Archive for April 15th, 2010
Ag Show Photos: Pigs, Pigs & More Pigs
After all the concern today surrounding security at the Agricultural Exhibition, we thought we would lighten the mood and post a few non-security photos. Always popular with the small children, the pigs are a long known staple of the “Ag Show”. We will post additional photo galleries of the event over the whole three days… Click to... Read more of this article
Pink Style: Bermuda Delegates Takes Over London
Bermuda staples such as pink Bermuda shorts, fish chowder, a moongate, rum swizzles and Dark-n-stormies took over London last night, as more than 250 UK media and travel industry guests gathered for an evening hosted by the Premier of Bermuda and Minister of Tourism Dr. Ewart Brown. Following three days of touring the UK, delegates from the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Minister Responds to Ag Show Email Rumours
Minister of the Environment and Sports the Hon. Glenn Blakeney today officially commented on the rumours circulating the island via e-mail concerning gang activity at the Annual Exhibition on Friday. Minister Blakeney said: There are many rumours circulating the island concerning planned gang activity at the Annual Exhibition. These rumours are unfounded... Read more of this article
Bought Out: Bermuda Commercial Bank
Following approval of the Bermuda Monetary Authority, Permanent Investments Limited will become the controlling shareholder of Bermuda Commercial Bank Limited [BCB]. Permanent Investments Limited is a Bermuda exempted company that is owned and funded by a group of four investment funds and investment companies. Bermuda Commercial Bank is one of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Photo Gallery: Ag Show Security Measures
We have just returned from the Agricultural Exhibition and have a photo gallery depicting the extensive police presence. We were only there for around 10 mins to quickly grab these photos, and counted 24 police officers in the grounds, and at least 8 on the perimeter gates. There were multiple police cars, and also private security guards could be... Read more of this article
Gang Rumours: Ag Show A No-Go For Some
We have heard that some people are avoiding this years Agricultural Exhibition out of safety concerns, following a chain of emails being sent around with various stories. One major rumour is that gangs had buried guns at the Botanical Gardens to get through the security gates undetected. We spoke with a person on the fringe of the gang world, who informed... Read more of this article
Former BDA Governor Accused of “Living Large”
Mark Capes, a former Deputy Governor of Bermuda, has been accused of “living large and in charge” on the Turks and Caicos taxpayers, while simultaneously agreeing to slash civil servants salaries by 10 percent. Mr Capes also served as Acting Governor of Bermuda for a short time in 2007, following the departure of Governor Sir John Vereker,... Read more of this article
Argus Launches Free Retirement Seminar
The Argus Group today [Apr 15] announces the launch of an Executive Retirement Planning Programme for senior managers and key employees who expect to retire within the next 20 years. The Executive Retirement Planning Programme is offered as a comprehensive one-day workshop, and is completely free to attend. Argus has partnered with Myera Inc., a leading... Read more of this article
BF&M Announces 2009 Earnings of $19 Million
BF&M Limited announced net earnings for the year ended 31st December 2009 of $19,648,220 resulting in a return on shareholder’s equity of 12%. President & CEO Mr. John Wight said: 2009 was a challenging year for Bermuda as the global economic downturn affected the Island’s businesses in every sector. Businesses employed fewer people, and... Read more of this article
$1,375 Licence Needed: Locals Married to Expats
A new law targeting Bermudians who live with or are married to non-Bermudians comes into effect on June 22, 2010. Effective that date, property owning couples of whom one is non-Bermudian, must obtain licences costing $1,375.00. As per the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Amendment Act 2007, people in default of this law could end up being imprisoned... Read more of this article
BA Bermuda Flights Cancelled: Volcanic Eruption
British Airways flight BA2233, scheduled to leave London for Bermuda this afternoon, is one of the hundreds of flights that has been cancelled due to a volcanic eruption in Iceland. Update Fri Apr 16: British Airways flights departing to and from the UK are cancelled until at least 1am UK local time on Saturday morning [9pm tonight Bermuda time]. British... Read more of this article
