Archive for October, 2018

Photos & Video: ‘Carnival Conquest’ Arrives

The Carnival Conquest cruise ship arrived for its inaugural call to Bermuda this morning [Oct 30], with the 951 foot long cruise ship carrying an estimated 3,305 passengers and 1,160 crew members. The Carnival Conquest is one of six cruise ships the island will host over the next two days, with Transport Minister Walter Roban saying that it is an “exciting... Read more of this article

Ashley Fife To Join Carey Olsen Bermuda

Carey Olsen Bermuda is adding to its trusts and private wealth practice with the appointment of counsel Ashley Fife. Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales, Bermuda and Australia, Mr Fife specialises in advising clients on the creation, management, restructuring and termination of private and commercial trusts, with particular expertise concerning... Read more of this article

Video: October 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Police appealing for witnesses after a 27-year-old man was stabbed, six cruise ship calls on Halloween mark the largest number of cruise ship passengers in one day in Bermuda’s history, 57-year-old man charged with multiple sex offences, Charity Golf Tournament raised $12,500, GDP grew 2.5% to $4.7 billion last year, Sullivan Phillips releases Ballin... Read more of this article

TROIKA’s Young Choreographers Showcase

TROIKA Bermuda will be presenting their third “Young Choreographers’ Showcase” at 8.00pm on Saturday November 17th at The Earl Cameron Theatre, featuring the work of over a dozen choreographers. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday November 17th, 2018 at The Earl Cameron Theatre [City Hall], TROIKA Bermuda will be presenting “FYE!”... Read more of this article

Ministry: 12 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday

The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this morning [Oct 30] with twelve bus runs cancelled so far today. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry:... Read more of this article

EY To Host Reinsurance Outlook On Nov 29

EY will be hosting their annual Global [Re]Insurance Outlook in Bermuda on November 29, in conjunction with Re-insurance.com. The event will bring together over 300 insurance executives, subject matter experts and stakeholders for a half-day discussion on emerging trends and leading practices in the [re]insurance industry. The summit will provide a... Read more of this article

Skills Development Presentation On November 7

The Garden Club of Bermuda will be hosting a presentation on Wednesday, November 7 at 6.00pm at Horticultural Hall at the Botanical Gardens in Paget. The event poster says, “Presented by Roger Parris, Supervisory Foreman, Department of Parks on their recent trip to Bournemouth, UK and this innovative curriculum for horticultural students in Bermuda.” Related... Read more of this article

Triathlon: Tyler Smith Finishes 18th In Ecuador

Bermuda’s Tyler Smith competed in his last race of the season in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador. Smith was in large lead pack of 30+ off the bike and achieved a solid result, finishing in 18th out of 67 international triathletes finishing in a time of 54:06. The race was won by Valentin Wurz of Germany in 53:10, with under a minute separating the winner from... Read more of this article

Bermuda Flag Football Triple Header Results

The Bermuda Flag Football League [BFFL] Winter League Season resumed with yet another triple header on the T.N. Tatem Middle School Field, with a total of 76 points put on the board in the combined games. Black Shark$ defeated the Beer-muda Misfits 21 – 0, the X-Patriots went down 24 – 12 to Nothin But D and the Punisher defeated the Killa Squad... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 29 2018

October 29 saw 3,956 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $98,752.00 BD. 2,456 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing even at $17.00 per share, while another 1,500 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $38.00per share. The BSX finished at 2,279.65, even on the day. There were 0 advances,... Read more of this article

Wolves Forfeit Match, YMSC Awarded 3-0 Result

A football match between Wolves FC and YMSC scheduled to take place on September 30, 2018 at Garrison Field in St. George’s failed to take place and has resulted in the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] ruling “a forfeit by Wolves FC and award YMSC with a 3-0 result”. A BFA spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Competitions... Read more of this article

Field Hockey: Mixed B Team & Ravens Win

Eighteen goals in total were scored during the Bermuda Field Hockey double-header that took place at the National Sports Center. Bermuda Under 21 Team 2 Mixed B Team 12 The Mixed B team recorded a 12 – 2 victory over the Bermuda Under 21 team, Tyler Smith led the way with a hattrick, while Marcia Ford and Nikki Stoddart added two goals each. Alan... Read more of this article