Archive for December, 2017
Bermuda Sailors Start Strong In Orange Bowl
The 2017 Junior Orange Bowl Sailing Regatta is underway in Florida, with Bermuda sailors putting in strong performances. After one race in the Laser Fleet Benn Smith was in 7th place with 7 points, two races down and Smith had moved to 10th with 19 points after finishing 12th, and with a 7th place finish in the third and final race of the day, Smith... Read more of this article
Jonte Smith Scores In Victory Over Hastings
Bermuda’s Jonte Smith scored for Lewes FC as they recorded a 2-0 victory against Hastings United. The club’s match report said, “Goals from Jonte Smith and Leon Redwood helped Lewes to a comfortable victory over local rivals Hastings in a competitive Boxing Day derby at the Pan reports Tom Harper. “Darren Freeman named an unchanged side after... Read more of this article
Football: North Village Rams & Paget Lions Win
North Village Rams and Paget Lions claimed victories in the Friendship & Shield Semi-Final football action. Friendship Semi-Final Devonshire Cougars 2 North Village Rams 3 This game started off with both teams trying to feel each other out, but it was Allan Douglas Jr who would put the Devonshire Cougars in front when he scored from close range... Read more of this article
Football: BFA Presents Laptops To Clubs
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] presented laptop computers to its Full Member Clubs following the successful staging of its Club Budgeting and Financial Reporting Workshop held on Saturday, September 16th at the Cedarbridge Academy. As part of its ongoing Club Licensing initiative, the Association is committed to assisting clubs improve their... Read more of this article
Tennis: Under 30s Claim Come From Behind Win
Bermuda’s best tennis players clashed over the weekend at the W.E.R Joell Tennis Stadium for the annual Men’s Over 30 vs Under 30 team competition. Both teams featured some of the top-ranked players on either side of the divide; seasoned national squad players Gavin Manders and Jenson Bascome represented the Over 30’s, while David Thomas and Neal... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Seven New RYA Senior Instructors
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Sailing Academy, Bermuda’s only Royal Yachting Association [RYA] Training Centre, ran the Island’s first RYA Senior Instructor Course [SI] from December 21- 24th. “Over the last 4 years the RBYC Sailing Academy has qualified over 30 Bermudians and PRC holders with the RYA Dinghy Instructor [DI] qualification and... Read more of this article
BIFF Industry Film Social Set For This Evening
The Bermuda International Film Festival is holding an industry Film Social at Bungalow 56 on Reid Street on Thursday 28th December from 6pm-8pm. “It is a great opportunity for students studying film both in Bermuda and abroad and for those in the industry here to get together. The event is free and those who wish to attend can RSVP to info@BIFF.bm,”... Read more of this article
Video: Dec 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Woman throws gas and attempts to start fire during altercation with another woman, Manta FX releases new short animated film featuring a Bermuda Honey Bee, 48 people arrested during the Christmas period, Bermuda is expecting 180 cruise ship calls next year, Boxing Day Motocross held, and cashier refuses to hand over money during attempted robbery... Read more of this article
Masterworks New Year’s Day Open House Event
The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art will be exhibiting one of renowned artist Georgia O’Keeffe’s graphite drawings to celebrate the New Year and their 10th Anniversary of being a purpose-built museum. On Monday, January 1, the Museum will host an Open House and exhibit Banyan Tree with Palms, which O’Keeffe drew in 1934 during the artist’s... Read more of this article
Chubb Estimates $250M From US Tax Law
Chubb Limited announced that it expects to record a one-time benefit from the new U.S. tax law in excess of $250 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. Chubb’s preliminary estimate reflects the one-time impact of the reduced U.S. corporate income tax rate and the deemed repatriation of foreign subsidiary earnings on the company’s net deferred... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 27 2017
December 27 saw 10,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $30,000.00 BD. 10,000 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $3.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,204.19, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Dec 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
