Archive for March, 2020
Monument Re Acquires GreyCastle Holdings
Monument Re announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire GreyCastle Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries, which include GreyCastle Life Reinsurance [SAC] Ltd and GreyCastle Services, from the shareholders of GreyCastle Holdings Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Monument Re announced today that, subject to regulatory approval, it has signed an agreement... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 30 2020
March 30 saw 25,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $49,650.00 BD. 25,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 11.9% at $2.25 per share. The BSX finished at 1,503.66, up 0.32% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Confirm 5 More Covid-19, Total 27
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [March 30] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update 6.39pm: We will post the full statements when able — and you can follow live updates here —... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On Education, Child Care
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on remote learning in our public schools, exams as well as the plans to offer child care for essential services workers. Speaking at this evening’s press briefing, Ministry of Education Diallo Rabain said, “Good Evening. I would like to begin my update by first thanking our school Leaders... Read more of this article
Governor Confirms British Airways Charter Flight
A British Airways charter flight will be bringing Bermudians home, Governor John Rankin confirmed, adding that the precise timing is not yet confirmed, but the flight will stop here, and then go to the Cayman Islands. Speaking at the press briefing this evening [March 30], the Governor said, “The Foreign & Commonwealth Office recognizes the... Read more of this article
Governor John Rankin Visits Regiment Troops
Governor John Rankin today [March 30] toured Warwick Camp and talked to the Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers who are some of the people on the front line of the battle against Covid-19. Mr Rankin said: “I was very pleased to visit Warwick Camp to meet the members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment who are doing so much to assist the island at this challenging... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: March 30 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For March 30 2020
The official Government and Legal notices for today [March 30] include notification of planning applications registered. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised On March 30, 2020 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0353/2020 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday March 31
Tuesday, March 31 is expected to be mostly cloudy skies, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 7.07am and sunset will be at 7.38pm. High tide will be at 1.24am and 1.41pm, while... Read more of this article
Bermuda Pharmacy Group Free Home Delivery
Bermuda Pharmacy Group’s three locations — Par-La-Ville Pharmacy, Point Finger Road Pharmacy, and City Pharmacy — will begin offering free island-wide delivery of “medications and selected front store items” and the new service has created one new job position. A spokesperson said, “During this difficult time we want... Read more of this article
Police Will Not Wear Ties As Part Of Uniform
The police will not be wearing ties as part of their regular uniform “for the foreseeable future.” A police spokesperson said, “As part of our efforts to prevent the potential spread of novel coronavirus [Covid-19], members of the Bermuda Police Service will not, for the foreseeable future, be wearing ties as part of their regular... Read more of this article
OBA Urge Landlords To Help As Much As Can
“I am being contacted several times a day by people who rent homes or business space who are desperate for help as their landlords are not prepared to reduce rent,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said. Mr. Cannonier said, “This is totally unacceptable, especially when you consider two things – the banks have granted a three-month mortgage break... Read more of this article
