Police Appeal: Help Locate 16-Year-Old
| 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, […] |
EAP Bermuda Achieves BNSC Accreditation
| 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 […] |
Mike Cain joins RiverStone International
RiverStone International, the acquirer and reinsurer of legacy and discontinued insurance business with an office in Bermuda, has announced that Mike Cain has joined the company as group head of legal…
Acting Appointment: EXECUTIVE OFFICER-RENT COMMISSIONER, CONSUMER AFFAIRS | Government of Bermuda
Ms. Paula Carlington, Enforcement Officer, Consumer Affairs has been appointed to act as Executive Officer/Rent Commissioner, Consumer Affairs from 13th June, 2022 to 24th June, 2022.
Conor White Feeling Strong Ahead Of Time-Trial
| [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 Opens Office In Bermuda
| 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 […] |
Crew Member Sick, Tanker Diverts To Bermuda
| A tanker — traveling from Texas to the UK — diverted to Bermuda as a crew member needed medical care. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Wednesday 27th July, 9:34 pm – Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a telephone call from a local shipping agent advising that the large tanker Aligote was diverting to […] |
Bermuda Tennis Team Win Davis Cup Opener
| The Davis Cup is underway in Trinidad & Tobago with the Bermuda tennis team — consisting of Gavin Manders, James Finnigan, Trey Mallory and Tariq Simons — making an excellent start to claim a 3-0 victory over Haiti. Mallory got Bermuda off to a good start defeating James Adler Germinal in straight sets 7-5, 6-2. This […] |
Court: 29-Year-Old Man Pleads Not Guilty
| A man appeared in the Supreme Court in connection with the murder of Daunte Woods, who was fatally stabbed in October 2020 in Sandys. 29-year-old Jahmari Beach pleaded not guilty to the unlawful killing of 27-year-old Daunte Woods, and he also denied a charge of carrying a knife in a public place. The matter was adjourned until […] |
Moore & Harvey Both Qualify For Semi Finals
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Madelyn Moore and Emma Harvey have qualified for the 50 metres backstroke semi-finals tonight [Aug 2] at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Moore, who will compete in her third semi-final in Birmingham, finished fourth in her heat this morning in 29.29sec, while Harvey came fifth in her heat in 29.38 and will […] |
Column: Decide & Design Your Leadership Style
| [Column written by Jessica Lightbourne, which is Part 5 of a five part series] Part 5: Decide and Design Your Leadership Style As a Black man, your leadership journey can have additional challenges and as you work your career to the next level, showing up powerfully in the boardroom can be the make or break. […] |
Bringing up bees with the Woolridges
A veteran honey producer has seen a major decline in the local bee population during his 40-year career.
Lewell Woolridge, of Bee Lovers Beekeeping in Paget, pointed to land development as the culprit…
Lewell Woolridge, of Bee Lovers Beekeeping in Paget, pointed to land development as the culprit…
New Oliver Wyman office in Bermuda
Oliver Wyman, the global management consulting firm and business of Marsh McLennan, has announced the opening of a new actuarial office in Bermuda under the leadership of Faisal Haddad.
“As demand for…
“As demand for…
Moore and Harvey qualify for 50 backstroke semi-final
Bermuda swimmers Madelyn Moore and Emma Harvey both secured their places in the semi-final of the 50 metres backstroke at the Commonwealth Games.
Competing in heat four, Moore touched the wall in 29.2…
Competing in heat four, Moore touched the wall in 29.2…
Zeiko Lewis and Sacramento Republic make history in reaching US Open Cup final
Sacramento Republic, whose team features Bermuda forward Zeko Lewis, made history after reaching the final of the prestigious Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
The USL Championship side upset visiting Sporting …
The USL Championship side upset visiting Sporting …
Man whose car struck two RBR soldiers at a Covid checkpoint could face jail
A man could face jail time after admitting injuring two Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers with his car.
Makhail Saltus, 27, appeared at Supreme Court yesterday and pleaded guilty to causing grievous bod…
Makhail Saltus, 27, appeared at Supreme Court yesterday and pleaded guilty to causing grievous bod…
Laws need changing to hold abusive pet owners to account – SPCA
Laws must be updated to address a lack of accountability for abusive pet owners that is having a “devastating” effect on the community.
This is the view of animal welfare charity Bermuda Society for t…
This is the view of animal welfare charity Bermuda Society for t…
Man charged in connection with incident when pitbull terrier died
A man arrested following a brawl on Front Street in which a pitbull terrier died has appeared in court.
In Magistrates’ Court yesterday Kyle Smith, 36, pleaded not guilty to three charges of injuring…
In Magistrates’ Court yesterday Kyle Smith, 36, pleaded not guilty to three charges of injuring…
Police arrest 31 over Cup Match weekend
Police reported 31 people arrested for 33 offences over Cup Match, including four for possession of bladed articles.
Most arrests during “robust policing” over a largely incident-free holiday weekend …
Most arrests during “robust policing” over a largely incident-free holiday weekend …
Residents speak of what life is like living in Belco’s shadow
Jermaine DeSilva cannot fathom leaving the house that has been in his family for generations yet, at the same time, he cannot bear the thought of his young family continuing to endure the pollution fr…
Kane Crichlow Signs Deal With Greek Club
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda forward Kane Crichlow has signed a one-year deal with Super League Greece 2 side Episkopi FC. Crichlow was among 19 under-23 players released by Watford after they suffered relegation to the Sky Bet Championship last season. The 21-year-old, who made one appearance for Watford, coming on as a late substitute in […] |
2022/23 Bermuda Festival Line Up Announced
| The Bermuda Festival has announced its 2022/2023 line up of shows, noting that the ”48th Festival has transitioned to a full year of events with shows in the fall of 2022, winter and spring of 2023.” Executive Director, Cindy Campbell, said, “The past three years have brought into focus the value of performing arts. Performing arts […] |
White Mountains Completes Sale Of NSM
| White Mountains Insurance Group has completed the sale of NSM Insurance Group to investment funds affiliated with global investment firm Carlyle A spokesperson said, “White Mountains is in a quiet period until second quarter earnings are released.” Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 1 2022 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 27 2022 Bank Of […] |
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 1 2022
| August 1 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,230.73, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 65 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories LOM Company Shares Purchased By Director ‘Active And Significant Year For The BSX’ […] |
LOM normalised profit grows 18.5%
LOM Financial Limited’s net profit for the first half of 2022 fell 90 per cent year-on-year to $823,493.
That compares with a profit of $8,052,398 for the same period in 2021.
In a letter to sharehold…
That compares with a profit of $8,052,398 for the same period in 2021.
In a letter to sharehold…
Football: Bermuda Defeat Anguilla 3-0
| The Bermuda Under 15 Girls Football Team played against Anguilla today [Aug 1] recording an impressive 3-0 victory. The match is part of the 2022 Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship taking place in Tampa, and Empress O’Loughlin scored the first goal for Bermuda, Eva Tuzo scored the second goal, and she then followed up with her […] |
Photos: Bermuda Triathletes At Commonwealths
| Bermuda had a spectacular performance in triathlon at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, led of by Dame Flora Duffy who cemented her status as one of the best triathletes of all time by becoming the first triathlete to win back to back Commonwealth gold medals. The team showed a stunning amount of depth for a small […] |
Photos & Video: ‘Raft-Up’ Event Held In West End
| The Cup Match holiday weekend wrapped up with a raft up event in the west end on Sunday afternoon [July 31] with boaters spending their Sunday afternoon enjoying themselves on the water. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on the Cup Match […] |
Sakari Famous: ‘Biggest Stage Of My Career’
| [Written by Stephen Wright] High jumper Sakari Famous heads into the Commonwealth Games in top form after enjoying her best-ever collegiate season. Famous, who transferred to McNeese University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, from the University of Georgia last year, has enjoyed a stellar campaign, achieving multiple personal bests and national records. The 22-year-old jumped 1.84 metres […] |
20 Videos: Cup Match Parties, Decor, Fun & More
| Motorcades, music concerts, parties, art, festive decorations and the cricket match were all on the agenda for this year’s Cup Match holiday weekend, with people from around the island coming together to celebrate Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day in a myriad of ways, and to relive some of the excitement of the holiday weekend, you can […] |
30 Minute Video: August 1 ZBM Evening News
| 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 […] |
Fun Camps Retreats Aim To Inspire Youth
| [Written by Stephen Wright] Keishen Bean knew for some time he wanted to help tackle the “scourge of violence” on the island and inspire boys to live fulfilling and healthy lives. Unsure of what action to take, he met with fellow former footballers, Trey Bean, his brother, Darius Cox, Aaron Williams and Anthony Bascome, a leading […] |
Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 1 2022
| The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 1] include acting appointments and notification of planning applications registered. Director Of Public Prosecutions Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments Notice ID: GN0760/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Department of Public Prosecutions Publication date: 01 August 2022 Government Notice No. Acting Appointment Director Of Public Prosecutions […] |
Weather Forecast For Tuesday August 2
| Tuesday, August 2 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6.34am and sunset […] |
Bermuda secure first win at Concacaf Girls’ Under-15 Championship
Bermuda romped to a comfortable 3-0 win over Anguilla in their second group match at the Concacaf Girls’ Under -15 Championship in Tampa, Florida, this morning.
Eva Tuzo netted a brace, the second wit…
Eva Tuzo netted a brace, the second wit…
Cruise Ship & Fishing Boat Crash In US
| “A cruise ship bound for Bermuda was delayed after striking a fishing vessel off the coast of Nantucket on Saturday,” according to news reports, The report said, “A cruise ship bound for Bermuda was delayed after striking a fishing vessel off the coast of Nantucket on Saturday. The U.S. Coast Guard said it received a report […] |
Somers Announce Shareholders Approve Merger
| In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited announced the “shareholder approval of merger with SNB Investments.” The full filing stated: “Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, announces that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $4.55 per share to be payable to shareholders of record on 4 […] |
31 Arrests Over Cup Match Holiday Weekend
| The police thanked the public for their cooperation during the Cup Match holiday weekend, noting that there “were no untoward incidents reported” at the cricket match or at any of the other social events, however overall there were 31 total arrests made this past weekend and sadly we recorded our eighth road traffic fatality of […] |
‘The Friendly Society Tour’ On August 12 & 26
| Titan Express & the African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Tours is offering ‘The Friendly Society Tour’ this month. A spokesperson said, “This is a ticketed event and tickets can be purchased from titantoursbermuda.com. Tour Dates & Times: The Friendly Society Tour starts at 6:30PM to 8:30PM, August 12th, & 26th Cost: $30 A spokesperson said, “The […] |
Bank share price finishes lower on NYSE
The RG/BSX Index remained unchanged at 2,230.73 at day’s end, after no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited finished the day down 30 cents (0.89 per ce…
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited finished the day down 30 cents (0.89 per ce…
Chemical tanker company posts record Q2 earnings
Bermudian-headquartered Ardmore Shipping Corporation, which owns and operates product and chemical tankers, has reported a net profit of $28.8 million for the second quarter of the year.
That compares…
That compares…
Madelyn Moore misses out on qualification in 100 metres freestyle
Bermuda swimmer Madelyn Moore returned to action at the Commonwealth Games but fell short of extending her semi-final qualification streak this morning.
Having reached the semi-finals of the 50 metres…
Having reached the semi-finals of the 50 metres…
Video: A Look At Duffy’s Wins In 2018 & 2022
| Dame Flora Duffy won the gold medal at the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first triathlete to retain a Commonwealth title. Dame Flora’s second victory came on July 29 at Sutton Park, a National Nature Reserve six miles north of Birmingham, earning her that honourable distinction and strengthening her cause after being nominated […] |
July 2022: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos
| During July 2022, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included dancehall artists Shenseea and Ding Dong performing, a SpaceX launch visible from Bermuda, fans at Cup Match and the Eastern County Game, Dame Flora Duffy racing to victory at the World Triathlon Championship Series, a visiting yacht, the openings of […] |
LOM first half net profit drops 90%
LOM Financial Limited’s net profit for the first half of 2022 fell 90 per cent year-on-year to $823,493.
That compares with profit of $8,052,398 for the same period in 2021.
In a letter to shareholder…
That compares with profit of $8,052,398 for the same period in 2021.
In a letter to shareholder…
Police make 31 arrests over Cup Match weekend
Police reported 31 arrests over Cup Match, including four for possession of bladed articles.
Most arrests during “robust policing” over a largely incident-free holiday weekend were for outstanding war…
Most arrests during “robust policing” over a largely incident-free holiday weekend were for outstanding war…
Adit seeds new venture in biosciences
An American biosciences company has launched Aanika Re in Bermuda with initial backing from Adit Ventures, the global venture capital firm.
Aanika Biosciences was accepted into the Bermuda Monetary Au…
Aanika Biosciences was accepted into the Bermuda Monetary Au…