Author Archive: Bernews5
Column: Foley On St David’s, Politics & More
[Opinion column written by OBA candidate Maurice Foley] During the Opposition’s response to the throne speech on Friday, I sat in stunned silence as members of the Progressive Labour Party laughed at the suggestion that St. David’s could become a parish under a One Bermuda Alliance government. As someone born and raised in St. David’s, I know... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 26 2024
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 26] include public notification, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Bermuda Monetary Authority Statement Of Financial Position Ministry Of Finance Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1068/2024 Public Authorities / Department:... Read more of this article
‘Hidden Horrors’ Awareness Campaign Launches
The “Hidden Horrors” campaign is being launched in Bermuda by Tammy Richardson Augustus, with an aim to increase awareness about domestic violence and bring attention to the fact that many abusers “make strategic choices to exhibit normal, non-abusive” outside of the home. A spokesperson said, “For perpetrators of domestic... Read more of this article
New Sargasso Sea Commissioners Appointed
The Bermuda Cabinet approved the appointment of three experts – Dr. Ana Colaço, Dr. Frank Muller-Karger, and Dr. David Johnson – to the Sargasso Sea Commission. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government has led the Sargasso Sea initiative since 2010 and was one of the original signatories to the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration... Read more of this article
ABIC Chair On Challenges, Business & More
“Bermuda must be ready for heightened competition from rival jurisdictions as the island’s first tax on corporate profits takes effect,” said Christian Dunleavy, Chair of the Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] and Group President, Aspen Insurance Holdings and CEO Aspen Bermuda Ltd. A spokesperson said, ”Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday November 27
Wednesday November 27 is expected to be sunny, with the high to be near 23°C/74°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 6:59am and sunset will be at 5:14pm. High tide will be at 5:53am and 6:07pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
BTA Releases 2024 Q3 Tourism Report
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] reported “notable increases in visitor arrivals and spending for the third quarter of 2024, with both air and cruise arrivals experiencing marked growth compared to the same period in 2023.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda welcomed 50,407 leisure visitors by air during the third quarter of 2024, marking... Read more of this article
Estwanik And Dailey Win Half-Marathon
Chris Estwanik and Christine Dailey secured top honours in the Hannover Re Half-Marathon. Estwanik won the men’s race, completing the 13-mile course in 1hr 18min 19sec, with Thomas Mills coming second in 1:19:43 and Adam Prunty, the defending champion, finishing third in 1:21:14. In the women’s race, Dailey triumphed in 1:27:27, with Teresa Ruiz... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 25 2024
November 25 saw 1,204 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $18,789.60 BD. 374 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 0.1% at $36.55 per share, while another 730 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.1% at $4.70 per share. 100 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 6.2% at... Read more of this article
Hamilton Re Appoints Sergio Lottimore As VP
Hamilton Re, the Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance underwriting platform of Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd., today announced its expansion into Credit, Bond and Political Risk Reinsurance with the appointment of Sergio Lottimore to the role of Vice President, Credit, Bond and Political Risk Reinsurance. A spokesperson said, “Based in Bermuda,... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 25 2024
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 25] include cancellation of registration, acting appointments and notice of intended marriage. Bermuda Monetary Authority Securis Re LCM Ltd Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Cancellation of Registration Notice ID: GN1066/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary... Read more of this article
BHB Release Measles Self-Assessment Guide
Bermuda Hospitals Board today issued a “patient self-assessment guide to help patients and carers identify when medical advice and hospital care is needed for patients with suspected or confirmed measles infections.” Chief of Emergency & Hyperbaric Services, Dr Chikezie Dean Okereke, comments: “While most patients can get through a... Read more of this article
