Archive for October, 2012

Police Issue Advisory About Scam Job Email

The police have issues a warning about online scams, specifically a scam email offering an alleged part time job which requires sending your personal details. The full statement follows below: Once again the Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit would like to remind members of the public to remain vigilant regarding phishing e-mails and other... Read more of this article

Minister Reaches Out To IB After Hurricane

In the aftermath of the devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy on the U.S. East Coast, the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors reached out to the ABIR Association of Business Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] and Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC], to determine if member companies have a need to relocate staff to Bermuda... Read more of this article

Results Of Educators Council Election

The Bermuda Educators Council elections were held October 22 and 23, at CedarBridge Academy with early elections being held on October 19 at Bermuda High School. A pre-election was held for teachers private school teachers who were off the island on October 22 and 23, due to their break and Public School teachers who had permission to be off the island,... Read more of this article

Shequita Parsons Appointed To CFU Committee

The Caribbean Football Union (CFU) has appointed Shequita Parsons to the CFU Women’s Football Committee. CFU is the 25 country union of Caribbean countries. Ms Parsons is a long standing elected Executive Member of the BFA. She has represented Bermuda at international meetings of football and FIFA Congresses over the many years including in Zurich... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Rising Chef Of The Year Competition

Bermuda Hospitality Institute’s fundraiser, “Bermuda’s Rising Chef of the Year Competition” will include three young competitors in the line-up, all trained through the Bermuda College’s Culinary Program. Two graduates of the program and one student currently enrolled will test their skills against 12 other chefs for the title. “We are proud... Read more of this article

Butterfield Bank Reports Q3 Earnings

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today reported third quarter core earnings of $11.5 million ($0.01 per Share on a fully diluted basis) compared to $11.3 million in the third quarter of 2011. Total net income for the third quarter was $18.8 million, including $7.3 million of net income from discontinued operations primarily from the sale... Read more of this article

‘Just 10 Challenge’ For Ministry Of Health

Health Minister Zane De Silva challenged all staff members of the Ministry of Health to commit to leading a healthy lifestyle which, in some cases, means losing weight. One of the aims of the “Just 10 Challenge” is to highlight some of the benefits which can be derived from losing only 10 pounds. “Losing just 10 pounds can lower your... Read more of this article

Audio: Propa Releases Two New Singles

Bermudian singer Propa is continuing on his musical journey, and has released his latest songs “I Stay On” and “Counting Shooting Stars” off his up-coming EP/Mixtape “Halfway to Success”. The tracks were produced by London-based Riverside Productionz and the songs are both written and performed by Propa. Propa has opened for international... Read more of this article

Bermuda Swimmers Win 24 Medals In Canada

Four swimmers from the Sharks Swim Club recently competed at the Brad Townsend Fall Classic which was hosted by Oakville Aquatic Club in Canada. Between them they won twelve Gold Medals, eight Silver Medals and four Bronze Medals in the event. Keagan Woolley competed in eight events and won 8 Gold Medals, while Holly Burton won 3 Gold and Jessica Bruton... Read more of this article

Bermuda Announced As Regional WITSA Office

The World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) held its General Assembly (October 21) prior to the start of the WITSA World Congress (WCIT2012) and elected its new directors. At this meeting the Business Technology Division (BTD) of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce was formally announced as the Regional WITSA Office for the Caribbean... Read more of this article

Man Injured In Motorcycle/Car Collision

Around 6pm on Monday, October 29th police and first responders attended a collision on South Road in Paget near the junction with Garden Lane involving a car and a motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, a 47 year old St. George’s man, sustained a leg injury and was conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. Both vehicles... Read more of this article

Motorcycle Fire In Devonshire, No Injuries

Police and firefighters responded to a motorcycle fire early this morning in Devonshire A police statement said: “Around 12:45am on Tuesday, October 30th police and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel attended a reported vehicle fire on Crown Hill Lane in Devonshire where a motorcycle was ablaze outside a residence. “However, the... Read more of this article