Archive for February, 2023

Video: OBA MPs Scott Pearman, Craig Cannonier

[Updated] Shadow Minister of Legal Affairs Scott Pearman and Shadow Minister for Works & Engineering Craig Cannonier are holding a joint press conference this afternoon [Feb 28] regarding the 2023/24 Budget. You can watch the live video below and view all our coverage of the 2023 Budget here. Update: The live broadcast has ended, and the video... Read more of this article

Column: Mental Health In The Workplace

[Column written by Hanif Benjamin] Mental illness should be a concern to employers not only because of the suffering experienced by individual employees but because of its impact on the workplace. Productivity is negatively affected not only by absenteeism but also by “presenteeism” –that is when employees are at work but unable to function well... Read more of this article

Nicholas Lopes & Cody Rego Compete In Florida

Nicholas Lopes and Cody Rego competed in the WEF 7 Lugano Diamonds CSI5*/CSI2 International Horse Jumping event in Florida Competing in the 1.30m Medium Junior Jumper Class riding Supreme Z, Lopes finished 12th. Rego, competing on Illusion Imperio Egipcio, won the WIHS Hunter Phase CALI Class and they also finished 3rd in the ASPCA Maclay Section A... Read more of this article

Retail Sales Increased 0.1% In November 2022

After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 6.1% in November – the overall volume of retail sales increased 0.1% when compared to November 2021, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the November 2022 Retail... Read more of this article

Economic Investment Certificate To Be Revised

The Economic Investment Certificate [EIC] and Residential Certificate Policy has been revised to allow the Minister to grant a Residential Certificate without the need to wait five years after an EIC has been granted, Minister for Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, Speaking in the House of Assembly on Monday [Feb 27] the Minister noted that the... Read more of this article

Photos: Clyde Best Visits Clearwater School

Footballing legend Clyde Best’s surprise visit at Clearwater Middle School’s assembly on Monday enthralled students and staff alike. Mr. Best — one of the first Black players at a top-flight English club — was invited to speak as a highlight of the school’s Black History Month celebrations. He recounted his pioneering days... Read more of this article

Food Up 10.4% Annually, Up 1.8% Monthly

The average cost of eggs went up 50.3%, ice cream went up 21.1% and bread went up 19.0% on a year to year basis; while on a month to month basis, the average cost of lettuce increased by 40.9%, green peppers went up 20.1% and cantaloupes went up 7.9%. This is according to the recently released November Consumer Price Index which said that on an overall... Read more of this article

BMA Successful In British Steamship Petition

The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has successfully petitioned the Supreme Court to wind up British Steamship Protection and Indemnity Association [Bermuda] Limited. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] has successfully petitioned the Supreme Court of Bermuda to wind up British Steamship Protection and Indemnity Association... Read more of this article

Olympian Hazel Clark Shares Running Tips

Three-time Olympian Hazel Clark – the BTA Director of Global Sales and Business Development – has shared five tips for running ahead of the Skyport Magic Mile. Maximize your closing speed Ms. Clark said, “Pick a point on the final stretch of the track to put on your “turbo boosters” speed surge. This will help you to maintain your... Read more of this article

BILTIR Hosts Networking Event At ReFocus

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] hosted a networking event for Long Term insurance and reinsurance professionals at the ReFocus conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 27. A spokesperson said, “The conference, which runs from February 26 to March 1, is jointly organised by the American Council of Life Insurers... Read more of this article

Smith & Augustus Compete In APGA Classic

Daniel Augustus and Camiko Smith began playing in the APGA Black History Month Classic at Indian Canyons Golf Resort in Palm Springs. This event is part of the 2023 Advocates Professional Golf Association [APGA] Tour season. Smith ended the first round at 5-under par 67, he is T4th, two strokes off the leaders Kevin Hall, and Quinn Riley, while Augustus... Read more of this article

Tennis: Bermuda Takes On Dominican Republic

The Junior Davis Cup pre-qualifying tournament for the Caribbean and Central American region got underway, with the Bermuda team taking on the Dominican Republic. Bermuda fell in their opening Group E match 2 – 1 on court six. Zach McGuire took on Alvaro Perez in the opening match, with McGuire falling 6-1, 6-0. Vincent Boisvert then took to the court... Read more of this article