Archive for October, 2015
Validus 2015 Third Quarter Net Income: $66.7M
Bermuda-based Validus Holdings, Ltd. reported net income available to Validus of $66.7 million, or $0.78 per diluted common share, for the three months ended September 30, 2015, compared to $39.7 million, or $0.41 per diluted common share, for the three months ended September 30, 2014. Net income available to Validus was $304.1 million, or $3.50 per... Read more of this article
Bascome & Manders To Meet In Tennis Finals
Top seeds Jenson Bascome and Gavin Manders are Saturday’s finalists in the Men’s Open Singles in the Bermuda Clay Court Championships at Coral Beach & Tennis Club, but they had to work to get there. Top seed Bascome overcame a spirited challenge from unseeded James Finnigan who forced a tiebreaker in the second set before Bascome walked off... Read more of this article
Newport Race Launches Super Yacht Division
The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee has launched a new Super Yacht Division, responding to interest from captains of yachts over 90 feet on deck, with some different rules in place for the new division, which will be included in the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race. The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee says, “In response to expressions of interest... Read more of this article
New Website Supporting Same Sex Marriage
The discussion around same sex marriage continues, with a new website launching today [Oct 29] in support of it, with samelovebermuda.com saying that “same-sex couples want to marry for all the same reasons as their opposite-sex counterparts” which include “legal security, to publicly celebrate their commitment, to provide greater... Read more of this article
Attempted Armed Robbery At HSBC Somerset
[Updated] A heavy police presence rushed to the west end this afternoon [Oct 29], and police can presently be seen in the area of the bank in Sandys. Further confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 3.32pm: A number of police officers can be seen surrounding a van parked in the area. Update 3.43pm: Police... Read more of this article
Full 100 Minute Video: 2015 Bermuda Tattoo
The Bermuda Tattoo was held over three nights in Dockyard, with the 3-night event featuring performers from the UK, USA, Canada, Jamaica and Bermuda. The event featured both local and international acts including a world premier performance of Half Century Celebration, a tune specially composed in honour of the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s 50th anniversary. Other... Read more of this article
Bermuda Author Zulie Cranston On Latest Book
[Written by Glenn Tucker] Bermudian author, the extremely elusive Zulie Cranston, has chosen to stay out of public lime light, but gave Bernews permission to pry into the creative process of her novel Lust In Paradise – The Sexcapades of Two Bermudian Women, which is available on Amazon, and to shine a little light on her personal life. When asked... Read more of this article
Photos: First & Premier Division Football Action
While five football matches were cancelled this past weekend, three took place as scheduled, with Young Men Social Club, North Village Rams, and Robin Hood all recording wins in this weekend’s Premier Division and First Division football action. The First Division leaders are Young Men Social Club with 10 points, while Flanagan’s Onions and St.... Read more of this article
Island-Themed Socks Featured In Vogue Article
Pum Pum Socks – co-founded by Bermuda’s Gemma Shane – recently launched on the island, and the brand continues to receive international attention, serving as the focus of an article published by Vogue. Ms. Shane, who is also the Managing Director of Pum Pum Socks, previously said, “Pum Pum Socks is a tongue in cheek, female empowerment brand;... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday October 30
Friday, October 30 is expected to be partly cloudy in the morning, followed by scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 7.34am and sunset will be... Read more of this article
King & Walsh Win PGA Golf Team Championship
Heading into the week Danny King and Billy Walsh were pegged to be a major factor in the inaugural Nike Golf PGA Team Championship of Canada at The Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda. And by week’s end, the duo from Ontario did not disappoint. Walsh and King, the PGA of Canada’s No. 1 and No. 4-ranked players, put together a three-day total of 21 under par,... Read more of this article
Video: City Supports “Let Us Drive” Programme
The Corporation of Hamilton has continued its support of CADA, donating $2,500 to the charitable group in order to help further the ‘Let Us Drive’ service. ‘Let Us Drive’ is a free late-night transportation service available every Friday night from 3.15am to 3.45am from Reid Street outside the LOM Building, aimed at discouraging... Read more of this article
