Archive for February, 2021
Enstar Announces ADC Agreement With AXA
Enstar Group Limited announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has signed an agreement to provide adverse development cover to AXA XL, a division of AXA. “In the transaction, Enstar’s subsidiary will cover losses incurred on or prior to December 31, 2019 on a diversified mix of global casualty and professional lines for a premium... Read more of this article
DeRosa Finishes 2nd In SWAC Championships
Tiara DeRosa began competing in the 2021 Southwestern Athletic Conference [SWAC] Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Birmingham Crossplex in Alabama, DeRosa — representing Mississippi Valley State — competed in the shot put, picked up the silver medal finishing 2nd with a top toss of 13.21m or 43 feet, 4.25 inches. Related... Read more of this article
Watson-Brown Concludes SC Championships
Logan Watson-Brown and her Baylor Swimming teammates concluded competing in the 2021 South Eastern Senior Short Course Championships. Watson-Brown took to the pool in the 100 Yard Backstroke Preliminaries where she finished 32nd with a time of 1:00.16. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s Top 10 Photos: Swimming Championships... Read more of this article
Festival: No Live Events, Working On Virtual
Due to the uncertainty about gathering and traveling, the Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts said “it is impossible for the Festival to go ahead as planned this year,” and “as an alternative to live events, the Festival is working to offer a series of exciting virtual events.” A spokesperson said, “Since the arrival... Read more of this article
Congressman Mentions Bermudian Grandfather
While speaking in the U.S. Congress on a Bill to honour one time Bermuda resident Joseph Rainey, U.S Congressman G.K Butterfield mentioned his Bermudian grandfather, noting that he “lived his entire life in St. George.” Congressman Butterfield — whose father Dr. G. K. Butterfield Sr emigrated from Bermuda in the early 1900s —... Read more of this article
Video: February 25 Bernews Morning Newsflash
Teen stabbed at bus terminal, Polish kayaker Aleksander Doba dies on Kilimanjaro, free transport to vaccine appointments for Age Concern members, Dr Malcolm Brock’s Covid presentation, retail sales increased 7% in November, BIMA appoints Grainne Richmond as President, U.S. Congressman mentions Bermudian grandfather, 78 solar panels installed at... Read more of this article
Assured Guaranty Declares $0.22 Dividend
Assured Guaranty Ltd – publicly traded Bermuda-based holding company – declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per common share, an increase of 10% from the quarterly dividend of $0.20 per common share that was declared on November 2, 2020. The dividend is payable on March 24, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 24 2021
February 24 saw 27 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $938.25 BD. 27 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $34.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,400.39, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 58 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda & Pan African
In the first of what will be a new weekly series, Bernews’ first ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ graphic, found below, features a combination of the Bermuda and Pan African Flags in honour of Black History Month. The design below is also available here as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for... Read more of this article
Teen Stabbed At Bus Terminal, Two Arrested
[Updated] Two suspects have been arrested after a 16-year-old male was stabbed at the bus terminal in Hamilton today [Feb 24] with the police confirming that the 16-year-old’s injuries are “described as life threatening.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:00pm today, Wednesday 24th February, 2021, police responded to a report... Read more of this article
Video: Dr Malcolm Brock’s Covid Presentation
Bermudian Dr. Malcolm Brock recently delivered a virtual presentation to the Rotary Club, with his speech entitled “Covid Vaccination: Scientific Basis For Combating Disinformation. According to the Johns Hopkins website, Dr Brock is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Johns Hopkins general surgical residency program... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Increased 7% In November
After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 0.9% in November – the overall volume of retail sales increased 7% when compared to November 2019, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert, JP, MP, released... Read more of this article
