Archive for February, 2016
Proposal To List Bermuda Building As Grade 3
After consulting with the Historic Buildings Advisory Committee, the Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy has proposed that The Princess Royal Union Lodge be designated a Grade 3 Listed Building. The Minister’s decision to proceed with this listing designation under Section 30 of the Development and Planning Act 1974 allows for a public consultation... Read more of this article
Speed Networking For High School Students
This week BFIS is holding three Speed Networking Lunches specifically for high school seniors from each of Bermuda’s high schools. Monday, February 22 was aimed at students interested in Actuarial Science or Law and was held in the BFIS offices. Wednesday was for students who wanted to learn more about careers in accounting or finance and was held... Read more of this article
B&V: “Product Is Unaffected By The Recall”
Following the news that certain Mars chocolates have been recalled in over 50 countries after a customer found plastic in one, Butterfield & Vallis – the official distributor of Mars in Bermuda — said their “product is unaffected by the recall as they are manufactured in a different plant. “Chocolate maker Mars has ordered... Read more of this article
IOC “Confident” That Rio Olympics Will Be Safe
The Bermuda Olympic Association said it is their “intention to have Bermuda’s qualifying athletes compete” at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, saying they “will ensure Bermuda’s athletes and representatives who travel to the Games are aware of the risks and advised to take precautions against mosquito bites.” “World Health... Read more of this article
Commission Of Inquiry Members Announced
[Updated with video] Sir Anthony Evans, John Barritt, Kumi Bradshaw, and Fiona Luck will sit on the Commission of Inquiry, Premier Michael Dunkley announced today, adding that the Commission will start its work on April 1st. In December of last year, the Premier announced that a Commission of Inquiry will be formed “to investigate the issues raised”... Read more of this article
Video: Turini Speaks At White House Panel
[Updated with video] Along with other HBCU Alumni, Bermudian Shiona Turini will be recognized for her “exceptional work” at the “Celebrating Successful HBCU Alumni Panel” to be held today [Feb 24] at the White House. This event — organized by The White House — is the latest in a string of accolades for the style expert,... Read more of this article
Three Men Charged Following Shooting In UK
Three men appeared in court in the UK today [Feb 24] following a shooting at the Essex home of Timothy Mardon, a businessman who divides his time between Bermuda and the UK. “Timothy Mardon remains in hospital after being shot at his home earlier this month,” ITV reports. ”He’s undergone surgery but may lose his leg.” “Charlie... Read more of this article
Column: Attorney-General On Pathway To Status
[Opinion column written by Attorney-General Trevor Moniz] By now, most Bermudians will be aware of the Government’s proposals to provide new pathways to permanent residency and to status. These proposals are aimed squarely at bringing Bermuda in line with baseline international standards established not just in international law but also in competing... Read more of this article
Column: Decrease Of Bermudians Filling Jobs
[Opinion column written by Larry Burchall] Hidden inside the nerd words in the 2015 National Economic Report of Bermuda, is a major point, one that may be missed in a cursory read. Inside those 28 pages, a solitary paragraph reveals this: “Jobs occupied by Bermudians were the only status category to exhibit a decline in employment in 2015. Bermudian... Read more of this article
‘How To Successfully Respond To Govt Bids’
How do you respond to a Government tender to give you the best chance at winning the bid? This question, among others, was answered at the BEDC sponsored seminar entitled “Understanding the Government Procurement and Tendering Process” on Thursday, 18 February 2016 at the BIU. Over 30 people attended the three hour seminar which commenced... Read more of this article
“It’s Time To Punish The Deed, Not The Breed”
Local advocacy group ‘Punish The Deed Not The Breed’ is again calling for a change to Bermuda’s dog policy, following a call to boycott Bermuda made on social media by the California-based Bad Rap group, which said “until you move forward with ending your breed ban, we fully support a boycott of Bermuda and its businesses.” A... Read more of this article
Video & Results: M32 Series Sailing Round Two
Taylor Canfield and his US One crew were victorious in the second of four events which make up the M32 Series Bermuda. However his nemesis on the World Match Racing Tour, Ian Williams and GAC Pindar, pushed the US Virgin Islander hard for the win, the British skipper winning the lighter day 2 of the regatta. The first day was windy, and Canfield was... Read more of this article
