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Aspinall To Release Mermaids & Mercats Book

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Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:44:41 +0000

Author and artist Joan K. Aspinall will be launching her new book Bermuda Mermaids and Mercats at an event at the Bookmart on Saturday, December 7 from 12.00pm to 3.00pm. A mercat – half-cat, half-fish, not unlike a mermaid – is a popular element incorporated within the myth of mermaid art, with Ms. Aspinall saying […]

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Oman Will Host ICC Men’s World Cup Challenge

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Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 12:27:26 +0000

Oman will host the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B in December, after the event was relocated from Hong Kong due to the ongoing demonstrations. The ICC said, “Oman Cricket will host the inaugural ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B between 2 and 12 December, after the event was relocated from Hong […]

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ICC Men’s Cricket National Squad Announced

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Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:14:19 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board today [Nov 20] announced the 15-person squad that will take part in the first series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B against Hong Kong, Italy, Jersey, Kenya, and Uganda. The series, taking place between December 1 and December 13 in Al Amarat City Muscat, Oman is the […]

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School Courtyard Named After Calvin Symonds

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Published On :: Sat, 11 Jan 2020 21:05:51 +0000

Yesterday [Jan 10], the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo, Premier David Burt, and members of Cabinet and Parliament honoured Bermudian sports legend Calvin “Bummy” Symonds by unveiling a plaque at the Northlands Primary School. Mr. Symonds is one of the island’s cricket legend, having had great success in the sport during […]

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Cricket: BCB & BCUA Hold Virtual Meeting

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:29:03 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB ] & the Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association [BCUA] held a video conference meeting to discuss the 2020 league season, including matters concerning the impact of the Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board and the Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association held a preliminary planning session, via video conference for the […]

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ICC Holds Virtual Chief Executives Meeting

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:51:43 +0000

The International Cricket Council [ICC] hosted a Chief Executives’ Committee meeting via conference call today to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the sport. A spokesperson said, “During the call, the CEO’s of the 12 Full Members and three Associate representatives confirmed their full commitment to work in partnership to address the challenges the sport […]

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Video: Estonian Media Highlights Roger Lee

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Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:25 +0000

Getting there isn’t always half the fun when you’re travelling to Bermuda from Estonia, local footballer Roger Lee jokes in a new interview. And getting back to that Baltic country can be even more challenging depending on where his Bermuda national squad obligations take him for a game. The 28-year-old Bermuda international has been playing […]

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Photos & Video: Mexico Defeat Bermuda

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Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:27:54 +0000

Mexico defeated the Bermuda football team by a score of 2 – 1 last night, with Dante Leverock scoring the lone goal for Bermuda. The Gombey Warriors came extremely close to qualifying for the next Gold Cup, as they only needed a draw to do so, and held Mexico to a score of 1 – […]

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Videos: Police Duckett Memorial Rugby Games

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Published On :: Sun, 12 Jan 2020 22:38:50 +0000

The annual Police Rugby Duckett Memorial matches were held on Saturday [Jan 11] at the National Sports Center. The organisers previously explained, “The annual games are played in memory of George Duckett, a former Commissioner of Police who was assassinated in 1972. “Duckett was a popular, larger than life Commissioner who had a commanding presence […]

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Video: BTA, FC Bascome & NSC Event

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:45:56 +0000

[Updated] The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], FC Bascome Bermuda and The National Sports Centre are holding a press conference this morning [Feb 24] to “announce details of a new partnership to bring international soccer league games to Bermuda.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below. The 13-minute live […]

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Video: Carifta Games Postponed Due To Covid19

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:01:16 +0000

[Updated] Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo and Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] president Donna Raynor are holding a press conference this morning [March 13] about the Carifta Games. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 10.29am: We will have more details […]

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27 Nations Set For Carifta Games In Bermuda

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 21:45:14 +0000

Local organisers have received the preliminary entries for the 2020 Carifta Games, and said that based on the entries at this time, 27 countries will be competing, with some 603 athletes and 119 coaches set to take part in the Games. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “The BNAA and the Carifta Games […]

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Bermuda Pacers Win 15 Medals In New York

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:57:31 +0000

Members of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club competed in the 2020 Armory Youth Championships in New York, winning a total of 15 medals – 6 gold, 4 silver and 5 bronze. Sancho Smith picked up 2 gold medals claiming the 15-16 boys 800 and the 15-16 boys 400 dash gold medals. Smith clocked 51.59 in […]

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MAAC Juniors Win Six Medals In New York

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:20:35 +0000

Six MAAC Juniors recently competed in the 2020 Armory Youth Championships in New York, winning a total of six medals, including four gold and two silver. Shayla Cann claimed two gold medals. Her first came in the 15-16 girls 800m as she clocked a time of 2:27:70. Cann then ran the 15-16 girls 400m race, picking […]

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Mendes Competes In Raven’s Last Chance

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 13:00:47 +0000

Brianna Mendes represented McGill University at the Raven’s Last Chance Track & Field Meet. In women’s 1500 meter run open preliminaries, Mendes finished 8th clocking a time of 4:50.45, and in the final she recorded a time of 4:50.73 to finish 8th. Related Stories Mendes Competes In Provincial Championships Famous Advances In NCAA Championships Famous […]

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Minister: Bermuda Gears Up For Carifta Games

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Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 13:06:09 +0000

“I would encourage those who haven’t already gotten their tickets to go online to Carifta 2020 Bermuda and get your tickets,” Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said in the House of Assembly, as she urged people to come out and support our athletes. Minister Foggo said, “In just 41 days Bermuda […]

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Bermuda Athletes Win 10 Medals In Barbados

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:38:53 +0000

Members of the Bermuda track and field team continued competing in the Barbados National Junior Championships at the Barbados National Stadium. A total of 10 medals were won on the day, which included 3 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze medals. Nevaeh Barclay won a bronze medal in the under 13 girls 100 meter dash […]

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Bermuda Athletes Win Medals in Barbados

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 13:20:39 +0000

Members of Bermuda’s track and field team recently concluded competing in the Barbados National Junior Championships at the Barbados National Stadium after winning nine medals on the final day. Those nine medals included four silver and five bronze. Denver Tucker won Bermuda’s first medal of the day when he claimed the bronze while competing in […]

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Bermuda Track Athletes: Medals & New Record

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:41:56 +0000

Bermuda track athletes Chayse Tanner, Nathan Armstrong, Isabelle Dutranoit, and Nirobi Mills-Smith had strong performances as they recently competed in their respective track and field events. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “We have had another fantastic weekend as our athletes prepare for the upcoming Carifta Games. We had a team that traveled […]

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Bulford-Trott Wins 2 Gold Medals In Invitational

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:38 +0000

Keturah Bulford-Trott was recently back in action representing Montverde Academy during the Montverde Eagle Invitational Indoor Track Meet, earning two gold medals in running events. Bulford-Trott raced to a time of 12.29 to win the women’s varsity 100 meters race gold medal, following that up with the gold medal in the women’s varsity 200 meters […]

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Mendes Competes In Provincial Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 12:00:14 +0000

Brianna Mendes –  representing McGill University –  competed in the RSEQ Provincial Championships. Mendes finished the women’s 1500m race in 17th place with a time of 4:57.47, and she also finished 11th competing in the women’s 3000m race stopping the clock in a time of 10:29.93. Related Stories Glasgow & Thomas College Fourth In Invitational […]

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Armstrong Competes In Meet Of Champions

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 23:00:25 +0000

Nathan Armstrong recently competed in the New Jersey State Indoor Meet of Champions, earning a personal best for his efforts. Armstrong finished 24th while competing in the men’s varsity 3,200 meter race by clocking a time of 9:50.8 before marking a personal best with a time of 4:19.96 in the 1,600 meter event. The runner […]

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Antigua & Barbuda Withdraw From Carifta Games

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:20:16 +0000

[Updated] Citing concerns related to the worldwide spread of Covid-19, Antigua and Barbuda have reportedly withdrawn from the Carifta Games, which are scheduled to be held in Bermuda next month. The report from the Antigua Observer said, “Minister of Sports Daryll Matthew has confirmed the government’s decision to pull out of April’s Carifta Games in Bermuda […]

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BNAA Hosts Track & Field Meet On Weekend

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 09:35:59 +0000

The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted their second track meet in 2020, with two athletes meeting the Carifta standard. Both athletes came from Field Events, with Kesay Bell meeting the Under 17 Women’s Shot Put Standard when she had a top toss of 11.95m, with the Standard set at 11.83m. Nisaiah Berkeley was second with […]

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58 Honoured At Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards

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Published On :: Sat, 22 Jun 2019 02:05:03 +0000

Fifty eight student athletes were honoured tonight [June 21] at the 34th annual Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards at Warwick Academy. These awards, honoring the late Denton Hurdle, are used to highlight, recognize and reward the finest primary, middle and senior school student-athletes. Denton Hurdle was a keen sportsman who attended Warwick Academy, Bermuda College and […]

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ZOOMA Women’s Race Series To Take Place

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Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 13:00:47 +0000

The ZOOMA Women’s Race Series will be held in Bermuda for the first time on February 15-16. Race options include a 2-Mile run on Saturday [Feb 15], which will start at Gibb’s Lighthouse as well as a 10K or Half Marathon race on Sunday [Feb 16], which will start at Front Street, Hamilton. According to […]

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Zooma Women’s Half Marathon & 10K Results

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:56:51 +0000

The Zooma Women’s Race Series Bermuda Challenge continued, with the second day of the event seeing runners take part in a 10K and a Half Marathon. Andrea Luber clocked a winning time of 1:36.11 in the Half Marathon, Bonnie Mills was second in 1:39.06, and Sarah Thompson crossed the line third with a time of […]

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‘Do Not Delay Non Covid Medical Emergencies’

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:40:56 +0000

Noting that “much attention is rightly and currently on Covid-19,” the Bermuda Hospitals Board said that it is important to remember that people continue to have other medical emergencies, and urged the public “not to delay in getting medical attention for any medical emergency.” A spokesperson said, “While much attention is rightly and currently on Covid-19 cases, […]

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Premier: ‘Will Emerge Into A Different Bermuda’

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:59:30 +0000

“We will not return to life as we knew it before COVID-19 for the foreseeable future,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “we must maintain social distancing and balance that with the opening of our economy and our community.” Speaking at last night’s [April 27] press briefing, Premier Burt said, “The Cabinet will meet and […]

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KEMH Treats Injured Ship Crew Member

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:04:10 +0000

A  crew member of the MS Regal Princess arrived on the island for urgent medical treatment, and “the sole crew member receiving treatment was tested and found negative for COVID-19, and all Bermuda medical personnel and individuals providing transport practiced stringent COVID-19 safety guidelines to ensure no possible spread of the virus.” A Government spokesperson […]

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Government Confirm Seventh Covid-19 Death

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Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 22:09:13 +0000

The Government has confirmed that Bermuda has experienced another Covid-19-related death today, taking the total number of Covid-19 related deaths to seven. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is saddened to confirm that, regrettably, Bermuda has experienced another COVID-19-related death today. This now takes the total number of COVID-19 deaths to seven. The Minister […]

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Open Airways Medication Assistance Fund

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:01:49 +0000

In celebration of the World Asthma Day, Open Airways launched the Medication Assistance Fund, which is aimed at providing financial assistance to anyone with asthma or COPD who is experiencing economic hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic so that they will be able to purchase their prescribed inhalers to control their asthma or COPD. A spokesperson said, […]

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Staff Member At Home For Self-Quarantine

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 21:58:10 +0000

Noting that “over the weekend, a single member of staff engaged in personal activities that did not adhere to Covid-19 physical distancing recommendations,” the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre said that they can assure the community that the Centre has not been compromised as “this staff member remains at home for a period of self-quarantine.” A […]

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Minister: ‘Major Accomplishment For Bermuda’

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Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 20:41:49 +0000

Calling it an “excellent result and a major accomplishment for Bermuda,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson announced that an international standards setting body “confirmed that Bermuda is one of the global leaders in the fight against money laundering, the financing of terrorism and proliferation.” Minister Dickinson said, “”The Bermuda Government has on many occasions highlighted […]

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Minister: ‘Excellent Outcome For Jurisdiction’

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Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:29:38 +0000

For Bermuda to have achieved such strong rankings in the Mutual Evaluation Report is an “excellent outcome for this jurisdiction,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Jan 31], the Minister said, “I am extremely pleased to rise today to advise Honourable Members of the outstanding findings included in […]

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Terceira Wins Table A on Time Class in Belgium

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Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:43:07 +0000

Bermuda’s Jillian Terceira continued taking part in the Sentowerpark – Animo Cup I International Horse Jumping Event in Belgium. On the second day, Terceira and Iluna won the 1.30m Table A on Time Class, they clocked a Clear Round time of 57.36. Terceira competed on two horses in the 1.20m in 2 Phases Special Class, […]

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US “Cinderella Horse” Who Charmed Bermuda

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Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 17:00:12 +0000

It’s been 60 years since the “Cinderella Horse” rode his way into America’s heart as well as Bermuda’s. Snowman’s unlikely tale has been called “the greatest ‘nags-to-riches’ story since Black Beauty”, and with good reason. A one-time Pennsylvania plow horse, Snowman was purchased for $80 in 1956 while en route to the slaughterhouse. His new […]

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BEF Welcome Home Show On December 7 – 8

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Published On :: Sat, 30 Nov 2019 11:00:11 +0000

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation will host The Welcome Home Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street December 7th and 8th. Overseas Riders Raishun Burch and Patrick Nisbett will take part, the show will also feature course designer Heidi Mello who will also judge the event. Team Captains will draw for their team order […]

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BEF Welcome Home Show On Dec 7th & 8th

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Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 12:44:48 +0000

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation will be hosting the “Welcome Home Show” on December 7th and 8th at the National Equestrian Center. A spokesperson said, “On December 7th and 8th, 2019 the Bermuda Equestrian Federation [BEF] in partnership with the Welcome Home Show Committee invites you to join us at the Welcome Home Show taking place at the National […]

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Photos/Video/Results: Equestrian Home Show

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 13:21:56 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Equestrian Federation’s Welcome Home Show took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street with Phillip Correia and his team of Courtney Sims, Stephanie Kemp and Mackenzie James winning with a score of 400.14 points. Patrick Nisbett and his team of Tyler James, Vicki Steele and Jaeda Smith finished […]

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Offered

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Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:45:34 +0000

Sompo International Holdings has partnered with Traliant to offer discounted sexual harassment prevention training to Sompo International’s qualified commercial management liability clients. The company said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, has partnered with Traliant, a provider of award-winning compliance training, to offer discounted sexual harassment […]

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31% Not Current With Social Insurance Payments

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Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:19:11 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Nearly one in three employers and self-employed persons are more than 90 days behind on their social insurance payments. This comes from a Government spokesperson on the heels of accusations by staff at The Athletic Club that social insurance had allegedly been deducted from their pay cheques, but it had not […]

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BILTIR Announces 11% Membership Growth

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:10:37 +0000

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has announced that membership grew by 11% in 2019. A spokesperson said, “The number of companies joining BILTIR, which represents the island’s long-term insurers and reinsurers who provide life and annuity products such as pensions, grew from 55 to 61 this year. “Five reinsurance companies – Fortitude […]

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Hamilton Announce ILS Platform Developments

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Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 21:25:06 +0000

Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd today [Jan 7] announced that its insurance-linked securities [ILS] platform has a new name and a new lead executive. A spokesperson said, “Formerly called Hamilton Capital Partners, the platform is now Hamilton ILS. Hanni Ali moves from his role as Senior Vice President, Risk & Analytics, Hamilton Re, Ltd., to the […]

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Apply For BILTIR Summer Intern Programme

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:42:47 +0000

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] is inviting local students to apply for a 10 week summer internship with a member company. BILTIR, which represents the island’s long-term insurers and reinsurers who provide life and annuity products, hopes the internship programme “will create a pipeline of local life insurance professionals, and that eventually […]

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ABIR Announces New Leadership Appointments

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 22:46:11 +0000

The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] today [Jan 8] announced a slate of new leadership appointments of member-company industry executives. Edward Mishambi of RenaissanceRe will become Chair of ABIR’s Policy Committee. The committee reviews insurance regulation in Bermuda and overseas, international regulatory standards, public policy in Bermuda, US natural disaster policy and regulation, […]

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AM Best Upgrades Somerset Re Credit Ratings

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:00:08 +0000

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- [Excellent] from B++ [Good] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a-” from “bbb+” of Bermuda-based Somerset Reinsurance Ltd. The outlook of these Credit Ratings has been revised to stable from positive. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Somerset Re’s balance […]

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50 People Attend ABIR’s Virtual Board Meeting

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:51:02 +0000

The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] held its first virtual board meeting recently with more than 50 executives from member companies participating in the web-enabled meeting. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s leading insurers and reinsurers are meeting clients’ needs globally and demonstrating robust “operational resilience” during the Covid-19 pandemic. “As testament to the industry’s […]

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Women In Reinsurance To Host Panel Discussion

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:03:32 +0000

Women in Reinsurance [WiRe] will be hosting a panel discussion webinar on Wednesday [April 29] at 4.00pm, exploring how the island’s re/insurance sector is faring during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda’s Women in Reinsurance group is hosting a panel discussion via webinar on how the island’s re/insurance sector is doing in a […]

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Photos: Bermuda Flag Football Games

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 10:04:01 +0000

The Bermuda Flag Football League Season got underway on the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field recently, with a total of 18 points put on the board in a single match as the Punishers took on the Renegades to get the season started. The Punishers defeated the Renegades 12 – 6, with Jared Jimenez leading the […]

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