Archive for October, 2019
One Communications Oct. Share Repurchases
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd., advised that pursuant to BSX Regulation Section IIA 6.14[2][i], on 29 October 2019, 338,928 shares were repurchased at an average price of $3.63 for immediate cancellation. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share Repurchase One Communications... Read more of this article
Phillips Advances In Vilas Academy Tournament
Daniel Phillips recently began play in the main draw of the VI Guillermo Vilas Tennis Academy Trophy Junior Tennis Tournament. Phillips, playing in the Boy’s Singles 14 main draw, took on Roger Ferra from Spain. Phillips advanced in yet another three set battle, winning the first set 6-3 before Ferra won the second set 7-5. In the third and final... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘He Has No Ideas That Are Good Ideas’
[Updated with response] “Premier Burt’s speech at the opening of the PLP Delegates conference is just a further demonstration that he just doesn’t know how to end the PLP’s inertia,” OBA Deputy Leader Leah Scott said. Ms Scott said, “He has no ideas that are good ideas, and the ideas that he does have are targeted solely to a particular... Read more of this article
Commercial & Mixed Majors Leagues Results
Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw Spare Me defeat the Braves 4 – 0, B.T.C. defeated Who Gives A Split 3 – 1, while Cool Runnings defeated Spare Change 3 – 1. The Sunset defeated Sweet Life 3 – 1, the Super Stars defeated the Secret Weapons 3 – 1 and the Pin Pushers and the Spinners ended 2 – 2. Women’s High Scratch... Read more of this article
New Book By Dr. Mandy-Suzanne Wong
Bermudian author Dr. Mandy-Suzanne Wong’s new Bermuda-based novel was published on October 11 by Regal House Publishing. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Regal House Publishing is a traditional, independent publisher with worldwide distribution and several award-winning titles. Jaynie Royal, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of RHP, said, “Our editors... Read more of this article
RenaissanceRe Report Net Income Of $36.7M
RenaissanceRe Holdings reported net income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $36.7 million, or $0.83 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of 2019, compared to $32.7 million, or $0.82 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of 2018. Operating income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders was $13.0 million, or... Read more of this article
Dr. Ewart Brown To Release Book In November
Former Bermuda Premier Dr. Ewart Brown will be launching his new memoir Whom Shall I Fear? at the beginning of November. Subtitled Pushing The Politics Of Change, the forthcoming book is described in a pre-publication promotional announcement as “a story rich in human and political insight that will fascinate readers interested in the global African... Read more of this article
Video: October 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
BFRS extinguish vehicle fire in St. George’s, unconfirmed firearm incident inquiries underway, Minister celebrates our youth at Mirrors event, Happy Valley PTA condemns arson attack, Regulatory Authority electricity review open to consultation, Regulatory Authority on timetable to accept new ICOL applications,“Pink Links Fore the Cure” raises... Read more of this article
Ascot Appoint Kenahan & Excess Casualty Team
Ascot announced the appointment of Patrick Kenahan as Head of Excess Casualty in Bermuda; and Jason Pugi, Kimberley Pursell and Michael Watkins, as Senior Vice Presidents. “The team will write excess casualty insurance for large corporations across a broad range of industry classes. Patrick joins Ascot with over 25 years of experience in the insurance... Read more of this article
AXIS Reports Third Quarter Income Of $28M
Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited reported net income available to common shareholders for the third quarter of 2019 of $28 million, or $0.33 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $43 million, or $0.52 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2018. Net income available to common shareholders for the nine months ended... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 29 2019
October 29 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,071.92, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 55 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
BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In St. George’s
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a vehicle fire tonight [Oct 29] in the Wellington Slip Road area. The car fire was extinguished and the nearby area wet down. Neighbours gathered in the area saying, smoke entering their homes alerted them to the blaze. A fire investigator arrived later at the scene. Further details are limited at this... Read more of this article
