Archive for August, 2017

Intern James Gould On Experience In Toronto

[Written by James Gould] This time last year, I was working in Dockyard restoring the Chicane Building as an assistant superintendent at Kaissa Ltd. Now I am now living in one of the world’s major cities, Toronto, working for one of Canada’s largest construction companies: Aecon Group Inc. Aecon is helping to build our new airport and offered an... Read more of this article

Goslings 2017 Invitational Golf Tournament

Called “the premier golf event in one of the world’s premier golfing destinations,” the Goslings Invitational for 2017 will once again take place at two Bermuda courses. A spokesperson said, “This, the 43rd annual edition, will begin with an optional pro-am practice November 27 at the spectacular Port Royal Golf Course, host... Read more of this article

Video: August 25th Bernews Morning Newsflash

30 cases of Anaconda Black Bull beverages stolen, collision on Middle Road, 72 buses currently out of service, Samuel Martin called to the Bermuda Bar, Marshall Diel & Myers announces scholarship awardees, Police welcome four new cadets, Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott selected as part of England Under-20 football team and the Bermuda women’s... Read more of this article

Bermuda Defeat Antigua And Barbuda 5 – 0

Marking their second consecutive win in the CONCACAF Caribbean Women’s U17 Qualifier taking place in St. Lucia, the Bermuda football team recorded a massive victory over Antigua and Barbuda, defeating them by a score of 5 – 0. Bermuda’s starting line up was Zakhari Turner, Koa Goodchild, Megan Titterton, Danni Watson, Lindsey Pacheco... Read more of this article

Talbot Underwriting Appoints Monica Burch

Talbot Underwriting, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bermuda-based Validus Holdings, announced the appointment of Monica Burch as Non-Executive Director of its Board of Directors. “Ms. Burch currently serves as a consultant at Addleshaw Goddard LLP, is a Non-Executive Board Member of the Crown Prosecution Service and Chairs its Nominations and... Read more of this article

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Oil Insurance

A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of Bermuda-based Oil Casualty Insurance, Ltd [OCIL]. A.M. Best also has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “bbb” to the $200 million 8.00% deferrable subordinated debentures due Sept. 15, 2034, issued by OCIL in 2004... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Aug 24 2017

August 24 saw 6,031 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $16,566.65 BD. 6,031 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing down 1.4% at $2.75 per share. The BSX finished at 1,959.48, down 0.03% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article

Music Video: Charm Releases ‘Whirlwind’

Local singer Charmarie Woolridge-Virgin has released a music video for her song ‘Whirlwind,’ an original piece written and produced by Ms. Woolridge-Virgin and her father John Woolridge. When asked how she got started with music, the singer, who performs under the name Charm, told Bernews, “I got started with music at a very young age,... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: August 24 ZBM Evening News

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 Friday August 25

Friday, August 25 is expected to be partly cloudy skies during the morning hours, then thunderstorms likely in the afternoon, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am and sunset will... Read more of this article

Bermuda Youth Sailors Dominating In Canada

Bermuda sailor Sebastian Kempe retained the lead in the championship fleet at the Canadian Optimist Championships. In a fleet of 129 sailors, Kempe managed to navigate the difficult conditions, which included winds over 35 knots, for a low score of 6 Net Points. Andreas Steinitz is second with 11 points, closely followed by Jack Gogan and Noah Adler... Read more of this article

Video: Interview With Minister Walton Brown

Home Affairs Minister Walton Brown sat down with Bernews today [Aug 24] for a live interview on our Facebook page, discussing a wide range of topics including immigration reform, passports, and work permits. Speaking with guest interviewer Jeremy Deacon, Mr Brown also touched on the general election results, same sex marriage, his views on Independence,... Read more of this article