Archive for July, 2017
PartnerRe Reports Q2 & Half Year Results
Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. reported a net income available to common shareholder of $191 million for the second quarter of 2017 compared to $137 million for the same period in 2016. Net income available to common shareholder includes net realized and unrealized gains on investments of $129 million in the second quarter of 2017 compared to a $192 million... Read more of this article
2017 Cup Match Teams Selected & Announced
Selectors at the Somerset Cricket Club and St. George’s Cricket Club met tonight [July 29] to decide who will represent their respective clubs at the upcoming 115th Annual Cup Match Classic and both clubs have now announced their teams. Somerset Cricket Club will again be led by captain Jordan DeSilva with Malachi Jones as his vice captain while... Read more of this article
Police: Man Dies From Stabbing, Another Injured
[Updated] Police have responded to an incident in the area of the West End Sailboat Club tonight [July 29] with a number of police officers and a police boat visible at the scene. Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 9.20pm: An area of the grounds outside the club has yellow police tape going around it. Update 9.58pm:... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Claims Fourth Consecutive Victory
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy claimed her fourth consecutive victory in the World Triathlon series, recording yet another win today at the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Edmonton. “It was pretty spot on, so thank you, Edmonton”, said Duffy after her victory. “Taylor [Knibbb] is riding super strong at the moment, I have been in a breakaway with her before,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday July 30
Sunday, July 30 is expected to see scattered showers and thunderstorms, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6.32am and sunset will be at 8.17pm. High tide will be at 2.22am and 3.03pm,... Read more of this article
Rotisserie Grill To Host $10 Buffet Special
“On Tuesday, August 8th, The Rotisserie Grill will be hosting a $10 Buffet Special as they celebrate 10 years in business. A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday August 8th, The Rotisserie Grill will be celebrating 10 years in business at their South Shore Road location. From 5:30pm – 9.00pm, customers are invited to come and enjoy a $10... Read more of this article
Football: Nathan Trott ‘Made Some Great Stops’
Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott “made some great stops” as West Ham United U23s defeated Slovak Super League club FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce 5-1. The club’s match report said, “West Ham United U23s produced a five-star display to thrash Slovak Super League club FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce on Wednesday evening. “The young Hammers were... Read more of this article
New Leadership, Ministers, Senators & MPs
Following the recent General Election, the island now has a new Premier, new Cabinet Ministers, new Opposition Leader, new Shadow Cabinet, as well as various changes in the House and Senate. All major appointments have now been made, with the Government announcing their Cabinet, the Opposition naming their new Leadership and Shadow Cabinet, and both... Read more of this article
2017 First Quarter Gross Domestic Product
According to the Quarterly Gross Domestic Product [GDP] report released by the Department of Statistics, during the first quarter of 2017 quarterly GDP at current prices was estimated at $1,693.6 million, a 1.6% increase year-over-year. The report said, “During the first quarter 2017, quarterly GDP at current prices was estimated at $1,693.6 million.... Read more of this article
TLF Internship Summer Networking Event
Bermudian students who are focused on careers in Bermuda’s technology industry had another opportunity to hone their networking skills as the Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] Internship Programme hosted its annual Summer Networking event on July 25th , 2017 at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. The event saw ICT professionals and aspiring students come... Read more of this article
Family Centre Set To Host Beach Bash
The annual Family Centre Beach Bash will be held on Friday, September 8 from 7.00pm to midnight at the Fairmont Southampton Ocean Club Beach. A spokesperson said, “Family Centre’s Annual Beach Bash event is set for September 8th at 7pm at the Fairmont Southampton Ocean Club Beach and this year is a white party theme. Who says you can’t wear white... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting July 29
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday July 29th. On Sunday the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship, the Leadership oil products tanker and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Anthem of the Seas cruise ship is scheduled to arrive. On Tuesday the... Read more of this article
