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Golf: Betschart Begins Junior Pan Am Games
Bermudian golfer Oliver Betschart opened his campaign in the men’s individual golf tournament at the Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay with a 7-over-par 79. Competing at the Asunción Golf Club, Betschart made the turn at 3-over after recording one birdie, four pars and four bogies on the front nine. On the back nine he added another birdie and... Read more of this article
Everest Group Appoints Laura Hay
Everest Group announced the appointment of Laura Hay as an independent, non-executive member of its Board of Directors. “Laura brings an unprecedented level of experience dealing with the complex risk, regulatory, capital market and accounting issues inherent in a global insurance platform,” said John Graf, Everest Chairman. “She will be an integral... Read more of this article
AM Best Assigns Ratings To Somerset Life Re
AM Best has assigned Somerset Life Reinsurance Ltd. [Bermuda] a Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent], both with a stable outlook. The ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Somerset Life Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate... Read more of this article
Video: August 22nd Bernews Morning Newsflash
BHB Hyperbaric Chamber temporarily closed, MP Michael Fahy on facility MOU, Morgans Point & more, Regulatory Authority of Bermuda appoint Jessica Mello & Dennis Pimentel, Dawn Eversley appointed to Public Service Commission, Oliver Cherry earns AXA XL scholarship, National Dance Foundation grants scholarships, Allied World hosts summer internship... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 21 2025
August 21 saw 4,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $143,612.00 BD. 2,500 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 2.2% at $44.00 per share, while another 2,000 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing even at $16.95 per share. The BSX finished at 2,922.67, down 1.88% on the day. There were 0 advances,... Read more of this article
Road Sobriety Checkpoints Starting On Aug 29
According to today’s official notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Friday, August 29th, with the checkpoints set to take place in all nine parishes. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice follows below [PDF here] Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Holiday Season Roadside Sobriety Checks Begin... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 21 2025
The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 21] include road sobriety checkpoint notice, acting appointments, public notification, and notice of intended marriage. Road Sobriety Checkpoint [No. 8] Notice 2025 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice Notice ID: GN0814/2025 Public Authorities... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday August 22
Friday, August 22 is expected to see sunny breaks with a few showers, improving through the day, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 6.47am and sunset will be at 7.56pm. High... Read more of this article
Government Urges Public To Report Matters
The Government said they are “aware of reports circulating on social media of encounters with an individual who is a known sex offender.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Government understands the concerns and distress that these posts have caused in the community, particularly for women who have described feelings of intimidation... Read more of this article
Allied World Hosts Summer Internship Program
Bermudian students Jae Gibbons, Cody Rans and Ben Osset took part in Allied World Bermuda’s summer internship. A spokesperson said, “Allied World Bermuda held an eight-week summer internship program in June and July this year with three talented Bermudian students. The interns included Jae Gibbons [Bournemouth University], Cody Rans [University... Read more of this article
Oliver Cherry Earns 2025 AXA XL Scholarship
AXA XL has awarded the 2025 AXA XL Scholarship to Bermudian university student Oliver Cherry. A spokesperson said, “AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA SA [AXA], today announced that the 2025 AXA XL Scholarship has been awarded to Bermudian university student Oliver [aka Olly] Cherry. “The AXA XL Scholarship is a full scholarship... Read more of this article
Hashim Estwick Honoured With Diaspora Award
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] congratulated Constable Hashim Estwick on receiving the Pride of Barbados Diaspora Award. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is proud to recognise one of its own, Mr. Hashim Estwick, who was recently honoured in his home country of Barbados with the Pride of Barbados Diaspora Award. “Mr.... Read more of this article
