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Butterfield Bank Closing Early On Friday
[Updated] Butterfield’s Banking Centres will close early on August 16 due to Hurricane Ernesto, with a planned reopening on August 19th. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that due to Hurricane Ernesto, all of our Banking Centres will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 16, and for the entirety of the weekend. We anticipate reopening... Read more of this article
Ex-Artillerymen’s Donates $1K To Eliza Dolittle
The Ex-Artillerymen’s Association’s annual Mother’s Day brunch on May 12 has resulted in a $1,000 donation to The Eliza Dolittle Society. A spokesperson said, “The Entertainment Committee of The Ex-Artillerymen’s Association held their annual Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Since the inception of this event in May 2017,... Read more of this article
College To Close On Aug 16 Due To Ernesto
Bermuda College will close on August 16 due to Hurricane Ernesto and aims to reopen on August 19, depending on the post-storm assessment. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College will be closed all day on Friday, August 16 as a result of the approach of Hurricane Ernesto. The College anticipates re-opening on Monday, August 19, pending a positive... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells & Bristol Compete In Carabao Cup
Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates exited the Carabao Cup after a 1 – 0 defeat to Coventry City at Ashton Gate. Ellis Simms’ 65th-minute goal proved the difference between the two sides despite an array of chances for Liam Manning’s side. Wells and his teammates return to league action on Saturday, August 17th [3pm] against Millwall... Read more of this article
Weather Service Issue ‘Hurricane Warning’
The Bermuda Weather Service has now upgraded the ‘Hurricane Watch’ to a ‘Hurricane Warning’. In their update this morning [Aug 15], they said, “BWS continues to closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Ernesto, now about 553 nautical miles to the southwest of Bermuda. A Hurricane Warning is now in effect for Bermuda “A... Read more of this article
Sailing: Kempe Begins ILCA UK Open & National
Sebastian Kempe began competing in the 2024 ILCA UK Open & National Championships at the WPNSA. The race official got the ILCA7 fleet off after a delay. James Foster won the day with a 1st, and 2nd place finish – and moved to the top of the fleet. One point behind is Finley Dickinson discarding an 8th in the first race. James Percival-Cooke... Read more of this article
Cricket: Chare Smith Leads Uphill To Victory
Chare Smith and his Uphill Castle Cricket Club teammates defeated Winscombe Cricket Club by 8 wickets. Uphill won the toss and sent Winscombe to bat, they bowled them out for 118, Alexander Brit was the top scorer with 30, Kieran Chapman was the pick of the Uphill Castle bowlers with figures of 3-0-15-3, Smith bowled 5-0-31-1. In reply, Uphill Castle... Read more of this article
Augustus Concludes Mastercard Championships
Daniel Augustus concluded competing in the 2024 Mastercard Tour Championships at the Sugarloaf Golf Course. Augustus shot a second and final round 2-over par 74, to finish T43rd overall at 6-over par. Augustus’ round consisted of 2 birdies, 15 pars, and 1 quadruple bogey. Related Stories Augustus Begins Mastercard Championships Mosquera &... Read more of this article
Two Women Killed In Florida Collision
Florida police have confirmed the tragic news that Lisa Jackson and Geraldine Francis were killed in a road collision on August 11. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office said, “The Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit has arrested the driver believed to be responsible for a double fatal traffic crash in Lauderdale Lakes on Sunday... Read more of this article
Video: Aug 15th Bernews Morning Newsflash
A Hurricane Warning is now in effect for Bermuda as Hurricane Ernesto is a threat, follow live updates on the storm on Bernews, BELCO encourages the public to prepare, Carl Neblett to run for OBA in C36 by-election, PLP begins selection for C36 by-election, and Department announces seniors pension increase are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article
Fidelis Quarterly Dividend & Share Repurchase
Fidelis Insurance Group declared a dividend and announced a new share repurchase authorization. A spokesperson said, “Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited, a global specialty insurer, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved and declared a dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on September 30, 2024, to common shareholders of record... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 14 2024
August 14 saw 10,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $202,500.00 BD. 10,000 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 4.7% at $20.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,406.54, down 0.38% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 51 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda... Read more of this article
