Archive for August, 2017

Statistics Bulletin: Imports, Employment, Visitors

According to the 2017 Q1 Quarterly Bulletin of Statistics, imports increased 12.0%, employment income increased 2.2%, and the Island hosted 36,752 air visitors during the first quarter of 2017, an increase of 14.0% year-over-year. Imports The report said, “Imports increased 12.0 per cent to $248.8 million. The value of imports rose for five of the... Read more of this article

Planning Dept Celebrates Their Summer Interns

Four of Bermuda’s young people have taken advantage of an internship at the Department of Planning this summer, doing research and writing reports about different aspects involved in the planning of the island, under the supervision of Information Systems Officer Stewart Bruce and Senior Planning Officer Julie Marshall. A spokesperson said, “Where... Read more of this article

“Back 2 School Extravaganza” On September 7

The Caines Brothers, along with Five Star Barbershop, are getting set to present the fifth annual “Back 2 School Extravaganza” on Thursday, September 7th from 8.00am through 6.00pm at St. Paul’s Centennial Hall. Both boys and girls are welcome to attend, with complimentary haircuts for boys, hair braiding for girls, and free school supplies to... Read more of this article

Police Certificates To Be Submitted With Permits

Today [Aug 25] the Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown announced that police certificates must now be submitted with work permit applications saying “As we move to carefully scrutinize applicants, the request to submit police certificates is with immediate effect”. Minister Brown said, “Employers will be aware that the current Work... Read more of this article

Diverted JetBlue Flight 881 Lands In Bermuda

[Updated] Emergency services converged on LF Wade International Airport this morning [Aug 25] after a JetBlue flight diverted to the island. JetBlue flight #881 was on its way to Hewanorra International Airport in Saint Lucia after departing from John F Kennedy International Airport in New York when it diverted to the island. Details are limited at... Read more of this article

Made In Bermuda Festival Starts On Sept 1st

PinkSand Entertainment is set to present the Made in Bermuda Festival starting on Friday, September 1, running until Monday, September 4. The four-day festival will feature some of the best entertainers in Bermuda. The festival kicks off on Friday with the Rising Stars Concert, starting at 7.00 pm at CedarBridge Cafetorium. Hosted by Antoine Jones,... Read more of this article

Autism Centre Wins AI Global Excellence Award

Tomorrow’s Voices announced that the Autism Early Intervention Centre has again been recognized for its services to the Autism community by being awarded the 2017 AI Global Excellence Award for Best Autism Treatment & Prevention Centre. The organization will be featured in an issue of AI Magazine with a feature spread on the work Tomorrow’s... Read more of this article

Fairmont To Invest $1 Million In Restaurants

Fairmont Southampton will be making an investment of more than $1 million into the refurbishment of their dining destinations, with changes set to include closing Bacci and opening Boundary Sports Bar and Grille; as well as replacing the Gastro Pub offering in the Newport Room with a new Mediterranean restaurant. The company said, “Fairmont Southampton... Read more of this article

Off The Rock: Airline Apps & Membership

[Travel column written by Don Burgess] Membership does have its privileges. I am a big believer in signing up for the reward programs from airlines, rental cars and hotels. On a recent trip I was upgraded from a standard economy car to a Cadillac Cue from Hertz. This was one sweet ride. Besides GPS, back-up camera and a sun roof, it came loaded with... Read more of this article

Video: Bermuda Night At 2017 CARIFESTA

CARIFESTA XIII is being held in Barbados with local participants who have been selected to represent Bermuda taking part in the event which started on Thursday, August 17 and finishes up on Sunday, August 27. “CARIFESTA – the largest gathering of Caribbean arts and culture – is an opportunity for local artists and performers to showcase their... Read more of this article

AXIS Capital Announces Final Offer For Novae

Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced that it has made a full and final offer of 715 pence per share for Novae Group plc. This offer values the entire share capital of Novae at approximately £477.6 million. Albert Benchimol, President and CEO of AXIS Capital, commented, “This acquisition is fully aligned with AXIS Insurance’s international... Read more of this article

Back To School Campaign For Children In Need

Gina Spence Productions [GPS] and the Gibbons Company are encouraging Bermudians to get involved in their ‘Each One Reach One’ back to school campaign. GPS volunteers will distribute donated uniforms to nominated families in need on Saturday, September 2, from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm on the upper level of the Washington Mall. There will also... Read more of this article