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AM Best Assigns A- Rating To Martello
AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” [Excellent] to Martello Re Limited. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings [ratings] is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Martello Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses... Read more of this article
Male Vaping In Bathroom Of Airplane
40-year-old American male was “escorted off the aircraft” after he was found to be vaping in one of the bathrooms of the aircraft. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:30 pm on Saturday, August 8th, 2024, police attended a report of a passenger smoking on-board an aircraft. “Upon arrival it was confirmed to the officers that... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday August 11
Sunday, August 11 is expected to see mostly sunny skies, with the high to be near 32°C/89°F and the low to be near 28°C/82°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6:40am and sunset will be at 8:07pm. High tide will be at 1:24am and 1:59pm, while... Read more of this article
Dennico Hollis Helps Stenhousemuir To Victory
Dennico Hollis and his Stenhousemuir Cricket Club teammates won by the DLS Method over Linlithgow Lightning in Scotland. Stenhousemuir Cricket Club scored 239/7 in their allotted 20 overs, Zander Smith was the top scorer with 99, Hollis added 16 off 9 balls, hitting 3 fours. David Burns was the pick of the Linlithgow Lightning bowlers with figures of... Read more of this article
Khano Smith Named USL Coach Of Month
Bermudian Khano Smith has been honored as the USL Championship Coach of the Month for July. Rhode Island FC reported, “Rhode Island FC General Manager and Head Coach Khano Smith has been named USL Championship Coach of the Month after leading his club to a 3W-0L-1D record in the month of July, extending a club-record unbeaten streak to eight... Read more of this article
Cycling: Conor White Finishes 6th In Spain
Conor White competed in the Criterium Camarles a 60KM Road Race in Spain. Representing Austin Outlaws, White finished 6th clocking a time of 1:20:11, he was 51 seconds behind the winner Marc Rubirola from Spain. Related Stories Kaden Hopkins Signs For Belgian Team Robin Horsfield Claims Cyclocross Title Bermuda Cyclists To Compete In Belize Conor... Read more of this article
Video: Onion Wedding Cake Virtual Art Gallery
Bernews’ latest virtual art gallery features a distinctive collection of Bermuda onion-themed wedding cakes, merging culinary art with imaginative design. Dive into this virtual experience to appreciate the quirky and captivating charm of these edible creations. Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast or simply curious, this gallery provides... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting August 10
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, August 10th. On Saturday the Vision of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship will arrive, and on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Liberty of the Seas cruise ship are scheduled... Read more of this article
PondStraddler Finance Media Launches
Martha Harris Myron’s Bermuda PondStraddler Finance Media Productions has launched a series of interactive financial literacy videos to highlight Bermuda’s financial sector. A spokesperson said, “Developed by Martha Harris Myron in her continued financial literacy mission for Bermuda, these productions specifically focus on Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Celebrating International Youth Day 2024
The Office of Youth Affairs will host a Proclamation Reading of International Youth Day 2024 – which has a theme of “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development” — on Monday [August 12] at City Hall. A Government spokesperson said, “International Youth Day is an annual observance that highlights... Read more of this article
Enstar To Enter $376M Loss Portfolio Transfer
Enstar Group announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has reached an agreement to provide a ground-up Loss Portfolio Transfer [LPT] with certain subsidiaries of QBE Insurance Group Limited [QBE]. A spokesperson said, “The transaction involves a diversified portfolio of US commercial liability and workers’ compensation business, largely... Read more of this article
Video: Aug 10th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Next stage of Fort Hamilton improvement project, BEDC calls for 2024 GEW event proposals, Zyon Minors and Ayr Cannonier earn Polaris Education Award, eight candy stripers earn scholarships, Dara Alizadeh to carry flag at Olympic closing ceremony, Bermuda U15 footballers defeat Cuba 2-0 and Around the Island Powerboat Race on Sunday are some of the stories... Read more of this article
