Archive for August, 2016
Saltus Students Celebrate 100 Percent Pass Rate
Students at Saltus Grammar School are celebrating a 100 percent success rate in GCSE and IGCSE exams. It follows the success of Saltus’ Graduate Year students in the recent Advanced Placement exams, where the students scored well above the global average. Head of School, Ted Staunton, said: “Saltus is incredibly proud of our students’ academic... Read more of this article
BTIA Holding Forum On Technical Education
The Bermuda Technical Institute Alumni [BTIA] is urging political and business leaders, along with educators, to consider the merits of the syllabus of technical education offered by the former Bermuda Technical Institute as a means of tackling the problem of youth unemployment in the community. In order to explore the topic, a forum will be held tonight... Read more of this article
14-Year-Old Injured, BPS Appeal For Witnesses
Yesterday afternoon, the police responded to the Berkeley Road, Mount Hill Pembroke area to an incident which “apparently involved some young people and adults,” and resulted in a 14-year-old Pembroke male being “injured in the commotion.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:15pm on Tuesday, August 30th police officers... Read more of this article
Fitch: Excess Capital Affects Reinsurer Profits
“Bermuda-based [re]insurers have a long history of profitability, but economic pressures and an overabundance of capital from traditional and alternative sources has challenged profitability for the group,” according to a new report from Fitch Ratings. “A review of 2015 audited GAAP financial statements of 19 Class 4 Bermuda-domiciled... Read more of this article
BAS Appoints New Chairman & Deputy Chairman
Bermuda Aviation Services Limited [BAS] has appointed David Pugh as Chairman and Gail Miller as Deputy Chairman, effective immediately. David Pugh succeeds Colonel Michael Darling, who retired from the position. “David Pugh has been a Director of BAS since 2011. He is a Chartered Accountant with over 45 years of accounting experience. Most recently,... Read more of this article
Ministry: Airport Project Financial Comparison
The Ministry of Finance released a Financial Comparison Report on the airport redevelopment project, saying “the purpose of this paper is to provide additional information to the public about the financial characteristics of various procurement options available for the Airport Redevelopment Project and the benefits of the procurement option selected... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Graffiti At Black Watch Pass
Police have launched an investigation into graffiti placed on a wall in the area of Black Watch Pass and are asking the public to come forward with any information. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of graffiti that has been placed on a wall in the area of Black Watch Pass in Pembroke. “An active investigation... Read more of this article
Video: Official Opening Of TABS Flagship Store
The official opening of the TABS flagship store took place recently, with Premier Michael Dunkley and the CEO of the Bermuda Tourism Authority Bill Hanbury on hand to cut the ribbon. “I’m delighted to be here celebrating this really great achievement,” Mr Hanbury said. “It is the achievement of a young Bermudian entrepreneur and... Read more of this article
Video: Chefs Samuelsson & Wilson Hold Demo
Chefs Marcus Samuelsson and Marcus’ Executive Chef Herb Wilson put their skills on display for the public yesterday evening [Aug 30] with a sunset cooking demonstration held at the Hamilton Princess Beach Club. During the demo, the chefs prepared dishes, including Frogmore Stew, which then was served for dinner along with deviled eggs, fish chowder... Read more of this article
Marion Race Offers Front Row To America’s Cup
[Written by Talbot Wilson] Sail the 2017 Marion Bermuda Race starting June 9th from Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, enjoy all the post-race fun and activities at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club and stay on for your front row seat at the 2017 America’s Cup on Bermuda’s Great Sound. In an effort to provide the best possible viewing opportunity... Read more of this article
Market, Book Sale & Signing Set For Saturday
The Black Collective — a group of five women who met as a result of their desire to highlight Bermuda’s unique culture and heritage — announced that on Saturday [Sept 3] at the BIU parking lot, they will be hosting a Book Signing and Sale by three of Bermuda’s authors “The Saturday Market has been in place since Saturday July... Read more of this article
Student Completes Internship At Real Estate Firm
A young talented Bermudian has just completed a rewarding Summer Internship Program at real estate company, Rego Sotheby’s International Realty [Rego SIR]. Teenager Kyle Croke, a student at CedarBridge Academy, completed the eight-week program in style with impressive contributions made throughout the company this summer. Danielle Spurling, who along... Read more of this article
