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Governor Rankin Appointed As BVI Governor
John Rankin – who currently serves as Bermuda’s Governor — has been appointed as Governor to the British Virgin Islands. The Government of the Virgin Islands website said, “His Excellency the Governor has announced that Mr John Rankin CMG has been appointed as Governor to the British Virgin Islands, in succession to him. “Mr... Read more of this article
Catalina Appoints Sarah Ruberry As CEO
Catalina has appointed Sarah Ruberry as CEO of Catalina General, Catalina’s flagship Bermuda-based reinsurer, effective from early November. A spokesperosn said, “Catalina Holdings [Bermuda] Ltd an industry leader in the insurance legacy space, announces the appointment of Claudia Ingenhoven as CEO of Glacier Re, Catalina’s Swiss subsidiary,... Read more of this article
Karting Club Postpone Opening Race Day
The Bermuda Karting Club has postponed their opening race day of the 2020/21 season due to the approach of Hurricane Teddy. President of the Bermuda Karting Club Scott Barnes said, “We have decided to postpone the raceday until October 4th at the Southside Motor Sports Park.” You can view our live updates on Hurricane Teddy and Hurricane Paulette... Read more of this article
Video: City Of Hamilton Spotlights Luxury Cuts
The City of Hamilton continues their “Business Spotlight” video series, which serves to highlight some of the businesses that offer innovative services or products, with this episode spotlighting Kenton Trott and Luxury Cuts. The video’s description says, “The City of Hamilton is spotlighting some of our businesses who offer innovative and... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting September 19
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday September 19th. On Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship is expected, on Wednesday the Oleander container ship will arrive, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive, and on Friday the Anne... Read more of this article
Concacaf: Gold Cup Draw On Sept 28 In Miami
Concacaf announced that the official draw for the 2021 Gold Cup qualifying matches will take place Monday, September 28th in Miami, Florida, beginning at 7:00pm Bermuda time. The organisation said, “Concacaf has today confirmed that its first ever Gold Cup draw will take place in Miami, Florida, on Monday, September 28th at 8:00 pm ET. “The... Read more of this article
PLP To Host First-Ever Virtual Campaign Rally
The Progressive Labour Party will host a virtual campaign rally on Saturday [Sept 19]. A spokesperson said, “This Saturday, September 19th, the Progressive Labour Party will host Bermuda’s first-ever virtual campaign rally beginning at 7:30 pm. The rally will be streamed live on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram from the Party’s Alaska Hall... Read more of this article
Injured Soldier To Return Home Today
A soldier left fighting for his life after he was hit by a car while on Covid-19 checkpoint duty is to return home today [Sept 19] after months of surgery and treatment in a US hospital. Private Ndavyah Williams, 26, who was injured three months ago, said he was looking forward to coming home – and to battling back to full fitness so he can resume... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 19th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Hurricane Teddy is a threat to Bermuda with its closest approach due to be at 3am on Monday, new architecture & interior design firm launches, City of Hamilton prepares for Hurricane Teddy, BFRS respond to report of smoke on aircraft, Clarien Bank offices to close on Monday, BF&M to close on Monday due Hurricane Teddy, SEC: Unikrn to pay... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 18 2020
September 18 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 1,806.93, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 57 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 24 2025 Bermuda... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 864 Test Results, Two Positive
There were 864 test results received today and two were positive for Covid-19 — one having returned on the British Airways flight on 16 September 2020 and one having returned on the Delta flight from Atlanta on 17 September 2020 — so Bermuda now has a total of 180 cases, with 7 remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Sept 18 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec... Read more of this article
