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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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NBA Star CJ McCollum Now Owns A 300-Acre Vineyard In Oregon

He first launched his wine label in 2020.




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Baltimore Ravens Honor Michael K. Williams During Game

‘The Wire’ actor died earlier this month.




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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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Simone Biles Says She Should Have Quit The Olympic Team Before Tokyo

“It was too much,” the gymnast said.





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Ex-UFC Champion Jon Jones, Fiancée Kiss In Instagram Post After Domestic Violence Arrest

Jones and his fiancée share a romantic moment.




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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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Mike Tyson Says He’s Vaccinated, But Wasn’t Thrilled About Getting The Jab

He says he was “beaten into submission” over it.





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Kyrie Irving Clarifies His Vaccine Stance

It comes as the Brooklyn Nets delivered him an ultimatum.




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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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Cam Newton Plans NFL Return, Gets COVID Vaccine

He was released by the Patriots prior to the season.




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NFL Player Emmanuel Ogbah Shares Racist Message He Received After Sunday Loss

Miami lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.




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Regiment & Salvation Army Holiday Concerts

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport invite the public to “enjoy an outdoor holiday concert series starting this Saturday and continuing each Saturday until Christmas at various locations around the island.” Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Owen Darrell, praised the joint musical venture saying, “The holiday season is a time for reflection and […]




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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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Commemorative Service For Midshipman Dale

The Friends of St Peter’s Church has organized a commemorative service honouring Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale, set for 5 pm tomorrow [Feb 24] in St George’s. The event poster says, “In attendance will be Her Excellency Ms Rena Lalgie, Governor of Bermuda The Wor. Quinell Francis, JP, Mayor of St George US Consul General Karen […]




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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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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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Governor Welcomes HMS Trent & HMS Medway

Governor Rena Lalgie welcomed the HMS Trent and HMS Medway and extended her thanks to the Royal Bermuda Regiment for their support in facilitating on-island logistics. A spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, welcomed the recent visits from HMS Trent and HMS Medway and extended her thanks to the Royal Bermuda Regiment […]




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Royal Bermuda Regiment Open Day On Nov 16

The Royal Bermuda Regiment invites residents to its Open Day on November 16th. A Government spokesperson said, “Residents are invited to learn more about the Royal Bermuda Regiment and try on soldiering when the unit holds an open day on November 16. “The event is designed to help guests gain a deeper understanding of the […]




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Operational Service Medal For Regiment

The King has approved the award of the first Operational Service Medal [Bermuda] for members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment. Governor Rena Lalgie said, “As Governor of Bermuda, and Commander in Chief of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, I am pleased to announce that His Majesty The King has approved the award of the first Operational […]




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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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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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Lancashire Holdings Appoints Linda Ventresca

Lancashire Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Linda Ventresca as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from 7 August 2024. A spokesperson said, “Linda Ventresca is an experienced senior leader in the insurance industry, having worked at AXIS Capital from 2003 to 2023. She most recently served as Head of Digital at AXIS Capital and previously […]




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ABIC Appoints Christian Dunleavy As Chairperson

The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] announced the appointment of Christian Dunleavy as its new Chairperson, succeeding Patrick Tannock. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Dunleavy, a highly regarded leader in Bermuda’s business community, brings over 25 years of experience in the Bermuda market. He currently serves as Group President of Aspen Insurance, CEO of Aspen […]




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Jerry Rivers To Retire From Everen Specialty

Everen Specialty Limited announced that Jerry Rivers, Senior Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer, will retire on March 31, 2025. John Talarico, Everen Specialty’s Chair, stated, “On behalf of the Board of Directors, the management team, and all of Everen Specialty’s employees, I want to thank Jerry for his dedicated service over the past 19 […]




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Waldron Competes In Five Races In Indiana

Kiwon Waldron had a busy day at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, participating in five races across both the morning qualifying session and the evening’s main card as the Indiana harness racing season progresses. Waldron began the day in the qualifying session, driving Ya Caught in race 2, a trot class event. The pair finished fourth with […]




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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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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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Fairmont Southampton Renovations Update

Westend Properties shared an update on the ongoing renovations at the Fairmont Southampton. A spokesperson said, “Work at the site is proceeding as planned – for instance, demolition within the building has begun in anticipation of the extensive overhaul of the hotel interior. The initial shipments of containers of construction materials and equipment have arrived […]




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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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Carey Olsen Achieves High Rankings In Legal 500

Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited has achieved its strongest rankings to date in The Legal 500 Caribbean 2025 guide, securing five Tier 1 practice rankings. A spokesperson said, “The team has also attained four new ‘Leading Partner’ rankings – the highest possible ranking individual lawyers can achieve – bringing its total number of individual rankings up […]




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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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AM Best Affirms Everen Specialty’s A-Rating

AM Best affirmed Everen Specialty Ltd.’s A- financial strength and “a-” issuer ratings with a negative outlook, citing improved capital and a focus on core energy operations. A statement from the ratings agency said, “AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] of […]




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Shipping Schedule: Week Starting Nov 9

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, November 9th. On Sunday the Insignia cruise ship is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Zuiderdam cruise ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship is scheduled to arrive. On […]




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Bailey Advances To Snooker Quarter-Finals

Nadanja Bailey came from behind to defeat Kyle Williams 2 – 1 in their Bermuda open singles second round battle at the Warwick Workmen’s Club. Williams won the first game 50 – 40, Bailey leveled the match at 1 – 1 when he won the second 49 – 26. Bailey would claim the victory winning […]




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Bermuda Pool Players Compete In Las Vegas

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 […]




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Pool Players Continue Competing In Las Vegas

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 […]




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Palmer Proud Of Harvey Siblings’ Success

[Written by Stephen Wright] Shona Palmer, the Bermuda national swimming assistant coach, first started training siblings Emma and Jack Harvey when they were small children and said it is a privilege to play a role in their Olympic journeys. Jack, 21, competes in the men’s 100 metres backstroke tomorrow [July 28], with Emma, 23, racing […]




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Jack Harvey Wins 100m Heat In Olympics

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda swimmer Jack Harvey says he is “happy to be an Olympian” after winning his heat in the men’s 100 metres backstroke at the Aquatics Centre at the Paris Games today [July 28]. Harvey, competing in a group of six, led from start to finish, posting a time of 55.78sec to leave […]




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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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Howes Team Wins Bulldog Byron Plapp Invite

The Bolles School girls’ swimming team, which includes Marleigh Howes, captured the 2024 Bulldog Byron Plapp Invite Women’s Division title with a total of 811 points. Howes contributed to the team’s success with several strong individual performances. She placed 8th in the 200-yard freestyle preliminaries (2:02.75) and improved her time to 2:01.56 in the A-final, […]




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Marleigh Howes Helps Bolles Win Invitational

The Bolles School swimming and diving team, which includes Marleigh Howes, captured the 4th Frank Holleman Invitational title with a final score of 625 points. Howes contributed to the team’s success with a third-place finish in the women’s 200-yard freestyle B final, clocking in at 2:00.22. She also secured an eighth-place finish in the women’s […]




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Sharrieff & Howard University Begin Season

Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University swimming and diving teammates began their 2024/25 season competing in the Potomac Relays. Sharrieff led off the Howard University Women’s 200 yard medley relay B team that finished second clocking a time of 1:48.69. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos & Results: BASA Winter Swim […]




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Harvey & Penn State Begin Season With A Win

Bermuda Olympian Jack Harvey and his Penn State swimming and diving teammates got their season underway with a sweep of Navy 172-128 at Lejeune Hall. Harvey, Sean Honey, and Cooper Morely finished second, third, and fourth respectively in the men’s 200 yard backstroke; Harvey touched the wall with a time of 1:47.47. Harvey led off […]




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Sharrieff & Howard Finish 2nd In NJIT Invitational

Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University women’s swimming and diving teammates swam away from this year’s NJIT invitational with nine first-place finishes. Howard University accumulated 1028.5 points for a runner-up finish. Sharrieff led off the women’s 200 yard medley relay B team that finished 2nd with a time of 1:48.06 and she clocked 25.57 finishing […]