Archive for January, 2019
Bermuda Sailors Competing In Miami Series
Bermuda’s Cecilia and Michael Wollmann are competing in the Nacra 17 Mixed Class, while Benn Smith is competing in the Laser Men’s Class in the Hempel World Cup Series in Miami. The Laser fleet, the largest of the regatta with over 100 entries, sailed two races to finish its qualifying series, with Smith in 69th place with 86 net points. The Nacra... Read more of this article
Fireminds CEO Speaks At Conference In Guyana
Fireminds CEO, Michael Branco delivered an address on Digital Transformation to the CANTO AGM attendees in Guyana, which included several Government Ministers from CARICOM governments, executives for a number of the region’s leading telecom companies and distinguished guests. The theme of the Caribbean Association of Network & Telecom Operators... Read more of this article
Ariel Re High School Rugby League Results
The Ariel Re High School League continued at the National Sports Center with a double header. In the opener, the Berkeley Institute came from behind to defeat CedarBridge Academy 35 – 14. The Berkeley Institute got three tries from Jayden King, while Cairi Albouy and Ja’kee Simmons added a try each, and George Peets kicked three conversions. CedarBridge... Read more of this article
BIFF 2019 Invitation To Students & Schools
Preparations for the 22nd Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] are well underway, promising to make it event to remember with a spectacular array of films, with the BIFF Academy again set to hold two programs aimed at students. Nicky Gurret Artistic Director of BIFF, said, “BIFF will take place from 10 March to 17 March, 2019, and it has an... Read more of this article
Results: Second Spring Senior Bowling League
Second Spring Seniors Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the League Leaders New Comers defeat the Last Minutes 4 – 0, the Drifters went down 3 – 1 to the Blue Angels, the Pinsplitters fell 3 – 1 to the Last Pin and the match involving the Islanders and Just Kickin ended 2 – 2. Men’s Handicap Game: Richard Norville 217, Ellsworth... Read more of this article
BSSF All-Star Football Matches Rescheduled
The Bermuda School Sports Federation has rescheduled the three All-Star Football matches which were previously postponed due to the inclement weather this weekend. The matches will be played at the National Sports Center North Field this evening [Jan 31], with two games at 5:30 and one game at 7pm. BSSF All-Star Matches 5:30 – Primary Girls 5:30... Read more of this article
Winter Term Break BizCamp On February 11th
The Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative [YEI], in conjunction with the Department of ICT Policy & Innovation and Bermuda Economic Development Corporation, will conduct a five-day BizCamps event at Sophia House in Hamilton for 16 aspiring Bermudian entrepreneurs 13 to 17-years-old from February 11 to February 15. A spokesperson said, “Over the... Read more of this article
Video: January 31st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Dr. Ewart Brown’s lawyers ask for investigation into the police actions, Minister Burch updates on plans for office space standards in Government, Bermuda Fashion Festival seeking participants, EssentialSavings introduces grocery store coupons, 62-year-old remains in stable condition, Salvation Army extended their thanks to the Bermuda... Read more of this article
BF&M Announces Resignation Of Michael White
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], BF&M Limited announced the resignation of their Chief Financial Officer, Michael White effective 8 February 2019. Related Stories BF&M Limited Promotes Gemma Rochelle Harris Resigns From BF&M Board Of Directors BF&M Appoints Anthony Joaquin BF&M Appoints Stephanie Hanson... Read more of this article
Spevack To Head Conyers Corporate Services
Conyers Dill & Pearman announced that Tracey Spevack has joined the firm as the Head of Conyers Corporate Services [Bermuda]. Mrs Spevack will be responsible for providing leadership, direction and management and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the business. Before joining Conyers, Mrs Spevack was Company Secretary and Head of Company Secretarial... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Ball Hockey Double Header
A total of 17 goals were scored in Bermuda Ball Hockey League action at the PCC Hockey Rink. Rimouski Oceanic 1 Red Deer Rebels 5 The Red Deer Rebels defeated Rimouski Oceanic 5 – 1 in the opener, with Olli Foxley scoring the only goal of the first period to give the Red Deer Rebels the lead. Rimouski Oceanic leveled the game at 1 – 1 early in the... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 30 2019
January 30 saw 5,164 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $29,911.00 BD. 4,096 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $3.00 per share, while another 770 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing up 2.9% at $17.50 per share. 270 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $16.06 per share,... Read more of this article
