Archive for July, 2020
August 1: Bermuda Red Cross Community Fest
The Bermuda Red Cross is getting set to present a virtual concert dubbed ‘Community Fest’ in celebration of its 70th anniversary on Saturday [August 1]. A spokesperson said, “Community Fest was birthed out a need to harness the community spirit that we, the Island of Bermuda, exhibit when we have disasters. Whilst in the past our disasters... Read more of this article
HSBC “Local Heroes” Winners Announced
Nadanja Bailey, Frank Simmons, Julia Kempe, David Thompson, Alistair Bennet and Jill Bosch de Noya are being celebrated as part of the HSBC “Local Heroes” and “Shop Bermuda” campaign. A spokesperson said, “In June, HSBC Bermuda announced a joint “Local Heroes” and “Shop Bermuda” campaign initiative, designed to celebrate the spirit... Read more of this article
AXIS Capital Reports Second Quarter Results
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. Commenting on the second quarter 2020 financial results, Albert Benchimol, President and CEO of AXIS Capital, said: “This was a solid quarter highlighted by continued positive momentum in the underlying performance of our Company. “We’re... Read more of this article
PartnerRe Reports Q2 & Half Year 2020 Results
Bermuda-based PartnerRe Ltd. reported a net income available to common shareholder of $229 million for the second quarter of 2020. The company said, “PartnerRe Ltd. [the Company] today reported net income available to common shareholder of $229 million for the second quarter of 2020, which included net realized and unrealized investment gains... Read more of this article
Video: Ottiwell Simmons Centre Groundbreaking
[Updated] Premier David Burt, Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. David Burch and Mr. Ottiwell Simmons attended the groundbreaking of the Ottiwell A. Simmons International Arbitration Centre held yesterday. At the event, Premier Burt said, “I would like to say welcome to my Ministerial colleagues, the team from Milhouse and certainly the guest... Read more of this article
Condolences On Passing Of Mr. Owen Arthur
“A leader of great distinction in the Caribbean Region and beyond,” Premier David Burt said after the sudden passing of Mr. Owen S. Arthur, former Prime Minister of Barbados. Mr. Arthur led Barbados for an unprecedented three consecutive terms from 1994 to 2008. Premier Burt continued, “Owen Arthur was a pioneer of modern Caribbean leadership... Read more of this article
BAMZ Not Hosting Summer Camp Groups
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] will not be hosting visiting camp groups this summer. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo regrets to inform the public that visiting camp groups cannot be accommodated this summer for public health reasons. “Indoor and outdoor spaces... Read more of this article
Three Videos: Cup Match Cricket Discussions
Two Bernews News & Views panel discussions took place yesterday [July 28] focusing on the historic aspects of Cup Match as the holiday approaches. In one installment of Bernews News & Views, we heard from Cup Match legends Janeiro Tucker and Clay Smith. Another BNV edition heard from the oldest living presidents of St. George’s Cricket Club... Read more of this article
Equestrian: Burch Begins Competing In Germany
Raishun Burch began competing in the Back To The Timing International Horse Jumping Event at Lindlar in Germany. During the Springprüfung Kl.L Class, Burch finished 3rd riding Fiona H 3 after the pair had a clear round time of 61.61. Burch, in the same Class and on Carrera K, finished 35th after they clocked a time of 70.20, but they had 4 penalty... Read more of this article
Video: July 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash
HSBC Bermuda Cup Match Motorcade, Somerset wins Ocean View Golf Cup Match, Mary Prince Emancipation Park Sign unveiled, Priel Minors selected to attend virtual coding camp, Djair Parfitt-Williams scores in Fylkir win, MarketPlace extends discount until September, Keep Bermuda Beautiful hosting logo design contest, BPS Witness Appeal to murder... Read more of this article
Covid-19 Emergency Order Extended: 60 Days
The Public Health [COVID-19] Emergency Order 2020 has been extended for 60 days. The regulations state, “Whereas the Public Health [COVID-19] Emergency Order 2020 declared a public health emergency with effect from 6am on 30 June 2020; And whereas the Minister of Health, after consultation with the Chief Medical Officer, has determined that it is... Read more of this article
RenaissanceRe Reports Second Quarter Results
RenaissanceRe Holdings reported net income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $575.8 million, or $12.63 per diluted common share, in the second quarter of 2020, compared to net income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $367.9 million, or $8.35 per diluted common share, in the second quarter of 2019. Operating income available... Read more of this article
