Archive for December 17th, 2010

Government Civil Service Review

Government says that planning is underway “In keeping with its commitment to review Civil Service policies and procedures to ensure best practices and an even more efficient public service organization.” Secretary to the Cabinet, Mr. Donald Scott, advised that “beginning in 1999 with the ‘Review of the Civil Service in Bermuda’... Read more of this article

Photos: Bda College PACE Award Ceremony

Last night [Dec 16] at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel the Bermuda College Professional and Career Education Pace 4th Annual Awards Ceremony was held. A number of courses were covered including; Nursing Assistant; Childcare Assistant; AMA Certificate in Finance and Accounting, General Management, Administrative Professional, Human Relations; ILM... Read more of this article

Squash Player in Canadian Consolation Finals

Local squash player Micah Franklin has advanced to the Under 19 Division Consolation Finals of the 2010 Canadian Junior Open. In his quarter-Final match Franklin defeated Jason Byrne from South Africa in straight sets 11 – 7, 11 – 0, 11 – 4. In his Semi-Final match Franklin defeated James Keene from Canada 2 – 1. Franklin won the first set 11... Read more of this article

Everest Re in Talks to Acquire Heartland Crop

Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced on Wednesday [Dec 15] that it has entered into discussions with Heartland Crop Insurance, Inc. regarding a potential acquisition of the Kansas-based company by Everest Reinsurance Holdings, Inc. or one of its affiliates. The parties have entered into a non-binding letter of intent. The potential transaction remains subject... Read more of this article

Full Text: Wilson on Migrant Workers Day

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson spoke today [Dec 17] to mark ‘Migrant Workers Day’. Her full statement follows below: Good afternoon everyone: It is a pleasure to be here to commemorate International Migrants Day. Let me start by saying ‘thank you’ to every migrant worker who has come to Bermuda’s shores... Read more of this article

BMA Extends Code Compliance Deadline

The Bermuda Authority is extending the transition period for insurers to ensure their companies are fully compliant with the Insurance Code of Conduct. The revised deadline for compliance is 1st July 2011. Subsequent to that date, the Authority will include evaluation of insurers’ compliance with the Code as part of its regular prudential supervision... Read more of this article

BELCO: Declining Sales, Salary Freeze & More

BELCO announced today [Dec 17] that it applied to the Energy Commission to defer a previously approved 1.5% average increase in electricity rates, which would have been effective January 1, 2011. BELCO says “The proposed electricity rate increase deferral is a corporate effort by BELCO to assist its customers, as the Bermuda community experiences... Read more of this article

Man Overboard 130 Miles off Bermuda

A passing cargo ship has reported a man overboard 130 nautical miles to Bermuda’s south south west. Harbour Radio has issued an urgent request to marine traffic to be on a lookout for a man that has been reported to have fallen overboard off the MV Livorno Express. The Livorno Express is a 243 metre long cargo ship registered under the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Suggested: ShotSpotter CCTV/Acoustic Devices

Mr John Tartaglia, Partner in the MMI Technology Group, and with 14 years Bermuda Police experience, presented a novel and high-tech answer to help deal with the use of guns on the Island. He suggested that a system called ShotSpotter could be employed. Essentially, ShotSpotter is a combination of CCTV cameras coupled to acoustic devices such that... Read more of this article

Multiple Shots Fired at Car: No Injuries

At around 9pm last night [Dec 16], a car was shot at when traveling along Deepdale Road West near the junction with Happy Valley Road. The Police said “initial forensic examination would suggest that a number of shots had been fired at the car.” Fortunately the driver [a 32 year old man] was not injured. Police say “The vehicle was... Read more of this article

QuoVadis Expands SecureCentre Data Centres

Bermudian technology company QuoVadis is investing in a multi-million dollar expansion of its SecureCentre data centres on the island. As part of the expansion, the company has named Gavin Dent – a 20 year veteran of Bermuda’s IT sector – as CEO of its subsidiary QuoVadis Services Limited which will focus with expanded resources and staffing on... Read more of this article

Historical Photos: President Kennedy In Bermuda

Almost 50 years ago Bermuda was the focus of global attention as the historic two-day John Kennedy/Harold Macmillan Big Two summit meeting took place at Government House. US President John F. Kennedy arrived at Kindley Air Force Base on December 21, 1961 to meet with British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan about geo-political and nuclear policy, the... Read more of this article