in weak trading.

The BSX Index dropped 13.78 points to 1,224.90 on volume of 12,994 shares valued at $256,677.88.

Bank of Bermuda fell 50 cents to close at $25 on a volume of 7,196 and Bank of Butterfield fell 25 cents to close at $13.75 on a volume of 4,580, offsetting a 50 cent rise in Argus shares which closed at $13.50 on volume of 100.