Archive for April, 2019
Stephen Catlin & Paul Brand Launch Convex
Insurance industry experts Stephen Catlin and Paul Brand unveiled their international specialty insurer and reinsurer, Convex Group Limited. “Convex launches with $1.8bn of initial committed capital and will draw down $1.6bn to commence business; it will have access to further capital as the business expands. The Company has received an A.M. Best... Read more of this article
International Invitational Race Week Day Three
The Bermuda International Invitational Race Week 2019 continued in the Great Sound, with the IOD Fleet taking to the course. Three more races were sailed taking the total to six for the Regatta with the defending champion Peter Wickwire taking the lead with 7 Net Points, Wickwire finished 4th in the first race of the day, and then won the second and... Read more of this article
Shaquille Dill Named Track Athlete Of Week
Bermuda’s Shaquille Dill, who competes for Saint Augustine’s University, was named the Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week by the U.S. based Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association [CIAA]. According to the CIAA, Dill ran the nation’s fifth-fastest Division II time in the 800m this year when he won the event at the USC... Read more of this article
Video: April 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
BFRS extinguish bucket lift fire in St. David’s, medicinal cannabis public info session to be held, Town Hall Meetings on Living/Minimum Wage, Longtail hatching seen live on new webcam, report sealed containers found on shore, Steve Wilson and Omar Hayward will compete in Montreal, Flora Duffy visits Dellwood Middle School, Happy Valley Child Care hold... Read more of this article
Column: Credit Cards, Fintech & Job Losses
[Opinion column written by Chris Garrod] “Do You Take Credit Cards?” When did you last hear someone say that? If I had to guess, for most people, perhaps 2 or 3 years ago. Perhaps at a cafe, in a taxi? But it is unbelievably rare now. Bermuda’s oldest bank, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited, announced two weeks ago that it had to... Read more of this article
Column: Share The Puzzle, Autism Awareness
[Written by MP Tinee Furbert] April has come to an end, a month that has been full of activity recognizing autism awareness. I am reminded of the person who asked me “are we doing enough for people with autism?” I had to say, “Well look around. How are you supporting someone with autism?” Awareness of any condition people live with fosters a... Read more of this article
MoonGate Group To Host Health Fair On May 2
MoonGate Group will be hosting their annual Health Fair with the theme “Wise Wellness” on Thursday, May 2nd from 1.00pm to 5.00pm at Cathedral Hall. Featured Guests Department of Health – [including Blood Pressure & Health Screenings] Bermuda Fire & Rescue Department Bermuda Senior Islanders Club Age Concern Energize! Wellness Solutions... Read more of this article
LOM Financial Limited Announce Dividend
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], LOM Financial Limited, announced a dividend. The full filing stated: “LOM Financial Limited has announced that the Company Board of Directors have decided to pay a dividend of $0.01 per share on Monday, May 6th 2019 to shareholders of record on May 6th 2019.” Related Stories Compre Redomiciles... Read more of this article
Latest Bermuda Karate Organization Ratings
The Bermuda Karate Organization [BKO] released their latest ratings following this weekend’s Bermuda Open Karate Championships at the Hamilton Princess Hotel. Adult men Kent Bean 28 Adult women Talia Iris 40 Boys Kentaro Bean 22 Dakahri Bailey 16 Girls Ja’leiyah Johnston 22 Callahj Simons and Milahn Powell 16 Fancie Bowen-Tucker 13 Masters... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 29 2019
April 29 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,356.75, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 56 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 6 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 5 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article
Mayor Endorses Candidate George Dowling III
Mayor of St. George Quinell Francis has pledged her support for Mayoral candidate George Dowling III in the upcoming Municipality election on May 9th. The 9-minute live video replay is below: Mayor Francis – who won the last election in 2015 – looked back on achievements in the Town over the last four years while candidate George Dowling... Read more of this article
Sakari Famous Wins Torrin Lawrence High Jump
Bermuda’s Sakari Famous recently won the Women’s High Jump event while competing in the third annual Torrin Lawrence Memorial in Athens. Famous took top spot in a field of eight jumpers with a top leap of 1.78m. Famous came into the event at the height of 1.70m; she missed on her first attempt, but cleared on her second attempt. Famous cleared the... Read more of this article
