Archive for April, 2020

‘Do Not Delay Non Covid Medical Emergencies’

Noting that “much attention is rightly and currently on Covid-19,” the Bermuda Hospitals Board said that it is important to remember that people continue to have other medical emergencies, and urged the public “not to delay in getting medical attention for any medical emergency.” A spokesperson said, “While much attention... Read more of this article

Column: There Is Hope Beyond The Pandemic

[Opinion column written by OBA Senator Jarion Richardson] The coronavirus lays bare why our individual and personal choices matter in life. Normally blended into the wider society and economy, individual responsibility, or rather the absence of it, is barely perceptible. But that has shifted dramatically. Personal choices now command our attention. Some... Read more of this article

Video: Bernews Covid-19 Discussion Episode 2

The impact of the pandemic on business and tourism, last night’s press conference, and what role the banks can play in assisting our economic situation were among the topics discussed during Bernews’ second episode in a special series about the Covid-19 pandemic, which is hosted by Eron Hill and Ryan Robinson Perinchief, with business owner... Read more of this article

ILO’s World Day For Safety & Health At Work

Around the world, April 28 is recognised as the International Labour Organisation [ILO]’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work. BPSU 1st Vice President, Sis Lalisha Simmons said, “Around the world, April 28 is recognised as the International Labour Organisation [ILO]’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work. “Historically, April 28 has been... Read more of this article

Covid-19: AON Global Staff Take Pay Cuts

Due to the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy, AON’s Named Executive Officers, as well as its Board Of Directors, are reducing their salaries by 50 percent “in order to preserve operational flexibility,” with some others within the company expected to see a pay cut of approximately 20 percent. In an open... Read more of this article

Argo Group Raises Funds For Covid-19 Relief

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance, today announced its employees and the Argo Foundation have contributed more than $100,000 to support the COVID-19 Emergency Fund. “The Argo Foundation recognizes the critical needs that have arisen during the COVID-19 crisis,” said William... Read more of this article

BILTIR Appoint Natasha Scotland Courcy

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has appointed Natasha Scotland Courcy to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Mrs Scotland Courcy is Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Co-Chief Operating Officer at Athene Life Re Ltd., a leading global life reinsurer established in 2009. “In addition to her... Read more of this article

NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals Sign Devwah Whaley

Devwah Whaley has been signed to the National Football League’s Cincinnati Bengals after being picked up as an unrestricted free agent. A Stabroek News story said, “Devwah Whaley, a 22-year-old Bermudian, has been given the chance to realise his dream of playing in America’s National Football League [NFL] after being signed by the Cincinnati... Read more of this article

Column: BPSU President On Reducing Salaries

[Written by BPSU President Armell Thomas] I read with interest the former One Bermuda Alliance Finance Minister’s call for a cut of Public Officers’ salaries. While Bob Richards lobbies hard for the pay cuts of middle-class workers, one must not forget his previous propensity for utilizing taxpayers’ dollars for the benefit of rich, privately... Read more of this article

Video: April 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash

110 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, shopping day for people with last names from G – Q, Bermuda Education Network launches website, BELCO scholarships and bursaries application deadline extended, online condolence book for Stanley Lowe, Hamilton Princess drive-thru meal program and police receive loud music complaints are some of the stories... Read more of this article

‘Need Strong Financial Planning & Management’

Auditor General Heather Thomas says that “the need for the Government to practice strong financial planning and management has never been more important to help alleviate the ongoing economic impacts” as the Covid-19 pandemic continues. A spokesperson said, “On behalf of the Office of the Auditor General, the Auditor General, Mrs. Heather... Read more of this article