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Pensions To Be Paid, Cheques Delivered

Pension benefits automatically paid by direct bank deposit will still be made next week as normal and pension cheques will be processed and delivered by mail tomorrow before the island wide lockdown takes place on Saturday morning. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Social Insurance wishes to advise the public of the following: “Pension […]

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Flag Football League: Squad & Punisher Win

The Bermuda Flag Football Season resumed on the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with 57 points put on the board in a double header. Renegades 6 Killa Squad 32 In the opener the Kill Squad defeated the Renegades 32 – 6 , Matt Kielo was the stand out player for the Renegades with 1 rushing […]

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Bermuda Flag Football: Renegades, Squad Win

The Bermuda Flag Football League season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 82 points scored in a double header. The Renegades went down 13 – 12 to the Punishers, Player of the game for Renegades was Matt Kielo, who had 1 passing Touchdown, 2 Sacks and 2 Interceptions, the […]

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Photos & Results: Punishers & Squad Win

[Updated with photos] The sixth week of the Bermuda Flag Football season saw a total of 44 points put on the board in a double header at the TN Tatem Middle School field. In the opener, the Punishers edged the Black Shark$ 20 – 18; the player of the game for the Punishers notched a […]

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Bermuda Flag Football: Shark$ & Squad Win

The Bermuda Flag Football League season resumed at the TN Tatem Middle School Field with a double header that produced 87 points. In the opener the Black Shark$ shutout the Renegades 35 – 0, the Player of the game for the Black Shark$ was Quin Simmons, with 1 Passing Touchdown, 2 Receiving Touchdowns, 3 Sacks […]

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Bermuda Flag Football: Shark$ & Squad Win

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Flag Football League Season resumed with a double header at the TN Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 108 points. X-Patriots 32 Black Shark$ 34 In the opening game the Black Shark$ edged the X-Patriots 34 – 32. The Player of the Game for Black Shark$ was Zakee […]

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Bermuda Flag Football: Punisher & Squad Win

The Bermuda Flag Football Winter League season resumed with a double-header at the TN Tatem Middle School Field. Punisher 38 Beer-muda Misfits 32 In the opener the Punishers defeated the Beer-muda Misfits 38 – 32. The Player of the Game for Punisher was Te’Jour Riley with 4 touchdown receptions. The Player of the Game for […]

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Bermuda Charge Launch Qualifying Criteria

Organisers of the Bermuda Charge motorcycle road race have launched qualifying criteria for local riders, which contain initiatives to encourage local road safety. Bermuda Charge committee member and former professional motorcycle racer Antoine Richards said, “The requirements are designed not only to ensure that participants hold the necessary riding skills, but also to quantifiably assist […]

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‘Inadequate Punishment For Sex Offenders’

The Advocates for Change invite the public to gather outside of the House of Assembly at 12:00pm on Friday March 1st, to “speak with their Member of Parliament about the inadequate punishment for sex offenders.” A spokesperson said, “One in three Bermuda residents suffered sexual abuse before the age of 18. This statistic was revealed […]

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Fry-Angle Aquarium Fish Show On Nov 11

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society will stage its Annual Fish Show on November 11 at Peace Lutheran Church Hall in Paget. The poster says, “Come and see Bermuda’s most beautiful and unusual fish on display and in competition. Show your own best fish. Entry forms are available on www.fryangle.com or at Noah’s Ark. “Completed Entry forms […]

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Photos: Fry-Angle Aquarium Society Fish Show

The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society held its annual tropical fish show this weekend at the Peace Lutheran Church in Devonshire. Sponsored by Sousa’s Landscape Management and Noah’s Ark, the event saw more than 40 entrants, with Dan Sharifi — the owner of Cichlids of the Americas, an internet-based fish provider located in Central Florida — […]

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Photos & Video: Fry-Angle Aquarium Fish Show

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society held its annual Tropical Fish Show today [Nov 17] at the Botanical Garden’s Horticultural Hall in Paget showcasing a wide variety of aquarium fish. We will have additional information, results and a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video replay is below. The […]

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City Plaque To Commemorate George Trott

In the spirit of Black History Month, the City of Hamilton today [Feb 5] unveiled a bronze plaque to honour the contribution to the construction of City Hall by master carver George Trott. “The impressive chandeliers that command the City Hall foyer were designed by Mr. William Harrington but it was Mr. Trott who put […]

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Photos: 38th Annual Labour Day Banquet

The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] hosted the 38th annual Labour Day Banquet tonight [Aug 30] at the Fairmont Southampton. The event started with a cocktail party followed by a dinner where the keynote speaker was Dr. Michael Charles, General Secretary of the Bermuda Union of Teachers. The Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] will be hosting […]

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Video: ‘Living Our Lives’ LGBTQ Documentary

A documentarian visited Bermuda for the island’s first ever Pride Parade and to capture the thoughts and reflections of a cross-section of LGBTQI residents on film during the run-up to the August 31 event. D.L. Perez is currently hosting an online series titled Living Our Lives, intended to present a panoramic view of the LGBTQ […]

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Music Video: QKO’s Tribute To Road Victims

Bermudian musical production team DemBiez has released a video featuring 14-year-old singer Quinn Outerbridge – also known by her stage name QKO – offering a tribute to the people who have lost their lives on Bermuda’s roads. The video’s description says, “14 year old Bermudian Quinn Outerbridge [stage name "QKO"] making her tribute to those […]

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Music Video: DemBiez & QKO – Mu’LahLah

Bermudian musical production team DemBiez has released its latest piece of work, a song entitled “Mu’LahLah,” featuring young singer Quinn Outerbridge, also known by her stage name QKO. The video’s description says, “Dem Biez Music Group is an independent record label running out of Bermuda which is working with singers who always have had dreams […]

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Music Video: Q The Architect’s ‘Life of a Soldier’

Bermuda talent and modeling agency Neo APEX has produced a new music video for artist Q the Architect, furthering their stated objective “to put Bermuda on the map.” The video, created for Q the Architect’s song “Life of a Soldier,” features production by G-Flex and DemBiez and was directed by Marq Rodriguez. The video’s description […]

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Faith & Community Leaders Plant Loquat Tree

Leaders from the Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities joined with other community members in planting a loquat tree at the corner of Court and Dundonald Streets, serving as an observance of the beginning of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, as well as part of Vision 2020’s campaign to plant 2,020 trees this year. A spokesperson said, […]

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Photos: Runners Compete At CARIFTA Qualifier

[Updated with photos] The Bermuda National Athletic Association hosted their first track meet of the year at the National Sports Center this weekend. The meet was the final one before the track is closed before being replaced, and served as a qualifier for the upcoming Carifta Games with three athletes meeting the standard. During the […]

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Qatar Re Appoints Van Der Straaten As CEO

Qatar Re announced the confirmation of Michael van der Straaten as the Company’s CEO. Earlier this year, he was appointed acting CEO of Qatar Re. Qatar Re also announced the appointment of Pantelis Koulovasilopoulos as CUO – Long Tail & Specialty Classes. He formerly served as Qatar Re’s deputy CUO – Long Tail & Specialty Classes. […]

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Moore & Teammates Qualify For Championships

Madelyn Moore and her Northern Colorado Women’s Swimming and Diving teammates concluded competing at the WAC Swimming and Diving Championships. Moore led off both Northern Colorado’s 200 Freestyle Relay and 400 Medley Relay teams that posted NICA Qualifying Times. Moore, Petra Kis, AJ Popp and Emily Hamel made up the 200 Freestyle Relay team that […]

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Ascendant Group Announces 1st Quarter Results

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Ascendant Group Limited’s announced results for the first three months of 2020. The full filing stated: “Ascendant Group Limited, a publicly traded provider of energy and energy-related services, today announced results for the first quarter of 2020, with core earnings of $4.1 million, or $0.42/share, compared […]

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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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Essent Reports Q1 Results & Declares Dividend

Essent Group Ltd. reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 of $149.5 million or $1.52 per diluted share, compared to $127.7 million or $1.30 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. Essent also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common […]

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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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Photos: FAA Plane Checking NavAid Equipment

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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Photos: Qatar Airplane Unloading Cargo

[Updated] A Qatar Airways cargo plane landed at Bermuda’s airport this morning [April 6], and a number of boxes are being unloaded from the plane. According to an online tracker, the Boeing 777-200LR/F arrived on the island this morning from Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. The boxes being unloaded are all covered in black […]

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Waldron Wins Twice In Quebec Horse Racing

Kiwon Waldron competed in the Quebec Regional Fair Circuit races at the Hippodrome 3R in Canada, making an excellent showing in the international event. In the third race he was able to lead from start to finish in 2:05.4 with the pacer Shemaksmefelunreal, who is sired by Sunshine Beach from the No Pan Intended mare, […]

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Audio: Parliament Q&A On Coronavirus

Following the Minister of Health Kim Wilson’s statement on the coronavirus preparations, the Minister answered various questions, with the Minister stating that the Government is “actively looking at a particular thermal scanner and acquiring such a scanner for our ports of entry.” In replying to questions, Minister Wilson said, “I can say that the Ministry of Health […]

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Bermuda Pride LBGTQI Facebook Cover Designs

With Bermuda’s first Pride Parade set to take place this Saturday [Aug 31] a new set of Facebook timeline covers is available, incorporating the ‘official’ rainbow colours and, of course, a Bermudian theme. In explaining why the Bermuda Pride logo includes extra stripes, the Bermuda Pride website notes, “In organising Bermuda’s first ever Pride we […]

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Squash Players Advance In Pan American Games

Bermuda’s Micah Franklin and Noah Browne took to the Squash Courts for individual play at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, making a strong start in their first day of action. Franklin took on Israel Aguilar from El Salvador and advanced after defeating his opponent 3 – 1. Aguilar won the first match in […]

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USA Defeat Bermuda In Doubles Quarter-Finals

Bermuda squash duo Micah Franklin and Noah Browne took on the United States in the Men’s Doubles Quarter Finals at the Pan Am Games in Peru. The pair found themselves down 6-2 in the first game, they were able to stage a comeback to make it 8-6, but the American pair closed out the first […]

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Pan Am Squash: Brazil Defeat Bermuda 3-0

Bermuda’s squash players took on Brazil in team action as the Pan American games continued in Peru, losing 3 – 0. In the first game, Noah Browne went down 3-0 to Diego Gobbi. Gobbi won the first game 11-5, then he won the second game 11-6, before closing out with a 11-7 win. Micah Franklin then […]

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Pan Am Squash: Columbia Defeat Bermuda 3-0

Bermuda’s squash team of Nicholas Kyme, Noah Browne and Micah Franklin took on Columbia in their final group stage match. Kyme took to the court first to take on Andres Gonzalez falling in straight games victory, 11-8, 11-5, 11-5. Browne then took on world number 9 Miguel Angel Rodriguez, Browne would stretch his opponent to […]

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Squash Players Impress At Guyana Tournament

The Bermuda National Squash Team returned last night after making a strong showing at the Caribbean Squash Championships 2019 in Guyana. The team had a fantastic week with standout performances from Colin Alexander winning the Men’s Over 60 category, Denise Kyme taking 2nd in the Women’s Over 50 Category, and Suzanne Rose finishing 3rd in […]

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Browne Falls in Wakefield Open Quarter-Finals

Noah Browne recently continued competing in the $6,000 Men’s Wakefield Open 2019 in Virginia. Browne, ranked fifth, took on Mohamed Nabil from Egypt in the quarter-finals. Browne fell in a five game battle; Browne won the first match 11-7, but Nabil leveled the match at 1-1 when he won game two 11-9. Browne went back […]

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RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament Underway

The 2019 RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament is underway, and the results from the first day of competition are below. Tuesday October 15 Results A Division Piers Carr beat Peter Cooper 11-7, 11-9, 11-7 Korin Knights beat Elijah Simmons 11-9, 8-11, 11-7, 11-4 Anaya Smith beat Malcom Woodley 11-5, 11-5, 11-4 Melina Turk beat Mark James […]

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RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament Day Two

The RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament 2019 continued inside the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. Tournament favorite Micah Franklin cruised to victory in his second match defeating Piers Carr in straight games 11-4, 11-3, 11-2. Four A Division matches went the distance as Eugene Bothello defeated Mark James 11-7, 9-11, 11-8, 9-11, 11-8, Peter […]

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RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament Day Three

It was a marathon night for most as the RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament 2019 continued inside the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. A total of eleven games over the four divisions went five games before a winner was decided and several other matches needed four games to find a winner. Tournament favorite Micah […]

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RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament Day Four

The RUBiS Graded Squash Tournament 2019 concluded inside the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. Tournament favorite Micah Franklin cruised to victory in his fourth and final match defeating Kristian Muldoon in straight games 12-10, 11-2, 11-7. Five matches over the four Divisions needed 5 games to decide a winner. Anthony Fellows won his […]

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Browne Advances In Cleveland Squash Open

Noah Browne recently began competing in the $20,000 Men’s Cleveland Skating Club Squash Open, taking place in Cleveland, Ohio. In his first round match, Browne took on Arshad Iqbal Burki from Pakistan in a match that lasted three sets. Browne advanced to the second round after defeating Burki in straight games that took 22 minutes, […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships Day #1

The 2019 AXA Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships got underway yesterday [Nov 25], and the results from the first day of competition follow below. Men’s Veterans 1st Round Tony Muldoon beat Tony Riker 12-10, 11-8, 11-7 Craig Marshall beat Kevin Gillespie 11-4, 11-5, 11-6 Daniel Sullivan beat Tony Prentice 11-7, 11-2, 12-10 John Stout beat […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships Day #2

The 2019 AXA Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships continues, and the results from the second day of the competition follow below. Men’s A Stephen Smith beat Anaya Smith 12-10, 8-11, 12-10, 11-7 Korin Knights beat Andrew Stout 8-11, 8-11, 11-9, 11-8, 17-15 Anthony Fellowes beat Mark James 11-3, 11-9, 5-11, 11-5 Ladies Izzy White […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships Day #3

The 2019 AXA Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships continues, and the results from the third day of the competition follow below. Ladies Rachel Barnes beat Hailey Moss 11-5, 11-5, 11-5 Izzy White beat Jayne Craig 7-11, 11-6, 16-14, 11-8 Alex Furtado beat Joann Bielby 11-7, 11-5, 11-4 Susie Howells beat Victoria Stephens 11-7, 11-2, […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships Day #4

The Bermuda Squash and Racquets Association’s AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships 2019 continued inside the Devonshire Club, with Semi-Final action taking place. Both Men’s Veterans Semi Finals needed five matches to decide a winner, as Eugene Bothello defeated Nick Leach 11-5, 6-11, 11-8, 5-11, 11-4 and Spencer Moss defeated Shane McDonnell 6-11, 11-2, 6-11, 11-3, […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Championships Final Results

The 2019 AXA Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships recently concluded, with Anthony Fellowes, Rachel Barnes, Eugene Bothello, and Jayne Craig being crowned the Men’s, Ladies and Veterans champions. Men’s Final Anthony Fellowes beat Korin Knights 11-9, 11-7, 11-5 Ladies Final Rachel Barnes beat Susie Lacey 11-7, 11-7, 11-7 Men’s Veterans Final Eugene Bothello beat […]

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Squash: Bermuda Players Compete In Canada

Nine young squash players represented Bermuda at the Canadian Junior Open [CJO] in Niagara-on-the-Lake from December 6 to December 10. A spokesperson said, “In a pool of 250 of the top squash players from 20 countries, William Frith, Ethan Rosorea, Isabella White, Andrew Cox, Owen Rosorea, Nicholas Southern, Taylor Carrick, Alex Southern and Anaya Smith […]

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