Archive for November 19th, 2010
Minister Praises Bermuda’s Cultural “Giants”
The Bermuda Arts Council last night [Nov 18] recognised seven Bermudians for outstanding contributions to the cultural life of the island at a gala Bermuda National Gallery ceremony. Percussionist Keith Caisey, actor Connie Dey, theatrical producer Marjorie Stanton, former National Gallery chairman David L. White and dancers and choreographers Barbara... Read more of this article
Government Computer Recycling Program
This morning [Nov 19] Neletha Butterfield, Minister of Public Information Services, spoke about the recycling program for Bermuda Government computers. Saying “It is the Government’s goal to get the maximum use and value out of its assets,” the Minister said “Computers are no exception and when computers no longer meet the specific... Read more of this article
Hotels: 57% of Permit Term Limits Extended/Waived
Senator Kim Wilson, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry met with the Bermuda Hotel Association Executive (BHA) this week to discuss workforce issues relating to the hospitality industry. Work permits were discussed and the Minister later reviewed the statistics which indicated that of a total of 1,677 work permits granted to employees in hospitality... Read more of this article
Butterfield Launches New Card: AA Flyer Miles
The Bank of Butterfield has launched a new business credit card, the AAdvantage Business MasterCard Card, which gives business owners the opportunity to earn AAdvantage miles for making business-related purchases. The first of its kind in Bermuda, the Butterfield/AAdvantage MasterCard Business Card is aligned with the American Airlines AAdvantage programme,... Read more of this article
Video From History: Queen’s Visit in 1953
Queen Elizabeth II visited Bermuda last year, over 55 years since she first travelled to our 21 square miles in November of 1953. Her stop here was one of the first on a major tour of the Commonwealth that she undertook following her coronation in June 1953. The video below, filmed during the Queen’s visit in 1953, shows an aeriel view of Bermuda,... Read more of this article
Reefs Names David Dodwell Jr as Resort Manager
The Reefs Hotel & Club has promoted David Dodwell, Jr. to Resort Manager. In the new role, Mr Dodwell will oversee the daily operations of both the beachfront hotel and The Reefs Club’s 19 private beachfront residences. Son of former UBP Tourism Minister and The Reefs President David Dodwell, Mr Dodwell officially joined The Reefs management... Read more of this article
Report: Swiss Will Profit from Bermuda Woes
Switzerland is going to continue to profit from increasing international regulatory and political pressure being brought to bear on Bermuda, financial analysts say according to Swissinfo. According to the report, Bermuda and other small international business domiciles remain highly vulnerable to moves in Washington to repatriate corporate earnings... Read more of this article
AG: Music & TV’s Impact on Violence in Bermuda
Increasingly graphic content in TV, movies and music is at least partly responsible for densitising young people to violence, Attorney General Michael Scott has said. The Minister went on to say that “Controlling the imagery needs to be examined as we plot solutions.” In opening remarks delivered to the International Association of Prosecutors... Read more of this article
Minister: Berkeley 78.5% GCSE Pass Rate
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith said her attendance at the Berkeley Institute prizegiving had provided her with an opportunity to “accentuate the positive” about Bermuda’s young people. This morning [Nov 19] the Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith delivered a Ministerial Statement in the House of Assembly on yesterday’s... Read more of this article
American Society: Thanksgiving Day Church Service
The American Society of Bermuda is once again hosting the annual Thanksgiving Day Church Service. This year’s service will be held at the Anglican Cathedral on Thursday, 25 November beginning at 12:15pm. “Our interfaith service is open to the public,” said Wil Weber, President of the American Society of Bermuda. “We encourage everyone in our... Read more of this article
Bermuda Diamond Link Draws African Ire
An on-line African news service has upbraided one of the world’s leading diamond mining groups for funneling profits from its Tanzanian operation through Bermuda, saying such tax avoidance contributes to the destabilisation of economies in the developing world. A Pambazuka News report claims the decision by Jersey-based Petra Diamonds’ to... Read more of this article
Football PDL Season Starting This Weekend
The Bermuda Football Association’s Player Development League [PDL] will officially commence tomorrow [Nov 20]. In total, 8 Clubs will be vying for the league title at the end of the season. In addition, the PDL Martonmere Cup will once again serve as a Cup competition. In total, 17 weeks league competition will be played beginning this weekend,... Read more of this article
