Archive for January, 2021

BILTIR Hosts Diversity & Inclusion Seminar

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] recently hosted a diversity and inclusion training seminar for members which was “aimed at tackling unconscious bias in the workplace.” A spokesperson said, “Unconscious bias, also called implicit bias, refers to subconscious preferences that individuals can have for... Read more of this article

Restaurant Weeks Review: Pink Beach Club

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] My third stop for Restaurant Weeks was Pink Beach Club at The Loren. I eat here often for breakfast and lunch, but hadn’t been for dinner in awhile so I was very excited. If you’ve been to Pink Beach Club, you know it’s an open air restaurant. I was a bit nervous to dine there on a cold January night, but there... Read more of this article

Video: Jan 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Winter storm affects island, 3600 remain without power as of this morning, one new confirmed Covid-19 case and 28 active, OBA Leader refutes Premier, 2021 Carifta Swimming Championships postponed, 1,173 people visited hospital due to collisions in 2020, MP Jason Wade said ‘education reform is well underway’, Bermuda Digest of Statistics 2020... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 28 2021

January 28 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,156.71, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 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

AXIS Capital’s Fourth Quarter 2020 Results

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020. Commenting on the fourth quarter 2020 financial results, Albert Benchimol, President and CEO of AXIS Capital, said: “This was a year of tremendous challenge. First and foremost, our thoughts are with the people and families afflicted by COVID-19... Read more of this article

OBA Leader: “I Flatly Refute Premier’s Claims’

[Updated] “I flatly refute Premier Burt’s claims that the One Bermuda Alliance is in agreement with the PLP’s agenda to implement personal income tax,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said. Premier’s Comments Speaking at last night’s PLP Conference, Premier David Burt said, “I look forward to the work of the new Tax Reform... Read more of this article

Covid-19: 489 Results, 1 New Positive Case

There were 489 test results received and one was positive for Covid-19 — which is classified as under investigation — and the island currently has 28 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 489 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and one was positive for COVID-19. The new case is... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: Jan 28 ZBM Evening News

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec... Read more of this article

Conyers Black History Month Essay Competition

In honour of Black History Month, Conyers is launching an essay competition, inviting middle and senior school students to submit an essay on the contribution a black heroine or hero has made to the Bermuda legal system, with a $1,000 prize for the winner. Announcing the competition, Conyers Director Neil Henderson said: “Conyers is committed to... Read more of this article

Zakiya Johnson Lord To Take Part In Panel Today

Bermudian Zakiya Johnson Lord will be part of a panel at 5.00pm Bermuda time today [Jan 28] with the panel aiming to “highlight the LGBTQIA+ community within the Black community.” The Black Voices LGBTQIA website said, “Join us this Black Heritage Month while we highlight the LGBTQIA+ community within the Black community. During this 60-min... Read more of this article

MP Wade: ‘Education Reform Is Well Underway’

[Updated with video] “Education Reform is well underway to ensure a 21st century learning environment for our children is in train,” MP Jason Wade said. Speaking at last night’s PLP Annual General Conference, MP Wade said, “These are exciting times for our education system as we forge ahead with the plans to provide our children a system... Read more of this article