Archive for November 12th, 2010
Minister Roban to Travel to Trinidad
This weekend the Minister of the Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Walter Roban will travel to Trinidad to participate in the 2nd Trinidad and Tobago ICT Business and Innovation Symposium 2010. The theme of this year’s conference is ICT Innovation: Staying Ahead and is scheduled for November 14th to 16th at the Hyatt Regency, Trinidad. The... Read more of this article
Photos: Duchess Meets Footballers
Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Gloucester met today [Nov 12] with some of the Bermuda Football Association’s National Academy players and local football legend Clyde Best at the BFA Field in Prospect. Accompanying The Duchess of Gloucester was Governor Sir Richard Gozney, and they were greeted by Bermuda Football Association President Larry Mussenden,... Read more of this article
Police Hunt Suspect After TCD Robbery
Just before 5pm today [Nov 12], a robbery took place in the TCD parking lot and a bag containing money was snatched from a security officer. It appears one suspect was caught and arrested by the Police, while another managed to escape. Details to follow… Update 1: Police are still hunting the second robber, and have declined to provide further... Read more of this article
Full Text: Children Amendment Act 2010
Minister of Youth, Families, Sports and Community Glenn Blakeney gave a statement on the Children Amendment Act 2010 in the House of Assembly today [Nov 12], which follows in full below: Mr. Speaker and Honourable members of this House, this Government is striving to improve the day care system for our children. A truly cross ministerial and community... Read more of this article
Hamilton Weekend Road Closures
The City of Hamilton today [Nov 12] announced a number of road closures in the City this weekend. Starting at 7:00pm this evening through to the early hours of Sunday morning, King Street between Church and Reid Streets will be reduced to one lane of traffic for commuters leaving Hamilton. King Street south of Reid Street will open for two-way traffic. Spurling’s... Read more of this article
UBP: Reply to the Throne Speech
Reply to the Throne Speech by Kim.Swan, Leader of the United Bermuda Party: Mr. Speaker, Members of the House of Assembly, I open this Reply to the 2010 Throne Speech by offering, on behalf of my colleagues, sincere congratulations to the new Premier on her election to the Premiership of Bermuda. It is a great honour and we are sure she will carry her... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death of 39-Yr-Old David Mutch
The Bermuda Police Service has now confirmed the death of 39 year old David Mutch of Sandys parish. Mr. Mutch’s body was found by family members inside his Wreck Road, Sandys parish residence around 11:10am on Thursday. He was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene by an on call physician at 1:30pm. An autopsy is anticipated; however foul play... Read more of this article
LOM: Worst May be Over for Butterfield Bank
Despite its recent reduction of staff working hours and third quarter net loss of $18.6 million, the future is looking more assured for the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd. a local business analyst reports. In newly-released findings on the bank, LOM Securities (Bermuda) Limited — which regularly analyses the financial figures, earnings... Read more of this article
Endocrinology: Bermudian Physician Joins BHB
Bermuda Hospitals Board today [Nov 12] announces the appointment of Bermudian specialist physician Dr Annabel Fountain BSc(Hon), MB BS, MRCP. Dr Fountain is an Endocrinologist, who specialises in diabetes and other disorders of the endocrine system, such as Hypertension, Lipid Disorders, Obesity, Hyponatraemia, Hypogonadism, Infertility, Pituitary... Read more of this article
Donald Scott Appointed as Cabinet Secretary
Former financial secretary Donald Scott has been appointed Cabinet Secretary, Governor Sir Richard Gozney said in a statement this morning [Nov 12]. A graduate of Dalhousie University, focusing on economics and sociology, Mr. Scott has over decades of experience as a senior manager and executive in the Civil Service. He has held positions of Chief... Read more of this article
Press Secretary Appointed for Premier Cox
The Premier has appointed Beverle Lottimore to the post of Press Secretary to the Premier. Ms. Lottimore, who is also the Director of the Department of Communication and Information will serve as Premier Cox’s primary media liaison to both the local and overseas press. Of Ms. Lottimore’s appointment, Premier Cox said, “I am extremely pleased to... Read more of this article
New Book on Ship Lost in Bermuda Triangle
A Baltimore historian whose great-uncle was a crewman aboard one of the most celebrated ships ever to disappear in the so-called Bermuda Triangle has published a definitive account of the USS “Cyclops”, hoping to dispel some of the myths that cling to the 542-foot vessel which vanished with all 300 hands in March, 1918. The loss of the coal-hauling... Read more of this article
