Archive for June 8th, 2011
‘Why International Business Is So Important’
[Written by Michael M. Fahy, Chairman of the OBA] Recently, the PLP did what was expected and essentially labelled the OBA as pro business and the PLP as pro labour. The truth is that both parties should be both. Why? Because both these arms of society contribute much to our well-being. I believe all Bermudians recognise the important role labour has... Read more of this article
‘Limited Choices, High Prices, Rude Staff’
During today’s [June 8] Senate session, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson spoke about a consumer survey regarding shopping in Bermuda. Respondents were asked what they don’t like about shopping in Bermuda; limited choices of goods was the main concern, followed by high prices, rude sales staff, unavailability of goods and poor... Read more of this article
Canadian Station Broadcasting From Island
Live from Bermuda, Canada’s CHFI-FM is partnering with The Bermuda Department of Tourism to broadcast its morning breakfast show from the island’s Grotto Bay Beach Resort this week. From today until June 9, morning radio personalities Erin Davis and Mike Cooper will be on Island interviewing local Bermudian “ambassadors”, to highlight the destination’s... Read more of this article
QC: David Cox Is ‘Entitled To Have Justice’
This morning the Prosecutor put the case for the Crown saying that it was David Cox who had killed ‘Yankee’ Rawlins, while Mr Cox’s lawyer urged the jury to consider the facts and told them his client is “entitled to have justice from his fellow Bermudians.” 32-year-old David Jahwell Cox [pictured] of Club Road, Smiths... Read more of this article
Senator Burt: OECD New Global Forum
[Updated with video] Senator David Burt, the Junior Minister of Finance, delivered a Ministerial Statement on the OECD new Global Forum this morning [June 8]. The statement follows in full below: Madam President, Bermuda stands proud today after last week’s successful hosting of the 3rd meeting of the new Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange... Read more of this article
Video: Firefighters Extinguish Small Fire
Both the Police and Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports of a fire this afternoon [June 8] in Hamilton parish. – Four Bermuda Fire Service vehicles and approximately nine personnel responded to Northchurch Lane in Hamilton Parish to extinguish a brush fire approximately 15 feet by 30 feet. Related Stories Photos: Fire Service... Read more of this article
BUEI Donates DVDs To Schools, Libraries
Today [June 8] the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] presented Bermuda’s public schools and libraries with a set of four DVD’s each. Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Walter Roban said, “It gives me great pleasure to be here today, as the Minister responsible for the Environment, for the presentation... Read more of this article
Three Arrests After Dockyard Fight
A Police spokesman said that the Police have arrested three men in connection with the disturbance at Snorkel Park in Dockyard that occurred around 2:35am on Tuesday, injuring two male cruise ship employees and a member of Snorkel Park’s security staff. The crew member that was admitted to hospital for treatment of his injuries has now been released. The... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Annual Bermuda Pow Wow
The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community will be hosting the Annual Bermuda Pow Wow at St. David’s Cricket Club Field on June 18th and 19th, 2011. This year’s Pow Wow is dedicated to the memory of Alice Lopez, one of the strongest champions of cultural ties between Native American Wampanoags and St. David’s Islanders. Ms Lopez was... Read more of this article
Football: 2010 Lindo’s ISL Season Preview
Andrew Bascome and the 2010 Lindo’s ISL Champion Storm start their title defense on Saturday night June 18th against the Ace Insurance Blue division rival Knights. The Knights are one of a handful of teams that have the capability to take away the Storm’s title. Keishon Smith’s Knights were undefeated in the 2010 regular season and return leading... Read more of this article
Minister Promotes Bermuda At New York Events
The Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors is currently in New York to participate in a series of events this week aimed at reinforcing Bermuda’s reputation as a premier leisure and business destination. Later today [June 8], Minister Minors will attend a luncheon being hosted by Brides Magazine, where she will officially accept... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Stand Up Community Clean Up Day
The anti-violence group Stand Up Bermuda will be hosting a Community Clean Up Day on June 18th 2011. They said the focus of the Community Clean Up is to make their presence known in areas which are mostly affected by gang activity. Jahma Gibbons, one of the Stand Up Bermuda organizers, previously spoke on the group’s formation saying, “The reason... Read more of this article
