Archive for November, 2019
Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Nov 29], with the list indicating that there are six bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Minister Caines On Roadside Sobriety Checks
In a “country where one of the leading causes of premature death is road traffic collisions,” roadside sobriety checks are a “necessary inconvenience,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 29], the Minister said, “I want to highlight some of the road traffic collision... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Children Greet Santa At Airport
Bermuda welcomed a special visitor today [Nov 29], with Santa Claus arriving at the L.F. Wade Airport, where staff from The Annex Toys were joined by children from Perform To Learn Pre-School to greet him. Santa arrived in Bermuda on a Delta flight and was met by airport officials on the tarmac before he sat down with the children for a chat, presented... Read more of this article
Promotions Within The Ministry Of Public Works
Reiterating remarks he made at a press conference recently, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch provided an overview of four Bermudians that have been trained to fill key roles within the Ministry of Public Works. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 29], the Minister said, “I really enjoy when I can deliver good news –... Read more of this article
Rider Injured After ‘Contact’ With Kite String
A 16-year-old male was riding his motorcycle along Dutton Avenue “when he came into contact with string from a kite” and he was “assisted at the scene by the person flying the kite and subsequently taken to hospital.” A police spokesperson said, “At 6:37pm on Thursday 28th November, 2019, Police received a report of a... Read more of this article
Consultation On Ideas To Improve Race Relations
The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports is embarking on a public consultation exercise to see how to best “address race relations in Bermuda,” Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said, with people invited to “share your thoughts as to how we can improve our racial connections in Bermuda.” Speaking... Read more of this article
Audio: Jason Hayward Sworn In As MP
Jason Hayward was sworn in as a Member of Parliament in the House of Assembly today [Nov 29], with Mr Hayward becoming the island’s newest MP following his victory at the polls in the recently held Constituency #17 Pembroke Central by-election. Mr. Hayward, who previously served as a Senator, won the seat with 311 votes [64.26%], compared to... Read more of this article
Carlyle Group, T&D Acquire 76% Of Fortitude
American International Group, Inc., The Carlyle Group and T&D Holdings announced that a newly created Carlyle-managed fund, together with T&D, have partnered to acquire from AIG a 76.6 percent ownership interest in Fortitude Group Holdings, whose group companies operate as Fortitude Re, for approximately $1.8 billion. “After closing, ownership... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2019 Black Friday Shoppers
People lined up early this morning [Nov 29] to take advantage of Black Friday specials being offered by the island’s retailers, some of which opened as early as 5.00am. Black Friday at The Phoenix Centre and The Annex Toys A number of local retailers are offering deals, including P-Tech, Annex Toys, Phoenix Centre, P-Tech Photo Solutions, iClick,... Read more of this article
Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Nov 29] and statements scheduled to be delivered include ones on Roadside Sobriety Checks, Staffing updates in the Ministry of Public Works, Celebration of Sammy Wilson and Clarence Hill, and Improving Race Relations in Bermuda, while new MP Jason Hayward — who recently won... Read more of this article
Health Dept Issues Romaine Lettuce Advisory
The Department of Health is advising people who have recently purchased romaine lettuce originating from the Salinas, California area to “discard it immediately.” A government spokesperson said, “Today the Department of Health is advising members of the public who have recently purchased romaine lettuce originating from the Salinas,... Read more of this article
ICSS Launch “Protect A Senior” Programme
Bermuda company ICSS [Investing in Care, Safety & Security] “seeks to affords its clients and their loved ones peace of mind by putting them a press of a button away from contacting emergency services,” and the company has launched an initiative that allows companies to sponsor the service for seniors who cannot afford it. Owners Dwain... Read more of this article
