Archive for August 9th, 2011
HWP To Partially Open For Business Today
[Updated] HWP plans to open for business today [Aug.10]- less than 48 hours after a fire ripped through their facility, destroying the building, over a dozen cars, and extensive interior furnishings and fittings. In a statement released yesterday CEO Jonathan Brewin said HWP “will be open for business from Wednesday morning, albeit on a restricted... Read more of this article
Premier’s Statement: Bermudians In London
In light of the rioting in London this week, Premier Paula Cox today encouraged Bermudians living in London and the rest of the UK to be safe. The Premier said that as London is a popular destination for Bermudians travelling abroad, the Government is concerned for the safety of Bermudians, in particular, the many young Bermudians who are studying,... Read more of this article
Police Rule Out Murder: Jahmeiko Perkins Death
[Updated with videos] The Bermuda Police Service held a press conference this afternoon [Aug.9] in reference to the death of Jahmeiko Perkins. The police said a forensic pathologist flown in from Canada concluded Mr Perkin’s injuries were “consistent with a road traffic collision, and not circumstances that led him to find that this was... Read more of this article
Asbestos Present In Back Of HWP Building
The Department of Health said it is not believed that the majority of the HWP building affected by the fire contained asbestos, however some was present in the very back of the building. The full statement from the Health Department is below: It is not believed that the majority of the HWP building affected by the fire contained asbestos. Some asbestos... Read more of this article
Community Day Facebook Photo Challenge
Last month summer interns from seven companies took part in The Centre on Philanthropy’s Community Day Facebook Photo Challenge, with the team from XL emerging as the Challenge’s winner (thanks to a last second tie-breaker). The Community Day paired teams of interns from XL, PwC, ACE, Belco, Endurance, Ariel Re, and Flagstone Re with six local charities... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer Statement On HWP Fire
In the wake of yesterday’s fire that destroyed the HWP building, the Freisenbruch-Meyer Group issued a statement which follows in full below: Freisenbruch-Meyer Group (FMG) is both saddened and concerned to hear of the devastating fire that engulfed HWP yesterday. All FMG insureds who sustained damage due to the fire are urged to contact their... Read more of this article
CellOne Offering 24/7 Customer Care
CellOne has opened up their customer care to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customers will now be able to inquire about billing, make rate plan changes, troubleshoot problems, or make bill payments whenever it suits them best. “We understand that it’s hard for our customers to call in or get to our stores for help within normal... Read more of this article
Videos/Photos: HWP Post-Fire
[Updated] The start of a large task is now underway – the work on the HWP Group Body & Paint Centre on St. John’s Road. Yesterday [Aug.8] flames tore through the building causing extensive damage to the property and automobiles, with the fire burning for over three hours. The road was opened late last night, and this morning the true extent... Read more of this article
Dancers Receive Over $50,000 In Scholarships
The National Dance Foundation of Bermuda today [Aug.9] announced the eight recipients of scholarships and bursaries for the 2011-2012 academic year. The awards represent a total of $50,500 in funding. The scholarships and bursaries are for study at accredited institutions in the U.S., England and Scotland and have been awarded following a rigourous... Read more of this article
Three-Day Roadblock After Discovery of Body
Three days after the discovery of a deceased teenager on Parsons Lane in Devonshire, police continue to remain on scene, restricting access to the road. At approximately 9am on Saturday 6 August, the body of 19-year-old Jahmeiko Perkins was discovered by a passing female motorcyclist just west of the Pure Water facility on Parsons Lane. Police roadblocks... Read more of this article
Caribbean Squash Champs: Day #1 Report
The Bermuda Men’s Squash Team is defending their title in the Caribbean Squash Championships being held in the Cayman Islands. Bermuda’s Micah Franklin, Noah Browne, Chris Stout, Anthony Fellowes and Spencer Moss are competing against athletes from the Caymans, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, OECS, Barbados, Bahamas and Guyana. Spencer Moss... Read more of this article
Recycling Collection Drops To Twice Monthly
Today [Aug.9] the Department of Waste management within the Ministry of Public Works announced that, beginning August 1, 2011 residential recycling pick up changed from weekly to fortnightly. A spokesperson said, “The Waste Management Department carries out monitoring of waste pick up including recycling and has found that many households are... Read more of this article
