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Butterfield Bank December Share Repurchases
The Bank of Butterfield repurchased for cancellation 490,527 common shares at an average price of $37.24 per share in December 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 repurchased... Read more of this article
Maiden & Kestrel Announce Combination
Maiden Holdings, Ltd. and Kestrel Group LLC have entered into a combination agreement to combine and form a new, publicly listed specialty program group. A spokesperson said, “Pursuant to the terms of the combination agreement, at the closing of the transaction, each issued and outstanding common share of Maiden will be converted into the right... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw footballers in action, a man injured by a downed utility line and various community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Premier David Burt Signs Condolence Book Downed Utility Line Injures Man Column: Truth As A New Year’s Resolution Rolling Lane Closures On North... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Congratulates Hornets & Blazers
Premier David Burt congratulated the Dandy Town Hornets on their Friendship Trophy win and the Boulevard Blazers on their First Division Shield Final victory. Premier Burt posted the photos below online, saying, “Congratulations to Dandy Town Hornets on their 3-1 victory over PHC on New Year’s Day to claim the Friendship Trophy and to the Boulevard... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday January 6
Monday, January 6 is expected to see sunny periods, a few evening showers, increasing later, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am and sunset will be at 5.28pm. High tide... Read more of this article
Betschart Climbs Leaderboard At Jr Orange Bowl
Oliver Betschart continued his impressive showing at the Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Tournament, carding an even-par 72 in the second round to move up the leaderboard. The young Bermudian golfer now sits in a tie for 5th place, just four strokes behind the leader, Samuel Gonzalez. Betschart began his round with a flourish, sinking back-to-back... Read more of this article
Video: Bridges Of Bermuda Virtual Gallery
Did you know that Bermuda has over 40 bridges? Bernews’ latest virtual art photo gallery highlights some of the island’s bridges, providing a scenic look at some on this essential infrastructure. In a statement back in 2017, Minister Burch said, “By 1624 three bridges were marked on Captain John Smith’s chart of Bermuda, included in... Read more of this article
David Patrick’s LSU Defeated By Vanderbilt
Associate head coach David Patrick and his LSU Tigers men’s basketball team lost their SEC opener 80-72 at home to Vanderbilt Commodores yesterday [January 4]. The Tigers were leading 56-55 with 6min 34sec to play, but Vanderbilt rallied to claim the victory. Bermudian Patrick joined LSU as an associate head coach in May last year. He is the former... Read more of this article
Eva Frazzoni Scores In AFC Sudbury Draw
Eva Frazzoni scored in AFC Sudbury Women’s 1-1 draw away to Actonians Ladies in the FA Women’s National League Division One South-East today [January 5]. The Bermuda women’s national football team captain, headed home the opening goal of the game in the first half. The home side levelled late on to earn a share of the spoils. Related Stories Eva... Read more of this article
Kamau Leverock’s Voyagers Defeated In T10
Kamau Leverock’s Voyagers lost to Settlers by eight wickets in the Bim10 cricket tournament in Barbados yesterday [January 4]. The former Bermuda national team player did not bat as his side scored 130 runs for the loss of three wickets from their allotted overs. In reply, Settlers scored 134 for two off 9.2 overs. Leverock did not bowl. Voyagers... Read more of this article
David Bascome’s Blast Beat Utica City
David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast enjoyed a 10-4 home win over Utica City FC in the Major Arena Soccer League [MASL] yesterday [January 4]. Baltimore have won five matches and lost one so far this season. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda winger, was appointed as the Blast head coach in 2020, having previously served as the team’s assistant... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt Signs Condolence Book
On Friday [Jan 3], Premier David Burt signed the Book of Condolence in tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter. A Government spokesperson said, “On Friday [January 3], the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, visited the US Consulate to sign the Commemorative Book of Condolence in memory of former US President Jimmy Carter. “President... Read more of this article