Three years after the shooting at Robin Hood Restaurant, the police are urging anyone with information on this case to come forward. A police spokesperson said, “Around 6pm on Tuesday 26th October 2021, Police operations received several 911 calls from persons reporting gunshots from inside the Robin Hood Restaurant, located at #25 Richmond Road, Pembroke. “The […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Aspiring model Nalia Mitchell had the experience of a lifetime strutting down the catwalk at the recent New York Fashion Week Festival. Mitchell was among a handful of Bermudians who successfully applied for the Model Experience, which allowed participants to walk the runway, connect with brands and designers, share the stage […]

Online store Mika + Co. is offering a “thoughtfully curated selection of fashion, beauty, culinary, and home goods.” A spokesperson said, “Mika + Co. is making waves in the local retail scene with its thoughtfully curated selection of fashion, beauty, culinary, and home goods. This online lifestyle-concept store was founded by Kimberley Pearman-Dhingra, a fashion-forward […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Asia Smith has described her experience on the runway at the recent New York Fashion Week Festival as a “breathtaking” experience. Ms Smith was among several Bermudians who successfully applied for the Model Experience, allowing participants to walk the runway, share the stage with A-List talent, connect with brands and designers, […]

Bermudian Shiona Turini styled Beyonce’s Essence magazine cover for the March/April 2024 issue. Ms Turini — whose client list includes some of the most famous people in the world — recently served as a stylist for Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour. Essence released the official cover image Instagram and Twitter with the caption “Beyoncé discusses the […]

It has been 29 years since Sports Illustrated released its swimsuit issue featuring supermodels, including Rebecca Romijn, Ashley Richardson, and Cheryl Tiegs, posing for shots in different locations throughout Bermuda. The multi-page spread entitled “Basking in Bermuda” was shot by Ron Labbe, with the text accompanying the photos including captions such as “There’s splendor in […]

A new facility — the Modern Gent Dapper Lounge and Spa — has opened in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “Modern Gent Dapper Lounge and Spa, which opened its doors today at 19 Queen Street, is delighted to offer an exclusive haven for men, emphasizing its commitment to provide top-tier services that our well-deserved male community […]

Bermudian Shiona Turini – who has worked as a fashion stylist for numerous major stars including Beyonce — received the Diamonds Do Good’s ‘Diamond Influence Award’ at an award ceremony in Las Vegas. The organization noted that the “Diamond Influence Award reflects both the prestige and enduring impact of diamonds in pop culture, while acknowledging Shiona’s […]

[Written by Anya Thompson] The Signature Cosmetology Class at Cedarbridge Academy recently showcased their expertise in the manicure unit by inviting clients to experience a full hands-on service. This initiative allowed the students to demonstrate their skills and knowledge while being graded on various aspects of their performance. Hands-On Experience for Real-World Application The students […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Sancho Jackson has reflected on his “inspiring experience” strutting down the catwalk at the recent New York Fashion Week Festival. The 22-year-old was selected to participate in The Model Experience, a coveted programme that offers aspiring models the chance to walk the runway, collaborate with brands and designers, share the stage […]

The Phoenix Stores has been awarded the exclusive rights to carry the iconic Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Fenty Fragrance lines at it’s 59 Front Street location. A spokesperson said, “Our team put in the work to craft a proposal to secure our spot as Bermuda’s go-to retail destination for the hottest beauty trends. “In […]

Bermudian clothing brand Pressure ‘Til We Perish has launched a special line of pink t-shirts to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Brand owner Vincent Darrell explained that a portion of the sales would go directly to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre charity. “This campaign truly reflects the community Pressure ‘Til We Perish is building […]

Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Fenty Fragrance will officially launch at 59 Front in Hamilton today [Oct 24]. A spokesperson said, “Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Fenty Fragrance have officially landed at 59 Front, with the full collection available starting at 4:30 PM on Thursday, October 24, the company announced today. “To celebrate, the line […]

Phoenix Stores held its Fenty Beauty launch event yesterday [Oct 24] at its 59 Front Street location. A spokesperson previously said, “Our team put in the work to craft a proposal to secure our spot as Bermuda’s go-to retail destination for the hottest beauty trends. “To celebrate, the line will debut at a special launch […]

An 18-year-old was charged in Magistrates Court today [May 25] in connection with the firearm incident at Divots earlier this month. ZBM reported that Josiah King was charged with counts including carrying a firearm in a public place, possession of a firearm and possessing ammunition. He was not required to enter a plea as the […]

A man who pleaded guilty to willful damage in connection with car fires was given a suspended sentence, with the Judge noting the accused was the recent victim of a burgled home shortly prior to his commission of the offence and he was unable to retrieve his medication. Justis Iris appeared before the Court for sentence following […]

Two men – including Troishun Walker of Bermuda – recently appeared in a UK court, with Walker “accused of carrying a blade, namely a pocket knife, and using threatening violence.” The Hucknall Dispatch website said, “Troishun Walker, 30, of no fixed address but of Bermudian nationality, is accused of carrying a blade, namely a pocket […]

Three men were charged in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Letrae Doeman, who was fatally shot earlier this month. Appearing in Magistrates Court today, Quazori Brangman of Pembroke, Jukai Burgess of St. George’s and Nasaje Anderson of St. George’s were charged with the unlawful killing of Letrae Doeman and using a firearm to commit […]

Three men appeared in Magistrate’s Court today [Aug 26] charged in connection with the death of Marcus Wilson, who was fatally stabbed earlier this month in Warwick. Jaja DeSilva, Isiah Smith and Omari Williams were charged in connection with the matter. The defendants, who are aged from 18 to their mid 20s, were not required to […]

Roger Lightbourne and Gary Smith  have been charged with attempted murder in England, according to reports from the UK media and police. A statement from the Leicestershire Police said, “Two people have been charged with attempted murder after a man was found with stab wound injuries in Upperton Road, Leicester, last month. “Roger Lightbourne, 31, of […]

More than $10,000 will be “contributed to government’s coffers by traffic offenders following yesterday’s and today’s plea court sessions,” the police noted. In an online post, the police spokesperson said, “Slightly more than 10,000 dollars to be contributed to government’s coffers by traffic offenders, following yesterday’s and today’s plea court sessions. “Fines were handed down […]

Jaha Mallory was sentenced to three years in prison and two years probation for wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The ruling said, “The facts of this case were outlined in the Summary of Evidence read to the Court. In short, the Accused and the Complainant were personally known to one another before […]

Christopher Perinchief — who was convicted of possession of ammunition without a licence — had his 12 year sentence reduced to 8.5 years following an appeal. The Court’s ruling said, “The Appellant in this case, Christopher Perinchief, pleaded guilty to possession of ammunition without a licence, contrary to section 3[1][a] of the Firearms Act 1973 […]

[Updated with PDF] Former commanding officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] David Curley has been sentenced to six months in jail after admitting to a charge of official corruption A ZBM report said, “The 55-year-old former Lieutenant-Colonel had pleaded guilty to a charge of official corruption last July. His sentence totals 18 months, with […]

Christian Sousa Matias was sentenced to prison time for causing the death of Allen Trott by careless driving. The ruling said, “The Accused appears before this Court for sentence, having been convicted, upon his guilty pleas entered 3 April 2023, to a charge of causing death by careless driving contrary to 37A of the Road […]

The Women’s Resource Centre said they are “heartened by the guilty verdict in the Chavelle Dillon-Burgess case,” noting it “is a landmark case for Bermuda, and we recognise the efforts of the Bermuda Police Service in bringing Mr. Worrell before the courts and we wait with anticipation for his sentencing next month.” Their statement follows […]

“We respect the integrity of the judicial process and accept the court’s decision,” the police said following the recent trial in the Supreme Court, adding that “it is essential that we come together as a community to show empathy and understanding, as we navigate the aftermath of this trial.” This follows after Raheem Wray was found not guilty of […]

Monument Re announced today that its Isle of Man subsidiary Monument International Life Assurance Company Limited [MILAC] has completed the acquisition of the closed book portfolio of Zurich International Life Limited’s [ZILL] Singapore long term life insurance business. A spokesperson said, “The ZILL Singapore branch portfolio and employees have transferred into the Singapore branch of […]

Essent Group Ltd. announced that it has entered into an agreement through its subsidiary Essent US Holdings, Inc. to acquire Agents National Title Holding Company and Boston National Holdings LLC from Incenter LLC, a subsidiary of Finance of America Companies Inc. for $100 million. A spokesperson said, “Agents National Title, based in Missouri, is a […]

West Hamilton Holdings Limited has “entered into an agreement and plan of merger with Princess West Limited which will result in the sale of 69 and 71 Pitts Bay Road, representing approximately 86 percent of the Company’s property assets. The filing said, “In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange West Hamilton Holdings Limited, is […]

Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider, announced the planned acquisition of Efficient Group Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Efficient is the holding company of Boutique Collective Investments [RF] [Pty] Ltd [BCI] and Boutique Investment Partners [Pty] Ltd [BIP] and following the completion of the acquisition, Efficient Group [Pty] Ltd will be rebranded under the […]

Clarien Bank Limited has signed an agreement to acquire Omnium Trust Company Limited [Omnium Trust] and Omnium Corporate Services Limited [Omnium Corporate Services], a boutique practice offering quality trust and corporate administration services. A spokesperson said, “The terms of the acquisition, which strengthens Clarien’s aspiration to be Best Wealth Manager in Bermuda, are private and […]

Renaissancere Holdings  announced it has “entered into a definitive agreement with American International Group, Inc., whereby RenaissanceRe will acquire AIG’s treaty reinsurance business, which includes Validus Reinsurance Ltd. and its consolidated subsidiaries, AlphaCat Managers Ltd. and its managed funds, and all renewal rights to the Assumed Reinsurance Treaty Unit of Talbot.” A spokesperson said, “AIG […]

Monument Re announced today that its Belgian subsidiary Monument Assurance Belgium has completed the acquisition of a run-off block of retail life policies, annuities and associated assets from Federale Verzekering [Federale]. Koen Depaemelaere, CEO of Monument Assurance Belgium stated that “We are pleased to have completed this transaction with Federale as it represents a positive […]

Nascent Group Ltd. announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Bermuda Compliance Consultants Ltd, and the acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023. A spokesperson said, “Founded and headquartered in Bermuda, Bermuda Compliance Consultants Ltd. [BCCL] provides compliance advisory services to the insurance and the fund markets. Alison Morrison, […]

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has completed its acquisition of Validus Re, the treaty reinsurance business of American International Group, Inc. A spokesperson said, “RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. today announced that it has concluded its acquisition of Validus Re, the treaty reinsurance business of American International Group, Inc which includes Validus Reinsurance Ltd. and its consolidated subsidiaries, AlphaCat […]

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] said they “welcomed the news that RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has successfully closed its acquisition of Validus Re and its subsidiaries from American International Group [AIG].” A spokesperson said, “ABIR member RenaissanceRe becomes the fifth-largest property and casualty reinsurer in the world after the acquisition of Validus, which […]

Apex Group has acquired IP Management Company, a South African unit trust management firm. A spokesperson said, “Apex Group Ltd. [Apex Group or The Group], a global financial services provider, today announces its acquisition of IP Management Company [RF] [Pty] Ltd [IPMC], a South African unit trust management company [ManCo]. “This follows the recent acquisition […]

BF&M and Argus Group announced today that they “have signed a definitive amalgamation agreement, pursuant to which BF&M and Argus will combine in an all-stock transaction.” A spokesperson said, “The transaction is subject to required regulatory approvals and shareholder approval with a planned completion date for the amalgamation in the fourth quarter of 2024. The amalgamation “Under […]

Monument Re Limited announced today that its Belgian subsidiary Monument Assurance Belgium N.V. has completed the acquisition of a branch 21 closed book classical group life insurance portfolio from Contassur – Contibel Assurances Vie – Contibel Levensverzekeringen SA/NV [Contassur], following receipt of regulatory approval from the National Bank of Belgium. Koen Depaemelaere, CEO of Monument […]

Enstar Group announced that it has “entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Sixth Street will acquire Enstar, with Liberty Strategic Capital, J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC, and other institutional investors participating in the transaction. ” A spokesperson said, “Enstar shareholders will receive a total of $338.00 in cash per ordinary share of Enstar […]

“Tourism needs rebuilding and we are forcing our flagship entity to operate with less and less year over year, yet expecting an increase in results,” Opposition Senator Dwayne Robinson said. Senator Robinson said, “Is this PLP Government committed to the growth of the Hospitality and Tourism sector of our economy. So far, their track record […]

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell recently attended Caribbean Week hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation [CTO] in New York from June 16 – 21, 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “This year’s event at the InterContinental New York Times Square, marked the organisation’s 35th anniversary. It brought together the region’s finest tourism representatives […]

HenryJets.com and Bermuda Luxury Concierge announced a collaboration that they said “promises to elevate the standard of luxury travel.” A spokesperson said, “This partnership seamlessly integrates the premier private jet services of HenryJets.com with the bespoke, high-end hospitality and lifestyle management of Bermuda Luxury Concierge, crafting a truly sophisticated travel experience. “Clients will now enjoy […]

[Updated] The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is hosting the second annual Vegan Fest today [August 25] at the Royal Naval Dockyard.  We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update | Video The 6-minute live video replay is below: Related Stories Vegan Fest In Dockyard Set For […]

Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell is attending the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s conference in the Cayman Islands. A Government spokesperson said, “The contribution of tourism to Bermuda’s economy and aggressively promoting the island as a business and leisure destination are some of the topics of focus when the Minister of Tourism, Culture and […]

The Wollaton Park Captains Charity Open is set to be held on Friday [Sept 13], with proceeds to benefit cancer-related charities. A spokesperson said, “For more than a century, Bermuda’s biggest fans have been our repeat visitors who have fallen in love with our beloved country. “Ever wonder what motivates a person[s] or families to […]

“This is exciting news,” stated Clarence Hofheins, President of the Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA]. “We are delighted to hear that our largest member property, The Fairmont Southampton, will begin its planned redevelopment this October. “The hotel has long been a cornerstone of our destination’s offerings, particularly in providing essential convention and meeting spaces. Its redevelopment […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority’s second annual Art Month in October will showcase Bermuda’s vibrant arts scene through cultural events, exhibitions, and special hotel deals for art lovers. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is excited to announce the second annual Art Month, running throughout October. This celebration puts a spotlight on Bermuda’s vibrant […]

The Bermuda Tourism Authority will support the 2024 Bermuda Gold Cup and Aspen Bermuda Women’s Match Race Regatta from October 29 to November 3. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Tourism Authority has renewed its long-standing partnership with the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club to support the 2024 Bermuda Gold Cup [for the King Edward VII Gold Cup] […]