Archive for November, 2012
Cannonier: “Proud & Excited” By Candidates
Speaking after today’s [Nov 29] Nomination Day OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said he was “proud and excited” by the team of candidates the OBA has fielded for the election. “We are Bermudians who have come together from all walks of life. We are single mothers, shopkeepers, business people, lawyers, teachers, taxi drivers, community... Read more of this article
Tokio Donates $50,000 To The Reading Clinic
Tokio Millennium Re made a significant donation to The Reading Clinic, Bermuda’s only charity dedicated to enhancing the literacy and numeracy skills of children with learning difficulties. The Bermuda-based reinsurance company has become the lead sponsor of the Clinic’s Core Reading Programme after presenting the Clinic with a cheque for $50,000. The... Read more of this article
Charities House Christmas Tree Lighting
The Charities House Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be taking place on Thursday [Dec 6] from 5:30pm – 7pm at Charities House on Point Finger Road, Paget. This is the first time a Christmas tree ceremony will take place at Charities House. This event also signifies unity amongst all of the Charities that reside in the building including: Big... Read more of this article
Bank Of Butterfield UK Board Appointments
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [Nov 29] said that Mr. John Wright has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Butterfield Bank [UK] Limited. In addition, Mr. Nigel Buchanan, CVO, FCA, an existing non-executive Director at Butterfield Bank [UK] Limited, has been appointed Chairman of the... Read more of this article
Volunteers Invited For Cooper’s Island Project
The community is invited to volunteer with HSBC staff and their families on Saturday 8 December to help with ongoing efforts to restore Cooper’s Island to its natural state. Volunteers will help plant endemic plants and remove invasive plant species. Two sessions are scheduled, 10am-12noon and 2pm-4pm. Email HSBC events@hsbc.bm for further details... Read more of this article
‘Rocket Pitch’ Business Contest Winners Named
Capital G hosted the prize giving for the 5th Annual Rocket Pitch Competition earlier today [Nov 29] and Minister Patrice Minors was on hand to congratulate the top three winners of the 5th Annual Rocket Pitch Competition. First place went to Laura Lyons for Avisrara, an Online Art Gallery; Laura Trott took second with Pets R Us, her concept for a full... Read more of this article
Residents Encouraged To Check Passports
With the festive season upon us and in an effort to avoid last minute applications for passports, the Department of Border Control is encouraging residents to check their passport to ensure that it is valid, particularly if they plan on traveling during the Christmas and New Year period. Acting Chief Immigration Officer Dr. Danette Ming said: “If... Read more of this article
Jonathan Starling Releases Campaign Platform
Jonathan Starling — who will run as an Independent candidate in C#20 Pembroke South West — has released his platform. The 32-year-old has Master’s degrees in Ecological Economics and Urban and Regional Planning, and is well known in the online community through his Catch-A-Fire blog, which he has maintained since 2007. A sample of Mr Starling’s... Read more of this article
Premier Cox: ‘Proud Of Our Candidate Team’
[Updated with video] Speaking on the 36 PLP candidates who were nominated this morning [Nov 29] Premier Paula Cox said: “I’m so proud of our team of qualified candidates who are in touch with their communities. We have a team of caring people who love our island and our people. “I’m so proud to stand strong with candidates like... Read more of this article
Photos: Candidates Arrive For Nomination Day
[Updated with video] Dozens of political candidates made their way to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church on King Street this morning [Nov 29] for Nomination Day, with Independent Kim Swan first at the door. Both the Progressive Labour Party and One Bermuda Alliance walked to the Church together, with their candidates decked out in their respective party... Read more of this article
Anthony Richardson To Stand For PLP In C#12
The PLP confirmed this morning [Nov 29] that Anthony Richardson will be their candidate in Constituency #12, replacing Makai Dickerson who stepped down yesterday. Mr Richardson will challenge the incumbent – OBA Leader Craig Cannonier – for the second time. Mr Richardson, a Chartered Accountant, previously challenged Mr Cannonier in the... Read more of this article
McGavick Elected ABIR Board of Directors Chair
The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] has elected its new officers for a two year term beginning on January 1, 2013. Mike McGavick, CEO of XL Group plc was elected as Chair of the ABIR Board of Directors. He succeeds Arch Capital Limited’s President and CEO Constantine Iordanou who has now completed a two year term as ABIR Chair. Elected... Read more of this article
