Archive for November, 2021
Bermuda Sandcastle Supports Special Olympics
The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition organisers recently showed their support for the upcoming Special Olympics Bermuda Polar Plunge with a special sculpture, with the charitable event set to be held on December 4. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the graphic and photos online, saying, “This week’s build is all about feeling the chill... Read more of this article
Video: Nov 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
18 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, 27-year-old man injured in shooting, multiple shootings in last 35 days, BTA welcome new antigen arrival test policy, BELCO commences work on Asset Retirement Project, BILTIR: Economic & social benefits for Bermuda, GC donates to Friends of Bermuda Railway Trail and Special Olympics Caribbean Inclusive... Read more of this article
Black Pony Gallery Hosts Charles Zuill Exhibition
Black Pony Gallery is presenting Memory & Mark-making, a new series of metalpoint drawings by local artist Charles Zuill, with the online solo exhibition presents 14 original artworks that demonstrate the use of silver, gold, copper and brass to draw. The exhibition runs November 29 – December 15, 2021. Eclipse, 2021. Brass and silverpoint on... Read more of this article
Convex Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurer Status
Convex Group Limited today announced that Convex Insurance UK Limited [CIL] and Convex Reinsurance Limited [CRL] received approval from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners [NAIC] and the California Department of Insurance to operate as a reciprocal jurisdiction reinsurer, effective from 1 January 2022. A spokesperson said, “This... Read more of this article
City Announces 12 Days Of Giving Initiative
The City of Hamilton announced its latest holiday giveaway campaign –- the City’s 12 Days of Giving — with a variety of prizes on offer. A spokesperson said, “As we embrace the spirit of the holiday season, the City of Hamilton is excited to announce its latest holiday giveaway campaign – the City’s 12 Days of Giving. From December... Read more of this article
Age Concern: 10% Discount On SOL Fuel
Age Concern Bermuda announced the launch of their annual SOL Fuel campaign, in which Age Concern members receive 10% off all fuel purchases from all SOL Gas Stations across the island. A spokesperson said, “The campaign begins today, Tuesday, November 30th, and will continue every Tuesday over the following 12 weeks, ending on February 22nd, 2022.... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 29 2021
November 29 saw 54,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $94,107.00 BD. 54,000 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing down 2.2% at $1.75 per share. The BSX finished at 2,710.88, down 0.01% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article
Court Street Christmas Market On Dec 5th
The merchants of Court Street will host their Court Street Market Christmas Extravaganza this Sunday [Dec 5], and again on Sunday, December 19th. A spokesperson said, “Over 50 merchants and vendors will be set up on Court Street between Dundonald and Elliott Streets, selling a mixture of merchandise perfect for holiday gifts. As an added bonus,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Karting Club Weekend Race Results
The Bermuda Karting Club 2021-2022 – Trophy Day #2 which was the Team 9 Lives Racing Shootout Race 2021, took place at the RUBiS Southside Raceway. The Tag Senior Class saw Blake Horseman in the winner’s circle in all three races, while the L206 Senior Class saw two different winners, Jason North, won races two and three, after Scott Barnes took... Read more of this article
Video: Part I Angel Tree | Part II Environment
This evening’s [Nov 29] Bernews News & Views will be a two part episode, with Patrina Paynter and Lindsay Simmons set to discuss the Angel Tree Christmas project for kids, while Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban will discuss the Seabased energy project, COP26 and other green initiatives. The live video will start at around 8pm Related... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 29 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 30... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 18 New, 33 Active, None In Hospital
The Ministry received 6804 test results – spanning 4 days — and 18 were positive, so there are now 33 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 6804 test results, and 18 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.3%. “These results are from testing... Read more of this article
