Archive for December, 2020
ICO Decision: PATI Request To Legislature Office
Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued a decision which addressed the parliamentary privilege exemption for the first time, with the decision considering an internal review in response to a PATI request asking for records relating to the work of the Parliamentary Joint Select Committee on the December 2nd, 2016 incident at the House of... Read more of this article
Papadopoulo Named President & CUO Of Arch
Arch Capital Group Ltd. today [Dec 29] announced that Nicolas Papadopoulo will be promoted to the position of President and Chief Underwriting Officer, effective January 1, 2021. A spokesperson said, “Papadopoulo joined Arch in 2001 and currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Arch Worldwide Insurance Group and Chief Underwriting Officer for Property... Read more of this article
Rare Bermuda ₤10 Banknote Being Auctioned
Live bidding will begin on January 7, 2021 for a rare ₤10 Bermuda banknote from 1964, with the auction expected to reach bids of up to $3,000. The description of the note on WorldBanknoteAuctions.com says, “Highest denomination of the pre-decimal series and very scarce in all grades. Photo courtesy World Banknote Auctions: “According... Read more of this article
Sussex Features Rawlins In “Top Performers”
Sussex Cricket recently featured Bermuda’s Delray Rawlins in their “2020 Top Performers” with the club saying that “Delray Rawlins has shown glimpses of his incredible talent with the bat numerous times over the last three seasons, but it was also his ability with the ball which gained attention this year.” The story on... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Competes In Daytona Kart Week
Scott Barnes recently began competing in the World Karting Association Daytona Kart Week. Barnes started the Senior Class in 15th and finished tenth out of 33 drivers, with Barnes saying, “Not bad for the first time racing this track.” Barnes then started the Masters Class in second, falling to third before retaking second position on the fifth... Read more of this article
St. Georges Foundation Ends Lease Agreement
The St. George’s Foundation has announced its decision to end its 18-year-old Queen’s Warehouse lease agreement on December 31, 2020. A spokesperson said, “The St. George’s Foundation bids farewell to the Queen’s Warehouse as it transitions the building back to the Corporation of St. George on 31 December 2020. “After concluding... Read more of this article
Swimming: Bermuda Long Course Records
As the year draws to a close we take a look at Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association records that have stood for more than a decade, with a look at the Long Course Records below. Kiera Aitken is the Women’s 100m Freestyle record holder with a time of 56.99, set back on July 31st, 2009 during the World Championships in Rome, Italy. With a time of 4:34.90,... Read more of this article
Video: Dec 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirm that a 26-year-old man was shot last night, Royal Bermuda Regiment Soldiers Sergeant Damir Armstrong and Corporal Nathan Frick honoured for courage, NBCLX features ‘Work from Bermuda’ and W. R. Berkley Corporation launches Lifson Re are some of the stories in this morning’s [Dec 29] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning Newsflash... Read more of this article
Police Confirm: 26-Year-Old Man Shot
[Updated] The police are responding to some form of an incident in the Court Street area this evening [Dec 28]. There are multiple police vehicles and officers on scene, and part of the street is cordoned off with crime scene tape. Further confirmed details are limited at this time, however we have asked the police for comment, and will update as able. Update... Read more of this article
Two RBR Soldiers Honoured For Courage
Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers have been awarded Commander-in-Chief Commendations for bravery. Sergeant Damir Armstrong was honoured for his leadership and swift reaction on the night two soldiers were hit by a car at a Covid-19 curfew vehicle checkpoint, with one suffering almost-fatal injuries. Corporal Nathan Frick of the Royal Bermuda Regiment... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday December 29
Tuesday, December 29 is expected to see sunny breaks, with a chance of a shower or two, mainly at night, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will be at 5.23pm.... Read more of this article
W. R. Berkley Corporation Launches Lifson Re
W. R. Berkley Corporation today [Dec 28] announced the launch of Lifson Re Ltd, a special purpose insurer registered in Bermuda, and licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. The report said, “Lifson Re has been capitalized with more than $250 million of equity from a small group of sophisticated global investors with long-term investment horizons,... Read more of this article
