Archive for December, 2017
Land Rover BAR Bermuda Sustainability Report
Six months after returning to the UK from Bermuda – where the team were based for the 35th America’s Cup – Land Rover BAR are now sharing their learnings and achievements in the Bermuda Sustainability Report, saying that “large sporting events present a unique opportunity to leave a lasting legacy and a positive impact in the communities... Read more of this article
Scooter Mart Accepting Bitcoin Payments
Saying that they believe it will be a very common practice in years to come, Scooter Mart is now accepting digital currency, with the bike dealership accepting Bitcoin [BTC] and Verge [XVG] payments. Nick Thomson from Scooter Mart told Bernews, “Bitcoin is a relatively new form of worldwide digital currency also known as a cryptocurrency. It... Read more of this article
Photos: Flora Duffy Marries Triathlete Dan Hugo
Bermuda’s world champion Flora Duffy married fellow triathlete Dan Hugo last weekend, holding the nuptials in South Africa as they became one of the world’s fittest married couples. Duffy is, of course, a word class triathlete who has won multiple international and world championship titles. Hugo, who participated in the first XTERRA event... Read more of this article
Norwegian Gem & Escape Ships To Visit In 2019
Norwegian Cruise Line revealed their lineup of summer 2019 itineraries on their website, with plans for both Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Escape to visit Bermuda. Their website said, “Norwegian’s signature cruising experience, which offers guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation, will be available around the globe with... Read more of this article
Video: America’s Cup Documentary Part #8
“Hosting the America’s Cup required a considerable investment by the Bermuda government, something that needed to be weighed up – the risk vs. the reward, and then setting reasonable expectations within the community about the returns,” the ACBDA said. “In Part 8 – Investing in Bermuda, you will hear how, despite all... Read more of this article
Video: Dec 21st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirming the death of 51-year-old Anthony Brown following collision, World Champion Flora Duffy getting married, Chief Justice Dr Ian Kawaley will be stepping down, six Bermudians completing an internship in Toronto, Tashun Simons receiving FIFA Referee Badge, Norwegian Gem & Escape to visit Bermuda in 2019, Chavdar Bachev being extradited... Read more of this article
Photos: Jay Donawa 5K Road Running Race
Ryan Outerbridge and Tilly Norman are the inaugural Jay Donawa 5K Road Race Male and Female Champions. Outerbridge ran to victory crossing the line in a time of 17:23, Omari Hart finished second clocking a time of 18:22 and Edward Shum finished third stopping the clock in 18:54. Norman crossed the line 5th overall clocking 20:20, Georgia Wharton... Read more of this article
Latest Commercial Bowling League Results
In Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw Cool Runnings defeat the BPS Blue Lanterns 4 – 0, B.T.C. defeated We Do It Big 3 – 1, while the Sunset defeated the Secret Weapons 3 – 1. The Spinners defeated the Pin Pushers 3 – 1, while the Braves defeated Ten Pin Mafia 3 – 1 and the match between the Super Stars and Sweet Life... Read more of this article
HSBC Staff Volunteer With Eliza DoLittle Society
In partnership with The Eliza DoLittle Society [TEDS] and the Anglican Cathedral, HSBC’s workforce has rolled up their sleeves for a second year in an ongoing effort to address the issue of hunger in Bermuda. From September 2017 through to February 2018, the Bank continues its second bank-wide, team based volunteering programme comprising of over... Read more of this article
Hamilton Underwriting Sells Legacy Book
Hamilton Underwriting Limited, the managing agency of Syndicate 3334 and the Lloyd’s operations of Hamilton Insurance Group [Hamilton], confirmed that Syndicate 3330, with capital provided by Randall & Quilter [R&Q] and AXA DBIO and managed by Coverys Managing Agency, has been successful in its bid to acquire the legacy book that Hamilton... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 20 2017
December 20 saw 31,516 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $93,797.84 BD. 30,016 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $3.00 per share, while another 1,500 shares were traded by LOM Financial Limited, closing even at $2.50 per share. The BSX finished at 2,202.27, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Harness Pony Racing
In the 2017/18 Bermuda Harness Pony Racing season continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Christian Truran in the bike of Itsallaboutme won the 1:04&4 & Faster Time Bar Class clocking a time of 1:05&1, while Ryan Burrows and Simsfield Hardtimes finished second in 1:05&2 and Andrea Westerfield in the bike of Reel... Read more of this article
