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Draw 4 Change Art Exhibition Student Winners

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Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 19:48:49 +0000

The Bermuda Road Safety Council & RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd. announced the Student Winners of the Draw 4 Change Student Art Contest. A spokesperson said, “The Draw 4 Change Student Art Contest was launched by RUBiS, with the support of the Bermuda Road Safety Council, and the Drive for Change Campaign. Every participating student provided […]

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Thea Furbert Honoured With International Award

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Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:36:23 +0000

Tomorrow’s Voices co-founder and board chairwoman Thea Furbert has been honoured with a prestigious international advocacy award during the 2019 Autism Law Summit, a two-day event which took place last Friday [Oct 11] in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. A spokesperson said, “Tomorrow’s Voices is thrilled to announce that Thea Furbert, co-founder and board chairwoman, has been […]

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Nominations Invited For 2020 Sports Awards

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Published On :: Sun, 20 Oct 2019 23:26:20 +0000

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is inviting the public to submit nominations for outstanding sports individuals to be honoured at the annual Sports Awards in March, 2020. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation announced that it will host the its Annual Sports Awards on March 14th, 2020. “In the […]

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39th Annual Sports Awards On March 14th

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Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 21:08:35 +0000

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation, will be hosting the 39th Annual Sports Awards on March 14th, 2020. The theme of this year’s ceremony is Ceremony, “United Through Sports.” Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said, “We would like to encourage the public to come out and support our sports heroes at […]

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Over 150 Boats Registered For Newport Race

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Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:22:41 +0000

Over 150 boats have registered so far for the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race, with the 635 mile sailing race set to start on June 19th, 2020. A spokesperson said, “The fleet is growing and getting prepped to race, far ahead of the June 19, 2020 starting time. To date, the entry list includes 153 boats […]

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2020 Newport Bermuda Yacht Race Cancelled

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 23:25:43 +0000

The 2020 Newport Bermuda Yacht Race  – which had some 200 entries and was due to start on June 19th — has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Bermuda Race Organizing Committee Chairman Jay Gowell said, “The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee [BROC] has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Newport Bermuda Race due to the […]

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BF&M ‘No Limits’ Sailing Programme Goes Virtual

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Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 13:55:03 +0000

In response to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the BF&M ‘No Limits’ Sailing Programme has shifted to virtual learning. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour Community Sailing, a non-profit dedicated to engaging youth from diverse backgrounds across Bermuda in hands-on, experiential learning through sailing has shifted in response to the current Covid-19 pandemic to offer virtual learning to […]

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Tennis: Trey Mallory Reaches Quarterfinals

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 20:19:57 +0000

Continuing off his fine performance in Mexico last week, Bermuda’s top ranked junior Richard ‘Trey’ Mallory– who is participating on the ITF World Junior Tennis Tour in Guatemala City, Guatemala — has made it into the quarterfinals. A BLTA spokesperson said, “Trey Mallory is definitely on a roll. Coming off a fine week last week […]

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Courts & Shorts Tennis Weekend To Be Held

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:18:15 +0000

The United States Tennis Association [USTA] and Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced plans for a weekend of tennis events and activities to take place on the island April 3–4. “The first-ever “Courts & Shorts Weekend” in Bermuda is part of an ongoing celebration of the island as a tennis destination for fans, players, enthusiasts and […]

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Olympics: Pearson Advances To Quarter-Finals

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Published On :: Sat, 06 Aug 2016 15:16:28 +0000

The Bermuda team has commenced competition in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, with rower Shelley Pearson advancing to the Rowing Women’s Single Sculls Quarter-Finals after finishing third in her heat this morning. Pearson delivered a time of 8:22.15 during the heats to advance to the next round. The photo below, courtesy of Patrick Singleton from […]

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Olympics: Pearson Finishes 4th In Quarterfinals

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Published On :: Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:15:31 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess + Updated] By fractions of a second, Shelley Pearson narrowly missed out on advancing to the women’s single sculls rowing A/B semifinal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Denmark’s Fie Udby Erichsen, who won silver at the London Olympics, was victorious in Pearson’s heat. The Bermudian was in in a fierce competition to […]

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Duffy Finishes Second in Ironman Virtual Race

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:03:52 +0000

Bermudian triathlete Flora Duffy finished second in Ironman Virtual Racing Series event. The Triathlon Magazine Canada website said, “This weekend over 30,000 athletes have signed up for the third Ironman Virtual Racing Series event. “Three of the sport’s strongest cyclists were part of today’s Ironman VR3 Pro Challenge, taking on two 20 km loops using […]

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GoMedia, SGI Sports Holding Football Contest

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:54:40 +0000

GoMedia and SGI Sports are holding a football skills contest, with people invited to send in videos showing off their skills, with prizes to be awarded to the winners. The event poster says, “Multimedia production group Go Media joins with Shaun Goater and SGI Sports in inviting all football skillers to participate in the lockdown […]

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National Sports Centre To Remain Closed

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Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 19:59:34 +0000

The National Sports Centre is to remain closed in line with the Government’s phased approach to opening. NSC Operations Manager Craig Tyrrell said: “We have aligned with the schools and Government offices and look forward to opening in Phase 3. “The Government was clear that pools and gyms should remain closed and that sporting activities […]

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Tennis: Courtland Boyle Named Bantam Of Week

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:12:19 +0000

Courtland Boyle has been selected as one of the Bantam of the Week, Trinity Athletics created the Bantams of the Week award to spotlight two outstanding student-athletes who have performed at an extremely high level while representing the Bantams in varsity sporting competition. The school’s announcement said, “The 25th Bantam of the Week of 2019-20 […]

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Video: Martial Artists Create ‘Fight Scene’

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:59:10 +0000

The Bermuda Sanshou Association recently created a unique ‘quarantine fight scene’ using individually created short videos to produce a choreographed finished product set to ‘Kung Fu Fighting’ by Carl Douglas. The video’s description said, “Our Bermuda Sanshou Association martial artists submitted several videos to complete this quarantine fight scene compilation.” As the island and world […]

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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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Dr. Ewart Brown To Release Book In November

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Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:02:06 +0000

Former Bermuda Premier Dr. Ewart Brown will be launching his new memoir Whom Shall I Fear? at the beginning of November. Subtitled Pushing The Politics Of Change, the forthcoming book is described in a pre-publication promotional announcement as “a story rich in human and political insight that will fascinate readers interested in the global African […]

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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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Dr. Ewart Brown Holds Book Signing In New York

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 22:58:34 +0000

More than 200 guests packed the Katie Murphy Amphitheater at New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology on Sunday evening [Dec 15] for the New York book signing for Dr. Ewart Brown’s new book, “Whom Shall I Fear?” “The event was hosted by Dr. Joyce Brown, President of FIT and her husband, former New York […]

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‘Beach Art’ Book Launch Set For February 20

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:36:06 +0000

Nicky Gurret will be launching a book titled Beach Art on Thursday, February 20 from 6.00pm to 7.30pm, organized by Friends of The Bermuda National Library. The event, being held at the upper level of the Bermuda National Library, will include a slide show, reception and book signing. A spokesperson said, “Beach Art, is a […]

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Dr. Wayne Swan Presents Book To Premier Burt

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Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 11:30:39 +0000

Author Dr. Wayne Swan recently presented Premier David Burt with a copy of his book The Mountain We Climb when the two convened during a meeting at the Cabinet Office on February 6. Premier Burt thanked Dr. Swan on Twitter, saying, “Thank you to Dr. Wayne Swan for gifting me with his book, ‘The Mountain […]

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BNL To Host Book Signing For ‘Beach Art’

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:00:50 +0000

The Friends of the Bermuda National Library will be hosting a book launch signing for Nicky Gurret’s book Beach Art on Thursday [Feb 20] from 6.00pm to 7.30pm in the upper level of the Bermuda National Library. A spokesperson said, “The book signing, presentation, and discussion of Nicky Gurret’s book titled Beach Art will be […]

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‘Beach Art’ Set To Launch Online Tomorrow

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:49:35 +0000

Nicky Gurret will be launching her book Beach Art with online distributors tomorrow [April 22] in celebration of Earth Day. The book was originally launched on February 20 at the Bermuda National Library. A spokesperon said, “Earth Day is on April 22nd and it marks the 50th anniversary of this day. This is the day […]

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School Courtyard Named After Calvin Symonds

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Published On :: Sat, 11 Jan 2020 21:05:51 +0000

Yesterday [Jan 10], the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo, Premier David Burt, and members of Cabinet and Parliament honoured Bermudian sports legend Calvin “Bummy” Symonds by unveiling a plaque at the Northlands Primary School. Mr. Symonds is one of the island’s cricket legend, having had great success in the sport during […]

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Cricket: BCB & BCUA Hold Virtual Meeting

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:29:03 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB ] & the Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association [BCUA] held a video conference meeting to discuss the 2020 league season, including matters concerning the impact of the Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board and the Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association held a preliminary planning session, via video conference for the […]

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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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Photos/Video: Sports Bermuda Magazine Awards

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:02:49 +0000

The second annual Sports Bermuda Magazine Awards was held yesterday [Nov 17] at the Ruth Seaton James Center for the Performing Arts at CedarBridge Academy in Devonshire, with a number of the island’s sporting figures honoured for their contributions. The 3-hour live video replay is below: The list of awardees included: Sport Bermuda Magazine Awards […]

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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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Skyport Magic Mile Rescheduled For March 21

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:29:45 +0000

The Skyport Magic Mile – originally scheduled for Saturday, February 29 – has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 21. Organized by the Bermuda Pacers Track Club, the Skyport Magic Mile will be held at the National Sports Centre. The entry fee is $10, and the deadline for registration will be on Saturday, March 14. Related […]

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Video: Sports Center Track Re-Opened

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:34:41 +0000

The National Sports Center Track was officially re-opened ahead of the Bermuda National Athletics Association’s track meet this weekend. Chairman of the National Sports Center Board Neville Tyrell was joined by the Minister of Sports Lovitta Foggo, Bermuda Olympic Association President Judy Simons, Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor, Trustees and staff of the […]

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National Sports Centre Closing To The Public

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 13:32:51 +0000

The National Sports Centre will be closing to the public today [March 19] to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission. NSC’s Operations Manager Craig Tyrrell said, “The National Sports Centre will be closing to the public as of 3pm today, Thursday, March 19th in coordination with the Government’s efforts to reduce transmission of Covid-19. “At […]

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Bank Makes Positive Impact On Sports Field

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Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:35:55 +0000

Butterfield Bank employees spent last Friday afternoon [Sept 13] making a positive impact on Bernard’s Park with the addition of new waste bins for the sports field. As part of Butterfield’s Community Action Month, bank employees partnered with students from Impact Mentoring Academy to complete Keep Bermuda Beautiful’s [KBB]’s Artful Bins project. KBB executive director […]

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Two-Day Horticultural Community Cleanup

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:38:20 +0000

The Ministry of Public Works in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful, is encouraging all of Bermuda to participate in a two day weekend horticultural community clean-up to remove the final remnants of horticultural waste scattered around our island. Held on the 14 and 15 of December, from 7:30Am to 4:00pm each day, the public are […]

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Successful Horticultural Community Cleanup

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 21:14:15 +0000

The Ministry of Public Works, in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], recently held a two-day weekend horticultural community clean-up to remove the final remnants of horticultural waste scattered around our island. A spokesperson said, “The event, held on December 14 and December 15 from 7.30am to 4.00pm each day, involved the public disposing of […]

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Pacers Start Competing In AAU Cross-Country

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Dec 2019 13:15:54 +0000

Bermuda Pacers athletes started competing at the 2019 AAU Cross- Country Championship. In the Girl’s Division, Jezhari Talbot competed in the 15-18 Girls 5K race, finishing 46th clocking a time of 22:31.9. while Jaeda Grant finished 98th in the 11-12 Girls 3K race in a time of 13:23.6. Azari Jones crossed the line in a […]

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Skyport Magic Mile Cancelled Due To Covid-19

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 22:10:47 +0000

The Skyport Magic Mile has been cancelled as a precaution due to health concerns regarding Covid-19. The event is organized by the Bermuda Pacers Track Club and sanctioned by the Bermuda National Athletics Association featuring more than 500 young people aged four to 15 years old participating each year in their respective age groups. It […]

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‘You Go Girl’ Event To Be Held Virtually

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 15:53:24 +0000

Following the cancellation of this year’s You Go Girl Relay due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the organisers have made the decision to hold a virtual version of the event on June 7. In an online post, the You Go Girl Relay organisers said, “As you may have heard, the You Go Girl Relay on Front […]

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EY Staff Gain Anti-Money Laundering Certification

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Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 01:47:55 +0000

Recently, over 30 EY professionals from the EY Region of the Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands received the prestigious Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist [CAMS®] credential from the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists® [ACAMS®]. A spokesperson said, “Recipients included Partners, Principals, Executive Directors and Directors at EY across Assurance, Advisory, Tax and […]

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FEI Jumping World Challenge Start Delayed

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Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 20:52:28 +0000

[Updated] The organizers of the 2020 FEI Jumping World Challenge [JWC] – originally scheduled for tomorrow [Feb 15] – have decided to delay the start of competition due to the expected weather conditions. A spokesperson said, “Due to the unfavourable weather forecast for Saturday, the organizer have decided to delay the start of the FEI […]

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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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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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Insurance Insider Shortlists Lopes & Ramlal

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:03:46 +0000

The Insurance Insider, an insurance news organisation, has shortlisted two people from Bermuda – Melanie Lopes from Third Point Re and Sean Ramlal from Ascot Re – as finalists in the Underwriter Rising Star category in their inaugural US Honors Awards. The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony on April 23 in New […]

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50 People Attend ABIR’s Virtual Board Meeting

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:51:02 +0000

The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] held its first virtual board meeting recently with more than 50 executives from member companies participating in the web-enabled meeting. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s leading insurers and reinsurers are meeting clients’ needs globally and demonstrating robust “operational resilience” during the Covid-19 pandemic. “As testament to the industry’s […]

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Arkansas Defeats Portland, Whaley Scores

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:00:19 +0000

Devwah Whaley and his University of Arkansas teammates defeated Portland State 20 – 13, at Donald W. Reynolds Stadium. Touchdowns on the ground from Whaley and Rakeem Boyd, along with three Hog interceptions, were enough to grab a win in the season opener. Senior Running Back Whaley scored Arkansas’ first touchdown of the 2019 season, […]

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Magazine Features Mother/Daughter Floral Art

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Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 10:46:10 +0000

Nicky Gurret and Camille Chin-Gurret’s floral art has been featured in the Summer edition of the magazine ‘The Floral Arranger,’ one of the world’s leading magazines for flower arrangers. This is the third time Ms. Gurret has had her floral art featured in the magazine, with this feature highlighting the exhibit the pair did for […]

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‘The Art Of Meal Prep’ Free Webinar On Jan 21

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Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 15:00:07 +0000

Ocean Rock Wellness will be hosting a free online webinar titled ‘The Art of Meal Prep’ on Tuesday, January 21 at 12.00pm to encourage individuals to make small changes in their diet. A spokesperson said, “Ocean Rock Wellness is hosting a free online webinar ‘The Art of Meal Prep’ to encourage individuals to make small […]

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Appleby Support Restaurants With Gift Cards

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:35:57 +0000

Appleby’s Bermuda office is supporting local restaurants by giving all its employees $100 gift cards to use for takeout meals, or in the restaurants when they open again. Bermuda Managing Partner, Tim Faries said: “Appleby has deep roots in Bermuda and we wanted to do our part to support the local restaurants that are struggling […]

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Government Supports 2020 Superbike Race

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 10:00:18 +0000

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association [BMRA] has announced that the Government of Bermuda, through the Ministry of Tourism and Transport, has given its support for its annual superbike road race. A spokesperson said, “We are pleased to announce that the Government of Bermuda, through the Ministry of Tourism and Transport, has given its support for […]

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