Archive for January, 2015

Card Security Issues After Attack At Arnolds

Arnold’s has been the victim of a malware attack, which the company said has “resulted in overseas fraudsters accessing information from some of the cards used for transactions at our stores and making purchases abroad.” Company President Frank Arnold said, “I regret to advise our valued customers that our business has been the... Read more of this article

BEDC To Host Senior Care Matters Seminar

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will host a seminar for existing and new entrepreneurs interested in starting a Senior Care Facility on Thursday, January 29th 2015 entitled Senior Care Matters. The seminar will be held at the Bermuda Industrial Union from 8:00am – 11:30am and will focus on starting and operating a successful senior... Read more of this article

Weekend Arrests: 3 For DUI, 18 For Warrants

Over the past weekend [Jan 24/25] police officers arrested three people on suspicion of impaired driving as the Selective Traffic Enforcement Programme [STEP] continues. A police spokesperson said, “Officers also arrested 18 people for outstanding warrants and conducted liquor license checks at various liquor licensed premises throughout the island.” Related... Read more of this article

Catlin Financial Results Reporting Date Changed

Catlin Group Limited, the international specialty property/casualty insurer and reinsurer, will announce its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2014 at 7.00am GMT on Tuesday 10 February, rather than on Thursday 12 February 2015 as previously announced. Catlin’s management will make a presentation to investment analysts at 10am GMT on... Read more of this article

Photos: Lightning Bolts Over North Shore

The Bermuda Weather Service issued a Thunderstorm Advisory and Gale Warning for this evening [Jan 26], and thunderstorms have been apparent, with lightning bolts visible across some areas of the island. The photos below were taken at approximately 7.40pm this evening, from the Baileys Bay area, looking out towards North Shore. The Bermuda Weather Service’s... Read more of this article

Bermuda Bicycle Association 2014 Awards

The Bermuda Bicycle Association held its annual awards presentation to recognize numerous individuals for performance as well as contribution to the sport in the last year. Prizes for the road race series and time trial series which ran from March through October 2014 were presented to the winners by Fiona Miller, chair of the BBA’s racing committee.... Read more of this article

Public Bus & Ferry Service Remains Suspended

[Updated] The meeting of the BTUC membership and its subsequent march on Cabinet has lead to the the suspension of all public bus and ferry transportation services, with updates expected once the march has concluded. The Transport Ministry said, “All public bus and ferry transportation services, inclusive of the Central Terminal bus ticket office... Read more of this article

Premier Extends Apology To BTUC Leadership

[Updated] Acknowledging the delayed start of this afternoon’s joint Government/Union meeting, Premier Michael Dunkley this evening [Jan 26] extended an apology to the leadership of the Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC]. Earlier today, BPSU President Jason Hayward said, “Government was supposed to meet us at 3pm, they asked for an extension to... Read more of this article

BTUC Calls Another Meeting For 9am Tomorrow

[Updated with video] Following today’s gathering by members of the Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC], all public service employees are being asked report to the BIU at 9.00am tomorrow morning [Jan 27]. Speaking to Bernews this evening, BPSU President Jason Hayward said,”Unfortunately we have to inform the members of public service that... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Jan 26 2015

Today [Jan 26] saw a volume of 300 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $4,275.00 BD. All 300 shares were traded by Somers Limited, closing at an even $14.25 per share. The BSX closed at 1,363.73, also even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 71 remained unchanged. The full report from the BSX is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Tuesday January 27

Tuesday, January 27 is expected to be windy, with partly cloudy skies giving way to showers in the afternoon, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be to the SW at 40 to 55 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 68%. Sunrise will be at 7.16am and sunset... Read more of this article

New Storage Business Set To Open In Paget

A new storage business, Bermuda EZ Self Storage is opening in February. Located on Harvey Road in Paget, the new storage facility has a variety of different storage units available for rent for residential or commercial purposes. The brand new building was purpose built and designed to be a storage facility. There are a range of storage units from 5ft... Read more of this article