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Photos/Video: Cycle Cruises Celebrate 10 Years

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Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2016 14:22:25 +0000

The roar of motorcycle engines crossed the island this week as a group of visiting riders on their Harley Davidsons and other supersized motorcycles were joined by members of the Bermuda Longriders on a ride across the island. The group is part of ETA Motorcycle Cruises, which offers cruises all through the Caribbean and Bermuda […]

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Adam Hall Helps Guide Delmarva To Victory

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Published On :: Sun, 11 Aug 2019 22:20:34 +0000

Adam Hall and his Delmarva Shorebirds teammates plated five late unanswered runs as they surged past the Kannapolis Intimidators 7-4 at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. The Shorebirds’ surge began in the seventh. Down 4-2, Johnny Rizer walked with one out and then came home to score as Hall ripped a double into the left field […]

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60th Anniversary Theatre Boycott Quiz Winner

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 22:44:27 +0000

On July 18th, there was a presentation made to the winner of the 60th Anniversary of the Theatre Boycott Quiz at the One Communication’s Church Street outlet, which is very near the site where crowds gathered peacefully during that transformative chapter, 60 years ago. Speaker Dennis Lister, Helene Stephenson, Senator Joan Dillas Wright, Glenn Fubler, […]

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Trey Mallory Begins ITF Anguilla J3 Tournament

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Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 14:34:51 +0000

After an intense training week in Boca Raton, Florida with Bermuda based coach James Collieson, Bermudian tennis player Trey Mallory started his end of year campaign in the ITF Anguilla J3 Tournament with a gutsy performance winning his opening match 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 over Nicholas Godsick. His opponent is a top ranked US junior and […]

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Fidelis Raises $300 Million Of Equity Capital

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:47:14 +0000

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited said it “has raised approximately $300 million of equity capital from a combination of its existing shareholders and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority [ADIA], in order to support Fidelis’ further growth.” “Fidelis is a leading insurance and reinsurance business, operating a Four Pillar strategy across Bespoke, […]

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BMRC Motorcycle Circuit Racing Series Results

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2018 13:16:18 +0000

Yesterday’s Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club race day was dedicated to Navell Ricky “Beetle” Darrell, a well loved and devoted senior racer of the club who passed away in a motorcycle accident recently. “The race day commenced with a memorial ride for Beetle where all racers from across the club’s four classes joined together and took […]

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Mitchell Finishes Eighth On Canadian MX Circuit

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Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 09:24:41 +0000

Jyire Mitchell continued competing for Team Holeshot Motor Sports on the Canadian MX Circuit. The Professional Sixth Round Moncton Division Triple Crown Race took place at the Riverglade Motocross Park. In the Moncton 250cc Division Mitchell finished 8th overall, he finished 7th in the First Moto and then finished 10th in the Second Moto. In […]

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Photos & Video: BMRA Southside Circuit Racing

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Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 12:03:18 +0000

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association [formally BMRC] hosted the 6th round of their 2019 summer circuit racing series on Sunday [Aug 25] under intermittent rain shower conditions at the RUBiS Southside Motorsports Raceway. With a new track layout that tested both new and veteran riders alike, crowds saw spectacular racing, for 4 races despite the […]

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Court: Cruise Passenger Denies Sexual Assault

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Aug 2018 19:28:00 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] In Magistrates Court today, a cruise ship passenger from New Jersey pled not guilty to a charge of sexual assault. The 27-year-old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was alleged to have committed the crime against a fellow cruise ship passenger on August 10. His trial is scheduled to begin […]

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Court: Cruise Passenger Seeks Speedy Trial

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:05:12 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A cruise ship passenger who pled not guilty to sexual assault was back in court  hoping to get his trial pushed up to next week. The 27-year-old New Jersey man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, must remain in Bermuda until his case is heard. He is alleged […]

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Court: Minors Pleads Guilty To Sex Offences

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Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:00:59 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 43-year-old man pleaded guilty to three sex offences involving a minor and will await sentencing in the new year after several reports have been conducted. David Minors, from Sandys Parish, admitted to three of six charges involving a minor under the age of 16. Mr Minors –  the former Government road safety officer […]

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Court: Cruise Ship Passenger Trial Set For June

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:12:04 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A New Jersey man who has pleaded not guilty to a sexual assault aboard a cruise ship has had his trial pushed back until June. The man, who resides in the United States and cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, had previously denied that he committed the alleged offence against […]

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Court: Pernell Brangman Guilty Of Sex Offences

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Published On :: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 00:52:27 +0000

A Supreme Court jury unanimously found Pernell Brangman guilty of sexual offenses against a young girl in the late 1990s. Brangman, who is in his early 50s, was found guilty on all three counts of sexual exploitation and having unlawful carnal knowledge of a 10-year-old girl between 1997 and 1998, ZBM has reported. Screenshot courtesy […]

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Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault On Ship

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2019 01:57:50 +0000

A 32-year-old Mississippi man pleaded guilty in a Boston federal court to sexually assaulting a minor during a cruise from Boston to Bermuda, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. An official statement from the Attorney’s Office District of Massachusetts — which acknowledged the “valuable assistance” provided by the Bermuda Police Service — said, “A […]

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Video: Ill-Logical Linguistics Release ‘I Know’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:20:22 +0000

ill-Logical Linguistics is a Bermudian hip-hop duo that consists of the rapper Josh “Fatz” Simons and producer Craig Simons. The Simons cousins have enjoyed considerable success in the past, with their song ‘Go Slow’ winning the 2012 Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Rap/Hip Hop. Their other hits include ‘A Place with A Vibe’ and […]

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Photos & Video: ‘Aurora’ Cruise Ship Arrives

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:22:45 +0000

The third cruise ship of 2020 — the ‘Aurora’ — arrived in Bermuda yesterday [Feb 18], carrying an estimated 2,258 passengers and 816 crew members. This marks the third of a projected 197 cruise ship visits to Bermuda this year, which officials said should bring an estimated 543,000 passengers to the island. A Government spokesperson […]

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Photos & Video: Girl Guide Thinking Day Service

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:00:05 +0000

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: Building Demolition In Hamilton

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 14:29:55 +0000

Work started this weekend on the demolition of the Valerie T. Scott building on Reid Street in Hamilton. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises the public of road closures and parking restrictions in the City of Hamilton beginning this Friday, 28 February until the end of day on Sunday, 1 […]

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Ocorian Appoints Louise Charleson As Partner

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 15:14:38 +0000

Ocorian, a global provider of corporate and fiduciary services, fund administration and capital markets, has appointed Louise Charleson as Partner in its Bermuda Legal Services team. Ms. Charleson has extensive legal experience in Bermuda, having most recently been Head of Legal at Bermuda Commercial Bank Limited. Prior to this she held senior roles at leading […]

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Photos & Video: Car Fire Extinguished In Paget

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 20:05:48 +0000

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: Building Damaged In Early Morning Blaze

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 23:00:38 +0000

A building located on Cedar Avenue sustained damage in an early morning blaze on Tuesday [April 26], that is understood to have initially involved two motorcycles. The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to the fire that occurred at approximately 3.00am. The fire was extinguished but not before the nearby building sustained visible fire, heat […]

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Photos: Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Fire

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 15 Apr 2017 22:08:59 +0000

[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

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:02:05 +0000

[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 Service Extinguish St George’s Fire

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 29 Apr 2018 23:59:48 +0000

[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

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Published On :: Sat, 26 May 2018 17:35:07 +0000

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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BFRS Extinguish Bucket Lift Fire In St. David’s

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2019 18:48:23 +0000

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

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 02:56:50 +0000

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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BSX On Covid-19 & Business Continuity

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 10:09:08 +0000

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] provided information about their plans for business continuity amidst the global Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [“BSX” or “Exchange”] today issued a statement on the Exchange’s response to the Covid-19 virus and business continuity. “The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting market volatility has prompted the World […]

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Norwegian Cruise Line Secures Over $2 Billion

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:23:44 +0000

Norwegian Cruise Line — which is one of the major cruise lines that serves the island — announced that it secured over $2 billion of additional liquidity, which “will strengthen the company’s financial position amid the Covid-19 pandemic.” The NCLH website said, “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. today announced it successfully secured over $2 billion […]

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Photos: FAA Plane Checking NavAid Equipment

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 26 Sep 2015 21:00:10 +0000

Residents and commuters in the east end this morning [Sept 26] may have witnessed a private plane flying different patterns in the area, sometimes at lower altitudes than usual. LF Wade International Airport General Manager Aaron Adderley explained that “it’s a flight check carried out by the FAA of our NavAid equipment”. NavAid equipment [also […]

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Budget: Cruise Tax Increase To Raise $4.4 Million

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:00:57 +0000

The tax rate will be increased from $22 to $25 per cruise ship passenger over the age of two, and this increase is expected to raise an additional $4.4 million. This is according to the 2020 Budget Report delivered by Minister Curtis Dickinson on Friday [Feb 21] which said, “Following last year’s notification to all cruise lines, […]

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Duke’s Bermuda Suit Now In English Museum

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 09:31:35 +0000

It went out of style so very long ago that it might well be referred to as a museum piece. But a lounge suit purchased by the Duke of Windsor [1894-1972] at Bermuda’s old flagship department store Triminghams in 1940 actually fits that description quite literally. The Duke bought the single-breasted wool suit along with […]

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Court: Man Pleads Guilty To Burglary Charges

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Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:33:57 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 45-year-old man pleaded guilty to burglary related charges in Magistrates Court. Leon Fough was charged with trespassing with an attempt to steal at a Warwick home. He was also accused of similar offenses at an Ord Road, Warwick residence earlier this month, when he was found with possessing equipment for use […]

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Court: Man Admits Throwing Corrosive Liquid

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:26:28 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A man who had a standoff with police pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to that incident, including four counts of throwing a corrosive liquid at officers. James Dallas, 70, was involved in a seven-hour standoff with police on March 28, 2019 on Happy Valley Road in Pembroke. Mr Dallas pleaded guilty to […]

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U.S. Officer Alleged To Be On Bermuda Cruise

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:01:42 +0000

An alleged cruise to Bermuda while on duty has an American police lieutenant facing criminal charges, with David Andrade “accused of stealing $11,538 in holiday pay for time off he wasn’t entitled to, including a stint he claimed pay for when he was allegedly on a cruise to Bermuda.” This is according to a report […]

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Chubb Receives ‘Green Building’ Certification

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 16:25:21 +0000

The Chubb Building on Woodbourne Avenue is the first in Bermuda to be certified LEED Platinum, the highest level of recognition in the LEED green building certification program that “recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices.” The company said, “The Chubb Building has twice before been recertified LEED Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council, which […]

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Proposed New Apartment Building In Hamilton

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 13:08:55 +0000

A planning application has been submitted for a proposed 68-unit apartment building on Church Street in Hamilton, with the application stating that it would be an 8 storey building, consisting of six above grade and two below grade floors. The address provided is 33 Church Street, which appears to be the area by the Cathedral […]

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Walker Arcade & The Calypso Building For Sale

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 12:25:45 +0000

The Walker Arcade and Calypso Building are for sale, with the two Hamilton properties comprising over 36,000 square feet. A spokesperson said, “Coldwell Banker is pleased to announce that they have received instructions to sell two of the cities most recognized commercial properties, The Walker Arcade and The Calypso Building. The two properties comprise over 36,000 […]

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Commission Of Inquiry To Host Hearing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:15:34 +0000

The Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda will hold a public Planning Hearing on Thursday, March 19th. A spokesperson said, “The Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda will hold a public Planning Hearing on Thursday, 19th March 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 […]

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BFRS Offer Video Remote Building Inspection

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:11:42 +0000

With the Covid-19 pandemic preventing in-person inspections, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] is currently providing a Remote Video Inspection service specifically for buildings and construction sites. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] is advising that it is currently providing a Remote Video Inspection [RVI] service specifically for buildings […]

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Over Thirty Regiment Recruits Start Training

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 11:47:56 +0000

More than 30 soldiers started two weeks of intensive training at the start of their careers as Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers. The island trainees were joined by five Officer Cadets from the new Cayman Regiment, who are in Bermuda to learn as much as possible before they go on to further education at the British […]

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Photos: Premier & Minister Visit RBR Recruits

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:42:24 +0000

Premier David Burt and the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines visited this year’s newest Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] recruits during the annual camp training yesterday, Thirty-six trainees — including five from the Cayman Island Regiment — are participating in the first of two recruitment camps this year. During yesterday’s visit, the Premier and Minister […]

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RBR Recruits Get Their First Lesson With Rifles

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:11:27 +0000

The country’s newest soldiers got their first lesson with the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s SA-80 rifles. Recruit Camp soldiers were introduced to the standard issue weapon in a classroom – with a major emphasis on safety. Instructors explained the workings of the SA-80 and the rigorous safety procedures that need to be learned before they get […]

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RBR Recruits Celebrate First Week Of Training

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:03:59 +0000

The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s newest soldiers celebrated the halfway mark of two weeks of training at the weekend. Now the troops are preparing for their first day on the firing range today and their first night under canvas at Hog Bay in Sandys on Tuesday. Private Lirico Williams, 22, of Paget, said he welcomed a […]

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Regiment Recruits At Home On The Range

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:47:07 +0000

Bermuda’s newest soldiers yesterday [Feb 24] fired their first shots on the Warwick Camp range after a week of intensive classroom rifle training. The Royal Bermuda Regiment recruits used the SA-80 rifles in a live firing exercise under the watchful eye of qualified range supervisors. Private Cush Smith, 20, said he enjoyed the experience and […]

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RBR Soldiers Celebrate End Of Recruit Camp

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 13:10:28 +0000

Bermuda’s newest soldiers marked the end of Recruit Camp with a Passing Out Parade in front of their proud families and VIPs. A total of 31 soldiers, plus five Officer Cadets from the new Cayman Islands Regiment, ended their two week stint at Warwick Camp with an awards ceremony. Proud Private Stefan Demello, 30, took […]

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RA: Providers Met 4G Requirements For The AC

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Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:23:48 +0000

In November 2016, as part of the award of 4G spectrum to Telecommunications [BWI] Ltd [Digicel] and Bermuda Digital Communications Limited [One Communications], the Regulatory Authority [the ‘Authority’] mandated specific coverage and Quality of Service [QoS] obligations. A spokesperson said, “The obligations are in the following phases: 1. America’s Cup Coverage and QoS obligation [which […]

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Monument Re Completes Acquisition Of Nordben

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:46:30 +0000

Monument Re has completed the acquisition of Nordben Life and Pension Insurance Co. Limited [Nordben] from BenCo Insurance Holding B.V., following receipt of regulatory approval from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission [GFSC]. Manfred Maske, CEO of Monument Re Group, said: “The completion of this transaction positions the Monument Group well in executing its strategy in […]

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Butterfield Complete Acquisition Of ABN AMRO

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 13:14:15 +0000

The Bank of Butterfield has completed the acquisition of ABN AMRO [Channel Islands] Limited [ABN AMRO CI], the Channel Islands-based banking subsidiary of ABN AMRO Bank N.V., following receipt of all regulatory approvals. Effective today, ABN AMRO CI has been renamed Butterfield Bank [Channel Islands] Limited [BBCI]. Over the next 12 months, Butterfield anticipates that BBCI […]

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Arch Capital To Acquire Barbican Group Holdings

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 10:00:09 +0000

Arch Capital Group Ltd. has entered into an agreement to purchase Barbican Group Holdings Limited from funds managed by Carlson Capital, a U.S.-based alternative asset management firm, subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition includes Barbican Managing Agency Limited, Lloyd’s Syndicate 1955, Lloyd’s Syndicate 1856 [Arcus], Lloyd’s Special Purpose Arrangement [SPA] 6132, Castel Underwriting Agencies Limited […]

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