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AXA XL Insurance Promotes Michael McKinley

AXA XL Insurance has promoted Michael McKinley to lead Construction Primary Casualty Insurance business in North America. Gary Kaplan, President of AXA XL’s Construction insurance business, said, “Construction firms are as busy as ever and with all the projects expected to hit the pipeline in the next few years, they will likely get even busier.... Read more of this article

Horse & Pony Association Fall Show Results

The Bermuda Horse & Pony Association [BHPA] hosted its Fall Show at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The Adult Equitation Champion was Michael Rodrigues, riding Koko Kanu, while the Adult Equitation Reserve Champion was Isabelle Pelletier, riding Kaid HZ. Tyler James, riding Cruise Control, was the Junior Equitation 15 – 18-year-old... Read more of this article

Premier Attends Clyde Best Mural Ribbon Cutting

Premier David Burt attended the official ribbon cutting for the Clyde Best Mural Wall last week. In an online post, Premier Burt said, “It’s amazing to see what communities can accomplish when they come together. Last week I attended the official ribbon cutting for the Clyde Best Mural Wall and met with all the artists who created this amazing... Read more of this article

Results: Premier & First Division Football

Footballers in both the Premier Division and First Division were in action this weekend, with Wolves, Dandy Town Hornets, and St. George’s Colts all earning wins, while two other matches ended in draws. First Division Southampton Rangers 1 – Paget Lions 1 At the Southampton Oval, the Southampton Rangers and the Paget Lions played to a 1 –... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Oct 16th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that Dr Carika Weldon launched CariGenetics – which will focus on genomics research in Caribbean – Kennette Burgess won the Winston-Salem State University Founder’s Day Alumni Achiever Award, the Bermuda Robotics Team is getting set to compete in Geneva, and the Bermuda Post Office team cleaned up Botanical Gardens were all some of... Read more of this article

Rugby Classic: France, Lions & Canada Win

The 2022 World Rugby Classic came to an end at the National Sports Center North Field with a triple header, with France successfully defending its title in the final match of the night. France 21 – Argentina 20 France defeated Argentina 21-20 in the final game to reclaim the title. Argentina scored first as Roman Miralles went over for a try,... Read more of this article

‘The Art Of Music’ Event Set For October 20

The Bermuda Philharmonic Society and Masterworks will host an event titled ‘The Art of Music’ on Thursday [Oct 20] at Masterworks. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Philharmonic Society and Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art are collaborating on a special event to bring the community an experience for the senses. A presentation... Read more of this article

Football: North Village Rams Defeat Robin Hood

The North Village Rams defeated Robin Hood 4 – 0 at the BAA Field. Nacori Smith gave the North Village Rams the lead in the fifth minute; Tahmi Williams doubled the lead in the 34th minute. The North Village Rams got a third in the first half as Williams added his second goal of the game in the 43rd minute. Jaizel Smith-DeShields scored for the North... Read more of this article

EEZ Incubator Hubs Open For Business

The BEDC has officially opened the doors its three Economic Empowerment Zone Incubator Hubs, “welcoming support, guidance, and information to those who have already established businesses and those who wish to get started on that journey.” A spokesperson said, “The goal of establishing the Hubs is to provide a geographically attainable... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: BF&M Breast Cancer Walk

The annual BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk — which serves to help raise funds for the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre — was held yesterday [Oct 12], with the event getting underway at Barr’s Bay Park. The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre website said, “For more than two decades, the BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk has united... Read more of this article

New Flora Duffy Tote Bag To Be Released

Joshua Bate Trading is getting set to release a limited edition Flora Duffy tote bag, with net proceeds from the sale of the totes to be donated to The Flora Fund, which helps to support young Bermudian athletes. Ms. Duffy’s team worked with Bermudian graphic designer Makayla Paul to create the tote’s graphic design, with the totes themselves... Read more of this article

Kennette Burgess Wins Alumni Achiever Award

Kennette J Burgess has won the Winston-Salem State University Founder’s Day Alumni Achiever Award. A spokesperson said, “At HBCUs [Historically Black Colleges & Universities], homecoming events are going on around this time, when alumni from all over return to their alma mater to interact with the students, give back to their university,... Read more of this article