Archive for January, 2017
Endurance Shareholders Vote For Merger
Bermuda-based Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. announced that Endurance common and preferred shareholders voted in favor of the proposed merger of Endurance with and into Volcano International Limited, an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of SOMPO Holdings, Inc. [SOMPO], at a special general meeting of Endurance common and preferred shareholders... Read more of this article
Pablo Picasso Estate Sold To Scepter Chairman
The sprawling estate and final home of Pablo Picasso in Mougins, France was sold for an undisclosed sum to Brunei financier Rayo Withanage. A resident of Bermuda and London, Mr. Withanage is the founder and chairman of Scepter Partners, a direct investment and merchant bank for sovereign investors. He is also a founder of The BMB Group alongside HH... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 30 2017
January 30 saw 1,700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $56,950.00 BD. 1,700 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $33.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,023.60, even on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article
Video: ’10 Most’ Spotlights Dr Goodbody-Gringley
The “10 Most Fascinating People of Bermuda 2016″ series continues today with the fourth video release featuring Dr. Gretchen Goodbody-Gringley. Host Lisa Pickering introduces Dr. Goodbody-Gringley by saying, “The ocean may belong to its sea creatures, however, the world of ocean sciences is still very much a man’s world. “Defying... Read more of this article
Video: “Countless Ways” To Be Involved In AC35
This week’s ‘Minute with Mikaela’ highlights the many opportunities available for local businesses and people to get involved with the upcoming America’s Cup. During the Minute, Mikaela Pearman said, “The 35th America’s Cup is just a few months away and I’m going to tell you about the opportunities available for local businesses... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For Jan 30
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday January 31
Tuesday, January 31 is expected to be windy and partly cloudy early and mostly cloudy with diminishing winds later in the day, with the high to be near 17°C/63°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 59%. Sunrise will be at 7.13am and sunset... Read more of this article
Caroline Bay Launches Sales, Starts At $2.5M
Morgan’s Point Ltd., the developer of Caroline Bay, Bermuda announced that they have launched sales for The Cove, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence, with prices starting at $2.5 million. “The first phase of the destination – which is located in the west end of the island, on the peninsula formerly known as Morgan’s Point in Southampton and... Read more of this article
Photos: Vitals Foundation Holds Fun Run/Walk
Vitals Foundation Bermuda held their second fun Run/Walk in the Botanical Gardens in honor of Renee Burrows, a former Vitals team member who passed away last year. The event aims to “celebrate and salute those who work in health care settings and continually contribute to healthcare in Bermuda.” The event included a presentation to Ms. Burrows’... Read more of this article
Francis Patton Primary To Hold Reading Night
Francis Patton Primary School will be holding a Reading Night tomorrow evening [Jan 31] at 6.00pm at the school, featuring reading and games, interactive read-alouds, apps, readers theater, lit pro, and guided reading. The event is being held for all students and their families “to come and learn how to grow the young reader at home through books,... Read more of this article
Cricket: Delray Rawlins Led England U19 Victory
Bermuda’s Delray Rawlins led the England Under 19 team to victory in their 1st Youth One Day International match against India Under 19’s at Mumbai. India Under 19’s won the toss and sent England to bat, Rawlins scored 107 not out, Rawlins faced 88 deliveries, he hit 8 fours and 5 sixes in his knock as they scored 256/7 in their allotted 50 overs. In... Read more of this article
Police Name Murder Victim: Jahni Outerbridge
[Updated] Police are responding to the Devonshire area tonight [Jan 29] to what we understand to be a shooting incident. Unofficial reports suggest that someone may have been injured. Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 12.12am: The road is blocked off by the round-a-bout on North Shore. We expect to receive a... Read more of this article
