Archive for January, 2022
Everest Group Signs UN Sustainable Principles
Everest Re Group has become an official signatory of the UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance [PSI], a “global framework for a sustainable insurance industry developed through partnership between risk management leaders and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative.” A spokesperson said, “The company is one of 12... Read more of this article
Court Dismisses Appeal For Sexual Assault
The Court has dismissed an appeal by Jamel Simons, who was convicted of a sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl that took place in 2002. The ruling said, “This is an appeal against Magistrate Mr. Khamisi Tokunbo’s finding of guilt against the Appellant on Information to a charge of sexual assault, contrary to section 323 of the Criminal Code. “On... Read more of this article
Photos: Spittal Pond Nature Reserve In Smiths
In the first of our five-part series for 2022 World Wetlands Day, we take a look at the Spittal Pond Nature Reserve, one of the most well known wetlands areas in Bermuda. Declared a “Wetland of International Importance” in 1999, Spittal Pond is the only Bermudian example of a non-tidal, permanent, shallow and brackish lagoon with fringing... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 28 2022
January 28 saw 17,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $102,000.00 BD. 17,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,665.22, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 63 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the... Read more of this article
Video: Jan 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Full bus schedule to resume on Monday, Skyport releases flight schedule for February, BWS issue Gale Warning for today, Government reviewing regulations with a ‘view to making adjustments from February 4′, new vaccination stats released, Court dismisses appeal for sexual assault, Spittal Pond Nature Reserve, Coldwell Banker welcomes... Read more of this article
Coldwell Banker Welcomes Campbell & Pitcher
Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty has welcomed two new real estate agents, Vance Campbell, Jr. and Sergio Pitcher. A spokesperson said, “Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty welcomes two new real estate agents, Vance Campbell, Jr. and Sergio S. Pitcher. Vance is a Professionally Qualified Accountant with thirty years post qualification experience across a... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Jan 28 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
Football: FA Challenge Cup Draw Held
The Bermuda Football Association held the FA Challenge Cup Draw today [Jan 28] for the first round of the FA Challenge Cup. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] Competitions Committee held the FA Challenge Cup Draw today for the first round of the FA Challenge Cup, at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence. The 16 teams drawn... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 28 2022
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Jan 28] include contracts valued $50,000 or more, acting appointments, appointments, notification of planning applications registered and large group exemption. Public Access to Information [Contracts Valued $50,000 or More] [Regulatory Authority of Bermuda] Notice Notice Type: Government Notice Notice... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday January 29
Saturday, January 29 is expected to be cloudy, periods of rain/showers, chance thunder, easing late, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 86%. Sunrise will be at 7.15am and sunset will be at 5.49pm.... Read more of this article
Changes To Fight Night Champion Announced
A total of four changes have been made to the match-ups for the upcoming Fight Night Champion event in Dockyard. Dylan Rushton from Canada will face Nikki Bascome in the main fight of the night, Rushton who has had 18 fights since 2017 will be up against Bascome who has had 10 fights since 2014. Rushton has won 4 fights, he has been defeated 11 times,... Read more of this article
Full Bus Schedule To Resume On Monday
The Department of Transportation [DPT] advised that the “full bus schedule will resume on Monday, January 31.” A spokesperson for the Department said, “The regular weekday public bus schedule will resume operating as of Monday morning. We wish to thank the public for their patience and apologize for the inconvenience caused by the reduced... Read more of this article
