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Column: Horner On ESG Data, Insurance & More

Column: Horner On ESG Data, Insurance & More

[Column written by Patrice Horner] Commercial Risk sessions during the London Climate Week delved deeper into practicalities. The type of underwriting will determine the type of data required for decision-making. Clients cannot be requested to provide 50 data points on a long questionnaire in each instance. One approach is using the Key Performance... Read more of this article

BEDC Announces ‘Social Media Mastery’ Webinar

BEDC Announces ‘Social Media Mastery’ Webinar

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC], in partnership with Amrita Bhalla of Performance Solutions, is hosting a webinar titled “Social Media Mastery: Elevate Your Brand on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn” on July 11th, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm, online via GoToWebinar. A spokesperson said, “This event is designed to equip entrepreneurs... Read more of this article

BFA Under 23 League: Somerset Trojans Win

BFA Under 23 League: Somerset Trojans Win

In the lone Bermuda Football Association under 23 match at BAA Field, the Somerset Trojans defeated Devonshire Colts 5 – 1. The Somerset Trojans got 2 goals apiece from Jace Donowa and Kynde Mallory, while Shane Robinson scored the lone goal for the Devonshire Colts. Related Stories Dandy Town And Village Win On Penalties Rick Wright’s Greenville... Read more of this article

Bermuda Ranked High Per Capita In Collisions

Bermuda Ranked High Per Capita In Collisions

[Written by Don Burgess] With police revealing Bermuda has between four to six traffic accidents per day, that places the island in the top 10 countries in the world in reported accidents per population. Based on the mid-range figure of five accidents per day, Bermuda would have 1825 accidents per year, placing us tenth on the list, just below Slovenia’s... Read more of this article

Cambridge Beaches: Signature Learning Partner

Cambridge Beaches: Signature Learning Partner

Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa, signed as a learning partner with the Bermuda Public School System, the Ministry said. A Government spokesperson said, “Sandys Secondary Middle School will become Bermuda’s third signature Senior School for Hospitality and Tourism and Education Services Signature Learning Programmes. In May, Cambridge Beaches... Read more of this article

KPMG Unveils ‘K-Nect’ Networking Event

KPMG Unveils ‘K-Nect’ Networking Event

KPMG in Bermuda announced its K-Nect networking event for July 16, 2024, to connect students with opportunities in the financial services industry. A spokesperson said, “KPMG in Bermuda is overjoyed to present its eagerly awaited bi-annual student networking event, K-Nect! This event has been a big success over the years with our future leaders... Read more of this article

Powerade 5K Scheduled For Sunday July 7th

Powerade 5K Scheduled For Sunday July 7th

The Powerade 5K is scheduled for Sunday, July 7th, with the running and walking event starting and finishing at Butterfield & Vallis, Orange Valley in Devonshire. A spokesperson said, “The race starts nice and early with the walkers setting off at 7.45am and the runners at 8.00am. “All participants will receive a Powerade goodie bag plus... Read more of this article

Bermuda Equestrian Federation Elects Board

Bermuda Equestrian Federation Elects Board

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation held its Annual General Meeting on June 25, 2024, and announced the new Board of Directors and Committee Leaders for 2024/2025, including Carla Stempel as President, Nick DeCosta as Vice President, and Jazmin DaPonte as Treasurer. Related Stories Equestrian Patrick Nisbett Competes in France Terceira, Nisbett Continue... Read more of this article

Ball Hockey: Devil’s Hole & North Rock Win

Ball Hockey: Devil’s Hole & North Rock Win

The Bermuda inline ball hockey season resumed with a doubleheader at the PCC Hockey Rink which produced 25 goals. Sinky Bay Sea Turtles 5 Devil’s Hole Diablos 6 In the opener, the Devil’s Hole Diablos edged the Sinky Bay Sea Turtles 6 – 5. The Devil’s Hole Diablos got 4 goals from Marcel Bouwens, with Tom Miller adding the other... Read more of this article

Daley Wins Two Gold Medals In Swim Meet

Daley Wins Two Gold Medals In Swim Meet

Elijah Daley began competing in the age group international long course championships hosted by Etobicoke Swim Club in Canada, making a strong showing to win two gold medals during the first day of action Daley won the 100m breaststroke gold medal touching the wall in a time of 1:06.27, and also won the 50m backstroke gold medal clocking a personal... Read more of this article

Video: July 4th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Video: July 4th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Flagler College & Bermuda College expand partnership, Picton Castle arrives in Bermuda, Appleby Bermuda welcomes summer interns, Future Leaders launches ‘Be Well’ programme and Sport Investment Program & Allocation Report are some of the stories in this morning’s [July 4th] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning Newsflash includes an... Read more of this article

Butterfield Bank Announces June Repurchases

Butterfield Bank Announces June Repurchases

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited notified the Bermuda Stock Exchange that it repurchased and canceled 237,074 common shares at an average price of $33.65 per share in June 2024. The filing 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... Read more of this article

Carey Olsen Partners Named In ABLJ’s Top 50

Carey Olsen Partners Named In ABLJ’s Top 50

Carey Olsen partners Michael Hanson, Jeremy Lightfoot, Michael Padarin, Chris Griffin, Anthony McKenzie, and James Noble were named in ABLJ’s 2024 Top 50 Offshore Lawyers list. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen partners Michael Hanson JP [Bermuda], Jeremy Lightfoot and Michael Padarin [Hong Kong SAR], Chris Griffin [Jersey], Anthony McKenzie... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 3 2024

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 3 2024

July 3 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,450.62, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 23 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 22 2024 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article

Future Leaders Launches ‘Be Well’ Programme

Future Leaders Launches ‘Be Well’ Programme

Future Leaders Bermuda a community organisation which works to empower Bermuda’s next generation of leaders, recently announced the introduction of their new ‘Be Well’ Programme, which aims to support the holistic health and well-being of the island’s youth by catering to emotional intelligence and wellness needs. A spokesperson said, “Future... Read more of this article

Column: Thank You Works And Engineering

Column: Thank You Works And Engineering

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] There are times that persons make negative comments based on rumours or speculation. Then, there are times that criticism is warranted. It is up to the individuals or organisations to accept where they must step up their game. Apologies With that being said, let me apologise to the people of; Devonshire, Smith’s... Read more of this article