Archive for April, 2014

People’s Campaign March To Be Held Tomorrow

[Updated] The “People’s Campaign for Equality, Jobs and Justice” will hold their March & Rally tomorrow [May 1], with entertainment starting at 11.00am at Victoria Park. The Campaign was launched earlier this month, with flyer being passed out at the launch saying, “The People’s Campaign for Equality, Jobs, and Justice is a coalition... Read more of this article

PLP: Deep Sea Mining Would Diversify Economy

“Deep sea mining represents the opportunity to add millions of dollars to our economy and assist in paying down the national debt all while protecting existing jobs and creating new opportunities for Bermudians,” Shadow Minister Glenn Blakeney said. Deep sea mining is a relatively new industry which involves extracting minerals, metals... Read more of this article

AXIS Reports First Quarter Income Of $137M

Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited reported net income available to common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2014, of $137 million, compared with $303 million for the corresponding period of 2013. Operating income1 for the first quarter of 2014 was $137 million, or $1.24 per diluted common share, compared with $227 million,... Read more of this article

Opposition Announces Shadow Cabinet Shuffle

[Updated with video + full speech] Opposition Leader Marc Bean announced a Shadow Cabinet shuffle this morning [Apr 30], with numerous Opposition MPs taking on new roles. David Burt [Finance], Lawrence Scott [Transport] and Michael Weeks [Community & Sports] will retain their Shadow portfolios, while the remaining Shadow Ministers have all been... Read more of this article

Somerset Clinic Reopens At Mangrove Bay

Following a necessary closure and service relocation due to damage from interior flooding experienced in February, the Mangrove Bay location of the Somerset Clinic has resumed public services as of April 21, 2014. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Health would like to remind the public that the Somerset Clinic has resumed clinic services... Read more of this article

Cup Match Summer Splash Lineup Released

441 Productions and Veterans in Action have released the itinerary for Cup Match Summer Splash 2014 in the City of Hamilton, with a line up including a Michael Jackson tribute band, Tarrus Riley, Luciano, Machel Montano and more. A spokesperson, “This highly anticipated second annual event promises three nights of world class entertainment leading... Read more of this article

Bermuda Joins Hosts Of ITF Beach Tennis

Bermuda is set to play host to one-third of the upcoming International Tennis Federation [ITF] Triangle of 3 G One Beach Tennis Tournament, joining New York and Puerto Rico as the tournament’s hosts. The tournament will run from August 21 through August 31, with two days of action taking place in Bermuda on August 26 and August 27. A tournament’s... Read more of this article

Acute Care Wing Features Single Patient Rooms

Progress on the new Acute Care Wing is continuing, with the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] noting the benefit that the 90 new single room patient suites will have for the public. “One of the most impactful changes the new Acute Care Wing will have on the public is that it features single rooms,” said Bermuda Hospitals Board Chairman Jonathan... Read more of this article

Casino Referendum Petition Closing In A Week

The petition calling for a referendum on casino gambling will remain open for another week before it closes and a final number is released. During the run up to the 2012 General Election, the One Bermuda Alliance pledged to hold a referendum on casino gambling in Bermuda, and in November 2013, the Government tabled the Referendum Act 2013. However,... Read more of this article