Archive for October, 2020
Man Arrested And Replica Firearm Recovered
A 41-year-old man has been arrested and a replica firearm recovered after a “confrontation at a Hamilton Parish residence,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that a 41-year-old male has been arrested and a replica firearm recovered, following a confrontation at a Hamilton... Read more of this article
Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture On November 5th
The Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture Series will be holding an online discussion via Zoom of “Parliament’s 400th Anniversary: A Conversation with the Hon. John J. Barritt and Mr. Arthur Hodgson” on Thursday, November 5th. In an online post, the Bermuda Government said, “The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs invites you to a Bermudian... Read more of this article
Legislature To Convene On Nov 6 In St George’s
The Bermuda Legislature — which was dissolved on August 21st prior to the 2020 General Election — will reconvene this coming Friday [Nov 6] in St George’s. The session will take place in the east end to mark the 400th anniversary of the Legislature, and the official Parliament website describes the history by saying: “Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Sailing: Team Stars+Stripes Win Gold Cup
Skipper Taylor Canfield and Team Stars+Stripes – Mike Buckley, Victor Diaz de Leon, Mike Menninger and Eric Shampain – won the 70th Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing World Championship with a penalty-marred victory over Ian Williams’s Team GAC Pindar. Canfield and crew won three of the four races in winds ranging from 12 to 20 knots... Read more of this article
Everest Re Report Q3 Net Income Of $243.1M
Everest Re Group, Ltd. reported that for the three months ended September 30, 2020, net income was $243.1 million, or $6.07 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $104.4 million, or $2.56 per diluted common share, for the three months ended September 30, 2019. After-tax operating income for the quarter was $97.0 million, or $2.42 per diluted... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting October 31
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday October 31st. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers container ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Vanquish container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly shipping schedule, which is... Read more of this article
Bacardi Names Vergara As President Of Patron
Bacardi Limited announced the appointment of Mauricio Vergara as President and Chief Operating Officer [COO] of Patrón. A spokesperson said, “Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held spirits company, announces the appointment of Mauricio Vergara as President and Chief Operating Officer [COO] of Patrón. A seven-year Bacardi veteran,... Read more of this article
Video: October 31st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Happy Halloween, male injured in stabbing in Southampton, Government said that an “additional $15 million is now required to be paid” to Skyport, Bermuda on the cover of Travel + Leisure magazine, pumpkin decorating display, police to conduct road sobriety checkpoints tonight, $500 prize for holiday wrapping paper contest, Legislature... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 30 2020
October 30 saw 24,632 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $154,911.72 BD. 532 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 10.0% at $25.21 per share, while another 100 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing even at $14.00 per share. 21,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 37.0%... Read more of this article
Videos: Bermuda Championship Second Round
[Written by Don Burgess] The swirling winds sweeping across the Port Royal Golf Course shattered many a player’s dreams today in the PGA Bermuda Championship. Yesterday there were more than 80- players under par. Today? Less than two dozen. Round 2 highlights, video courtesy of the PGA Tour Americans Ryan Armour and Wyndham Clark are tied on... Read more of this article
Bermuda Spa Month Returns This November
Bermuda’s Spa Month returns this November, with “numerous properties offering substantial deals to travellers and residents throughout November.” A BTA spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s spas are gearing up for a month-long promotion of health and wellness, with numerous properties offering substantial deals to travellers and residents... Read more of this article
Bermuda Bar Council Officers & Members
At the Annual General Meeting of the Association held today [Oct 30] provided for by section 5[1] of the Bermuda Bar Act 1974, the membership elected a Bar Council and Officers of the Association for the ensuing year as follows: Officers: President Elizabeth Christopher Vice President Cindy E. Clarke Honorary Secretary George N.H. Jones Members: Kehinde... Read more of this article
