Category: Business
Last Harbour Nights On September 4th
After an extended 21 week season, tomorrow night, Wednesday September 4th, marks the end of the 2019 Harbour Nights season. The Chamber of Commerce is encouraging visitors and residents to come and enjoy the special night’s festivities including the Gombey Warriors, Strong by Zumba demonstrations, Working Title Band and Coral Beats, the Brazilian... Read more of this article
BF&M Donates To Red Cross To Help Bahamas
BF&M has made a substantial donation to the Red Cross to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. Dorian — a Category 5 hurricane described as one of the most intense storm on record to make landfall anywhere in the North Atlantic Ocean Basin — slammed the Bahamas leaving at least 5 people dead and causing catastrophic... Read more of this article
Shannon Thomas Awarded Carey Olsen Bursary
Aspiring lawyer Shannon Thomas has been awarded Carey Olsen Bermuda’s inaugural law student bursary. The 22-year-old Bermudian, who was previously a student at Saltus Grammar School, is currently in the second year of his Bachelor of Laws degree at Queen Mary University of London. The bursary will go towards Mr. Thomas pursuing his legal studies... Read more of this article
Michael Lee-Chin To Speak In Bermuda
Local graduates of Canada’s McMaster University are being invited to welcome a famous fellow alumnus to the island in September when billionaire investor Michael Lee-Chin visits Bermuda. The Jamaican-Canadian business magnate and philanthropist will be speaking at an upcoming Bermuda Underwater Institute [BUEI] event being hosted by the Hamilton,... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting August 31
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday August 31st. On Sunday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship and the Oleander container ship are expected, on Monday the Grandeur of the Seas cruise ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the HMS Protector Royal Navy ice patrol ship and... Read more of this article
Wakefield Quin Supports Back To School Drive
Bermuda law firm Wakefield Quin donated $2,500 to Gina Spence Productions’ [GSP] Each One Reach One Back to School Drive. WQ Director and Senior Counsel Roderick Forrest noted, “Our firm is happy to be able to play a small part in helping local students prepare for a successful school year. “We hope that our contribution will allow parents... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Aug 30 2019
August 30 saw 21,300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $237,510.00 BD. 11,300 shares were traded by BF&M Ltd, closing up 2.6% at $17.70 per share, while the other 10,000 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $3.75 per share. The BSX finished at 1,961.40, up 0.18% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines,... Read more of this article
BMA Release Special Commemorative Coins
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has marked its 50th Anniversary by releasing special commemorative coins. The 50th Anniversary coin has a triangular design featuring a compass rose and the islands of Bermuda, and are available in denominations of $5 [1/20 oz.] gold, $2 [1 oz.] silver and $0.25 [1 oz.] cupronickel. Established in 1969, the BMA... Read more of this article
Concordia Scholarship Awarded To Hereward Dill
Concordia Maritime [Bermuda] Limited has awarded the 2019 scholarship in the amount of $4,000.00 to Hereward Dill. “He will be attending Solent University in September and is enrolled in the BEng [Hons] Yacht & Powercraft Design. Hereward graduated from The Landing School with an Associate’s Degree in Marine Systems in May of this year.... Read more of this article
RSIR Realty To Sponsor Bermuda Pride Event
Rego Sotheby’s International Realty Bermuda announced its sponsorship of Bermuda’s first Pride Parade, which is set to take place tomorrow [Aug 31]. “To celebrate being the 1st Bermuda real estate company to sponsor the landmark event, the full-service real estate firm recently welcomed Elizabeth Christopher from Bermuda Pride and Adrian Hartnett-Beasley... Read more of this article
Clarien Bank Donates $10,000 To OutBermuda
Saying it is part of their “ongoing commitment to Diversity & Inclusion,” Clarien announced that it has donated $10,000 to OUTBermuda, a registered charity which supports the LGBTQ community in Bermuda. “Starting in October, the bank will introduce several new Diversity & Inclusion [D&I] initiatives internally to increase... Read more of this article
RUBiS Labour Day Holiday Opening Hours
RUBiS Energy Bermuda have provided information about their opening hours for their various locations during the upcoming Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 2. Related Stories RUBiS Labour Day Holiday Opening Hours BSX Will Be Closed For Labour Day Holiday BSX To Close On Sept 2 For Labour Day MarketPlace Labour Day Holiday Store Hours BSX Will... Read more of this article
