Archive for September, 2017
Shadow Education Minister On Middle Schools
“What evidence has the PLP Government gathered that leads them to believe that student performance, achievement and outcomes are negatively impacted and compromised because of our middle school system?” Shadow Education Minister Cole Simons has asked. Mr Simons said, “In the Speech from the Throne the PLP Government indicated that it was their... Read more of this article
A.S. Cooper Donates To Help Hurricane Victims
A.S. Cooper Group of stores CEO Somers Cooper recently presented a $10,000 cheque to Bermuda Red Cross Executive Director Ann Spencer-Arscott to assist with hurricane relief efforts for the Caribbean. “We were shocked by the devastation from the two recent hurricanes which battered the Caribbean, especially the extensive damage in Barbuda, Dominica,... Read more of this article
CAC Bodybuilding Championships Cancelled
The CAC Bodybuilding Championships in Mexico City — which Bermuda was supposed to send a 13-person team to – have been cancelled “in light of the tragic circumstances in the region with the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria.” The CAC Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation said, “The Executive of the Central American and Caribbean... Read more of this article
Ironshore Expands Into US & London Markets
Ironshore Inc. announced the formation of Iron-Excess, an expansion of the Iron-Starr Excess underwriting agency business model that has been serving the Bermuda market since 2009. Iron-Excess will service the U.S. and London insurance markets and the agency expansion will be led by Steve Horton. The company said that Iron-Excess will “enable... Read more of this article
BVI Family Temporarily Relocates To Island
[Written by Don Burgess] ‘Hurricane relief’ has been extended to a family of four from the British Virgin Islands who have been allowed to temporarily relocate to Bermuda, and the Department of Immigration confirmed they have processed 12 work permit applications from Caribbean islands impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The Department... Read more of this article
Column: Anxiety And Mild Depression
[Written by Dr Kuni Frith] As an Alternative and Complementary healthcare professional, I am greatly concerned over the number of customers coming into the tea house almost on a daily basis with anxiety and mild depression. In many cases this disorder is crippling members of our community who are desperately searching for ways to address the symptoms... Read more of this article
Forklift Used To Rescue Cat Stuck Under Grill
Thanks to a ‘joint operation’ by the SPCA and the Corporation of St George’s, a cat that managed to get stuck under a drain grill in St. George’s was safely rescued. The SPCA said, “Our inspector had an emergency call out. A cat was stuck under a drain grill in the town square of St. George’s. It is a mystery how the... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 26th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Government to reform Financial Assistance Programme, Harrington Sound students donate over $800 for relief efforts, Tobacco Bay beach reopened to swimmers, Hurricane Maria a potential threat to Bermuda, cat rescued after being stuck under a drain grill, Ethiopian Orthodox celebrate Maskel Demera, and Bodhi Company’s first full production will... Read more of this article
‘Right To Know’ Panel Discussion On Sept 28
The Information Commissioner’s Office will be hosting a panel discussion “Information in Action!”, on Thursday [Sept 28] from 6.30pm to 7.30pm which will take place in the Bermuda College Library. A spokesperson said “International Right to Know Day was established on 28 September 2002 by campaigners from around the world to mark the creation... Read more of this article
Approval For Intact Acquisition Of OneBeacon
OneBeacon Insurance Group announced that all regulatory approvals required to complete the previously announced acquisition of the company by Intact Financial Corporation under the terms of the merger agreement have been obtained. The transaction is expected to be completed on September 28, 2017. Intact will acquire OneBeacon for $18.10 per common... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Sept 25 2017
September 25 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,121.17, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related Stories BSX Rings The Bell For Financial Literacy BSX Approves Listing Of KompiTech Alliance LOM Financial Company Share... Read more of this article
Shanti Das Brings ‘Silence The Shame’ To Island
Savvy Entertainment will bring music industry executive, author and philanthropist Shanti Das to the island as part of her mental health awareness initiative – Silence the Shame. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Das started Silence the Shame under Hip-Hop Professional Foundation, an organisation she founded. “Ms. Das has been at the forefront... Read more of this article
