Archive for November 24th, 2010
Video & Photos: Taxi Fire in Hamilton Parish
At approximately 5:30pm this evening [Nov 24] the Police received a report of taxi on fire in the area of North Shore Road and Coney Island in Hamilton parish. The Police confirm the welcome news that no one injured in this incident. Both Police and the Bermuda Fire Service rushed to the scene, and east end residents faced traffic delays as they headed... Read more of this article
BDA College Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
The Bermuda College today [Nov 24] held a ceremony to celebrate a very prestigious milestone; becoming accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The Bermuda College joins top ranked universities such as Harvard, Yale and MIT, and has become the first college in the Caribbean and Latin American region to be afforded this distinction. Minister... Read more of this article
Cayman: Armed Robbery at Butterfield Bank
Local media in the Cayman Islands is reporting that their branch of The Bank of Butterfield was robbed by two gunmen today [Nov 24]. Reports say that shots were fired, however no one was injured. Cayman media say that unconfirmed reports indicate that there were two masked robbers and that a teller at the bank had a “close call with one of the... Read more of this article
Two Burglaries Reported Last Night
Last night [Nov 23] Police received reports of two burglaries in the West End, with reports of both cash and a laptop computer stolen. Around 6:15pm on Tuesday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Wreck Road, Sandys parish residence. Sometime between 11am and 6pm that day a culprit broke in and stole a laptop computer. Approximately 3.5 hours... Read more of this article
Columnist: Jamaica Should Follow Bermuda’s Lead
Jamaica needs to take a leaf out of Bermuda’s environmental protection book and consider banning plastic bags, says one of the Caribbean nation’s most popular newspaper columnists. Barbara Gloudon said Jamaica was being buried under plastic and should emulate Bermuda which is currently debating whether to stop the importation shopping... Read more of this article
Minister Wilson on Work Permit Term Limits
Saying that “The primary purpose of which is to discourage the expectation that work permit approval is tantamount to permanent residence rights,” Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson today addressed the subject of term limits. The current policy, entitled “Measures to Inhibit Long-Term Residency”, took effect on April... Read more of this article
Shooting in Spanish Point Park: No Injuries
[Updated] Bernews understands that yet another daylight firearm incident took place today [Nov 24] in the Spanish Point area. It unofficially appears that a man was shot at, however was not injured – although that is not confirmed. We have very limited information at this early juncture, however will update as able, please check back. Update... Read more of this article
HMS Manchester to visit Ireland Island, Bermuda
HMS Manchester is due to visit Ireland Island, Bermuda between 25-26 November as part of her deployment to the Caribbean region. The ship recently stood by the Island after Hurricane Igor past close by and the Ship’s Helicopter was able to carry out an aerial survey to confirm that there was no substantial damage. Prior to that, the ship was last... Read more of this article
Kim Swan to Speak at Troy University in Alabama
Kim.Swan will be delivering the keynote address at Troy University’s Commencement. The university, located in Troy, Alabama, is the Oppostion Leader’s alma mater. Mr Swan graduated from with a bachelor of science degree from Troy University in 1980. While there he was a standout golfer; winning medalist honours at the Northeast Louisiana... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Hospitality Institute’s Career Fair
On December 18th, the Bermuda Hospitality Institute’s Career Fair and Expo will feature a series of presentations, panel discussions and interactive workshops specifically tailored for high school and college students. Karla Lacey, BHI CEO explains: “These presentations, along with others geared towards different age groups and stages of life, are... Read more of this article
Florenz Maxwell Wins Excellence in Service Award
This past Sunday [Nov 21] librarian and author Florenz Maxwell became the first recipient of the Library Association of Bermuda’s First Annual Excellence in Service Award. Minister of Public Information Services Neletha Butterfield commended Mrs Maxwell saying “The vast trove of treasures that she has produced – includes novels, short stories,... Read more of this article
Former BMA Chief’s Grim Assessment Chills Ireland
A speech on Monday [Nov 22] by former Bermuda Monetary Authority chief executive officer Matthew Elderfield sent a chill through Ireland, reminding the increasingly debt-ridden country a regulatory system which allowed the “Celtic Tiger’s” economy to artificially boom based on inflated valuations and false hopes in recent years represented... Read more of this article
