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Aspen Appoints Andrew Kudera As Executive VP

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:48:07 +0000

Aspen Insurance Holdings announced that Andrew [Andy] Kudera has been appointed Executive Vice President and Group Chief Actuary, effective February 3, 2020. Mr. Kudera brings 40 years of actuarial experience in the re/insurance industry to Aspen. Prior to managing his own consulting firm, he served as Executive Vice President and Group Chief Actuary at Validus Group […]

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Fidelis Appoints Daniel Burrows & Ian Burford

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 19:36:38 +0000

Fidelis Insurance announced that founder member Daniel Burrows has been promoted to Group Managing Director for the Fidelis Group and Ian Burford has been appointed to Chief Executive Officer for Fidelis Underwriting Limited [FUL]. Burrows joined Fidelis in 2015 and previously was co-CEO of AonBenfield’s Global ReSpeciality [GRS] division. Burford has over 30 years’ experience […]

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Qatar Re Appoints Van Der Straaten As CEO

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:27:22 +0000

Qatar Re announced the confirmation of Michael van der Straaten as the Company’s CEO. Earlier this year, he was appointed acting CEO of Qatar Re. Qatar Re also announced the appointment of Pantelis Koulovasilopoulos as CUO – Long Tail & Specialty Classes. He formerly served as Qatar Re’s deputy CUO – Long Tail & Specialty Classes. […]

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Everest Announces Senior Leadership Changes

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:13:09 +0000

Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced that Sanjoy Mukherjee will transition from his Bermuda role on April 1 and return to his full time duties as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Everest Re Group, Ltd. The company said, “Everest Re Group announced today that Sanjoy Mukherjee, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and current Managing […]

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AXA XL Announces New Leadership Team

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:19:43 +0000

AXA XL has announced a new leadership team and proposed changes to the operating model of its insurance business following a strategic review. A spokesperson said, “Key proposed changes to the operating model include the creation of a single global insurance Underwriting Function and the establishment of three geographical Business Units across the Americas, Eurasia, […]

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Swimming: Harvey & Penn State Defeat Buffalo

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:00:41 +0000

Emma Harvey and her Penn State women’s swimming teammates earned a 180-134 team win against Buffalo after the second and final day of a dual meet competition. Harvey led off the Penn State Women’s B team that won the Women’s 200 Yard Medley Relay with a time of 1:44.19. Harvey then finished eighth in the […]

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Warwick Academy Swimmers Win 7 Medals

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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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Swimming: Madelyn Moore Wins Two Races

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Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 16:00:17 +0000

Madelyn Moore and her University of Northern Colorado Women’s Swimming and Diving teammates hosted Colorado State for its Senior Night. University of Northern Colorado finished in first place in six of the 14 events and earned seven second place finishes, with Moore winning two events for the team. The Bermudian swimmer won the 50 yard freestyle […]

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Moore Makes Academic All-WAC Honors List

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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 & Results: Fat Tire Massive Race 4

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:46:29 +0000

[Updated with photos] Over 90 mountain bike enthusiasts took part in the Fat Tire Massive Race 4 at Southlands, with Alexander Miller claiming first place in the Open 60 class. Rounding out the top five was visiting Canadian Jeff Currie, who took second place, Alan Potts in third, Cameron Morris in fourth, and Moses Johnson […]

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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 & Video: Structural Fire In Sandys Parish

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Jan 2016 21:18:42 +0000

A structural fire in Sandys yesterday [Jan 6] saw a three-unit response from the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS], with all residents reported to be out of the building at the time of the blaze. BFRS Divisional Officer Dana Lovell said, “The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service received a 911 call reporting a structural […]

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Photos & Video: BFRS At Ferry Reach Brush Fire

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Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:07:53 +0000

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a brush fire at approximately 4.30am this morning [Apr 8] in the Ferry Reach area of St George’s. At least two Fire Service appliances attended the scene with approximately six personnel. Fire fighters in breathing apparatus could be seen extinguishing the blaze near the […]

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Photos & Video: Fire On Front Street In Hamilton

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:38:28 +0000

At approximately 4.32am this morning [July 21], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a fire on Front Street in Hamilton, with some 16 vehicles and over 30 personnel attending the scene. The BFRS later confirmed that while there were “no reported injuries at this time to civilians or firefighters” the buildings involved — […]

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Photos, Video: Cement Truck Overturns In Paget

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:51:17 +0000

[Updating] A collision occurred in Paget this morning [Nov 21] resulting in a cement truck overturning. Emergency services on the scene to assist, and further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 9.48am: A police spokesperson said, “Traffic diversions in effect until further notice on South Road in Paget […]

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Photos/Video: Overturned Truck On Middle Road

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Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:50:09 +0000

[Updated] Emergency services responded to an incident on Middle Road near St. Mary’s Road in Warwick this afternoon [Feb 28] which resulted in a truck landing on its side. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and Police attended the scene where bystanders indicate no one appeared to have been injured. Traffic was diverted away from the […]

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Photos & Videos: Fire In Devonshire Marsh Area

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Published On :: Sat, 17 Mar 2018 15:10:23 +0000

[Updating] Firefighters are currently battling a blaze in the marsh area of Devonshire this morning [March 17], with flames seen in the marsh as smoke pours into the air. Lieutenant Francis of the BFRS said, “The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Emergency Dispatch Center received a call for a brush fire at 0820hrs in the […]

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Photos: Van Crashes On Side In Pembroke

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Published On :: Tue, 01 May 2018 02:32:23 +0000

[Updated with video] Emergency Services responded to the St. John’s Road, Pembroke area tonight [April 30] where a collision occurred near the junction with Cox’s Hill Road resulting in a van landing on its side at approximately 11.00pm. Traffic is being diverted away from the scene and while further details are limited at this time, […]

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Photos & Video: BFRS At Elliot Career Day

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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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Photos & Videos: BHS Students Visit Fire Station

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Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:59:14 +0000

[Updated with photos] Students from Bermuda High School [BHS] visited Hamilton Fire Station today [Jan 31] where they learned about fire fighting, CPR and even had the opportunity to get some real life training from the experts, as they used a fire extinguisher to put out a fire. Gavin Carter, Fire and Life Safety Educator, said: […]

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Photos & Video: Van Crash In Hamilton Parish

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 21:12:49 +0000

[Updated] Emergency personnel responded to North Shore Road in Hamilton parish today [March 12] after a collision occurred which resulted in the van landing on its side, and appearing to bring down power lines. A police spokesperson said there was a “single vehicle collision on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish outside of Francis Patton […]

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Powerboat Racing Season Set To Get Underway

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2018 15:23:31 +0000

The upcoming Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] season is set to get underway. After a team test day in April, the first race day is scheduled for May 13th at Ferry Reach. Action is expected to start at 12.00pm on race days. Video from last year’s Around The Island Race. A spokesperson said, “The BPBA Executive […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Powerboat Racing

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Published On :: Sun, 20 May 2018 21:47:16 +0000

[Updated] The 2018 Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] season got underway this afternoon [May 20] at Spanish Point Boat Club [SPBC] with the race course spanning the waters of the Great Sound. Seven boats from different classes took part in this season opener and spectators watched from both sea and land with pleasure boats about the course […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Powerboat Racing

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Published On :: Sun, 10 Jun 2018 18:33:11 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Powerboat Racing Association held their latest round of racing this afternoon [June 10] at Ferry Reach in the east end, with nine boats registered to race, with one pulling out just prior to start due to engine issues. “Offshore racing commenced with a battle between the two S Class Boats, […]

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Videos: Around The Island Race Gets Underway

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Published On :: Sun, 12 Aug 2018 16:29:09 +0000

The final preparations are underway for the Rubis Around the Island powerboat race which is set take place this afternoon [Aug 12] starting from Ferry Reach in the east end. We will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime, the live video is below. The live broadcast of the final preparations has ended, […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Expo Powerboat Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 13:34:01 +0000

The first racing to kick off the 2019 Bermuda Powerboat Association [BPBA] race season was held on Sunday [May 19] in St. George’s Harbour in conjunction with the fourth annual St. George’s Marine Expo hosted by Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] along with title sponsor RUBiS Energy Bermuda. There were two races held throughout the […]

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Videos: Around The Island Powerboat Race Start

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Published On :: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 17:20:24 +0000

[Updated] The 2019 Rubis Around the Island Powerboat Race is getting underway this afternoon [Aug 18] with racing scheduled to begin at 2.00pm from Ferry Reach. You can watch a live stream below, and we will have additional coverage later on after the event concludes. Update: The live replay is below Update: A second live replay […]

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BELCO Office Hours, Bill Deferment Programme

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:28:42 +0000

BELCO announced that its head office on Serpentine Road will be open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.00pm for bill payments, and their bill deferment programme is still in effect. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced that its head office at 27 Serpentine Road will be open Monday to Friday […]

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Importers Reminded To Collect Cargo From Docks

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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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PartnerRe Dividends On Preferred Shares

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:19:19 +0000

Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the period March 1, 2020 – May 31, 2020, of $0.40625 per share on the Company’s 6.50% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, $0.453125 per share on the Company’s 7.25% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, and $0.3671875 per share on […]

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Assured Guaranty Declares $0.20 Dividend

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:27:52 +0000

Assured Guaranty Ltd. today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 3, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 20, 2020. Assured Guaranty Ltd. is a publicly traded Bermuda-based holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty provides credit enhancement products to the […]

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Video: ‘Taking Off’ On Impact Of Covid-19

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:21:40 +0000

After taking a hiatus due to the pandemic, Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the impact of Covid-19 in the construction of the new passenger terminal building. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “As […]

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Argo Group Issues $0.31 Cash Dividend

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:26:53 +0000

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share on the company’s common stock. The cash dividend will be paid on June 12, 2020 to shareholders of record on May 29, 2020. Related Stories Argo Group Reports First Quarter Results AM Best Downgrades Credit […]

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Essent Reports Q1 Results & Declares Dividend

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:00:48 +0000

Essent Group Ltd. reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 of $149.5 million or $1.52 per diluted share, compared to $127.7 million or $1.30 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. Essent also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common […]

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Photos & Video: Police Arrest Airline Passenger

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:55:04 +0000

[Updated with video. Police said a 25 year old man assaulted flight attendants, was forcibly taken to the rear of the aircraft where he was restrained until the flight landed in Bermuda, after which he was arrested.] A Thomas Cook airline diverted to Bermuda this afternoon [Nov 24] following what we understand to be an issue with […]

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Photos & Video: RAF Aircraft Land In Bermuda

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Published On :: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 21:58:47 +0000

[Updated with video] Five Royal Air Force aircraft landed in cloudy and rainy conditions at the L.F.Wade International Airport at approximately 3pm this afternoon [Jan 6], with the four Typhoons and one A330-200 Voyager tanker having traveled from Lajes, Azores. The RAF website said, “This week 1 [Fighter] Squadron from RAF Lossiemouth are headed for […]

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Photos & Video: RAF Typhoons, Voyager Leave

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Published On :: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:46:26 +0000

The Royal Air Force [RAF] aircraft that arrived in Bermuda yesterday [Jan 6] left the island late this morning, while another set of aircraft touched down on the island a few hours after they departed. The four Typhoons and one A330-200 Voyager tanker traveled from Lajes, Azores and are headed for Nellis Air Force Base […]

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Photos/Video: Second RAF Aircraft Group Arrive

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Published On :: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 10:17:53 +0000

Another group of Royal Air Force aircraft landed at the L.F.Wade International Airport on Wednesday afternoon [Jan 7], with the four Typhoons and one A330-200 Voyager tanker having traveled from Lajes, Azores and expected to stay overnight, departing in the morning depending on weather conditions along their route. They mark the second group to land […]

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Photos & Video: RAF Aircraft Land In Bermuda

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Feb 2015 20:24:50 +0000

Three Royal Air Force [RAF] Tornadoes and one A330-200 Voyager tanker landed at Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport this afternoon [Feb 9] having traveled from Lajes, Azores. The group of military aircraft are headed for a stop in Florida and then on to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada to participate in Red Flag, which […]

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Photos & Video: Three Planes Divert To Bermuda

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 03:05:16 +0000

[Updated with third diversion] Two planes diverted to the island tonight [Feb 16] with one landing with a damaged windshield and the other with a medical emergency. At approximately 7.20pm a private plane landed after it diverted to the island with a reported damaged windshield. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service trucks were stationed near the […]

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Photos & Video: RFA Lyme Bay Ship & Helicopter

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Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:18:49 +0000

[Updated] The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Lyme Bay is presently docked in St George’s, and a helicopter from the ship took off at around 1.30pm this afternoon [July 7] and is presently flying over the island. The Royal Navy website describes the vessel by saying: “RFA Lyme Bay is capable of delivering a significant fighting […]

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Photos & Video: Royal Air Force Land In Bermuda

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Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:09:58 +0000

Two groups of Royal Air Force military aircraft with eight Typhoon fighter jets and two A330 Voyager Tankers landed at Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport yesterday [Dec 1] having arrived from Lajes Air Base in Terceira, Azores. The group are on their way to the annual Red Flag Exercise in Las Vegas, Nevada where the […]

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Photos & Video: Airport Emergency Exercise

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Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2015 22:53:11 +0000

[Updated with video] An emergency exercise took place at the L. F. Wade International Airport today [Dec 7] to test Bermuda’s readiness in the event of a plane crash or other emergency. The exercise, which must be undertaken every two years to ensure Bermuda is compliant with international regulatory requirements, involved various agencies as well as […]

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Photos & Video: Military Planes Depart Bermuda

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Published On :: Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:38:18 +0000

[Updated with video] Just before noon today [Feb 22] aircraft from the Royal Air Force departed Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport, heading to the Azores. The group of aircraft included the A330 Voyager Tanker accompanying four Typhoon fighter jets. As is the usual protocol, once the jets start their engines to warm up, passing traffic […]

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Video/Photos: RAF Voyager & Typhoons Leave

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Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 21:42:18 +0000

Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport saw extra activity today after three military aircraft paid the island a visit, taking off earlier this afternoon. The aircraft visiting the island included a Royal Air Force [RAF] A330 Voyager Tanker accompanying two Typhoon fighter jets, with the jets having arrived earlier this week. It is understood that more […]

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Photos & Video: Air Force Transports Injured Man

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 15:39:00 +0000

A boat transporting the survivors from a fishing vessel that caught fire arrived in Bermuda this morning [June 24], where an injured crew member was disembarked and taken to Bermuda’s airport by ambulance, and then flown by the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. for further treatment. The fishing vessel ‘Pioneer’ caught fire approximately 900 […]

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Photos & Video: British Airways i360 Tower

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Published On :: Wed, 24 Aug 2016 16:20:08 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Bermuda residents will be able to use British Airways’ new arrival and departure areas at Gatwick starting on January 24. That is the day BA will move from the North Terminal to the South Terminal and offer up a better travel experience for fliers. Colm Lacy, head of Commercial British Airways Gatwick, […]

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Photos, Video: British Airways Heritage Collection

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Published On :: Wed, 31 Aug 2016 09:41:18 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] British Airways has come a long ways after four small airlines merged to form Imperial Airways limited on March 31, 1924. In the 92 years since then, one man has seen most of the changes the airline has made. Keith Hayward joined the company as a traffic apprentice in 1945 and has […]

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Videos: Coast Guard Evacuates Sick Passenger

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Oct 2016 01:34:56 +0000

[Updated with videos] Local officials are currently helping to coordinate the helicopter evacuation of a sick passenger from the Norwegian Gem cruise ship, with the aircraft and helicopter due to refuel in Bermuda before rendezvousing with the ship. Update: US Coast Guard helicopter & C-130 taking off from Bermuda at approximately 11pm The Duty Officer […]

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