Archive for August 18th, 2011
BHB Hyperbaric International Assessment
Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces that the Hyperbaric Medicine Department at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH), which treats patients with a range of complex wounds as well as divers who suffer from ‘the bends’, has passed an International Risk Assessment on the hyperbaric chamber and its systems. The Divers Alert Network (DAN)... Read more of this article
Government to Match African Famine Appeal
The Bermuda Government today [Aug.18] announced that it will join and support the Bermuda Red Cross in its Horn of Africa Famine Appeal by matching community donations up to a maximum of $50,000. Millions of people are facing a hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa, as the worst drought in the region for sixty years withers crops and kills livestock.... Read more of this article
Private Cars Flying Pink & Blue Ribbons
This morning [Aug.18] some private cars are flying pink & blue ribbons to signify they are willing to help transport others while the buses are on strike. Demco Florists on South Road in Devonshire are handing out ribbons for free today in support of the movement, which is being organized online via a Facebook page. Demco opened their doors at... Read more of this article
Today: Rally Against Bus Drivers Strike
A Facebook event has been posted calling for a rally against the bus drivers strike from 12:30pm – 2:30pm today [Aug.18] at City Hall. The event text says, “Its time to show the Brother Chris Furbert, and the Bus Drivers that we are tired of their antics and their view that they can hold this island hostage at any given time. “I implore... Read more of this article
Facebook Page Launched For Carpooling
Last night [Aug.17] the Facebook page ‘Help give a ride to work Bermuda‘ launched, which is designed to assist residents in helping other residents to get to work in light of the recent bus strike. The page is approximately 12 hours old as of this writing, and has grown to almost 500 members. The movement has achieved support from both sides... Read more of this article
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Everest
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of Everest Re Group Ltd.’s (Everest Re) (Bermuda) reinsurance and insurance subsidiaries. Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the ICRs of “a-” of Everest Re and Everest Reinsurance Holdings Inc. (Delaware). A.M. Best also has... Read more of this article
Corporation Workers Issue 21-Day Strike Notice
[Updated] With buses presently on strike and dockworkers on an overtime ban, another labour dispute continues to develop, with Corporation of Hamilton workers issuing a 21-day notice of industrial action. Workers have filed notice due to their displeasure over the firing of two of their collegues, one being Michael Pond, whose story of being fined after... Read more of this article
OBA: It’s Time For Responsible Behaviour
Trevor Moniz, Shadow Minister for Justice and Attorney General, released a statement following yesterday [Aug.17] withdrawal of services by bus operators saying, “There is no apparent justification for this situation to deteriorate to the point that Bermuda is crippled by a transport strike. It’s time for responsible behaviour all around.” The... Read more of this article
