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Bermuda Runners Compete In Boston Marathon
The day that Desiree Linden became the first American to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years, Bermuda runners were also part of the field. Five athletes flying the Bermuda Flag on their registration form braved the less than welcoming conditions and the chilly rain. Jamie Fraser was the first of the group to cross the line he finished 2,333rd overall... Read more of this article
Faiz Shakir Receives Chancellor’s Award In NY
State University of New York Chancellor Kristina Johnson recently awarded 12 Suffolk County Community College students with the 2018 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence at an Albany awards ceremony, and Bermudian Faiz Shakir was one of the awardees. Shakir is an Accounting Major with a 3.8 grade point average. He has earned Dean’s List recognition... Read more of this article
Video: April 17th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Motorcyclists injured in collision on North Shore, police ticketed someone for driving a go-kart on the road, BTC worker in stable condition after falling 25 feet down a hole, Imogene Lawrence celebrated her 103rd birthday, Minister Wayne Caines in the UK for Fintech meetings, City Food Festival hosts Just Desserts, and Premier David Burt attends... Read more of this article
Bermuda Motocross Club Racing Results
The Bermuda Motocross Club recently held another round of racing, with Drake Raynor, Grae Edness, Jazuri Thompson, Keon Glasford, Leroy Wade, Jason DeCouto, Kai’Jun Simons, and Zico Majors emerging as winners from the day’s action. Drake Raynor won the Pee-Wee Class on the day, while the 50cc Class was won by Grae Edness. Jazuri Thompson rode to... Read more of this article
Fiqre Crockwell Super 6 Cricket Expo Held
The 2018 Fiqre Crockwell Super 6 Cricket Expo took place at Lord’s in St. David’s. The Tuff Dogs were crowned the 2018 Champions, with Bailey’s Bay second and Code Red finished 3rd. Kyajee Wilson playing with the Long Strokes took home the Best Catch Trophy of the Tournament, while Dean Stephens from PHC scored the Most Runs. The Sportsmanship... Read more of this article
AXIS Launches Cyber Center Of Excellence
Addressing the more than $445 billion cost that companies incur each year due to the threat of cybercrime and cyberattacks, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced the launch of the AXIS Cyber Center of Excellence. It will provide a broad range of commercial insurance protection and mitigation solutions for tangible and intangible assets, relating... Read more of this article
Monument Re Acquires Run-off Portfolio
Monument Re announced that, subject to regulatory approval it has, through its European subsidiary Laguna Life DAC, acquired a run-off portfolio of flexible premium retail life insurance contracts from Ethias S.A., known as the First A Portfolio. Laguna Life DAC is an Irish domiciled insurance undertaking and a 100% subsidiary of Monument Re Limited... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 16 2018
April 16 saw 500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $ 5,833.43 BD. 300 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 0.9% at $17.00 per share, while another 200 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing even at $3.92 per share. The BSX finished at 2,550.15, up 0.05% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and... Read more of this article
Minister Greets Returning Commonwealth Team
Following the conclusion of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia, some members of the Bermuda team returned tonight [April 16] with Minister of the Cabinet Office with Responsibility for Government Reform Lovitta Foggo welcoming them back at the airport. In what has been an exceptional performance by Bermuda’s team this year, the island’s... Read more of this article
Dogs Following Kayaker Prompts Concern
Dogs in the water between Spanish Point and Dockyard caught the attention of a member of the public yesterday [April 15], with a police land unit dispatched to investigate. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “A member of public called Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre, concerned for the welfare of three dogs swimming in the water... Read more of this article
Ryan Parris Named MVP At Fred Kelly Awards
Bermuda’s Ryan Parris, midfielder for the Axemen soccer team in Nova Scotia, recently received the MVP award at the annual Fred G. Kelly Awards Banquet. A spokesperson said, “Acadia University’s Department of Athletics announced this year’s Team Award winners. Ryan Parris was the recipient of the MVP award at the annual Fred G. Kelly... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: April 16 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 30... Read more of this article
