Archive for June, 2023

White Mountains Final Results Of Tender Offer

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. today announced the final results of its cash tender offer. A spokesperson said, “White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. [WTM] today announced the final results of the cash tender offer by White Mountains and its wholly owned subsidiary, WM Hinson [Bermuda] Ltd. to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock, $0.01... Read more of this article

Ministry: 56 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday

[Updated] The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this morning [June 30], with the list indicating that there are twelve bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 12 runs cancelled this morning, 44 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of 56... Read more of this article

Public Warned About ‘Dangerous’ Rip Currents

The Department of Parks advised of an “increased presence of dangerous rip currents at South Shore beaches, especially at Horseshoe Bay Beach.” A Government spokesperson said, “Lifeguards have erected red flags and placed signage at Horseshoe Bay to mark the non-safe swimming areas. “Swimmers are strongly encouraged to exercise... Read more of this article

Union Agreements Result In 2.25% Pay Increase

“I rise today to share the outcome of successful negotiations with our largest Union partners,” Premier David Burt said in the House of Assembly today [June 30], explaining that “while the conditions associated with each agreement may vary,” a 2.25% increase was agreed upon. The Premier said, “The Government of Bermuda... Read more of this article

Butterfield Shortlisted For Trust Company Of Year

Butterfield has been shortlisted for Trust Company of the Year [Large Firm] at the prestigious 2023/24 STEP Private Client Awards. A spokesperson said, “The STEP Private Client Awards are seen as the hallmark of quality within the private client industry. “Open to entrants globally, these prestigious Awards recognise and celebrate excellence... Read more of this article

Human Rights Commission 2022 Annual Report

The Human Rights Commission for Bermuda Annual Report 2022 was tabled in the House of Assembly today [June 30]. A spokesperson said, “The Human Rights Commission [the Commission] for Bermuda announced its Annual Report 2022 was tabled in the House of Assembly today, Friday June 30, 2023 in accordance with Section 30A[1] of the Human Rights Act,... Read more of this article

Video: Interview With Emma Williams

Emma Williams — the daughter of the late Ottiwell Simmons — spoke with documentary producer Rick Richardson about her father, providing some insight into the labour icon. A spokesperson said, “Producers of the documentary, Victory — the story behind the Island-wide strike of 1981 — have scheduled a special screening of... Read more of this article

Parking Swipe Cards Updated For A July 1st Start

The City of Hamilton advised “that the malfunction with the swipe card system for entry and exit in the long-term City parking lots – Bull’s Head, Par-la-Ville and Elliot Street – has been rectified and swipe cards have been updated to accommodate a July 1st start.” A spokesperson said, “Those permit holders that paid for... Read more of this article

Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business

[Updated with live audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [June 30] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Successful Negotiations with Government’s Largest Union Partners, Human Rights Commission-2022 Annual Report and Update on the United Nations Joint Programme: Building Back Equal Through Innovative Finance for... Read more of this article

Richardson & Sealey To Compete In Powerade 5K

[Written by Stephen Wright] Talented teenager Kallan Richardson will be among the runners vying for top honours when he competes in the Powerade 5K Run on Sunday [July 2]. The 17-year-old has emerged as one of the island’s most promising distance runners, finishing sixth in the Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby last month and winning the 16-19 age group. Richardson,... Read more of this article

Harvey And Moore Win Medals At CAC Games

[Written by Stephen Wright] Emma Harvey and Madelyn Moore won medals on the final night of the swimming competition at the Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador. Harvey, who won silver in the women’s 50 metres backstroke on Saturday, finished third in the 50 butterfly in 27.11sec to take bronze. Her teammate Moore came... Read more of this article

Augustus Finishes T9th On Moonlight Tour

Daniel Augustus was back in action on the Moonlight Golf Tour in Florida. Augustus shot a round of 3-over par 74 at the Eagle Dunes Golf Club Sorrento, Florida to finish T9th. The Bermudian golfer finished 6 strokes behind the winner Nicholas Diebel. Related Stories Bermuda Golf Association Team Challenge Begins Mosquera Competes At Lehigh Invitational Godwin... Read more of this article