Author Archive: Bernews3

Police Warn Of ‘Fraudulent Schemes’ Circulating

Noting that “several persons have fallen victim to the scheme, with one Bermudian ‘investing’ upwards of BDA $10,000,” the police are “alerting the public to two fraudulent schemes currently circulating within the community.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is alerting the public to two... Read more of this article

BNT To Hold “My Bermuda” Art Competition

The Bermuda National Trust is getting set to hold a student art competition with the theme “My Bermuda” with winners to receive cash prizes, and their work will also be featured on the Bermuda National Trust’s website. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust is pleased to announce that it is holding a student art competition with... Read more of this article

Webinar On Violence & Harassment In Workplace

The Ministry of Labour’s Labour Relations Manager recently participated in a webinar entitled Eliminating Violence and Harassment in the World of Work in the Caribbean hosted by the International Labour Organisation’s Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean. A Government spokesperson said, “In pursuit of the elimination of violence... Read more of this article

Jaquan Burrows Selected As Trainee Manager

Jaquan Burrows has been selected by the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club as a Trainee Manager in the hotel’s leadership programme in the Rooms division. A spokesperson said, “The comprehensive 18 month programme will see Mr Burrows spend time with each team that contributes to the success of the hotel’s Rooms offering and learning the ropes... Read more of this article

Nia Christopher Named To All-CAA First Team

Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher – who attends Towson University – has been named to the 2021 Colonial Athletic Association [CAA] First Team. The school’s announcement said, “For the second season in a row, four Towson University women’s soccer players have been honored on the Colonial Athletic Association [CAA] All-Conference Teams,... Read more of this article

OBA’s Marcus Jones: Economic Recovery Plan

“I am expecting this year’s Throne Speech to provide more meat to the bones of its proposed Economic Recovery Plan [ERP,] ” OBA Senator Marcus Jones said, adding that it “ must also have measurable elements to it.” Senator Jones, the Shadow Minister of Economic Development, said, “During this year’s Budget Debate... Read more of this article

Fidelis Appoints Paul Russell As Head Of Marine

Fidelis Insurance announced the appointment of Paul Russell as the group’s new Head of Marine. A spokesperson said, “Russell’s appointment is part of Fidelis’ overall marine expansion both internally and with its Marine MGA, Navium that commenced underwriting under Clive Washbourn in May 2021 and has already established a substantial material... Read more of this article

CG Insurance Launch ‘Renew. Save. Donate’

CG Insurance has launched the ‘Renew. Save. Donate.’ campaign, which provides clients who renew their policies online with a discount that they can either keep or donate to a local charity. A spokesperson said, “A policy renewal enhancement at CG Insurance is enabling clients to support the work of local charities. The company’s newly launched... Read more of this article

Bermuda Primeclass Lounges Officially Open

Bermuda Skyport announced the official opening of the Bermuda Primeclass lounges at the airport. A spokesperson said, “TAV Operation Services Ltd. and Graycliff Divans Bermuda Ltd. have formed a joint venture – TAV-GD Operation Services Ltd – to operate the two new lounges at the LF Wade International Airport. “The partnership combines... Read more of this article

Monetary Authority Releases Captive Report

The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] released the 2020 BMA Captive Report which highlights the market results from the 2019 year-end statutory financial returns by general business captive insurers [i.e., Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 insurers]. The BMA said, “The report focuses on four key areas: business written, industry utilisation, balance sheet... Read more of this article

Transformational Living Centre Launch Website

Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families announced the launch of a new website — www.tlc.bm — which they said is “fresh and loaded with information about the TLC, its transformational programme.” A spokesperson said, “The soon to be opened Transformational Living Centre [TLC] for Families, has launched their new... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Auto Solutions Sponsors NVCC

Auto Solutions has become the lead sponsor of North Village Community Club [NVCC] with the company making a $25,000 donation that will go towards supporting their football and netball programs for the 2021-2022 season. Glen Smith, Managing Director of Auto Solutions, said, “We are really excited about our sponsorship of the North Village Community... Read more of this article