Archive for October, 2012
Dept Of Statistics: GDP Fell By 3.5% In 2011
In 2011, Gross Domestic Product [GDP] — which measures the total value of goods and services produced in Bermuda — fell by 3.5%, according to a report released by the Department of Statistics. The report said that at the end of 2011 there were 210 fewer jobs in the international business industry, 129 job losses in the wholesale and retail... Read more of this article
Minister Roban Meets With US Consul General
Minister of Transport Walter Roban is pictured below with US Consul General Robert Settje who called on the Minister earlier this week and had what was described as a “wide ranging discussion on subjects and issues of mutual importance. ” The topics included local transportation, Airlines, Airport security and US-Bermuda cooperation on options... Read more of this article
Pembroke Park Nature Reserve Update
The Minister of Public Works, Michael Weeks updated the public on the work that has been ongoing at the Pembroke Nature Reserve between the Department of Conservation Services and the Solid Waste Section within the Ministry of Public Works. The Minister said the Pembroke Marsh Nature Reserve [19.32 acres] is Bermuda’s largest natural peat bog. Although... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘PLP Trying To Deflect From Their Record’
[Updated] The most important thing on the Government’s agenda is to tear down whatever we say on the issues to deflect people’s attention from their record, the One Bermuda Alliance said. This follows after the PLP press conference yesterday where they called the OBA’s brochure detailing some of their planned initiatives calling a “fairy tale... Read more of this article
Trust Property Garden Opening In Warwick
The Bermuda National Trust have announced the November opening of a new Community Garden at its property, Tivoli in Warwick. Located off Middle Road and adjacent to Warwick Lanes Bowling Alley, the garden will provide 20 allotments for local Warwick residents and organisations to come together to cultivate food, socialise and exchange local horticultural... Read more of this article
CONCACAF Committee Gains BFA Treasurer
CONCACAF have announced the appointment of BFA Treasurer – Andrew Griffith CA to the CONCACAF Audit and Compliance Committee. CONCACAF is the 35 country regional confederation of FIFA that encompasses North America, Central America and the Caribbean. A BFA spokesperson said, “Griffith is a long standing elected Treasurer of the BFA. He has... Read more of this article
Validus Announces CFO Succession Plan
Bermuda-based Validus Holdings, Ltd. announced on Thursday [Oct 25] that Jeff Sangster will assume the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective February 16, 2013. Jeff Sangster, who joined Validus shortly after its formation in 2006 and currently serves as Executive Vice President and Group Chief Accounting... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘OBA’s Fairy Tale Plan Doesn’t Add Up’
The PLP responded to the recent release of the OBA’s brochure detailing some of their planned initiatives calling it a “fairy tale” that doesn’t add up. Senator David Burt said: “I’d like to take some time to expose the truth about the OBA’s so called plans for this country. And I’d like to focus on one thing, the... Read more of this article
Friends of Hospice Fundraising Walk
Friends of Hospice will be holding their annual Walk to Remember on Sunday [Oct 28] to honour those that we have loved and lost. A spokesperson saidL “There will be an opportunity to fill out a memory card about your loved one so feel free to bring a photo along to include on our memory wall as well.” Funds raised will directly benefit... Read more of this article
Mobile App Customized For Corporate Games
The Bermuda Corporate Games is set to start Friday [Oct 25] with a record number of athletes per capita participating in this global phenomenon. The Games organizers have also arranged to have a customized mobile app, available for all 1500 participants during the weekend of sports and beyond. The app will also be available to retailer to target holiday... Read more of this article
Ministry To Provide Funding: Sea Cadet Building
[Updated] Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks announced a funding initiative to help the T S Venture Sea Cadet Program to assist with the repairs to its home at the Forrester Hall Building in Somerset. The amount of funding was $75,000. “Here at Forrester Hall is where the TS Venture Sea Cadet programme calls home,” said Minister Weeks.... Read more of this article
23-Yr-Old Man In ICU After Traffic Accident
The 23-year-old Warwick man seriously injured in a two vehicle collision that occurred around 4:15pm Wednesday, October 24th on South Road, Devonshire in the vicinity of Tee Street,is presently in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit. The police said inquiries into this collision are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact the Roads... Read more of this article
