Archive for December, 2020
Queen’s Honours For Andrews & Robinson
Her Majesty The Queen has recognized Meredith Andrews, for services to the environment, and Nikita Robinson, for services to the community in broadcasting, in her annual New Year’s Honours List, with both being awarded the Queen’s Certificate & Badge of Honour. Meredith Andrews The statement said, “Bermudian artist and photographer... Read more of this article
Fleming Re: Innovative Facility For BevCap
Fleming Reinsurance Ltd. announced the creation of a custom reinsurance facility with BevCap P&C Protected Cell, Inc, with the facility aiming to provide “BevCap’s members the ability to eliminate seasoned risks by providing full economic and legal finality and on an annual basis.” A spokesperson said, “The facility provides... Read more of this article
Governor Lalgie Attends Lions Club Fundraiser
Governor Rena Lalgie attended the Hamilton Lions Club Gas O’Rama fundraiser held at Terceira’s Rubis Station. Government House posted the images below online and said, “This afternoon the Governor was delighted to attend the Hamilton Lions Club Gas O’Rama fundraiser held at Terceira’s Rubis Station.” Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article
Preparations For Vaccine Shipment Underway
“Preparations are currently underway for the receipt of the first shipment of the Pfizer vaccine in the New Year,” Minister Kim Wilson said, adding that “among those to receive the first doses will be healthcare workers, essential workers, care home residents and the medically vulnerable.” Speaking at last night’s [Dec... Read more of this article
People Purporting To Be Consumer Officers
“There are some members of the public who are going into retail establishments and saying they are Consumer Affairs Enforcement Officers in order to deceive retailers,” Minister Walter Roban said. Speaking at last night’s [Dec 30] press briefing, Minister Roban said, “I will now move to my Ministry, Home Affairs where fraudulent... Read more of this article
Ten Videos From Past New Year’s Eve Events
While this New Year’s Eve will not exactly be party central — as there is an 11pm to 5am curfew in effect due to the Covid-19 pandemic — many in Bermuda are looking forward to a new year, with the year of 2020 set to go down in history as one of the most notable of all time; with a global pandemic changing so many aspects of our lives. The... Read more of this article
Enstar Reinsurance Of $690M Compensation
Enstar Group Limited announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has signed an agreement with Continental Casualty Company to reinsure a legacy portfolio of excess workers’ compensation business. “In the transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary will assume net insurance reserves of approximately $690 million, relating to 2007 and prior year... Read more of this article
Slideshow: 2020 Bermuda Good News Covers
People in Bermuda faced a difficult year that included the effects of a worldwide pandemic and an Atlantic hurricane season that was so busy it set a new record, and while it may have seemed at times there was not much positive happening, there were actually numerous positive stories in 2020. Even in a very challenging year, ‘Bermudian Excellence’... Read more of this article
December 2020: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Always popular, December’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number of reader’s... Read more of this article
Marsh & Guy Carpenter Donate To BBBS
Marsh and Guy Carpenter announced today that their colleagues in Bermuda donated 88 holiday boxes valued at approximately $8,800, to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda [BBBS]. BBBS is a mentoring program dedicated to helping children and youth realize their potential by facilitating the development of long-term one-to-one relationships. Patrina O’Connor-Paynter... Read more of this article
Video: Dec 31st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Seven new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, Governor Rena Lalgie attends the Gas O’Rama fundraiser, BAMZ to remain closed until January 25, Marsh & Guy Carpenter donate to BBBS, curfew still in place for New Year’s Eve, Stevedoring office closure on New Year’s Eve, and local practitioners offer postpartum support are some of the stories... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 30 2020
December 30 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 1,987.77, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 6 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 5 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article
