Archive for May, 2021
Lopes Crowned Reserve Champion In Boston
Nicholas Lopes recently made a very impressive start to the Fieldstone Spring Festival 1 Horse Jumping event in Boston. Lopes and Supreme Z were crowned the Low Junior/AO Jumper Class Reserve Champion. They finished second in the Low Junior/AO Jumper 1.20m Class, won the 1.20m Jumper Class, and won the 1.20m – 1.25m Grand Prix Class. Related Stories Bardgett... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Half Marathon Race Course
The race course for this year’s Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby – which takes place this Friday [May 28] - will see runners leave St. George’s and make their way to Bernard Park starting at 8.30am. The event website said, “The race starts at the junction of Duke of York Street and Old Maid’s Lane, St. George [runners may... Read more of this article
Aspen Insurance Appoints William Miller
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced that William [Bill] Miller has been appointed as the new Group Chief Actuarial Officer, effective July 1 2021, subject to immigration approval. A spokesperson said, “Bill joins from KPMG in Bermuda where he is Managing Director, Actuarial, responsible for advising some of the leading international [re]insurers.... Read more of this article
PartnerRe Appoints António Horta-Osório
PartnerRe Ltd. today [May 27] announced that António Horta – Osório has been appointed as an Independent Director to its Board of Directors, effective May 27, 2021 Mr. Horta – Osório joins PartnerRe’s Board and will be Chairman of the Investment Committee and a member of the Underwriting and Risk Committee. He is currently the Chairman... Read more of this article
Cricket: Proctor & Hollis Team Results In UK
Bermudian cricketers Jermel Proctor and Dennico Hollis were in action for their respective teams in the UK. Jermel Proctor Jermel Proctor and his Shrewsbury School 1st XI went down by 25 runs to Myerscough College 1st XI. Myerscough College won the toss and elected to bat, they scored 114/6 in their 20 overs, Luke Young was the top scorer with 33, Larry... Read more of this article
Video: May 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash
School signatures announced, Bermuda Day Showcase will be held this Friday, 3D virtual Bermuda Day images, one new confirmed Covid-19 case, 98 cases announced so far this month as active cases continue to decline, Focus Counselling appoints Danielle Frith and promotes Karla Trott, Dockyard playground to reopen on Friday and Southlands Community... Read more of this article
BMHF Extend Condolences: Chetkowski Family
The Bermuda Mental Health Foundation [BMHF] expressed their condolences to the family of Stanley Chetkowski. A spokesperson said, “The members, directors and officers of The Bermuda Mental Health Foundation are saddened to hear of the passing of Stanley F. Chetkowski. “Stan was a driving force in the formation of the Foundation and was an... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 26 2021
May 26 saw 1,404 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $11,499.00 BD. 204 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 4.5% at $37.25 per share, while another 1,200 shares were traded by Devonshire Industries Ltd, closing up 30.0% at $3.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,557.29, down 3.53% on the day. There was... Read more of this article
Photos: 3D Virtual Pop-Up Bermuda Day Images
To help you celebrate the upcoming Bermuda Day holiday virtually, Bernews created a series of 3D popup images of past Bermuda Day holiday moments, helping to showcase the fun and festivities in a virtual manner. In addition to these 3D virtual popup images, Bernews has just launched BDADay.com, an entire website dedicated to the holiday, and it includes... Read more of this article
Southlands Community Gardens Launched
The newest community garden at Southlands Park has been launched and “there are also several new sites on the horizon as we identify areas in other parishes and work to achieve our goal of a community garden in every parish,” Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. David Burch said. Speaking earlier today, the Minister said, “Good Afternoon.... Read more of this article
Frontline Foundation Launches New Campaign
The Frontline Foundation has launched, with their first project “designed to encourage community protection against the virus with vaccinations, provide an economic injection to local businesses, and show praise and appreciation to the first responders and others at the forefront of the Covid-19 health and economic crisis.” “The Frontline... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: May 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
