RenaissanceRe Reports Third Quarter Results

RenaissanceRe Holdings reported net income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $47.8 million, or $0.94 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of 2020, compared to $36.7 million, or $0.83 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of 2019. Operating loss attributable to RenaissanceRe common shareholders was $131.7 million, or $2.64 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of 2020, compared to operating income available to RenaissanceRe common […]

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Dynamic Urology To Provide Free Screenings

Dynamic Urology Services [DUS] will be providing free prostate screenings for men ages 40 and up from November 1 to November 30. A spokesperson said, “Dynamic Urology Services [DUS] announce the Movember Free Screening Initiative. Dynamic Urology will be providing free prostate screenings for men ages 40 and up. The screenings consist of a simple […]

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VFS Global Team Biometric Testing for Visas November 2020 Dates

Government House is pleased to announce that the VFS Global team will be returning to the island 3rd & 4th Novermber for all persons requiring biometric testing.

The online booking system is open for customers to book appointments for visas. Online applications can be found at https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-

immigration.

Due to COVID – 19 restrictions we are unable to facilitate walk-in appointments.

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Woman Shot Dead By Husband On Lower Manhattan Street Planned To Divorce Him

Photo: Theodore Parisienne for New York Daily News

New York Daily News: MANHATTAN, NY – A 40-year-old woman shot dead by her husband in Manhattan’s Financial District told a man she was dating she wanted a divorce from her mentally ill spouse, police sources said Tuesday.

It wasn’t clear if victim Min Ai’s husband, Xin Yu, 46, knew about her boyfriend or divorce plans. But on Monday morning he confronted her at Morris Street and Trinity Place and shot her.

He was carrying their marriage certificate when he shot her, sources said Tuesday.

After she hit the ground he lifted her head up and fired a second time, before turning the gun on himself and pulling the trigger, a source said.

Her husband died a short time later at New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital.

Ai lived in Battery Park City and worked at a nearby Broadway bank. She was apparently headed to work when Yu confronted her.

Yu lived in Ontario, and it wasn’t clear when he came to the city.

The boyfriend, who works at the same bank as the wife and lives in New Jersey, told detectives he was worried when he called her Monday morning and could not reach her, sources said.

He had been dating for more than a year and tried to keep their relationship secret from co-workers, entering and leaving the bank at different times, sources said.

 

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Biometric Testing For Visas Returns On Island Next Week On November 3rd & 4th

News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda – Government House is pleased to announce that the VFS Global team will be returning to the island November 3rd and 4th for all persons requiring biometric testing.

The online booking system is open for customers to book appointments for visas.

Online applications can be found at https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions we are unable to facilitate walk-in appointments.

If you require appointments for citizenship or passport purposes please e-mail executiveofficer@gov.bm for assistance.

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AIG Announces Leadership Transitions

American International Group, Inc. [AIG] announced the appointment of Peter Zaffino as Chief Executive Officer while Brian Duperreault will become Executive Chairman and Douglas M. Steenland will become Lead Independent Director. A spokesperson said, “American International Group, Inc. [AIG] today announced leadership transitions for its executive team and Board of Directors. “The AIG Board of […]

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Third Point Re To Hold Special General Meeting

Third Point Reinsurance will hold a special general meeting on November 23 where shareholders will vote on matters in connection with the previously announced merger transaction with Sirius International Insurance Group. A spokesperson said, “Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. announced today that it will hold a special general meeting of shareholders on November 23, 2020  at 10 […]

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Hamilton Princess & Beach Club Announces Sponsorship Of Stars+Stripes

News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda – As the island ramps up for an intense week of international sports, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has been unveiled as the official host hotel sponsor of Stars+Stripes.

Stars+Stripes, helmed by Taylor Canfield, are competing as one of 16 teams in the Match Racing World Championship & Bermuda Gold Cup, taking place October 25th– 30th. During their stay, the team and support start will take up residence at the Hamilton Princess and the hotel’s logo will be featured on the team’s uniforms. The racecourse will see the team passing the hotel during its races.
Tim Morrison, General Manager of Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, said: “We are proud to be hosting Stars+Stripes during their first competitive foray in Bermuda in 2020, the last time the team was here they won the championship, we look forward to cheering them on. This is an incredibly exciting time for Bermuda in terms of sports and we are extremely pleased to be able to play a role.”
Mike Buckley, Chairman and Skipper of Stars+Stripes, said: “We are so excited to be partnering with Bermuda’s iconic Hamilton Princess & Beach Club during our time in on the island. This is our first competition overseas since the beginning of the pandemic and given how well the island and hotel are handling it, we can’t think of anywhere we would rather be.”

 

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First Day Of 70th Bermuda Gold Cup Action

The 70th Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing World Championship has opened with its first day of sailing action, with Phil Robertson’s China One Ningbo and Torvar Mirsky’s Mirsky Racing Team leading their respective groups after day one of the round robin. A spokesperson said, “As Phil Robertson’s China One Ningbo and Torvar […]

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DPT: More Bus Cancellations That Started At 7AM & Runs Through To 11:30 AM

The Department of Public Transportation announced another set of bus cancellations shortly after 5am, affecting the morning rush hour commute as of 7am through to 11:30am this morning.

The cancellations are as follows:

From To Destination Time
Barnes Corner To Hamilton 7:00am
Whatford Bridge To Hamilton 7:00am
Hamilton To St. Georges 8:00am
St. Georges To Hamilton 9:15am
Hamilton To Barnes Corner 10:00am
Hamilton To St. Georges 10:15am
Barnes Corner To Hamilton 10:34am
St. Georges To Hamilton 11:30am
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BCHC: New Digital Mammography Equipment

Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre [BCHC] has upgraded their mammography equipment with the Senographe Pristina with Dueta from GE Healthcare, which they said will provide “patients with next-generation 3D digital mammography technology.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre continue to be at the forefront of cancer care, providing the latest in breast cancer […]

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Ministry: 8 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday

The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [October 27] with the list indicating that there are eight bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Govt: Bus Service Resumes On Wednesday Asphalt Resurfacing At Hamilton Bus Terminal DPT Contracts Eight Minibuses To Assist Update On Bus Service And New Schedule Hamilton […]

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One Communications Ltd Share Repurchase

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd. advised that pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14[2][i], on 22 October 2020, 28,236 shares were repurchased at an average price of $4.00 for immediate cancellation. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications Share […]

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CDC Changes Classification To ‘No Health Notice’ – Welcomed News For The BTA

News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda – The United States CDC has changed Bermuda’s country classification from ‘Alert Level 2: Moderate Risk’ to ‘No Travel Health Notice: Covid-19 Risk is Very Low’, the US Consulate announced today.

This is, in effect, the best ranking the CDC can give a jurisdiction as their system uses 4-tiers; Level 3 is high risk, Level 2 moderate, Level 1 is low risk, and then they have a ‘No Travel Health Notice, Very Low Risk’ tier, which Bermuda is now classified as.

The CDC has changed Bermuda’s country classification from ‘Alert Level 2: Moderate Risk’ to ‘No Travel Health Notice: COVID-19 Risk is Very Low’.

US Consul General to Bermuda Lee Rizzuto said: “The U.S Consulate has been heavily engaged on this issue, advocating for the island’s safety and highlighting protocols implemented by the Government of Bermuda to minimize the spread of COVID-19. The extensive protocols and testing regime continue to make the island safe for travelers and residents.

“The Government of Bermuda is doing an incredible job managing the island’s safety, and we’re happy to announce the CDC’s adjustment to the country classification in light of Bermuda’s low risk assessment.

“The removal from the Travel Health Advisory List is beneficial to the island as the Government, Tourism and International Business sectors seek to attract more visitors to the island.”

All US citizens are advised to read country specific Travel Advisories and US Embassy and Consulate COVID-19 pages for updates on the impact of the virus worldwide. We continue to recommend U.S. citizens exercise caution when traveling abroad due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic. Visit the CDC’s website for more information.

US citizens are encouraged to stay informed and follow updates on Travel.state.gov and to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program [STEP] to receive timely Alerts about evolving health and safety conditions in their planned destinations. Official guidance for visitors can be found on the Government of Bermuda’s website.”

The change was welcomed as a “very positive assessment” by Bermuda Tourism Authority Interim CEO Glenn Jones, who said it “underscores Bermuda’s robust health and safety record on managing the pandemic over the past eight months”.

“Bermuda is one of the safest places in the world right now, thanks to diligent testing and contact-tracing protocols. Surveys found half our visitors chose Bermuda for that reason and an overwhelming 94 percent feel safe or very safe here,” he said.

“We welcome all travellers to visit our island safely and responsibly.”

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New Minister Of Transport On Hand For The ‘Official Handover’ Of Bermuda’s Two New Tugboats

Minister Scott receiving the keys from Damen engineer Romans Maksjutovs

Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott visited Dockyard for the “official handover” of Bermuda’s two newest tugs this month.

The new Powerful and Faithful are fuel-efficient Damen ASD 2811 Azimuth Stern Drive tugs to replace the old tugs, which were 31 and 32-years-old respectively.

They arrived in Bermuda onboard the special heavy lift ship M/V Anne-Sofie on September 26.

The Minister was joined “on his familiarisation tour by Marine and Ports Services’ personnel, including the Director of Marine and Ports Services Rudolph Cann; Department of Marine & Ports Services Fleet Manager Jean Lemaire as well as Mr Romans Maksjutovs – an engineer from the tugs’ manufacturer, Damen.

Mr Scott said the two new tugs “are impressive vessels and a welcome addition to the Marine and Ports Services’ fleet”.

He also acknowledged former Minister Zane DeSilva, “who was instrumental in negotiating the deal that allowed for their purchase”.

 

 

  • Top Feature Photo: Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott; Marine and Ports Services Tugboat Captains Dale Brangman, Melvin Martin and Donald McMahon; Damen engineer Romans Maksjutovs

 

 

 

 

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