Archive for April, 2021
‘Sustainable Investment Framework Navigator’
KPMG has collaborated with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership [CISL] in the development of the Sustainable Investment Framework Navigator [SIFN], “a world-class, leading digital solution that combines academic rigour with industry knowledge and innovative technology.” A spokesperson said, “The project is... Read more of this article
Government Extends Bursary Awards Deadline
The Bermuda Government has extended the application deadline for its Public Service Bursary Award Scheme until May 14, 2021. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government reminded that it is currently accepting applications for the 2021 Public Service Bursary Award Scheme, and has extended the submission deadline to May 14, 2021. “The... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cricket Board Partners With Deloitte
The Executive of the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] announced a partnership with Deloitte Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Through an IAC non-profit opportunity with Deloitte, the BCB has participated in the Impact Every Day skills-based volunteer initiative. The aim of the programme is to build relationships by offering ongoing support to local charities... Read more of this article
Video: Save Our Restaurants Campaign
Noting that there are “more than 2,500 Bermudians employed in the local hospitality industry” and “there is a growing number of locals unemployed,” the Bermuda restaurant industry is asking people to help ‘Save Our Restaurants’. A spokesperson said, “The restaurant industry in Bermuda has issued a rallying cry to the... Read more of this article
SiriusPoint Partner With Hestia Capital
SiriusPoint Ltd announced a partnership with Hestia Capital, the first since SiriusPoint launched in February 2021 as a top 20 global [re]insurer with over $3 billion in capital. Hestia is a Texas-based advisory start-up established by industry executives Jean Francois Bahier and Peter Norris. The company will focus on sourcing and developing structured... Read more of this article
Arch Rules Out Adani Carmichael Coal Mine
Arch Capital Group will not issue any insurance policies covering the controversial Adani Carmichael coal mine in Australia. A spokesperson said, “On behalf of its underwriting operations, Arch Capital Group Ltd. confirms that it has not and will not issue any insurance policies covering the Adani Carmichael coal mine.” According to the... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘Lucrative Contract Without Proper Process’
“How could such a lucrative contract be given to a company without adherence to the proper procurement process, and who was responsible for awarding the contract?” OBA Leader Cole Simons said. Mr Simons said, “It has been exposed that once again, that the PLP government are not playing by the rules, but instead, they continue with increasing... Read more of this article
Watson-Browns Compete In Championships
Logan and Flynn Watson-Brown and their Baylor School swimming teammates recently competed in the 2021 TISCA State High School Championship. Logan Watson-Brown won two gold medals on the opening day, first clocking a winning time of 1:49.28 during the women’s 200 yard freestyle. During the men’s 200 yard freestyle, Flynn Watson-Brown finished fifth... Read more of this article
“We’ve Had To Pay A Total Of Over $20M”
[Updated] “Thanks to the OBA passing the bad airport deal, they forced the government into a contractual obligation,” PLP MP Neville Tyrrell said, adding that ”we’ve had to pay a total of over $20m into a bank account of a wealthy international company since the onset of the pandemic.” PLP MP Neville Tyrrell Mr Tyrrell... Read more of this article
Medeiros Scores In IMG U17 Premier Girls Win
Katelyn Medeiros, Chechulae Dowling, and their IMG Under 17 Premier Division Girls teammates defeated Palm Beach Gardens 2-0. The IMG Academy Under 17 Premier Division team got goals from Medeiros and Lexie Cooper, with Dana Nadda recording an assist. Related Stories Fishel & Seattle Advance To NWSL Playoffs K’Shaela Burch-Waldron Scores For... Read more of this article
Madeiros & Siena Claim MAAC Championship
Shelby Madeiros and her Siena Women’s Tennis teammates brought home their second MAAC Championship in program history, as the No. 3 seeded Saints took down the No. 1 seed Quinnipiac Bobcats by a final score of 4-1 at the Mercer County Park Tennis Center. Madeiros was not in the team, but her teammates started the day strong, winning the opening... Read more of this article
Lewis Competes In Stony Brook Wolfie Invite
Zekiah Lewis and her Quinnipiac track & field teammates competed at the Stony Brook Wolfie Invite. Quinnipiac took a small group of student-athletes to compete on Long Island. Lewis finished in fifth place in the women’s long jump with a leap of 5.12m. Related Stories Dage Minors Attends Panam Athletes’ Forum Donna Raynor Joins NACAC... Read more of this article
