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Minister Lovitta Foggo Meets Dara Alizadeh

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 18:52:24 +0000

The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, Lovitta Foggo recently met with local rowing sensation Dara Alizadeh to discuss his plans of seeking to represent Bermuda in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. For the last two years Mr. Alizadeh represented Cambridge University in the annual rowing race against Oxford University on the […]

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Charleston Battery Holds Q&A With Zeiko Lewis

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:03:24 +0000

While most sporting leagues around the world continue to be suspended due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Charleston Battery recently featured Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis in the latest installment of their “Behind the Black and Yellow” series. The segment on the Charleston Battery website said, “Following a breakout rookie campaign in 2019, Zeiko Lewis is […]

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Reggie Lambe Released By Cambridge United

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:03:41 +0000

Cambridge United has announced the players that they’ll be retaining and releasing, with Bermuda’s Reggie Lambe on the list of players being released. Lambe remains officially under contract until the end of June. CEO Ian Mather said, “This is clearly a time of great uncertainty for football as well as every other part of society. […]

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Lockdown Football Skills Competition Extended

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Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:10:18 +0000

GoMedia and SGI Sports have announced that the Lockdown Football Skills Competition has been extended until May 8. A spokesperson said, “The organizations made the decision after the latest Covid-19 regulations were released by the Government, noting that it will be quite a while yet before the island is fully operational. “GoMedia spokesperson Rick Richardson […]

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Bermudian In China Supports Skills Competition

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:45:27 +0000

Darren Burchall, a former national youth team footballer who now teaches in Shenzhen, China, recently took the time to salute those taking part in the Lockdown Football Skills Competition, which is being hosted by GoMedia and SGI Sports. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian teacher and former national youth team footballer Darren “Butchie” Burchall is now back […]

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New Book Chronicles Island’s Military History

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Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 15:00:12 +0000

The latest book by an international authority on military fortifications spotlights Bermuda’s role in the worldwide chain of military outposts which helped to create and sustain the British Empire. Britain’s Island Fortresses: Defence of the Empire 1756–1956 by Bill Clements, a retired Colonel with 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rangers, was launched in the UK in […]

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Cricket: Italy Defeat Bermuda By 5 Wickets

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:13:23 +0000

Bermuda — playing their final game of the CWC Challenge League Group B in Oman — lost by 5 wickets to Italy. Bermuda batted first and scored 180 all out, Kamau Leverock was the top scorer with 40 off 15 deliveries, he hit 9 fours, Derrick Brangman added 25, while Tre Manders scored 23 and […]

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Video: Wells Trains With Burnley Football Club

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:18:09 +0000

Following his return to Burnley after the club recalled him from his loan to Queens Park Rangers [QPR], Bermudian footballer Nahki Wells was filmed taking part in the club’s training, with the club posting the video on YouTube today. A statement from Burnley following the recall said, “Nahki Wells has returned to Turf Moor after […]

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Zeiko Lewis Featured In Club’s ‘Fitness Friday’

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:46:37 +0000

Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis was recently featured on an episode of Charleston Battery’s ‘Fitness Friday,’ a series of videos showing some of the fitness routines undertaken by the club’s players. In the video, Lewis, along with teammate Robbie Crawford, execute several bodyweight holding exercises, including the high plank, side plank, bridge position, and the wall […]

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Todd & Glasgow Compete In New York City

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Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 16:00:35 +0000

Cydnee Todd, Mykal Glasgow and their Thomas College men’s and women’s track and field teammates recently competed at the New York City Division-III Invitational at the Armory in a non-team-scoring meet. Glasgow competed in the men’s high jump and finished in seventh place with a top leap of 1.83m; he also finished fifth in the […]

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Isabelle Dutranoit Breaks Bermuda Record

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Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 23:00:35 +0000

While competing in the 2020 Camel City Invitational in North Carolina, Isabelle Dutranoit set a new Bermuda national record of 9:50.80 in the 3000m, shattering the old one set in 2014. Dutranoit — who has already qualified for the 2020 Carifta Games — competes for Wake Forest and she was their top finisher in the event, […]

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Tiara DeRosa Competes In Jaguar Invitational

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:42:28 +0000

Tiara DeRosa competed in two events at the Jaguar Invitational 2020. Representing Mississippi Valley State University Women’s Track and Field team, DeRosa competed inside the Birmingham Crossplex Arena, in Birmingham, Alabama. DeRosa finished 10th competing in the Women’s Shot Put with a top toss of 11.96m, and she also finished 20th in the Women’s Weight […]

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Hill-Edwards Competes In Valentine Invitational

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 11:30:17 +0000

Destini Hill-Edwards and her Franklin Pierce University Women’s Track and Field teammates competed at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational hosted by Boston University. In the women’s 60-meters, Hill-Edwards finished 3rd in heat 4 and was 21st out of 80 runners with a time of 8.12. In the women’s 200-meters, she finished the 43rd heat in […]

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Caitlyn Bobb Wins Three Events At Indoor State

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:23 +0000

Caitlyn Bobb — representing Harford Tech — competed in the MPSSAA Class 2A Indoor State Championships at the Prince George Sports and Learning Complex in Maryland. In the women’s varsity 55 meter dash preliminaries, Bobb clocked the fastest time of 7.16 and in the final she clocked a time of 7.23 to finish second. During […]

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Todd & Glasgow Compete In Bowdoin Invitational

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:37 +0000

Cydnee Todd and Mykal Glasgow along with their Thomas College Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teammates competed at the Bowdoin Invitational IV. Todd finished 5th competing in the women’s weight throw with a top toss of 12.96m or 42 feet 6.25 inches. During the women’s shot put, Todd finished 6th with a top toss […]

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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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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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Bank Makes Positive Impact On Sports Field

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Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:35:55 +0000

Butterfield Bank employees spent last Friday afternoon [Sept 13] making a positive impact on Bernard’s Park with the addition of new waste bins for the sports field. As part of Butterfield’s Community Action Month, bank employees partnered with students from Impact Mentoring Academy to complete Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s [KBB]’s Artful Bins project. KBB executive director […]

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Two-Day Horticultural Community Cleanup

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:38:20 +0000

The Ministry of Public Works in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful, is encouraging all of Bermuda to participate in a two day weekend horticultural community clean-up to remove the final remnants of horticultural waste scattered around our island. Held on the 14 and 15 of December, from 7:30Am to 4:00pm each day, the public are […]

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Successful Horticultural Community Cleanup

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 21:14:15 +0000

The Ministry of Public Works, in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], recently held a two-day weekend horticultural community clean-up to remove the final remnants of horticultural waste scattered around our island. A spokesperson said, “The event, held on December 14 and December 15 from 7.30am to 4.00pm each day, involved the public disposing of […]

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Photos: Caribbean Grand Prix Pro Fitness Show

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Dec 2019 16:32:27 +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. Prejudging started at 10.00am and the main event competition got underway at 5.00pm. There was a Fitness Expo held throughout the day and night with multiple vendors on […]

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Minister Wilson Opens IFFB Competition & Expo

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 13:26:29 +0000

Minister of Health Kim Wilson officially opened Bermuda’s first IFFB Professional League Bodybuilding Competition and Fitness Expo at CedarBridge Academy on Saturday [Dec 7]. Minister Wilson said during her opening remarks, “Thank you to organizers – Absolute Focus and Smith Technologies – for coordinating this event which has as one of its goals to promote […]

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Chrysda Smith Scores Twice For York University

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Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 19:00:19 +0000

Bermuda’s Chrysda Smith scored twice for York University Lions field hockey team as they defeated Western Mustangs by a score of 9-2. The school’s report said, “On Saturday the York University Lions field hockey team defeated the Western Mustangs at Varsity Field in Guelph, Ont., by a lopsided score of 9-2. “Several York players earned […]

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Marshall Competes In BU Valentine Invitational

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:36:17 +0000

Lamont Marshall took to the track to compete in the 2020 BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational at the Boston University Track & Tennis Center. Marshall competed in the men’s 5000 meters, crossing the line in 10th place in a time of 14:19.31, which was just 3 seconds off his Bermuda Record of 14:16.67 set last […]

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Governor Visits New Covid-19 Testing Centre

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:44:52 +0000

[Updated with video] Yesterday, Governor John Rankin and Deputy Governor Alison Crocket visited the newly launched testing centre for essential workers at Southside, St David’s. While there they observed the process – while maintaining social distancing – and thanked all of the staff for their critical work. Governor Rankin said, “I visited the testing centre […]

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BHB: Wear A Mask When Attending Hospital

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:15:32 +0000

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is requesting that members of the public who have a cloth mask wear it when attending the hospital to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is asking members of the public who have a cloth mask, to please wear it if they need to […]

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Video: Discussion With Dr. Kyjuan Brown

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 23:00:25 +0000

What the symptoms of Covid-19 are, the health system in Bermuda and telemedicine were among the topics discussed as Dr. Kyjuan Brown joined hosts Eron Hill and Ryan Robinson Perinchief for Bernews’ fourth episode in a special series about the Covid-19 pandemic. The series will continue every Tuesday and Thursday, and is being streaming live […]

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Bermuda Retains Jumping Challenge Title

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:00:52 +0000

The 2019 Caribbean Equestrian Association’s Regional Jumping Challenge [CEA RJC] recently came to a successful conclusion for Bermuda’s show jumping riders. A spokesperson said, “For the fourth consecutive year, the Bermuda team has secured the top place against other participating Caribbean countries. “In addition to winning the Team Country division, Bermuda riders also captured the […]

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12-Year-Old Kamali Tucker Excited For Ag Show

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:46:37 +0000

Each year when the Ag Show rolls around Kamali Tucker is filled with excitement, as the 12-year-old likes meeting up with friends and checking out the exhibits and other entertainment, but for this passionate equestrian the real joy is in competing in horse jumping. The Bermuda High School [BHS] student admits the atmosphere at the […]

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Photos: Two Super-Yachts Visit St. George’s

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 21:46:09 +0000

Two super-yachts were seen in St. George’s this afternoon [June 25], including the 55-metre ‘Vida’ and the 40-metre ‘Next Chapter.’ According to yachtcharterfleet.com, “The 180.45ft steel motor yacht ‘Vida’ was built by Heesen in Netherlands, she was delivered to her owner in 2019. The yacht’s interior has been designed by Francesco Paszkowski. “Vida’s interior configuration […]

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Photos & Video: Spittal Pond Turns Pink

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 15:12:58 +0000

In addition to our pink sand and pink sports uniforms, we also currently have a pink pond, with the Spittal Pond Nature Reserve in Smiths having turned pink due to a “seasonal plankton bloom.” The Department of Environment and Natural Resources explained that the “intense pink colour of the water in Spittal Pond is due […]

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US Coast Guard Tall Ship ‘Eagle’ Visits Hamilton

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Published On :: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 22:22:19 +0000

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle arrived in Hamilton on Friday [July 20] as part of its 2019 cadet summer training deployment. A spokesperson previously said, “While in port, cadets from the ‘Eagle’ will participate in community outreach activities with WindReach and the Sandy’s Boat Club Youth Sailing Program. “As the only active-duty sailing […]

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White Mountains Reports Third Quarter Results

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Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:38:38 +0000

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. reported book value per share of $1,003 and adjusted book value per share of $1,005 as of September 30, 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share both increased 2% in the third quarter of 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share increased […]

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Over 250 Delegates Attend Insurance Summit

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Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:49:53 +0000

Bermuda’s role on the world stage was celebrated at the PwC Insurance Summit, presented by the Financial Times on Thursday [Nov 7] at the Hamilton Princess. Now in its 14th year, the island’s premier insurance forum was presented by the Financial Times and two of its leading journalists along with PwC insurance leaders. Over 250 […]

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Industry Leaders Attend PwC Insurance Summit

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Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 17:38:12 +0000

With assets of $500 billion, life reinsurance is now the largest insurance sector by assets in Bermuda and could see even greater growth in the coming year, according to industry leaders speaking at the PwC Insurance Summit on Thursday, November 7. Moderating a session on life reinsurance, Colm Homan, Partner, Insurance, PwC Bermuda, noted that […]

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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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Hamilton Re Invites Scholarship Applications

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Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 19:15:57 +0000

Hamilton Insurance Group, – the Bermuda-headquartered holding company that underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries — is now inviting applications for a scholarship designed to expand the skill set of young professionals considering a career in insurance and reinsurance. Hamilton Group CEO Pina Albo and current Hamilton […]

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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Argus Group

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:05:06 +0000

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “a-” of Argus Insurance Company Limited and Bermuda Life Insurance Company Limited. Both companies are subsidiaries of Argus Group Holdings Limited. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of Argus Group at “bbb-”. The […]

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Helix Underwriting Launches Bermuda Platform

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Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 12:05:53 +0000

Helix Underwriting Partners Ltd. [Helix] has received all necessary approvals to commence operations and has entered its first agency agreement to underwrite Middle Market Property Insurance on behalf of QBE in Bermuda. “Founded by industry veterans Claude Lefebvre, Nicholas Lucking and Neville Weston, Helix has been incorporated as the first multi-line independent Managing General Agent […]

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White Mountains Reports Fourth Quarter Results

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:31:44 +0000

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. reported book value per share of $1,024 and adjusted book value per share of $1,018 as of December 31, 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share increased 2% and 1% in the fourth quarter of 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share […]

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Fidelis Raises $300 Million Of Equity Capital

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Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:47:14 +0000

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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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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Bermuda Flag Football: Punisher & Misfits Win

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:31:00 +0000

Week six of the Bermuda Flag Football Winter League season saw yet another double-header at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, which produced 116 points. Punishers 45 X-Patriots 13 In the opener the Punishers defeated the X-Patriots 45 – 13. The Player of the Game for Punisher was Jared Jimenz with 5 passing touchdowns and […]

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Heritage Picnic Launches Restaurant Weeks

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 23:39:59 +0000

A picnic combining Bermuda’s creative talent and centuries-old island history has officially launched Restaurant Weeks 2020. Under sunny skies, 60 attendees enjoyed the outdoor fragrance and food-pairing lunch staged by the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] in the rose garden of 300-year-old Waterville, the Bermuda National Trust Headquarters in Paget. The event, teaming luxury picnic purveyor and event […]

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Lionfish Bites Fundraiser On January 25th

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Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 13:00:39 +0000

The Bermuda Zoological Society, Bermuda Lionfish Taskforce, and Bermuda Tourism Authority will be hosting a fundraiser entitled “Lionfish Bites” on Saturday, January 25, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo. An online promo said, “An evening of lionfish canapes and other tasty treats expertly prepared by celebrity Chef Eric Adjepong and […]

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Restaurant Weeks Events With Chef Adjepong

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 20:52:35 +0000

While the upcoming Bermuda Culture & Heritage Dinner is sold out, a number of events will allow the public to engage with celebrity chef Eric Adjepong during his time on the island for Restaurant Weeks, including a live podcast event, Afro Jam, the Lionfish Bites fundraiser, a Sunday brunch, and the Wild Flavours Foraging Tour. […]

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Bermudian Chefs Launch Weekly “Cultural Bites”

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:51:48 +0000

A pair of Bermudian chefs, fresh off their collaboration with international culinary star Eric Adjepong, are launching a weekly culinary experience to carry forward January’s sell-out Restaurant Weeks dinner. After teaming up with Chef Adjepong of Bravo TV’s Top Chef fame to host Bermuda’s Culture & Heritage Dinner at Fourways Restaurant, Jaelen Steede and Raeven […]

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Appleby Support Restaurants With Gift Cards

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:35:57 +0000

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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BMRC Motorcycle Circuit Racing Series Results

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2018 13:16:18 +0000

Yesterday’s Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club race day was dedicated to Navell Ricky “Beetle” Darrell, a well loved and devoted senior racer of the club who passed away in a motorcycle accident recently. “The race day commenced with a memorial ride for Beetle where all racers from across the club’s four classes joined together and took […]

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Motorcycle Racing: White Finishes 11th In Spain

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Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 09:37:49 +0000

Bermuda’s Dakari White began competing in the Spanish CEV Motorcycle Championships in Spain. On the first day in wet conditions, White and the other competitors took to the track for a Qualifying Race and Race 1. White started from the back row of the grid and he was able to make some crucial passes during […]

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