Archive for July, 2015
Change: Chewstick Concert Moves To Pier 6 Tent
The venue for tomorrow night’s [July 30] Emancipation Celebration Concert has moved from No.1 Car Park to the Pier 6 Tent, with the concert set to feature Wayne Wonder, Tanya Stephens, Mishka and more. Chewstick said, “In an abundance of caution due to the uncertainty of recent inclement weather, they have chosen to move the event from No... Read more of this article
100 Backpack Giveaway To Be Held On August 8
Restorations Ministries will once again be doing a 100 student backpack giveaway on Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 10.00am to 12.00pm at the Bermuda Institute Auditorium in Southampton. The day will include art activities, music, and Bible stories, with free school supplies for the first 100 students. A spokesperson said, “Last year Restoration... Read more of this article
Noonan: “Strong Result In The Current Market”
Bermuda-based Validus Holdings, Ltd. reported net income available to Validus of $64.0 million, or $0.73 per diluted common share, for the three months ended June 30, 2015, compared to $153.4 million, or $1.61 per diluted common share, for the three months ended June 30, 2014. Net income available to Validus was $237.4 million, or $2.72 per diluted... Read more of this article
Aspen Insurance Q2 Net Income: $49 Million
Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited reported net income after tax of $49 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, and operating income after tax of $72.2 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2015. Chris O’Kane, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Through the first half of the year we continued to execute on our... Read more of this article
AXIS Capital 2015 Q2 Net Income: $63 Million
Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited reported net income available to common shareholders for the second quarter of 2015 of $63 million, or $0.63 per diluted common share, compared with $191 million, or $1.79 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2014. Net income available to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30,... Read more of this article
Rai Simons Scores In Chesterfield Victory
Bermuda’s Rai Simons scored for Chesterfield FC today [July 28], as they recorded a 3-1 win in a pre-season friendly against Ilkeston. The young Bermudian signed with the English League One football team earlier this year, with the deal marking the first professional contract for the Bermuda international. In describing Simons goal, the club’s... Read more of this article
ICC Select Christian Burgess & Delray Rawlins
The International Cricket Council [ICC] announced the squad for Phase 2 of the ICC Americas Cricket Combine that will be held in Indianapolis, USA from September 24– 27, with Bermuda’s Christian Burgess and Delray Rawlins named to the team. Following the Combine an ICC Americas representative team will be selected to play in the West Indies... Read more of this article
St George’s Captain: “We Will Win The Cup”
[Written by Don Burgess] First-time St. George’s Cup Match captain OJ Pitcher made a bold prediction that not only will his team win the Cup, they will do it by 5:30pm on the second day. The skipper knows his squad has to bowl out Somerset twice and believes he has enough fresh faces to last well into Friday to get a triumphant win at Wellington Oval. The... Read more of this article
BWSC Urges Marine Safety During Cup Match
The Bermuda Water Safety Council [BWSC] is urging celebrants to be safe in and on the water over the Cup Match holiday, offering tips for the pool and beach, boat operators, swimmers, and participants in the Non-Mariner’s Race. BWSC Chairman Ralph Richardson said, “The 2015 Cup Match holiday is upon us. It is traditional that there will... Read more of this article
Family Centre To Hold Cup Match Tag Day
Premier Michael Dunkley welcomed Martha Dismont, Executive Director of the Family Centre to the Cabinet Office today [July 28] to highlight the charity’s Annual Cup Match Tag Day which kicks off tomorrow. The Premier and Ms. Dismont were joined by Somerset Captain Jekon Edness and St. George’s Captain OJ Pitcher. It’s been 20 years since the... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 28 2015
Today [July 28] saw no shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX closed at 1,242.96, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 71 remained unchanged. The full report from the BSX is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 6 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 5 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday July 29
Wednesday July 29 is expected to see a few showers early with overcast skies later in the day, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 6.31am and sunset will be at 8.18pm. High tide will... Read more of this article
