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StarStone To Begin Underwriting In Australia
StarStone, the global specialty insurer and subsidiary of Bermuda-based Enstar Group Limited, announced the creation of an underwriting capability in Australia. The new hub will operate alongside Enstar’s existing Australian operation, subject to regulatory approval. StarStone Australia will be led by Robin Barham and will target specialty business... Read more of this article
Reg Grundy’s Legacy Remembered After Passing
Television production magnate Reg Grundy – who was Bermuda resident — is being remembered for his accomplishments in the industry. The media mogul, who died at the age of 92, was responsible for such internationally successful Australian-produced shows as ”The Restless Years”, “The Young Doctors”, “Prisoner”... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Bermuda ANZAC Day Service
Members of the Australian and New Zealand community in Bermuda observed their annual day of remembrance for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps [ANZAC] with a Sunrise Service at Fort Hamilton at 6.15am this morning, Monday, April 25th. While this day originally commemorated dawn landings for a wartime campaign in Turkey in 1915, the day now... Read more of this article
Collie Buddz To Perform First Australian Tour
Bermudian singer Collie Buddz is getting set to headline his first Australian tour, with shows in three cities in February. The tour includes stops in Brisbane at the Woolly Mammoth on Tuesday, February 9, Sydney at the Factory Theatre on Wednesday, February 10, and Melbourne at the Prince Bandroom on Thursday, February 11. Related Stories Collie... Read more of this article
America’s Cup To Be Broadcast In Australia
Australians can watch every regatta of the 35th America’s Cup on Fox Sports Australia, which has acquired exclusive rights to the event for the region. “With this agreement, Fox Sports has demonstrated a strong commitment to the America’s Cup,” said Harvey Schiller, the Commercial Commissioner of the event. “Australian sailors like Jimmy Spithill... Read more of this article
Bermuda Man Wins On Australian Game Show
An appearance by the Woods family on game show Family Feud Australia will be helping one man come home to Bermuda to visit his family after his answers lead to the $10,000 grand prize. Dale Woods had to answer questions including naming something you look forward to doing on an airplane; something that it takes two people to do; something that parents... Read more of this article
Over 150 People Attend Anzac Day Celebrations
More than 150 people gathered at 6.00am on April 25 for the 2015 Anzac Day dawn service on Coral Beach, with the crowd including Australian and New Zealanders, Governor George Ferguson, military officers, dignitaries, local residents, and some visitors to the island. Readings and messages from the Prime Ministers and Governor-Generals of both countries... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Finishes 5th In Australia Triathlon
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy finished 5th at today’s [Apr 11] ITU World Triathlon on Australia’s Gold Coast, covering the 1500m swim, 40km rike and 10km run in a time of 1:59:05. The race saw top triathletes from all over the world take part, with Gwen Jorgensen winning the women’s race, while Jonathan Brownlee raced to victory in the... Read more of this article
Video: Australian Senate Questions Tax Dealings
The Australian Senate Economic References Committe conducted hearings on corporate tax structure, with Google’s dealings in Bermuda being brought up at one stage of the proceedings. Yesterday [Apr 8], top executives from the Australian branches of Google and Apple appeared at the Australian senate inquiry into corporate tax avoidance, while Microsoft... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Finishes Eighth In Australia Event
Paralympian Jessica Lewis began her 2015 competitive year recently in Australia at the Summer Down Under Wheelchair Road Racing Series, with one race in Canberra and another in Sydney, followed by a 10K which is also in Sydney. Ms. Lewis finished eighth in the Open Women’s Division with a time of 34:52, and 30th overall in the event. In a blog... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Set To Compete In Australia
Paralympian Jessica Lewis is set to start her 2015 competitive year this weekend in Australia, with one race in Canberra and another in Sydney followed by a 10K which is also in Sydney. Lewis has headed out from her base in Canada to make the 25 hour journey to Australia, and her training buddy Austin Pruitt will also be going to Australia to compete,... Read more of this article
Nikki Butterfield Places 3rd In Ironman Australia
Less than 10 months after the birth of her second child, Nikki Butterfield — the Australian born wife of Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield — marked her return to professional racing with a third place podium finish at the Ironman 70.3 Mandurah Australian Pro Championship. Butterfield’s result came amidst a highly competitive field and... Read more of this article
Tyler Butterfield Finishes 9th In Noosa, Australia
Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield finished 9th in the Noosa Triathlon in Australia this past weekend, clocking a time of 1:51:06. Defending champion Aaron Royle won his second consecutive Noosa Triathlon crown after he outsprinted Commonwealth Games teammates Dan Wilson and Ryan Bailie in a dramatic finish to cross the line in 1:47:56. Butterfield... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Reflects On XTERRA Australia Win
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy reflected on her recent win at the inaugural XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship in Australia saying it was “mission accomplished.” The two-time Olympian has had a great season thus far, winning the XTERRA South Africa Championship in February and also winning the XTERRA West Championship in Nevada last month. She... Read more of this article
Duffy Does It Again, Wins XTERRA In Australia
[Updated] Marking her third international win in recent weeks, Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has captured yet another XTERRA title, racing to victory in the inaugural XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship in Australia today [Apr 26]. “It all came together,” said Duffy who finished the 1.5k swim, 28.2k mountain bike and 10k trail run course in a time of... Read more of this article
Photos & Audio: Bermuda Anzac Day Ceremony
Just past 6.00am this morning [Apr 25] at the Cenotaph on Front Street, about thirty people and Governor George Fergusson assembled for the observance of Anzac Day. In Australia and New Zealand, this day is known as Anzac Day and the ceremony traditionally takes place at dawn every 25th of April. Bermuda’s Australasian community has brought the... Read more of this article
