Archive for October, 2020
BEST Unveils “A New Strategy For The Future”
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] has unveiled a new strategy to “guide their ongoing work of ensuring the protection, conservation, and preservation of Bermuda’s natural environment.” A spokesperson said, “One of the island’s leading nonprofit environmental organisations, BEST is pleased to announce a new... Read more of this article
Bermuda On Cover Of Travel + Leisure Magazine
Bermuda is featured in November’s Travel + Leisure magazine, with the cover showcasing a photo taken on the island and the issue including an article highlighting Bermudians who give “travelers an insider’s perspective of the island’s dynamic culture.” The article is titled “Straight from the source,” and states, “From... Read more of this article
Video: Golf Channel Coverage Of Bermuda
The Golf Channel — a part of NBC Sports Group — is covering the Bermuda Championships, and you can take a look at some of their coverage below. The video’s description says, “Peter Malnati has set the early pace at the Bermuda Championship with a sizzling 8-under 63. Golf Central breaks it down.” Related Stories Austin Smotherman... Read more of this article
Video: Rafael Campos Shot Lands Under BBQ
Puerto Rico’s Rafael Campos was one of the golfers in action yesterday [Oct 29] during the first round of the Bermuda Championship, with his opening shot seeing the ball find an unusual resting place. Teeing off on the signature 16th, Campos’ ball went way off the fairway, took an unfortunate bounce, and ended up underneath a barbecue grill as a... Read more of this article
Video: Camiko Smith Makes Birdie On Par 4
Bermuda’s Camiko Smith made a birdie on the par-4 fourth of the Bermuda Championships. Mr Smith, along with Anthony Phipps, and Michael Sims — are the Bermudians who secured a spot in the prestigious golf tournament. The PGA Tour tweeted a video, saying: “Camiko Smith made birdie on the par-4 fourth @Bermuda_Champ, the hole he grew... Read more of this article
Faith Community Leaders On US Election
The leaders of Faith Communities in Bermuda urge residents to offer “thoughts, prayers, or meditation for the people of the United States, as they engage in their General Election.” In a joint statement, the leaders of Faith Communities in Bermuda said, “We, the undersigned leaders of Faith Communities in Bermuda, invite and encourage... Read more of this article
Ministry: 26 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [October 30] with the list indicating that there are three bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 3 runs cancelled this morning, 23 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of 26... Read more of this article
NMAC Offer Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
“Northshore Medical and Aesthetics Center [NMAC] is now offering extracorporeal shockwave therapy, “a non-invasive treatment that delivers low energy, high frequency, sound waves to damaged bone and soft tissue.” A spokesperson said, “After a serious fall in April, Arlene Simmons’ life began to change drastically. “As... Read more of this article
Video: October 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Afiniti to submit approximately 90 applications for staff to work from home in Bermuda, police to conduct road sobriety checkpoints tonight, Ministry welcomes three pupillage recipients, Rodney Smith Jr’s US Green Card denied, new leadership for Bermuda National Trust,‘Taking Off’ highlights security checkpoint and four new confirmed Covid-19... Read more of this article
Stablehouse Raises Over $2M In Seed Funding
Stablehouse has raised $2.18 million in seed funding from Liberty City Ventures, Dragonfly Capital, and other investors. A spokesperson said, “Stablehouse, a pioneering payment and FX exchange platform for stablecoins, has announced seed funding of $2.18 million, with investments secured from Dragonfly Capital, the VC focusing on crypto asset... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Oct 29 2020
October 29 saw 10,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $185,000.00 BD. 10,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 2.8% at $18.50 per share. The BSX finished at 1,973.64, up 0.19% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article
Videos: Bermuda Championship First Round
[Written by Don Burgess] American Peter Malnati leads by one stroke at the PGA Bermuda Championship after the first round at Port Royal. Malnati shot eight under par with nine birdies and boogie on #17. Doug Ghim and Ryan Armour are tied for second after carding 64s. Both players had seven birdies. There is a three-way tie for fourth with Doc Redman,... Read more of this article
