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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 29 2020

April 29 saw 2,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $60,500.00 BD. 2,000 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing even at $30.25 per share. The BSX finished at 1,542.73, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 60 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: April 30 2020

April 30 saw 10,400 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $227,000.00 BD. 10,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing up 13.2% at $21.50 per share, while another 400 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing down 0.8% at $30.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,652.75, up […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 1 2020

May 1 saw 76,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $298,350.00 BD. 76,500 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing down 2.5% at $3.90 per share. The BSX finished at 1,651.38, down 0.08% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 4 2020

May 4 saw 2,500 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $75,625.00 BD. 2,500 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing up 0.8% at $30.25 per share. The BSX finished at 1,653.79, up 0.15% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 5 2020

May 5 saw 733 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $12,466.30 BD. 333 shares were traded by Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd, closing up 8.9% at $1.10 per share, while another 400 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing even at $30.25 per share. The BSX finished at 1,654.21, up 0.03% on […]

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AXIS Capital Reports First Quarter Results

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. Commenting on the first quarter 2020 financial results, Albert Benchimol, President and CEO of AXIS Capital, said: “As our industry and society continue to navigate the challenges brought on by COVID-19, our primary thoughts are with the people, families and […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 6 2020

May 6 saw 6,000 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $172,050.00 BD. 1,000 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 7.0% at $20.00 per share, while another 4,700 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing up 12.2% at $33.95 per share. 300 shares were traded by One […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 7 2020

May 7 saw 1,700 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $7,790.00 BD. 200 shares were traded by Polaris Holding Co. Ltd, closing at an even $8.95 per share, while the other 1,500 shares were traded by One Communications Ltd, closing even at $4.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,623.80, even on […]

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ZipX Donates 5,000 Face Masks To Government

ZipX Bermuda has donated 5,000 face masks to the Bermuda Government for the island’s frontline workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “ZipX Bermuda has donated 5,000 face masks to the Bermuda Government for the island’s frontline workers. Additionally, they are supplying ZipX customers with complimentary individually-wrapped face masks with every package they deliver.” […]

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Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 8 2020

May 8 saw 126 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $3,886.50 BD. 126 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing down 8.7% at $31.00 per share. The BSX finished at 1,595.35, down 1.75% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 59 remained unchanged. The full report for the […]

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Photos & Video: Airport Emergency Exercise

[Updated with video] An emergency exercise took place at the L. F. Wade International Airport today [Dec 7] to test Bermuda’s readiness in the event of a plane crash or other emergency. The exercise, which must be undertaken every two years to ensure Bermuda is compliant with international regulatory requirements, involved various agencies as well as […]

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Marine Paintings Exhibition By Stephen Card

An exhibition of marine paintings by Stephen Card will hang at Gallery One Seventeen until the end of November at 117 Front Street East. A spokesperson said, “Stephen Card is often asked how long it took him to paint a maritime scenario, a boat, a ship, etc. His answer is very often the same: ‘it […]

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Students Benefit From Expressive Art Session

The Ministry of National Security’s Gang Violence Reduction Team and Living Legends Targeted Primary Prevention Program recently held an expressive art session with students at Victor Scott Primary School. The young men named themselves the ‘Hype Kings,’ with the session focused on positive affirmations through expressive art. Local artist Carlos Santana Dill led the class. […]

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Submit Your Art For The Anti-Violence Exhibition

The Ministry of National Security is reminding interested individuals that the deadline for submissions for the Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition is January 31 – February 10, 2020. Late last year, the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines announced a partnership with Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art to host the anti-violence awareness initiative. The […]

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Art Exhibition Celebrates City’s 225th Anniversary

The City of Hamilton invites the public to an ‘All things Hamilton’ art exhibition opening at the Bermuda Society of Arts in City Hall at 5:00pm on Friday, January 17th; which is another public celebration to recognize the 225th anniversary of the Corporation of Hamilton. A call for artwork was launched in November and more […]

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Dana Selassie ‘Amitie’ Exhibition On Sunday

This Sunday [Jan 19], at Utopia Restaurant, the public is invited to attend an inaugural exhibition showcasing the photographic talents of Dana ‘Zhyon’ Selassie. The exhibition will feature a series of photographs based on Documentary Portraiture – a form of photography that captures people in their environments. Dr Selassie notes that the style of photography […]

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New Dates/Deadline: Anti-Violence Art Exhibition

The Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition will now be held from February 26 to March 4, and the deadline for submissions has been extended until February 21st, with some $9,000 in cash prizes to be awarded. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security is advising that it has amended the dates for the […]

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P.A.L.S. To Benefit From IWC Charity Art Exhibit

The annual Charity Art Exhibition sponsored by The International Women Club of Bermuda is scheduled to take place on Friday, March 6th, at The Gallery in the Chubb Building. A spokesperson said, “The annual Charity Art Exhibition sponsored by The International Women Club of Bermuda is scheduled to take place at The Gallery in the […]

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Photos & Video: Primary Schools Art Exhibition

The Department Of Education in collaboration with Bermuda Society Of Arts is hosting its 55th annual Primary School Art Exhibition at the Bermuda Society Of Arts Gallery at City Hall, serving to showcase some of the island’s talented young artists. The art exhibit, which is free to the public, will continue until March 3rd. Related Stories […]

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Anti-Violence Art Exhibition To Open On Wed

The Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition will be held at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art from February 26 – March 4, 2020. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security takes this opportunity to thank those who have provided submissions for the Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition, which will be held […]

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Photos: Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibit

[Updated with video] The Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition opened this evening [Feb 26] at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, with the Exhibition set to run until March 4th. Last year, the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines announced a partnership with Masterworks to host an exhibition in an effort to raise awareness […]

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Budget: Cruise Tax Increase To Raise $4.4 Million

The tax rate will be increased from $22 to $25 per cruise ship passenger over the age of two, and this increase is expected to raise an additional $4.4 million. This is according to the 2020 Budget Report delivered by Minister Curtis Dickinson on Friday [Feb 21] which said, “Following last year’s notification to all cruise lines, […]

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Full Text: Opposition Reply To 2020/21 Budget

A One Bermuda Alliance Government would “explore the feasibility of decreasing payroll for employers by increasing the cost of work permits.” The OBA believes the move would be revenue neutral and could encourage the hiring of Bermudians, Shadow Finance Minister Pat Gordon-Pamplin said in today’s Budget Reply. In addition, the OBA said they “would lay […]

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‘Bermudian Excellence’ Facebook Covers

Show off your Bermudian pride during Heritage Month by utilizing the ;Bermudian Excellence’ Facebook cover graphics at BermudaCovers.com, turning your Facebook profile page into an homage to your heritage! Taking place throughout the month of May, Heritage Month has seen a number of events take place, with the upcoming Bermuda Day weekend marking the highlight […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships Day #1

The 2019 AXA Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships got underway yesterday [Nov 25], and the results from the first day of competition follow below. Men’s Veterans 1st Round Tony Muldoon beat Tony Riker 12-10, 11-8, 11-7 Craig Marshall beat Kevin Gillespie 11-4, 11-5, 11-6 Daniel Sullivan beat Tony Prentice 11-7, 11-2, 12-10 John Stout beat […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships Day #2

The 2019 AXA Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships continues, and the results from the second day of the competition follow below. Men’s A Stephen Smith beat Anaya Smith 12-10, 8-11, 12-10, 11-7 Korin Knights beat Andrew Stout 8-11, 8-11, 11-9, 11-8, 17-15 Anthony Fellowes beat Mark James 11-3, 11-9, 5-11, 11-5 Ladies Izzy White […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships Day #3

The 2019 AXA Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships continues, and the results from the third day of the competition follow below. Ladies Rachel Barnes beat Hailey Moss 11-5, 11-5, 11-5 Izzy White beat Jayne Craig 7-11, 11-6, 16-14, 11-8 Alex Furtado beat Joann Bielby 11-7, 11-5, 11-4 Susie Howells beat Victoria Stephens 11-7, 11-2, […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships Day #4

The Bermuda Squash and Racquets Association’s AXA BSRA Squash Club Championships 2019 continued inside the Devonshire Club, with Semi-Final action taking place. Both Men’s Veterans Semi Finals needed five matches to decide a winner, as Eugene Bothello defeated Nick Leach 11-5, 6-11, 11-8, 5-11, 11-4 and Spencer Moss defeated Shane McDonnell 6-11, 11-2, 6-11, 11-3, […]

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AXA BSRA Squash Championships Final Results

The 2019 AXA Bermuda Squash Racquets Association’s Club Championships recently concluded, with Anthony Fellowes, Rachel Barnes, Eugene Bothello, and Jayne Craig being crowned the Men’s, Ladies and Veterans champions. Men’s Final Anthony Fellowes beat Korin Knights 11-9, 11-7, 11-5 Ladies Final Rachel Barnes beat Susie Lacey 11-7, 11-7, 11-7 Men’s Veterans Final Eugene Bothello beat […]

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Elliott Wins Essex Junior Squash Plate Final

Matthew Elliott recently concluded competing in the Essex Junior Squash Open, competing in the Boy’s Under 17 Consolation Age Group Division. Elliott went in to the plate semi-final, where he defeated Max Chilver in five games, 9/11, 11/4, 11/8, 9/11, and 11/7. Elliott then matched up against Deniz Kucukarslan in the plate final, winning in […]

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Ex-Beatles Reunite Over Lennon Bermuda Song

Come together, sang John Lennon in the classic Beatles track of that name, right now — over me. And his two surviving bandmates have done just that, staging a semi-Beatles reunion of sorts to record a new version of Grow Old With Me, one of the songs Mr. Lennon wrote in Bermuda during the summer […]

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Felix Tod Will No Longer Perform With Brannon

Noting his “unacceptable comments,“ Felix Tod said that he will no longer perform alongside Tony Brannon. Mr Tod said, “In light of Tony Brannon’s unacceptable comments, I have made the choice to no longer perform alongside him. For me, The Big Chill was not only about entertainment, but also about equality. “It has been a great […]

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Covid-19: No IB Exams At BHS This Year

The Bermuda High School [BHS] announced that the IB examinations will not be held this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “BHS has announced to students, parents, and staff that the IB examinations due to take place between April 30th and May 22nd, will not be held this year due to the […]

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Column: Continue To Excel In Education

[Opinion column written by Cole Simons] As parents, grandparents, and students, we must work collectively to ensure that we have a positive outcome during these challenging times. We all must make a contribution to ensure that the delivery of education remains as seamless as possible and that our students are positioned to continue to excel […]

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PHC Scholarship Application Deadline Extended

The PHC Foundation has extended its scholarship application deadline until Saturday, May 30 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “In light of the current global health crisis, The PHC Foundation would like to inform the community of its scholarship application deadline extension. “Interested applicants should be advised that applications will now be […]

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Saltus Deputy Head “Optimistic” About Exams

Saltus Deputy Head of School Jon Beard is “optimistic that Bermuda’s private schools will work with the exam boards to ensure that local students are able to complete the requirements” as the education system contends with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “International end of academic year examinations have been a casualty of the […]

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Court: Man Denies Sexual Assault Charges

[Written by Don Burgess] A 25-year-old man was charged with two counts of sexual assault. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, denied both charges which allegedly occurred in July of this year. He pleaded not guilty to grabbing a woman, and also denied exposing himself to the same woman […]

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Court: Man Charged With Multiple Sex Offences

[Written by Don Burgess] A man is facing multiple charges of sexual offences against two girls, with the offences allegedly occurring back in the 1990s. The offences allegedly took place from June 1992 to June 1997 against two girls who were under-14 at the time. The 55-year-old man, who cannot be named at this stage for […]

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Court: 36-Year-Old Man Denies Sexual Assault

[Written by Don Burgess] A Warwick man pleaded not guilty to a sexual assault that allegedly occurred 17 years ago. The 36-year-old man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, elected to have his case tried in Magistrates Court rather than Supreme Court. The Crown said the offence happened sometime between April 1st […]

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Vacation Rental Renewal Deadline Extended

The Ministry of Tourism and Transport announced that the deadline for the renewal of vacation rental properties has been extended. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism and Transport has extended the deadline for the renewal of vacation rental properties. All current vacation rental property owners that do not fall under rent control, will […]

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Land Taxpayers Reminded To Submit Forms

The Land Valuation Department is reminding all land taxpayers to complete and submit the survey forms received in the mail during the first two weeks of November 2019, with forms available for download for those who have no received them. A government spokesperson said, “The Land Valuation Department is reminding all land taxpayers to complete […]

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Hilton Senior Executives Visit Bermudiana Resort

Senior executives representing Tapestry Collection by Hilton were recently in Bermuda meeting with the onsite sales team from Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty and Bermudiana Development Company Ltd. to discuss the sales launch and marketing of the vacation hotel/residential development, which they said is due to open in summer 2020. “The signing of Bermudian Beach Resort […]

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Global Business Expedition (GBE) – Panama

Over spring break, I had the opportunity to travel to Panama with my GBE (Global Business Expeditions) class that was led by two of our supply chain faculty members.  I was the only full-time MBA student that made the trip but was joined by students in the Working Professional MBA, Master of Business Logistic Engineering … Continue reading "Global Business Expedition (GBE) – Panama"



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BTA: Officials Explore Superyacht Opportunities

Officials who put on superyacht racing during the 35th America’s Cup last year are back in Bermuda this week to explore new superyacht opportunities on the island. “The people who put on the Superyacht Regatta and the J Class Regatta during the America’s Cup have been looking for the right opportunity to come back to […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Six Parishes

The police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints from Friday, July 5th to Sunday, July 7th,  in Hamilton parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public that the next series of road sobriety checkpoints [as specified in the Official Gazette Notice Thursday, […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Six Parishes

According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints from Friday, July 19th to Sunday, July 21st, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2019 follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Seven […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Six Parishes

Road sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in Hamilton parish, Smith’s parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton throughout Labour Day holiday weekend, starting Friday [Aug 30]. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public that the next series of road sobriety checkpoints [as specified in the Official Gazette Notice […]

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Minimax Takes Over Island Shippers Client Base

Minimax Forwarders Limited has taken over the small package delivery and shipping client base of Island Shippers Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Effective immediately, Minimax Forwarders Limited has taken over the small package delivery and shipping client base of Island Shippers Ltd. There will be no interruption in service to Island Shipper’s clients, and MiniMax will […]

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Artex To Acquire Horseshoe Insurance

Artex Risk Solutions announced that it has reached agreement to acquire Horseshoe Insurance Services Holdings Ltd., significantly strengthening its insurance-linked securities [ILS] operations. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and expected to complete before the end of the year. Horseshoe specializes in providing insurance management, fund administration, advisory and corporate services to insurance-linked securities […]

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Artex Completes Purchase: Horseshoe Insurance

Artex Risk Solutions has completed the purchase of Horseshoe Insurance Services Holdings Ltd, saying “this acquisition significantly strengthens its insurance-linked securities [ILS] operations and furthers the company’s goal to become the best service provider to the world’s risk capital.” “Horseshoe will become the global brand of ILS services for Artex, which will operate as one […]

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