Archive for November, 2026

Consultation Opens On Derelict Homes Plan

The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities is inviting public feedback on a proposed framework that ”seeks to address the growing number of vacant and derelict residential properties in Bermuda and explore ways to return them to productive use.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities is inviting... Read more of this article

Column: Minister Rabain On Education Part 5

[Column written by Minister of Education Diallo Rabain] Part 5 – The Real Test: Better Outcomes for Bermuda’s Children and What Does Change? Over the course of this series, I have explained why Bermuda needs an Education Authority, what autonomy means, how its Board will be selected, and how the transition will work. But there is another important... Read more of this article

AM Best: Cavello Bay Ratings Unchanged

AM Best has confirmed that Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited’s credit ratings remain unchanged following Enstar Group’s agreement to reinsure a $4.8 billion portfolio of reserves from Markel Group. The ratings agency said, “AM Best has commented that the Credit Ratings [ratings] of Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited [Cavello Bay] [Bermuda], a subsidiary... Read more of this article

Assured Declares $0.38 Quarterly Dividend

Assured Guaranty Ltd. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share, payable on December 2, to shareholders on record as of November 18. A spokesperson said, “Assured Guaranty Ltd. today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per common share. The dividend is payable on December 2, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business... Read more of this article

Everest Group Declares $2.00 Dividend

Everest Group has declared a dividend of $2.00 per common share, payable by December 18, to shareholders of record as of December 4. A spokesperson said, “Everest Group, Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $2.00 per common share. This dividend will be payable on or before December 18, 2026 to all shareholders of record... Read more of this article

Nathan Trott Makes Late Save In Cardiff Draw

Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott made a stoppage-time save to help Cardiff City secure a 3-3 draw with West Ham United in the Sky Bet Championship on Wednesday [November 4]. Trott denied Tomáš Souček with a fingertip stop late in the match at Cardiff City Stadium in Wales/ Cardiff had led 3-0 at half-time through a Jack Moylan hat-trick, but West... Read more of this article

Lions Club Launch Charitable Christmas Drive

The Lions Clubs of Bermuda have launched their 38th annual Christmas hamper programme, targeting 1,000 food hampers for families and seniors. A spokesperson said, “The Lions Clubs of Bermuda, in collaboration with the MarketPlace Group of Stores, proudly launch our 38th Annual Share the Christmas Spirit Program at the Hamilton MarketPlace on Thursday,... Read more of this article

Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday

The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Nov 5] with the list indicating that there are six bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry:... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 4 2026

November 4 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 3,578.51, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 45 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 6 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 5 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article

Darrell Joins ODI Fellowship/Bank Of Somaliland

Bermudian economist Ywione Darrell has been selected for the 2026-2028 ODI Fellowship Scheme and has joined the Bank of Somaliland’s Monetary Policy and Research team for a two-year placement. A spokesperson said, “A young Bermudian economist and Co-Chief Editor of the Bermuda Journal of Academic Research has taken up a place on one of the most... Read more of this article

IGI Reports 2026 Third Quarter Results

International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. [IGI] reported financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2026. IGI Group President & CEO Waleed Jabsheh said, “We delivered strong underwriting profitability in the third quarter demonstrated by a combined ratio of 85.7%, culminating in an annualized core operating return on... Read more of this article

Blake Montgomery Scores Against Toronto

Bermudian ice hockey player Blake Montgomery scored his first goal of the season on Sunday [November 1] as the Belleville Senators defeated the Toronto Marlies 4–1 at CIBC Place in Canada. Just 16 seconds after Kasper Halttunen opened the scoring, Montgomery took a pass from Ryan Suzuki, skated past a Toronto defender and cut in to score. His goal... Read more of this article