Archive for December 22nd, 2010
Ambulance on Standby: Incoming Passenger
[Updated] After airline staff reported having a passenger with medical needs aboard, emergency personnel were on standby as this evening’s [Dec 22] British Airways flight 2233 arrived from London, landing at approximately 6:15pm. Both the airport fire personnel and an ambulance attended the arriving flight. While the nature of the passenger’s... Read more of this article
Photos: Hamilton Parish vs St. George’s Colts
On December 19th the second round of the FA Cup was played at venues across the island. Hamilton Parish lost to St. George’s Colts 1-0. After a scoreless first half at the Wellington Oval, Jahron Dickinson scored a penalty early in the second half after Allan Douglas was brought down in the box to give the St. George’s Colts to 1 – 0 win over... Read more of this article
South Africa Paper Fetes Orbis’ Gray
He’s a familiar figure in Bermuda. But Orbis investments founder Allan Gray is seen as something of an international corporate man of mystery — even in his native South Africa. Low-key and unassuming, Mr. Gray eschews personal publicity. In his homeland he is best known for his Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, which is spearheading long-term educational... Read more of this article
Christmas: Extended Post Office Hours
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry would like to advise that “the Bermuda Post Office has today received several large consignments of parcels from overseas and anticipates receiving several more large consignments over the next few days. This late influx of parcels is due to the recent severe global weather conditions which has disrupted... Read more of this article
Boats Break Free During Stormy Weather
Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre reported cases of boats breaking free from their moorings amidst the stormy weather yesterday [Dec 21], which saw the island hit by winds with gusts up to a reported 60 knots. At 8:46am Bermuda radio received a report of a boat adrift near the south side of Whites Island in Hamilton Harbour. Officials say that “Due... Read more of this article
Longtime Visitor’s Last Bermuda Wish
An American Vietnam war veteran who found peace and tranquility in Bermuda over the course of many visits has asked that some of his ashes be scattered at Jobson’s Cove on South Shore, so a part of him can always remain on the island which he grew to love. William T. (Bill) Hickey died in Deltona, Florida this morning (Dec.22) following... Read more of this article
Christmas: Government Clarifies Public Holidays
The Cabinet Office has re-issued the following notice to clarify any confusion as to which days over the holiday season have been declared as Public Holidays. The Public holidays are Christmas Day 25th December, and as Christmas day falls on a Saturday, Government offices will be closed on Monday 27th December, 2010. As Boxing Day, 26th December 2010... Read more of this article
M2 Global Ltd Changes Name To Ubixo Ltd
In a filing to the Bermuda Stock Exchange, M2 Global Ltd announced that under a Resolution approved on 30 April, 2010, it has changed its name to Ubixo Limited. Darren Rennick, President of Ubixo, said, “Ubixo has made the strategic decision to focus its business on intellectual property holdings and investments in the broader payment processing industry... Read more of this article
Local Author’s Project: “Books for Kids”
When no one took up Bermudian author J. K. Aspinall’s idea to buy books in affordable case lot prices as gifts for charities sponsoring children, she set up her own project. “Books for Kids,” a spin off from Some Child Books Publishing, is offering the author’s Banana Leaf Faerie Elf from Bermuda and Dizzy Loopy books for the price of... Read more of this article
XL Group: Senior Finance Appointments
XL Group has appointed Simon Rich as Senior Vice President, Global Treasurer and Stephen Robb as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller. Mr. Rich previously served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller for the Company. In his new role, he will continue to report to XL’s Chief Financial Officer, Irene M. Esteves. As Global Treasurer,... Read more of this article
CAC Medal Winners Receive Cheques
Today [Dec 22] the Minister for Youth, Families, Sports and Community Development Glenn Blakeney along with the Director of the Department of Youth and Sport Norbert Simons, presented cheques totaling $7,000 to five athletes for their medal winning performances at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games. The Programme is intended to provide... Read more of this article
National Drug Consumption Survey
The Department for National Drug Control [DNDC] in collaboration with the Department of Statistics is disseminating National Drug Consumption Survey, 2009. This household survey presents national data on the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in our society. The household survey was conducted in November 2009 among 1,283 individuals... Read more of this article
