Archive for October 26th, 2011

Visitor Marks 60th Visit To Bermuda

Minister of Business Development and Tourism Patrice Minors hosted a reception at Camden for Holly Dow to commemorate her 60th visit to Bermuda. Ms. Dow, who resides in Boston, Massachusetts, was on Island to celebrate her 70th birthday. She has been visiting Bermuda since November 1967, and has stayed at such properties as the Bermudiana Hotel, the... Read more of this article

Health Minister Receives Flu Vaccine

This week the Department of Health began offering influenza immunization in the community through their annual programme “The Flu Express”. The Flu Express will enable people to drive to the designated sites and receive the flu vaccine while waiting in their car without getting out. The idea is that this will make it easier for some people to access... Read more of this article

Four Tourists Robbed In Two Incidents

Four visitors were robbed in two separate incidents over the past 24 hours, with two of the tourists receiving minor injuries. Yesterday [Oct.25] a visiting couple had their bag snatched while walking on Tuckers Town Road, with the suspects making off with cash, a digital camera and personal items. Then around 5:30am this morning [Oct.26] a burglar... Read more of this article

Friends Of Hospice To Hold Charity Walk

The Friends of Hospice charity is inviting all Bermudians and residents to participate in its annual Walk to Remember on Sunday [Oct. 30] — honouring all those we have loved and lost. Funds raised directly benefit Agape House, the island’s only inpatient hospice facility. Pledge forms can be found at the Friends of Hospice official website. Registration... Read more of this article

Island Firm: China’s Solar Sector Booms

A Bermuda-based business and financial media company reports Chinese suppliers of solar panels and power systems are optimistic about continuing strong sales as they improve product performance, even while slashing prices and confronting substantial industry challenges. This is according to the newly issued Global Sources [Bermuda] “China Sourcing... Read more of this article

Reform Of Telecommunications Industry

Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Walter Roban held a press conference today [Oct.26] regarding upcoming reform of the telecommunications industry. Reform will see the functions of the Department of Telecommunications split among two separate bodies – the Department and the Regulatory Authority. The Regulatory Authority... Read more of this article

Motorsports To Host St John’s Fundraiser

This coming Sunday [Oct.30] will see the Motorsports Park in Southside, St. Davids come alive with action. The Bermuda Association of Motorsports will be hosting the annual St John Ambulance fund raiser at the Motorsports Park. Spectators will be thrilled with racing action by two motor sports clubs, motorcycle racing and go karts, on the same day.... Read more of this article

2011 Global Forum Meeting

Following the Global Forum Meeting held in Bermuda from 31st May – 1st June 2011 members of the Forum gathered at the OECD headquarters in Paris (25 – 26th October, 2011) with 250 delegates from 89 jurisdictions and 9 international organisations. This is the second meeting for the Global Forum in 2011. Leading the Bermuda delegation is Assistant... Read more of this article

ACE Ltd. Announces Third Quarter Losses

Bermuda- and Switzerland-based ACE Ltd. says financial market volatility in the credit, equity and foreign exchange markets have impacted third-quarter net income with the company today [Oct. 26] reporting a $31 million third-quarter loss. ACE Ltd. is the parent company of the ACE Group, a global provider of insurance products covering property and... Read more of this article

Bermudian Actor Wins A Perez Hilton Rave

A young Bermudian performer appearing in an off-Broadway revival of the musical “Rent” has received a rave review from on-line gossip maven Perez Hilton. Actor/singer Nicholas Christopher, son of Hamilton Crier Ed Christopher, was described as one of the stand-out cast members in the acclaimed New York show by the American blogger and... Read more of this article

TV Giant Swings Back To Profitability

Bermuda-based Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. (CETV), the owner of television stations across central and eastern Europe, returned to profitability at the operating income level, helped by currency swings and “mixed recovery” in advertising spending. Operating income before appreciation and amortization for the three months ended September... Read more of this article

Business Bermuda Promotes Island In UK

Business Bermuda, the industry organisation which works with Bermuda-resident international companies and Government to raise the island’s profile globally as the jurisdiction of choice, has made a powerful case for the Bermudian financial services sector as a world leader at a recent London event. The Commonwealth Secretariat and International... Read more of this article