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| Fully Loaded Allstars are the new softball A Division Playoff Champions following a best of five playoff series. A spokesperson said, “With all the others divisions having completed their best of five playoff finals, it was left to the A Division to do the same. However, unlike the other divisions, the A Division was a […] |
| Ignite Bermuda has completed its second Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship programme which ran from May 31 to July 21, 2022. A spokesperson said, “With thanks to HSBC Group and HSBC Bank Bermuda, Ignite enabled 12 local young adults, ages 19-25 years old to develop their passions for entrepreneurship through workshops and part-time internships within some of […] |
| Patrón Tequila — part of the portfolio of Bermuda headquartered Bacardi — is entering the metaverse this summer for the first time with a “unique cocktail-themed journey in Decentraland, a 3D virtual world browser-based platform.” A spokesperson said, “Patrón Tequila, the world’s number one super-premium tequila is entering the metaverse this summer for the first time […] |
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, LOM Financial Limited, announced their share repurchases for August 2022. The full filing stated: “LOM Financial Limited [“the Company”] gave notice that, pursuant to Regulation 6.14[2][i] of the BSX Listing Regulations, on 2nd August 2022 the Company purchased 10,000 shares of its own stock at $5.50, which […] |
| PartnerRe Ltd. reported net loss attributable to common shareholder of $606 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to income of $314 million for the same period of 2021. A statement from the company said, “Net loss attributable to common shareholder was $1,146 million for the half year 2022, compared to income of $248 […] |
| August 3 saw 30,687 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $688,971.00 BD. 687 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 10.0% at $33.00 per share, while another 30,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 5.4% at $22.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,382.30, up 6.69% […] |
| HSBC Bank Bermuda announced today “that it will increase its base lending rate by 0.50%, effective 4 October 2022.” A spokesperson said, “The Bank would like to make its customers aware that the base rate for Bermuda dollar residential mortgages and consumer loans will increase by 0.50%, i.e. from 3.50% to 4.00%. This will be the […] |
| Bermudian footballer Willie Clemons has signed with Braintree Town FC, which plays in the Vanarama National League South in England. Braintree Town FC tweeted the photo below and said, “Iron are delighted to announce Bermudian international Willie Clemons to Angelo’s Iron Army. Clemons has featured throughout and scored in our recent friendly against Maldon and […] |
| The Ministry received 4376 test results — spanning 7 days — and 163 were positive, so there are now 196 known active cases, of which 8 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed the sad news the island has recorded four more coronavirus-related deaths. The 196 active cases are those that the Ministry is […] |
| The island has had “another four Coronavirus-related deaths,” the Ministry confirmed this evening [Aug 3]. In releasing this week’s test results, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “I am sad to report that Bermuda has had another four Coronavirus-related deaths. I extend sincere condolences to the family and friends who recently lost a loved one […] |
| “Garbage collection will be delayed today and through the end of the week” as staff shortages and the “ongoing supply chain issues have led to a backlog of vehicles awaiting repair” and they “hope to have this backlog cleared and more vehicles in service by the end of the week,” the Government advised this evening. […] |
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 3] include notice of intention to construct a controlled plant and acting appointments. Clean Air Act Mr. Robert Rebellato Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intention to Construct a Controlled Plant Notice ID: GN0768/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Environment and Natural Resources Publication date: 03 August […] |
| Thursday, August 4 is expected to see variable cloud with a few early showers & a possible rumble, 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 SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will […] |
| Four Bermuda sailors continued competing in the 2022 European Optimist Championships in Denmark, with Noah Amaradasa, Oliver Soares, James Ganal, and Riley Lowe all in action. Ganal continues to lead the Bermuda boy’s fleet, he is in 58th place overall with 86 points, after he finished 17th in the first race of the day and […] |
| Jillian Terceira was back in action competing in the Summer Event 3: CSI4*-CSI2*-CSI1*-CSIYH1* at Tops International Arena, in the Netherlands. Terceira and Myrthe de Solart competed in the 1.25m CSI1* table A against the clock with a jump-off class, the pair finished 20th with a time of 34.75, but they had 4 penalty fault points. […] |
| Armani Brandy and Micah Richardson have been awarded scholarships by the Devonshire Parish Council. A spokesperson said, “The Devonshire Parish Council is proud to announce that they have selected two remarkable individuals to receive the 2022 Scholarships. The recipients distinguished themselves through their passion, enthusiasm and determination to succeed in their chosen area of study. […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Jah-Nhai Perinchief said he is even more determined to try and win a medal at the Commonwealth Games after what he called a disappointing World Athletics Championships. Perinchief said he is still smarting after falling short of reaching the triple jump final at the recent worlds in Eugene, Oregon, finishing 22nd overall with […] |
| A 19-year-old-male “sustained facial injuries” during an assault at Sandys residence, with the police confirming that it was “reported that the victim responded to someone ringing the front door bell at his residence” and “upon opening the door police were told he was confronted by a male who allegedly cut him in the face with […] |
| HSBC Bermuda recently hosted the graduation of the first cohort of the Women’s Resource Centre’s Transformational Support Services Program. A spokesperson said, “The program consists of a comprehensive Education and Life Skills Training program, delivered by community partners offering a collaboration of services. “Its aim is to provide up to 30 women from our community […] |
| Someone’s Cup Match holiday apparently did not go well as they may have preferred, as on the second day a male was transferred by a boat to an ambulance after he “suffered a laceration to his lower leg following a fall from a boat in Paradise Lakes.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Friday […] |
| The Progressive Labour Party extended their condolences to the family of the late Raymond Tannock. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party is saddened by the death of Mr. Raymond Tannock. Mr. Tannock, a well known businessman and family man, was a Party stalwart and member for many years. “From 2003-2006, Mr. Tannock served in […] |
| Bermuda commercial litigation, insolvency and trusts disputes lawyer Steven White has joined Walkers as a partner in the Insolvency & Dispute Resolution practice. A spokesperson said, “Leading Bermuda commercial litigation, insolvency and trusts disputes lawyer Steven White has joined Walkers [Bermuda] Limited as a partner in the Insolvency & Dispute Resolution practice. Described by peers […] |
| Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited has become a member of ClimateWise. A spokesperson said, ” ClimateWise represents a global network of leading insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and industry service providers. It shares a commitment to lead the industry in responding to the risks and opportunities of climate change. It is a voluntary initiative, driven by its members […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Caitlyn Bobb — one of the youngest members of Bermuda’s team — said she had no complaints after just missing out on reaching the 400 metres semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after placing 4th in her heat. The 19-year-old needed to finish in the top three in her heat to […] |
| Bermuda’s tennis team claimed their second win at the Davis Cup event in Trinidad, with Gavin Manders, James Finnigan, Trey Mallory, and Tariq Simons defeating Antigua and Barbuda by a score of 2 – 1. Mallory got Bermuda off to a good start defeating Cordell Williams in straight sets 6-1, 6-1. This match took 55 minutes to […] |
| CNBC has featured Bermuda in an article entitled ‘From Bali to Bermuda: 6 tropical destinations that make it easy to live and work remotely.’ The report said, “The concept of working remotely isn’t new. But it really took the world by storm at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. There was no other choice. “And it […] |
| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features Dame Flora Duffy, who has become the first triathlete in history to win back to back gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, with the Bermudian superstar racing to victory to claim yet another major international win. The design is available in different versions in two sizes; a […] |
| A collection of work inspired by everyday life by Bermudian artist Gladwin Daniels is on display at the Bermuda National Library on Queen Street. Mr Daniels is the second Bermudian artist to have artwork on show at the library after Jordan Zancanella. The exhibition runs until August 6. “The inspiration for my work comes from […] |
| [Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Meet The Right Honourable Mary Elizabeth Truss aka Liz Truss. Currently, Secretary of State for Foreign Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom. According to most polls and bookmakers, by early September, she will be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom [UK] and its Overseas Colonies […] |
| The Board of Directors of RenaissanceRe Holdings announced a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per common share on its common shares. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2022, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2022. “In addition, the Board of Directors approved a renewal of RenaissanceRe’s authorized share repurchase program, bringing the total current authorization up […] |
| August 2 saw 25,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $137,500.00 BD. 25,000 shares were traded by LOM Financial Limited, closing up 6.8% at $5.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,232.82, up 0.09% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the […] |
| FoodHub named the winner of their Devonshire drive thru contest this afternoon [Aug 2], which saw the public compete in choosing a name for the establishment, and also noted that they plan to open in a few weeks and will be hiring staff and urged people to apply for the jobs. The contest – which […] |
| The Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families is now utilizing solar power which they said “will provide most of the energy required to power their electrical needs.” A spokesperson said, “Gil Nolan, operations manager of Sunny Side Solar and Nick Hutchings, a volunteer for the non-profit solar company that donated the solar panels to the […] |
| Judah Smith-Dyer, Jordan Smith, Ajani Robinson, AJ Smith, and Trey Vance are set to compete in the 2022 Alpha Beautillion on Thursday [Aug 4]. A spokesperson said, “The 2022 Alpha Beautillion is set to take place on Thursday, August 4 at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. “The five young men competing in this […] |
| Swimmer Madelyn Moore has set another Bermuda national record at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Moore finished sixth in her heat in the 50 metres backstroke semi-finals at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre tonight [Aug 2] in 29.18sec. It was the second national record she has set at these Games after also swimming a personal best […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Tiara DeRosa said it was an “eye-opening experience” competing in the discus final at the Commonwealth Games but said she learnt some valuable lessons and was proud to represent Bermuda on the world stage. DeRosa finished in eleventh place with a best throw of 45.79 metres in her third attempt in front […] |
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 2] include assent, traffic notice and acting appointments. Assent Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Assent Notice ID: GN0764/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 02 August 2022 No. The Assent Of The Acting Governor Was Given On The 2nd Day Of August, 2022 To […] |
| With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […] |
| Wednesday, August 3 is expected to see a bright & dry start, cloud cover increasing later, with the high to be near 31°C/88°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at […] |
| The Sandys Parish Council wants to wish’ Gladstone “Old Hell” Robinson a happy birthday, noting that works with numerous Sandys parishioners and community establishments. A spokesperson said, “Happy birthday, ‘Old Hell!’ Gladstone Robinson, better known as Old Hell, has been trucking for 40 years, running his own business named Robinson Trucking [334-9727]. “Old Hell inherited the trucking […] |
| Jillian Terceira began competing in the Summer Event 3: CSI4*-CSI2*-CSI1*-CSIYH1* at Tops International Arena in the Netherlands. In the 1.30/1.35m CSI1* in two phases special, with the 2nd phase against the clock class, Terceira and Chanita finished 7th with a clear phase time of 40.44. Terceira and Myrthe de Solart competed in the 1.20m CSI1* […] |
| The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is once again appealing for any witnesses or information on the murder of Jahkoby Smith, who was killed in 2017. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:15pm on Saturday 29th July, 2017, Jahkoby Smith was fatally stabbed after he was involved in an altercation that took place at the West End […] |
| The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] advised “that due to the closure of Middle Road in Southampton, in the area of Riviera Road and Rebecca Road, Route 8 buses will be detoured due to BELCO trench work on Saturday, 6 August and Sunday, 7 August.” A Government spokesperson said, “Inbound and outbound Route 8 Somerset […] |
| The Corporation of Hamilton is advising the public “that there is a significant volume of individuals who currently have outstanding parking tickets.” A spokesperson said, “Summonses are currently being issued and offenders will be put before the Courts. We are advising all individuals with outstanding tickets to make arrangements with the Court to pay their tickets. […] |
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], LOM Financial Limited released their 2022 Interim results. The full filing stated: LOM Financial Limited today announced the Company’s interim financial results to 30 June 2022. In a letter to shareholders, the company’s CEO stated: To our Shareholders: The first half of 2022 has been very […] |
| MARINE innovation and the Next Generation collaborative summer workshop brought “new opportunity for ocean technology education to Bermudian students.” A spokesperson said, “A new collaboration between BIOS, Arizona State University’s [ASU] Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science, and the National Deep Submergence Facility [NDSF] at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution [WHOI] resulted in an exciting […] |
| The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Ni’asa Pitcher. A police spokesperson said, “Ms. Pitcher is described as 5’ 5” in height, light complexioned, slim built with black hair worn in a small bun. “She was last seen in the area of Smith’s Avenue, Warwick, around 10:00 p.m. on Monday, […] |
| The Employee Assistance Programme of Bermuda [EAP Bermuda] announced their successful Bermuda National Standards Committee reaccreditation. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Standards Committee [BNSC] offers the opportunity for organizations providing health and human services in Bermuda to achieve international accreditation or certification. “In order to receive this designation, an organization must demonstrate compliance to […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda cyclist Conor White feels confident as he gets set to race against the clock in the time-trial at the Commonwealth Games on Thursday. White has left no stone unturned in his preparations for the energy-sapping event, where each rider sets off at one-minute intervals. The 22-year-old spent almost three weeks in […] |
| Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm and business of Marsh McLennan, announced today the opening of a new actuarial office in Bermuda and that Faisal Haddad will lead the office.” David Weinsier, US Insurance Practice Leader, Oliver Wyman Actuarial, said, “As demand for our actuarial services continues to grow both in Bermuda and for […] |