Archive for May, 2021

St. Regis: We Hope To Inspire, Elevate Luxury

“We hope to inspire and contribute to the local hospitality landscape and help elevate luxury in this iconic leisure destination,” the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts said following the recent opening of their new hotel in St George’s. In announcing the new hotel, the company said, “St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced... Read more of this article

Carla Seely Column: Deciphering Investment Risk

[Written by Carla Seely] Over the course of my twenty-year career in the international financial services industry, I have met many investors—and based on our conversations, I can confidently say that roughly half know what their money is invested in. What’s even more alarming is how limited many are in their understanding of the risks associated... Read more of this article

‘$1.3 Million Spent On Stimulus Projects To Date’

Approximately $1.3 million has been spent on Stimulus Projects to date, the Government said, adding that they believe “these Stimulus Projects will not only help to stimulate economic and job growth, but will also create and enhance its valuable assets.” In an online post, the Bermuda Government said, “A total of approximately $1.3... Read more of this article

Armstrongs Compete In Last Chance Invitational

It was a family affair during the Garden State Track Club’s East Coast Relays and Last Chance Invitational at the Thomas Edison State Park in New Jersey, with Terrance Armstrong and his sons Nathan and Andrew Armstrong all competing on the day. Nathan Armstrong competed in the 1600m where he recorded a winning time of 4:18.61. Andrew Armstrong... Read more of this article

Bulk Carrier Diverts Due To Sick Crew Member

A bulk carrier — that was traveling from Houston to Egypt — diverted to Bermuda to disembark a sick crewmember. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Thursday 20th May, 8:25 am – Meyer’s Agency called RCC Bermuda reporting the U.S. Flagged ship Liberty Glory, would divert to Bermuda to land a sick crewmember. “The... Read more of this article

Column: Biden’s Comments, Business & More

[Opinion column written by Vic Ball] US President Joe Biden recently attacked Bermuda in his first speech at the joint session of Congress on April 28, 2021. He is now added to the long list of US Presidents who have criticized our island for sheltering US corporations from paying their fair share of federal taxes to the American treasury. His exact... Read more of this article

Tyler Butterfield Competes In Tulsa Ironman

The inaugural Tulsa Ironman was held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a star studded field taking part Germany’s Patrick Lange, a two-time world champ, won the event in a time of 7:45:22, and Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield was also in action. Butterfield covered the 2.4 mile swim, 112 miles of bike course, and the full marathon in a time of 8:24:56... Read more of this article

Cricket: Richardson & Jeffers Team Results In UK

Bermudian cricketers Kieron Richardson and Cameron Jeffers were in action for their respective teams in the UK. Kieron Richardson Kieron Richardson and his Warminster Cricket Club 3rd XI teammates went down by 24 runs against Devizes Cricket Club 3rd XI. Warminster won the toss and elected to send Devizes to bat, they bowled them out for 150, Mark Wrigley... Read more of this article

Equestrian: Patrick Nisbett Competes In Belgium

Patrick Nisbett competed in the Azelhof International Horse Jumping event in Belgium. During the 1.25m in 2 phases class, Nisbett and Night Star VD finished 61st after the pair recorded 4 penalty fault points in the first phase and clocked a clear round second phase time of 40.21. Nisbett and Jaccamacca d’Ysenbeeck Z finished 51st competing in the... Read more of this article

Golf: Augustus Begins Competing In Kentucky

Daniel Augustus began competing on the Advocates Professional Golf Association [APGA] Tour Louisville at Vahalla at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Augustus shot an opening-round 7-over par 79 to end the first round T21st, and his scorecard included 2 birdies, 9 pars, 5 bogeys, 1 double bogey, and 1 triple bogey. Daniel Augustus’ APGA... Read more of this article

Canada Biometric Tests Unavailable In Bermuda

[Written by Don Burgess] Students attending Canadian universities will once again need to go to New York for the Biometric Identification Process. A Government spokesperson told Bernews that there is an inability to bring biometric testing to Bermuda, the same as it was last fall. This is due to there still being a ban on business travel for Canadian... Read more of this article

Video: May 25th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Government to allow another pension withdrawal of up to $6,000, two new confirmed Covid-19 cases, two people in hospital, 97 cases announced so far this month as active cases continue to decline, 9,000 vaccine doses sent to Trinidad & Tobago, Government & BPSU reach “a mutual understanding”, bursaries available for BNG summer camp, CURB... Read more of this article