Archive for February, 2016
Greenrock: Budget Can Influence Sustainability
“While the Budget makes plenty of references to ‘financial sustainability’ there were opportunities for this Budget to influence sustainability in a wider sense, encompassing a holistic understanding of social, economic and environmental sustainability,” Greenrock Executive Director Jonathan Starling said. “Budgets, and the financial... Read more of this article
Newport Bermuda Race Offer New Youth Awards
[Written by John Rousmaniere] The Newport Bermuda Race is well known as a long-distance ocean adventure with a special appeal for ambitious young sailors. Many of today’s skippers, navigators, and watch captains first went to sea as teenage deck hands in a “Thrash to the Onion Patch,” or in a return delivery from Bermuda. Today, those Bermuda... Read more of this article
Column: Govt Must Engage In Real Consultation
[Opinion column written by BPSU President Jason Hayward] It is becoming undeniably clear that persons in our community are dissatisfied with many of the Government’s current policy initiatives and are also equally frustrated with the method by which these policies are being rolled out. The Government must take into consideration the socio-cultural... Read more of this article
Fifteen Bermuda Gymnasts Compete In Florida
Last weekend 15 gymnasts from the Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] enjoyed success at the 28th Gasparilla Classic Gymnastics Invitational – one of the largest gymnastics meets held in the United States. Three female athletes and 12 male athletes competed in new levels during the competition held in St. Petersburg, Florida at the Tropicana Field... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental League Results
In Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling League at the Warwick Lanes saw the Pinsplitters defeat the Bermuda Pest Control 19.5 – 10.5, the Cubs defeated Quickie Lickie Laundry 27.5 – 2.5. The Odd Balls defeated New Hope 18.5 – 11.5, while the Spicenix defeated the Nifty Rollers 19 – 11 and The Invaders defeated the Pinjammers 16... Read more of this article
Bermuda Karting Racing Club Weekend Results
The Bermuda Karting Club’s season continued at the Southside Raceway. Steven Eversley won two of the three Tag Senior Class races on the day, with Robert DeCosta picking up the other win. Blake Horseman won all three races in the Tag Junior Class, while Owen Decosta finished in second place three times. Ryan Burgess won all two of the three races... Read more of this article
Christopher Downey Joins Everest Re Group
Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced that Christopher Downey joins the Company as Deputy Chief Underwriting Officer of Everest Re Group. Mr. Downey joins Everest from Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd. where he served as Senior Vice President and Head of their Global Casualty & Specialty Treaty unit. He also served as a member of the Executive Committee and... Read more of this article
‘High Tea’ For 25th Anniversary Of Agape House
Friends of Hospice is inviting the public to attend its upcoming ‘Hearts, Hats and High Tea’ event in order to celebrate 25 years of Agape House serving Bermuda. The event will be held on Saturday, February 27 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm at the Fairmont Southampton in ‘Windows on the Sound,’ with tickets available by calling 232-0858... Read more of this article
Ball Hockey: Tri City & Vancouver Giants Win
The Bermuda Ball Hockey Federation played a makeup double header at the PCC Hockey Rink that produced 23 goals. Sarnia Sting 4 Tri City Americans 10 The Tri City Americans got two goals from Bill McClure, Andrew Curnow, Joel Neal and Ian Gouthro as they defeated the Sarnia Sting 10 – 4. Also getting on the scoresheet for the Tri City Americans were... Read more of this article
Netball: BNA Youth & Senior Division Results
The Bermuda Netball Association’s Who’s Who Junior Tournament took place recently at the Bernard Park. Under 12 Division Baby Blazzin were crowned the Under 12 Division Champions going undefeated, in one of their game against the Nett’s Whites the match ended 5 – 5 and the teams had to play golden goal-score on the other teams center with the... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 22 2016
Today [Feb 22] saw no shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 1,218.24, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 65 remained unchanged. The full report for the day 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
Butterfield Bank Earnings Increase In 2015
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today announced core earnings for 2015 of $113.9 million, an improvement of $7.5 million compared to $106.4 million earned in 2014. The core cash earnings per share increased $0.03 to $0.20 per share. The core cash return on average tangible common equity improved to 18.4% in 2015, compared to 15.1% in... Read more of this article
