Category: Business
Envelop Risk Appoints Brian O’Hara To Board
Envelop Risk, a global specialty cyber insurance analytics and underwriting firm, announces that industry veteran Brian O’Hara will be appointed to its Board of Directors, effective as of May 31, 2018. O’Hara is the former Chairman and CEO of XL Capital Ltd, now XL Group. O’Hara joins Envelop’s distinguished board of directors and management... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Blockchain For Beginners’ Town Hall
The Ministry of National Security hosted the ‘Blockchain for Beginners’ town hall meeting this evening [May 31] and you can tune in and watch the 90-minute video below. Speaking earlier this week, Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, “It is no secret that this Government has made a significant impact on the world stage... Read more of this article
Nathanael Fubler Awarded Deloitte Scholarship
Calling him an “ impressive young man,” Deloitte announced that the 2018 Deloitte Scholarship recipient is CedarBridge Academy graduate Nathanael Fubler. The scholarship award offers up to $20,000 per year for a maximum of 3 years and is available to Bermudians pursuing an undergraduate degree with an interest in accounting, actuarial or... Read more of this article
Reduction Of Services Due To ‘Staffing Crisis’
[Updated] There will be a “reduction of the scope of services provided to Bermuda by the Judicial Department” which is a “direct result of the Department’s relentless staffing crisis” as “with just a 51% complement of staff” they are “no longer in a position to continue to attempt to provide full services.” This... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 30 2018
May 30 saw 2,296 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $64,972.70 BD. 1,296 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 3.1% at $47.00 per share, while another 1,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 1.8% at $3.99 per share. The BSX finished at 2,684.40, down 2.40% on the day. There was... Read more of this article
Hamilton Capital Appoint Brenton Slade
Hamilton Insurance Group, the Bermuda-based holding company for insurance and reinsurance operations in Bermuda and at Lloyd’s, today announced the appointment of Brenton Slade as Senior Vice President, Hamilton Capital Partners, a new business unit that will be tasked with the further development of Hamilton’s capital management capabilities. Mr.... Read more of this article
Harbour Nights Canceled This Evening
[Updated] The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce said that, after consultation with the Bermuda Weather Service, they have decided to go ahead with Harbour Nights tonight [May 30]. A spokesperson said, “We’ve been keeping a close eye on the weather forecasts for today as there has been some concern about what the conditions will be like this evening for... Read more of this article
Town Hall To Be ‘Introduction To Blockchain’
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines held a press conference regarding tomorrow’s [May 31] Blockchain Town Hall Meeting, saying “it is no secret that this Government has made a significant impact on the world stage with our bold entry into the world of fintech.” Minister Caines said, “The Ministry of National Security will... Read more of this article
New Director Of Public Transportation Dept
The Ministry of Transport and Regulatory Affairs announced that Roger Todd has joined the Department of Public Transportation as Director. “The accomplished Senior Manager and Professional Engineer has over 25 years of experience leading, coaching and developing industrial and professional teams,” the Ministry said. “With a strong... Read more of this article
‘Blockchain For Beginners’ Town Hall On May 31
The Ministry of National Security will host a Town Hall entitled ‘Blockchain for Beginners’ on Thursday [May 31] from 6.00pm to 7.00pm at Pier Six on Front Street in Hamilton. The Department of ICT Policy and Innovation said, “The Ministry of National Security is hosting a Town Hall information session on Blockchain for Beginners. You... Read more of this article
New Twizy Charging Stations At Clearwater
Twizy electric rental cars can now be charged while visitors enjoy a day at Clearwater Beach in St. David’s, as the Bermuda Land Development Company Limited [BLDC] have installed eight dedicated charging points in the area. The two-seater Renault Twizy minicars have been available to rent from Current Vehicles in Bermuda for just over a year. “Since... Read more of this article
Colouring Book Highlights Life In Bermuda
A new 20-page colouring book titled 3 Little Bermudians is now available, offering a unique focus on some of the aspects of life in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “3 Little Bermudians is the latest exciting offering from Bermuda-based McGinger Design Lab. It is a 20-page colouring book which focuses on some of the unique aspects of life in Bermuda.... Read more of this article
