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Bermuda Center For Sleep Disorders Opens
The Bermuda Center for Sleep Disorders, a “diagnostic sleep facility designed to help diagnose and treat people who have sleep disorders,” has opened in Paget, becoming the island’s first overnight sleep testing facility. The Centre said, “As the first on island overnight sleep testing facility, Bermuda Center for Sleep Disorders... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Tropical Storm Maria and Hurricane Lee are both ‘potential threats to Bermuda’, Bermuda Center for Sleep Disorders opens in Paget, BELCO crew flying out today to BVI to help restore electricity, A.S. Cooper presents $10,000 cheque to Bermuda Red Cross for hurricane relief, Bermuda Union of Teachers inviting the public to participate in a National... Read more of this article
“Insurance Of The Future” Conference
Local and international industry experts will be on hand to offer market insights and practical information at the upcoming Bermuda Insurance Market Conference, hosted by the Bermuda Insurance Institute [BII]. The 2017 Conference, entitled ‘Insurance of the Future’, will take place on Friday, October 13 at XL Catlin at O’Hara House, with speakers... Read more of this article
AXIS Capital To Acquire Shares Of Novae Group
Following consultation with the European Commission, and in accordance with applicable regulations, Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings will complete its acquisition of Novae Group plc in two phases, beginning with the acquisition of Novae shares, expected to occur on October 2, 2017. This is to be followed by management control and integration of... Read more of this article
Fitch Ratings: Reinsurer Downgrade Risks Grow
Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, 2017 catastrophe losses for the global insurance and reinsurance sectors will exceed $100 billion and could reach close to $190 billion on a pretax basis, Fitch Ratings says. According to Fitch, losses on this scale, which at the upper end would be the highest on record in a single year, could “weaken... Read more of this article
Bacardi 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report
Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi said they are actively engaged in “responsible drinking initiatives, reaching more than one million underage individuals with underage drinking prevention education programs, and cut its greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions intensity in half.” These are just two of the accomplishments detailed in the company’s... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental League Results
In Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw Quickie Lickie Laundry defeat New Hope 21 – 9, the Odd Balls defeated The Invaders 23 – 7, while the Nifty Rollers defeated the Under Dawgs 25 – 5. The Cubs defeated the Spicenix 18 – 12 and the game between the Pinjammers and Bermuda Pest Control... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 26 2017
September 26 saw 4,400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $39,535.00 BD. 4,300 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing down 2.8% at $8.75 per share, while another 100 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 7.3% at $19.10 per share. The BSX finished at 2,107.28, down 0.66% on the day. There were 0 advances,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Karting Club Season Continues
The Bermuda Karting Club’s 2017/18 Season continued this past weekend with racing at the RUBiS Southside Raceway in St. David’s. Participants of all ages took to the track, racing in different classes through the afternoon, including Cadet Class, Tag Senior, L0206 Seniors, L0206 Masters, Tag Junior and Stock Honda Shifters. For all of our coverage... Read more of this article
Charman Prize Art Opening At Masterworks
Nurturing young talent along with showcasing more established artists is part of what makes the bi-annual Charman Prize such a unique event. In keeping with the tradition of inspiring young artists John Charman, sponsor and patron of the Prize, has donated art kits to be handed out to the first 50 children [age 5 to 14] that attend the opening of the... Read more of this article
BWS: Maria & Lee Are Both “Potential Threats”
[Updated] As of their latest update at 6.00pm this evening [Sept 26], the Bermuda Weather Service has stated that Tropical Storm Maria and Hurricane Lee are both ‘potential threats to Bermuda.’ Tropical Storm Maria Tropical Storm Maria is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Sept 26 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
