RenaissanceRe announced today that Dr Loretta J. Mester has been appointed to serve as an independent director of the Company effective November 6th, and that, at such time, Brian G. J. Gray, who served as a member of the Board since 2013, retired as a director. Kevin J. O’Donnell, President and Chief Executive Officer of RenaissanceRe, […]

Hamilton Insurance Group reported Q3 2024 net income of $78.3 million, a combined ratio of 93.6%, and a 16.7% increase in premiums, despite hurricane-related losses. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd.  today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.” Commenting on the results, Pina Albo, CEO of Hamilton, said, “Just […]

Assured Guaranty insured $920 million of bonds for the JFK Airport Terminal 6 Redevelopment Project to refinance JPM’s short-term debt. A spokesperson said, “Assured Guaranty [AG] has insured $920 million of senior Special Facilities Revenue Bonds issued by the New York Transportation Development Corporation in connection with the JFK Airport Terminal 6 Redevelopment Project. The […]

SiriusPoint appointed Anthony Shapella as Group Chief Underwriting Officer and David Govrin to focus on Global Reinsurance, effective January 1, 2025. A spokesperson said, “SiriusPoint Ltd.  a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has today announced changes to its Chief Underwriting Office leadership to support plans for further growth and profitability in 2025. “From January 1, […]

The Bermuda Snooker League season resumed with 2 matches completed. Spanish Point Boat Club Two 4 – RAA 1 Tyler Moniz opened the scoring for Spanish Point Boat Club Two when he defeated RAA’s Kyle Williams 58-37, Billy Wotton built on that lead for Spanish Point Boat Club Two when he defeated Fred Richardson 50-41 […]

The Bermuda Snooker League season resumed with three matches completed. Spanish Point Boat Club Two 3 – Warwick Workmen’s Club Two 2 Warwick Workmen’s Club Two’s captain, Steven Bremar opened the scoring when he took the 1st of 2 games against reigning Bermuda Open Champion & Point Captain, John Orr, 56-35. Orr stormed back in the 2nd […]

The Bermuda Snooker League season resumed with two matches completed. Watford Sports Club 5 – Warwick Workmen’s Club One 0 At the Warwick Workmen’s Club, Watford Sports Club defeated the host 5 – 0. Watford’s Winslow Smith opened the scoring, taking the 1st of 2 games against Warwick’s Pamela Quadroy 43-17. Reigning DeSilva Cup champion, Keino Zuill […]

Trevor Mouchette of the Queens Club Knights will end the year as the island’s snooker point leader with 598. Hilton Brown from the BAA Rhinos is in second with 585 points, and Mark Iris from Bermuda Breeze is in third with 576 points. Top 10 Players 598 Trevor Mouchette – Queens Club Knights 585 Hilton […]

Snooker league action resumed between Spanish Point Boat Club Two and Warwick Workmen’s Club One; Warwick Workmen’s Club Two and Watford Sports Club; and Spanish Point Boat Club One and RAA. Spanish Point Boat Club Two 4 Warwick Workmen’s Club One 1 Spanish Point Boat Club’s Billy Wotton opened the scoring with a 60-47 win […]

The Bermuda Snooker League season resumed with 3 matches completed. RAA 3 Warwick Workmen’s Club One 2 RAA Captain Jacal Washington stormed into a 2-0 lead over Warwick when he won both single games against Pamela Quadroy, 54-14 & 68-56. The next game saw Warwick newcomer, Steve Tucker pull one back, defeating RAA’s Kyle Williams […]

The Bermuda Snooker League Season resumed with matches across the island. Sandys Boat Club 5 – Warwick Workmen’s Club One 0 Richie Beale gave Sandys an early lead, taking the 1st of 2 games against Warwick’s Steve Tucker, 46-17, Beale then capitalized on the momentum in a convincing 64-20 win in the 2nd. Paul Fedden […]

Bermuda Breeze sits atop the Bermuda International Pool League, with Hilton Brown of the BAA Rhinos coming in at the top of the league’s individual leaders. Three teams have a record of 17 – 2; Bermuda Breeze, BAA Rhinos, and Queens Club Knights are all locked in at the top of the table. Bermuda Breeze […]

The Bermuda International Pool League had a “phenomenal season with 10 Sports Clubs, 14 teams and 120 players represented.” A spokesperson said, “BAA Rhinos were crowned National Champions after winning ‘all but one’ of their matches. The BAA Rhinos were represented by Gary Bascome, Aaron Bean, Steven Bremar, Hilton Brown, Pam Quadroy and Earlwin ‘Bootise’ Wolffe. […]

The Bermuda Snooker League Season resumed with three games on tap. Warwick Workmen’s Club Two 4 Spanish Point Boat Club Two 2 The Warwick Workmen’s Club Two defeated the Spanish Point Boat Club Two 4 – 2. Tyler Moniz gave Spanish Point Boat Club an early lead when he defeated Zane Desilva 64-28. Warwick Workmen’s […]

In Bermuda pool league action, league leaders and undefeated Queens Club Kings defeated the BAA Rhinos 203 – 165, Bailey’s Bay shut out the Rangers White 225 – 0, while the Warwick Bombardiers defeated the PORC Stunners 206 – 181. The Spanish Point Potters defeated the Queens Club Dragons 202 – 193, Bermuda Breeze defeated […]

The final league games of the Bermuda pool league regular season saw a top-of-the-table clash to determine the champions. League leaders and undefeated Queens Club Kings defeated the Bermuda Breeze 203 – 150, to be crowned champions. The BAA Rhinos defeated the Bus Boyz 208 – 162, Queens Club Dragons defeated the RAA Ballistics 194 […]

Bermuda Pool Players are competing in the International Pool Tournament in Las Vegas. Playing in the Regular Open Team 8-Ball Sports Division 2, the Bermuda Men’s Team of captain Mike Deleon, Diallo Butterfield, Gary Bascome, Hilton Brown, Keino Zuill, and Steven Bremar defeated We Alright 174 – 122, they would then defeat Fremont Freakz 186 […]

Bermuda pool players continued competing in the International Pool Tournament in Las Vegas. Keino Zuill finished 2nd in the mini 118 singles division, falling to Cody Kooteney in the final. The Bermuda women’s team of Carolina Arce, Pamela Quadroy, Sharnelle Turini, Marquerite Furbert, and Beverly Pitt went down 116 – 89 to BABS. Playing in […]

Brian Desmond and his Fordham men’s swimming & diving teammates began their season with the West Point Sprints, a meet between three schools, Marist, Army and Fordham. Desmond competed in the men’s 100 yard backstroke touching the wall in a time of 52.66 finishing 7th. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos […]

Seven years later, the police are renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of Jason Mello, who was fatally shot in August, 2016. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are renewing their appeal for information in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Jason Mello. “Mr. Mello was fatally shot around 7:35pm Friday 19th August […]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 23] to “provide an update on last night’s shooting death.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The police have identified the victim of the fatal shooting as 35-year-old Wilfred Outerbridge […]

The Bermuda Police Service identified the victim of Monday’s fatal shooting in the Mary Victoria Road area of Devonshire as 53-year-old Steve Parkes. The police said they do not believe Mr Parkes “was specifically targeted” and they “do believe that it was a situation of maybe the wrong place at the wrong time.” The police […]

[Updated] A 17-year-old male has been arrested after a 20-year-old man was stabbed at Horseshoe Bay Beach this afternoon [May 24], the police have confirmed, with the police subsequently confirming that the victim has died. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:15 PM on Friday, 24th, May 2024 police responded to a report of a disturbance […]

The police have confirmed the death of 20-year-old Zijae Jones, and thanked all of the people who have come forward so far and noted that “police are still seeking to speak with additional persons who are believed to be in possession of key information regarding this murder investigation.” Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Assistant Commissioner […]

The Bermuda Audubon Society is asking MPs “to uphold our parliamentary democracy, rely on their good sense and commitment to a better Bermuda by voting against the proposed changes to the Planning Act as written.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Audubon Society opposes amendments to the Planning Act tabled on July 2nd in the House […]

A Bald Eagle — the first one reported in Bermuda in 34 years — has been seen flying across the island, the Bermuda Audubon Society said. The Bermuda Audubon Society posted the photos below online, saying, “Bald Eagle arrives in Bermuda! Rumors were circulating this past week about a very large bird flying around Bermuda. […]

On Saturday [May 7] a dedication event was held at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo to present Dr. David Wingate with a portrait, painted by local artist Henry Ward. A spokesperson said,  “The painting features Dr. Wingate assisting a fledging Cahow from its nest, with two Cahows in flight behind him. “The painting was […]

Three Bermuda longtails “are believed to have been brought to Nova Scotia after being caught in the hurricane winds” as Hurricane Fiona made its way to the Canadian province. The CBC website said, “Three Bermuda longtails are believed to have been brought to Nova Scotia after being caught in the hurricane winds. None of them […]

“We are thrilled to partner with Mr. Jaavaid Warren-Smith to create a more sustainable future for our bluebird population,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch of an initiative to preserve endangered species and biodiversity in our parks. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks announces its partnership with 25-year-old Bermudian environmentalist Jaavaid […]

Skyport has introduced an “advanced wildlife control measure” at the airport which “aims to mitigate bird-related safety hazards during critical flight operations such as landing and take-off.” A spokesperson said, “Skyport Facilities and Asset Management is delighted to announce the introduction of an advanced wildlife control measure designed to enhance the Wildlife Management Program at […]

According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, March 25th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2022 [PDF here] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup Match Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On […]

According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, April 29th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2022 [PDF here] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup Match Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On […]

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints over the Bermuda Day holiday — from Thursday, May 26th to Sunday, May 29th — with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2022 [PDF here] For […]

According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, June 17th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2022 [PDF here] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup Match Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On June […]

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, September 2nd, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2022 [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup Match Road Sobriety Checkpoints […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting this evening [Sept 2]. A police spokesperson said, “This Labour Day holiday weekend, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints in 7 parishes [Hamilton parish, Smith’s parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick & Southampton] starting this evening, Friday 2nd September […]

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Thursday, October 20th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 8] Notice follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup […]

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Thursday, November 24th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 9] Notice follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Thursday [Nov 24]. A police spokesperson said, “Motorists are advised that the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints in 7 parishes [Hamilton parish, Smith’s parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick & Southampton] starting this Thursday evening, 24th November through […]

“A total of 1,135 motorists were engaged by police officers during the most recent road sobriety checkpoints, which took place at various locations around the island from Thursday, 24th November through Sunday, 27th November 2022,” the police said. A police spokesperson said, “Of that total, 14 motorists were referred for secondary assessment. Six of the […]

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints over the New Year’s Eve holiday — from Thursday, December 29 2022 to Sunday, 1 January 2023 — with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road […]

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Thursday, February 23rd, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice follows below [PDF here] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup Match Road […]

The police  will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting this Thursday evening [Feb 23]. A police spokesperson said, “Motorists are advised that the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints in 7 parishes [Hamilton parish, Smith’s parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick & Southampton] starting this Thursday evening, 23rd February through Sunday, 26th […]

Eleven motorists “failed the alco-analyser test at Hamilton Police Station and were arrested for an impaired driving offence” during checkpoints held from February 23 to February 26. Acting Superintendent Robert Cardwell, Tactical Operations Division said, “As advertised, road side sobriety testing was enforced between last week Thursday, 23rd February 2023 and Sunday, 26th February 2023 […]

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints over the holiday weekend — starting on Thursday, April 6th — with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice follows below [PDF here] […]

According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints over the Bermuda Day holiday — from Thursday, May 25th to Monday, May 29th — in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice follows below [PDF here] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over […]

According to the most recent Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, June 16th, with the checkpoints set to take place in St. George’s, Hamilton, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 4] Notice follows below [PDF here] Related Stories […]

According to the Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints over Cup Match, starting on Wednesday, August 2nd, with the checkpoints set to take place in St. George’s, Hamilton, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 4] Notice follows below [PDF here] Related […]

According to the most recent Official Notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, November 3rd, with the checkpoints set to take place in St. George’s, Hamilton, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 7] Notice follows below [PDF here] Related Stories Road Sobriety […]

According to the most recent Official Notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, November 24th, with the checkpoints set to take place in all nine parishes; St. George’s, Hamilton, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup Match Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On […]