Archive for January 13th, 2012
Traffic Advisory Issued For 10K Race
The Bermuda Police Service is asking motorists to bear in mind road closures and diversions which will be in effect when the Bermuda Track & Field Association 10K begins tomorrow [Jan. 14] at 9 am. All vehicles will be prevented from entering the race route between the start of the 10k on Parsons Road and the junction of Verdmont Road and Middle... Read more of this article
BIU Calls ‘Urgent’ Education Meeting
The Bermuda Industrial Union has called what it is describing as “an urgent meeting” for all members who work for the Department of Education on Monday [Jan. 16]. Union organiser Louis Somner has called the meeting, which gets underway at 11.30am at the BIU headquarters on Union Street, to discuss two workplace-related matters. Related... Read more of this article
ASP: Reforms Breach Agreement
Bermuda’s Association of School Principals [ASP] today [Jan. 13] said its collective bargaining agreement was breached when the Education Ministry installed an “executive principal” at Prospect Primary School last week. The ASP had already filed two grievances against the Commissioner of Education, saying they were “gravely concerned... Read more of this article
Video: BBA Presents Bikes To Students
Students from the Clearwater Middle School got a real treat this morning [Jan.13] as members of the Bermuda Bicycle Association and Winners Edge presented the Clearwater Middle School Bicycle Club a total of 10 bikes to begin the programme. On hand with the students was Mrs. Levyette Robinson, Principal of Clearwater Middle School, Peter Dunne, President... Read more of this article
BMA: 2011 Insurance Incorporations
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] today [Jan. 13] reported 53 new insurance companies registered in Bermuda in 2011. The 2011 new insurer registrations were up 50 percent from 2010, when Bermuda saw 36 new registrations, the Hamilton, Bermuda-based regulatory body said in a statement. “These results were achieved as Bermuda continues with its progressive... Read more of this article
Leading Creationist To Visit Island
Creationist Ken Ham, the president/CEO and founder of Answers in Genesis-US and Kentucky’s Creation Museum [he is pictured with a display at left], will be visiting Bermuda next month. The 70,000 square-foot Creation Museum brings the pages of the Bible to life, casting its characters and animals in animatronic form, including a scene of Adam... Read more of this article
Business Bermuda Seminars Begin
Business Bermuda kicked off its 2012 Personal Empowerment Seminar Series yesterday [Jan. 12] with “Think Education Ends With a Degree: The Value of Lifelong Learning” presented by Dr. Janet Ferguson, executive director of the Seniors’ Learning Centre at Bermuda College. Twenty-six people participated as Dr. Ferguson explained the value... Read more of this article
‘Island Should Be Represented In UK’
British Parliamentarian Andrew Rosindell this week called for Bermuda and the UK’s other remaining Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies to be represented in London’s House of Commons. In a submission to the UK Parliament’s Backbench Business Committee on Tuesday [Jan.10], Mr. Rosindell — who visited Bermuda last year... Read more of this article
Ministers To Attend KPMG Summit
Next week the Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean [pictured] and his Permanent Secretary Dr. Derrick Binns will attend the KPMG National Infrastructure Strategy Seminar in Florida. Also in attendance will be the Minister of Public Works Michael A. Weeks and the Acting Permanent Secretary for Public Works Randy Rochester,... Read more of this article
Diamond Jubilee Committee Formed
Government House and the Cabinet Office announced today [Jan. 13] the formation of a committee to lead the local celebrations of the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen. Representatives of the Bermuda Regiment, the Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, Government House, the Cabinet Office and the island’s two municipalities are joined by members... Read more of this article
Sir John: ‘Frank’ Economics Forum
Former Premier Sir John.Swan will be among the participants when the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce hosts a panel discussion on “The Economy Now and a Vision For the Future.” Organised by the Chamber’s Economics Division, the forum will take place on January 25 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at The Chamber offices on the corners of Front Street and Point... Read more of this article
Def Jam Star’s Chewstick Appearance
Chart-topping Def Jam recording artist Aaron Fresh [pictured] will make a special guest appearance at Chewstick’s youth session on Saturday [Jan. 14]. Raised between the US and Trinidad and Tobago, Aaron Fresh is a genre-defying combination of West Indian and American culture. Born in Illinois, he was sent to live with her grandmother in... Read more of this article
