Author Archive: Bernews1

Ministers: Accessibility Is Imperative

[Updated with video] While disabled Bermudians have made progress in the local workplace in recent years, new Government measures are intended to eliminate any remaining physical restrictions impeding their success. Minister of Youth, Families & Sports Glenn Blakeney today [Nov.30] said upcoming legislation was intended to ensure the island’s... Read more of this article

Victory for PwC Bermuda in Madoff Case

Judge Richard M. Berman of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York yesterday [Nov.29] dismissed claims brought against PricewaterhouseCoopers Bermuda and others by investors who put money into funds subsequently invested with fraudster Bernard L. Madoff [pictured]. Plaintiffs had sued PwC Bermuda and more than 60 other defendants... Read more of this article

Arts Centre Project Launches Survey

The Bermuda Performing Arts Centre Project today [Nov.30] launched an online survey about the degree of usage a purpose-built facility would attract on an annual basis. Information gathered from the survey will help shape a proposed list of performance, rehearsal and administration spaces currently being drafted by Artec, the project’s New York-based... Read more of this article

Minister Spotlights Hospitality Jobs

Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Patrice Minors is encouraging unemployed individuals who want to work to sign up for the “Waiter/Server Retraining Programme”. The deadline for applicants is tomorrow [Dec. 1]. The programme which is a joint initiative between the Bermuda Hotel Association and the Restaurant Division of the Chamber of Commerce... Read more of this article

BFIS Hosts Intern Programme Reception

The Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies [BFIS] in conjunction with Associate Director of the Katie School of Insurance and Financial Services at Illinois State University [ISU] Debbie Babcock last night [Nov. 29] held a cocktail reception to thank all the people and companies who hosted the BFIS/ISU Intro-To-Insurance Summer Interns Programme.... Read more of this article

Attempted Murder Charges Dismissed

The Supreme Court today [Nov.30] dismissed attempted murder charges against 25-year-old Royunde Stevens Cyrus, on the grounds of insufficient evidence. In March of this year, then 16-year-old Jahrockia Smith-Hassell was shot three times; the first shot had missed, then he was subsequently hit in his back and in the leg as he was running away. Testifying... Read more of this article

CPS Insurance Elects New President

H. Russell Ives, president of Rose Pest Solutions in Troy, Michigan, has been elected president of the US pest control insurance group PestSure and CPS Insurance Co., Ltd., the Bermuda reinsurance company which is its financial arm. “It is indeed an honor to be selected for this responsibility, which has been so excellently carried out for many years... Read more of this article

Bermuda’s SeaDrill Bullish On Future

Seadrill’s newbuild semi-tender rig West Jaya was due to start work for BP late this month and another of the Bermuda company’s new harsh environment jackups, West Elara, should begin operations offshore Norway in December, on-line industry journal “Off-Shore” reports today [Nov.30]. The magazine — which covers trends and technology... Read more of this article

North Atlantic Drilling Issues Results

Bermuda’s North Atlantic Drilling reported its third quarter 2011 results today [Nov.30]. North Atlantic Drilling Limited was incorporated in Hamilton as a wholly owned subsidiary of Bermuda’s Seadrill Limited in February, 2011. Among the third quarter highlights were: North Atlantic Drilling generates third quarter 2011 EBITDA of US$142... Read more of this article

Registration Open: Hospitality Career Expo

The Bermuda Hospitality Institute will host its second annual Hospitality Career Expo at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess on Saturday, December 17th from 9am to 2pm. Building upon last year’s success, the BHI will be expanding their program for the 2011 Expo to encompass more age groups and different sectors of the industry. While some of the program... Read more of this article

Tomorrow: World AIDS Day

The Department of Health will be marking World AIDS Day 2011 tomorrow [Dec.1] by holding a Proclamation Ceremony on the steps of City Hall on this day at 11:45am to encourage the public to think about and act upon the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. The theme for World AIDS Day 2011 is ‘Getting to Zero’. After 30 years of the global fight against... Read more of this article

Kathmandu Charity’s Christmas Market

Bermuda’s Kathmandu Kids Club will be staging their annual KatKids Christmas Market on Friday [Dec. 2] from 5.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Mount Saint Agnes School Auditorium. The festive and exotic evening is organised by the Kathmandu Kids Club, a community fundraising group of dedicated volunteers who raise much needed funds for the Bermuda charitable... Read more of this article