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| Enstar Group Limited filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC, reporting its earnings and financial position for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $615.0 million [or $28.24 per fully diluted ordinary share] and $896.7 million [or $41.14 per fully diluted ordinary share] for […]
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| News that Amber Wilson was called to the Bermuda Bar, Jasmine Hendrickson published a children’s book, Shannon Davis and Tess Spencer were named Mount Saint Vincent University valedictorians, and BHS officially opened its new Innovation Centre were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Nathan Armstrong won […]
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| Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. [ARGO] announced today that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share on the company’s common stock. The cash dividend will be paid on December 4, 2020 to shareholders of record on November 20, 2020. Related Stories Argo Review Of Governance & Compensation Argo Governance, […]
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| SX10 overturned a 14-0 deficit to beat Ohio Aviators in the final of the World Tens Series [WTS] Cup at the National Sports Centre. A spokesperson said, “A brace of tries from the Cup’s top points scorer Collins Injera and the winning try from South African, Craig Hunt, was enough to ensure the win for […]
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| Sunday, November 8 is expected to see some cloud in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 22°C/71°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 71%. Sunrise will be at […]
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| Multiple major U.S media outlets have now projected that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have won the US Presidential Election, defeating Donald Trump. VP Elect Harris is set to make history as the first female and first Black and Asian VP in American history. “Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was elected the 46th president of the […]
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| Rosewood Bermuda has partnered with local sleep therapist practitioner Holly Paiva to introduce the ‘Sleep Well Journey’ to the resort’s Sense, A Rosewood Spa, offering “a journey that will help calm one’s mind and body.” A spokesperson said, “Rosewood Bermuda, the island’s premier luxury resort, has partnered with local sleep therapist practitioner Holly Paiva to […]
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| The City of Hamilton said they have “transformed a potentially hazardous area on Ewing Street that will serve to beautify the area, create more usable space and also increase the safety of the rock face there through stabilization.” A spokesperson said, ” The rock slope had degraded over time and presented a risk to nearby […]
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| HSBC Bermuda is inviting local businesses to join the “HSBC home&Away programme,” which provides HSBC card holders offers on travel, shopping, dining, wellbeing, education and experiences from around the world. A spokesperson said, “At HSBC Bermuda we understand that these are challenging times for our personal clients and the business community and we are continually looking […]
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| 400 years after the General Assembly first met in St George’s in 1620, the Convening of Parliament and Throne Speech returned to the east end to mark the 400th anniversary. The historic nature was noted in the Throne Speech, which said, “The Legislature convenes today within earshot of the venue where, 400 years ago, an […]
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| The Warwick Archers Bows and North Village Rams Reds all walked away with wins in this weekend’s Gregory Grimes Under 13 football action. Gregory Grimes Under 13 Final: Warwick Archers Bows 6 Somerset Trojans 1 The defending champions Warwick Archers Bows reclaimed the Gregory Grimes Under 13 title with a 6 – 1 win over […]
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| Warwick Academy hosted an event on Friday [Nov 6] to celebrate their 359th birthday and also launched their annual Giving Campaign named ’1662 Strong.’ A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy kicked off their 359th birthday in style. Hamilton’s Town Crier Ed Christopher declared the day open as they had a grub day and students were encouraged to wear […]
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| The lone Bermuda Field Hockey game of the night at the National Sports Center ended in a 1 – 1 draw. The Griffins took the lead in the 28th minute when they got a field goal off the stick of Rav Illston, and then in the 59th minute, the Dragons found the equalizer with a […]
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| The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of the Remembrance Day Public Holiday. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the BSX will be closed Wednesday, 11 November 2020, in observance of the Remembrance Day Public Holiday. The BSX will re-open on Thursday, 12 November […]
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| The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday November 7th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Nacc Alicudi cement carrier will arrive, and on Thursday the Vanquish container ship is scheduled to arrive. On Friday the Somers Isles container […]
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| White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. reported book value per share of $1,099 and adjusted book value per share of $1,101 as of September 30, 2020. The company said, “Book value per share and adjusted book value per share both increased 8% in the third quarter of 2020. For the first nine months of 2020, book […]
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| Enstar Group Limited announced that it will pay cash dividends on its Series D and Series E preference shares. Dividends on Enstar’s Series D 7.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares of $0.43750 per depositary share [each of which represents a 1/1,000th interest in a Series D Preference Share] will be payable on December 1, […]
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| Essent Group Ltd. reported net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 of $124.5 million or $1.11 per diluted share, compared to $144.6 million or $1.47 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2019. Essent also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common […]
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| November 6 saw 13,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $48,360.00 BD. 13,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 0.3% at $3.22 per share. The BSX finished at 1,895.72, up 0.01% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for […]
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There were 834 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday (5 November 2020), and two were positive for COVID-19. These most recent cases are classified as imported having arrived together on BA 2233 from London on 27 October 2020.
| The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has announced some changes in the schedule for upcoming matches. A spokesperson said, “Please take note of the changes to the schedule. “The Expansion League match scheduled for Tuesday, November 10th between Dandy Town and X-Roads has been postponed. “The Expansion League match between Robin Hood and St Georges on […]
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| 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 […]
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| The World Tens Series 2020 will culminate tomorrow [Nov 7] as the seven participating teams compete to win the WTS Cup. A spokesperson said, “The World Tens Series 2020 will culminate tomorrow as the seven participating teams compete to win the WTS Cup. “The World Tens Series League was wrapped up by London Royals earlier […]
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| Saturday, November 7 is expected to see rather cloudy start with a shower or two, sunnier afternoon, with the high to be near 24°C/76°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 6] include cancellation of registration and list of proposed planning applications. Bermuda Monetary Authority Scimitar Cat Re Ltd Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation Of Registration Notice ID: GN1008/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication Date: 06 November 2020 Order Insurance Act […]
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| There were 834 test results received yesterday and two were positive for Covid-19 — which “are classified as imported having arrived together on BA 2233 from London on October 27” — so Bermuda now has a total of 19 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 834 test results received by the Ministry of […]
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| The Convening of Parliament took place this morning [Nov 6], with Governor John Rankin delivering the 2020 Throne Speech, which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. The event took place in St George’s in order to mark the 400th anniversary of the first General Assembly being established in Bermuda in 1620. The […]
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| The police have released images of the suspect in the armed robbery at Somer’s Supermart in St. Georges earlier this week. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is once again appealing for the public’s assistance with the ongoing investigation into an armed robbery which took place at the Somer’s Supermart in St. Georges earlier […]
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| The upgrades to the Front Street traffic junctions continues, and motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to use caution in the areas as the work continues, the City said today. A spokesperson said, “The upgrades to the easternmost Front Street traffic junctions continue to progress, according to schedule. “The upgrades at Bermudiana Road are nearing completion […]
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| Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis has been named the Charleston Battery Offensive Player of the Year, with the club saying he was “a threat all season on the attack” and “exemplified a team-first mentality that contributed to the Battery’s success.” The club’s announcement said, “With his second consecutive season leading the Battery in goals scored, Zeiko Lewis was […]
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