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Music Video: Happy Birthday – Feliz Cumpleaños

Local singer Charmarie Woolridge-Virgin has released a music video for her song “Happy Birthday – Feliz Cumpleaños,” an original piece written and produced by Ms. Woolridge-Virgin and John Woolridge. When asked how she got started with music, the singer, who performs under the name Charm, said, “I got started with music at a very young […]

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Video: Heather Nova’s “Girl On The Mountain”

Bermudian singer-songwriter Heather Nova has released a brand new music video, with Girl on the Mountain filmed on the rocky shores of Bermuda to “get that sense of wildness and loneliness.” Popmatters reports,“Nova is returning with her 10th record, The Way It Feels, which shows she hasn’t lost a step. The album releases March 25th and she’s […]

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Music Video: Charm Releases ‘Whirlwind’

Local singer Charmarie Woolridge-Virgin has released a music video for her song ‘Whirlwind,’ an original piece written and produced by Ms. Woolridge-Virgin and her father John Woolridge. When asked how she got started with music, the singer, who performs under the name Charm, told Bernews, “I got started with music at a very young age, […]

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Music Video: Sir Dudley’s New Single “Be Yaself”

Bermudian reggae artist Giles “Sir Dudley” Spurling has released a new single titled ‘Be Yaself,’ a song composed of an instrumental created by Major Lazer from the song “Run Up” featuring PartyNextDoor and Nicki Minaj, along with lyrics and vocals composed by Sir Dudley. Recorded, mixed and mastered at MassFX Recording by Mr. Ivibes of Ivibes Productions, […]

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Parish Pride Project In Devonshire On Jan 25

[Written by Chris Famous] This week  — Saturday, January 25th — the Parish Pride Project will be carrying out landscaping along Robert’s Avenue in Devonshire between 9am and 1pm. We will be cutting back excess vegetation and picking up discarded bottles and debris. For motorists who may be in the vicinity, please exercise caution along […]

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Video: Baby Dolphin Birth In Bermuda

Dolphin Quest Bermuda has shared a video highlighting the birth of Reef in June 2019, with the video providing insight into mother Bailey’s relationship with the organization’s staff and the parental journey ahead of her. The video’s description says, “On June 1, 2019 [World Reef Day], Bailey at Dolphin Quest Bermuda gave birth to a […]

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Fairmont Southampton Achieves Planet 21 Gold

Fairmont Southampton has achieved the Planet 21 Gold Level thanks to their efforts to make the hotel and the guest experiences offered more sustainable, along with environmental work within the community. A spokesperson said, “Fairmont Southampton have examined all aspects of the business and our colleagues’ efforts to make further positive contributions to the community, […]

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Happy Bird Company Offers Bluebird Boxes

The Happy Bird Company is selling its bluebird nesting boxes for the second year, led by company founder Christian Chin-Gurret. A spokesperson said, “Spring is definitely in the air with the lovely sounds of bird chirping all over the island. Many birds are starting their nests and that includes the native bluebirds [Sialia sialis]. “Between […]

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Photos & Video: Girl Guide Thinking Day Service

Girl Guiding Bermuda held their annual Thinking Day Service this afternoon [Feb 23] at the Anglican Cathedral on Church Street, with Brownies, Guides and other participants marching from City Hall to take part in the service. Thinking Day is the day closest to the birthday of Lord Baden-Powell who was the originator of the now […]

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Photos & Video: Purvis Primary Science Fair

Purvis Primary School recently held its annual Science Fair, serving to highlight the students’ scientific knowledge and inquiry skills. A spokesperson said, “Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 was the beginning of Purvis Primary School’s 19th Annual Science Fair. The science fair projects are based on the Cambridge science curriculum, and highlight the students’ scientific knowledge and […]

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Photos: Harold Smith Celebrates 100th Birthday

Premier David Burt recently attended the 100th birthday of Mr. Harold Smith, at a party put on by his family at the Bermuda Industrial Union. Over 100 friends and family joined in the celebration, which included live entertainment, dinner, tributes, and prayers. “It was a great honour to attend the birthday celebration of Mr. Harold […]

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Photos: Pembroke Rotary Club’s Fun Fair

The Pembroke Rotary Club hosted their annual Children’s Fun Fair earlier today [March 7] at the St. Paul’s Church Hall in Paget. with the event featuring raffles, refreshments, a variety of games, prizes and plenty of fun for everyone. The Pembroke Rotary is a service club of volunteers, that  focus on community service with a […]

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Video/Photos: Police & Fire Thank Hospital Staff

The Bermuda Police Service and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service formed a motorcade this evening [April 14] and traveled from Hamilton to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where they, along with a few members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, clapped and cheered to show their appreciation for the work that hospital staff are doing to […]

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Photos: Mariners Defeat The Rest On Spirit Day

Mariners Spirit Day started under sunny blustery skies with a good crowd present at the Warwick Academy School Field. The Mariners took on The Rest, with the Mariners picking up the 21 – 14 win. Dustin Archibald powered over from 2 meters out, and when Jamie Hodgkins converted it gave the Mariners a 7 – […]

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Photos: Goslings To Fairmont Southampton Race

[Updated with PDF & photos] Dennis Mbelenzi and Deon Breary were crowned the Goslings to Fairmont Southampton champions after racing on Sunday morning. Mbelenzi clocked a winning time of 41.20, with Domico Watson second in 42.51, while Tom Mills finished third stopping the clock on a time of 43.51. Breary won in a time of 49.52, […]

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Photos/Results: Premier & First Division Football

[Updated with photos] Footballers in both the First Division and Premier Division were in action this past weekend, with the PHC Zebras, X-Roads, Boulevard Blazers, St. David’s, Devonshire Colts, and St. George’s Colts all earning wins, while the North Village Rams and Robin Hood played to a draw and two other matches were cancelled. Premier […]

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Photos: Fat Tire Massive Race At Hog Bay Park

[Updated with photos] 56 racers competed during the Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series at Hog Bay Park this weekend. A spokesperson said, “Under clearing skies, Hog Bay park hosted 56 racers in the second last points race for the Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series. With only one race to go, several positions are […]

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Sompo International Holdings Hires Julian James

Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced that Mr. Julian James will soon join the organization to lead the London market and International insurance platforms. Subject to regulatory approval and after a short period of transition, Mr. James will succeed Mr. Graham Evans as the Chief […]

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Thomas Gallagher Elected Chairman Of BSX

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] has announced that Chairman and CEO Thomas P. Gallagher of Miami International Holdings [MIH] – the parent holding company of the MIAX Exchange Group and majority stock owner of the BSX – has been elected Chairman of the Council [Board of Directors] of the BSX. Outgoing Chairman David A. Brown […]

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Argo Announce Board Of Directors Nominees

Argo Group International Holdings announced the nominations of Dr. Bernard C. Bailey & Fred R. Donner to stand for election to the company’s board of directors at Argo’s annual shareholder meeting on April 16, 2020. A spokesperson said, “Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and […]

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AXIS Announces Retirement Of Michael Butt

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced today that Michael Butt, Chairman of the Board of Directors, will retire from the Company, effective September 16, 2020. “A co-founder of AXIS and member of the Insurance Hall of Fame, Mr. Butt is a recognized industry leader who is credited for his instrumental role in establishing Bermuda as one […]

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Appleby Hires Rebecca Holloway & Joy Martin

Appleby Bermuda has welcomed Bermudians Rebecca Holloway and Joy Martin as compliance officers within the compliance team. Ms Holloway graduated from Bristol University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Spanish. Ms Holloway is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist [CAMS] and Certified Financial Crime Specialist [CFCS]. Prior to joining Appleby, she served as a […]

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Argus Group Appoints David Brown As Director

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Argus Group Holdings Limited [Argus Group] announced the appointment as a Director of Mr. David A Brown with effect from February 10, 2020. Related Stories Argus Announces Retirement Of Steinhoff Argus Appoints Simmons As Director Argus Group Reports Net Profit Of $8.2 Million Argus CFO Retires: […]

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Argus Announces Retirement Of Steinhoff

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Argus Group Holdings Limited announced retirement as a Director of Mr. Robert David Steinhoff with effect from March 20, 2020. Related Stories Argus Appoints Simmons As Director Argus Group Appoints David Brown As Director Argus Group Reports Net Profit Of $8.2 Million Argus CFO Retires: Dunkerley To […]

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Appleby Hires Kit Cunningham & John Small

Appleby Bermuda has welcomed Kit Cunningham and John Small to its Corporate department. Mr. Cunningham is an associate in Appleby’s Bermuda office practicing in all areas of corporate and commercial law, including finance, insurance, public and private M&A, digital asset business and technology, intellectual property, and aviation. He was called to the Bermuda Bar in November […]

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BILTIR Appoint Natasha Scotland Courcy

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has appointed Natasha Scotland Courcy to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Mrs Scotland Courcy is Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Co-Chief Operating Officer at Athene Life Re Ltd., a leading global life reinsurer established in 2009. “In addition to her supervisory role over the […]

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Photos, Video & Results: Fat Tire Massive Race 4

[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

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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Photos: Vehicle Fire On Reid Street In Hamilton

At approximately 3:17pm on Saturday [Oct 10], the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Reid Street in Hamilton near the Chancery Lane. Fire Service spokesperson Sergeant Russann Francis said, “The vehicle was reported to have visible smoke and flames emitting from under the bonnet of the car. […]

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Photos & Video: Structural Fire In Sandys Parish

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

[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

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: Work Continues After Front Street Fire

Work is continuing on Front Street following the July 21 blaze that caused severe damage to a number of buildings. At approximately 4.30am that morning, the fire broke out on Front Street, with Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service deploying 16 vehicles and over 30 members to battle the blaze. The blaze took hours to get under […]

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Traffic Diverting In Paget Due To Utility Pole Fire

[Updated] Police have advised this afternoon [Oct 20] that there are traffic diversions currently in place on Middle Road in Paget due to a utility pole fire. A Police spokesperson said, “Traffic diversions are currently in place on Middle Road in Paget due to a downed utility pole at the junction with Ord Road [Ess […]

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Photos: Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Fire

[Updated] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a vehicle fire on Crow Lane roundabout at approximately 6.15pm today [April 15]. Fire service personnel tackled the blaze and extinguished the fire which could be seen in the rear of the vehicle. Traffic flow in the area was restricted while emergency services handled the incident. Details […]

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Photos: Fire Service Extinguish Boat Blaze

[Updated] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to the Dockyard area tonight [July 13] where a boat and an area of brush was on fire. Police and fire personnel were on scene at Albert Row with onlookers watching fire fighters extinguish the blaze which sent smoke billowing into the sky. Details are limited at […]

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Photos: Fire Erupts At Robertson’s Drug Store

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a fire at the Robertson’s Drug Store building in St. George’s around midday on Saturday [Sept 2] where the fire gutted the top floor resulting in the building’s roof collapsing. Firefighters battled the blaze all afternoon and continued wetting down hot spots into the night before packing […]

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Photos: Robertson’s Re-Opens After Fire

Following the September 2 fire that caused extensive damage – including the roof collapsing – at the Robertson’s Drug Store building in St. George’s, the business has re-opened to the public. While the building still needs major repairs they were able to open the lower level of the store, with the owners and staff working […]

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Photos & Videos: Fire In Devonshire Marsh Area

[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: Fire Service Extinguish St George’s Fire

[Updated with video] Police and the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to Convict Bay Lane in St. George’s this evening [April 29] where smoke was seen coming out of a door on the lower level of a condominium unit. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel extinguished a fire and used an extractor to clear […]

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BFRS: Two House Fires Extinguished Today

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished two house fires today [May 26] starting with one on Spring Benny Drive in Sandy’s just after 6.00am this morning and the second on Ewing Street in Pembroke. House Fire #1 The BFRS said, “At approximately 6:10am this morning, Saturday, May 26, 2018, the Bermuda Fire […]

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Photos & Videos: BHS Students Visit Fire Station

[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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BFRS Extinguish Bucket Lift Fire In St. David’s

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] responded to a fire this afternoon [April 29] on Mount Road in St. David’s. The fire appeared to be contained to the engine compartment of a mobile bucket hi-lift. BFRS personnel extinguished the fire and it did not appear that anyone suffered any injuries. Further details are limited […]

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BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In St. George’s

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a vehicle fire tonight [Oct 29] in the Wellington Slip Road area. The car fire was extinguished and the nearby area wet down. Neighbours gathered in the area saying, smoke entering their homes alerted them to the blaze. A fire investigator arrived later at the scene. Further […]

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McCallan Competes In St Clair River Classic

Bermuda’s Kim McCallan competed in the 2019 St Clair River Off Shore Power Boat Classic in Michigan. The former Bermuda Powerboat Association commodore was making her debut as a driver in the American Power Boat Association Offshore Championship with American syndicate Nobody’s Business Offshore Racing. McCallan, competing in the ProStock V class on board her […]

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Arch Capital Reports 2020 First Quarter Results

Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced its 2020 first quarter results. The results included: Net income available to Arch common shareholders of $133.7 million, or $0.32 per share, a 5.0% annualized return on average common equity, compared to $438.1 million, or $1.07 per share, for the 2019 first quarter; After-tax operating income available to Arch […]

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AXIS Capital Reports First Quarter Results

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. Commenting on the first quarter 2020 financial results, Albert Benchimol, President and CEO of AXIS Capital, said: “As our industry and society continue to navigate the challenges brought on by COVID-19, our primary thoughts are with the people, families and […]

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RenaissanceRe Reports First Quarter Results

RenaissanceRe Holdings reported net loss attributable to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $82.0 million, or $1.89 per diluted common share, in the first quarter of 2020, compared to net income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $273.7 million, or $6.43 per diluted common share, in the first quarter of 2019. Operating income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders […]

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Cosmic Launches Online Shopping Directory

In an effort to help the community navigate changing shopping landscape during the Covid-19 pandemic, Cosmic Ltd recently launched ShopSafe.bm, a free online resource that “allows businesses to input their new store hours while indicating how customers can purchase goods or services.” A spokesperson said, “As shoppers look for the safest methods of patronising their […]

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PartnerRe Reports First Quarter 2020 Results

Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. reported a net loss attributable to common shareholder of $433 million for the first quarter of 2020. The company said, “PartnerRe Ltd. reported a net loss attributable to common shareholder of $433 million for the first quarter of 2020, which included net realized and unrealized investment losses of $27 million on fixed […]

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