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Free Virtual Seminar On Parenting On May 9
A free virtual seminar entitled ’3 Keys To Parenting Through Pandemic With Purpose’ will be hosted by parenting author and executive coach Lorene Phillips on Saturday [May 9]. A spokesperson said, “Parenting author and executive coach Lorene Phillips is hosting a free virtual seminar entitled ’3 Keys To Parenting Through Pandemic... Read more of this article
Cannonier Supports #ChooseBDA Campaign
“It is important to support, as much as we can, our local businesses,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said, adding that “I am happy to give my backing to the new #ChooseBDA campaign.” Mr. Cannonier said, “While the health of Bermudians is paramount, it is obvious to everyone by now that this is going to be an economic crisis... Read more of this article
Importers Reminded To Collect Cargo From Docks
Stevedoring Services Limited [SSL] is reminding importers that cargo should be collected from the Hamilton Docks as soon as possible. A spokesperson said, “Stevedoring Services Limited would like to remind all importers [independent and agent representatives] that cargo should be collected from the Hamilton Docks as soon as possible. “Demurrage... Read more of this article
Video: BTA’s Glenn Jones On Boston 25 News
Bermuda Tourism Authority Interim CEO Glenn Jones recently spoke to Boston 25 News about the island and the eventual re-opening of international travel in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The report on Boston 25 News said, “After weeks spent cooped up inside, the travel deals already being advertised seem enticing. “There will be pent up demand... Read more of this article
Football: USL League Two Cancel 2020 Season
Last month, Bermuda’s Bascome FC football team — which was scheduled to make its debut this year – announced that they will take a hiatus from the USL League Two 2020 season with a commitment to return in 2021, and now the USL itself has announced the cancellation of the 2020 USL League Two season due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The... Read more of this article
Morton: ‘UK Govt Supports Overseas Territories’
“The UK Government is firmly committed to supporting the Overseas Territories in dealing with Covid-19,” Parliamentary Under-Secretary Wendy Morton said when asked about the kind of support that the UK Government is providing to help the UK Overseas Territories respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Hansard of the UK Parliament’s... Read more of this article
Column: Foods To Combat Anxiety & Depression
[Opinion column written by Agathe Holowatinc] Recently, I was asked: “Agathe, is there such a thing as foods that help combat anxiety and depression? If so – what are they?” And so that’s what I’d like to focus on today in my post, because it’s a very timely question, given the global panic around coronavirus [Covid-19], the lockdown, the... Read more of this article
Video: MSA Elementary Virtual Sports Day
Mount Saint Agnes Academy held their first ‘Virtual Sports Day’, which saw students take part in a number of events and submit photos and videos. A spokesperson said, “Remote learning challenges us to be creative with our longstanding traditions and customs. On May 1, MSA Elementary Virtual Sports Day replaced our traditional sports day... Read more of this article
‘BTA Team Pivot To An Inside-Out Approach’
“When COVID-19 hit our shores and hotels shuttered their doors, about 2,000 people were out of work, suddenly and devastatingly,” the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Interim CEO Glenn Jones said. An email sent out by BTA Interim CEO Glenn Jones said, “The sudden joblessness created by this pandemic has reminded me of a statistic often... Read more of this article
Video: May 6th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Community search for Chavelle Dillon-Burgess, 115 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, over $15 million paid in unemployment benefit, ‘unprecedented declines’ in tourism, ‘firefighters were able to lift the vehicle’, Government authorizes second charter flight from US, ‘substantial doubt’ for Norwegian Cruise Line, BELCO office hours and... Read more of this article
AXIS Capital Reports First Quarter Results
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. Commenting on the first quarter 2020 financial results, Albert Benchimol, President and CEO of AXIS Capital, said: “As our industry and society continue to navigate the challenges brought on by COVID-19, our primary thoughts are with the people,... Read more of this article
Arch Capital Reports 2020 First Quarter Results
Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced its 2020 first quarter results. The results included: Net income available to Arch common shareholders of $133.7 million, or $0.32 per share, a 5.0% annualized return on average common equity, compared to $438.1 million, or $1.07 per share, for the 2019 first quarter; After-tax operating income available... Read more of this article
