14-year-olds 100 LC meter freestyle touching the wall in a time of 56.93, and Elijah Daley won the boys 13-year-olds 100 LC meter […]

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Elijah Daley Wins Multiple Medals In Canada

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:47 +0000

Elijah Daley recently competed in the Winter Ontario Festival Swimming Championships at the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Center in Ontario, winning multiple medals. Daley won four individual gold medals and two silver, while also winning a gold and a silver in relay events. The swimmer won gold in the boys 13-year-old 100 SC meter […]

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Bermuda’s Carifta Swim Team Acknowledged

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 15:29:53 +0000

Following the postponement of the 2020 Carifta Swimming Championships due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association announced the Bermuda team, noting that we can still acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of our talented young swimmers who qualified for the Games. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association has been in constant […]

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Moore Makes Academic All-WAC Honors List

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:00:33 +0000

University of Northern Colorado [UNC] Swimming and Diving continued its academic excellence during the 2019-20 season with 13 student-athletes including Bermuda’s Madelyn Moore earning Academic All-WAC honors announced by the conference. Sophomore Moore, has competed in the World Junior Youth Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympics, World Championships and Pan American Games. Moore holds the 50 Meter […]

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Photos & Video: Car Fire Extinguished In Paget

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 20:05:48 +0000

At approximately 4.15pm this afternoon [Aug 11], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire located near the junction of Pomander Road and Harbour Road in Paget. At least one fire service appliance attended the scene where fire fighters wearing breathing apparatus went about extinguishing the blaze within minutes. […]

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Video/Photos: Crashed Car Removed From Water

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Published On :: Sun, 25 Oct 2015 02:33:08 +0000

[Updated with video] A man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after crashing a car through a wall on Harbour Road in Paget, ending up overboard in the harbour. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:48am on Saturday 24-October, Police responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Harbour Road in Paget near […]

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Photos: Car Driver Crashes Into Tree In Hamilton

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 03:12:30 +0000

[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision late this evening [Nov 20] on Reid Street in Hamilton which involved a car driver colliding with a tree on a sidewalk. It appears that two people were injured, with Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel attending to them initially, with an ambulance then arriving on scene.  Details […]

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Photos: Car Crashes Through Harbour Road Wall

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 17:45:15 +0000

[Updated] Emergency services responded to the Harbour Road, Paget area this afternoon [Dec 9] where a car crashed through a wall resulting in the front of the vehicle hanging off the road above Hamilton Harbour. Police have closed the road off diverting traffic away from the scene. Details are limited at this time, however we […]

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Photos: Car Crashed Into Wall In St George’s

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Published On :: Sat, 18 Nov 2017 21:36:54 +0000

At approximately 4.00pm this afternoon [Nov 18], a collision occurred on Mullet Bay Road in St George’s in which a car driver struck a wall. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Related Stories Motorcyclist Injured In Collision In Warwick Man Arrested After Collision On Middle Road Driver Injured […]

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Photos: Car Overturns After Cobbs Hill Collision

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 00:40:07 +0000

[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision at approximately 7.15pm tonight [Feb 17], located on Cobbs Hill Road near the junction with South Road which resulted in a car landing on its side. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, police and an ambulance attended the scene. Bystanders said at least one person was taken by ambulance […]

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Photos: Unoccupied Car Crashes Through Wall

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 19:19:34 +0000

[Updated] Police are advising the public they “should avoid the section of Cavendish Road, Pembroke between Spurling Hill and Lane Hill until further notice,” as a car has “gone over an embankment.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are advising members of the public that they should avoid the section of Cavendish Road, Pembroke between Spurling […]

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Car Crashes Through Wall, Overturns On Beach

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:34:23 +0000

[Updated] Emergency service personnel are on scene following a collision in the Bailey’s Bay area this afternoon [July 27] in which a vehicle crashed through a wall, landing on the beach area below. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 12.58pm: Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “At 11.57am […]

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Photos & Video: BFRS At Elliot Career Day

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:25:49 +0000

Elliot Primary School held their Career Fair yesterday [Jan 24] with representatives from many different career choices including businesses, services and Government departments available to share information with the students. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] also joined many others at the event and did a controlled fire fighting display, enthralling the students by […]

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Kim McCallan To Serve As Race Officer In UK

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:43:31 +0000

Kim McCallan, the former Bermuda Power Boat Association Commodore, is making headlines and history. Ms McCallan is presently in the United Kingdom to take her position as the first Bermudian female to be the Officer of the Day from 28 June to 1 July 2018 where she will be the overall person in charge of […]

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Last BPBA Season Power Boat Race Cancelled

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 08 Sep 2018 13:19:41 +0000

The Bermuda Power Boat Association has cancelled the last power boat race of the 2018 season which was scheduled to take place tomorrow [Sept 8] at Spanish Point Boat Club, due to the approach of Tropical Storm / Hurricane Florence. The association has planned a meeting for Thursday to decide whether to reschedule the race […]

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McCallan Competes In St Clair River Classic

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 12:21:39 +0000

Bermuda’s Kim McCallan competed in the 2019 St Clair River Off Shore Power Boat Classic in Michigan. The former Bermuda Powerboat Association commodore was making her debut as a driver in the American Power Boat Association Offshore Championship with American syndicate Nobody’s Business Offshore Racing. McCallan, competing in the ProStock V class on board her […]

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Arch Capital Reports 2020 First Quarter Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 09:46:59 +0000

Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced its 2020 first quarter results. The results included: Net income available to Arch common shareholders of $133.7 million, or $0.32 per share, a 5.0% annualized return on average common equity, compared to $438.1 million, or $1.07 per share, for the 2019 first quarter; After-tax operating income available to Arch […]

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AXIS Capital Reports First Quarter Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 09:52:45 +0000

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. Commenting on the first quarter 2020 financial results, Albert Benchimol, President and CEO of AXIS Capital, said: “As our industry and society continue to navigate the challenges brought on by COVID-19, our primary thoughts are with the people, families and […]

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Importers Reminded To Collect Cargo From Docks

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 14:11:09 +0000

Stevedoring Services Limited [SSL] is reminding importers that cargo should be collected from the Hamilton Docks as soon as possible. A spokesperson said, “Stevedoring Services Limited would like to remind all importers [independent and agent representatives] that cargo should be collected from the Hamilton Docks as soon as possible. “Demurrage [storage fees] is in effect. […]

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