Archive for November 17th, 2010
Webcast System Perfected Here Used in Africa
Two University of Central Florida professors are teaching classes to their Orlando students from Africa using digital and satellite technology described as “Skype on steroids” which was perfected in Bermuda two years ago. The webcasts from South Africa and Swaziland are being broadcast using a wireless camera system developed by UCF’s... Read more of this article
Premier Praises Outgoing ABIC Chairman
The contributions of David Ezekiel to growing Bermuda’s economy and working to enhance the island’s international reputation as the domicile of choice for off-shore companies were praised yesterday by the Premier. In a statement issued yesterday [Nov 16] to mark Mr. Ezekiel’s retirement as chairman of the Association of Bermuda International... Read more of this article
Statistics: Work Permit Term Limit Extensions
Senator Kim Wilson, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, spoke at the Association of International Bermuda Companies (ABIC) AGM this afternoon. Her remarks contained a detailed breakdown of active work permits and the number that have been granted waivers, extensions and those subject to term limits. The applicable section of her speech follows... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank Warns of Card Errors
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited wishes to advise persons who used debit and credit cards for purchases in Bermuda between Thursday, 4 November and Tuesday, 9 November 2010 about a recent systems error at a third-party transaction processor that resulted in the locations of certain transactions being incorrectly identified in customers’... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cricket Board AGM: 4 Appointed
The Bermuda Cricket Board held their 2010 Annual General Meeting which saw Mr. Gershon Gibbons assume the position of Treasurer, which has been vacant since August 2009. The current term for this position expires at the AGM in 2011. In addition Mr. James Pace, Mr. Derek Wright and Mr. Calvin Waldron were elected as Club Representatives. Mr. Reginald... Read more of this article
Hockey Weekend Match Reports
Women’s A League, Budgies A vs Ravens A, Final score: 1-1 The Budgies and Ravens game started with both teams attacking hard. Both teams seemed determined to win with the passing and upward momentum into each team’s D. The Budgies were passing well with a few long drives into the D and also long runs by Keishae Robinson and Lakae Dill. Defenders... Read more of this article
New Book & E-Book: Goodnight Bermuda
J.K. Aspinall, launched one of her Christmas books, Goodnight Bermuda, at Brown’s Corporate Night, and is also offering parents and friends a fun way to enjoy books with a young child. Aspinall has teamed up with Ripple Reader, an e-book innovator and designer, who sells book titles that are downloaded like an e-book, but allows the child or parent... Read more of this article
“Shooting Star” Show Tonight
The Leonid meteor shower of 2010 is peaking this week, with experts saying that early tomorrow morning [Nov 18] may be the best time to catch a view. According to skywatching experts, those graced with clear skies may see between 15 and 20 meteors per hour tonight, with the hours just before dawn most optimal for viewing. According to NASA, they will... Read more of this article
NZ Quake to Cost Platinum $40 Million
Bermuda-based Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd has increased its estimate of losses from the New Zealand earthquake to approximately $40 million. The South Pacific island was struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake on September 4, 2010. Platinum’s current loss estimate reflects the expected impact of foreign exchange rates as well as recent information... Read more of this article
Stan Leads the Charge to Algarrobo, Chile
The 15 races sailed this weekend during the PWC Optimist National Championships also served as part of the qualifying series for next year’s IODA South American Championships in Chile to be held April 14 – 24. The championship will be sailed in the Bay of Algarrobo, 60 miles west of Santiago, the nation’s capital city. Hosting the event will... Read more of this article
Consultancy Period: Consumer Amendments
The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry today [Nov 17] announced a two-week public consultation period on proposed amendments to Bermuda’s Consumer Protection Act. The objective of the consultation process is to solicit feedback from local businesses on any potential challenges proposed amendments to the 1999 law might have on their firms. The... Read more of this article
Japan’s Full of Eastern Promise for Mishka
It’s a case of “Go East Young Man” for Bermudian reggae sensation Mishka. The Bermudian musician, who has fused melodic old-school reggae with ’60s-era folk music, is barnstorming the Asian country this week, playing four shows in four different Japanese cities between Tuesday [Nov. 16] and Sunday, during a brief tour to... Read more of this article
