Warwick Academy successfully defended their title in the Bermuda School Sports Federation Girls Seven-a-Side Football Tournament. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy successfully defended their Bermuda School Sports Federation Girls seven a side football tournament after defeating Bermuda High School 1-0 in the final. Both teams attacked freely but some fine goalkeeping kept the score 0-0 […]
7th, November 2024, 11:39pm
The Convening of the Legislature and the Throne Speech will take place on Friday, November 8th. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that the Convening of the Legislature will take place tomorrow [Nov. 8], on the Cabinet Office Grounds. “On Friday, Her Excellency the Governor, Rena Lalgie will set out the Government’s Legislative […]
7th, November 2024, 11:38pm
Hamilton Insurance Group reported Q3 2024 net income of $78.3 million, a combined ratio of 93.6%, and a 16.7% increase in premiums, despite hurricane-related losses. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.” Commenting on the results, Pina Albo, CEO of Hamilton, said, “Just […]
7th, November 2024, 11:23pm
HOME, the registered charity whose purpose is to end homelessness in Bermuda, has welcomed a substantial donation from the QBE Foundation, the charitable arm of international insurance and reinsurance company, QBE. A spokesperson said, “It is the third successive year that QBE has supported HOME, after donations in 2022 and 2023. “The donation will help […]
7th, November 2024, 11:13pm
Conyers has been ranked as “top-tier in Bermuda offshore expertise” by Legal 500, with 32 lawyers recognized and 17 individually ranked. A spokesperson said, “Conyers has once again been recommended as a top-tier firm in Bermuda offshore expertise in the latest Legal 500 directory rankings. The firm has maintained rankings in Corporate & Commercial, Banking, […]
7th, November 2024, 11:10pm
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited announced that, effective November 1, 2024, Somers’ largest shareholder, Union Mutual Pension Fund Limited [UMPFL] has merged with General Provincial Life Pension Fund Limited [GPLPFL], with GPLPFL being the continuing entity. The full filing stated: “As a result, the 14,424,184 ordinary shares of Somers, representing […]
7th, November 2024, 10:32pm
[Opinion column written by James Balfour] It was tight, most polls were unable to split the candidates, the uncertainty in the swing states meant both candidates had routes to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. However it is now clear, that despite many commentators stating President Trump had a ceiling to his vote share, he had picked up […]
7th, November 2024, 10:17pm
The island’s top riders will compete in the Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA] Memorial Day Trophy Race at the Southside Motocross Track in St David’s on Monday [November 11]. The annual event will remember those who contributed to the sport locally and internationally, with all competing riders participating in a lap of honour and minute’s silence […]
7th, November 2024, 10:13pm
Two Bermuda crews took part in the recent powerboat parade at the Key West World Championships in Florida. Luis Martin, the driver, and Andy Stoneham, the throttleman, of the S-12 Nuff Said/Bermuda, and David Selley, the driver, and Steven Bridges, the throttleman, of the S-25 Team Bermuda participated in the First State Bank World’s Fastest […]
7th, November 2024, 09:45pm
The Chamber of Commerce said they look forward to the upcoming Throne Speech and hope it covers a variety of topics including our aging population, Caricom, corporate tax, real estate, the sugar tax and more. A spokesperson said, “The Chamber looks forward to the upcoming Throne Speech and Pre-Budget reports, which we hope will cover some of the […]
7th, November 2024, 09:25pm