Archive for August, 2022
Video: August 31st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirm death of Malcolm Stovell Jr, Nasir Rudolph & Maya Leighton earn scholarships, students attend DREAM SPARK Summer Camp, Bermuda U17 football team defeat BVI 4 – 0, array of entertainment for Harbour Nights finale, reminder that marine turtles are a protected species and Wallpaper Wednesday features Bermuda’s shoreline are... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Shoreline
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an image showing Bermuda’s shoreline and our always beautiful waters. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You... Read more of this article
Three-Day Mathematics Workshop In October
Teachers can learn more about Singapore mathematics techniques at a three-day workshop at the CedarBridge Academy Cafeteria in October. The Ministry of Education, the Singapore Strategies Math Institute and Deloitte have partnered to deliver the workshop, which runs from October 26 to 28. The daily sessions, running from 10 am to 4 pm, will be led by... Read more of this article
AM Best: Reinsurers Benefit As Market Improves
AM Best has released a new report — ‘ ‘U.S.-Bermudian Reinsurers Benefit as Market Conditions Improve’ — as part of their look at the global reinsurance industry. A statement from the company said, “Despite elevated catastrophe activity, AM Best’s composite of U.S. and Bermudian reinsurers posted an improved underwriting... Read more of this article
Referee Assessors Course Set For September
The Bermuda Football Association’s Referee Committee will hold a week-long assessor course next month. English referee assessor Colin Hills will attend the course, which runs from September 22 to 28 at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence. For more details, call the BFA at 295-2199 or e-mail bfa@bermudafootball.com. Related Stories Malachi Henry... Read more of this article
Kiwon Waldron Continues Competing In Canada
Kiwon Waldron was back in action competing at the Hippodrome 3R Track in Canada in Standardbred Racing. In Heat 3, Waldron and Shemaksmefelunreal finished 6th stopping the clock in a time of 1:59&3. Waldron and Take A Sip finished 5th in Heat 6 clocking a time of 2:09&4. Related Stories Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results Kiwon Waldron Finishes... Read more of this article
Bacardi Unveils Limited-Edition Premium Rum
Bermuda headquartered Bacardí has launched its Reserva Ocho Rye Cask Finish – the second installment in the company’s limited-edition Cask Finish Series. A spokesperson said, “Bacardí rum is closing out National Rum Month with the exciting and highly anticipated launch of Bacardí Reserva Ocho Rye Cask Finish – the second installment... Read more of this article
DARAG Completes North American Transaction
DARAG Group announced the “conclusion of a new agreement with an undisclosed captive insurance company.” A spokesperson said, “The transaction structure was a novation of its 03-06 and 15/16 policy years with primarily workers’ compensation reserves, allowing the counterparty full legal finality with DARAG facing the original fronting... Read more of this article
Sincere Hall Scores In 4-2 Loss To Ipswich Town
Bermuda’s Sincere Hall scored for his Hull City Under-21 team as they played to a 4-2 loss against Ipswich Town Football Club. The Ipswich Town Football Club’s match report said, “Town U21s continued their unbeaten start to the season after coming out on top in a six-goal thriller against Hull at Playford Road. “Goals from Harley Curtis... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 30 2022
August 30 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,454.91, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 70 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 6 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 5 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article
Reminder: Marine Turtles Are A Protected Species
Following a video circulating showing a person hanging on to a turtle, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] reminded the public that marine turtles are afforded protection under the Protected Species Act 2003. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] wishes to remind the public... Read more of this article
Fundraiser For Special Olympics Tennis Team
A Special Olympics Bermuda Tennis Program Delegation is getting set to attend the Special Olympics North America [SONA] Tennis Championships in Hilton Head, South Carolina, with the island to be represented by Bridget Marshall and Micah Lambert and a fundraising event will be held in advance of the competition. A spokesperson said, “Preparations... Read more of this article
