Archive for March, 2020
Argus Donate $10,000 In Gift Cards To WRC
The Argus Group donated $10,000 of MarketPlace gift cards to the Women’s Resource Centre, with an aim to support families experiencing economic difficulties during the Covid-19 pandemic. Alison Hill, CEO of The Argus Group, said: “Argus recognises that in times of financial crisis, the immediate needs of families are for food. In keeping with our... Read more of this article
Garbage And Recycling Schedule For April 2020
The Ministry of Public Works’ Waste Management Section advised of the Garbage and Recycling Schedule for April 2020. A Government spokesperson said, “To prevent rodents, the public is advised to store bagged garbage at their residence in lidded bins. On your scheduled collection day, move your lidded bins or sealed plastic bags curb side for collection... Read more of this article
Minister: Department Of Immigration Updates
The processing of existing applications has resumed with a reduced workforce under social distancing conditions and emergency passports needed for medical purposes are being addressed, Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said today. In providing an update from the Department of Immigration, Minister Caines said:, “The processing of existing... Read more of this article
BHB Offers Telephone Support Line For Families
The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Child & Adolescent Services [CAS] team is offering telephone support for “families with children who are worried or fearful about the Covid-19 pandemic.” A spokesperson explained, “CAS offers mental health services for children up to 18 years old. “Usually delivering services from the Mid-Atlantic... Read more of this article
Norwegian Extends Suspension Of Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today announced an extension of their suspension of all cruise voyages to include voyages embarking between April 12 and May 10, 2020 for its three cruise brands — Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “The extended suspension contributes to the global efforts to contain the... Read more of this article
Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For March 2020
Bernews posted more than 200 videos across our various social networks during March 2020, and the most viewed videos were almost entirely focused on the Covid-19 pandemic, which has dominated headlines worldwide due to the unprecedented and very serious nature. As far as Facebook videos, the top one for the month was a live video of the Government confirming... Read more of this article
Sompo Appoints Michael Carroll As Senior VP
Sompo International Holdings Ltd. has been appointed Michael P. Carroll as Senior Vice President & Deputy Head of Life Sciences for Sompo Global Risk Solutions [GRS]. A spokesperson said, “Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that Michael P.... Read more of this article
New Insurer For Crypto, Cannabis Businesses
Premier David Burt announced that Relm, an insurer that specializes in emerging business categories, has been granted a license by the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA]. A Government spokesperson said, “The new business, which is led by CEO Joe Ziolkowski and Operations Vice President Keyla Roman, is owned by Deltec International Group, a Bahamas-headquartered... Read more of this article
Ascendant Group Announces 2019 Results
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Ascendant Group – the parent company of BELCO — announced their 2019 results, with core earnings of $15.3 million, or $1.60/share, compared to $14.5 million, or $1.49/share, in 2018 and net earnings of $12.4 million, or $1.27/share, compared to $5.4 million, or $0.54/share, in 2018. The... Read more of this article
Airport Passenger Terminal Work Progressing
Bermuda Skyport Corporation Limited has provided a visual update on the progress of work on the new passenger terminal building – which is due for completion this year – as part of the ongoing airport redevelopment project at L.F. Wade International Airport. A spokesperson said, “Work continues at the new passenger terminal building... Read more of this article
March 2020: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
While the island and world are facing unprecedented challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, one thing remains constant, the island’s beauty, and as always, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and various social media accounts seven days a week. Always popular, March’s photos attracted tens of thousands... Read more of this article
Video: March 31st Bernews Morning Newsflash
27 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda with ten having ‘fully recovered’, Butterfield Bank & The Loren to donate free meals, Appleby support restaurants with gift cards, people arrested after break-in at Coconut Rock, Peppercorn Ceremony cancelled, Governor confirms British Airways charter flight, and the Bermuda Pharmacy Group offer... Read more of this article
