Archive for April 5th, 2011
KFC Bermuda: Declining Sales & Profitability
Kentucky Fried Chicken (Bermuda) Limited has released the Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders, which says their “disappointing trend of declining sales and profitability” saw 2011 operating income decline by 44% from 2010 to the lowest level in many years, and full year net income down by approximately 28% year-over-year. KFC said they “asked... Read more of this article
BIFFlixs To Screen “The Housemaid”
Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] is back to fill the void in your social life since the film festival ended last month, announcing the next film in its monthly film series, BIFFlixs, will be “The Housemaid.” A favorite at this year’s Cannes, Toronto and Fantastic Fest film festivals, The Housemaid is a stylish, sexy thriller about an... Read more of this article
In-State Tuition Fees: Georgia State University
Bermuda College has announced a new partnership that will allow students to pay in-state tuition fees at Georgia State University. For example, a qualifying Bermuda College graduate who attends Georgia State and takes 15 credit hours can expect to pay in-state tuition and fees of $4,349 per semester, compared to $13,454 per semester for out-of-state... Read more of this article
Duty-Free Shop Opens in Dockyard
On Saturday [Apr.2], Minister of Transport Terry Lister; Chairman of the West End Development Corporation (Wedco) Walter Lister; and Captain of the Queen Victoria Christopher Rynd, officially opened the Heritage Wharf Shopping & Duty Free at Dockyard in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It is the only duty-free shop operated at a seaport in Bermuda.... Read more of this article
Dept of Education Customer Service Survey
Today the Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith noted that the Department of Education could do a much better job of communicating with the public. A spokesperson said, “In this regard, a Customer Service Survey is being introduced to provide a benchmark for the Department’s service provision.” “Dame Jennifer noted that goals... Read more of this article
Bermuda Monetary Authority Workshops
The Bermuda Monetary Authority today [Apr.5] announced it is launching a series of awareness sessions and technical workshops targeted to Bermuda’s insurance sector. These outreach activities are designed to ensure that participants in Bermuda’s insurance industry are not only aware of, but also fully understand requirements under regime enhancements... Read more of this article
Man Fined $5,000 for Importing “Weed”
22-year-old Taylor Mathew Grier of Ariel Close, Devonshire, was this morning [Apr.5] hit with a $5,000 fine for importing 2.03 grams of cannabis through LF Wade International Airport on 24th May 2010. Charged with the offence of importation of an illegal drug, Mr Grier pleaded guilty and his lawyer, Elizabeth Christopher appealed to the Magistrate for... Read more of this article
Videos: Cabinet Evacuated “Suspicious Package”
[Updated] A report of a “suspicious package” at the Cabinet Office on Front Street at approximately 11am this morning [Apr.5] has lead to the Cabinet Office being evacuated, as well as emergency responders arriving. - There are a number of people gathered on the front lawn, and there are two fire trucks present. We have limited information... Read more of this article
Fundraiser For 17-Yr-Old Cornell “Bread” Bailey
On April the 9th, 2011 the Richard Allen A.M.E. Church are hosting a walk/bike ride/run-athon called “Bread 4 Life Athon” in aid of the Bailey family. 17-year-old Saltus Student Cornell “Bread” Bailey was involved in a serious road accident on March 14th, 2011.The Police said “Around 5:45pm on Monday, Police received a... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Field Hockey
This past weekend the Budgies beat the Ravens in women’s hockey, and the Polecats beat the Panthers. Women’s A Division: Budgies 1 Ravens 0: The only goal of this Women’s Division game came in the 49th minute when Keishae Robinson scored a Field Goal for the Budgies in their 1 – 0 win over the Ravens. Men’s Division: Panthers 2 Polecats... Read more of this article
National Security Minister: Crime & Gangs
Newly appointed Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief said he only found out about his appointment 24 hours prior, and jumped right in speaking with Bernews after he was sworn in yesterday about guns, gangs, and crime in general. Minister Perinchief takes over from former Minister David Burch who resigned this past weekend. While appearing... Read more of this article
