Archive for November 8th, 2010
Minister Minors Meets With Top Hoteliers
Late this afternoon, Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors met with some of the Island’s top hoteliers to discuss areas of common interest regarding tourism. “It was a very productive meeting and we discussed a myriad of issues relating to tourism. It is my hope that we can continue to work together for the benefit of all... Read more of this article
Reduced Staff Hours: Butterfield Bank Dept
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today confirmed that some staff members have been given reduced working hours, which they say was “part of an ongoing focus on expense management.” On November 3rd, the Bank of Butterfield & Son Limited announced a third quarter net loss of $18.6 million. A spokesperson from the Bank confirmed the... Read more of this article
Argus: Applied to BSX to Lift Suspension
Argus Group Holdings Limited today declares a dividend and has successfully applied to the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) to lift the voluntary suspension of trading in its shares. Gerald Simons, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Argus Group, comments: “I am pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of Argus has declared a dividend... Read more of this article
Police ID Body: 64-Yr-Old Olympia Marie Corrent
The Bermuda Police Service has confirmed the death of 64 year old Olympia Marie Corrent, the sister of a former Premier. Ms. Corrent’s lifeless body was initially found by family members around 12:15pm on Saturday at a Victoria Street, Pembroke residence. The Police previously stated that it appears that Ms Corrent’s body had been at that location... Read more of this article
Marc Bean To Contest Bye-Election for PLP
As widely expected, the PLP formally announced this morning that former Senator Marc Bean will be the PLP’s candidate for Constituency 26, Warwick South Central. Flanked by PLP Chairman Anthony Santucci, Premier Paula Cox, Branch Chairperson Ms Yolanda Furbert the formal announcement was made at Alaska Hall this afternoon. PLP MPs and Senators were... Read more of this article
Video: Minister of Youth, Sports, Families
Addressing the media after the Throne Speech, Minister of Youth, Sports, Families & Community Development Glenn Blakeney said he views his newly-created portfolio as the “social conscience” of Bermuda and pledged to pursue the broad range of policy issues falling under his remit with vigour and determination. Mr. Blakeney said while... Read more of this article
Honouring War Vets: Remembrance Day Parade
The Remembrance Day Parade to commemorate those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the two World Wars will take place on Thursday November 11th, 2010 at 11am at the Cenotaph, Hamilton. Approximately 800 Bermudians served overseas in varying capacities and units during both World Wars. The following units will be on parade: War... Read more of this article
Videos & Results: Open Martial Arts Tournament
At Bermuda Karate Institute’s 23rd edition of the Skippy KICK Open Martial Arts Tournament yesterday, local students from Bermuda Karate Institute, Bermuda Arts & Fitness, Traditional Academy of Martial Arts, Wing Lum Kung Fu, Bermuda Shotokan Karatedo, Uechi Ryu Karatedo were joined by students of Grandmaster Bob Cheezic’s Tang Soo Do from... Read more of this article
Election: Sylvan Richards to Run for the BDA
This morning [Nov 8] the Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA] announced that Sylvan Richards will stand as their candidate for Constituency 26, Warwick South Central. Saying “We need new leaders who will listen to the community and work to create innovative ideas, programs and methods to get Bermuda and its’ people back on the track to success,”... Read more of this article
Inflation Rate Jumps to 3.4%
Bermuda consumer price inflation jumped 3.4 percent on a year-over-year basis in September, putting inflationary concerns firmly on the radar of newly-installed Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox. This was the highest recorded rate since February, 2009 when inflation stood at 4.4 percent. A report released by the Department of Statistics today ... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Cox Speaks After Throne Speech
Bermuda’s 2010 Throne Speech gives a “tantalising hint” of the agenda Premier Paula Cox’s Government intends to pursue in the coming year — a programme aimed at social cohesiveness, public safety and prosperity. Speaking to the media after Governor Sir Richard Gozney delivered the Speech from the Throne at the reconvening... Read more of this article
Warwick Bye-Election Called For Dec 15
Premier Paula Cox has called a Bye-Election for Constituency 26 / Warwick South Central for Wednesday December 15, 2010. The PLP’s candidate will be former Senator Marc Bean, the BDA’s candidate will be Sylvan Richards, and the UBP has not as of yet formally announced their candidate. The vacancy in Constituency 26 is as a result of the... Read more of this article
