Archive for February, 2017
Homers Closing Temporarily For Refurbishment
Homers Cafe at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art in the Botanical Gardens will be temporarily closed for refurbishment, with the facility planning to reopen with a “fresh new look.” A spokesperson said, “Homers Cafe will be temporarily closed for refurbishment. We apologize for any inconvenience. “We will reopen shortly with... Read more of this article
Argo Group Appoints Lehane & Ramji To Board
Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings announced the appointment of Dee Lehane and Al-Noor Ramji to its board of directors. “It is an honor to have these Dee and Al-Noor join our board,” said Argo Group Chairman Gary Woods. “They are both accomplished individuals with a proven ability to lead, and their expertise will help us achieve... Read more of this article
Enstar Group Reports 2016 Year End Results
Bermuda-based Enstar Group Limited filed its annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC, reporting its earnings and financial position for the year ended December 31, 2016. Enstar reported consolidated net earnings of $264.8 million [or $13.62 per fully diluted share] for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to $220.3 million [or $11.35 per fully... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 27 2017
February 27 saw 13,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $89,500.00 BD. 7,500 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 1.1% at $4.50 per share, while another 5,000 shares were traded by Polaris Holding Co. Ltd, closing even at $4.75 per share. 1,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing at... Read more of this article
Horseshoe Group & Rewire Launch Eclipse Re
Horseshoe Group and Rewire Securities LLC have announced the launch of Eclipse Re Ltd, a private syndicated collateralized reinsurance note platform that will “provide turnkey services to investors and sponsors worldwide looking to participate in collateralized reinsurance and transform the risk into a listed note form.” A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Ami Zanders Solo Art Exhibit To Open On Friday
After a long hiatus, well known screen print and fiber artist Ami Zanders will return this Friday [March 3] with a solo show at Rock Island Coffee on Reid Street in Hamilton. Zander’s show captures every day scenes and layers them with enchanting colours and facades, seeking to bring magic to ordinary. Featuring everyday Bermuda scenes and starring... Read more of this article
Video: Team NZ Building Their Bermuda Base
Emirates Team New Zealand has been one of the last teams to set up the operations at the Royal Naval Dockyard, and the construction of the team base is well underway. The teams new home is located within the future America’s Cup Village and will provide the hub for Emirates Team New Zealand sailing operations. The base will be also made up of a working... Read more of this article
Premier: Budget Supports, Addresses Challenges
“We have worked hard to ensure this year’s Budget addressed our serious external challenges, while making sure that the people we serve here at home – our fellow Bermudians – are properly supported and cared for,” Premier Michael Dunkley said today. Speaking on the 2017 Budget, the Premier said, “I am particularly proud of our... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday February 28
Tuesday, February 28 is expected to see intervals of clouds and sunshine in the morning with more clouds for later in the day, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 66%. Sunrise will be at 6.47am and sunset... Read more of this article
Suspects Knock Man Down, Steal Motorcycle
A 24-year-old man was riding his motorcycle along St. David’s Road when he was accosted by two men on another motorcycle, with the suspects knocking him to the ground and stealing his jewellery and motorcycle. The suspects escaped, while the 24-year-old man was treated at the hospital for his injuries and later discharged. A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Dr. Curtis-Tweed To Resign As Berkeley Principal
The Governing Body of The Berkeley Institute today [Feb 27] announced that Dr. Phyllis Curtis-Tweed is to resign from her post as Principal of The Berkeley Institute at the end of this academic year to “pursue another professional opportunity.” Chairman of the school’s Board of Governors, Mr. Craig Bridgewater said, “On behalf of... Read more of this article
RA: Trial For Pypestream Customer Service App
“A commercial trial for an application to facilitate customer services, specifically aimed at people who may be deaf and speech impaired, is due to be launched in Bermuda by Pypestream,” the Bermuda Regulatory Authority said. A RA spokesperson said, “In 2016, the Regulatory Authority was approached by the Bermuda Island Association... Read more of this article
