Archive for July, 2014
Bermuda Couple To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Mark and Tina Nash will be leaving Bermuda on July 31 and heading to Tanzania in order to climb fabled Mount Killimanjaro, all in an effort to raise funds to support Hope Academy for Girls in Sierra Leone, a self sustaining, multi-purpose school for at-risk girls in the western rural area of Sierra Leone, West Africa. In advance of their trip, Mark... Read more of this article
Bernews Photos Displayed In Times Square, NY
Three photos from Bernews ‘Photo of the Day’ series were featured on digital billboards in Times Square, New York last week after having been selected as part of the SeeMe photography and art competition, which allows artists from around the world to have their world displayed in the iconic location. William Etundi Jr., founder and CEO... Read more of this article
Aspen U.S. Appoints Jeff Canfield As Senior VP
Aspen U.S. Insurance, part of the insurance segment of Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, announced that Jeff Canfield has joined as Senior Vice President, Product Line Leader, Excess Casualty. Reporting to Roxanne Mitchell, Executive Vice President, Casualty, Jeff will lead Excess Casualty, one of the four product lines within the new... Read more of this article
Blue Capital Global Re Declares $0.032 Dividend
Bermuda-based Blue Capital Global Reinsurance Fund Limited has declared its interim dividend in respect of the six months ended 30 June, 2014, of US $0.032 per Share, payable on 22 August, 2014, to Shareholders on the register on 8 August, 2014. The ex-dividend date will be 6 August,2014. Related Stories Blue Capital Declares Special Distribution Blue... Read more of this article
Allied World Launch Architects/Engineers Liability
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG announced that Allied World North America launched its new Architects and Engineers Professional Liability line of business for the U.S. market. Coverage will be offered for four distinct areas, within the construction industry: architects and engineers professional liability, constructors professional liability,... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Host World Series Sailing Event
Having made it to the final stage of the America’s Cup bidding process, Bermuda is set to host an America’s Cup World Series racing event regardless of the outcome of the final venue selection, the Government announced this evening. A Government spokesperson said, ‘As the final America’s Cup host venue selection process draws closer,... Read more of this article
Video: 2014 Premier’s Cup Match Message
“This is an exciting time of year and the uniqueness of our Bermudian culture is wonderful to witness and is exemplified in the scene here at Somerset Cricket Club,” said Premier Michael Dunkley this evening [July 29] “The celebrations we call Cup Match have important historical significance. In one weekend we mark two critical chapters... Read more of this article
Crown And Anchor Lessons At Harbour Nights
With the Cup Match holiday festivities commencing on Thursday, Harbour Nights is doing its part to educate tourists and residents on how to play the ever-popular Crown and Anchor game. This week Wednesday [July 30] Ms. Hattie Armstrong will be stationed near Calypso on Front Street and, using “Monopoly-style” money, she will teach the ins and outs... Read more of this article
UK: We Have “Full Confidence” In The Governor
UK Minister for Overseas Territories Mark Simmonds has rejected a call from the Opposition that Governor George Fergusson be recalled, saying, “I have full confidence in the Governor and do not intend to recall him.” Background On July 4th the House of Assembly passed a Motion which proposed the Governor appoint a Commission of Inquiry into... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 29 2014
Today [July 29] saw a volume of 30,645 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $87,830.35 BD. 21,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing at an even $1.99 per share. Another 700 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing up 0.1% at $14.50 per share. The final 8,945 shares were traded by Keytech Ltd, closing at... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday July 30
Wednesday, July 30 is expected to be clear, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the SSE at 20 to 30 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6.32am and sunset will be at 8.17pm. High tide will be at 11.24am and 11.39pm,... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On Morgan’s Point Progress
The remediation of parcels A and B at Morgan’s Point has been completed and that those areas of the site are ready to be handed over to the developers, Minister of Public Works Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said this afternoon [July 29]. The Minister said, “You will be aware that the Government, in 2011, passed the Morgan’s Point Act, which was... Read more of this article
