Archive for January, 2015
Ministry Advises Of Delays In Garbage Collection
The Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works said they would like to “advise the public to expect delays in garbage collection today, Monday, 26 January. A spokesperson said, “At present it is expected that west-end garbage will be completed tomorrow and east-end collection will commence later than usual tomorrow. “The... Read more of this article
Marsh Folly Tipping Fees Resume On Feb 1st
The Ministry of Public Works today [Jan 26] announced that tipping fees at the composting facility will resume on 1 February, 2015. Last year, the Ministry waived the nominal tipping fee of $25 per truck load to assist with the island’s post hurricane recovery. A spokesperson said, “Hurricanes Fay and Gonzalo brought record amounts of horticultural... Read more of this article
Govt To Assume Stewardship Over CoH Again
[Updated with video] Saying he has “grave concerns” about the Corporation of Hamilton‘s ability to perform its functions, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said the Government will assume stewardship over the Corporation, marking the second time this has occurred. This follows after five members of the City Council signed a letter... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s ARC Ltd Mitigates Drought In Africa
The Minister for Economic Development, Dr. Grant Gibbons said he is pleased to acknowledge that a Bermuda-based insurance pool could begin paying as early as this week some $25 million to support food-insecure regions in three African countries. The Minister was responding to word that policies had been triggered at the Bermuda-based catastrophe insurance... Read more of this article
Photos, Videos: BTUC Union Members Gathering
[Updated with videos & more photos] A massive crowd consisting of members from the Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] gathered at Union Square this morning [Jan 26] after an emergency meeting was called for public service employees in reference to the furlough day. Quick video just showing the crowds that gathered today The meeting began at 10.00am... Read more of this article
Sandra DeSilva Appointed New TLF Board Chair
The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF], a Bermuda Registered Charity, which assists in the development of young Bermudians who are embarking on careers in Information and Communications Technology, today [Jan 22] announced the appointment of Ms. Sandra DeSilva as Chair of its Board of Directors, and who takes over from Mr. Dion Tucker, the charity’s... Read more of this article
Do’s And Don’t Of The Construction Industry
On Wednesday 4 February 2015, the Business and Professional Women’s Association of Bermuda [BPW Bermuda] will partner with Architect, Vanessa Daniel from Geoff Parker in their third company partnership series. “The theme of the seminar will be: the Do’s and Don’ts of the Construction Industry,” a spokesperson said. “BPW Bermuda... Read more of this article
Severe Weather Cancels Some Bermuda Flights
Severe winter weather conditions forecast for the eastern seaboard have caused some Bermuda flights to be canceled, with the storm expected to effect the northeastern United States and eastern Canada tomorrow [Jan 27]. According to Weather.gov, “A storm system off the East Coast will continue to strengthen as it develops into a major nor’easter... Read more of this article
Full Text: Ministry of Finance Letter To BTUC
The full text of a letter sent by the Ministry of Finance to the Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC], on Friday [Jan 23] has been revealed, with the letter saying if the BTUC “are unable to agree to continue the furlough, the Government will be forced to take steps to achieve the necessary reductions in expenditures” which “could... Read more of this article
Flying Colours Mountain Bike Race Results
[Written by Chris Smith] The fifth race of the Flying Colours Mountain Bike Race Series was held at Ferry Point Park yesterday [Jan 25]. The nasty winter weather broke down and turned into another sweet Bermuda day [good for kite flying]. 97 Fat Tire racers took on the shortened tracks. A Class once again was Dominic free. But this time around, Matthew... Read more of this article
BAC Group Acquires Universal Electric Limited
The BAC Group of Companies [BAC] and Universal Electric Limited [UEL] said they have completed a transaction for BAC to acquire the assets of UEL effective as of Friday, January 23rd, 2015. The company said, “The agreement is a friendly cash and stock transaction which will see the assets incorporated into a new operating entity: BAC Universal... Read more of this article
Videos: Bermuda Entertainment Union Meeting
The Bermuda Entertainment Union held a special meeting last night [Jan 25] at Leopard’s Club to discuss the impact of the new work permit policy on the entertainment industry, with the new policy set to come in effect on March 1st. Shadow Minister for Immigration Walton Brown previously said, “The policy for many years was that foreign entertainment... Read more of this article
