Things could not have gone better for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. His ruling Conservative Party scored a thumping victory in last Thursday’s elections, securing dozens of new seats to forge a solid majority in Parliament. Johnson won what h...
The world watched from the first protest, when an estimated million people took to the streets of Hong Kong unhappy with a plan to allow extraditions to mainland China.
The “naïve” hope was that the Government would withdraw the Bill. When that didn’...
The island’s Junior Leaders marked their last training camp of the year with a weekend of battles with high-tech laser rifles.
The youngsters ended their year with Exercise Battle Royale — which combined fun for the festive season and their fieldcraf...
DATE: Dec 09, 2019 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: News Staff
You can likely thank (or blame) your parents for some aspects of how you turned out. Maybe you have your mother’s eyes or your dad’s habit of chewing with your mouth open.
How you manage money is another thing you likely picked up from your parents —...
American International Group has sold a majority stake in its Bermudian legacy reinsurer Fortitude Re.
The deal involves private-equity group Carlyle Group and Japanese insurer T&D Holdings partnering to pay $1.8 billion for a 76.6 per cent stake in ...
DATE: Nov 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Reinsurance | AUTHOR: Business Staff
As the General Election in Britain approaches, the country’s continuing political turmoil over Brexit continues to overshadow the strained relationship with the Overseas Territories.
The critical issue is whether Britain and OTs will have a closer re...
Months ago, when former New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg said he would not run for president, a palpable feeling of relief flooded the global newsrooms that bear his name.
“The sound of 2,700 exhaling,” as the quip had it.
Now — with the 77-year-ol...
I have loved hot chocolate ever since I was little — preferably covered in whipped cream and marshmallows.
I was definitely sugar-addicted, but there was a comfort element too. A cup of something warm and sweet when you’re growing up in the drizzly ...
Dear Sir,
I read with interest your comment on October 2, 2019 about racial hatred and about an individual supporter of Vasco Da Gama who abused a black referee.
I also read recently a very virulent attack on Walker Zupp, whom Cheryl Gibbons believed...
DATE: Nov 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor | AUTHOR: Letters to the Editor
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club is celebrating its 175th anniversary by launching a new scholarship fund making year-round sailing more accessible to young sailors.
A celebration to mark the anniversary will take place at the RBYC this Sunday. Invited ...
DATE: Nov 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Sarah Lagan