Category: Business
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting March 17
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday March 17th. On Saturday the Albatros cruise ship is expected, and on Monday the SCF Amur oil products tanker will arrive. On Tuesday the Oleander and the Somers Isles container ships are expected, and on Thursday the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 16 2018
March 16 saw 1,700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $5,525.00 BD. 1,700 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing down 17.1% at $3.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,576.17, down 0.52% on the day. There was 1 advance, 1 decline, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the... Read more of this article
Minister: Cost Saving Measures For Govt Offices
Cabinet recently approved revised space standards for Government offices to “make more efficient use of space and reduce costs,” and the reductions range from 35% for general staff to 66% for Department Heads, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking in in the House of Assembly today [March 16] Minister Burch said that... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 15 2018
March 15 saw 7,526 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $103,022.70 BD. 4,226 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing down 2.6% at $16.56 per share, while another 3,300 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing down 0.5% at $10.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,589.56, down 0.15% on the day. There were 0 advances,... Read more of this article
BTA: Sports Tourism Boosts Shoulder Season
As the Ariel Re Bermuda Rugby Sevens and the Bermuda Triple Challenge get underway this weekend, it marks the peak in a busy month of sports tourism activity across the island, the BTA said, adding that next weekend. sailing’s International Moth World Championship begins. All three events are partly sponsored by the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA]... Read more of this article
Samuelsson Launches New Menu At Princess
Following a visit to Bermuda earlier this month, chef Marcus Samuelsson has launched a new menu for the Marcus’ restaurant at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. Working with the Marcus’ Chef de Cuisine, Danai Hongwanishkul, and his team, Marcus has created new dishes that deliver island flavours with Southwestern, Soul and Portuguese twists.... Read more of this article
RA: ‘Security Of Electricity Supply For Bermuda’
A decision to allow BELCO to replace ageing generators “was necessary for safety and the security of electricity supply for Bermuda,” the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda said today. Last week it was announced that the Authority had issued an order for the replacement of aged generation assets permitting BELCO to start installation of four... Read more of this article
Video: “Taking Off” On Airport Renovations
Skyport has released the eighth episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this week’s video highlighting the renovations on the existing airport. Speaking in the eighth episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Everyone knows we are busy building the new airport terminal,... Read more of this article
Cairi Albuoy Selected For Marsh Work Experience
Marsh and Guy Carpenter has taken on a work experience student from the Berkeley Institute for a 12-week placement, as part of the Career Pathways Programme. Cairi Albuoy, a 16-year-old Berkeley Institute student, was selected to undertake the placement in which he will rotate through the four different Marsh & McLennan businesses in Bermuda: Marsh... Read more of this article
Hamilton Docks To Reopen On Friday Morning
Polaris Holding Company announced that the Hamilton Docks will reopen on Friday, with the docks having been closed for repaving work, and container ships being unloaded in Dockyard during the closure. “Please note that the Hamilton Docks will reopen for regular service at 8:00 a.m. on Friday 16 March 2018,” the company said. “Thank... Read more of this article
Video: D.E. Mortimer & Co Hold Trade Show
D.E. Mortimer & Co Ltd, a wholesale distributor in business since 1964, held a trade show this week. A spokesperson said, “This is D.E. Mortimer’s first trade show. We have three overseas representatives on the island, including Sheri Bilger-Reed from Misco Products, Keith Hartzell from Vondrehle Corporation, and Kevin Rowland from... Read more of this article
Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit On March 23
Benedict Associates Ltd will host the Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit at the Hamilton Princess on March 23, as well as a Leadership MasterClass on March 24. A spokesperson said, “Research indicates that, when effectively implemented, Entrepreneurial Leadership can boost your competitive advantage. The Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit will provide... Read more of this article
