Archive for January, 2017

BTA CEO Kevin Dallas On Need For New Airport

“Bermuda requires a partner with deep relationships with airlines and a track record of successful route development to work alongside our existing team,” according to Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Kevin Dallas. Mr. Dallas said, “First impressions matter, and there is no denying that the current facilities at LF Wade International Airport... Read more of this article

Chubb Building Recertifies LEED Gold

The Chubb Building on Woodbourne Avenue is the first on the island to recertify LEED Gold using the LEED Dynamic Plaque to manage its building performance. LEED or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design is a green building certification programme that recognises best-in-class building strategies and practices. A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article

Greens Donate $500,000 For Radiation Facility

The Green Family made a donation of $500,000 to support the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s new radiation therapy facility, saying that the radiation therapy facility will be a “game changer for Bermuda” as cancer patients will no longer need to travel off the Island for the treatment. Glen P. Gibbons, Chairman of the Board of Directors,... Read more of this article

Zadyn Smith Named CPAD “Member Of Month”

Zaedyn Smith has been named as CPAD Academy’s member of the month for December 2017; the 11-year-old Bermuda Institute student was Champion Boy at the school’s 2015 sports day and his favourite subject at school is physical education. A spokesperson said, “Zaedyn says that being involved with CP Athletic and playing Futsal is fun, intense... Read more of this article

Free Mood Disorder Support Group Meeting

The first meeting of a newly formed support group for people with mood disorders will take place at Somersfield Academy tomorrow evening [Jan 31] from 6.00pm to 7.30pm with guest speaker Dr. Grant Farquhar. A spokesperson said, “After realizing a significant gap in available support for people with mood disorders, Cathy Sousa, a counselor at Benedict... Read more of this article

Video/Results: Ferry Reach Mountain Bike Race

The 2016/2017 Flying Colours Mountain Bike Race Season Series continued on Sunday [Jan 29] at Ferry Reach Park. A spokesperson said, “Ask a local in the street what they think when they hear the word Ferry Reach, you may get an answer saying something like “it’s a park in the east end” “Ask the same question to a participant of the... Read more of this article

Column: I’m An Airport Convert & Here’s Why

[Opinion column written by OBA MP Suzann Roberts-Holshouser] Many people know that I was once a critic of the airport project. I was resistant to the details of how this unique concept was going to work for Bermuda and how we were going to earn a return. I said as much to my colleagues in the One Bermuda Alliance. But I’m not the kind of person who... Read more of this article

Traffic Delays In Paget Due To Two Car Collision

[Updated] Due to a collision, traffic delays are in effect at the junctions of Harbour Road and Cobbs Hill Road as well as Harbour Road and Manse Road, and motorists are advised to take alternate routes. A police spokesperson said, “A two car collision on Harbour Road in Paget near the junction with Salt Kettle Road around 6:40am this morning... Read more of this article

Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More

This past weekend was marred with tragedy, with a man being killed in a shooting in Devonshire, and the weekend also saw the Royal Bermuda Regiment Recruit Camp conclude, the first annual Bermuda Motorsports Expo held, the Flying Colours Mountain Bike Race Season Series continue and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend... Read more of this article

Daniel Woods Given Kitson Group Scholarship

The Kitson Group of Companies has named Daniel Woods as the recipient of a company scholarship, receiving funds to aid with his studies in the United Kingdom. Jane Burt, Manager of the Residential Real Estate Department at Kitson Group of Companies, said, “The Kitson Group is committed to moving young Bermudians with a dedicated work ethic towards... Read more of this article

AXIS Capital Launches Office In Miami, Florida

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced the formation of AXIS Specialty Underwriters Inc., based in Miami, to operate as the Company’s Latin American and Caribbean regional coverholder for AXIS Syndicate 1686. AXIS Miami will operate within AXIS Insurance’s International Division and will provide direct and facultative reinsurance coverage to the... Read more of this article

Best Of The Best Swimming Meet Results

The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association hosted the 1st Best of the Best Swim Meet at the BASA Pool, with multiple records broken. Marleigh Howes broke Elan Daley’s record in the Girls 8 & Under 200m Freestyle, she touched the wall in a time of 3:01.87 breaking the previous record of 3:02.15 set back on December 14th, 2013, in Ontario, Canada. Sam... Read more of this article