Author Archive: Bernews3
NBC Boston Hires Glenn Jones As News Anchor
NBC10 Boston / WBTS today announced that Bermudian Glenn Jones has been named anchor and reporter for NBC10 Boston News and NECN. Mr Jones begins his new role on Monday, November 1 and will make his on-air debut later in the month. “Glenn is a very talented journalist. I’m thrilled to welcome him to our NBC10 Boston news family and look forward... Read more of this article
$281K Donated For Antigen Tests For Students
Bermuda’s international business community has joined forces to contribute approximately $281,000 towards the cost of antigen lateral flow Covid-19 tests for public school students, noting that this will provide just over 99,000 test kits. A spokesperson said, “Member companies of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR], the... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Man’s Death Following Collision
The police have confirmed the death of 30-year-old Tilhan Chitrananda following a collision yesterday [Oct 27] on North Shore Road. The death of Mr Chitrananda, a Sri Lankan national, marks the 13th road fatality of 2021. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the thirty 30-year-old man transported to hospital in an... Read more of this article
Police: ‘Cease & Desist’ Sharing False Message
The police have urged the public to “cease and desist from sharing a WhatsApp message” in which a male makes false allegations against a person in connection with the fatal shooting at Robin Hood, noting that it places this “person’s safety and well-being at serious risk.” This follows after the shooting at Robin Hood in which... Read more of this article
Butterfield Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited has announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021 A spokesperson said, “Net income for the third quarter of 2021 was $39.8 million, or $0.80 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $39.6 million, or $0.79 per diluted common share, for the previous quarter and... Read more of this article
Results: MTM Open Championships Day Three
Following a completely washed-out day, the MTM Open Tennis Championships resumed at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis Courts. In Elite B Division action, Darren Woods defeated Dexter Snaith in straight sets 6-1, 6-4, while Chris Weeks defeated Tristan Petit 6-1, 6-1. Tariq Simons and Tobiah Goodchild defeated Muhammad and Numair Khan in Elite B Doubles... Read more of this article
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Rembrandt
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” [Excellent] of Rembrandt Insurance Company, Ltd. [Bermuda], a captive [re]insurer of Vitol Holding B.V. [Vitol], a group engaged in the trading of petroleum-related products. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. The... Read more of this article
Column: When Retirement Is Chosen For Us
[Written by Carla Seely] Please Note: This article is not intended to discriminate based on age or the challenges that a mature employee might face; this article is intended to help one prepare should retirement happen earlier than expected. Perhaps you’re in the latter stages of your career and are consciously developing a succession strategy for... Read more of this article
Video: October 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police urge people to ‘cease & desist’ sharing false message, police confirm two men killed in shooting at Robin Hood and that over 20 rounds were fired in the gang-related incident, curfew to be lifted on November 1st, Covid death toll reaches 100, 12 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, 92,770 vaccinations administered, 259 cases announced... Read more of this article
PwC Net Zero Economy Index 2021 Findings
The PwC Net Zero Economy Index 2021 “finds that a decarbonisation rate of 12.9% – more than five times greater than what was achieved over the last year [2.5%] and eight times faster than the global average over the course of the 21st century – is required to halve global emissions by 2030 and to reach net zero by mid-century.” A... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Oct 27 2021
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 27] include notification of planning applications registered, traffic notice and acting appointments. List of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised on October 27, 2021 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification Of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1082/2021 Public... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Oct 27 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec... Read more of this article
