Category: Business
Bermuda Food Tours Celebrates 1st Anniversary
Bermuda Food Tours is celebrating their one year anniversary after hosting over 600 guests on culinary journeys since launching in March of 2018. “These 3-3.5 hour walking food tours include tastings at 7 delicious and unique eateries throughout Hamilton. Reviews on TripAdvisor and Facebook, from locals and visitors alike, rave about the variety... Read more of this article
Skyport President On Flights, Seat Capacity
[Written by Don Burgess] Even though American Airlines has cut one of its New York flights to Bermuda, air visitor arrivals were up in 2018. This from Skyport president Aaron Adderley. He pointed out that the reduction from AA was likely a response to JetBlue who had increased seats from both Boston and New York. However, he declined to discuss whether... Read more of this article
Ascendant Share Repurchases Feb, March 4, 6, 7
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Ascendant Group Limited advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of February 2019 the company repurchased 20 common shares at an average price of $17. The Company advised that the repurchased shares have been cancelled. In addition, Ascendant Group Limited also advised... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting March 9
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday March 9th. On Monday the Oleander III is expected, on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship will arrive, and on Friday the World Spirit vehicles carrier and the Pelican of London sail training ship are scheduled to... Read more of this article
One Communications Feb. Share Repurchases
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], One Communications Ltd., advised that pursuant to its share repurchase programme, during the month of February 2019 the company repurchased 28,895 of its common shares at an average price of $2.99 for immediate cancellation. Related Stories One Communications Share Repurchases One Communications Share... Read more of this article
KPMG Celebrates International Women’s Day
Firms around the KPMG global network are “working collectively to build an inclusive future for everyone, and the conversation could not have been stronger and more powerful as we celebrate International Women’s Day.” “A future where everyone feels included and diversity is encouraged. That has been, and continues to be, our collective... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: March 8 2019
March 8 saw 11,700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $234,000.00 BD. 11,700 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing even at $20.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,360.83, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 57 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full... Read more of this article
ASW Law Celebrates International Women’s Day
On 8 March 2019, local Bermuda law firm, ASW Law Limited hosted a ‘harbor-side chat and breakfast’ at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club to celebrate International Women’s Day 2019. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is #balanceforbetter. Guest speakers Laura Taylor of Nephila Capital Ltd., Gita Gutierrez of the Information... Read more of this article
Ascendant Group Announces 2018 Results
Ascendant Group released its 2018 annual financial results today [March 8], with core earnings of $18.3 million, or $1.87/share, compared to $20.4 million, or $2.06/share, in 2017 and funds from operations [FFO] of $46.8 million, or $4.78/share, for 2018 compared to $44.1 million, or $4.45/share, in 2017. The company said their highlights include: Continued... Read more of this article
November Consumer Price Index Report
Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office Walton Brown released the November 2018 Consumer Price [CPI] Index publication from the Department of Statistics. The Minister explained, “In November 2018 consumers paid 0.8% more for the CPI basket of goods and services than they did in November 2017. Between October 2018 and November 2018 the average cost... Read more of this article
Appleby Global Female Leaders Network
Appleby’s Female Leaders Network brings together women in senior positions across the jurisdictions in which the firm operates. The network meets regularly to discuss and debate important topics such as diversity and how to develop talented women within an organisation. Sessions are informal and the network includes women from various industries and... Read more of this article
Photos: StreetWise ‘MBA’ Graduation Celebration
Premier David Burt was the guest speaker at the graduation of the 4th cohort of the StreetWise ‘MBA’ held on Friday, March 2nd at HSBC Harbourfront. The graduates included Velda Franco owner of Sunset Paradis Bermuda Vacation Rentals, Aisha Spencer co-owner of three Graces Day Spa, Chrisathi Waldron, owner of Scribbles Art Shack, Sandra Dill, CEO... Read more of this article
