Author Archive: Bernews5
Latest Second Spring Senior League Results
The 2024/25 Second Spring Senior Bowling League season got underway at the Warwick Bowl, the Islanders went down 3 – 1 to the Pinsplitters, while the Blue Angels defeated the Star lites 4 – 0, and the match between the Last Pin and New Comers ended 2 – 2. Men Handicap Game: Michael Vassell 227 Alfred Wright 207 Llewellyn Jones 186 Handicap... Read more of this article
Bermuda Captive 20th Anniversary Event
The Bermuda Captive Network is celebrating the 20th anniversary event of the Bermuda Captive Conference with a “stellar roster of sessions, speakers, sponsors and networking. ” A spokesperson said, “Organisers are expecting to welcome in the region of 400 attendees to next week’s event, hosted at the newly renovated PIER 6 in Hamilton,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 4 2024
September 4 saw 394 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $14,972.00 BD. 394 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 2.7% at $38.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,625.62, up 2.09% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Conducts Meetings In The UK
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt “had a brisk day of activities on behalf of Bermuda, which included engagement with the UK Foreign Secretary the Rt. Hon. David Lammy,” the government said. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will note that the Premier is currently overseas for a series of key meetings and events... Read more of this article
Photos: FinTech Training Programme Graduates
The Economic Development Department [EDD] awarded Certificates of Completion to 22 participants of the 2024 FinTech Training Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “Designed to equip Bermudians with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving FinTech industry, this initiative, now in its third year, has increased in... Read more of this article
BPS/RBR Continue Searching For Janet Niklaus
The search for 70-year-old Janet Niklaus continues, and the police are “again appealing to all residents and business establishments to please check your properties, particularly sheds and pump rooms, for any signs of Ms. Niklaus.” A police spokesperson said, “As the search for 70-year-old Janet Niklaus, also known as Janet Fubler, continues,... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 4 2024
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 4] include appointment of marriage officer, notification of planning applications registered, cancellation of registration, boards appointments, acting appointments and trademark applications. Marriage Officer: Daniel Williams-Smith Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Appointment... Read more of this article
2024 Knowledge Quest Scholarship Recipients
Knowledge Quest announced the recipients of the 2024 Knowledge Quest Scholarships. A spokesperson said, “We are honored to support the educational journeys of these outstanding Bermudians and are confident they will continue to excel in their chosen fields of study. “The 2024 Knowledge Quest Scholarship recipients, along with their degrees... Read more of this article
Photos: BCCL Students Back To School
The Bermuda Center for Creative Learning [BCCL] welcome back to school their students this week. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Center for Creative Learning [BCCL] was excited to welcome back to school their students. Lots of excitement with sharing stories from the summer and looking forward to getting back to fun learning. BCCL’s mission... Read more of this article
BermudAir Celebrates Its First Anniversary
BermudAir is celebrating its 1st anniversary by “reflecting on milestones achieved and renewing its commitment to building Bermuda’s links to the world” and “showing its gratitude with major promotions throughout its September birthday month.” A spokesperson said, “Since its September 2023 start, BermudAir has flown more... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank August Share Repurchases
The Bank of Butterfield repurchased for cancellation 351,110 common shares at an average price of $36.15 per share in August 2024. The filing with the BSX stated, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited informs the Bermuda Stock Exchange that pursuant to Regulation 6.44 of the Bermuda Stock Exchange Listing Regulations, the company... Read more of this article
SiriusPoint New Partnership With Gigasure
SiriusPoint Ltd. announced a new strategic partnership with Gigasure, an insurtech startup offering personalized travel insurance. A spokesperson said, “Gigasure launched in August 2024, offering personalized travel insurance for travellers and backpackers. An alternative to standard ‘off the shelf’ policies, Gigasure customers can customize... Read more of this article
