Archive for October, 2016
Validus Reports Net Income Of $89.8 Million
Bermuda-based Validus Holdings reported net income available to Validus common shareholders of $89.8 million, or $1.11 per diluted common share, for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $66.7 million, or $0.78 per diluted common share, for the three months ended September 30, 2015. Net income available to Validus common shareholders... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 28 2016
October 28 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 1,617.14, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 6 2026 Bermuda Stock... Read more of this article
Male Rider Injured In Marsh Folly Road Collision
A motorcycle rider was injured and conveyed to King Edward Memorial Hospital by ambulance tonight [Oct 28] after a collision occurred on Marsh Folly Road in Pembroke. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said: “Police and first responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place at 8:53pm on Marsh Folly Road in Pembroke. “It... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For Oct 28
A report that Rev Nicholas Tweed has been granted permission to continue working while his appeal to remain on the island is processed, comments from Executive Director of the Family Centre, Martha Dismont on unemployment and children becoming involved in gang activity, and the PLP is demanding a full account of Government’s travel expenses to... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday October 29
Saturday, October 29 is expected to be overcast, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 20°C/70°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 7.33am and sunset will be at 6.30pm. High tide will be at 8.24am and 8.42pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Photos: Vineyard Vines’ Grand Opening Party
After hosting their official ribbon cutting earlier this year, the Vineyard Vines store on Front Street held a grand opening party yesterday [Oct 27] with company co-founders and CEOs Shep and Ian Murray on hand. Named the “Official Style of the America’s Cup,” the Vineyard Vines grand opening event saw giveaways, a custom Bermuda... Read more of this article
Review: Dine Around At Fairmont Southampton
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Imagine a dinner experience where you have appetizers at one restaurant, mains at another and dessert and after dinner drinks at yet another restaurant. Kind of strange, right? Well that was exactly my experience on Wednesday night as I was invited to participate in a “Progressive Dinner” at the Fairmont Southampton... Read more of this article
New Electricity Act Comes Into Operation Today
Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons announced that The Electricity Act 2016, has come into operation today, Friday, 28th October. “The Act introduces a new regulatory regime that modernizes the regulation of electric power generation, distribution and retail sale for the benefit of the residents of Bermuda,” the Ministry said. “The... Read more of this article
Sandys Secondary Celebrates 89th Anniversary
This week marks 89 years of Sandys Secondary School’s existence in the community, with the west end school having grown over the years from its humble beginnings in a couple’s living room. “Now presently known as Sandys Secondary Middle School, the school had its humble beginnings in 1927 in the living room of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Foley,... Read more of this article
PLP Express Condolences To Esdaille Family
Senator Renee Ming and the PLP have expressed their condolences to the family of the late Dorothy Esdaille. Ms. Esdaille was well known in St. George’s, and Sen. Ming recalls Ms. Esdaille being her Sunday School teacher at the St. George’s Salvation Army Church. “Ms. Esdaille was a God fearing lady, an inspiration to many, and always... Read more of this article
Rachel Sawden Highlights ‘Road To Bermuda’
Local presenter Rachel Sawden recently got a taste of the America’s Cup while hosting an international travel show called ‘Road to Bermuda.’ She was given the opportunity to meet the teams, showcase Bermuda, and take a ride on an AC45 with SoftBank Team Japan. According to the ACBDA, ‘Road to Bermuda’ was seen by 20 million... Read more of this article
‘Love & Friendship’ & ‘Do Not Resist’ To Screen
An award-winning documentary about the increasing militarisation of American police forces and a comic romp based on a novella by Jane Austen are set to screen at the Weekend Film Series on Sunday, October 30. In Love & Friendship, screening at 3.00pm, beautiful young widow Lady Susan Vernon [Kate Beckinsale] visits the estate of her in-laws to... Read more of this article
