Archive for February, 2020
Heron Bay Primary Students Visit The Premier
Students from Heron Bay Primary School recently visited Premier David Burt, spending some time learning about the Cabinet Office Premier David Burt tweeted the photos below, saying: “A pleasant visit this afternoon from Ms. Kathy Smith’s P3 class at Heron Bay Primary. Wishing them lots of fun as they learn about the Cabinet Office and Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
100WF Host Seminar On Mastering LinkedIn
Members of the Bermuda 100 Women in Finance [100WF] network gained the opportunity to sharpen their skills on LinkedIn, learning how to develop their own personal brand and to gain tips to make meaningful connections with peers in the industry. The session, hosted and sponsored by Butterfield, kicked off the first of a new series of learning events... Read more of this article
BMOC Conducts Exercise With Coast Guard
The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] conducted a joint Search & Rescue [SAR] exercise with the newly formed Coast Guard. The scenario involved the Marine & Ports Pilot/Rescue Boat St David & the Coastguard Vessel Rescue 1 receiving tasking instructions from RCC Bermuda, as the boats attempt to rescue a person lost in the water after... Read more of this article
Cyclists Continue Vuelta Independencia Race
Bermuda cyclists Dominique Mayho, Kaden Hopkins, and Conor White have teamed up with Julian Molina, Julian Otero and Brian Leon to compete in the Vuelta Independencia 7 day stage race in the Dominican Republic. Stage three was a 133.1K course, with Mayho moving up to eighth place overall. Hopkins is in sixth place overall and holds a commanding lead... Read more of this article
Results & Video: BNA Under 14 & Senior Division
Bermuda Netball Association action was in full swing recently with make-up matches in the Under 14 Division and the Senior Division. Under 14 League Division – Storm 20 Phoenix Embers 9 The Storm defeated the Phoenix Embers 20 – 9. Jaelyn Rewan led the way with 15 goals, while Makaylie Smith added three goals and Amayah Burt scored twice; Anisa... Read more of this article
Video & Results: Basketball Winter League
Action in the Bermuda Basketball Association Winter League continued with a double header at the Bermuda College Gymnasium that produced 264 points. The first game saw the Hamilton City Twisters defeated Warwick Rimrockers 67 – 61. Nuri Eldosov led the Warwick Rimrockers to victory with 24 points, while the Hamilton City Twisters were led by Kameron... Read more of this article
AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings Of Argo
AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and downgraded the Financial Strength Rating [FSR] to A- [Excellent] from A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “a-” from “a” of Argo Re Ltd. and its subsidiaries. AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and downgraded the Long-Term ICR... Read more of this article
Qatar Re Appoints Van Der Straaten As CEO
Qatar Re announced the confirmation of Michael van der Straaten as the Company’s CEO. Earlier this year, he was appointed acting CEO of Qatar Re. Qatar Re also announced the appointment of Pantelis Koulovasilopoulos as CUO – Long Tail & Specialty Classes. He formerly served as Qatar Re’s deputy CUO – Long Tail & Specialty Classes. Sunil... Read more of this article
Commission Of Inquiry To Host Hearing
The Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda will hold a public Planning Hearing on Thursday, March 19th. A spokesperson said, “The Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda will hold a public Planning Hearing on Thursday, 19th March 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.... Read more of this article
John McSweeney & Larissa Roche Join Appleby
Appleby Bermuda is welcoming John McSweeney and Larissa Roche to its Dispute Resolution and Corporate department. A spokesperson said, “Mr. McSweeney is an associate within the Dispute Resolution department in Bermuda. Prior to joining Appleby, Mr. McSweeney was a litigation associate in another Bermuda law firm where he represented clients in... Read more of this article
Video: February 27 Bernews Morning Newsflash
BTA CEO Kevin Dallas stepping down, Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibit, CedarBridge mini flower carnival, International Women’s Day celebrations set for March 6th, Danyel Thompson’s ‘Pop Up Conversations’, travelers from South Korea being monitored, Harold Smith celebrating 100th birthday, and Government planning to expand the... Read more of this article
IGI Receives PRA & FCA Regulatory Approval
International General Insurance Holdings Limited [IGI] received regulatory approval from the UK Prudential Regulation Authority [PRA] and Financial Conduct Authority [FCA] in connection with its previously announced business combination with Tiberius Acquisition Corporation [Tiberius]. A spokesperson said, “The PRA approval was received on February... Read more of this article
