Archive for October, 2017
Shiona Turini To Host ‘Masterclass’ In Nigeria
Bermuda’s Shiona Turini will be hosting a ‘Masterclass’ at the GTBank Fashion Weekend in Lagos, Nigeria later this month, with the event organisers saying the Masterclass serves to “provide fashion entrepreneurs the unique opportunity to learn from global industry leaders.” The event website said, “Shiona Turini is a prolific... Read more of this article
Everest Re Group 2017 Q3 Net Loss: $639.4M
Bermuda-based Everest Re Group, Ltd. reported a net loss of $639.4 million, or $15.73 per common share for the third quarter 2017 compared to net income of $295.4 million, or $7.06 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2016. The after-tax operating loss, excluding realized capital gains and losses, was $667.6 million, or $16.43 per common... Read more of this article
Nisbett Wins CSI2 Two Phases Class In Belgium
Bermudian equestrian Patrick Nisbett continued competing in the CSI2* and CSIYH1* Opglabbeek International Horse Jumping event at the Sentower Park in Belgium. On the second day, Nisbett competed in two Classes, winning one. Nisbett and Jahwara d’Ysenbeeck Z won the 1.20m CSI2* in Two Phases Class, the pair recorded a Clear First Phase time of... Read more of this article
Video: October 31st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Government relaunches Minister travel expenses webpage, driver of a supply truck received fuel related burns following a fuel spill in Flatts, former Customs Officer Roberto Marques to be sentenced in Court today, second Seabin installed at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club, Shiona Turini to host a ‘Masterclass’ in Nigeria, six officers from... Read more of this article
Field Hockey: Mixed B, Ravens, & Mixed A Win
The 2017/18 Bermuda Hockey Federation League season resumed with a triple header at the National Sports Center, with a total of 24 goals scored in the three games. Budgies 0 – Mixed B Team 6 In the opener the Mixed B Team defeated the Budgies 6 – 0, with Tyler Smith, Nicholas Burke, Nick Shandlow, Alivia Venning, Allan Gilbertson and Tim... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 30 2017
October 30 saw 10,900 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $88,220.00 BD. 5,000 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd, closing down 0.8% at $6.20 per share, while another 4,000 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing even at $9.25 per share. 1,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing at... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: FYG Strongman Competition
[Updated] Find Your Grind [FYG] hosted the Bermuda’s Strongman Competition on Saturday [Oct 28], and this time women also competed in superhuman-like feats of strength. Find Your Grind introduced the Bermuda Strong Man Competition last year and is continuing the new tradition as part of its brand mission to promote sustainably healthy and fit lifestyles... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Quilters Guild Hold Show
The Bermuda Quilters’ Guild recently hosted a show of members’ work at the St. Mary’s Church Hall in Warwick, showcasing displays of quilts and quilted items, along with quilting demonstrations, Formed in 1992, the Bermuda Quilters’ Guild currently has 30 active members including four of the original founding members, and over its 25 year history... Read more of this article
Photos: Annex Toys Lego Building Contest
The Annex Toys hosted a Lego Building Competition on Saturday [Oct 28], with a record number of 38 participants including an all adult team building LEGO models live on-site at The Annex Toys. The event was judged based on creativity, neatness, complexity and use of colour while considering age. Judges included Nicky Gurret, Nikia Manders, Julie Foggo... Read more of this article
Results: XL Catlin National Olympic Triathlon
Geoff Smith and Ashley Estwanik are the 2017 XL Catlin National Olympic Triathlon Male and Female Champions following racing this past weekend. Smith was clocked across the line in 2:14:07, with Estwanik second in 2:14:56, Corey Brunton was third stopping the clock in 2:15:28. Nicholas Pilgrim and Jessie Marshall are the Junior Male and Female champions,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Oct 30 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 Tuesday October 31
Tuesday, October 31 is expected to be mostly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 7.35am and sunset will be at 6.29pm. High tide will be at 6.10am and 6.30pm, while low... Read more of this article
