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Happy Valley Child Care Centre Closed For Day
Happy Valley Child Care Centre is closing with “immediate effect” due to a plumbing issue, the Government said at just past noon today [Jan 24]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Social Development and Sport wishes to advise that Happy Valley Child Care Centre is closing with immediate effect due to a plumbing issue. “Today’s... Read more of this article
Video: Dr Ewart Brown On CT Scan Closure
There was legal action pending prior to the agreement for Government to pay a financial supplement for CT and MRI scans, Dr Ewart Brown has confirmed, adding that while the Government has “taken steps to help” they have “suffered staggering losses”. Dr Ewart Brown — a former Premier who is the Executive Chairman of Bermuda... Read more of this article
UK MPs: Debate Same Sex Marriage In Bermuda
British MPs are set to debate “same sex marriage in Bermuda” during an Adjournment Debate on Monday [Jan 29] in the House of Commons. The “upcoming business” section for the Commons Main Chamber lists the debate and Labour MP Chris Bryant’s name, with Mr Bryant having already made his position clear, previously asking that... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess Offers Cooking Lessons
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club will be holding a series of pastry-making classes for children – as well as a Thai cooking lesson for adults. The children’s classes will each have a different theme: Cookies and Doughnuts; Valentine’s Day and Easter. These classes are designed for children with an interest in baking and will be led by Pastry... Read more of this article
Video: Dr Ewart Brown On Lahey Lawsuit
As far as he knows the Lahey lawsuit has not been dropped, and the allegations are “frivolous,” former Premier Dr Ewart Brown said, adding that if they “had weight the Department of Justice would have agreed to take the case.” Dr Brown recently sat down with Bernews for a 80-minute live interview discussing a wide range of topics,... Read more of this article
BSX New Listing Sponsor: Walkers Corporate
The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] announced Walkers Corporate [Bermuda] Limited has joined the BSX as a Listing Sponsor, effective January 2, 2018. Greg Wojciechowski, BSX President & CEO stated, “We are delighted to welcome Walkers Corporate [Bermuda] Limited as the newest Listing Sponsor of the BSX. We welcome the Walkers practice to Bermuda... Read more of this article
Guardian: Appleby Clients Included Banned Bank
Appleby is back in the news again, with the UK’s Guardian reporting the law firm to have provided services to FBME Bank, which is banned from the US financial system due to a number of allegations against it, with Appleby withdrawing from acting as the FBME holding company’s registered agent in 2015. The story said, “Appleby represented... Read more of this article
Video: January 24th Bernews Morning Newsflash
British MPs to debate same sex marriage in Bermuda in Adjournment Debate on Monday, vehicle paint stolen in burglary at Pembroke business, Mr. and Miss CedarBridge Academy pageant competition on January 27, upgrade of Reid Street entrance to the Washington Mall about to start, Fitch on the impact of the U.S. tax changes on Bermuda, and Customs Department... Read more of this article
Bermuda Win Swimming Medal In Inaugural Cup
The inaugural UANA [Union Americana de Natacion] Swimming Cup concluded in Florida with Bermuda winning one medal, courtesy of an excellent showing from Logan Watson-Brown. During the 13-14 Girls 100 LC Meter Freestyle, Logan Watson-Brown finished 3rd touching the wall in a time of 59.79. During the 13-14 Girls 50 LC Meter Backstroke, Watson-Brown finished... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental League Results
In Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling League action inside the Warwick Lanes saw the Odd Balls defeat the Bermuda Pest Control 21 – 9, the Cubs defeated The Invaders 26.5 – 3.5, while New Hope defeated the Pinjammers 25 – 5. The Nifty Rollers defeated the Quickie Lickie Laundry 19 – 11 and the Spicenix defeated the Under Dawgs 20 –... Read more of this article
Argo Preliminary Loss Estimates: $34-$38M
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, announced a preliminary pre-tax catastrophe loss estimate for the three-month period ended Dec. 31, 2017 of $34-$38 million, net of ceded reinsurance recoverables, reinstatement premiums and expected profit commissions. C atastrophe... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 23 2018
January 23 saw 7,741 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $204,843.00 BD. 3,541 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $39.50 per share, while another 2,200 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing down 3.4% at $14.00 per share. 2,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 2.7% at $17.00... Read more of this article
