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Gala Of Giving Raises $400,000 For Charity

The 2025 Gala of Giving, which was held at the Hamilton Princess on Saturday [Nov 1], raised $400,000 to support 14 charities in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited proudly announced that $400,000 has been raised for 14 charities in Bermuda, in its role as the organizer of the 2025 Gala of Giving, which took place at... Read more of this article

Column: Johnson On Technology & More

[Opinion column written by Sloane Johnson] Across the world, technology is driving change faster than any of us could have imagined. Artificial intelligence, automation and digital tools are reshaping industries, creating new opportunities – and new inequalities. Here in Bermuda, the question isn’t whether technology will define our future,... Read more of this article

Public Safety Town Hall On November 10th

A town hall will be held – in St George’s on Monday November 10th — to discuss gang violence and how to make communities safer. A police spokesperson said, “Gang violence affects us all — and your voice matters. You’re invited to a public town hall meeting to share your views and hear directly from His Excellency the Governor... Read more of this article

Video: Bermuda Powerboats In Florida Parade

Two Bermudian powerboat teams, S-12 Team Bermuda Nuff Said and GL Construction / S-25 Team Bermuda, are competing in the Annual Offshore World Championship in Key West, Florida. The week-long event began with a “world’s fastest parade” on Duval Street, which featured both Bermudian teams, as well as the other competitors. Crews rode their... Read more of this article

Daley Earns Three Top-20 Finishes In Toronto

Bermudian swimmer Elijah Daley recorded three top-20 finishes while competing at the World Aquatics Short Course World Cup in Toronto. Daley, 19, achieved his highest placing in the Men’s 200m Individual Medley, finishing 19th overall with a time of 2:02.64. In the Men’s 100m Individual Medley preliminaries, Daley finished in 20th place with a time... Read more of this article

Fidelis Declares $0.15 Dividend Per Share

Fidelis Insurance Group declared a $0.15 per share dividend, payable by December 23, 2025. In a filing with the BSX, the company said, “Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited, a global specialty insurer, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved and declared a dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on December 23, 2025, to common shareholders... Read more of this article

AM Best Revises Golden Tree’s Ratings

AM Best has revised the outlook for Golden Tree Reinsurance Limited’s Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to positive from stable, affirming its Financial Strength Rating of B++ [Good] and Long-Term ICR of “bbb” [Good], citing the company’s strongest balance sheet, adequate performance, and sustained growth. A statement from the ratings agency said,... Read more of this article

Daniel Phillips Reaches Doubles Quarter-Finals

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips’ run at the Division One American Fall Individual Tennis Championships ended in the quarter-finals of the doubles competition. Phillips and his Tulane University partner, Hady El Kordy, were defeated 8-4 by Vasco Prata and Ivan Dreycopp of UNC Charlotte in the Men’s Doubles Quarter-Finals. The loss concludes... Read more of this article

Equestrian Kayla Bardgett Wins Open Flat Class

Bermudian equestrian Kayla Bardgett won the Open Flat Class, helping the Savannah College of Art and Design [SCAD] equestrian team achieve a perfect score at its first home IHSA Regular Season Event. The SCAD team was named Champion after accumulating 49 points. The University of Central Florida was named Reserve Champion with 34 points. Bardgett’s... Read more of this article

Butterfield Share Repurchases For Oct 2025

The Bank of Butterfield repurchased for cancellation 233,699 common shares in October 2025. The filing with the BSX stated, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited informs the Bermuda Stock Exchange that pursuant to Regulation 6.44 of the Bermuda Stock Exchange Listing Regulations, the company repurchased for cancellation 233,699 common... Read more of this article

Ministry: 3 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday

The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [Nov 5] with the list indicating that there are three bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Update On Wednesday’s Bus Services Department Updates On Bus Cancellations Ombudsman On Bus Service Communications Buses To Operate On Sunday Schedule Minister: Minibuses... Read more of this article

Commercial Bowling League Week 9 Results

Week nine of the Commercial Bowling League featured a significant upset, while the league leaders maintained their position at Warwick Lanes. Eighth-placed Pin Heads defeated second-placed Strike Force 3-1. League leaders Secret Weapons capitalized on the result, earning a 3-1 victory over ninth-placed Horseshoe Bay Rollers to solidify their position... Read more of this article