Category: Business
Harbour Nights Cancelled Due To Weather
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced that tonight’s [July 19] Harbour Nights event is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions. A spokesperson said, “We would like to announce the cancellation of tonight’s scheduled Harbour Nights event due to inclement weather conditions. The safety and well-being of our attendees, vendors, and... Read more of this article
E-Tax Filing Deadline Extended To Tomorrow
The Office of the Tax Commissioner advises that “e-tax filing for the period of April, May, and June has been extended until July 20, 2023.” A Government spokesperson said, “Mandatory e-filers are reminded that they are required to file online. To set up filing online, please visit www.etax.gov.bm and select ‘register.’ “As... Read more of this article
Bermuda Encouraged To Pursue ‘Blue Bond’
Suzanne Johnson, Senior Advisor, United Nations Global Compact [UNGC] Ocean Stewardship Coalition, gave several compelling reasons why Bermuda should issue a blue bond. A spokesperson said, “Although the second annual Bermuda Climate Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency, in partnership with KBRA, ended last month, it continues... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 18 2023
July 18 saw 189,159 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $1,578,054.40 BD. 3,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing at an even $29.60 per share, while the other 186,159 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd, closing down 11.1% at $8.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,211.59, down 0.07% on the day.... Read more of this article
Meet SSEP Youth Entrepreneurs On Friday
On Friday [July 21], the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will host a meet and greet on the City Hall lawn from 11.00am to 2.00pm for Summer Student Entrepreneur Program participants. A spokesperson said, “This will be an opportunity for the participants to introduce their businesses to the community and gain valuable experience... Read more of this article
Appleby Bermuda Welcomes 13 Summer Interns
Appleby is welcoming 13 Bermudian students – Jasmin Brown, Mya Gibbons, Guielle Bean, Harley Rouwhorst, Max Blakeney, Megan Lau, Imani Bell, Miaya Pereira, Jeremias Pietila, Ice’ces Jackson, Skye Oliveira, Jada Rogers-Ingemann, and Danni Watson – to its 2023 summer internship programme. A spokesperson said, “The internships, which... Read more of this article
Govt: Learn More About Tourism Investment Act
The Government is encouraging “existing restaurants, visitor excursions and attractions, and cultural sites and artistic activities that cater to the tourism experience” to learn more about the amended Tourism Investment Act [TIA] 2017. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is reminded that the Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 17 2023
July 17 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,213.15, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 64 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 9 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 8 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article
One Comms Reminds To Keep Email Active
One Communications is reminding the public to keep their email addresses active. A spokesperson said, “Do you have a One Communications email address that you are unable to log into or you are no longer receiving emails on at Northrock.bm, Logic.bm, ibl.bm or therock.bm? “Please give us a call at 700-7000 and choose option 4 by August 14th... Read more of this article
T’Shun Basden Completes HETT Certification
BELCO apprentice mechanic T’Shun Basden has successfully completed an academic 35-week Heavy Truck and Transport [HETT] Certification Programme at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Canada. A spokesperson said, “T’Shun has been an apprentice mechanic in BELCO’s garage on the transport team since 2020. He was one of eight candidates interviewed... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert’s Trip To Atlanta Cost $3,558.51
A trip in June 2023 by Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert to Atlanta cost $3,558.51, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from June 27, 2023 – June 29, 2023, and the web page listing said, “The Hon Wayne Furbert, JP MP, Minister of Transport visited Delta Air Lines’ Headquarters... Read more of this article
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings Of Sura Re
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ [Good] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating [Long-Term ICR] of “bbb” [Good] of Sura Re Ltd. [Sura Re] [Bermuda]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The ratings reflect Sura Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as... Read more of this article
