Archive for August, 2020
USL Names Zeiko Lewis “Top 10 In Caribbean”
The USL Championship has named Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis as one of the “Top 10 Caribbean Players in the Championship in 2020,” saying that Lewis has become “indispensable for the Charleston Battery.” The USL Championship website said, “With the quality of talent available in the region, and the opportunity the USL Championship... Read more of this article
Bermuda Issues $1.35 Billion Of Senior Notes
The Ministry of Finance announced that Bermuda issued $1.35 billion of two new Senior Notes, stating that “overall debt outstanding increased by approximately $520 million, as a large portion of the proceeds was used to refinance existing debt that were at higher rates.” A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Finance is pleased... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Finalist For Two STEP Awards
Carey Olsen has been named among the finalists for two categories at the 2020/21 STEP Private Client Awards. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen is a finalist for both the International Legal Team of the Year and Contentious Trusts and Estates Team of the Year categories at the 2020/21 STEP Private Client Awards. “The awards, which will take... Read more of this article
Art Display Of Blue Butterflies At Roundabout
An art display of fluttering blue butterflies is featured at the Crow Lane Roundabout in Paget, having been created by local artist Nicky Gurret. A Government spokesperson explained, “Members of the public have no doubt noticed the art display of fluttering blue butterflies, accompanying the zinnia flowers planted in Crow Lane Roundabout, Paget. “In... Read more of this article
UK Court: Two Men Acquitted Of Terror Charges
A Bermuda-born man has been cleared of planning a terrorist attack in the United Kingdom following a trial held at the Old Bailey, while his cousin, also born in Bermuda, was cleared of failing to disclose a plot to authorities. A BBC story said, “A former chicken shop worker has been cleared of planning a drone terrorism attack after a trial at the... Read more of this article
MTM Holds Craig Bean Memorial Tournament
In honour of Craig Bean, Manders Tennis Management [MTM] hosted the Craig Bean Memorial Championships at the Fairmont Southampton last weekend. A spokesperson said, “Manders Tennis Management hosted the Craig Bean Memorial Championships at the Fairmont Southampton last weekend, with Manders proud to be given the opportunity to remember someone... Read more of this article
City Of Hamilton 2019 Financial Statements
The Corporation of Hamilton announced that its audited 2019 Financial Statements have been posted to the City’s website, www.cityofhamilton.bm. City Chief Operating Officer, Dwayne Caines, stated, “The City is held accountable to its rate payers and is pleased to publicly publish its audited financial statements. Here at the City, we are proud... Read more of this article
Video: August 26th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Warwick Christ Church provides 20,000 meals, $18,000 in fines for traffic offences last week, PLP call for OBA’s Leah Scott to apologize, September flight schedule includes JetBlue, Air Canada, Delta & BA, OBA’s Susan Jackson says we should have mail-in voting, PLP’s Jamahl Simmons said the OBA ‘made errors, misleading... Read more of this article
Monument Re, Charles Taylor Group Transaction
Monument Re announced that, subject to regulatory approval, it has agreed to acquire Charles Taylor Group’s Isle of Man operations. which principally comprises its life insurance company, LCL International Life Assurance Company Limited and Charles Taylor Holdings [IOM] Limited. Manfred Maske, CEO of Monument Re Group, said: “We are very pleased... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 25 2020
August 25 saw 1,100 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $5,500.00 BD. 1,100 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd, closing even at $5.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,830.10, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 57 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article
PLP Call For OBA’s Leah Scott To Apologize
Following her remarks in a video today, the PLP called on OBA Deputy Leader Leah Scott to “apologize and retract her comments,” saying that “to question the Premier’s love of Bermuda and commitment to the betterment of Bermudians because of his mother’s heritage is beyond the pale.” A PLP spokesperson said, “In a video... Read more of this article
BCB Top Cricket Players Of The Weekend
Following yet another weekend of Premier and First Division cricket, today we take a look at the top performers. Terryn Fray from Bailey’s Bay was the weekend top performer with a knock of 94 not out against the Somerset Cricket Club, Dominic Sabir was the next highest scorer with 75 runs for the Bermuda Under 19 Team, Kamau Leverock took his season... Read more of this article
