Archive for February 2nd, 2012

Bermuda Gas Donates $35K In Appliances

On Tuesday, January 31st, Bermuda Gas invited registered charities to select appliances remaining from its recent warehouse sale. Working with The Centre on Philanthropy to get the word out, Bermuda Gas offered a variety of one-off appliances. Some units were a bit shop worn while others were brand new, such as the electric dryer selected by the Salvation... Read more of this article

Videos: Parole System To Be Revised

Premier Paula Cox and Attorney General Kim Wilson held a press briefing today [Feb.2] to announce changes to the parole system. Minister Wilson said, “Cabinet recently approved a set of legislative provisions designed to enhance the parole regime.”According to Minister Wilson, these changes will introduce a tiered system of sentencing which will... Read more of this article

BPSU & BIU Call ‘Urgent’ Meetings

[Updated] Both the BPSU and BIU have called meetings for tomorrow [Feb.3]. The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] called an “emergency membership meeting” for 3.30pm at the New Testament Church of God on Dundonald Street. In addition, Bermuda Industrial Union President Chris Furbert announced that the BIU will be holding an urgent meeting... Read more of this article

OBA Rollout Two Election Candidates

[Updated with video] The One Bermuda Alliance held a press conference today [Feb.2] to introduce two candidates who will contest the next General Election for the Opposition; Alexis Swan and Dr Grant Gibbons. Political newcomer Alexis Swan, 25, will represent the party in Constituency #24 Warwick South East, which will see her go head to head against... Read more of this article

EEZ Business Directory Launched

Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry Patrice Minors launched the first handy reference Business Directory and Map for the North East Hamilton Economic Empowerment Zone this morning [Feb.2]. “Born out of an idea by an area stakeholder, Mr. John Holdipp III, the Economic Empowerment Zones Agency (EEZA) worked for well over a year with North... Read more of this article

Court: Man Charged With Machete Attack

In Magistrates Court this morning [Feb.2] 26- year old Ahijah Dill faced the indictable charge of wounding someone and a second charge of possessing a bladed article – a machete – in an Increased Penalty Zone as he was said to be within 300 metres of Dellwood Middle school. The charges arose out of an incident in which Mr Dill is alleged to have... Read more of this article

Suspected Burglars Arrested In Paget

Two men in their 30s were arrested on suspicion of burglary in Paget last night [Feb.1]. A police spokesperson said, “As a result of a vigilant resident reporting suspicious activity in their neighbouhood, two men, a 39 year old Sandys man and a 36 year old Pembroke man were arrested on suspicion of burglary in the Berry Hill Road, Paget area... Read more of this article

BCB: ICC Cricket Administration Course

The Bermuda Cricket Board announced that the second segment of the ICC Cricket Administration Program (CAP) on “Financial Management” will take place on Tuesday 28 February, 6pm-9pm at Charities House on Point Finger Road. The Cricket Administration Program is a collection of resources targeted at improving the knowledge, skills and performance... Read more of this article

Meyer Promotes George Butterfield

Meyer Group of Companies today announced the promotion of George Butterfield to the new position of manager, Meyer Freight. Mr. Butterfield is now responsible for Meyer Freight operations and reports to Joe Simas, Vice President Marine Operations. “With four years of sales and marketing experience with Meyer Freight and with more than 25 years in... Read more of this article

Greenrock’s First Community Garden

Greenrock today announced that it has established the first community garden under Healthy Harvest, a program aimed at reviving interest in Bermuda’s local food production and consumption. The Healthy Harvest community garden will be located on the grounds of The Sunshine League and will serve as a pilot project supporting Greenrock’s aim over the... Read more of this article

First Bermuda: BSX Trading Membership

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] announced yesterday [Feb.1] that, following the successful amalgamation with Capital G Bank Ltd, the First Bermuda Group Ltd voluntarily terminated their BSX Trading Membership and Listing Sponsor status. The termination was effective from Wednesday, 01 February, 2012. Related Stories Family Centre To Host Tag Day... Read more of this article

Upcoming: ABC Football School Camp

70 girls and boys ages 7 to 11 will be offered the opportunity to train for a week with coaches from Next Generation Valencia CF, Spain and experience their methodology, coaching and structures. As part of ABC Football School’s long-term contract with Next Generation Valencia CF, ABC Football School announced the dates and registration procedure for... Read more of this article