Bermuda National Holdings closed 25 cents higher, or 2.1 percent, to $12.25 as 10,000 shares changed hands on the Bermuda Stock Exchange yesterday.Bank of NT Butterfield Preference shares were unchanged at $1,195 as ten shares changed hands.Also unchanged was Ascendant Group Limited at $11.01 at 900 shares changed hands.Overall, the BSX Index closed 1.49 higher, or 0.13 percent, to 1,154.46.