Archive for November 17th, 2011
“Digicel Internet” Now Available
Digicel is now offering internet service plans starting from $25 per month [for 1MB]. The internet service is marketed as ‘Digicel Internet’ and is provided by internet service provider Transact Limited, which was recently acquired by Digicel. 1 MB is $25 per month, 2 MB is $60, 3 MB is $80, 4 MB is $90, 6 MB is $110, 8 MB is $120. “Digicel... Read more of this article
PALS Donation: Jack Daniels Golf Tour
The Jack Daniels Tour has just finished its 2011 Season with Dwayne Pearman regaining his dominance over local golf by winning the Gosling’s Order Of Merit. However, the real winner this year was P.A.L.S., as the Bermuda Professional Golf Association through the Jack Daniels Tour donated a check for $1200. A Portion of entry fees were set aside... Read more of this article
Min. Bean On Throne Speech Initiatives
Newly appointed Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean held a press conference yesterday [Nov.16] to provide further details on upcoming initiatives within his Ministry. Minister Bean spoke about a number of issues including the development of an Infrastructure Strategy by the end of 2011, reducing our electrical... Read more of this article
Bermudian Athletes Ranking Well In CAC
The current rankings of the Central American and Caribbean Athletics Confederation [CAC] show that a number of Bermudian track and field athletes have achieved top rankings in the region. Lamont Marshall has the 3rd fastest 3000m time for the year, Tyrone Smith’s 8.16 leap on June 30th sees him ranked 3rd in Men’s Long Jump, and Ashley Berry’s... Read more of this article
Lewis Finishes 4th In 100m In Mexico
Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis made history when she became the first ever track and field athlete to represent Bermuda at a major para-sport Championships at the 2011 Parapan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Competing last night [Nov.16] Ms Lewis just missed out on claiming a medal by .03 of a second in the Women’s 100m when she finished 4th with... Read more of this article
“Total Affront To Good Governance”
OBA Senator Michael Fahy spoke on the recent decision by Minister Roban to approve a planning appeal for a company owned by fellow Cabinet Minister Zane Desilva saying, “…it is the same dubious behaviour the country is sick of.” “The OBA is very much in favour of a comprehensive overhaul of Planning laws, rules and regulations... Read more of this article
Everest Re Group Dividend Announcement
Bermuda’s Everest Re Group announced yesterday [Nov.16] that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.48 per share payable on or before December 14, 2011 to all shareholders of record as of November 30, 2011. Everest Re Group, Ltd. is a Bermuda holding company that operates through the following subsidiaries: Everest Reinsurance Company... Read more of this article
