Archive for February 16th, 2011
Local Retail Sales Fall 5% in 2010
Statistics released by Government today [Feb 16], revealed that local retail sales for 2010 fell 5% to an estimated $1.04 billion, compared to $1.10 billion in 2009. Combined local and overseas retail sales dropped 4% to an estimated $1.12 billion from $1.17 billion in 2009 In December 2010, local retail sales totalled an estimated $106.6 million, a... Read more of this article
Environment Ministry Responds to Dr Wingate
The Ministry of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy responded to claims made by Environmentalist David Wingate this week regarding the Tucker’s Point Special Development Order. Their full statement follows below: In his statement to media Dr Wingate said that the proposed development would mean “total deforestation” on the densely... Read more of this article
Partner Re Estimates Australia Losses
Bermuda reinsurer PartnerRe Ltd. today [Feb. 16] said it expects damage in Australia from catastrophic floods and a tropical cyclone to result in net insurance claims of $80 million to $100 million for the first quarter of this year. During January, there was widespread flooding in parts of Australia, including the states of Queensland and Victoria.... Read more of this article
Eight Arrests Made For Outstanding Warrants
A Police spokesman said: “On Tuesday February 15th 2011 a total of eight individuals, five men and three women ranging in age from 18 – 49 years old, were arrested for outstanding warrants.” “In one of those incidents Police responded to a report of suspicious individuals hanging around the George’s Bay Road, Sandys parish area... Read more of this article
Dr. Kyjuan Brown to Speak At PLP Luncheon
Dr. Kyjuan Brown will be the guest speaker at the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] 48th Founders’ Day Luncheon & Drum Major Awards this coming Sunday [Feb 20]. The event will be held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel, and honours the Party’s founding fathers. Dr. Brown, who is a member of the first graduating class of CedarBridge Academy,... Read more of this article
‘Job Ready’ Hospitality Programme Launched
To ensure Bermudians are “job ready” for available positions within the hospitality industry, Trade Minister Kim Wilson today [Feb. 16] said a new Government-backed orientation programme is being launched to introduce locals to what’s required in the tourism workforce. The Minister said Bermudians will be able to sign up for the... Read more of this article
Video: Global Hue Contract Not Renewed
Speaking at a press conference this afternoon [Feb 16] Minister of Tourism & Business Development Patrice Minors confirmed that the GlobalHue Advertising Agency contract was not renewed. In response to a question Minister Minors said: “The contract does indeed expire and we have secured another option pertaining to the promotion of Bermuda... Read more of this article
Environment Minister: No HSBC Benefit
Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Walter Roban today [Feb 15] said he is not professionally or personally linked to HSBC and, as such, does not stand to profit from their financial wellbeing. The statement was made to dismiss any speculation he would benefit through this link from the passing of the Special Development... Read more of this article
Minister: Strike Sparked by Work Ethics
Speaking in the Senate today [Feb 16], Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry Kim Wilson spoke on last week’s bus strike saying: “Recent industrial action wherein bus service was suspended for several days was clearly sparked by one fundamental issue – the issue of ethics in the work place.” The Minister said “I read the... Read more of this article
Offer of Help Rejected – Sentence Activated
In Magistrates Court this morning [Feb 16], 20-year-old Ajani Albouy-Lovell, convicted of two counts of theft, had an earlier eighteen month suspended sentence activated. Sentencing for the two convictions had previously been delayed pending a report from his Probation Officer. This morning, the Probation Officer was present and reported on Mr Albuoy-Lovell.... Read more of this article
Malcolm Takes His Show On The Road
Bermuda’s pre-teen singing idol Malcolm Hollis has taken his show on the road — singing the US national anthem before a varsity hockey game between Eagle Hill School and Rippowam Cisqua School last week. The game took place at the Dorothy Hamill skating rink in Greenwich, Connecticut and Eagle Hill — the school Malcolm now attends... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 Bermuda Schools Art Show
For the past 46 years, hundreds of students from across the Island have participated in the Annual Schools’ Art Show at the Bermuda Society of Arts [BSoA] Gallery. Some of the island’s most talented artists from local Primary, Middle and Secondary schools are showcasing their talent in the 2011 show, which opened on January 31 and continues... Read more of this article
