Archive for April, 2016
Dr Keith Chiappa Appointed BHB Chief Of Staff
Bermuda Hospitals Board today [April 27] announced the appointment of Dr Keith Chiappa as Chief of Staff while recruitment for a permanent appointment is completed. He takes over from Dr Michael Weitekamp, who stepping down from the Chief of Staff role after completing his three year contract. Dr. Chiappa will maintain his Consultant Neurologist duties. The... Read more of this article
Lovitta Foggo: “Education Must Be Top Priority”
“Our students must come first” and “education must be top priority,” Shadow Education Minister Lovitta Foggo said today. Ms Foggo said, “The OBA response to the latest protest from teachers, that they are serious about education and consider it priority, is dubious at best when their actions since 2013 don’t match... Read more of this article
BHeC: Why Is My Health Insurance So High?
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 our response on Bernews. Answers supplied by: Dr. Ricky Brathwaite, Health Economist Question: I saw the reports from the Minister of Health saying that health insurance premiums... Read more of this article
Minister: Reduction Of ARV Levels For Purchases
Government plans to lower the minimum Annual Rental Value at which non-Bermudians and non-permanent residents may purchase residential property from $153,000 to $126,000, as well as reduce the minimum ARV threshold of $32,400 for condos to $25,800, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy announced today. The Minister said, “Such action will help... Read more of this article
Central Bus Terminal Kiosk To Close Early Today
The Department of Public Transportation is advising the public that the bus terminal kiosk at Central Terminal in Hamilton will close at 6.00pm today [Apr 27]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [Bus terminal] kiosk at Central Terminal in Hamilton will close early today Wednesday April 27 at 6.00pm. “The... Read more of this article
Bright Brigade Presents Cheque To PHC
On April 26, Bright Brigade presented a cheque to Jonathan Ball, the president of Pembroke Hamilton Club, in order to assist with the running of various sports programs and club initiatives and “in support of the great things that PHC is doing in the Warwick community.” Mr. Ball said, “On behalf of the PHC Executive and all of our... Read more of this article
Child Abuse Prevention Expert To Visit Bermuda
Professor Susan Kreston, an international expert on crimes against children, will visit Bermuda from May 3 – 5 on a speaker program under sponsorship of the U.S. Consulate. While here, Prof. Kreston will meet with NGOs and government entities to discuss a range of topics related to child abuse. Prof. Kreston will have round table discussions with... Read more of this article
PLP To Hold ‘Fish Fry’ On Friday, April 29th
The PLP will be holding a Fish Fry from 4:30 until 7:30pm this Friday, April 29, at Christ Church Hall in Devonshire. A spokesperson said, “On the menu will be favorites, fish, chicken, peas and rice, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, ginger bread and more. Dinners are $15 per plate. “We encourage all to come out and support and also mingle... Read more of this article
BNT 2016 Earth Day Student Video Competition
The Bermuda National Trust [BNT], together with sponsor Marshall, Diel & Myers, celebrated Earth Day 2016 by “listening to the voices of our children” at the Earth Day Student Video Competition prize-giving for Primary, Middle, and Senior School students. A spokesperson said, “Prizes were awarded to the 50 students who submitted... Read more of this article
Work Starts On Demolition Of Victoria Row
Work has “reluctantly” started on the demolition of Victoria Row in the West End, WEDCo said, saying that they ”met with different groups and offered to let Victoria Row go for free, on the condition that it was renovated according to codes” but it “was simply not financially viable.” A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Grainne Richmond Appointed BIMA President
Grainne Richmond [pictured] has been appointed the new president of the Bermuda Insurance Management Association [BIMA], following the group’s AGM this month. Richmond takes over from Robert Paton, executive vice president at Aon Risk Solutions, who has served a two-year term as BIMA president. “The role of president is a great responsibility, but... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Karate Open Championships
The 34th Bermuda Open Karate Championships took place at the Hamilton Princess this weekend, with martial arts skills on display from age groups ranging from under 10 to adult. The event saw a number of winners emerge in a wide range of categories, with competition segments including black belt men and women, novice and intermediate boys and girls under... Read more of this article
