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Nicholas Lopes Competes In Classic Horse Show

Nicholas Lopes recently competed in the Old Salem Farm Classic Horse Show. Lopes competed in seven classes. During the Back on Track Medal/FW-PHA Medal Class, Lopes and Casino 71 finished fourth. The same pair finished second in the National Children’s Medal Class before finishing fifth in the Children’s Equitation Flat Class. During the 2 Feet […]

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Photos & Results: Bermuda Dressage Show

[Updated with photos] Under the watchful eyes of judges Brenda Minor from Canada and Omar Zayrik from Mexico, the Bermuda Dressage Group hosted a Two Day event at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Collecting the Junior High Score on Day One was Natalia Tafur riding Edelweiss with a score of 71.290% during the […]

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Equestrian: BHPA Fall Show Results

The Bermuda Horse and Pony Association held their Fall Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The Adult Equitation 3.0’ Champion was Michael Rodrigues, while Kayla Bardgett was crowned the Junior Equitation 15-18 Year Old 3.0’ Champion. The 12-14 Year Old Junior Equitation 2’9” Champion was Cody Rego, while the Junior Equitation Under […]

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Terceira Wins Table A on Time Class in Belgium

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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Equestrian: Madeiros Wins Hunt Seat Class

Lizzy Madeiros and her Berry College Equestrian teammates recently hosted their Fall Classic over two days, which included their first home shows of the season with one Hunt Seat Show on the first day and two Western Shows on the second day. On the first day, Madeiros and her Hunt Seat teammates won, coming out […]

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US “Cinderella Horse” Who Charmed Bermuda

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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Equestrian: Inwood Hunter Jumper Show Results

The Inwood Hunter Jumper Show took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Phillip Corriea was crowned the Overall Adult Champion, Alison Dyer-Fagundo was the Reserve Adult Champion, and there was a tie for the Overall Junior Champion with Kayla Bardgett and Tyler James sharing the title. There was also a tie for […]

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BEF Welcome Home Show On December 7 – 8

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

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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FEI Dressage World Challenge On December 14

Bermuda dressage enthusiasts are gearing up for the 2019 FEI Dressage World Challenge [DWC] scheduled to be held at the National Equestrian Centre on Saturday, 14th December. In addition to the FEI WDC, a dressage qualifier for the 2020 Adequan North American Youth Championship [NAYC] will held on both Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December. […]

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Photos/Video/Results: Equestrian Home Show

[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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Terceira Wins Two Phases Class In Belgium

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the CSI** Lier International Horse Jumping event in Belgium. During the CSIYH1* – 6-year-old Horse Table A Against the Clock Class, Terceira and First Lady finished 59th clocking a time of 62.46, but they also had 8 Penalty Fault Points. Terceira and Iluna Di Cantero […]

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Lopes Wins Jumping Class In ESP Holiday Finale

Nicholas Lopes recently competed in the Low Children’s Jumper ESP Holiday Finale Jumping Competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Lopes picked up the win in the 1.0m Low Children’s Jumper II2b in Two Phases Class riding Clinlex; the pair clocked a clear first phase time of 72.68 and a clear second phase time […]

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Ki-Juan Minors Wins Class At WEF Festival

Ki-Juan Minors began competing in the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Florida. Minors and Pop Muzic picked up the win in the Pre Green Hunter 3 & 4 Year Old Class. The Bermudian equestrian also took to the ring for the Pre Green Hunter 3 & 4 Year […]

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FEI Jumping World Challenge Overall Results

The Federation Equestre Internationale [FEI] recently released the regional and world ranking category results for the 2019 FEI Jumping World Challenge [JWC], with Bermuda’s equestrians ranking well among their peers. A spokesperson said, “Congratulations are extended to the 2019 Bermuda team for securing first place in the FEI JWC Regional Zone 10 Division. Team members […]

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Bermuda Stardust Stables Jumper Show Results

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted the Stardust Stables Jumper Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In the 1.30m Horse Jumping Against the Clock with a Jump Off Class, Kayla Bardgett was declared the winner. Riding Causing Chaos, the pair clocked a Clear First Round time of 72.91, they then clocked a Jump […]

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FEI Jumping World Challenge Start Delayed

[Updated] The organizers of the 2020 FEI Jumping World Challenge [JWC] – originally scheduled for tomorrow [Feb 15] – have decided to delay the start of competition due to the expected weather conditions. A spokesperson said, “Due to the unfavourable weather forecast for Saturday, the organizer have decided to delay the start of the FEI […]

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Jillian Terceira Wins Class In The Netherlands

Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the CSI de Peelbergen CSI3*, CSI1*& CSIYH* Indoor International Show Jumping event in The Netherlands. Terceira and First Lady won the 1.25m Klasse Z Clear Round Class after they finished with a Clear Round time of 71.50. Terceira and Escalada also competed in the same […]

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Nicholas Lopes Competes In WEF Junior Hunter

Nicholas Lopes competed in the Winter Equestrian Festival event at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Lopes took to the ring with Casino 71 in the WCHR Junior Hunter 3’3″ Classic CALI in two phases class, with a field of 60 competitors. The pair had a score of 72 in the first phase and 73 […]

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12-Year-Old Kamali Tucker Excited For Ag Show

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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FEI Jumping World Challenge Gets Underway

Competition #2 of the 2020 FEI Jumping World Challenge got underway today [March 7] at the National Equestrian Centre. Kayla Bardgett & Causing Chaos – Category A winner “In the Category A division [1.20 – 1.30 m] young Kayla Bardgett and her horse Causing Chaos leaped into first place with a clear round in a […]

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FEI Jumping World Challenge Postponed

The third competition of the FEI Jumping World Challenge, as well as the BEF Support Show, both scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 29, have been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Due to the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in support of the recommendations of the Bermuda […]

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

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: New Boat Slip Service Launching Soon

Shakedown Bottoms Up Boat Works is the new revived traditional boat slip operation that is opening at Great Bay in St. David’s and is being run by well known charter fisherman David Barnes. Mr. Barnes explains the Barnes family has been working towards completion over the last two years, working on the project while operating […]

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White Mountains Reports Third Quarter Results

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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Industry Leaders Attend PwC Insurance Summit

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

[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

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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ABIR Announces New Leadership Appointments

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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Helix Underwriting Launches Bermuda Platform

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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“World’s First Captive To Insure Crypto Custody”

Premier David Burt announced that Gemini Trust Company, LLC — a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian — has launched Nakamoto, Ltd. a captive insurance company licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] to insure Gemini Custody. “Nakamoto — the world’s first captive to insure crypto custody — allows Gemini Custody to increase its insurance capacity beyond […]

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White Mountains Reports Fourth Quarter Results

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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BILTIR, BDA To Showcase Bermuda In Las Vegas

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

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Colonial Group To Close Office To Walk-Ins

Colonial Group International will close its offices on Monday [March 23] for walk-in business but will continue to service clients without any disruptions. CGI CEO Naz Farrow said: “It is clear that in Bermuda as well as the rest of the world we are facing an unprecedented challenge. At Colonial we are concerned and focused […]

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New Insurer For Crypto, Cannabis Businesses

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

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Free Healthcare Insurance Webinar On April 15

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

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Women In Reinsurance To Host Panel Discussion

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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Arkansas Defeats Portland, Whaley Scores

Devwah Whaley and his University of Arkansas teammates defeated Portland State 20 – 13, at Donald W. Reynolds Stadium. Touchdowns on the ground from Whaley and Rakeem Boyd, along with three Hog interceptions, were enough to grab a win in the season opener. Senior Running Back Whaley scored Arkansas’ first touchdown of the 2019 season, […]

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Bermuda Flag Football League Underway

The Bermuda Flag Football League Season got underway on the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field with 18 points put on the board in a single match. The Punishers defeated the Renegades 12 – 6, Jared Jimenez led the Punishers with two offensive touchdowns, while the Renegades saw Jacqueline Oliver record four sacks. Related Stories Punishers […]

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Bermuda Flag Football: Shark$ & Punisher Win

The Bermuda Flag Football League Season continued on the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field with 78 points put on the board in a double header. Renegades 13 Black Shark$ 25 The Black Shark$ got their season off to a good start, with a 12 point victory over the Renegades. The Black Shark$ won 25 – […]

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Photos & Results: Shark$ & Punisher Win

The Bermuda Flag Football League Season continued on the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field with 78 points put on the board in a double header. Renegades 13 Black Shark$ 25 The Black Shark$ got their season off to a good start, with a 12 point victory over the Renegades. The Black Shark$ won 25 – […]

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Devwah Whaley Scores In Arkansas Win

Devwah Whaley and his Arkansas teammates recorded a win over Colorado State. With the score tied at 34-34, Whaley bounced off a couple of tackles, finishing off a nine-play, 68-yard drive to put Arkansas back in front for good. Whaley’s touchdown was scored on a five-yard rush with 8:52 left in the fourth quarter. It […]

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Flag Football League: Squad & Punisher Win

The Bermuda Flag Football Season resumed on the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with 57 points put on the board in a double header. Renegades 6 Killa Squad 32 In the opener the Kill Squad defeated the Renegades 32 – 6 , Matt Kielo was the stand out player for the Renegades with 1 rushing […]

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Bermuda Flag Football: Renegades, Squad Win

The Bermuda Flag Football League season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 82 points scored in a double header. The Renegades went down 13 – 12 to the Punishers, Player of the game for Renegades was Matt Kielo, who had 1 passing Touchdown, 2 Sacks and 2 Interceptions, the […]

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Flag Football: Punishers & Black Shark$ Win

The Bermuda Flag Football League season recently resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 107 points scored in a double header. A total of 63 points were scored in the opener as the Punishers defeated the Killa Squad 39 – 24. Seward Smith led the Killa Squad with four passing […]

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Photos & Results: Punishers & Squad Win

[Updated with photos] The sixth week of the Bermuda Flag Football season saw a total of 44 points put on the board in a double header at the TN Tatem Middle School field. In the opener, the Punishers edged the Black Shark$ 20 – 18; the player of the game for the Punishers notched a […]

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Bermuda Flag Football: Shark$ & Squad Win

The Bermuda Flag Football League season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with a double header that produced 87 points. In the opener the Black Shark$ shutout the Renegades 35 – 0, the Player of the game for the Black Shark$ was Quin Simmons, with 1 Passing Touchdown, 2 Receiving Touchdowns, 3 Sacks […]

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Punishers Crowned Bermuda Bowl Champions

The Punsher’s and Black Shark$ took to the TN Tatem Middle School Field to play in Bermuda Bowl VIII. In the end the Black Shark$ picked up the big win 25 – 0. The Bermuda Bowl MVP was Kirstin Saltus with 1 interception and 2 sacks. Related Stories Bermuda Flag Football League Underway Arkansas Defeats […]

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Bermuda Flag Football: Punishers & Shark$ Win

The Bermuda Flag Football League Spring Season got underway at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with a double-header that produced 75 points between them. Punishers 18 X-Patriots 12 In the Season Opener, the Punishers defeated the X-Patriots 18 – 12. Jared Jimenez was the Player of the Game for Punishers with 3 passing touchdowns […]

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Bermuda Flag Football: Shark$ & Squad Win

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Flag Football League Season resumed with a double header at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 108 points. X-Patriots 32 Black Shark$ 34 In the opening game the Black Shark$ edged the X-Patriots 34 – 32. The Player of the Game for Black Shark$ was Zakee […]

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