Archive for November, 2015
Businesses Offering “Black Friday” Discounts
With Black Friday set to kick off tomorrow [Nov 27], many of the island’s stores are offering deep discounts, with a number of them opting to open their doors early – some as early as 4.00am. The flyers below represent some of the island businesses that are offering Black Friday specials, including Gibbons Company, A.S. Cooper, Astwood Dickinson,... Read more of this article
Submit Nominations For Queen’s Honours List
Government House and The Cabinet Office invited members of the public to submit nominations to be considered for Her Majesty the Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour for the 2016 New Year’s Honours. The next round of nominations should be received by 4 December, 2015. Nominees should be individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Fahy: Immigration Rulings To Be Posted Online
The decisions made by the Immigration Appeal Tribunal [IAT] will be published online, Home Affairs Minister Michael said in the Senate yesterday. Minister Fahy said, “Since 2013, the IAT have considered approximately 60 cases with most of them being resolved either by agreement of the parties or by formal hearings. “Approximately 21 formal... Read more of this article
Climate Change Rally To Be Held On Nov. 27
Greenrock is calling on people in Bermuda to attend a climate change rally to be held on Friday, November 27, from 12.30pm to 1.00pm on the front lawn of City Hall. A spokesperson said, “These climate change talks begin on November 30, and the people’s climate change march was due to be held on November 29th to encourage these talks to develop... Read more of this article
Interactive Children’s Exhibit Opens At Museum
The National Museum of Bermuda has a new addition to its collection of exhibits — the Museum Playhouse — which includes 15 interactives allowing children to explore aspects of Bermuda’s maritime history in original and fun ways. This whimsical interactive children’s exhibit is located in one of the historic military buildings in the... Read more of this article
Bean: Government Without Financial Conscience
The admission in the PAC meeting “from the Accountant General, that permission has neither been requested nor received by the Minister of Finance, to act outside of Financial Instructions, is proof positive that the OBA Government is a Government without financial conscience,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said. Mr Bean said, “The admission... Read more of this article
TN Tatem School Win Middle School Netball Title
T N Tatem Middle School won the Middle School Netball Tournament at Bernard Park with an 11-7 win over the Whitney Institute Middle School in the final. Sharpshooter Kaamilah Nasir led T N Tatem with all 11 goals, while Whitney got 4 goals from Izeya Wainwright and 3 goals from Druw Bascome. T N Tatem had earlier defeated Somersfield Academy 9-3 in... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Discusses Playing Under New Boss
Bermudian striker Nahki Wells is optimistic about his club’s efforts under new head coach David Wagner, noting that “training has been difficult,” but it is “exactly what is needed to play in the manner and fashion that the Head Coach wants.” A story on the Huddersfield Town website says, “Nahki Wells expects to see... Read more of this article
Nick Duffin Relocates To JLT Re In Bermuda
JLT Re confirmed that Nick Duffin has transferred from the London office of JLT Re to join JLT Bermuda Ltd as a Partner. Mr Duffin joined JLT Re in 2012 and through his 14 years reinsurance career he has gained experience across multiple classes which include Property Treaty, D&F, Retro, ILW and the Specialty Lines of Terrorism and Contingency. Charles... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Increase By 2.5% In September
The total retail sales index was 2.5% higher than the level reached in September 2014, and after adjusting for the annual retail sales rate of inflation, measured at 1.2% in September, the volume of retail sales increased 1.4%. This is according to the latest retail sales index, which said that motor vehicle retailers recorded the largest increase... Read more of this article
Hamilton Underwriting Appoint Quinlan & Adhya
Hamilton Underwriting Limited, the managing agency of Lloyd’s Syndicate 3334 and the Lloyd’s operations of Hamilton Insurance Group, today announced that two senior underwriters who will lead the Syndicate’s planned product diversification have joined the organization. Stuart Quinlan, who has been appointed to the positions of Head of Professional... Read more of this article
Christmas Events Set For Dockyard In December
Three days of Christmas-themed events are set to be held at Dockyard on December 6, December 13, and December 20, including the annual Singing Carols with Dolphins event. On December 6 from 12.00pm through 7.00pm and December 13 from 12.00pm through 6.45pm, festivities will include a free zip line, fun castles, stories with Mrs. Claus, and the Singing... Read more of this article
