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IGI Repurchases 2.3M Common Shares
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. announced that it has repurchased 2,271,775 common shares in a privately-negotiated transaction. “The shares were repurchased at a price of $8.60 per share, for a total cost of approximately $19.5 million,” a spokesperson said. “The Company has approximately 2.4 million common shares remaining... Read more of this article
Old Tug Boats Leave Bermuda For Trinidad
The old tug boats Powerful and Faithful departed Bermuda on January 21st, heading to the Bahamas before reaching their final destination of Trinidad. A spokesperson said, “In September 2020, Bermuda took delivery of two new Lloyds classed Azimuth Stern Drive [ASD] tugs. ASD tugs equipped with two stern engines capable of generating a 360°, all directional... Read more of this article
Bermuda Motocross Race Day Results
The Bermuda Motocross Club’s season continued at the Southside Motor Sports Park. Z’naz Jones won the super mini class, Cassidy Spencer-Furbert won the Pee Wee Division on the day, with Kody Paul winning the 50cc class. A’Jahni Foggo won the 65cc class, Aiden Simmons would also win the 85cc class. Jazuri Easton-Thompson won the novice class,... Read more of this article
Adkins Meets Carifta Standard At BNAA Meet
The Bermuda National Athletics Association hosted another track meet at the National Sports Center Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. Bermuda had one athlete meet the Carifta Games standard, with Cameron Adkins clocking 9:57.19 during the under 17 men’s 3000 meter, which was within the standard, which is set at 9:58.00. During the under 17 women’s... Read more of this article
Video: Hero Award Given To Dr Kyjuan Brown
Dr Kyjuan Brown was honoured as a “Bermuda Hero” by Bethel AME Church “for his community service and commitment to innovative healthcare solutions.” A spokesperson said, “Dr Kyjuan Brown was honored as a Bermuda Hero by Bethel AME Church for his community service and commitment to innovative healthcare solutions! Everyone... Read more of this article
BNAA Salutes Dage Minors Achievements
Following his record setting showing, the Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] said that Dage Minors is “the embodiment of discipline, perseverance, and determination and the BNAA salutes his achievements.” A BNAA spokesperson said, “On Friday, January 27th, at the Boston University Terrier Classic, Dage Minors broke his national... Read more of this article
Cricket Team To Play T20 Tournament In Florida
Bermuda’s cricket squad will be competing in a T20 tournament in Florida from February 17th – 19th. The Czarsportz Global website said, “Bermuda Men’s National squad will be competing in a T20 tournament in Florida from February 17th – 19th at Wesley Chapel District Park ground in the President Cup MCL T20 event in Tampa. “The... Read more of this article
Feb 14 & 15: Raleigh Youth Anti-Violence Forum
Raleigh Bermuda is calling all Young Bermudians between the ages of 14 – 17 years old to register for a 2-day Anti-Violence Youth Forum called ‘I Am Brave: Voices.’ A spokesperson said, “This Youth Forum is led by Raleigh Bravers who have been trained in anti-violence advocacy and will be leading this community event. A youth event led... Read more of this article
Professional Golfer Brian Morris Dies Aged 55
[Written by Stephen Wright] Professional golfer Brian Morris, who realised his ambition of competing on the PGA Tour and inspired people across the world, has died from cancer aged 55. Mr Morris was granted a sponsor’s exemption to play in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course last year. A head professional at Ocean View Golf... Read more of this article
Jahni Outerbridge Murder Investigation Continues
Detectives investigating the murder of Jahni Outerbridge are renewing their appeal for anyone with information that can help bring the perpetrator[s] to justice. A spokesperson said, “As many will recall, six years ago 31-year-old Mr. Outerbridge was fatally shot around 11:20pm Sunday, 29th January 2017 outside the Mid-Atlantic Boat Club on North... Read more of this article
BHCF Appoint Kim Pratt As Executive Director
The Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation [BHCF] announced the appointment of Kim Pratt as their new Executive Director. “After an exhaustive search, the BHCF Board are pleased to welcome Ms. Pratt whose extensive charitable administration experience in Bermuda is especially essential post-pandemic as the BHCF plans an active fundraising year... Read more of this article
Apply For Local And Overseas Scholarships
The Ministry of Economy and Labour, through the Department of Workforce Development [DWD], is inviting applicants to apply for their 2023 Local and Overseas Scholarships. In 2022, the DWD provided $350,000 in scholarship funding to help 25 Bermudians attend local educational programmes and overseas tertiary education. The Minister of Economy and Labour,... Read more of this article
