Category: Business
Princess Donate $40,000 To Knowledge Quest
Knowledge Quest announced that it has received a donation of $40,000 from Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. A spokesperson said, “SailGP held its first on-island event, the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess, in April of this year. While the sailing event was a success, local restrictions – instated to combat an uptick... Read more of this article
Secure BDA Suspend Trash Collection Service
“At this time we are unable to proceed with residential trash collection,” the Secure BDA company said, explaining that “due to circumstances beyond our control and several matters that have arisen since announcing this service” they have suspended the initiative “until further notice.” The company had previously... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting August 21
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday August 21st. On Saturday the Sanderling Ace vehicles carrier is expected, on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Viking Orion cruise ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship is scheduled to... Read more of this article
PartnerRe Declares Preferred Shares Dividend
PartnerRe Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the period June 15, 2021 – September 14, 2021 of $0.3046875 per share on the Company’s 4.875% Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, Series J. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2021 to shareholders of record on August 31, 2021. Related Stories PartnerRe... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 20 2021
August 20 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,557.26, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 12 2026 Bermuda Stock... Read more of this article
Little Venice & Wine Diva Hold First Event
The Little Venice and Wine Diva’s Jo-rena Davis recently held an event at the Little Venice Wine Bar featuring a “sampling of carefully selected Italian wines.” A spokesperson said, “Earlier this month, the Little Venice and Wine Diva’s Jo-rena Davis held their first event in the Little Venice Wine Bar. The evening featured a... Read more of this article
100WF Selects Duke Of Edinburgh As Recipient
100 Women in Finance has selected the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Bermuda as the charity recipient for its 2021 Bermuda Summer Sunset Gala. A spokesperson said, “As part of a new area of focus under 100WF’s new ‘Impact Pillar, the 100 Women in Finance, Bermuda Committee, are pledging to reach, inspire and support pre-career... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 19 2021
August 19 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,557.26, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 62 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 12 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 9 2026 Bermuda Stock Exchange Report:... Read more of this article
Current 2021 Cruise Schedule Shows 33 Calls
The Ministry of Transport said that the “2021 cruise ship season is shaping up with a total of 33 calls as of today,” with the Crystal Symphony set to make 13 calls starting on August 25th, while the Norwegian Breakaway will make six calls. “Bermuda has attracted two additional cruise ships this season. “The Crystal Symphony... Read more of this article
Summer Employment Programme Concludes
The Department of Workforce Development’s Summer Employment Programme recently concluded with the interns participating in career guidance webinars. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development’s 2021 Summer Employment Programme recently concluded with the interns participating in two career guidance webinars... Read more of this article
Butterfield Scholarships: Tierrai Tull & Isaiah Wales
The Bank of Butterfield announced the recipients of their 2021 scholarships, with Bermudian students Tierrai Tull and Isaiah Wales being awarded $25,000 each per year for the duration of their course in support of their undergraduate studies. “Butterfield offers more than $150,000 to university students every year through six scholarships which... Read more of this article
Secure BDA Offers Weekly Trash Collection
A Bermudian entrepreneur is offering weekly residential trash collection, with the service available in St. George’s, St. David’s, Smiths, and Hamilton Parish and starting at only $9 a week. The service is being offered by Secure BDA, a small business owned by Kenten Trott which was founded in 2019 and has been operational since June 2020.... Read more of this article
