Archive for January, 2014

“All Things Sassy” Pet Boutique Grand Opening

On Saturday [Jan 25] All Things Sassy pet boutique held its official opening ceremony. In attendance was Dr. Jennifer Fullerton from Endsmeet Animal Hospital; Gina Flood, the owner of All Things Sassy and little Miss Saskia Marie, for whom the store was named. All Things Sassy is located in the Bermudiana Arcade in Hamilton, and features hand made... Read more of this article

Minister Announces Gaming Town Hall Meetings

Minister of Tourism Development & Transport Shawn Crockwell today gave details of town hall meetings that will be held to discuss Integrated Casino Resort gaming in Bermuda. To start the public awareness programme, Minister Crockwell will be a guest on ZBM’s Let’s Talk show on Monday, February 3rd at 8 p.m. Town Hall meetings will be held as... Read more of this article

Bournemouth Defeat Nahki Wells & Huddersfield

[Updated] While Huddersfield Town will be without Adam Hammill on its match against Bournemouth today [Jan 28], team manager Mark Robins is pleased to be welcome back Nahki Wells. who missed the last game due to eligibility reasons. The 23 year old Bermudian striker is slated to start the game, which kicks off at 3.45pm Bermuda time. On Wells’ inclusion,... Read more of this article

20 Year Old Admits Riding ‘Hot Wired’ Motorcycle

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 28] a 20 year old man was granted $2000 bail after he admitted riding a stolen motorcycle. Christopher Burgess had been stopped by Police in February 2013 in Hamilton Parish. At the time he was riding a motorcycle that the owner had reported as having been stolen in June 2012. The Court heard that when... Read more of this article

10 People Made Redundant At Hamilton Princess

[Updated with video of BIU comments] Ten people have been made redundant at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, with the hotel citing changes in “business needs” as they are restructuring their operations. Len Czarnecki, General Manager, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess said, “Due to changes in our business needs, we are restructuring our operations. “As... Read more of this article

EY Releases Report On Rapid Growth Markets

First there were the BRIC countries, then there were the MINT countries; now meet the CHUMITs, the rapid growth markets that hold the most potential for the global insurance industry, according to a report released globally by EY this month. Although CHUMIT is a handy way to squeeze these countries – China, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia,... Read more of this article

New Company Registrations A “Positive Sign”

A substantial rise in the number of new insurance company registrations in 2013 is a positive sign for Bermuda’s economy, and demonstrates Bermuda’s ability to respond to the market and serve clients’ needs through innovation and access to capital, the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said today. Recent figures released by the Bermuda... Read more of this article

BSSF To Host Frantic Assembly Workshop

The Bermuda Shakespeare Schools’ Festival has organised workshops for Bermuda’s schools led by choreographer Steve Kirkham of the award-winning theatre group Frantic Assembly. The workshops, which will be held from February 3 through February 6, 2014, will provide opportunities for up to 200 students from Saltus Grammar School, CedarBridge Academy,... Read more of this article

Woman Crashes Into Wall, Arrested For DUI

A 56 year old woman was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after crashing her car into a wall in Pembroke yesterday. A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:50pm on Monday, January 27th police officers attended a reported single vehicle damage only collision on North Shore Road in Pembroke near the junction with Berkeley Road. “It appears... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Locate Missing 17 Yr Old [Found]

[Updated] The police have appealed for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Ngena Woods, who has been missing since last Thursday [Jan 23] and is known to frequent the Southside Road, St. George’s area. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Ngena... Read more of this article

Men’s And Women’s Hockey Weekend Results

Over this past weekend, a few games were played in Women’s League and Men’s Hockey Group with the Budgies A, Wildcats B, Longtails B, Budgies B and Spartans recording wins, while two other games resulted in draws. Women’s Budgies A vs Ravens A: Final Score: 2-0 to Budgies A An evenly matched game in blustery and rainy conditions with both teams... Read more of this article

CICD Exam Offered In Bermuda For First Time

The Institute of Directors [IoD] Bermuda branch today [Jan 28] announced that it will be hosting the four modules that need to be taken before sitting the Certificate in Company Direction [CICD] exam. The Certificate encompasses the core knowledge and awareness that is necessary to function effectively as a director, including an in-depth view of the... Read more of this article