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Manders Tennis Championships Finals Held

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Published On :: Sun, 12 Jan 2020 14:30:35 +0000

The Manders Tennis Management Championships came to an exciting end at the Fairmont Tennis Courts. Gavin Manders was on the court for the final facing off against his Davis Cup teammate Tariq Simons. Manders jumped out to an early lead in the first set 3 – 0, but Simons would fight back to win six […]

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Phillips Wins Tournament Opener In Cyprus

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 12:36:36 +0000

Daniel Phillips recently began competing in the Herodotou Tennis Academy TE Under 16 Tournament in Cyprus. Phillips is in the singles main draw and took on Gabriele Vulpitta from Italy in his first round match. Phillips advanced with a straight sets victory with scores of 7-6 and 6-2. Related Stories Tennis: Mallory Advances To Another […]

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Tennis: Phillips Wins Doubles Match In Cyprus

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:05:32 +0000

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips teamed up with Uwe Diehl from Germany and they began competing in the doubles portion of the Herodotou Tennis Academy Under 16 Tournament in Cyprus. Unseeded Phillips and Diehl took on the number 4 seeds Matei Gavrea from Romania and Georgios Protopapas from Cyprus. Gavrea and Protopapas won the first […]

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Phillips Continues At Herodotou Tennis U16

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 12:11:51 +0000

Daniel Phillips recently continued competing in the Herodotou Tennis Academy Under 16 Tournament in Cyprus. Playing his second round singles match, Phillips took on Markus Giersiepen Garcia, the number four seed from Spain. Phillips and Garcia battled in a three setter with Garcia coming from a set down to defeat Phllips 3-6, 6-1, 6-2. The […]

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Phillips Plays Doubles Semi-Finals In Cyprus

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:31:41 +0000

Daniel Phillips recently teamed up with his doubles partner Uwe Diehl from Germany in the Herodotou Tennis Academy Under 16 Tournament in Cyprus. Phillips and Diehl took to the court for the doubles semi-finals as they squared off against the number one seeds Markus Giersiepen Garcia from Spain and David Alexandru Gheorghe from Romania. Phillips […]

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Phillips Has Mixed Day In The Netherlands

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:00:01 +0000

Daniel Phillips recently began competing in the INTIME Tennis Direct Junior Open in the Netherlands, ending with a mixed day on the court. In his opening round singles match, Phillips took on Bjorn Schoemacher from the Netherlands and advanced in straight sets, winning 6-1, 6-0. Phillips then teamed up with Uwe Diehl in the boys […]

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Phillips Wins 2nd Round Match In Netherlands

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Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:00:24 +0000

Daniel Phillips continued competing in the INTIME Tennis Direct Junior Open in the Netherlands. In his second round singles match, Phillips took on Freddy Blaydes from Great Britain and advanced in a three set battle. Phillips won the first set 6-3, Blaydes won the second set 6-3, and Phillips won the third set 7-6. Phillips’ […]

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Leader & Attride-Stirling Help Adelphi Win

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:30:02 +0000

David Leader, Luke Attride-Stirling and their Adelphi Men’s Tennis teammates defeated Saint Michael’s College 5 – 2 in Men’s College Tennis action. Attride-Stirling teamed up with Andrew Ray in the number 2 doubles position and went down to Josh Weiss and Seb Tonini 6 – 3. Attride-Stirling playing in the number 2 singles position defeated […]

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FC Bascome Takes Hiatus From USL League

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Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:27:54 +0000

After weeks of exploring a series of options with USL League Two hierarchy and league representatives, FC Bascome Bermuda [FCBB] has “made the difficult decision to take a hiatus from the USL League Two 2020 season with a commitment to return in 2021.” “Our decision is directly related to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic […]

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Bermudian In China Supports Skills Competition

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:45:27 +0000

Darren Burchall, a former national youth team footballer who now teaches in Shenzhen, China, recently took the time to salute those taking part in the Lockdown Football Skills Competition, which is being hosted by GoMedia and SGI Sports. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian teacher and former national youth team footballer Darren “Butchie” Burchall is now back […]

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When The Saint Came Marching In To Bermuda

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Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2019 12:00:39 +0000

The Saint, Simon Templar’s celebrated nom de guerre in his never-ending war against crime, derived from his initials, ST. And he underscored this self-image as a saintly man in a sinful world by leaving behind a calling card emblazoned with a haloed stick figure at the lairs of the villains he ran to ground. The […]

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New Book Chronicles Island’s Military History

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Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 15:00:12 +0000

The latest book by an international authority on military fortifications spotlights Bermuda’s role in the worldwide chain of military outposts which helped to create and sustain the British Empire. Britain’s Island Fortresses: Defence of the Empire 1756–1956 by Bill Clements, a retired Colonel with 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rangers, was launched in the UK in […]

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Children’s Reading Festival On Saturday, Nov 2

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Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 15:23:44 +0000

The Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Bermuda Alumnae Chapter will be hosting their 20th Annual Children’s Reading Festival in Victoria Park from 11.00am – 4.00pm on Saturday November 2nd. This free event for children from infants to P6 is filled with books, fun castles, giveaways, storytelling, drinks and popcorn, entertainment and more. This […]

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Photos & Video: Children’s Reading Festival

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Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 23:01:18 +0000

The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated held their 20th Annual Children’s Reading Festival today [Nov 2] at Victoria Park in Hamilton. The 12-minute live video replay is below: The event aims to promote literacy by providing a free book to children from infants to P6. The day was filled with books, […]

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New Children’s Book: The Heart Of The Dragon

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 01:00:17 +0000

‘The Heart Of The Dragon,’ a new children’s book written by Suzie Arruda and Dr. Larry Trott to “promote the importance of having a clean mind as well as a good heart to children,” has been released. A spokesperson said, “Heart of the Dragon [HOTD] is inspired to promote a movement in holistic education where […]

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Minister Highlights ‘PawPaw Bermuda’ Book

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:24:31 +0000

Dr. Edwin and Shirley Ann Smith and their sons Micrae and Stefan utilised a grant from the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs to create the Pawpaw Bermuda book which focuses on the artistic and culinary history of the pawpaw in our island. The book was highlighted today in the House of Assembly by Minister […]

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Chubb Continues Sponsorship Of Cricket Camp

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:07:32 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board announced that Chubb has agreed to continue its sponsorship of the BCB’s 2020 Easter “Action Cricket Camp” that is taking place over five days from March 30 to April 3. The aim of the Easter Camp is to enhance player’s cricket and social skills in a safe, enjoyable and positive environment. […]

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Sussex Cricket Hosts “Ask Delray Anything!”

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Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 16:07:06 +0000

While most sporting leagues worldwide continue to be suspended due to Covid-19, the Sussex Cricket team in the UK is using social media to interact with fans, and they recently featured a Q&A with Bermuda’s Delray Rawlins. The Sussex Cricket website said, “Thanks to everybody that sent in their questions for Delray Rawlins on social media. […]

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ICC Holds Virtual Chief Executives Meeting

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:51:43 +0000

The International Cricket Council [ICC] hosted a Chief Executives’ Committee meeting via conference call today to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the sport. A spokesperson said, “During the call, the CEO’s of the 12 Full Members and three Associate representatives confirmed their full commitment to work in partnership to address the challenges the sport […]

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Video: Estonian Media Highlights Roger Lee

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Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:25 +0000

Getting there isn’t always half the fun when you’re travelling to Bermuda from Estonia, local footballer Roger Lee jokes in a new interview. And getting back to that Baltic country can be even more challenging depending on where his Bermuda national squad obligations take him for a game. The 28-year-old Bermuda international has been playing […]

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Video: T20 Organisers Highlight Bermuda Team

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Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:05:05 +0000

The T20 World Cup organisers have highlighted the Bermuda cricket team ahead of the T20 World Cup Qualifier. The video description says, “With the 2019 ICC – T20 World Cup Qualifier fast approaching, let us look at some of the most memorable names in the Bermuda Cricket Squad.” Related Stories Video: Scotland Sets Surrey On […]

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Football Shield & Friendship Semi-Final

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 14:04:27 +0000

The Devonshire Colts and Southampton Rangers have advanced to the Shield and Friendship finals after semi-final matches at the Wellington Oval. Shield Semi-Final: Devonshire Colts 2 – St. David’s 0 The Devonshire Colts have advanced to the Shield final after picking up a 2 – 0 win over St. David’s at the Wellington Oval. Things […]

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Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Skyport Magic Mile

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:00:39 +0000

Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the Skyport Magic Mile. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “The Skyport Magic Mile is around the corner and we are so excited! “On Saturday, February 29, up […]

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Hill-Edwards Helps Franklin Pierce Win Relay

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Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 13:26:14 +0000

Destini Hill-Edwards and her Franklin Pierce University women’s track and field teammates competed in the Panther Invitational. Franklin Pierce University Women’s Track and Field team finished in third place out of 14 teams. Hill-Edwards ran the second leg for the Franklin Pierce Women’s 4x200m relay team that clocked a winning time of 1:52.37. Related Stories […]

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Hill-Edwards Competes In Valentine Invitational

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 11:30:17 +0000

Destini Hill-Edwards and her Franklin Pierce University Women’s Track and Field teammates competed at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational hosted by Boston University. In the women’s 60-meters, Hill-Edwards finished 3rd in heat 4 and was 21st out of 80 runners with a time of 8.12. In the women’s 200-meters, she finished the 43rd heat in […]

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DeRosa Wins Shot Put At SWAC Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:00:29 +0000

[Updated] Bermudian Tiara DeRosa — who competes for the Mississippi Valley State Women’s Track & Field — made an excellent showing at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships in Birmingham, Alabama. DeRosa won the women’s shot put with a top toss of 14.61m, defeating a field of over twenty other athletes at […]

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Track Athletes Continue To Shine Overseas

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:42:52 +0000

Bermuda’s Nathan Armstrong claimed a sectional championship title winning the men’s 1600m in a time of 4:29.02, while Tiara DeRosa won the women’s shot put with a top toss of 14.61m at the SWAC Championships. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “Nathan Armstrong competed in the Group 1 NJ State Sectionals at Bennett […]

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Outerbridge Competes In Track Championships

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:33 +0000

Quinnae Outerbridge and her University of Hartford women’s indoor track and field teammates recently rounded out the indoor campaign at the America East Championships. Outerbridge competed in the women’s 800m run, finishing in tenth by clocking a time of 2:21.36, before running the third leg for the University of Hartford’s women’s distance medley relay team […]

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Simons Competes In Indoor Championships

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Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 13:00:29 +0000

Nathan Simons represented Indian Hills men’s track & field at the NJCAA Region XI Indoor Championships at the Buena Vista U-Lamberti Rec Center. In the men’s 400 meters, Simons finished 3rd in Heat 6, clocking a time of 51.39, which saw him finish in 7th place overall. Simons ran the third leg for the Indian […]

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Glasgow Competes In Regional Championships

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Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:27:32 +0000

Mykal Glasgow recently represented the Thomas College men’s track and field team at the NCAA Division III New England Regional Championships at Springfield College. Glasgow finished 11th in the men’s high jump with a top leap of 1.90m, before finishing eighth in the men’s triple jump with a leap of 13.10m. Related Stories Mendes Competes […]

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Mendes Competes In Provincial Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 12:00:14 +0000

Brianna Mendes –  representing McGill University –  competed in the RSEQ Provincial Championships. Mendes finished the women’s 1500m race in 17th place with a time of 4:57.47, and she also finished 11th competing in the women’s 3000m race stopping the clock in a time of 10:29.93. Related Stories Glasgow & Thomas College Fourth In Invitational […]

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Irby Competes In ECAC Indoor Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:00:34 +0000

Ashley Irby represented Elon University Women’s Track and Field on the opening day at the 2020 Eastern College Athletic Conference [ECAC] Indoor Championships at the Boston University Tennis and Track Center. Elon’s women’s 4×800-meter relay team of Stephanie Lair, Anna Twomey, Irby and Emily Smith qualified for the next round after racing a time of […]

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BHF Appoints Mathias Ahrens As Head Coach

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 19:00:03 +0000

The Bermuda Hockey Federation has appointed Mathias Ahrens as the new Head Coach and Development Officer. A BHF spokesperson said, “We are excited to announce the appointment of Mathias Ahrens as the BHF’s new Head Coach and Development Officer. With his 20+ years of experience successfully leading senior and junior programs, Mathias’s appointment will not […]

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Photos: National Cross Country Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 01 Dec 2019 14:02:34 +0000

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] hosted the National Cross Country Championships at Botanical Gardens. Gayle Lindsay won the Women’s Open 3 Mile race clocking a winning time of 20:49.5, while the Men’s Open 5 Mile race was won by Sean Trott who crossed the line in 29:09.4 and Spencer Butterfield finished […]

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BNAA Cross Country Series Championships

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:28:28 +0000

At the conclusion of the Bermuda National Athletics Cross Country National Championships, the series winners were announced. Claiming the Under 10 Girls title was Kelise Wade, Jaeda Grant was declared the Under 12 Girls winner. The Under 14 Girls winner was Carina Bortoli, while claiming the Under 17 Girls title was Jezhari Talbot. Jessie Marshall […]

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Senior School Cross Country Championships

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Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 23:02:57 +0000

Saltus Grammar School won two of the four divisions at the Bermuda School Sports Federation Senior School Cross Country Championships at the Arboretum. Warwick Academy’s Shayla Cann led from start to finish to win the under 16 girls division with a time of 13.51. Berkeley’s Jezhari Talbot finished four seconds later ahead of Liana Medeiros […]

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KEMH Treats Injured Ship Crew Member

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:04:10 +0000

A  crew member of the MS Regal Princess arrived on the island for urgent medical treatment, and “the sole crew member receiving treatment was tested and found negative for COVID-19, and all Bermuda medical personnel and individuals providing transport practiced stringent COVID-19 safety guidelines to ensure no possible spread of the virus.” A Government spokesperson […]

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Online Covid-19 Tool ‘HealthIQ’ Released

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Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 12:22:27 +0000

The Health Council announced the release of HealthIQ, which they said is a “simple online tool that will help us as a community in our efforts to progress from phase one through phase four of Covid-19 restrictions.” A spokesperson said, “Each member of the public is encouraged to go to HealthIQ.bm and enter information about […]

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Equestrian: Dressage Championship Cancelled

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:00:39 +0000

The 2020 Adequan/FEI North American Youth Championship for dressage, scheduled to be held in Michigan from August 4 to August 9, has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The United States Equestrian Federation announced that the 2020 Adequan/FEI North American Youth Championship for dressage, scheduled to be held in Michigan from […]

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US Coast Guard Tall Ship ‘Eagle’ Visits Hamilton

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Published On :: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 22:22:19 +0000

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle arrived in Hamilton on Friday [July 20] as part of its 2019 cadet summer training deployment. A spokesperson previously said, “While in port, cadets from the ‘Eagle’ will participate in community outreach activities with WindReach and the Sandy’s Boat Club Youth Sailing Program. “As the only active-duty sailing […]

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Photos: New Boat Slip Service Launching Soon

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:12:29 +0000

Shakedown Bottoms Up Boat Works is the new revived traditional boat slip operation that is opening at Great Bay in St. David’s and is being run by well known charter fisherman David Barnes. Mr. Barnes explains the Barnes family has been working towards completion over the last two years, working on the project while operating […]

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Sompo Hires Harriet Harty As Executive VP

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Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 13:25:40 +0000

Sompo International Holdings has appointed Harriet Harty as the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer [CHRO] for Sompo International’s Commercial P&C operations. The company said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that Harriet Harty has been named Executive Vice President and Chief […]

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White Mountains Reports Third Quarter Results

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Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:38:38 +0000

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. reported book value per share of $1,003 and adjusted book value per share of $1,005 as of September 30, 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share both increased 2% in the third quarter of 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share increased […]

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Hamilton Re Invites Scholarship Applications

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Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 19:15:57 +0000

Hamilton Insurance Group, – the Bermuda-headquartered holding company that underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries — is now inviting applications for a scholarship designed to expand the skill set of young professionals considering a career in insurance and reinsurance. Hamilton Group CEO Pina Albo and current Hamilton […]

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BILTIR Announces 11% Membership Growth

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:10:37 +0000

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has announced that membership grew by 11% in 2019. A spokesperson said, “The number of companies joining BILTIR, which represents the island’s long-term insurers and reinsurers who provide life and annuity products such as pensions, grew from 55 to 61 this year. “Five reinsurance companies – Fortitude […]

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AXA XL Reinsurance Leadership Team Changes

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Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 13:30:30 +0000

AXA XL has announced additional changes within its Reinsurance Leadership Team [RLT], effective January 1. A spokesperson said, “The changes are part of AXA XL Reinsurance’s simplified Reinsurance organizational structure which was announced in September. The structure is aligned around AXA XL Reinsurance’s key markets and intended to enhance the focus on its Payer to […]

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ABIR Announces New Leadership Appointments

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 22:46:11 +0000

The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] today [Jan 8] announced a slate of new leadership appointments of member-company industry executives. Edward Mishambi of RenaissanceRe will become Chair of ABIR’s Policy Committee. The committee reviews insurance regulation in Bermuda and overseas, international regulatory standards, public policy in Bermuda, US natural disaster policy and regulation, […]

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White Mountains Reports Fourth Quarter Results

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:31:44 +0000

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. reported book value per share of $1,024 and adjusted book value per share of $1,018 as of December 31, 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share increased 2% and 1% in the fourth quarter of 2019. Book value per share and adjusted book value per share […]

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Motorcycle Racing: White Finishes 11th In Spain

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Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 09:37:49 +0000

Bermuda’s Dakari White began competing in the Spanish CEV Motorcycle Championships in Spain. On the first day in wet conditions, White and the other competitors took to the track for a Qualifying Race and Race 1. White started from the back row of the grid and he was able to make some crucial passes during […]

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‘Did Engage In Sexually Inappropriate Touching’

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Published On :: Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:59:55 +0000

Saltus School confirmed that its investigation into alumni allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour on the part of a teacher who left the school 40 years ago has concluded, and it confirmed that the teacher “did engage in sexually inappropriate touching.” “Saltus contracted with T&M Protection Resources, a US-based company specializing in these cases, to conduct the […]

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