Archive for November, 2018
Christmas Boat Parade To Set Sail Tomorrow
St. George’s will be hosting a Christmas Boat Parade tomorrow [Dec 1] starting at 6.30pm, promising a fun-filled holiday-themed evening including a visit from Santa Claus, music, and a beautiful view of nearly 20 boats aglow in the harbour. In an online post, The St. George’s Boat Parade Committee said, “For the first time ever, St. George’s... Read more of this article
Govt To Reform Human Resource Operations
The current decentralized HR model spread across multiple departments results in a “duplication of effort, inconsistent service delivery, a weighty compliance regime, and an inordinate amount of time to execute basic functions,” Minister Walton Brown said, adding that the Government will “reform its human resource function” and... Read more of this article
Bermudians In UK Invited To Event On Dec 2nd
The Government is encouraging Bermudians who are studying and living in the UK to attend a networking reception being hosted in Nottingham on Sunday [Dec 2] between 3.00pm to 5.30pm. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is encouraging Bermudians studying and living in the UK to attend a networking reception being hosted in Nottingham... Read more of this article
QC In Same Sex Marriage Appeal Cost $61K
The cost to the Government for the services of James Guthrie QC for the recent same sex marriage appeal were just over $61,000 – his legal costs were $53,339.80, and his travel and accommodation costs were $7,848.21, the Government said this morning. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban would like to... Read more of this article
Nick Kempe Column: Economy, New Taxes, Debt
[Opinion column written by OBA Shadow Finance Minister Nick Kempe] Over-taxation It seems hard to believe that the current Government is pushing/planning to dramatically raise the total tax burden when businesses and individuals are feeling the crunch and our working population is down almost 1,500 people since 2016. The Government budgeted for a current... Read more of this article
‘$5,750 Does Seem To Be Unreasonably Low’
An award of $5,750 to a shooting victim from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board seemed “unreasonably low,” the Court of Appeal has said, with the Court substituting an award of $10,000, as well as $1,500 for the victim’s legal costs. The ruling said, “The Appellant in this case, Lionel Thomas was the victim of a firearm attack... Read more of this article
‘Total Current Annual Cost Is $2,178,370′
The total current annual cost of the present Ministers and Junior Ministers is $2,178,370, the Senate heard, as Senator Vance Campbell responded to Parliamentary Questions from Senator Nicholas Kempe. who is the Shadow Minister of Finance. Asked “what is the total current annual cost of the present Ministers and Junior Ministers,” the reply... Read more of this article
‘People Are Excited’ For Wedding Conference
Munaluchi Bride Magazine, the number one multicultural wedding publication in the United States, is bringing its annual retreat to the island in what is described as a “profile-raising opportunity for Bermuda”. The Coterie Retreat will be a three-day conference of more than 100 wedding and event professionals, hosted at the Hamilton Princess Hotel... Read more of this article
‘Two Major Weaknesses Of The Legal System’
“Bermuda has a robust court system that upholds and enforces fundamental rights” however “there are two major weaknesses of the legal system in Bermuda [and, presumably, other overseas territories]: access to justice and protection of fundamental rights, particularly for the most vulnerable.” This is according to local lawyers... Read more of this article
AXA Squash Championships Day #4 Results
The 2018 AXA Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club Championships continues, and the results from the fourth day of action are below. Men’s A Kristian Muldoon beat John Fletcher 7-11, Fletcher Retired Injured Nick Kyme beat D’Vario Thompson 11-7, 11-4, 11-4 Ladies A Rachel Barnes beat Juliette Ferrari-McComb 11-6, 11-5, 11-1 Denise Kyme beat... Read more of this article
Video: Nov 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
House of Assembly in session today, two men arrested in connection with shootings, Jeffrey Bevan sentenced to additional time for stealing from his mother, “brief pause” in bus service on Tuesday due to staff meeting, BSID Charity Christmas Wreath show, Vanessa James and Morgan Cipres win France Grand Prix, Chef Marcus Samuelsson visits... Read more of this article
Conyers Recognized In Legal 500 Rankings
Conyers Dill & Pearman has been recognised as a leading international law firm in the 2019 edition of The Legal 500 – Caribbean, an important industry guide. “Conyers continues to maintain the highest number of ranked lawyers of any law firm in Bermuda. Lawyers were ranked across several categories including banking, finance and capital... Read more of this article
