Archive for June, 2016
Weather Forecast For Thursday June 30
Thursday, June 30 is expected to see scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy late, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 6.15am and sunset will be at 8.29pm. High tide... Read more of this article
Eleven Students Interning At KPMG In Bermuda
Eleven Bermudian university students will complete a 12 week cultivating internship programme with KPMG in Bermuda this year, with KPMG saying their internship programme is “committed to the professional success and career development of their students.” The eleven students participating in the internship programme are Brianna Buchanan [University... Read more of this article
Bermuda Tourism Board Hires Firm: CEO Search
[Updated] The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has hired Bermudian firm Performance Solutions Limited to manage the search for a new chief executive officer, the BTA’s Board of Directors announced today. “Performance Solutions has 16 years of distinguished experience in the Bermuda market as a boutique, full-service human resources consulting... Read more of this article
Bermuda Swimmers Make Finals In Bahamas
The 2016 Caribbean Island Swimming Championships is underway in Nassau, Bahamas with swimmers from 30 countries participating, and several Bermuda swimmers set to compete in this evening’s finals. National Swimming Coach Ben Smith said, “We had a very good start to the meet with many swimmers reaching personal best times. We will have the... Read more of this article
Retirement Planning Seminar Set For Tomorrow
Some key questions on pensions will be answered when Colonial Pension Services Ltd. presents a Retirement Planning Seminar tomorrow [June 30] at the Hamilton Princess Hotel from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be available after the presentation. Topics being covered include: how long do people need money to last in retirement, how much retirement... Read more of this article
Collision Involving Taxi On Knapton Hill
A collision took place on Knapton Hill this afternoon [June 29] which resulted in a taxi crashing into the bushes. The Police attended the scene, the taxi was removed by a truck at around 2.30pm and it does not appear that anyone was injured in the collision. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update if able. Related Stories Two... Read more of this article
BLDC Workers Down Tools To Protest Dismissal
At around noon today [June 29], eight workers at the Bermuda Land Development Corporation downed tools to protest the dismissal of two of their colleagues. Chief Shop Steward Tyril Simmons said they met with management to address concerns and there was no change and they plan to meet with them again. When asked what they are seeking from management,... Read more of this article
Bus Terminal Kiosk To Close At 6.00pm Today
The Department of Public Transportation announced that the Bus Terminal Kiosk at Central Terminal on Washington Street in Hamilton will close at 6.00pm today [June 29]. “The DPT apologises for any inconvenience to its valued customers,” a spokesperson said. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 6 Bus Runs... Read more of this article
Government House Following Up Aviation Report
[Updated] Government House confirmed that a French naval ship was granted diplomatic clearance for its visit to Bermuda, however said they did not receive an application for the naval jet aircraft, adding that they received a report from the Department of Civil Aviation about the aircraft and are “following this up in consultation with the Ministry... Read more of this article
Air Care Partner With Impact Mentoring Academy
Air Care announced its partnership with Impact Mentoring Academy, an all male Bermudian school, whose mission is to ‘empower young men to discover and develop their unique potential and deploy them into their divine destiny.’ In addition to a $1,000 donation to support programming at Impact, Air Care will also be offering a summer employment opportunity... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Host New Funds Industry Event
An estimated 250 asset management professionals and investors are expected to travel to Bermuda this fall for the first annual World Alternative Investment Summit Bermuda [WAIS Bermuda] at the Fairmont Southampton Resort. Slated for September 28–30, the event is hosted by Canada’s Radius Financial Education [Radius] and supported by the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Harneys Shortlisted For ‘Legal Team Of Year’
Harneys has been named as an ‘International Legal Team of the Year’ finalist for the STEP Private Client Awards 2016/17, which celebrate quality and excellence within the private client industry. Harneys is the only offshore law firm to be shortlisted in this category, which recognises leaders in the provision of global, cross-border legal advice... Read more of this article
