Dara Alizadeh began competing in the World Rowing Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia. On the first day, the Bermudian rower – who previously represented Bermuda at the Olympics –  finished 4th in Heat 4 of the men’s singles clocking 7:07.52. Alizadeh said, “My first international regatta since Tokyo, and a stark reminder of the quality […]

Dara Alizadeh continued competing in the World Rowing Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia. On the second day Alizadeh finished 3rd in the men’s singles repechage 3 clocking a time of 7:54.65. Related Stories Dara Alizadeh Begins Henley Royal Regatta Alizadeh To Race At Henley Royal Regatta Dara Alizadeh Finishes Fifth In B Final Dara Alizadeh […]

Dara Alizadeh continued competing in the World Rowing Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia. On the third day, Alizadeh finished 4th in the men’s singles quarter-final elimination heat 4, with the Bermudian rower recording a time of 7:24.50. Related Stories Photos/Results: End Of Summer Rowing Regatta Photos: 5-Time Olympic Medalist Visits Rowers Photos/Results: Summer Rowing Regatta Videos: […]

On day four of the World Rowing Championships 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia, Dara Alizadeh had an impressive performance, winning the men’s singles semi-final G/H heat 2. The Bermudian rower — who represented the island in the last Olympic Games — secured victory with a time of 8:19.06. Related Stories Learn To Row Programme For Adults […]

Bermudian rower Dara Alizadeh completed his participation in the World Rowing Championships 2023 held in Belgrade, Serbia. During day five of the competition, Alizadeh secured the second position in the men’s singles G final, achieving a time of 7:33.46. Related Stories Photos/Results: End Of Summer Rowing Regatta Photos: 5-Time Olympic Medalist Visits Rowers Photos/Results: Summer […]

Bermuda’s Dara Alizadeh started competing in the 2024 NSW Rowing Championships hosted by the Sydney International Regatta Center in Australia. Competing in the Championship Men’s Elite Single Scull, Alizadeh finished 4th clocking a time of 7:05.59. Alizadeh — who represented Bermuda at the last Olympics — finished 6.04 behind the winner Caleb Antill who clocked […]

Bermuda’s Dara Alizadeh continued competing in the 2024 NSW Rowing Championships hosted by the Sydney International Regatta Center in Australia. Competing in the men’s elite single scull B final, Alizadeh finished 3rd clocking a time of 7:00.24. Men’s Elite Single Scull B Final 6:58.58 Alexander Wolf 6:59.47 Jim Wilson 7:00.24 Dara Alizadeh 7:02.19 Jack Barrett […]

Bermuda Olympian Dara Alizadeh continued competing in the 2024 NSW Rowing Championships, hosted by the Sydney International Regatta Center in Australia. Alizadeh competed in the men’s championship elite eight in the boat of UTS, with he and his teammates finished second by clocking a time of 5:54.64. He also competed in the championship men’s elite […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dara Alizadeh will step up his qualifying bid for the Olympic Games in Paris this summer at the World Rowing Americas Olympic and Paralympic Qualification Regatta in Rio de Janeiro, which starts on Thursday [March 14]. Alizadeh, who finished a respectable eighteenth in the men’s single sculls at the rescheduled Tokyo […]

Dara Alizadeh took to the waters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 2024 World Rowing Americas Olympic Qualification Regatta. Competing in heat 3 of the men’s singles, Alizadeh finished 5th clocking a time of 7:48.45, he finished 29.99 behind the heat winner Javier Insfran from Paraguay. His positional finish of 11th overall moved Alizadeh […]

Dara Alizadeh was back in action in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil during the second day of the 2024 World Rowing Americas Olympic Qualification Regatta. In the Repêchage heat 2, Alizadeh finished 3rd clocking a time of 7:58.21, he finished 32.68 behind the heat winner Ignacio Vasquez from the Dominican Republic. Alizadeh advanced to the Repêchage […]

Dara Alizedah has qualified for the Olympic Games in Paris after finishing fourth in the men’s single sculls final at the World Rowing Americas Olympic and Paralympic Qualification Regatta in Rio de Janeiro this weekend. Alizedah needed a top-five finish to reach his second successive Olympics, having finished eighteenth at the rescheduled Tokyo Games in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda rower Dara Alizadeh says he is “over the moon” to have qualified for a second successive Olympic Games in Paris this summer. Alizadeh, who competed in the single skulls at the Tokyo Olympics, needed to finish in the top five of the 19 contenders at the World Rowing Americas Regatta […]

Dara Alizadeh began competing at the World Rowing Cup event in Lucerne, Switzerland. Competing in the men’s single sculls heat 5, Alizadeh finished 4th clocking 7:13.45 to advance to the quarter-finals. During the men’s single sculls quarter final Heat 4, he clocked a time of 7:22.98 crossing the line 5th. Related Stories Dara Alizadeh Begins […]

Dara Alizadeh concluded competing at the World Rowing Cup event in Lucerne, Switzerland. Competing in the men’s single sculls final D final, Alizadeh – who will be representing Bermuda at the upcoming Olympic Games — finished 2nd clocking a time of 7:05.35 Related Stories Dara Alizadeh Advances To Repêchage Final Alizadeh Wins Metropolitan Regatta Open Single […]

Bermuda rower Dara Alizadeh competes in the World Rowing Cup III in Poznan, Poland, tomorrow [June 14] as he builds towards the Olympic Games in Paris next month. Alizadeh will race in heat one of the Men’s Singles Sculls at 6.45 am Bermuda time. The competition runs until Sunday. The 30-year-old finished second in the […]

The 2024 World Rowing Cup III in Poznan, Poland is underway, with Bermuda’s Dara Alizadeh in action. In the men’s single sculls, Alizadeh finished 4th in Heat 1 clocking a time of 7:27.03. Alizade then competed in the Repechage 2 Heat crossing the line second with a time of 7:28.61. Related Stories Dara Alizadeh Begins […]

The 2024 World Rowing Cup III in Poland continued with Dara Alizadeh back on the start line. Alizadeh — who will be representing Bermuda in the upcoming 2024 Olympics — competed in the men’s singles semi-final heat A where he clocked a time of 8:14.47 to finish 6th. Alizadeh will feature in the men’s singles […]

Dara Alizadeh finished fifth in the men’s single sculls B final at the World Rowing Cup III in Poznan, Poland, yesterday [June 16]. Alizadeh, who has qualified for the Olympic Games in Paris this summer, clocked a time of 7min 25.98sec. The Bermudian advanced to the B final after coming sixth in heat A of […]

Rower Dara Alizadeh will continue his preparations for the Olympic Games in Paris when he competes at the Henley Royal Regatta. Alizadeh, who races in the men’s single sculls, is scheduled for his first race on Thursday [July 4] at the annual event, which finishes on Sunday. The 30-year-old will become the first Bermudian rower […]

Dara Alizadeh – who will be representing Bermuda in the upcoming Olympics — began competing in the Henley Royal Regatta, hosted by the Rowing Club in Henley-on-Thames, England. Alizadeh took to the water. Competing in the diamond challenge sculls Alizadeh was defeated by Daniel Gutierrez, Team España, Spain by 5 lengths. Related Stories Alizadeh To Race At […]

Dara Alizadeh – in an interview with Bermuda women’s football captain Eva Frazzoni — said he is looking forward to an Olympic Games with “fans in the stands” after competing in an empty venue at the Tokyo Games three years ago, noting that the best part is that his family will be able to watch him compete […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] A swarm of Dara Alizadeh supporters, decked out in bright pink Bermuda t-shirts and “Go Dara!” caps, descended on the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium to cheer on the Bermuda rower. More than 30 of Alizadah’s family and friends have travelled to Paris to support the 30-year-old, who took to the water today […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda rower Dara Alizadeh – who is being cheered on by a 32-strong contingent of his family and friends who have traveled to Paris to support him –  is hoping to build upon his performance in the heats as he prepares to race again tomorrow [July 28] at the Olympic Games in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda rower Dara Alizadeh said he “gave everything” in the men’s singles sculls repechage race at the Varies-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium at the Paris Games today [July 28]. Alizadeh made a blistering start, leading for the first half of the race, and was in the top two qualifying positions with 200 metres […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda rower Dara Alizadeh experienced his first victory in an Olympic Games race after winning his E/F semi-final at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium today [July 29]. Alizadeh, who competes in the men’s single sculls, claimed a comfortable win, finishing his two-kilometre race in 7min 33.38sec. The 30-year-old said he was encouraged […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dara Alizadeh has reflected on his rowing journey, from a 13-year-old who began competing for fun to becoming a two-times Olympian. Alizadeh closed the curtain on his Olympic campaign in Paris today [August 2], finishing fourth in the men’s single sculls E final at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium to place 28th […]

Bermudian Dara Alizadeh has announced his retirement from rowing after reflecting on his “incredible experience” at the Olympic Games in Paris. The two-times Olympian finished fourth in the men’s single sculls E final at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium to place 28th overall. Alizadeh, 30, wrote on social media yesterday [August 20]: “It’s been a couple […]

Over 100 local and visiting crew of pilot gig rowers will take part in the fourth International Pilot Gig Regatta, which is set to begin this Sunday [Oct 20]. A spokesperson said, “Over 100 local and visiting crew of pilot gig rowers will take to the waters of Bermuda for three days of racing on October […]

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club’s fourth International Gig Regatta concluded, with approximately 70 visiting rowers taking part in the event alongside local rowers. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club [BPGC] proudly hosted its fourth Bermuda International Regatta, an event that brought together pilot gig rowing enthusiasts and supporters from both local and international communities for […]

Compre Group completed a $150 million reinsurance deal with Accelerant, approved by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. A spokesperson said, “Compre Group Holdings Limited [Compre], the Bermuda-domiciled international legacy and reinsurance group, today announced it has completed a legacy reinsurance transaction with Accelerant, the data-driven risk exchange, following approval by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. The transaction, […]

Total dedicated reinsurance capital in 2023 jumped by 7% to USD 568 billion, with an even larger increase projected for 2024, according to a new AM Best report. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The Best’s Market Segment Report, “Dedicated Reinsurance Capital Thrives in Hard Market,” is part of AM Best’s look at the […]

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of Nissan Global Reinsurance, Ltd. [NGRe] [Hamilton, Bermuda]. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. “The ratings reflect NGRe’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses […]

AM Best affirmed Global Atlantic Group’s excellent ratings, noting its “strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.” A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings [Long-Term ICR] of “a+” [Excellent] of Commonwealth Annuity and […]

Arch Capital Group announced that Daniel “Dan” J. Houston and Neal Triplett will join the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Houston is a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience in the financial services sector. He is Chairman and CEO of Principal Financial Group, where he is responsible for overall […]

Enstar Group Limited  has completed the previously announced transaction between one of its wholly owned subsidiaries with Insurance Australia Limited, on behalf of Insurance Australia Group [IAG], following receipt of the relevant regulatory approvals and satisfaction of the final closing conditions. A spokesperson said, “Under the terms of the adverse development cover [ADC] agreement, Enstar will […]

Mosaic has added 13 leading US environmental risk specialists to its team as the company drives a strategic buildout of business across the Americas A spokesperson said, “The expansion marks the next stage of rapid growth for Mosaic’s Environmental Liability division which the company launched as its seventh line of business less than two years […]

Gallagher launched a new specialty insurance business in Bermuda, and has appointed Jasmine DeSilva as Managing Director of the new business. A spokesperson said, “Gallagher has launched a new business in Bermuda to support clients across the region with their specialty insurance solutions. “Gallagher already has a significant client base in Bermuda, along with treaty reinsurance […]

This year’s NPC Worldwide Caribbean Grand Prix Bermuda Pro Qualifier scheduled for November 20th, 2021 has been postponed. “The decision to postpone the Bermuda Pro Qualifier was an enormous disappointment, a tough one, not only to the athletes, spectators, exhibitors, and professionals who were due to attend the show,”  a spokesperson said. “It was necessary […]

Bermudian bodybuilder Mikle Dill finished fifteenth in the men’s classic physique at the recent NPC Worldwide Olympia Amateur Italy in Milan. Dill, whose long-term ambition is to earn a pro card, competed in a field of 46 competitors. The 25-year-old, who finished runner-up in the men’s physique at the NPC Worldwide Royal Grand Prix Bermuda […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Alexis Richens has always felt at home on stage and credits her dance background for giving her the tools needed to navigate the challenges of bodybuilding. The 31-year-old made her competition debut last summer at the NPC Worldwide Royal Grand Prix Bermuda, held at CedarBridge Academy, where she claimed the overall […]

Physique athlete Alexis Richens achieved a second-place finish in the bikini class at the NPC Worldwide Royal Grand Prix Bahamas Pro Qualifier in Nassau at the weekend. Richens said she made significant improvements from her competition debut last summer at the NPC Worldwide Royal Grand Prix Bermuda, where she won the overall bikini class title. […]

The Sandys Boat Club ‘Paddle for PALS’ event was held this weekend in the west end, with participants dressing in costumes and bringing “your brooms, flotations, paddleboards, kayaks, and non-motorized floaties”, with the event aiming to raise funds for the PALS cancer care charity. Related Stories Photos & Video: Dockyard Fall Festival Photos: Tree Tops […]

The Royal Naval Dockyard’s ‘Fall Festival’ event was held yesterday [Oct 19] on the North Lawn, with families attending the event and enjoying activities including fun castles, face painting, entertainment, and more. Related Stories Photos & Video: Sandys Club Paddle For PALS Photos: Tree Tops II Preschool Halloween Parade Photos/Video: Tree Tops II Halloween Parade […]

Beyond Inclusion hosted its Trunk or Treat event this weekend, creating an inclusive Halloween celebration for families to enjoy, with over 25 different organizations and individuals hosting trunks. “Trunk or Treat is an inclusive and accessible alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. This year, we’ve opened the event for members of the general public to attend, in […]

The Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley held a Town Hall meeting during his trip to Bermuda. A spokesperson previously said, “The meeting is aimed at all citizens of Nevis and St. Kitts who currently live in Bermuda and those persons who may be curious about Nevis. The session will offer information about visiting Nevis and […]

The parrotfish, a species of marine life abundant in Bermuda’s waters, is singlehandedly working to keep both the coral reefs and beaches surrounding the island healthy, all thanks to their voracious appetite and ability to defecate up to 200 pounds of sand per year, with a recent report highlighting the fact that areas that don’t […]

In the House of Assembly today [July 11], Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment Jeanne Atherden delivered a report on the state of health of the coral reefs found in Bermuda’s waters and the Caribbean, citing the report by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network [GCRMN] released last week. Minister Atherden said, “Last week saw […]

Bermuda-based Catlin Group has joined forces with the Natural History Museum in London to present a major exhibition, which opens today [Mar 27], that explores the importance and beauty of the world’s coral reefs. The exhibition, ‘Coral Reefs: Secret Cities of the Sea’, includes 250 specimens from the Natural History Museum’s coral, fish and marine invertebrate collection. […]

Polar explorer and environmentalist, Robert Swan OBE, once said: “The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” “Bermuda remains on the precipice when it comes to protecting its natural resources, particularly its coral reef system, which provides us with provision, protection and pleasure. Therefore, it is vital that […]