Archive for April 23rd, 2010
Premier Dr Brown Left UK, Now in Los Angeles
Following a news report on the “mystery” of his whereabouts, Dr Brown is offering to personally donate $500 to the charity of choice of an individual who correctly guesses his location. Following being stuck in the UK for a number of days due to the volcanic ash, Premier Dr. Ewart Brown and the tourism delegation departed from Europe via... Read more of this article
7 Yr Old Malaikah: 600 Books Sold Already
7 yr old Malaikah Abdul-Jabbar sold a very impressive 600 copies of her book “Stop the Shooting” within hours of it going on sale. The launch was held on the steps of City Hall this past Tuesday, and as shown by the amounts sold, received a excellent response from the community. The book looks at the shootings that have plagued Bermuda recently... Read more of this article
49 Yr Old Canadian Found Dead
At 11:34am today [April 23], Police responded to a report of a sudden death that took place at a Devon Spring Road, Devonshire residence. A 49 year old Canadian guest worker was found in an “unresponsive state” inside a home in the area. He was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. Property where the man was found The police state that... Read more of this article
UBP: Minister Roban Using Age Bias Stereotyping
In a statement today, Opposition Leader Kim Swan said Health Minister Walter Roban’s comments about MP Louise Jackson show Mr Roban to be a “a practitioner of ageism“. Mr Swan went on to say Mr Roban’s words were “code invoking the worst kind of age bias stereotyping“. Mr`Swan was referring to comments made by Minister... Read more of this article
New Ariel Reinsurance CEO: Tom Hulst
Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance company Ariel Reinsurance Company Ltd [a subsidiary of Ariel Holdings] announced yesterday [Apr 22] the appointment of Tom Hulst as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hulst has been with the Company since shortly after its formation in December 2005, serving initially as Senior Vice President and, since mid 2008, as... Read more of this article
Police Tasers: Anti-Felon Confetti ID Tags
The taser model that 30% of Bermuda Police officers are now carrying is outfitted with a special “anti felon identification” [AFID] system, which is designed to both deter misuse through enhanced accountability and assist in law enforcement efforts. Every time a taser cartridge is deployed, 20-30 small pieces of confetti-like tags are ejected.... Read more of this article
Black Caucus Awards Former BDA US Consul
This week Members of the Congressional Black Caucus presented former Bermuda Consul General Gregory Slayton with the ‘Distinguished Foreign Service Award’ for his diplomatic work in Bermuda. Former US Presidential candidate Senator John McCain was on hand, and called Mr Slayton a “great American”. U.S. Congresswoman Diane Watson... Read more of this article
Minister Burch In Washington to Sign Treaty
Answering a query posed by another media organization, Minister David Burch flew to Washington on Wednesday to sign a tax treaty with the Kingdom of Bahrain. The signing of the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with the Kingdom of Bahrain agreement took place yesterday [Apr 22] at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. and was attended by Lieutenant Colonel David... Read more of this article
Moody’s: Commercial Bank Uncertainties Ended
Ratings agency Moody’s said the acquisition of Bermuda Commercial Bank [BCB] by Permanent Investments Limited ended the “lingering uncertainties” over the ultimate ownership of the bank. Permanent has acquired all BCB’s common shares previously held by its largest shareholder, First Curacao International Bank N.V. [FCIB]. These... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Earth Day Exhibitors
The Bermuda Association of Eco-Clubs [BASEC] held an Earth Day celebration today [April 22]. The day is designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment, and this year is the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day being held in the US. The event was held at Victoria Park in Hamilton - - Alex Parra and Grace Shelton from... Read more of this article
