Archive for February, 2024
Bermuda Arts Centre To Hold ’6×6′ Art Show
The Bermuda Arts Centre will open its ’6×6′ art show on Friday [March 1], featuring 170 pieces of art priced at $66 each. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre is excited to invite the public to their upcoming show ’6×6′. “The show is this Friday, March 1, 2024 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. It will be held... Read more of this article
Football: Rhode Island Defeat Bermuda Select
The Bermuda Select and Rhode Island FC took to the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Center for their second match, with Rhode Island coming away with a 5 – 1 victory. Rhode Island held a 2 – 1 lead at the half, with Blaiz Hall scoring for the Bermuda Select, while Rhode Island got single strikes from Albert Dikwa and Issac... Read more of this article
Bowling: Too Legit, Secret & D’Rollerz Win
Commercial Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw fourth-placed Too Legit To Split defeat fifth-placed Spare Parts 4 – 0, league leaders Secret Weapons defeat sixth-placed Who Gives A Split 3 – 1, and third-placed D’Rollerz defeat seventh-placed Bailey’s Bay Strikers 3 – 1. Men’s High Scratch Game Farijah Harvey 220 Corrie Dillas... Read more of this article
Bermuda Lose To Tanzania In Super Six
Bermuda lost to Tanzania by 127 runs in their opening game of the Super Six stage at the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League Play-off in Selangor, Malaysia, today [February 28]. Tanzania, who finished second in group B, won the toss and batted first, with Bermuda bowling their opponents out for 239 from 46.3 overs at the Bayuemas Oval in Pandamaran. Akhil... Read more of this article
Video: Feb 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Three arrested, cash & suspected drugs seized, shooting in Paget, no one injured, House of Assembly in session today, Bermuda Literary Awards winners, Fidelis partners with Whitney Middle School, Little Angels thrift store to close next month, Beyond Seascapes: Black Art in Bermuda, Sakari Famous wins Southland Conference event and Wallpaper Wednesday... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Butterfly Bermuda Flag
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the Bermuda flag fluttering on vibrant pink butterflies. 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 can download both sizes... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert’s Trip To Chicago Cost $1888.42
A trip in February 2024 by Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert to Chicago cost $1,888.42 according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from February 7, 2024 to February 10, 2024, and the web page listing said, “The Minister of Transport, the Hon Wayne L Furbert, JP MP met with Executives from United... Read more of this article
One Comm Excited About Family Zone
[Written by Stephen Wright] Shira Jatto, the One Communications marketing communications director, believes partnering with the Skyport Magic Mile as a gold sponsor is the perfect way for the company to engage with the local community in a “meaningful way.” The telecoms provider has come on board as a sponsor of the iconic junior race for the first... Read more of this article
Fidelis Insurance Holdings Announces Dividend
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited announced a dividend. The full filing stated, “Resolution of Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited. Resolved | That a dividend be and it is hereby declared on the Preference Shares of USD 225 per 9.00% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Preference Share, payable 15 March... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Feb 27 2024
February 27 saw 8,200 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $168,620.00 BD. 2,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $29.50 per share, while another 2,200 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $6.30 per share. 4,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 10.8% at $25.49... Read more of this article
Myeisha Sharrieff & Howard University Finish 2nd
Myeisha Sharrieff and her Howard University swimming and diving teammates claimed second overall at the Northeast Conference [NEC] Championships, recording 1,157 points over five days of competition. Central Connecticut State captured its second straight NEC crown and eighth overall, racking up 1,473.5 points during five days. Related Stories Wheddon... Read more of this article
Parliament: Order Of Business For February 28
The House of Assembly will be in session on Wednesday [Feb 28] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Bermuda Housing Trust 2023 Audited Financial Statements. The Order of Business is below [PDF here]: Related Stories Premier Announces Tax Reductions & Investments Minister On Garage Compliance Programme Parliament: Audio &... Read more of this article
