Archive for September, 2018
Social Club Alumnus Pursues Pharmacy Degree
Young Men’s Social Club alumnus Robert Rawlings is pursuing his studies in the field of pharmaceuticals, with the sports club aiding with his efforts with a contribution of $5,000, while the Green Family has also extended a $10,000 scholarship. A spokesperson said, “Young Men’s Social Club alumnus Robert Rawlings makes the community proud... Read more of this article
PwC Insurance Summit Set For November 1
The PwC Insurance Summit, set to be held on November 1, will feature a number of draws, including keynote speakers Eric Andersen, Co-President, Aon plc, and Michael Butt, Chairman of the Board, AXIS Capital Holdings. A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda’s largest reinsurance conference, the PwC Insurance Summit is pleased to bring together a diverse... Read more of this article
Day Three Results: Ball Hockey World Masters
The ISBHF World Masters Ball Hockey Championships continued with matches played at two locations, one in Dockyard and the other at the PCC Hockey Rink in Pembroke, with Bermuda recording another win. USA 2 Bermuda 3 Bermuda claimed their second win in the ISBHF World Masters Championships. Bermuda would edge USA 3 – 2. Four of the five goals came... Read more of this article
Shervin Dill To Retire From BTC After 48 Years
Digicel & BTCs longest standing employee in the history of the company to date, Shervin Dill, has announced his retirement from the company after 48 years of service, having started with the company in 1970. Having started as an apprentice in BTC, Mr Dill worked in every department where he developed a full understanding of what was required of... Read more of this article
Equestrian: Terceira & Lopes Compete In Belgium
Bermudian equestrians Jillian Terceira and Tyler Lopes began competing in the Hippisch Centrum C&M Bonheiden Autumn Tour Event in Belgium. Terceira and Chakola finished 21st competing in the CSIYH1* 5 Year Old in Two Phases 1.10m Class, the pair clocked a Clear First Round time of 36.12, they then clocked a Second Round time of 33.59, but they... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash
‘Serenade of the Seas’ makes inaugural visit, PALS Mad Hair Day, Trey Simons named the SIAC Male Runner of the Week for the second consecutive week, Bermuda Champion Taekwondo team departs for Michigan Cup, Celebrating Wellness at Barr’s Bay Park, Justin Donawa scores in Dartmouth College win, Minister Simmons visits the newly renovated Willowbank... Read more of this article
Mitchell Competes In Kevin Crine Memorial Race
Bermuda’s Jyire Mitchell competed in the 6th Annual Kevin Crine Memorial Race at the Budds Creek MX – Mechanicsville, Maryland. Mitchell was one of 29 riders on the startline for the Dash for Cash race that saw Mitchell finish 2nd overall. Mitchell also took to the startline for the PRO/AM Open A Class race, where he finished 3rd. Related... Read more of this article
Ascendant Group Release Six Month Report
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Ascendant Group Limited released their six-month report ending 30 June 2018, with the report stating that “Ascendant’s year-to-date core earnings from operations, before corporate expenses, were $11.1 million compared to $13.6 million for the same period in 2017.” The report stated, “Core... Read more of this article
AXIS Capital Declares $0.39 Quarterly Dividend
Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per common share. The common dividend will be payable on October 15, 2018 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 9, 2018. In addition, the Board declared a dividend of $0.34375 per Series D 5.50%... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 27 2018
September 27 saw 1,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $16,250.00 BD. 800 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing even at $16.50 per share, while another 200 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing down 6.2% at $15.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,906.54, down 0.23% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1... Read more of this article
Premier Updates Opposition Leader On EU Talks
Premier David Burt meet with newly sworn in Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier today [Sept 27] to provide an update on the latest round of discussions with the European Union. Premier Burt tweeted the photos below, saying, “In Parliament I pledged to keep the Opposition informed of developments related to Bermuda’s negotiations with the European... Read more of this article
Jai-Zel Smith-DeShields Scores Game Winner
The Eastern Florida State College men’s soccer team defeated ASA Miami in a Region 8 Conference game at the Titan Soccer Complex earlier this week, with Bermuda’s Jai-Zel Smith-DeShields scoring the game winning goal. With the score tied 0-0 and time winding down, Schimiliguen Castin found second-year player Jai-Zel Smith-DeShields in front... Read more of this article
