Archive for November, 2017
“Coping With Grief During The Holidays”
At this time of year many people have pleasant thoughts and have a joyful frame of mind, however, next month can also be traumatic for some who have lost loved ones during the past 12 months. With that in view, the Kiwanis Club of St George’s will hold its annual “Coping with Grief During the Holidays” function on Thursday evening. It is sponsored... Read more of this article
Salvation Army To Host Christmas Kettle Kickoff
The Salvation Army will be holding their Christmas Kettle Kickoff on Thursday [Nov 30] at 12.30pm at Nellie’s Walk, City Hall. A spokesperson said, “The Salvation Army will be holding it’s Christmas Kettle Kickoff at Nellie’s Walk, on Thursday, November 30, 2017. “The Opening will start with music from the West Pembroke School... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 28 2017
November 28 saw 779 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 29,192.75 BD. 779 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 1.4% at $37.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,210.94, up 1.03% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 58 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article
Franklin To Compete In World Championships
Micah Franklin is set to be the first Bermudian in over a decade to feature in the PSA World Championships when he heads over to Manchester, England this December. Franklin — Bermuda’s 3-time National Champion, with a highest world ranking of #148 — is thrilled at the opportunity to take on the world’s best. “It’s a huge privilege... Read more of this article
Police Confirm: Man Dies After Collision
The police have confirmed that a man has died following a road collision this evening [Nov 28] in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “Police and first responders attended a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision that took place at 6:03pm today at the junction of South Road and Warwick Lane in Warwick. “Details are unclear at... Read more of this article
Kiwanis Club Pays Tribute To War Veterans
While the main thrust of Kiwanis Clubs is “serving the children of the world,” there are times when the clubs show their appreciation for the older generation. Earlier this month, Kiwanis St George honoured some of Bermuda’s war veterans – the veterans were feted at a special dinner and each received Kiwanis certificates of appreciation. Prior... Read more of this article
Govt: ‘Beach Will Remain Open To The Public’
The Ministry of Economic Development and Tourism is today [Nov 28] “reiterating Government’s commitment that Gates Beach, more commonly referred to as Fort St Catherine Beach, will remain open and accessible to the public.” A Ministry spokesperson stated: “The Ministry has been made aware of concerns raised at a recent public meeting... Read more of this article
Premier & OT Leaders Meet With Prime Minister
This morning [Nov 28] Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt, together with leaders of other Overseas Territories, held a meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May. “During the meeting the leaders discussed disaster relief recovery, specifically the two hurricanes which ravaged islands this summer,” a Government spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 28 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
BMA Macroprudential Risk Report Released
Bermuda [re]insurers remained profitable and well capitalised in 2016, despite soft pricing, an abundance of capital and competition from the Insurance Linked Securities market according to a new report from the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA]. The purpose of the report is to enhance the BMA’s macroprudential surveillance function, increase transparency,... Read more of this article
Portelli Promoted To LOM SVP Of Investments
John Portelli has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice-President of Investments at LOM Financial [Bermuda] Ltd. LOM Sales Manager, Mike Greaves, said “We are thrilled to see how far John has come during his time at LOM, he is a huge asset to the company and his clients and has played an integral role in the success of LOM over the past few... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday November 29
Wednesday, November 29 is expected to be cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day, with the high to be near 21°C/70°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 65%. Sunrise will be at 7.00am and sunset will be at 5.13pm. High... Read more of this article
