Author Archive: Bernews3

SiriusPoint Ltd Appoints Bobby Heerasing

SiriusPoint Ltd. has announced that Bobby Heerasing has been appointed to the newly-created role of Head of International Strategic Business Development. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Heerasing comes on board in the newly-created role of Head of International Strategic Business Development. He will be responsible for the strategy and development... Read more of this article

Column: Retail, Overseas Shopping & More

[Opinion column written by OBA Senate Leader Ben Smith] In the final senate session for this term on Wednesday, October 6th the junior Minister of the Cabinet Owen Darrell presented a statement on the Bermuda Post office. This was a statement to highlight the new initiatives that would help to save a department that has been losing money for a very... Read more of this article

ABIC Urges People To Protect Themselves

The local and international business communities strongly are encouraging the community to “actively take all recommended measures to protect themselves and others from the Covid-19 virus,” the Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] said. A spokesperson said, “The local and international business communities strongly... Read more of this article

Bermuda Bowling Team Heading To Colombia

Bermuda’s National Men’s Bowling Team leave the island on Wednesday for Cali Colombia to compete in the Pan American and Champion of Champions tournament, which will serve as the qualification events for next years World Cup and World Games The tournament runs from October 15th – 22nd, 2021. The team of David Maycock, Lamar Richardson, Damien... Read more of this article

Daniel Augustus Wins Championship In Florida

Daniel Augustus has won the 2021 IGTA Players Championship at the Champions Gate Golf Club in Orlando, Florida. Augustus shot a two-round total 141 to win by 1-stroke over Felix Rivera. Augustus shot a first round 67, before shooting a second round 68. Following his performance, Augustus said, “Winning is great, I have to remain grounded and not lose... Read more of this article

Video: October 12th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Motorcade to celebrate Flora Duffy, Government confirm three more coronavirus related deaths, 35 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, 158 cases announced so far this month, Hamilton Princess promotes Richard Zuill, Association for Corporate Racial Equity launches, golfer Brian Morris earns sponsor exemption, and Flora Duffy given ‘Key to the City’ are... Read more of this article

LOM: No Share Repurchases For September

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [“BSX”], LOM Financial Limited announced that they had no share repurchases for September 2021. LOM is a publicly-held, international financial services company, providing a complete range of investment services and products, with subsidiaries in Bermuda, Bahamas and the UK. Related Stories Navium Launches... Read more of this article

Harveys Help Penn State Win Season Opener

Emma and Jack Harvey and their Penn State men’s & women’s swimming and diving teammates defeated Navy in their first meet of the 2021-2022 season. The men’s team recorded a 181-119 win, while the women earned a 209-91 win. Competing in the men’s 200 yard backstroke, Jack Harvey finished in third with a time of 1:52.46. The Penn State... Read more of this article

Photo Set #1: Flora Duffy Arrives Home

Crowds lined the streets today [Oct 11] to celebrate the arrival of Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy, with people lining almost every part of the route from east to west, many waving flags and holding signs, with some rushing out to give Ms Duffy drinks and flowers. The excitement was clearly obvious as the gold medalist made her way through the island,... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: Oct 11 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

Association For Corporate Racial Equity

A group of international business professionals has launched the Association for Corporate Racial Equity [ACRE], and will hold a virtual panel discussion on Wednesday, October 13th. A spokesperson said, “A committed group of International Business [IB] professionals has launched the Association for Corporate Racial Equity [ACRE] in response to... Read more of this article

Golf: Brian Morris Earns Sponsor Exemption

The Butterfield Bermuda Championship announced today [Oct 11] that it has extended the tournament’s first sponsor exemption to Brian Morris, who has terminal stage 4 brain cancer. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship announced today it has extended the tournament’s first sponsor exemption to Brian Morris, who will make... Read more of this article