Author Archive: Bernews5

BSSF All-Star Football Matches On Saturday

The Bermuda School Sports Federation will be hosting its annual All Star Football matches on Saturday at the PHC Field starting at 11:00. A spokesperson said, “Two matches will get underway at 11:00 with the middle school and primary school girls taking center stage. The Primary School East team will be led by Kierra Broadley- Samuel from St.... Read more of this article

MetLife And General Atlantic’s Chariot Re

MetLife, Inc. and General Atlantic announced the formation of Chariot Reinsurance, Ltd, a to-be-registered Class E Bermuda-based life and annuity reinsurance company. A spokesperson said, “Chariot Re is expected to launch in the first half of 2025 and will have a future strategic reinsurance partnership with MetLife. “MetLife and General... Read more of this article

Moody’s Assigned A3 Ratings To Fortitude

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. announced that Moody’s Ratings has assigned A3 Insurance Financial Strength Ratings to Fortitude Re’s three main operating companies: Fortitude Reinsurance Co. Ltd., Fortitude International Reinsurance Co. Ltd., and Fortitude Life Insurance and Annuity Co. Additionally, the global rating agency assigned a Baa2... Read more of this article

Appeal: Help Locate 15-Yr-Old [Located]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service is “seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Nai-Che Smith.” A police spokesperson said, “He is described as being 5’ 9” in height, slim built, brown complexioned with black and brown hair worn in dreadlocks. “He was last seen around 12:50 AM on Friday, December 13, 2024,... Read more of this article

Latest Commercial Bowling League Results

In a week of unexpected outcomes and strong performances, Who Gives A Split continued their reign atop the Commercial Bowling League standings at Warwick Lanes. The Pin Heads, currently in second place, delivered a decisive 4-0 victory over the third-placed Sweet Life. The eighth-placed Secret Weapons upset the sixth-placed Spare Parts with a 3-1 win.... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 12 2024

December 12 saw 800 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $4,000.00 BD. 800 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 6.4% at $5.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,578.82, up 0.28% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article

Accountant General Closing Early On Dec 13

The Accountant General’s Office will close early tomorrow [Dec 13] at 3:30 PM for a staff function. A Government spokesperson said, “The Accountant General’s Office wishes to inform the public that all offices, including the cashier’s window, located in the Government Administration Building will close at 3:30 PM tomorrow, December... Read more of this article

Radar Antenna Replacement At Airport

The Bermuda Airport Authority announced a project to replace the antenna used by the aircraft surveillance radar facility at the LF Wade International Airport. A spokesperson said, “The Minister and the U.S. Acting Consul General, Vanja Vukota, met with Airport Authority and FAA teams at the airport radar site. The radar system is used by the... Read more of this article

CAA Raising Awareness About Abuse

“The holiday season is often described as a time of joy, family gatherings, and celebration. However, for many individuals experiencing intimate partner abuse, this time of year can be one of the most difficult and isolated periods, the Centre Against Abuse Executive Director Laurie Shiell said. “The Centre Against Abuse [CAA], Charity #146,... Read more of this article

Dore & Craig Excel At Ironman 70.3 Triathlon

Bermuda’s Marie-Lyne Dore won the Female 40-44 Age Group at the Ironman Indian Wells La Quinta 70.3 triathlon. Dore finished the course with a time of 4:49:10, placing her 40th among female competitors and 204th overall. Her splits were 31:34 for the swim, 2:31:14 for the bike leg, and 1:38:10 for the run. Sharon Craig placed fifth in the Female... Read more of this article

Bermuda Sailors Continue In Argentina

Bermuda’s young sailors faced strong competition in the opening rounds of the Optimist World Championship Team Racing event in Argentina. The team gained valuable experience in the challenging format that features four-boat teams competing in tactical short races. In their first match against Chile, the team battled hard. While Chile ultimately... Read more of this article

Video: Press Conference On Motorcross Event

[Updated] Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch and the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Senator Owen Darrell are holding a press conference this morning [Dec 12] to discuss the “Pink Sand Scrambling” motocross event that will be held there Sunday, 15 December. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the... Read more of this article