Archive for May, 2014
Weather Forecast For Saturday May 31
Saturday, May 31 is expected to be windy with showers and thundershowers in the morning, then variable cloudiness during the afternoon with a chance of showers, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to the Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the west at 30 to 50 km/h. The relative humidity... Read more of this article
Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse Refurbishment Complete
In the House of Assembly today [May 30], Minister of Public Works Patricia Gordon-Pamplin spoke about the completion of the Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse refurbishment project, saying the total cost was around $360,000. Minister Gordon-Pamplin said, “The Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse, one of Bermuda’s most historic and recognizable tourist attractions,... Read more of this article
Video: Referendum Petition Presented To Premier
The petition calling for a referendum on casino gambling was presented to Premier Michael Dunkley and Opposition Leader Marc Bean today [May 30] at the House of Assembly, with the Premier thanking the organisers for the petition, while stating that “there will be no turning back on the referendum.” During the run up to the 2012 General... Read more of this article
Chewstick Youth Poetry & Spoken Word Program
Community poets from across the island will take part in the first ever slam poetry competition in Bermuda for the culmination of The Chewstick Foundation’s Break The Chains Youth Poetry & Spoken Word Program. Break The Chains is a creative writing and performance program using spoken word and poetry as a storytelling tool for students age... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley Encourages Support Of KEMH
Today [May 30] in the House of Assembly, Premier Michael Dunkley stressed the importance of supporting the ongoing redevelopment of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] via its “Why It Matters” campaign. Premier Dunkley said, “I encourage Honourable Members to support the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trusts’ “Why It Matters”... Read more of this article
Fitch Downgrades Bermuda’s Ratings to ‘A+’
[Updated with PLP & Minister's response] Fitch Ratings has downgraded Bermuda’s long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings [IDRs] to ‘A+’ from ‘AA-’, downgraded the issue ratings on Bermuda’s senior unsecured foreign and local currency bonds to ‘A+’ from ‘AA-’, and downgraded... Read more of this article
Premier, Mrs. Dunkley To Join Relay For Life
Later today [May 30] Premier Michael Dunkley will join his wife Pamela Dunkley in participating in the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s Relay For Life 24-hour charitable event. The Relay For Life event is a volunteer driven, team based walking event which helps to raise awareness and funds to support cancer programmes in Bermuda. It’s being held... Read more of this article
Minister: Aviation Policy Consultative Conference
Speaking today [May 30] in the House of Assembly, Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell gave an overview of the Aviation Policy Consultative Conference which was held on May 13th in London. The Minister attended the Conference along with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism Development & Transport and the Governor,... Read more of this article
Dr. Gibbons Highlights Middle School Program
In the House of Assembly today [May 30], Minister of Education and Economic Development Dr. Grant Gibbons outlined the success of the recent Middle School Leadership training that was hosted by the Department of Education from May 13 to 17, 2014. Dr. Gibbons said, “Two of the key strategic priorities of the Department of Education are to improve... Read more of this article
Northlands To Hold 30 Year Reunion Cruise
[Updated] The Northlands Secondary School Class of 1984 is getting set to host its 30 year reunion on May 31, 2014 from 7.00pm through 9.00pm with a cocktail cruise aboard the Bermuda Reef Explorer. The cruise will depart from the public ferry terminal on Front Street. In order to confirm your attendance, please RSVP to Olivia de Frias [Rodrigues]... Read more of this article
Pettingill Appointed Clarien Chief Legal Officer
Clarien Bank today [May 30] confirmed the appointment of Mark Pettingill as Chief Legal Officer, following what they said was an “extensive local and international recruitment process.” Mr. Pettingill brings over 20 years’ experience to the position, and most recently served as the Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs for the... Read more of this article
Ignition Ltd. Partners With Arcos Technologies
Ignition Technology Group Ltd. announced a strategic partnership with Arcos Technologies Inc. as an industry provider of Microsoft Dynamics solutions. Ignition, who offers offshore business solutions, managed services, cloud hosting, business continuity/disaster recovery and IT outsourcing, has joined forces with Arcos to offer their customers an opportunity... Read more of this article
