Archive for January, 2020
Squash: Dylan Muldoon & Bates College Win
Dylan Muldoon and his No. 21 nationally ranked Bates Men’s Squash teammates defeated No. 20 Colby 5-4 for their sixth straight victory at the Bates Squash Center. Visiting Colby claimed points at the first, fifth, eighth and ninth positions in the lineup, but not enough to defeat the surging Bobcats. Muldoon won his match, and needed five games... Read more of this article
Column: World Economic Impact Of Coronavirus
[Written by Joseph Sroka] The enthusiasm from the Phase One U.S. – China trade agreement was quickly tempered as fear of the economic impact of the Coronavirus on global growth seeped into the markets. Major market averages saw their first weekly decline for the year. Despite the headline health scare, corporate earnings reporting season rolls... Read more of this article
Photos: Parish Pride Project Held In Devonshire
Last Saturday saw about a dozen individuals turn out to a Parish Pride Project around the National Sports Centre. MP Christopher Famous said the volunteers cleaned up along the Roberts Avenue side of the facility. “We cut down cane grass,” he said. “We took away 50 bags of trash and 20 bags of recyclables.” Mr Famous was appreciative... Read more of this article
Video: January 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Hamilton Medical installs MRI machine, earthquake in Caribbean prompts tsunami warning for several islands, Government releases Pre-Budget Report, shoreline clean-up course, Clarien Bank donates $15,000 to Meals on Wheels, BLDC selects Clearwater Beach concessionaire, Hamilton Princess raising money for Australian charity, and one-lane road closure... Read more of this article
Commercial Bowling & Mixed Majors Results
Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw Who Gives A Split defeat the Super Stars 4 – 0, while the league leaders Sweet Life defeated the Secret Weapons 3 – 1, the Sunset defeated Spare Me 3 – 1, B.T.C. defeated the Ten Pins 3 – 1 and Cool Runnings defeated the Spinners 3 – 1. Women’s High Scratch Game 1 Mary Gaye Dean... Read more of this article
Legitsu Academy To Host Camp In February
Legitsu Academy is getting set to host a Brazilian jiu-jitsu camp for children aged three to twelve from February 10 to February 14. The camp will take place at the old Berkeley School at 23 Berkeley Road in Pembroke. Admission costs $200 and can be purchased by calling 441-703-44 or emailing legitsuacademy@yahoo.com. Related Stories Durham To Face... Read more of this article
Sarah Carr Joins Bowring Marsh Bermuda
Bowring Marsh, the international placement specialist of Marsh, announced today that Sarah Carr has joined the firm as Financial and Professional Liability [FINPRO] Placement Leader in Bermuda, reporting to Chris Reeves, CEO, President, and COO, Bowring Marsh Bermuda. In this role, Ms. Carr is responsible for leading a team of Bowring Marsh colleagues... Read more of this article
Football: BFA Announce Two Schedule Changes
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced two changes in the schedule for upcoming matches, due to SCC’s field being unable to host night games. A spokesperson said, “Due to SCC’s field being unable to host night games due to the damage caused by the hurricane; the following changes have been made:- “The Premier Division match between... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 28 2020
January 28 saw 3,538 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $86,231.00 BD. 1,726 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 0.7% at $33.75 per share, while another 500 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing down 20.0% at $12.00 per share. 1,312 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 10.4% at $18.36... Read more of this article
Government Releases 2020/21 Pre-Budget Report
In advance of next month’s budget, the Government has released a 2020/21 ‘Pre-Budget Report,’ saying they invite and welcome feedback from the public. A Government spokesperson said, “The Pre-Budget Report provides some insight into Government’s plans for the next fiscal year, which will be expanded in the annual Budget Statement... Read more of this article
PLP Expresses Condolences To Talbot Family
The PLP expressed their condolences to the family of Mr. James Talbot, noting that his “passion for videography led him to be one of the instrumental players in bringing Cup Match to television.” A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party expresses our heartfelt condolences to the family of lifetime member Mr. James Talbot. “Well... Read more of this article
Column: Why I Never Use Airbnb’s Smart Pricing
[Column written by Ade Brown] One of the most common questions I get asked is whether or not to use Airbnb’s pricing tips. Don’t! This is a very common mistake that new hosts make, even myself. I fell victim to Airbnb’s pricing band. While using smart pricing was great in getting my calendar filled, it was horrible for my property’s revenue... Read more of this article
