Archive for October, 2020
$40,000 In Receipts For Taste Of Bermuda
The receipts submitted over the three day Taste of Bermuda event came to $40,000, almost 2,500 people attended, 18 gallons of fish chowder were served, and 6.5 gallons of hand sanitizer distributed. These were some of the numbers provided by the City of Hamilton following the recent Taste of Bermuda drive in culinary event. A spokesperson said, “With... Read more of this article
Conor White Signs With X Speed Cycling Team
Bermuda’s Conor White has signed with X Speed United Continental Cycling Team for 2021. In an online post, X-Speed United said, “With our team roster now almost at a close for 2021, we are proud to announce what will be our official 16 rider line up. Based across 8 different countries worldwide, these guys will make up and unify the X –... Read more of this article
“Man On The Run” To Take Place On Nov 8th
The “AXA Man On The Run” 5K walk/run will be held on Sunday, November 8th, with the proceeds set to be donated to Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre. A spokesperson said, “AXA XL Bermuda is challenging men to go the distance and stop men dying too young! In a year where the pandemic has prevented men from attending regular health checks,... Read more of this article
Column: Upcoming U.S. General Elections
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] 2020 has been exceptional in many ways; with COVID 19 and the uncommon drama of the upcoming U.S. General Elections The Pandemic spread across the globe, with varied impacts in different jurisdictions. Most countries responded reasonably. However, the United States, with less than 5% of the world’s population,... Read more of this article
One Launches New Data Roaming Packs
One Communications has launched new data roaming packs, with the company saying that an $8 Carry-On Auto Pack provides a “generous, automatic bucket of data on a daily basis in almost any country.” A spokesperson said, “Travelling just became more affordable than ever for One Communications mobile customers with the launch of Carry-On... Read more of this article
RenaissanceRe Reports Third Quarter Results
RenaissanceRe Holdings reported net income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $47.8 million, or $0.94 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of 2020, compared to $36.7 million, or $0.83 per diluted common share, in the third quarter of 2019. Operating loss attributable to RenaissanceRe common shareholders was $131.7... Read more of this article
MediaAlpha Prices Initial Public Offering
MediaAlpha has priced an initial public offering of 9,250,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a price of $19 per share. A spokesperson said, “White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. announced today that MediaAlpha, Inc. [MediaAlpha] priced an initial public offering of 9,250,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a price of $19 per share. “The... Read more of this article
Day 2: Bermuda Gold Cup & Open Match Racing
The second day of the 70th Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing World Championship took place yesterday. The southwesterly wind between 10 and 16 knots propelled six crews into the Quarterfinal Round. Chris Poole’s Riptide Racing, Phil Robertson’s China One Ningbo and Eric Monnin’s Capvis Swiss Match Race Team advanced from Group A while... Read more of this article
Commercial, Continental Bowling League Results
Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw Sweet Life defeat Cool Runnings 4 – 0, the Ten Pins defeat the Spinners 3 – 1, while B.T.C. defeated the Braves 3 – 1, Spare Me defeated Who Gives A Split 3 – 1, the Super Stars defeated the Secret Weapons 3 – 1 and the Pin Pushers defeated the Sunset 3 – 1. Women’s High Scratch... Read more of this article
Golf Championship 1st, 2nd Round Tee Times
The 2020 Bermuda Championship First & Second Round Groupings have been released with the tournament scheduled to tee off on Thursday, October 29th. Padraig Harrington, Matt Jones, and Kelly Kraft will get the tournament underway on the number one tee box at 7:35am, with the threesome of Alex Cejka, Tommy Gainey, and Maverick McNealy beginning at... Read more of this article
Dynamic Urology To Provide Free Screenings
Dynamic Urology Services [DUS] will be providing free prostate screenings for men ages 40 and up from November 1 to November 30. A spokesperson said, “Dynamic Urology Services [DUS] announce the Movember Free Screening Initiative. Dynamic Urology will be providing free prostate screenings for men ages 40 and up. The screenings consist of a simple... Read more of this article
Video: October 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Cole Simons to be the new OBA leader, new Raz Halloween animated special II, OBA to hold election for party chairperson, Historic Land Losses Commission, Green family donates $10,000 for meal programme, new digital mammography equipment, Justin Donawa signs with Solihull Moors and one new confirmed Covid-19 case in Bermuda are some of the stories... Read more of this article
