Archive for January, 2015
Plans Submitted For Oracle Team Base
A planning application for a base for Oracle Team USA — which is setting up in Bermuda in advance of the America’s Cup – has been submitted, calling for four new buildings and two floating docks. According to the application [PDF here], the project would see changes at South Basin, South Arm, Dockyard, and Sandys, “involving... Read more of this article
BFA Current Stats, Standings & Goalscorers
A total of 29 goals were scored over the past weekend in the two divisions; 15 goals came in the Premier Division while 14 were scored in the First Division. First Division The First Division is currently being led by the Boulevard Blazers with 30 points, Devonshire Colts are in second with 27 points, while BAA is in third place with 22 points. TiaeVince... Read more of this article
BEDC Postpones Senior Care Matters Seminar
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] seminar for existing and new entrepreneurs interested in starting a Senior Care Facility scheduled for tomorrow [Jan 29] has been postponed due to the ongoing industrial action happening in Bermuda A spokesperson said, “A new date will be forthcoming for the seminar, which is titled ‘Senior... Read more of this article
Costa Rican National Jailed On Money Charge
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 28], two Costa Rican nationals appeared on charges of unlawfully possessing money while knowing it to be the proceeds of crime, with one receiving an 18 month jail sentence. 27-year-old Carlos Eduardo Menendez Jiminez, plead guilty to unlawfully possessing over $142,000 while knowing it to be the proceeds... Read more of this article
PLP Leader: ‘Get Back To Negotiating Table’
Opposition Leader Marc Bean has today [Jan 28] called on the Government to “do what is necessary to get back to the negotiating table so that this escalating impasse can come to an end.” This follows three consecutive days of disputes which has resulted in public schools closing, and the suspension of public services including bus and ferry... Read more of this article
Appleby Bermuda Wins Award For ART Structure
Law firm Appleby has been recognised at a UK awards ceremony for its work involving a progressive transaction to provide African Union member countries with insurance coverage against climate-related risks. A team from Appleby Bermuda picked up ‘Most Innovative Use of an Alternative Risk Transfer [ART] Structure’ at the UK Captive Services Awards... Read more of this article
Jessica Lewis Finishes Eighth In Australia Event
Paralympian Jessica Lewis began her 2015 competitive year recently in Australia at the Summer Down Under Wheelchair Road Racing Series, with one race in Canberra and another in Sydney, followed by a 10K which is also in Sydney. Ms. Lewis finished eighth in the Open Women’s Division with a time of 34:52, and 30th overall in the event. In a blog... Read more of this article
Equestrian: Hinson Hall Hunter Show Champions
The Hinson Hall Hunter Horse Show recently took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street under the watchful eyes of Judge Carolyn Vincent, from the USA, with a long list of champions revealed as the competition progressed. The show saw Don’t Blink named the Champion Hunter Pony, with Emma Stegmann named Champion Equitation Under... Read more of this article
Enstar Group Completes Companion Acquisition
Bermuda-based Enstar Group Limited announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries completed the previously announced acquisition of Companion Property and Casualty Insurance Company from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina. Companion is a South Carolina-based insurance group writing property, casualty, specialty and workers compensation... Read more of this article
Electricity Supply Trade Union Joins Protest
Members of the Electricity Supply Trade Union [ESTU] were asked to join Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] members “as a sign of solidarity,” and workers have answered the call, arriving at Union Square this morning [Jan 28], as the dispute between the BTUC and Government enters the third day. A post on the ESTU’s Facebook page early... Read more of this article
BHeC: Sharing Responsibility For Health Info
The Bermuda Health Council and Bernews have teamed-up to answer your questions about the island’s health care system. Visit www.bhec.bm to submit your queries and look for the response on Bernews. Question: I saw an article last week saying there were changes to some health insurance regulations. What does it mean? Sounds like it’s only important... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Second Day Of BTUC March
Following the second meeting of its membership yesterday [Jan 27], the Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] is marching on Cabinet again today, with some people spending the night on the Cabinet grounds after getting tents set up. Marchers played drums and carried signs as they walked through the streets, with large crowds coming together on the Cabinet... Read more of this article
