Archive for November 17th, 2011

Walter Roban Resigns From Cabinet

This evening [Nov.17] Walter Roban resigned from his position as Minister for Public Works. Mr Roban, who has recently come under fire for his decision to allow Planning appeals by two fellow Cabinet Ministers, submitted his resignation to the Premier this evening saying, “In recent days there has been heightened public criticism of my decisions... Read more of this article

Planning Appeals To Be “Reviewed Afresh”

Former Environment Minister Walter Roban’s decisions to allow Planning appeals by two fellow Cabinet Ministers to proceed have been declared void — because he had already left that portfolio before his Parliamentary colleagues had been notified. This evening the Ministry of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy said although... Read more of this article

Eight Cows Die, Farm Quarantined

The mass death of cows at a Devonshire farm in recent days is being probed by Government inspectors who today [Nov. 17] assured the public there is “no direct danger to the local milk supply.” The Department of Environmental Protection issued a statement this afternoon reporting that eight cows have died over the past three days at the Belhaven... Read more of this article

Thanksgiving NFL Football At Fairmont

For one day only, The Jasmine Lounge will be transformed into a ‘sports bar’ to join in the Thanksgiving tradition of afternoon football. “We are pleased to offer guests and locals alike, the opportunity to mark the Thanksgiving holiday American style, with an afternoon of delicious snacks, icy cold beverages and the NFL on the big screen,”... Read more of this article

New Bermuda Catastrophe Bond Launched

Bermuda based Dunamis Holdings Ltd. today [Nov. 17] announced the launch of Kalista, a cost-effective and efficient catastrophe bond issuance platform. The Kalista product is a result of the combined efforts of Limestone Law, a recognised Bermuda law firm, the Bermuda Stock Exchange and a partner reinsurance company. Kalista is an innovative product... Read more of this article

Fitch: Bermuda’s Clean Bill Of Fiscal Health

[Updated] Bermuda’s finances received a guardedly clean bill of health from one of the world’s top ratings agencies today [Nov. 17]. Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) and Country Ceiling for Bermuda as follows: Foreign currency IDR at ‘AA+’; Local currency IDR at ‘AAA’; Foreign currency... Read more of this article

Black Hyundai Car Reported Stolen

Earlier today [Nov.17] the police received a report of a stolen car, which appears to have been taken four days ago from outside a Devonshire residence A police spokesperson said, “On Thursday November 17th, Police received a report of a vehicle taken without its owner’s consent.” “It appears that between 1:30am and 5:10am on Sunday... Read more of this article

Royal Wedding Singers Performing Here

Acts associated with President Barack Obama’s historic inauguration, the Royal wedding, and even “Forrest Gump” are among the performances in the 2012 line-up of the Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts. Ticket sales for the 37th festival will begin at 10 am on Monday, November 21. The Festival runs from January 17, 2012 – February... Read more of this article

Men Charged: ‘Loitering’ At Bus Stop

Two Sandy’s Parish residents, Burnell Cross and Edward Simons, appeared together in this morning’s [Nov.17] Plea Court. Both men, who had been held in overnight custody, were charged with the offence of loitering, which was said to have occurred at a bus stop layby yesterday [Nov.16]. Both men pleaded not guilty to the charge as read. Senior Magistrate... Read more of this article

Cisco Academy To Open Next Year

Government anticipates a Bermuda Cisco Academy dedicated to training young Bermudians in Information Technology will open no later than next year. In a briefing today [Nov. 17], Information Services Minister Michael Scott said the island was actively pursuing the idea of establishing a Cisco Networking Academy in Bermuda, a global education initiative... Read more of this article

Upcoming: 2011 Recycle Mania Week

The Department of Waste Management within the Ministry of Public Works has announced details of the 2011 Recycle Mania Week. Minister of Public Works Walter Roban said: “Recycling is an important part of creating a sustainable future as well as ensuring the incinerator operates at maximum efficiency. “If recyclables such as glass and metal are... Read more of this article