Category: Business
BEDC Entrepreneurship Education Awards
On Friday, November 22nd, the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] hosted the annual Entrepreneurship Education Awards. The dinner and awards ceremony celebrates entrepreneurs that have demonstrated continued dedication to growth in their businesses by taking the educational courses and workshops that BEDC offers throughout the year. “At... Read more of this article
Ed Bermuda Appoints Mark Simons
Ed, the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, today [Dec 17] announced the appointment of Mark Simons as Head of Business Development and Production, Bermuda. Mr Simons, who joins next month, will focus on developing and fostering client relationships. He joins from Marsh Bermuda where he was Senior Vice President FINPRO. He has held various... Read more of this article
Pop Up Shop & Children’s Workshop At Waterville
The Bermuda National Trust will host a Pop Up Shop and children’s workshop at Waterville on Pomander Road in Paget, with the shop open until December 24th, while the workshop will be held on Friday, December 20th. A spokesperson said, “Pop by the Bermuda National Trust headquarters, historic Waterville, 2 Pomander Rd. Paget for creative... Read more of this article
BMA Hosts 12th Financial Policy Council Meeting
The Bermuda Financial Policy Council [Council] held its twelfth meeting on December 5th, hosted by the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA]. A Government spokesperson said, “The role of the Council is to assess possible threats to Bermuda’s financial stability, and to identify policies and actions to mitigate or eliminate such threats. It also advises... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 16 2019
December 16 saw 2,352 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $87,024.00 BD. 2,352 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 2.8% at $37.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,385.70, up 1.92% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 55 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article
OBA Urge People To Shop Locally Over Holiday
“People should do as much as they can to support Bermudian shops and jobs and buy locally this holiday season,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said. “We have all by now read how the retail sector in Bermuda is suffering from a collapse of sales volume,” Mr Cannonier said. “This holiday season could be make or break for some retailers... Read more of this article
Photos: New Boat Slip Service Launching Soon
Shakedown Bottoms Up Boat Works is the new revived traditional boat slip operation that is opening at Great Bay in St. David’s and is being run by well known charter fisherman David Barnes. Mr. Barnes explains the Barnes family has been working towards completion over the last two years, working on the project while operating their charter fishing... Read more of this article
‘Consciously You’ Business Set To Launch
A new and upcoming business ‘Consciously You’ — which is focused on creating and sharing beautiful, empowering and uplifting experiences with people from every walk of life — is set to officially launch in 2020. A spokesperson said, “Consciously You is a new and upcoming business focused on creating and sharing beautiful, empowering... Read more of this article
BPSU Long Service Awards Honour Employees
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] recently celebrated Caribbean Public Services Day by recognizing 261 public officers who have worked for the Government of Bermuda for more than ten years. A Government spokesperson said, “During the long service awards ceremony, the Premier of Bermuda, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, the Head of the Public... Read more of this article
Postponed: Winter Wonderland At Dockyard
The Winter Wonderland at the Royal Naval Dockyard scheduled to take place today [Dec 15] has been postponed due to the inclement weather the island is experiencing. A spokesperson for WEDCO said, “Today’s Destination Dockard: Winter Wonderland has been postponed to next week Sunday, December 22, 2019, due to inclement weather and wind intensity.” Related... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting December 14
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday December 14th. On Saturday the LPG Huntergas gas tanker ship is expected, and on Monday the Oleander container ship and the Castillo de Villalba tanker ship will arrive. On Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship is scheduled... Read more of this article
Somers Limited Announces Financial Results
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Somers Limited a financial services investment holding company, released financial results for the year ended September 30, 2019. The filing stated: Somers Limited, a financial services investment holding company, is pleased to announce its results for the quarter and year ended September 30, 2019. Overview... Read more of this article
