Archive for November, 2017
Video: Nov 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Robbery at Collector’s Hill Esso Service Station, construction begins on the exterior framing of the new airport terminal, collision on Kindley Field Road, Jermal Proctor and Rose Simmons awarded scholarships, Horseshoe Bay ranked 27th in world’s 50 best beaches, Age Concern to offer health checks at St. James Church in Somerset, and Bermuda... Read more of this article
BSRA Club Championships 2017 Day #1 Results
The Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships got underway at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club in Devonshire. Men’s Open Nick Kyme beat Ben Bramlett 11-0, 11-3, 11-3 Andrew Robinson beat Jordache Rawson 11-8, 11-5, 11-8 John Fletcher beat Anaya Smith 11-0, 11-7, 11-7 Anthony Fellowes beat Tony Muldoon 11-8, 11-7, 11-5 D’Vario... Read more of this article
AM Best Assigns Ratings To Ascot Reinsurance
A.M. Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” to Ascot Reinsurance Company Limited [Ascot Re] [Bermuda]. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect the company’s balance sheet strength, which... Read more of this article
Field Hockey: Mixed B Team & Canaries Wins
The 2017/18 Bermuda Hockey Federation League season resumed with a double header at the National Sports Center, with a total of 13 goals scored in the two games. Ravens 0 Mixed B Team 5 The Mixed b Team defeated the Ravens 5 – 0 in the opener, Donnie Moniz opened the scoring with a Field Goal in the 3rd minute, two minutes later it was 2 – 0 when... Read more of this article
AXIS Capital Launches Offering Of Senior Notes
Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited has launched an offering by its subsidiary, AXIS Specialty Finance PLC of U.S. dollar-denominated, 10-year, senior, unsecured notes in aggregate principal amount of up to $350 million, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by AXIS Capital, pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement. The Issuer... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 27 2017
November 27 saw 5,955 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $191,165.00 BD. 5,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $37.00 per share, while another 900 shares were traded by Devonshire Industries Ltd, closing up 4.5% at $5.75 per share. 55 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even... Read more of this article
Home-Grown Alternatives Set For December 2
The Home-Grown Alternatives shopping event is set to be held on Saturday [Dec 2] from 10.00am to 4.00pm at St. Paul’s Christian Education Centre on Middle Road in Paget, featuring over 25 vendors. Vendors scheduled to be showcasing their wares include Adrienne Cotterill, Allison L. Smith, Almuriel Simons-Busby and Sylvia Robinson, Beverly Harvey,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Team Wins CEA Jumping Challenge
The 2017 CEA Regional Jumping Challenge [CEA RJC] came to a very successful conclusion for Bermuda show jumping riders with the Bermuda Team, once again, claiming the top spot against the participating Caribbean countries. In addition to winning the team division, Bermuda’s Kirista Rabain riding Just Pete and Kelsey Amos riding Wiratoro were the overall... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 27 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
2 Hour Video: Youth Debate & Community Forum
The Bermuda Community Foundation [BCF] is holding a Showcase Youth Debate and Community Discussion on income inequality this evening [Nov 27] with international author Chuck Collins. His book, “Born on Third Base: A One Percenter Makes the Case for Tackling Inequality, Bringing Wealth Home, and Committing to the Common Good”, takes a close and... Read more of this article
Robbery At Collector’s Hill Esso Service Station
The Collector’s Hill Esso Service Station was robbed early this morning [Nov 27], with the police saying that “two suspects, one apparently brandishing a bladed article, accosted staff members as they opened the premises for the day.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:30am today [November 27th] police officers responded to a reported... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday November 28
Tuesday, November 28 is expected to be cloudy skies, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NNE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 63%. Sunrise will be at 6.59am and sunset will be at 5.13pm. High tide will be at 3.40am and 3.56pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
