Archive for February, 2011
BIU President: Renaissance Aviation Dispute
Earlier today [Feb.28] Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert held a press conference at BIU headquarters regarding the dispute over staff layoffs at Renaissance Aviation, a locally owned company that provides cleaning and other services to aircraft at the LF Wade International Airport. Mr Furbert said that that he had been given permission... Read more of this article
8-Year-Old Recognised By Education Minister
It’s a case of once more unto the beach for Bermuda’s primary school kids. And the eight-year-old student who suggested an initiative which has resulted in a number of primary schools “adopting” beaches and helping to keep them litter-free was recognised for his idea by the Education Minister today [Feb. 28]. Samuel Bleeker,... Read more of this article
Postal Mail to New Zealand Stopped
Minister of Trade, Economy and Industry Kim Wilson advised that in the aftermath of the earthquake which hit Christchurch, New Zealand on 22 February, 2011, all postal deliveries to and from the city and its vicinity have been discontinued until further notice. A spokesperson said: “Customers can therefore expect lengthy delays inbound and outbound... Read more of this article
US Law Firm Investigating Gerova Claims
One of the premier US law firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation today [Feb. 28] announced it is investigating claims on behalf of investors in Bermuda-based Gerova Financial. Gerova is a Bermuda reinsurance and financial services group with its head offices in Cumberland House on Victoria Street. The investigation... Read more of this article
Bermuda Census: Last Day For Interviews
The Statistics Department said today [Feb. 28] the last day for households to be interviewed for the 2010 Census is March 31, 2011. In an effort to complete Bermuda’s 2010 Census of Population and Housing, Bermudian and non-Bermudian residents who have not been interviewed to date can choose one of three options to complete household interviews. 1)... Read more of this article
Bermuda Reinsurer Wins Florida Approval
Florida has approved lower collateral payments allowing another Bermuda reinsurer to particpate in its insurance market under modified reguilatory terms. Tokio Millennium Re Ltd., a subsidiary of Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., said today [Feb. 28] it has been granted approval by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR)... Read more of this article
Documents: Tucker’s Point SDO & Plans
Parliamentarians will discuss the Tucker’s Point Special Development Order in the House of Assembly later today [Feb. 28] in what Opposition MP Cole Simons has said is likely to be “one the most controversial debates we have had in some time.” The SDO and the full plans for the proposed expansions of the Rosewood Tucker’s Point... Read more of this article
Driveway To Botanical Gardens Closed
Paget Health Services is closing the existing driveway from Point Finger Road to the Botanical Gardens as part of construction work for the new hospital building. The access road will be closed from Monday, 28 February. A spokesperson said: “For those on foot, a new sidewalk that joins Point Finger Road and the Botanical Gardens has been built... Read more of this article
Six Weekend Arrests on Suspicion of DUI
This past weekend the Bermuda Police arrested six people on suspicion of drunk driving. A Police spokesman said: “Between 7pm Friday, February 25th and 7am Monday, February 28th there were six people arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.” In addition, Police officers conducted mobile patrols in various areas of the island throughout... Read more of this article
Man Fined $500 For “Five Spliffs”
A 19-year-old who claimed that he did not use ‘herb’ and was only carrying, as the Magistrate later put it, “five spliffs”, escaped having his three month suspended prison sentence activated and was fined $500 this morning [Feb.28] in Magistrates Court. The DPP’s Carrington Mahoney offered evidence that Stevon Swan-Richardson... Read more of this article
Minister Wilson: Call For Hospital Participation
Earlier today [Feb.28] Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson and representatives of developer BCM McAlpine met with Bermuda construction firms to discuss the multi-million dollar King Edward VII Memorial Hospital redevelopment. She encouraged construction companies to actively pursue subcontracting work on a project which could help... Read more of this article
Photo Slideshow: Swimming Time Trials
This past Friday [Feb.25] local athletes joined with visiting swimmers from Canada’s Mount Allison University in a swimming time trial at the BASA Pool. Local swimmers Sophie Froud and Shannon Botelho successfully made the Carifta qualifying standards during the meet. During the Mixed 50 SC Meter Freestyle Time Trial, the top four spots went to... Read more of this article
