Archive for May, 2020
Lido Complex To Host Live Entertainment
Lido Complex will be featuring live entertainment this Friday [May 29] from 5.00pm to 9.00pm at Sea Breeze at Elbow Beach. A spokesperson said, “This Friday at Sea Breeze at Elbow Beach; it will be nice to have some live entertainment again! We have al fresco dining and are also offering beer and a pizza for $25. Mickeys is also open, and you can... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Bermuda College Graduation
[Updated with photos + video] 107 Bermuda College graduates will receive associate degrees, diplomas, or certificates today, with a drive by ceremony set to take place at the College in lieu of the traditional graduation ceremony. A spokesperson said, “107 Bermuda College graduates will receive associate degrees, diplomas or certificates, on... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ On Covid-19 Precautions
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the safety precautions being undertaken by different airports as well as airline companies against Covid-19. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “If you’ve... Read more of this article
100 Women In Finance Holds First Virtual Event
100 Women in Finance in Bermuda successfully hosted its first virtual event on May 18, sponsored by the Bermuda Business Development Agency. A spokesperson said, “Hundreds of members across 100 Women in Finance’s global finance network heard from Eva Yazhari, the visionary CEO of Beyond Capital, an impact investment organization which believes... Read more of this article
Catalina Appoint Hemphill & Foulger
Catalina Holdings Ltd has appointed Bruce Hemphill as Non-Executive Chairman of its Board while Caroline Foulger has been appointed as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director. A spokesperson said, “Catalina Holdings [Bermuda] Ltd [Catalina], an industry leader in the insurance legacy space, announces the appointment of Bruce Hemphill as Non-Executive... Read more of this article
Trump Admin Appoint Lee Rizzuto To Bermuda
Lee Rizzuto– which CNN described as “Trump’s failed nominee to be ambassador to Barbados, who previously spread fringe conspiracy theories and unfounded attacks about Trump’s political opponents” — has been announced as the “next Principal Officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Bermuda.” The U.S. Department... Read more of this article
Video: East End Primary Hold Virtual Parade
[Written by Vejay Steede] Students and staff at East End Primary [EEP] took a stand against the general malaise that has engulfed our country since the Covid19 containment measures came into effect in mid-March. Their joyous protest came in the form of a video produced by a committee of teachers from video clips and pictures provided by members of... Read more of this article
Essent Group Offers 11,000,000 Common Shares
Essent Group has commenced a public offering in which it is offering 11,000,000 common shares. The underwriters will have the option to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,650,000 additional common shares from the Company. “The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering for general corporate purposes, which may include [i] capital... Read more of this article
Rotary Youth Launch Initiative To Help Seniors
Seven young ladies from the Hamilton Rotary Interact Club will be spending their summer connecting with seniors in an effort to provide support during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “A group of dedicated Rotary teens in the Hamilton Rotary Interact Club will be spending their summer connecting with seniors in an effort to provide... Read more of this article
Marilyn Sannemalm Producing Face Masks
St. George’s resident Marilyn Sannemalm has been highlighted for her contribution during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic as she continues to design and produce face masks for the community. A spokesperson said, “The House of Assembly’s Friday, May 8 sitting marked its first for the month of May, Bermuda’s Heritage Month for the year 2020,... Read more of this article
Minister Foggo On Bermuda Day Celebration
[Statement by Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo] As we near the end of a Heritage Month that is quite different from what we’ve experienced in the past, I’d like to begin by praising our community for the ways in which we have exhibited national pride in the midst of our current challenges; and by remembering that Heritage... Read more of this article
MarketPlace Closed For Bermuda Day Holiday
MarketPlace provided information about their opening hours during the upcoming days, including the Bermuda Day holiday on Friday, May 29th. In an online post, the company said, “Our stores will be closed Friday, May 29 to observe the Bermuda Day Holiday.” Related Stories MarketPlace Announces Bermuda Day Hours MarketPlace Bermuda Day... Read more of this article
