Archive for September 1st, 2011

Full Audio: One Bermuda Alliance Town Hall

[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] hosted their second Town Hall this evening [Sept.1] at Penno’s Wharf in St. George’s. The panelists were Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards and Senator Craig Cannonier – the two leadership candidates. Moderating was former UBP Senator Suzann Roberts-Holshouser, while Shadow Education Minister Dr... Read more of this article

2011 TechWeek Awards Nominations Open

Members of the public can participate in the 2011 Technology Innovation Awards by nominating their favourite individuals or companies who are using technology in pioneering ways to make a difference in Bermuda. Nominations will be accepted between now and September 16th. Visit www.techweek.bm to submit your nomination. The Technology Innovation Awards,... Read more of this article

Overtime Ban Lifted On Hamilton Docks

[Updated] BIU President Chris Furbert held a press conference this afternoon [Sept.1] and said the overtime ban on the docks has been lifted, and port workers have agreed to work overtime starting from today, and will also work on Labour Day. Mr Furbert said, “Stevedoring Services will rescind their proposal for layoffs until the conclusion of... Read more of this article

BPSU To Boycott Labour Day Events

The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] said they have elected to join with the Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC], who called on its affiliates to withdraw participation [inc. marches and public speeches] from the scheduled Labour Day celebrations on September 5th. In addition the BPSU said they feel “it is irresponsible to participate in the... Read more of this article

Memorial Ride For Hurricane Fabian Victims

The September 5th Foundation will be holding the 8th Annual Memorial Day Ride on Sunday, September 4th. The ride, which will commence at 2:00pm at the City Hall in Hamilton, will head east to the Memorial Bench on Kindley Field Road, St. George’s for a short tribute and remembrance. The ride will then proceed to St. George’s before finishing at... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Free Health Talk On Ovarian Cancer

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre is helping to increase awareness of the disease by offering a free public health talk. Rhonda Smith-Simmons will give a voice to Ovarian Cancer and the public is invited to come and learn about this disease and understand more about what a woman’s body may tell her. The... Read more of this article

A.M. Best Affirms Catlin Insurance Ratings

A.M. Best Europe Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of Catlin Insurance Company Limited (CICL) (Bermuda), Catlin Insurance Company (UK) Ltd. (Catlin UK) and Catlin Re Switzerland Ltd. (Catlin Re). Additionally, A.M. Best has affirmed the debt rating... Read more of this article

Labour Day Garbage/Recycling Collection Dates

Due to the Labour Day Holiday on Monday, September 5th, West end garbage will be collected on Tuesday September 6th and Thursday September 8th. The East end garbage will be collected on Wednesday 7th and Friday 9th of September. As a reminder, beginning August 2011 recyclable materials, tin, aluminum and glass will be collected every other Thursday... Read more of this article

Police Investigate Reports of Gunshots

[Updated] Police are presently investigating reports of possible gunshots in the St Monica’s Mission/Glebe Road area this afternoon [Sept.1] with reports suggesting the possible gun shots were heard at approximately 2:00pm/2:15pm. Multiple police officers are on scene at present – at the junction of St Monica’s Mission and Glebe... Read more of this article

Bermuda Delegation Meets With ATL Coalition

Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors and a Bermuda delegation completed a series of meetings yesterday [Aug.31] designed to help further a sister community relationship with the Buckhead area of Atlanta. The partnership seeks to generate economic development and tourism among the citizens of both destinations. Minister Minors... Read more of this article

Horticultural Certificate Programme Launched

This morning [Sept.1] Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson provided details on the Horticultural Certificate programme which is being spearheaded by the National Training Board [NTB] in conjunction with the Bermuda College. The ‘Certificate in Basic Horticulture’ programme will be launched on September 8, 2011. Participants... Read more of this article

Update On Reid Street Trenching Work

The City of Hamilton today provided an update on the trenching work that will take place on Reid Street starting on September 6, 2011. The trenching will begin at the Queen and Reid Streets intersection and move east to Burnaby Street. In order to minimize the impact to motorists and pedestrians the work will be completed in 60 foot sections. This will... Read more of this article