Bermudian Shakeem Albouy has relocated from AXA XL’s Bermuda office to work as a Cyber Underwriter in the company’s Singapore office. A spokesperson said, “Thirty-year-old Shakeem has seized opportunities afforded to him by the company since starting with AXA XL in September 2022 as a Professional Lines Underwriter. “In 2023, he received recognition by The […]
23rd, January 2025, 03:16pm
The MSC Meraviglia — which was traveling from the US Virgin Islands to New York – diverted to Bermuda to transfer an 84-year-old passenger requiring medical assistance. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “Monday 20th January 2025 – 6:25pm. Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre was notified by Meyers Ship Agents, that the Maltese registered 171,598 grt […]
23rd, January 2025, 03:03pm
The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit [ESU] at the Ministry of Health advised of an “increase in reports of fever and respiratory symptoms [COVID-19, common cold, coronavirus [seasonal], human metapneumovirus, strep throat, RSV, influenza] in the community.” A Government spokesperson said, “In particular, reports of influenza are noted to be at a high alert above normal […]
23rd, January 2025, 02:56pm
The Progressive Labour Party is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 23] to announce Pastor Leroy Bean as the candidate for Constituency #5 Hamilton East. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. The PLP has won the seat with over 72% of the vote since […]
23rd, January 2025, 02:34pm
[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 23] to announce Pastor Leroy Bean as the candidate for Constituency #5 Hamilton East. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. The PLP has won the seat with over 72% of the vote […]
23rd, January 2025, 02:34pm
[Opinion column written by Noelle Young] As I walk through the neighborhoods of Constituency 14, the concerns I hear most often resonate deeply: the rising cost of food, the struggle to feed children, and the challenges seniors face to access nutritious options. These aren’t complaints; they are lived realities for too many Bermudians. My family […]
23rd, January 2025, 02:03pm
Titan Express is set to host the Black Icons-Friendly Society Tour on February 15th. A spokesperson said, “In recognition of Black History Month, Titan Express is offering the Black Icons-Friendly Society Tour on Saturday, Feb 15th at 2:00PM. To book the tour visit: www.ptix.bm Date & Time: Saturday, Feb 15th at 2:00PM to 4:00PM Rate: […]
23rd, January 2025, 12:25pm
The Warwick Lanes senior bowling league experienced a shake-up this week, as the seventh-place Pinsplitters delivered a surprise 3-1 defeat to league leaders, the Drifters. In other matches, the sixth-place Islanders defeated the fourth-place Last Pin 3-1, while the eighth-place Just Kickin’ fell to the fifth-place Star Lites 4-0. The third-place Blue Angels also suffered […]
23rd, January 2025, 12:22pm
Axcelus Financial has named Keith Stock Chief Executive Officer for its Bermuda-based Class-C Insurance companies: Axcelus Financial Life Ltd., Axcelus Financial Global Insurance Ltd., Axcelus Financial Life Insurance Company [Bermuda] Ltd, and holding company Axcelus Financial Holdings Ltd. A spokesperson said, “The Class C insurance companies are leading international providers of private placement life insurance, […]
23rd, January 2025, 12:14pm
The Duperreault Fellowship announced the departure of longtime Chair Kathy Watson and the appointment of Julita Peniston as her successor. A spokesperson said, “The Duperreault Fellowship today announced that Kathy Watson, a longtime champion of education and professional development in the field of substance use disorder prevention and treatment, will step down after two decades […]
23rd, January 2025, 11:46pm