Archive for June, 2022

BEST & BEU Pay Tribute To Stuart Hayward

[Updated] “Bermuda has lost an exceptional champion for our environment with the passing of Stuart Hayward,” Chair of Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] Gail Miller said. “His passion and energy raised awareness among residents of Bermuda on environmental concerns, decisions and impactful issues. Stuart ‘talked... Read more of this article

‘Solar Roof Maintenance’ Company Launches

A new company, Solar Roof Maintenance, has launched to serve the local solar market in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Solar Roof Maintenance technicians can install, repair and maintain all types of solar panels including residential, commercial, industrial and ground mount. The company carries parts and service records for all manufacturers and racking... Read more of this article

Compre Redomiciles To Bermuda

Compre, the international specialist legacy group, today announces its “group holding company has redomiciled to Bermuda and, from 1st July 2022, the group will be supervised and authorised by the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA].” A spokesperson said, “The move to Bermuda is the culmination of Compre’s diversification strategy to broaden... Read more of this article

PwC Bermuda Promote Megan Green To Partner

PwC Bermuda announced that Megan Green has been promoted to partner in the firm with effect from July 1st, 2022. A spokesperson said, “Megan Green, a Bermudian, joined the firm in 2017 as a Director in the Asset and Wealth Management practice. Following on from a very successful start to her career in Australia she returned home to focus on the... Read more of this article

Ashton Bell Wins Muay Thai Title In Iowa

[Written by Stephen Wright] Ashton Bell claimed his second championship title after winning the B Class super-welterweight division at the TBA World Muay Thai Classic in Des Moines, Iowa, last weekend. Bell won all four bouts at the tournament and secured the championship belt after defeating Nebraskan Thien Truong by unanimous decision. The 27-year-old... Read more of this article

Photos, Video, 360: Harbour Nights In Hamilton

Harbour Nights event was held again yesterday evening [June 29] on Front Street in Hamilton, with local artisans, crafters, chefs, entertainers, and more on hand for the public to enjoy. Items on sale including clothing, jewelry, art prints, food, soaps, plants, and more, with a children’s play area also available. Related... Read more of this article

Delayed Opening Of Trading In BF&M Shares

[Updated] Following the company’s announcement yesterday they “initiated a review of strategic alternatives” which “may include the sale of the Company,” the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] delayed opening of trading in BF&M Limited’s shares. The statement said, “BF&M Limited announced yesterday that following... Read more of this article

Latest Bermuda Softball League Results

Hakuna Mata Lions lost to Team Smokey 19 to 9 but still won the B Division title. The Lions’ recent lack of power continued in this contest, with Shannon Raynor [2-3] being the only person to homer for the team. Troy Hall [3-4], AJ Mallory [2-4], and Preston Mallory [2-4] also handled the bat well in the loss. A huge 10-run third inning was fire... Read more of this article

ABIR Welcomes Eva Frazzoni As Summer Intern

Eva Frazzoni has joined the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] as a summer intern. A spokesperson said, “She is one of 57 paid interns at Bermuda’s leading insurers & reinsurers. The Master’s degree student and Bermuda women’s national team footballer will work with ABIR’s Policy and Regulatory Affairs team. “Frazzoni,... Read more of this article

Mid Ocean Named One Of Top 100 Golf Courses

Golf Digest has highlighted the Mid Ocean Club in an article entitled “World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses”. The Golf Digest website said, “The five biennial Golf Digest World’s 100 Greatest Courses rankings—the first was published in 2014—reveal several consistencies. Royal County Down, the top-ranked course for 2022-2023, for instance,... Read more of this article

2022 Caribbean Games Opening Ceremony Held

The opening ceremony for the 2022 Caribbean Games in Guadeloupe was held, with Mikal Dill, Ryan Outerbridge, Liam Flannery, Alexander Miller, and Nicholas Narraway all representing Bermuda at these inaugural Games. A statement from the organisers said, “The excitement and energy could be felt in the stadium as history was made. It was a moment... Read more of this article

June 2022: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”

Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the amazing waters, Tobacco Bay, Somerset Bridge, Warwick Long... Read more of this article