Archive for April 25th, 2011
BIU President: Bus Drivers Sick Leave
[Updated with video] This afternoon [Apr.25] Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert held a press conference during which he sought to clarify some aspects of statements made about bus drivers, and specifically sick days taken. Mr Furbert said he wished to address two points made by Minister Terry Lister; the bus drivers sick leave and... Read more of this article
Man In Court: 8-Yr-Old Mauled By Pit Bull
An 8-year-old boy is being treated in King Edward Memorial Hospital after being mauled by a pit bull this weekend, with the youngster’s injuries requiring surgery, according to a ZBM news report. The dog’s owner, 22-year-old Gary Blackwell, faced multiple charges in Magistrates Court this morning [Apr.25] as a result of the attack. The charges... Read more of this article
Lisa Blackburn Sets Two Bermuda Records
Top local swimmer Lisa Blackburn broke two new Bermuda records while competing in the Division 2 Team Championships in Brantford, Ontario from April 15-17. She broke the Bermuda National 200m Butterfly Record, with her time of 2:35.96 shattering Ashley Yearwood’s record of 2:36.56, and her time of 2:27.02 in the 200m individual medley improving on... Read more of this article
Videos: Minister Lister On Bus/Ferry Reductions
The community is seeing a reduction in public transportation routes, and Transport Minister Terry Lister said the cuts in both the ferry and bus service are done with an aim to staying within the allocated budget, which has been reduced from the previous year. Earlier this month, the Transport Ministry confirmed that the summer ferry schedule has been... Read more of this article
Looking Back: Easter Weekend In Photos
The holiday weekend witnessed a return to traditional Bermuda Easter form: kite flying, fishcakes, chocolate eggs and church services dominated the three-day break rather than the tragedy which marked the same holiday in 2010. The Bermuda Police Service had promised a heavy presence over the weekend, and could be seen out in high numbers day and... Read more of this article
Tonight: Confessions of an Eco-Terrorist
Captain Paul Watson and Sea Shepherd crew member film-maker Peter Brown are in Bermuda, scheduled to attend this evening’s screening of ‘Confessions of an Eco-Terrorist’ at BUEI. IMDB describes the film as, “Seen through the eyes of activist Peter Jay Brown, Confessions grants the viewer an intimate look at shipboard life amongst... Read more of this article
‘Cruises Are Our Bread & Butter Right Now’
Transport Minister Terry Lister spoke about the air and cruise arrivals, saying that ”Historically, Bermuda used to get as many as 650,000 tourists a year up to the 80s, and we kept the cruise passengers at 150,000, and we had 500,000 land passengers.” “Last year we had 345,000 cruise passengers and 120,000 land passengers, it’s... Read more of this article
Bus Cancellations: Monday, April 25
The daily list of bus cancellations for today [Apr.25] is out, with five afternoon routes cancelled for today. The cancellations are being done with an aim for the Department of Public Transportation to conserve funds and stay within their allocated budget for the year, which has been reduced from the previous year. Related Stories Ministry: 28 Bus... Read more of this article
6-Foot Bermuda Kites Fly At Miami University
The big kites were all the talk this past weekend, and not just in Bermuda thanks to a Bermudian college student and kite maker who shared some of our traditions overseas. 21-year-old Michiko Campbell [pictured] attracted quite a bit of attention after building – and flying – two 6 foot Bermuda style kites at his Miami school. Mr Campbell... Read more of this article
National Health Plan Meeting Tomorrow
There will be a Public Information Meeting about the National Health Plan 2011 Consultation Paper tomorrow [Apr.26] at 6:30 p.m. at Francis Patton Primary School. Minister of Health Zane DeSilva and the Chief Executive Officer of the Bermuda Health Council, Dr. Jennifer Attride-Stirling will be presenting an outline of the National Health Plan and will... Read more of this article
Hiscox Launches 2011 Graduate Scheme
Specialist insurer Hiscox has launched its 2011 graduate scheme for Bermudian graduates. With the application process now underway, Hiscox is searching for two Bermudians who graduated in either 2009 or 2010, or will be graduating this summer. This year Hiscox Bermuda is specifically looking to appoint an underwriting trainee and an operations trainee,... Read more of this article
AM Best Upgrades Ratings of Wilton Re
A.M. Best Co.has upgraded the financial strength rating to A [Excellent] from A- [Excellent] and issuer credit ratings to “A” from “A-” for Wilton Reinsurance Bermuda Ltd. and its affiliates. The rating upgrades reflect Wilton Re’s successful execution of its business plan, which has resulted in continued growth in earnings and operating efficiencies. A.M.... Read more of this article
