Archive for February, 2020
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 26 2020
February 26 saw 700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $20,825.00 BD. 700 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 11.2% at $29.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,032.33, down 7.65% on the day. There were 0 advances, 2 declines, and 58 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article
Assured Guaranty Raises Quarterly Dividend
Assured Guaranty Ltd – a publicly traded Bermuda-based holding company – declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per common share, an increase of 11% from the quarterly dividend of $0.18 per common share that was declared on November 6, 2019. The dividend is payable on March 25, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on... Read more of this article
Photos: Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibit
[Updated with video] The Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition opened this evening [Feb 26] at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, with the Exhibition set to run until March 4th. Last year, the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines announced a partnership with Masterworks to host an exhibition in an effort to raise awareness about reducing... Read more of this article
Todd & Glasgow Compete In Bowdoin Invitational
Cydnee Todd and Mykal Glasgow along with their Thomas College Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teammates competed at the Bowdoin Invitational IV. Todd finished 5th competing in the women’s weight throw with a top toss of 12.96m or 42 feet 6.25 inches. During the women’s shot put, Todd finished 6th with a top toss of 10.49m or 34... Read more of this article
AXIS Announces Retirement Of Michael Butt
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced today that Michael Butt, Chairman of the Board of Directors, will retire from the Company, effective September 16, 2020. “A co-founder of AXIS and member of the Insurance Hall of Fame, Mr. Butt is a recognized industry leader who is credited for his instrumental role in establishing Bermuda as one of the... Read more of this article
Jarion Richardson’s Maiden Senate Speech
Senator Jarion Richardson — who was recently appointed to the Senate by the OBA following the resignation of Nick Kempe — made his maiden speech in the Senate today. Senator Richardson said, “Bermuda sits in the eye of change. We can be assured that the Bermuda of our today will not look like the Bermuda of our tomorrow. “The question... Read more of this article
Cost Of Education Minister’s Trip To Forum
A trip in January 2020 by Minister of Education Diallo Rabain for the 2020 Education World Forum in London cost $4,144.51, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from January 19, 2020 – January 23, 2020, and the web page listing said, “Minister Diallo Rabain, JP, MP attended the 2020 Education... Read more of this article
RBR Medics Working With St John Ambulance
Medics from the Royal Bermuda Regiment are on standby to treat any injuries suffered by new soldiers at Recruit Camp. But they are also using some of their time to teach at St. John Ambulance to gain more qualifications as instructors through the medical charity. Lance Corporal Siva Senthanmaraikannan, 35, who qualified as an Emergency Medical Responder... Read more of this article
OBA’s Scott: ‘Kevin Has Done A Wonderful Job’
“I am saddened and extremely disappointed to hear of the resignation of Kevin Dallas from the BTA,” Shadow Minister for Tourism, Transport and Regulatory Affairs Leah Scott said, adding that “Kevin has done a wonderful job firmly affixing Bermuda as a premier tourist destination.” This follows after it was announced earlier today... Read more of this article
Sections Of Streets To Close Due To Demolition
There will be road closures and parking restrictions in Hamilton beginning this Friday [Feb 28] due to the planned demolition of the Valerie T. Scott building located on Reid Street. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises the public of road closures and parking restrictions in the City of Hamilton beginning this Friday,... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Feb 26 2020
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 26] include acquisition of property by a non-Bermudian, cancellation of registration and acting appointments. Winklevoss Ltd. Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Cancellation of Registration Notice ID: GN0275/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority Publication... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday February 27
Thursday, February 27 is expected to be windy with a few clouds from time to time, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am and sunset will be at 6.15pm. High tide will be... Read more of this article
