Author Archive: Bernews1
Capital G Bank 2012 Earnings Drop To $1.1M
Capital G Bank Limited announced earnings of $1.1 million for the twelve months ending December 31, 2012, down from the $3.2 million recorded in the previous year. Absent the impact of increased loan loss provisions which were up $5.4 million year-over-year, the Bank generated net income of $6.5 million. President and Chief Executive Officer Ian Truran... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: 2013 ‘Dash At Dark’ Race Night
The MAAC Pro Shop Dash at Dark race event took place at the National Sports Center tonight [Mar 8] under windy, cold and sometimes wet conditions. Juniors 4-5 ran 400 Meters, 6-7 ran 800 Meters, and 8-12 ran 1 mile with the girls and boys running separately in each age group. The night kicked off at 6.30pm with the 4 & 5 year old junior girls 400... Read more of this article
Results: Amateur Match Play Semi Final Rounds
Day three of the Bermuda Amateur Match Play Championships, initially a beautifully sunny, albeit cold and windy day scattered with hail has provided for some interesting matches during the quarter finals and semi finals at Mid Ocean Club today [Mar 8]. In the Men’s Championship Flight number three seed Chris Brough advanced after he defeated Spencer... Read more of this article
BHB Announces Patient Satisfaction Results
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] today [Mar 8] released annual results from its ongoing patient satisfaction survey. Overall, results indicate a continued rising trend in patient satisfaction with acute care services at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital since the survey began in January 2009. A spokesperson said, “This is the second year results... Read more of this article
2013 KiteFest Back On After Prior Cancellation
The Chewstick Foundation confirmed today [Mar 8] that after meeting with the Minister of Environment and Planning Sylvan Richards, a green light to hold Kitefest has been given. The Chewstick Foundation and the Minister met today and agreed to work together to resolve any misunderstanding surrounding the permit application process for Kitefest and toward... Read more of this article
Masterworks Exhibit Opening Reception Today
Masterworks will be hosting an exhibit opening reception tonight [Mar 8] from 5.30pm – 7.00pm in the Rick Faries Gallery featuring the work of Artist in Residence – Jennifer Lawson. A spokesperson said, “Jennifer Lawson is Masterworks first Artist in Residence of 2013! Born in Yorkshire and at an early age she began to soak up the... Read more of this article
Video: Dockyard On Its Past & Tourism Future
Built in the 19th century and marking its 200th anniversary in 2009, Bermuda’s Royal Naval Dockyard was once one of the largest British naval fortifications outside the United Kingdom. Today it is one of the island’s primary tourism hubs. Located at the westernmost end of the island, the Dockyard is Bermuda’s largest cruise port and... Read more of this article
All Restrictions From Gordon Ward Lifted
Bermuda Hospitals Board today [Mar 8] confirms that all restrictions from Gordon Ward have been lifted, as there have been no further new patient or employee cases of gastroenteritis reported in the last 96 hours. “Bermuda Hospitals Board thanks all staff, patients and visitors who have been impacted by the outbreak for their cooperation and patience,”... Read more of this article
Video: Vintage “Bermuda Holiday” Footage
A short Bermuda tourism promotional film — probably shot in the immediate post-World Two era — shows visitors making their way around the island on rented push-bikes as well as rented horses. Bermuda’s longstanding ban on private cars and motor vehicles was lifted in 1946 and while a handful of automobiles can be glimpsed in “Bermuda... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Host Securities Conference
On Thursday, 14 November, 2013, insurance and reinsurance companies, sponsors, investors, securities firms and investment banks, asset managers, regulators and service providers will congregate in Hamilton, Bermuda for Convergence 2013, the Island’s inaugural global insurance-linked securities (ILS) conference. Convergence 2013 is the creation of... Read more of this article
Parks Department Respond To Chewstick
The Ministry of Environment and Planning responded to Chewstick’s statement about the cancellation of KiteFest, saying they do not have a record of permit application from Chewstick for Kitefest, and also stated they told Chewstick that the permit could be immediately approved and collected this morning [Mar 8]. Yesterday the Chewstick Foundation... Read more of this article
PartnerRe Ltd. Authorizes Share Repurchase
In a filing dated 06 March, 2013, PartnerRe Ltd. has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase authorization for a total of up to 6 million common shares, effective immediately. This authorization supercedes the Company’s previous authorization of August 2012. From time to time, and depending on market conditions, the... Read more of this article
