Archive for November 23rd, 2011
More College Outreach ‘Boutiques’ Likely
The Bermuda College is likely to continue to use innovative techniques including “Information Boutiques” to reach out and enroll new students, Junior Education Minister Diallo Rabain said today [Nov. 23]. Speaking in the Upper House, Senator Rabain said the College would continue to operate “outside the box” to reach young... Read more of this article
Senator: ‘Staying Competitive In Tourism’
Bermuda’s attendance at global travel exposition in London this month underscored how much work the island has to do to remain competitive in an increasingly cut-throat market, the new Junior Tourism Minister told the Senate today [Nov.23]. Senator Vincent Ingham said Bermuda’s delegation to the World Travel Market Exhibition — led... Read more of this article
American Arrested At Airport With Gun
A US man is being held by the Bermuda Police Service after being taken into custody at the island’s airport this week with a gun. “On Tuesday [Nov. 22] an American citizen was arrested at the L. F. Wade International Airport for firearm possession,” said a police spokesman. “He remains in police custody pending the review of... Read more of this article
Berkeley: ‘Safe, Productive Environment’
The Berkeley Institute board of governors today [Nov.23] confirmed that a fight involving several male students took place at the school during the lunch period on Monday [Nov. 21]. All involved were students currently enrolled at the school. The incident, which did not require emergency services intervention, was quickly resolved by the school’s... Read more of this article
Screenwriter Targets Black Stereotypes
An aspiring Bermuda filmmaker is appealing to the kindness of strangers to help him complete a short, stereotype-busting movie about two strangers who meet and form an unusual bond in New York’s Central Park. Writer/producer Andrew Stoneham [pictured], a longtime fixture of the Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF], is currently working on... Read more of this article
Carifta Games Tickets On Sale Soon
Tickets for the Carifta Games 2012 will go on sale November 28th and will be available online at www.carifta2012.com, the BTFA Office, All Wrapped Up Washington mall and Fabulous Fashions Heron Bay Plaza. The CARIFTA Games is an annual athletics competition founded by the Caribbean Free Trade Association. Participating countries are; Anguilla, Haiti,... Read more of this article
New Security Gate Installed At Airport
The Department of Airport Operations announced today [Nov.23] the installation of a new vehicular access gate along Cahow Way, the main public entrance to the L.F. Wade International Airport. The gate is not expected to be in use until 2012, and Airport officials said when operational, the Cahow Way Gate will help serve to eliminate the current illegal... Read more of this article
FIFA Rankings: Bermuda Now 109th
The new FIFA rankings were released today [Nov.23] and Bermuda has climbed up to 109th place, a jump of 80 places in the last eight weeks. In October 2011 Bermuda was ranked in 132nd place, in September 2011, Bermuda was in 189th place, and in August 2011 Bermuda was in 185th place. FIFA statistics show that the last time Bermuda was ranked this low... Read more of this article
Tucker To Stand For PLP In Paget
[Updated] This afternoon [Nov.23] the Progressive Labour Party announced that Darius Tucker will represent them in Constituency #23 Paget West. Considered a ‘safe seat’ by many, the Paget West seat is presently held by the OBA’s Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, who won under the UBP’s banner with 76% of the vote in 2007. Mr Tucker presently... Read more of this article
It’s Christmas Time In The City
Sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style — it’s Christmas time in the City of Hamilton. The City’s Christmas lights will be turned this Friday [Nov. 25], with Chief Operating Officer and Secretary to the City of Hamilton Edward Benevides saying: “I am happy to announce the City lights will be turned on this Friday. “This... Read more of this article
BCB’s ‘Increasing Financial Strength’
Bermuda Commercial Bank chairman Michael Collier said today [Nov. 23] that “we are building the leading Bermuda bank serving commercial banking and private wealth clients around the world” as the financial institution released results for the year ending September 30, 2011. “Our conservative approach to banking, along with our focus... Read more of this article
Best Affirms Top Ratings For Hiscox
A.M. Best’s European rating service has affirmed the financial strength rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] and issuer credit rating [ICR] of “a” of Bermuda-based Hiscox Insurance and its local and internationalo subsidiaries. Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the FSR of A [Excellent] and ICR of “a+” of Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 33,... Read more of this article
