Archive for January, 2021
DUS Screened 88 Men During ‘Movember’
In November, Dynamic Urology Services [DUS] announced their Movember Free Screening Initiative which offered free prostate screenings for all men in Bermuda, aged 40 and up. The screenings consisted of a simple blood test and a prostate exam. A spokesperson said, “Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer for men worldwide and like many... Read more of this article
Everest Re Preliminary Q4 & Full Year Results
Everest Re Group announced preliminary financial results in advance of its full quarterly and full year earnings to be released on February 8, 2021. A spokesperson said, “Inclusive of the items noted below, Everest expects to report full year 2020 net income of $475-$525 million and operating income of $275-$325 million. “Everest is estimating... Read more of this article
RenaissanceRe Reports Fourth Quarter Results
RenaissanceRe Holdings reported net income available to RenaissanceRe common shareholders of $189.8 million, or $3.74 per diluted common share, in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to $33.8 million, or $0.77 per diluted common share, in the fourth quarter of 2019. Operating loss attributable to RenaissanceRe common shareholders was $77.1 million,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 26 2021
January 26 saw 712 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $23,334.60 BD. 700 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing EVEN at $33.00 per share, while another 12 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing at an even $20.49 per share. The BSX finished at 2,156.71, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 decline, and... Read more of this article
Ministry: 22 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday
[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for tomorrow morning [January 27] with the list indicating that there are nine bus runs cancelled so far. Update Jan 27, 4.20pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 9 runs cancelled this morning, 13 cancelled this afternoon, for a total... Read more of this article
Finance Offices To Close At Noon On Wednesday
The Ministry of Finance’s offices will close at noon tomorrow [Jan 27] to allow staff to attend the virtual funeral service for the late Financial Secretary Anthony Manders. A Government spokesperson said, “Out of respect for the late Financial Secretary, Mr. Anthony Manders, the Ministry of Finance Headquarters and by extension, all departments... Read more of this article
BTA Promotes Tracy Berkeley To New CAO Role
The Bermuda Tourism Authority promoted Tracy Berkeley to the newly created senior leadership post of Chief Administration Officer. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] welcomes the appointment of Tracy Berkeley, to a newly created senior leadership post, Chief Administration Officer [CAO]. Berkeley joined the BTA one year... Read more of this article
BHB: More Visitors Allowed From Wednesday
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that “given the return to a lower prevalence of Covid-19 in Bermuda, it will allow more visitation from Wednesday 27 January 2021 for acute care and long term care patients.” “Key changes include two visitors allowed at any one time for acute care patients in the ACW, one visitor at any time... Read more of this article
BTA Appoint New Chief Sales & Marketing Officer
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has appointed Douglas Trueblood as the new BTA’s Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority announced Douglas Trueblood today as the organisation’s next Chief Sales and Marketing Officer [CSMO], filling a key post left vacant November 30, 2020. “Trueblood,... Read more of this article
Govt Advisory: ‘Private Vehicles Used For Hire’
The Ministry of Transport advised that “private vehicles used for hire are unregulated, and as such, have the potential to put riders at risk” and also noted that “under section 26 [1] of the Motor Car Act 1951, the use of private vehicles for hire or reward is illegal.” A Government spokesperson said, “For the safety and... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Jan 26 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
Weather Forecast For Wednesday January 27
Wednesday, January 27 is expected to see some sunny breaks with occasional rain or showers, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. The relative humidity is expected to be near 87%, and sunrise will be at 7.16am and sunset will be at 5.47pm. High tide will be at 7.32am and 7.52pm,... Read more of this article
