Archive for October, 2021
Video: Golf Channel Spotlights Brian Morris
The Golf Channel has highlighted Bermudian Brian Morris who will be making his PGA Tour debut at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. The Golf Channel story said, “On Dec. 23, 2019, Brian Morris received the kind of news that changes a person. He was told he had terminal Stage IV brain cancer. But for those who know the 54-year-old head professional,... Read more of this article
92,770 Total Vaccinations, 70.4% Had One Dose
As of October 23rd, Bermuda has administered a total of 92,770 vaccinations — an increase of 3,741 from the week prior – and 70.4% of the population has received one dose. The increase of 3,741 from the week prior is substantially higher than past weeks — which have been under 1,000 per week for some time — and while not stated,... Read more of this article
NBC Boston Hires Glenn Jones As News Anchor
NBC10 Boston / WBTS today announced that Bermudian Glenn Jones has been named anchor and reporter for NBC10 Boston News and NECN. Mr Jones begins his new role on Monday, November 1 and will make his on-air debut later in the month. “Glenn is a very talented journalist. I’m thrilled to welcome him to our NBC10 Boston news family and look forward... Read more of this article
$281K Donated For Antigen Tests For Students
Bermuda’s international business community has joined forces to contribute approximately $281,000 towards the cost of antigen lateral flow Covid-19 tests for public school students, noting that this will provide just over 99,000 test kits. A spokesperson said, “Member companies of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR], the... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Man’s Death Following Collision
The police have confirmed the death of 30-year-old Tilhan Chitrananda following a collision yesterday [Oct 27] on North Shore Road. The death of Mr Chitrananda, a Sri Lankan national, marks the 13th road fatality of 2021. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the thirty 30-year-old man transported to hospital in an... Read more of this article
Moore Wins Second Swimmer Of Week Award
Bermuda’s Madelyn Moore has won the Western Athletic Conference Swimmer of the Week award for the second time this season. She competes for the University of Northern Colorado, and their announcement said, “Northern Colorado Swim and Dive has participated in three meets, and three times a Bear student-athlete has been selected as the Western Athletic... Read more of this article
Police: ‘Cease & Desist’ Sharing False Message
The police have urged the public to “cease and desist from sharing a WhatsApp message” in which a male makes false allegations against a person in connection with the fatal shooting at Robin Hood, noting that it places this “person’s safety and well-being at serious risk.” This follows after the shooting at Robin Hood in which... Read more of this article
Butterfield Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited has announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021 A spokesperson said, “Net income for the third quarter of 2021 was $39.8 million, or $0.80 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $39.6 million, or $0.79 per diluted common share, for the previous quarter and... Read more of this article
Results: MTM Open Championships Day Three
Following a completely washed-out day, the MTM Open Tennis Championships resumed at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. In Elite B Division action, Darren Woods defeated Dexter Snaith in straight sets 6-1, 6-4, while Chris Weeks defeated Tristan Petit 6-1, 6-1. Tariq Simons and Tobiah Goodchild defeated Muhammad and Numair Khan in Elite B Doubles... Read more of this article
AXIS Capital Holdings 2021 Third Quarter Results
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021. Commenting on the third quarter 2021 financial results, Albert Benchimol, President and CEO of AXIS Capital, said: “Once again our industry was challenged by severe weather events and our focus continues to be on supporting our clients and the... Read more of this article
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Rembrandt
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of Rembrandt Insurance Company, Ltd. [Bermuda], a captive [re]insurer of Vitol Holding B.V. [Vitol], a group engaged in the trading of petroleum-related products. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The... Read more of this article
Column: When Retirement Is Chosen For Us
[Written by Carla Seely] Please Note: This article is not intended to discriminate based on age or the challenges that a mature employee might face; this article is intended to help one prepare should retirement happen earlier than expected. Perhaps you’re in the latter stages of your career and are consciously developing a succession strategy for... Read more of this article
