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Sha’Carri Richardson Drops Out Of Prefontaine Classic After Coming In Dead Last

She came in last out of nine in the 100M race.




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World Champion Boxer Gervonta Davis Survives Private Plane Accident

Davis said on social media that he was shaken up.




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Cam Newton Benched Over COVID ‘Misunderstanding’

It could open the gate for rookie QB Mac Jones to start.




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Naomi Osaka Shocked By How Others Dealing With Mental Health Were Afraid To Speak Up

The tennis star is gearing up for the US Open on Aug. 30.




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Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Player Keith McCants Dead at 53

He is suspected to have died from an overdose.




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David Patten, Three-Time Super Bowl Winner, Dead At 47

The Patriots WR was killed in a motorcycle crash.




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Boxing Legend Evander Holyfield To Fight Vitor Belfort After Oscar De La Hoya Contracts COVID-19

Holyfield will fight Belford on September 11.




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Derek Jeter Officially Joins Legends of Baseball In Hall Of Fame

He enters with a stellar resume.




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Deion Sanders’ Son Becomes The First Collegiate Ambassador For Beats By Dre

Shedeur Sanders is a quarterback with Jackson State.




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Parys Haralson, Former NFL Linebacker, Dead At 37

He played six seasons for the San Francisco 49ers.




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Simone Biles Fights Back Tears While Describing Abuse During Congressional Testimony

She says it impacted the Tokyo Olympics.




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Usain Bolt Advises Sha’Carri Richardson To ‘Train Harder,’ Talk Less

“If you talk that big talk you have to back it up,” he said.





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Deion Sanders Offers To Help Jackson State's HBCU Rival Secure Trainers For Players

“This is about these kids,” he said.




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Utah Football Player Aaron Lowe: Man Charged In Shooting Death At House Party

The Utah football player was killed at a house party.




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Golden State Warriors Player Andrew Wiggins Gets COVID-19 Vaccine After Being Denied Religious Exemption

Coach Steve Kerr made a statement.




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Alleged Scam Results In 18 Former NBA Players Being Arrested On Federal Charges

They were allegedly involved in a health care scam.




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Deontay Wilder Reflects On Tyson Fury Fight After 11th Round TKO

His efforts weren’t ‘good enough,’ he says.




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Jon Gruden Resigns As Raiders Coach After Racist, Homophobic And Misogynistic Emails Leak; Twitter Reacts

An email containing a racist trope had already leaked.




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Kyrie Irving Could Still Earn $19M, Despite Not Playing

He has refused to get the coronavirus vaccine.




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ESPN Analyst Jay Williams Says People Are Wishing Him Death For Siding With Kyrie Irving

It's all because he sided with Kyrie Irving on COVID vaccine




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Tiger Woods Seen Walking On His Own For The First Since Car Accident

He was reportedly watching his son play golf.




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Andre Rison Defends Raiders Coach Jon Gruden Amid Racism Scandal

“We've all made mistakes."




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Photos: RBR Soldiers Public Order Training

Soldiers of the Royal Bermuda Regiment underwent public order training last week. A spokesperson said, “Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment were kitted out in protective clothing and armed with shields and batons when they took part in public order training last weekend. Troops learned the importance of de-escalation in the face of disorder as […]




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Video: Regiment Band & Pipe Band At Mile Race

The Butterfield Front Street Mile in Hamilton got underway on Friday night with stirring performances by the Bermuda Regiment Band and the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band. Hundreds of spectators lined the city’s main street to enjoy the Regiment band, decked out in full regalia, and the soothing sounds of the pipe band. In the event’s […]




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Photos & Video: Midshipman Dale Service

The annual Commemorative Service of the death of Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale [1795 - 1815] was held yesterday [Feb 24] at St Peter’s Church. The event programme noted, “Midshipman Dale is considered to be among the last victims of the War of 1812 and was tragically wounded during an exchange of fire on January 15th […]




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Photos: Exercise Island Warrior 24 Underway

Soldiers from four British Overseas Territories, including the Royal Bermuda Regiment, gathered in North Carolina for Exercise Island Warrior 24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. A spokesperson said, “More than 100 soldiers and officers from the RBR are joined at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune by members of the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment, […]




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RBR Training Camp Concludes With Proposal

A two-week training camp for the Royal Bermuda Regiment came to a close with an off-the-battlefield engagement when one member of the battalion proposed to his girlfriend – a fellow soldier – in front of everyone. A spokesperson said, “Troops were gathered for an appreciation and awards ceremony when Corporal Shannon Showers-Cassidy, 26, got down […]




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One Hour Video: 2024 Peppercorn Ceremony

Continuing a centuries-old tradition, the annual Peppercorn Ceremony is taking place in St. George’s this morning [May 8]. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Peppercorn Ceremony In St George’s Video: Peppercorn Ceremony In St. George’s Photos: 2023 Peppercorn Ceremony Peppercorn Ceremony To […]




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LCpl Bartrum & Grant Undertake EOD Training

Lance Corporal Co-shae Bartrum and Lance Corporal Ashley Grant will “become the first women in the battalion to join a team of soldiers trained in the detection of explosives,” the RBR said. A spokesperson said, “Lance Corporal Co-shae Bartrum and Lance Corporal Ashley Grant are developing skills in Barbados as part of the US Southern Command-sponsored […]




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Video: Remembrance Sunday In The UK

As part of today’s Remembrance Sunday observances in the UK, Kimberley Durrant, the Bermuda Government’s London Office Director & UK Representative, laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in London on behalf of Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “Ms. Durrant joined other Overseas Territories representatives for the annual occasion at Whitehall, London. The Cenotaph Ceremony is a […]




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BermudAir Appoints Nico Buchholz As President

BermudAir announced that Nico Buchholz has been appointed President of the company as of August and will also serve as Deputy CEO. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Buchholz is well known as a global leader in the aviation industry, bringing over 30 years of experience and expertise as an accomplished aerospace C-suite executive from firms across North […]




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Everen Appoints Foskey As President & CEO

The Everen Group appointed Robert Foskey as the new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective August 5, 2024. A spokesperson said, “The Everen Group, a group of leading energy insurance companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Foskey as the new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective August 5, 2024. Mr. Foskey brings […]




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AXA XL Announces Insurance P&C Leaders

AXA XL announced that Mark Flanagan has been appointed to the new role of Head of Property & Casualty, Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “AXA XL announced today that Mark Flanagan has been appointed to the new role of Head of Property & Casualty, Bermuda. “Mr. Flanagan, who reports to Noel Pearman, Chief Underwriting Officer, Bermuda […]




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Fidelis Declares $0.10 Dividend Per Share

Fidelis Insurance Group declared a $0.10 per share dividend, payable by December 20, 2024. In a filing with the BSX, the company said, “Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited [NYSE:FIHL] [“Fidelis Insurance Group” or “the Company”], a global specialty insurer, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved and declared a dividend of $0.10 per share, […]




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RiverStone Completes Transfer Deal With QBE

RiverStone International announced that the previously disclosed agreement with QBE to provide a Loss Portfolio Transfer reinsurance [LPT] for various QBE subsidiaries, including their Lloyd’s syndicates has closed after receiving all requisite approvals A spokesperson said, “RiverStone International today announced that the previously disclosed agreement with QBE to provide a Loss Portfolio Transfer reinsurance [LPT] […]




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Ride.bm Transportation Taxi App Released

Ride.bm said they are offering an “easy-to-access app that provides Bermudians and visitors alike with seamless, on-demand transportation.” A spokesperson said, “For decades, the number 295-4141 has been synonymous with safe and reliable transportation in Bermuda. Today, Ride.bm, powered by Central Dispatch, builds on that legacy, transforming a household number into a modern, easy-to-access app […]




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Enstar Group Preference Share Dividends

Enstar Group Limited today announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares. A spokesperson said, “Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share [each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share] will be […]




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RenaissanceRe Declares $0.39 Dividend

The Board of Directors of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per common share on its common shares. The dividend is payable on December 31, 2024, to shareholders of record on December 13, 2024. A spokesperson said, “In addition, the Board of Directors approved a renewal of RenaissanceRe’s authorized share repurchase program, […]




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Appleby Earns Top Rankings In Legal 500 Guide

“Leading offshore law firm Appleby continues to be the only firm in Bermuda ranked Tier 1 across all of the six practice categories in Legal 500’s 2025 Caribbean Guide,” the company said. A spokesperson said, “Legal 500 ranks Appleby as Tier 1 in: Banking, Finance & Capital Markets; Corporate & Commercial; Dispute Resolution; Insurance/Reinsurance; Regulatory […]




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Everest Announces Repurchase & Dividend

Everest Group Ltd. announced a 10 million share increase in its repurchase authorization and a $2.00 per share dividend payable December 13, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Everest Group, Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase of 10 million shares in its share repurchase authorization. “In addition, the Company announced that its Board […]




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SiriusPoint Announce Leadership Changes

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, […]




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July Consumer Price Index: Inflation 1.9%

The Ministry of Economy and Labour reported a 1.9% year-over-year increase in the Consumer Price Index [CPI] for July 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ July 2024 Consumer Price Index. “In summary, consumers paid 1.9 per cent more in July 2024 than they did […]




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Retail Sales Decreased 1.5% In July 2024

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 3.4% in July, the overall volume of retail sales index decreased 1.5% when compared to July 2023, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the July 2024 Retail Sales Index publication. […]




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Snooker: Mouchette Ends Year As Point Leader

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 […]




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Snooker Championship & Open Underway

The start of Bermuda Snooker Association’s National Championship, the Bermuda Open Singles, got underway. Peter Bromby defeated Stewart Greenslade 2 – 0 at the Sandys Boat Club. Bromby raced into a 1-0 advantage over Greenslade, taking the 1st game 61-46, despite his best efforts, Greenslade succumbed to Bromby’s onslaught in the 2nd, the latter taking […]




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Bermuda Pool League & Points Leaders

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 […]




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Sandys Defeat Watford In Snooker Opener

The 2023/24 Snooker League Season kicked off with a single match. At the Watford Sports Club, Peter Bromby secured a 1-0 lead for Sandy’s Boat Club by winning the first of two games against Watford’s Keino Zuill with a score of 59-24. Watford’s Kidd Mouchette then evened the score when he defeated Sandy’s Captain, Martin […]




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Emma Harvey: Olympic Debut Was ‘Amazing’

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey said making her debut at the Olympic Games was “100 per cent” worth a lifetime of hard work. Harvey competed in the women’s 100 metres backstroke heats at the Paris La Défense Arena today [July 29], finishing eighth in heat four in 1min 01.78sec. She placed 23rd […]




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Marleigh Howes Helps Bolles Defeat Episcopal

The Bolles School girls swimming team, featuring Marleigh Howes, secured a decisive victory against Episcopal with a final score of 234-70. Howes played a key role in the win, anchoring the Bolles girls 200 yard freestyle relay A team to a first-place finish with a time of 1:40.41. She also contributed to the Bolles girls […]