Archive for August, 2020
Lindo’s Extend Discount Days Until End Of 2020
Lindo’s will be extending their three times a week 5% discount days until the end of 2020. A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda finds its feet during this new normal, Lindo’s is pleased to be able to support its community by extending the thrice a week discount days through to the end of 2020. “It is our hope that by continuing to offer... Read more of this article
Video: August 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Hamilton Princess to re-open on August 28, PLP announce two more candidates – Anthony Richardson & Owen Darrell, Bermuda issues $1.35 billion of Senior Notes, Allied World support businesses, USL names Zeiko Lewis “Top 10 in Caribbean”, Charity Golf Day for Private Ndavyah Williams, BNV Sports with Naquita Robinson & David Bascome, BELCO... Read more of this article
Appleby, AGS To Sponsor Trusts Conference
Appleby and Appleby Global Services [AGS] will be the Gold sponsors of the Transcontinental Trusts International Bermuda Conference, which will be held virtually from September 2 – 4. A spokesperson said, “Appleby and Appleby Global Services [AGS] are, once again, proud to be Gold sponsors of the Transcontinental Trusts International Bermuda... Read more of this article
Somers Reports Quarterly Net Income: $39.7M
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited reported their latest results. The filing stated: Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, today announces net income of $39.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, NAV per share of $17.61, an increase of 12.0% over the quarter, and shareholders’ equity... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 26 2020
August 26 saw 10,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $27,600.00 BD. 10,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $2.76 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
Video: Cov360′s Covid-19 Journey Of Bermuda
A video entitled “The Covid-19 Journey of Bermuda” has been posted online, saying “this short documentary answers critical questions concerning what Bermuda has done to curb the impact of Covid-19.” The video was posted on YouTube by Cov360, and the description says, “What is Bermuda doing differently? How have they survived the... Read more of this article
BELCO Engages Company To Test Emissions
BELCO has engaged a company to test the emissions from the North Power Station, and said they will be carrying out tests this week “which may result in smoke and potentially soot being emitted from the North Power Station exhaust stack.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today advised that Burmeister... Read more of this article
3 Bermudians Awarded Butterfield Scholarships
The Bank of Butterfield today [Aug 26] announced the recipients of its 2020 scholarships, including three Bermudians: Chanah Bremar, Jaiden Furbert-Jacobs, and Ryan Grant as well as bursaries to local students: Alneisha Outerbridge and Jordan Etemadi. A spokesperson said, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited [Butterfield] today announced... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 769 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 769 test results received today and none were positive for Covid-19, so Bermuda has had a total of 168 total confirmed positive cases thus far, with 8 of the cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 769 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had... Read more of this article
PLP: Scott’s “Donald Trump-Style Birtherism”
“To date, Leah Scott has not apologized for her Donald Trump-style birtherism,” PLP candidate Jason Wade said today, adding that “the OBA has not taken down or edited the video to remove” it. This follows after the PLP called for OBA Deputy Leader Leah Scott to “apologize and retract her comments”, which were made... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: August 26 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
OBA: Premier ‘Failed To Keep’ Promises
[Updated] “The Premier has made big promises and failed to keep them,” the OBA said today. A spokesperson said, “At his press conference today, the Premier said his Government had kept its promises, yet the reality is that he has repeatedly over-promised and under-delivered. “In 2018, the Premier unveiled a series of MOUs with fintech... Read more of this article
