Archive for May 18th, 2012
Video: Drumline Show Preview In Hamilton
Hamilton was treated to a preview of this Sunday’s [May 20] scheduled Drumline show, with a visiting band making their way through Church Street, stopping in front of City Hall where they entertained the crowds this afternoon [May 18]. Drumline 2012 will be held at the National Stadium this coming Sunday, May 20th. Participating local Drumlines... Read more of this article
PHC Responds: Report Of Government Payments
The Pembroke Hamilton Club [PHC] released a statement today [May 18] following reports that Government committed millions of dollars to PHC for use of their facility for public school students. PHC said they wanted to “address some inaccuracies and provide our financial members, stakeholders and community with some additional information.” The... Read more of this article
BIU President: KFC Using “Backdoor Approach”
[Updated with video] Bermuda Industrial Union President Chris Furbert held a press conference today [May 18] to discuss the ongoing dispute with KFC Bermuda. Mr Furbert said KFC is changing the name of the company from “KFCB” to “KFCO”, and changing the employee’s insurance policies on June 1. “We are very concerned... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Cox Tables Referendum Act 2012
[Updated with video] Premier Paula Cox tabled the Referendum Act 2012 in the House of Assembly today [May 18], which she said would be followed by a referendum on gaming in Bermuda in due course. The Referendum Act 2012 establishes the necessary mechanics and procedures to be followed in the holding of any referendum in Bermuda. The Premier said, “In... Read more of this article
Gibbons: ‘Parliament Should Have Been Informed’
Following reports that Government signed a multi million contract with PHC in 2008, Government moved to clarify the issue saying that the finances being distributed are solely dependent on the PHC facility being completed, while Opposition MP Dr Grant Gibbons said Parliament should have been informed at the time the agreement was signed. Yesterday the... Read more of this article
Henry To Join AXIS As Chief Financial Officer
Joseph Henry will join Bermuda based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited as Chief Financial Officer on June 18, 2012. Mr. Henry will also join the Company’s Executive Committee and report directly to Albert Benchimol, President and Chief Executive Officer of AXIS Capital. Mr. Henry will continue to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hogges Season Gets Underway Tonight
The Bermuda Hogges play their season opener this evening [May 18] at the BAA Field against visiting New Jersey Rangers. The team — coached by Maurice Lowe — have yet to officially release a squad, but are hoping to finish with more than the four wins they recorded lastseason. The Bermuda Hogges play in the USL Premier Development League[PDL],... Read more of this article
Travel Agency Closing Due To ‘Economic Downturn’
Citing the “economic downturn” , travel agent Global Travel will close its Reid Street doors permanently at the end of this month, with two full time staff members to lose their jobs. An email sent to their customers said, “It is with sadness that we write to you to inform you that we will be closing the doors of Global Travel Limited... Read more of this article
Bermuda National Track & Field Championships
The Powerade Bermuda National Track & Field Championships will be held Friday June 15th & Saturday June 16th beginning at 5:00pm each day. BTFA President Donna Watson said, “This is going to be a phenomenal event as we will be bringing home all of our Elite athletes to compete plus overseas competition. “All of our athletes have... Read more of this article
Photos: 2012 Cornerstone Kids May 24th Parade
In anticipation of next week’s Bermuda Day celebrations, the children at the Cornerstone Day Care this morning [May 18] held a mini-May 24th parade of their own, complete with floats and Gombeys. The pre-schoolers, decked out in their colourful holiday attire, marched from their school onto Roberts Avenue and down Parsons Road to the neighbourhood... Read more of this article
Fundraising Cash Stolen From Dale Butler’s House
Burglars broke into PLP MP Dale Butler’s home and stole $600 which had been raised in a bake sale to help assist a local band attend the Havana Jazz Festival next year. The break-in occurred at Mr Butler’s Angle Street home sometime from 8am to 11am, while his two stepsons were home sleeping. Mr Butler said, “Nobody is immune from a break-in.... Read more of this article
BELCO: Decision Puts Reliability Into Jeopardy
The Minister’s reluctance to allow a rate increase during these tough economic times “puts reliability of electricity supply into jeopardy,” BELCO President Andrew Parsons said yesterday [May 17]. On May 9th 2012 the Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean rejected an appeal from BELCO to raise rates for... Read more of this article
