Archive for October, 2025

Port Royal Golf Course Celebrating 55 Years

Port Royal Golf Course is marking its 55th anniversary today [Oct 29]. A spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Port Royal Golf Course celebrates 55 glorious years as a world class golf course. “Bermuda’s role in the world of golf dates back to the 1880s thanks to the British military; there were nine hole golf courses at... Read more of this article

Starr Announces Acquisition Of IQUW Group

Starr, a global investment and insurance organization, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IQUW Group. A spokesperson said, “The acquisition of IQUW Group will expand the classes of business that Starr underwrites and will position the combined company for growth across a broader range of global market segments. As... Read more of this article

Heartbeats Hosts Haunted Storytelling Night

The Department of Culture’s Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture Series continued its 2025 season with a thrilling evening of folklore and storytelling at the National Museum of Bermuda on Saturday, 25 October. A Government spokesperson said, “Entitled “Haunted Tales of the West End”, the event captivated audiences with chilling narratives inspired... Read more of this article

Reminder: Virtual Meeting On Draft Tenant Bill

The Ministry of Home Affairs is reminding residents, landlords, tenants, and industry professionals to join the virtual consultative meeting on the Draft Landlord and Tenant Bill this evening [Oct 29] at 6.30pm. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is reminding residents, landlords, tenants, and industry professionals to join... Read more of this article

EY Renews 2026 Risk Summit Sponsorship

EY has renewed its support as a headline sponsor for the 2026 Bermuda Risk Summit. A spokesperson said, “Now in its fifth consecutive year, EY’s global network and sector expertise help attract top-tier speakers and international delegates, elevate the programme, and translate insight into market action. “Hosted by the Bermuda business Development... Read more of this article

Somersfield Offering Info Tour On November 4

Somersfield Academy will host a Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme Tour and Information Session on Tuesday, November 4th. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy will host a Middle Years Programme [MYP] and Diploma Programme [DP] Tour and Information Session on Tuesday, November 4, offering families an inside look at the school’s... Read more of this article

Weather Radar Repair Underway Update

The Bermuda Airport Authority has assured the public that efforts are underway to restore the island’s weather radar, with a replacement part expected from Europe. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Airport Authority understands and shares the public’s frustration that the weather radar is currently inoperable. We request the public’s patience... Read more of this article

Bermuda’s Alicia Lister Honored By Condé Nast

Bermudian travel advisor Alicia Lister has been named to Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious 2025 Top Travel Specialists list. A spokesperson said, “Condé Nast Traveler, the gold standard in travel journalism, has named Bermudian travel advisor Alicia Lister to its prestigious Top Travel Specialists 2025 list. This marks Lister’s first time... Read more of this article

Rubis Prepares For Hurricane Melissa

RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd announced that in “preparation for Hurricane Melissa, the company will temporarily suspend bulk fuel deliveries to service stations as of 2:00pm on Thursday, October 30, 2025.” A spokesperson said, “RUBiS Energy Bermuda Ltd. today announced that, in preparation for Hurricane Melissa, the company will temporarily... Read more of this article

Carrick Starts With Strong Victory In Quebec

Bermudian squash player Taylor Carrick began his campaign at theMen’s La Classique Gatineau Challenger 2025 in Quebec, Canada, with a straight-sets victory to advance to the next round. Carrick defeated Canadian player Maxym Leclair in just 21 minutes of court time, moving past Leclair with a decisive 3-0 scoreline: Game 1: 11-6, Game 2: 11-7... Read more of this article

Single Vehicle Collision In Pembroke

A single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle occurred along Parsons Road in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:35 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, police officers were on mobile patrol, along Parsons Road, Pembroke, when they came upon two males lying next to a motorcycle in the westbound lane of the roadway, just east of... Read more of this article

S&P Upgrades IGI Financial Strength Rating

International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. announced that S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its financial strength rating from ‘A-’ to ‘A’. A spokesperson said, “International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. [IGI] [NASDAQ: IGIC] today announced that rating agency S&P Global Ratings [S&P] has upgraded the Company’s financial... Read more of this article