Archive for March, 2019
Photos & Results: Mountain Bike Championship
The Winners Edge National Mountain Biking Championships took place at the Ferry Reach Park. Robin Horsfield had a dominating performance defended his Open Male Title, while Caitlin Conyers took the Open Female Title. Horsfield crossed the line with a six lap time of 1:07:42, Dominique Mayho was second clocking 1:14:56 and Brian Steinhoff was third... Read more of this article
Photos: BASA Short Course Swimming Meet
Following the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Associations Short Course Age Group Championships, the top three Individual Rankings in each division are below. Marleigh Howes from Sharks Swim Club was crowned the 10 & Under Girls Champion with 2,300 points, Brooke Castree from the Harbour Amateur Swim Club was second with 1,803 points and Arabella Newport... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: BHPA Spring Show Day Two
The Bermuda Horse and Pony Association’s Spring Show took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street this weekend. Vee McKey won the 2 foot 9 inches Low Hunter Horse Over the Fence Class riding Matinee, Kate Furlong and Ravens finished second and Skyla White riding Caesar finished third. In the 3 foot Adult Hunter Horse Over the Fence... Read more of this article
Results: Mixed Majors Bowling League
Mixed Majors Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Untouchables defeat the Spare Change 15 – 5, while the MiniMax Forwarders defeated the Mix Ups 12 ½ – 7 ½, the league leaders Unpredictable defeated the Warriors 17 ½ – 2 ½, while the Fight Back defeated the Movers “N” Shakers 14 – 6 and the Activators... Read more of this article
Butterfield & Vallis Food Show On March 28
The Food Service Division of Butterfield & Vallis will be holding a Trade Show this Thursday [March 28] from 10.30am to 5.00pm in the Student Centre of the Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “The guest of honour will be Karla Lacey, Bermuda Tourism Authority COO, who will cut the ribbon for the official opening of the show at 10.15am. “It... Read more of this article
Video: March 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirm gunshots fired in Spring Hill, Warwick, fake ‘home affairs’ message circulating, BCHC appoint Dr Bato as new Clinical Director, Police confirm death of Anthony Shawn Smith following a collision, Hamilton and St George’s municipal elections to be held on May 9th, Inter-Island radio said they were unaware their popular radio... Read more of this article
Monument Re Completes Acquisition Of Robein
Monument Re has completed the acquisition of Robein Leven N.V. and its subsidiaries following receipt of regulatory approval by the De Nederlandsche Bank [DNB]. Manfred Maske, CEO of Monument Re Group, said: “We are pleased to announce the regulatory approval from the De Nederlandsche Bank and the completion of our acquisition of Robein in the Netherlands.... Read more of this article
Richard Porter Named Head Of Financial Lines
Chubb Bermuda has named Richard Porter Senior Vice President, Head of Financial Lines. In this role, Mr. Porter is responsible for leading Chubb Bermuda’s Financial Lines division, which includes Directors and Officers Liability, Cyber, Transactional Risk, Errors and Omissions, and Employment Practices Liability. Based in Bermuda, he will report to... Read more of this article
BCB To Form Girls 16&Under Cricket Team
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] is looking to form a girls 16&Under cricket team to compete in the BCB U13 Hard Ball League this year. A spokesperson said, “The BCB is looking to form a girls 16&Under cricket team to compete in the BCB U13 Hard Ball League this year. Anyone interested is asked to contact Kellie Smith 332 5207 or email kelliejor@gmail.com... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 27 2019
March 27 saw 72,040 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $1,510,399.00 BD. 68,840 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing up 10.0% at $22.00 per share, while another 2,900 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $3.46 per share. 300 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up... Read more of this article
Oil Insurance Declares $250 Million Dividend
The Oil Insurance Limited [OIL] a dividend in an aggregate amount of $250 million to all shareholders on record as of January 1, 2019 A spokesperson said, “OIL held its 2019 Shareholder’s Annual General Meeting [AGM] on Thursday, March 21st at the Hamilton Princess in Bermuda. During the meeting, it conducted the review and approval of the... Read more of this article
Govt On Communications Advertising Spend
The Government said that comments made by Shadow Finance Minister Nick Kempe were “misleading and do not reflect the documented advertising spend by the Government’s Department of Communications.” According to a Government spokesperson there “were a few inaccuracies in Mr. Kempe’s recent opinion piece.” ”Page A-8 of the Approved... Read more of this article
