Archive for July, 2024

Weather Forecast For Thursday August 1

Thursday, August 1 is expected to see a cloudy and showery start, then drier and brighter later, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6.34am and sunset will be at 8.16pm. High... Read more of this article

BHB Announces Lamb Foggo Holiday Hours

The Bermuda Hospitals Board announced that the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre “will be open its regular weekend hours i.e. 9am – 9pm on Saturday 3 August and Sunday 4 August 2024. A spokesperson said, “The UCC will not be open on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 August. “The management and staff of Bermuda Hospitals Board wishes the public... Read more of this article

Erica Hawley On Her Olympic Debut

[Written by Stephen Wright] Erica Hawley said she soaked up as much atmosphere and knowledge as she could from her Olympic debut in the women’s triathlon at the Paris Games today [July 31]. Hawley, who finished 41st in 2hr 2min 55sec, said she had a few nerves before the race but soon settled when she saw the dozens of Bermudians dotted around the... Read more of this article

Flora Duffy Reflects On Five Olympic Games

[Written by Stephen Wright] An emotional Dame Flora Duffy shed tears of pride after closing the curtain on her Olympic Games career with a fifth-place finish in the women’s triathlon at the Paris Games today [July 31]. A reflective Duffy, who etched her name into the annals of Bermudian sporting history when she stormed to a gold medal at the 2020... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Supporters At Paris Triathlon

Bermuda supporters gathered enthusiastically at the triathlon events this morning [July 31] in Paris, cheering on our athletes, with most supporters easily recognizable in their pink shirts and many of them carrying Bermuda flags. The events saw Dame Flora Duffy race to a fifth place finish in her fifth Olympic appearance for Bermuda, Erica Hawley... Read more of this article

PartnerRe Reports 2024 First Half Results

PartnerRe Ltd. reported first half 2024 results. A spokesperson said, “PartnerRe Ltd. [the Company] today reported first half 2024 results. Highlights Gross premiums written of $5.3 billion Net income attributable to PartnerRe Ltd. of $358 million Operating income of $366 million and operating income return on equity of 8.9% Non-life underwriting... Read more of this article

Belmont Golf Club Celebrates 100 Years

Belmont Golf Club celebrated its 100-year milestone, a location “steeped in history and intricately connected with the development of golf in Bermuda.” Kim Swan said, “The Belmont Hills Golf Club is celebrating a major 100 year milestone; in 1924, a 9-hole golf course was developed to compliment the new hotel property established a... Read more of this article

Photos: Jazzy Treats Movie Night

Jazzy Treats hosted a movie night event on July 26. Those in attendance enjoyed amenities such as fun castles, various foods, popcorn, snowballs, live entertainment, and more. Related Stories Photos: It’s A Wrap For BIFF 2012 Photos & Video: Fresh Air Films ‘Sunset Cinema’ Photos, Video & 360: Fresh... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Words Speech Bubble

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features speech bubbles containing Bermudian words that were included in the Oxford dictionary. 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.... Read more of this article

Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month

“August is recognized as National Breastfeeding Month, with this year’s theme Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All,” a spokesperson said. “This month-long observance celebrates the diverse experiences of breastfeeding journeys and emphasizes the importance of providing comprehensive support to all breastfeeding families.... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 30 2024

July 30 saw 5,003 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 106,205.65 BD. 5,003 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 1.2% at $21.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,630.20, up 0.09% on the day. There was 1 advances, 0 decline, and 50 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article