General Bermudians tell of fallout and fear from Canada wildfires Crystal Simmons says a pall of smoke has trapped her indoors as fire rages across three of the western provinces Crystal Simmons says a pall of smoke has trapped her indoors as fire rages across three of the western provinces Jun 03, 2025 8:28 AM
General Police: West End minibus fire under investigation Officers and firefighters find a vehicle engulfed in flames in an incident later deemed intentional Officers and firefighters find a vehicle engulfed in flames in an incident later deemed intentional May 31, 2025 9:00 PM
Reinsurance Concerns raised as NOAA retires disaster database The information is a key climate data tool widely used by reinsurers and risk modellers in Bermuda and worldwide The information is a key climate data tool widely used by reinsurers and risk modellers in Bermuda and worldwide May 24, 2025 3:00 PM
Reinsurance Bermuda market expects $10bn in wildfire claims California infernos in January were some of America’s most costly fires on record California infernos in January were some of America’s most costly fires on record May 02, 2025 8:00 AM
Reinsurance RenRe Q1 burnt by California wildfire claims The Bermuda reinsurer delivered $161.1 million of net income available to common shareholders The Bermuda reinsurer delivered $161.1 million of net income available to common shareholders Apr 25, 2025 8:56 AM
Reinsurance Regulator was in Bermuda ‘to advocate for California’ State insurance commissioner says it was why he missed a key Senate hearing at home State insurance commissioner says it was why he missed a key Senate hearing at home Mar 24, 2025 7:58 AM
Transport Travellers diverted as substation fire shuts down Heathrow A flight from Bermuda to London is redirected to Madrid as airlines seek alternative options A flight from Bermuda to London is redirected to Madrid as airlines seek alternative options Mar 21, 2025 10:42 AM
Reinsurance California wildfires destroyed priceless art Stephen Catlin, of Convex, says California properties are often worth 10 per cent of the content value Stephen Catlin, of Convex, says California properties are often worth 10 per cent of the content value Mar 11, 2025 7:59 AM
Reinsurance Lancashire estimates California wildfires loss up to $165m The Bermudian-based company said this falls within the company’s modelled loss range for this type of catastrophe event The Bermudian-based company said this falls within the company’s modelled loss range for this type of catastrophe event Feb 13, 2025 4:48 PM
Reinsurance AIG braced for half a billion in losses from wildfires The company announced a $1.4 billion dollar net loss for the year ended December 31 The company announced a $1.4 billion dollar net loss for the year ended December 31 Feb 11, 2025 7:01 PM
Reinsurance Wildfires hit Chubb for $1.5bn The reinsurer’s core operating income was at $9.20 billion The reinsurer’s core operating income was at $9.20 billion Jan 28, 2025 7:30 PM
General Homes lost after fire breaks out at West End complex The cause of the blaze, reported shortly before 2.30am, is being investigated The cause of the blaze, reported shortly before 2.30am, is being investigated Jan 22, 2025 2:35 PM
Arts & Entertainment Comedian headed to Bermuda after losing California home to wildfire Gina Yashere says all she and her partner have left is what was in their suitcases Gina Yashere says all she and her partner have left is what was in their suitcases Jan 14, 2025 8:00 AM
General Watch: Bermudian recalls ‘when the city started burning down’ A tight-knit California community where Jarrett Crockwell settled to raise his family is left stunned A tight-knit California community where Jarrett Crockwell settled to raise his family is left stunned Jan 14, 2025 8:00 AM
General Bermudian describes ‘apocalyptic’ California firestorm Wanda Ray Willis counts herself lucky that her apartment was spared, while others in her circle were not Wanda Ray Willis counts herself lucky that her apartment was spared, while others in her circle were not Jan 10, 2025 7:58 AM
General Sailor rescued from burning boat by juice tanker The 43-foot sloop left Bermuda last week for Sint Maarten before disaster struck en route The 43-foot sloop left Bermuda last week for Sint Maarten before disaster struck en route Dec 13, 2024 7:54 AM
Transport Police seek witnesses to crash and unrelated car fire Motorcycle rider leaves the scene of first incident, while evidence shows arson was at play in second Pembroke matter Motorcycle rider leaves the scene of first incident, while evidence shows arson was at play in second Pembroke matter Nov 04, 2024 1:54 PM
General Boatyard blaze inquiry: cause ‘undetermined’ A Pati request by a former fire service board member reveals documents that formed part of the investigation A Pati request by a former fire service board member reveals documents that formed part of the investigation Nov 04, 2024 8:00 AM
General Minister urges community collaboration on fire safety Dana Lovell, the chief fire officer, warns that “it only takes a single spark to change our lives for ever” Dana Lovell, the chief fire officer, warns that “it only takes a single spark to change our lives for ever” Oct 07, 2024 12:37 PM
Reinsurance Pioneer tells cat modellers to step up Karen Clark believes her industry can provide better risk assessment tools in support of reinsurers Karen Clark believes her industry can provide better risk assessment tools in support of reinsurers Sep 25, 2024 7:45 AM
General Watch: blaze in undergrowth tackled by firefighters The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene of the fire near Glebe Road and Parsons Road The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene of the fire near Glebe Road and Parsons Road Aug 07, 2024 12:49 PM
General Rising from the ashes: fire-hit yard to welcome new boats The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service’s investigation into the fire at the facility in St George’s is complete The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service’s investigation into the fire at the facility in St George’s is complete Jun 11, 2024 7:59 AM
Transport Car goes up in flames after crash in Smith’s The driver escapes from the vehicle before it becomes engulfed The driver escapes from the vehicle before it becomes engulfed Jun 11, 2024 7:51 AM
General Fire service holds educational event for senior residents The Chief Fire Officer said engaging with senior residents is a key part of the fire service’s mission to protect and serve The Chief Fire Officer said engaging with senior residents is a key part of the fire service’s mission to protect and serve Jun 10, 2024 4:22 PM
General Investigation launched into Pembroke car fire The blaze comes within hours of a shooting a short distance away but police do not consider them linked The blaze comes within hours of a shooting a short distance away but police do not consider them linked May 04, 2024 7:54 AM
General Investigation into airport dump fire almost finished Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service has not decided whether to share the findings Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service has not decided whether to share the findings Mar 02, 2024 7:50 AM
General Trash fire at Tynes Bay Incinerator is not taking commercial waste today but public drop-off continues Incinerator is not taking commercial waste today but public drop-off continues Feb 09, 2024 4:52 PM
General Work begins to clear ‘horrible’ mess left by boatyard fire Part owner of the Boatport Boat Storage facility in St George’s outlines daunting task ahead Part owner of the Boatport Boat Storage facility in St George’s outlines daunting task ahead Jan 25, 2024 7:58 AM
General Investigation into boatyard blaze remains active The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service is continuing to conduct its probe into the cause of the fire The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service is continuing to conduct its probe into the cause of the fire Jan 19, 2024 7:52 AM
General Spate of fires in Bermuda Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service reports two fires on Wednesday, one on Tuesday and one last Thursday Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service reports two fires on Wednesday, one on Tuesday and one last Thursday Dec 23, 2023 7:49 AM
