Archive for October, 2018
City Advisory: Trash Collection & Wheelie Bins
The City of Hamilton said they “would like to remind the public that there are policies and procedures in place to control how refuse is collected by the City.” “Due to the lack of effective enforcement the City encounters violations including waste being deposited outside of designated collection times, inappropriate items deposited... Read more of this article
Video: Update On St Regis Hotel Development
There are currently 55 people working on the construction of the St. Regis Bermuda Hotel in St. George’s, and a “tremendous amount of hard work has been carried out on the final stages of piling and foundations of the three blocks of the hotel,” and it is anticipated that the structure of the hotel will be complete by April 2019. This... Read more of this article
Tribute To Activist Gershwyn ‘Shiloh’ Smith
Gershwyn ‘High Priest Shiloh’ Smith – a member of the Young Progressives who ran for Parliament as an Independent several times — has passed away. Michael Markham said, “It is with deep regret that the Bermuda Young Progressives announce the passing of our founder Gershwyn Smith ‘Shiloh Mahdi’ from Spanish View Road... Read more of this article
OBA On Proposed Medical Marijuana Plans
“Establishing a medical marijuana industry in Bermuda could be a job creator, but it is not without its challenges,” Shadow Minister of National Security Ben Smith said, with Mr Smith asking if ”the proper research about establishing medical marijuana as a viable industry in Bermuda been done.” Premier David Burt’s Comments Mr... Read more of this article
Sloop Foundation Special Award Presentation
The Bermuda Sloop Foundation recently held the first of several planned special award presentation sails, with recipients receiving certificates of appreciation “for their continuous and significant support over the past twenty years to the Foundation, and it’s internationally recognized award-winning sail training programme on board Spirit... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Three Cruise Ships Arrive
The Azamara Journey, AIDAluna and Disney Magic cruise ships all arrived in Bermuda this morning [Oct 31], three of six cruise ships the island will host today, which marks the largest number of cruise passengers to ever visit Bermuda in a single day. The Azamara Journey will dock in Hamilton, AIDAluna will be anchored in Grassy Bay, and the Disney... Read more of this article
RenaissanceRe Report Net Income Of $32.7M
Bermuda-based RenaissanceRe - which will be buying Tokio Millennium Re — reported net income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $32.7 million, or $0.82 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of 2018, compared to a net loss attributable to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $504.8 million, or $12.75 per diluted common... Read more of this article
Bowling: Mixed, Classic, Commercial, Continental
In Mixed Majors Bowling League action the Warriors defeated the Troublemakers 18 – 2, MiniMax Forwarders defeated the Untouchables 16 – 4, while the Movers “N” Shakers went down 15 ½ – 4 ½ to the Mix Ups, the Unpredictable defeated the Spare Change 17 – 3 and Fight Back went down 14 – 6 to the Activators. Women Scratch Game Patrice... Read more of this article
Terceira Concludes Competing In Netherlands
Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira concluded competing in the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen Prix International Horse Jumping event in the Netherlands. During the 1.20m/1.30m CSIYH1* 5 & 6 Year Old in Two Phases Class, Terceira and Mia Volo Vd Molendreef clocked a Clear First Phase time of 53.84, they would then clock a Second Phase time of... Read more of this article
Everest Re Report Q3 Net Income Of $205.6M
Bermuda-based Everest Re Group reported third quarter 2018 net income of $205.6 million, or $5.02 per diluted common share, compared to net loss of $639.4 million, or $15.73 per common share for the third quarter of 2017. After-tax operating income was $167.5 million, or $4.09 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2018, compared to after-tax... Read more of this article
Video: BPS Cancer ‘Tribute Vehicle’ Handover
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has partnered with Noble Automotive, Autobahn Accessories and students from CedarBridge Academy to create a ‘tribute vehicle’ with the goal of highlighting cancer awareness. The car, painted a bright pink colour, was formally handed over to the police yesterday [Oct 30] alongside a number of attendees. The... Read more of this article
Video: October 31st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Minister orders daycare facility to be closed until police investigation is complete, RenaissanceRe to acquire Tokio Re, six cruise ships today, BELCO instructed by the Regulatory Authority to “initiate a rate review”, Aaliyah Nolan named Conference USA Offensive Player of Week, Ashley Fife joins Carey Olsen Bermuda, police continue... Read more of this article
