Author Archive: Bernews1

‘Getting Back to A Viable Economy’

[Written by Sir John Swan and Larry Burchall] As stated in previous articles, in order to have a viable economy our National Workforce (NWF) needs to be at minimum 40,000. Below is a chart comparing the years 2008 when our NWF was over 40,000 and 2010 when it fell below 40,000 and the impact it has had on our economy. *The total NWF figure is arrived... Read more of this article

Final “Flu Express” On Saturday

The Department of Health sais that the final “Flu Express” will be held on Saturday November 5th in the car park of the Hamilton Health Centre, 67 Victoria Street, Hamilton. The cost is $10.00 per shot for adults and children aged 10 years and over, and free for seniors. A statement released by the Ministry said, “The flu express will enable... Read more of this article

Book Highlights Mural & Bermuda History

The National Museum of Bermuda has published a spectacular new book showcasing Bermudian artist Graham Foster’s mural at Commissioner’s House, Dockyard. The large-format edition, “Hall of History: Bermuda’s Story in Art” showcases the unprecedented 1,000-square-foot artwork in 208 dazzling, full-colour pages. With text by award-winning... Read more of this article

Braille Programme Launched In Schools

[Updated with photos] Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith this morning [Nov.3] inaugurated the new Braille Programme which will see Braille books provided at each level, and will serve to assist the 30 visually-impaired students in the Government School system. Based out of Prospect Primary School, the programme was supported by private sector firms... Read more of this article

Video/Text: OBA Leader’s Political Broadcast

[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance’s Craig Cannonier made his first political broadcast to Bermuda as Opposition Leader his evening [Oct.3]. In his speech – which is being carried as a paid political broadcast on TV – Mr Cannonier speaks on various matters including the economy, crime, education, future plans and more. Mr Cannonier... Read more of this article

Police Release Crime Statistics

10 guns and $48.85 million worth of drugs have been seized so far this year according to statistics released today [Nov.3] by the Bermuda Police Service. In addition to the 10 gun, there has also been 2 stun guns and 1 imitation firearm seized. So far this year, there has been 7 convictions for gun related crime and a further 16 people have been indicted... Read more of this article

Police: Imitation Firearm Handed In

This morning [Nov.3] a member of the public handed in an imitation firearm. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:15am on Thursday, November 3rd a member of the public attended Somerset Police Station and handed in an imitation firearm. The item was discovered during a cleanup of the Malabar Road, Sandys parish area.” “The imitation... Read more of this article

Endurance Launches New US Bond Operation

Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd., the Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, today announced that it has launched a new US bond operation, initially offering primary surety contract bond obligations to small construction contractors as well as court, license and permit bonds. This new business unit enhances... Read more of this article

Bexel Partnered On Grand Slam For Fifth Time

For the fifth consecutive year, Bexel provided on-site engineering support, portable solutions and fiber for the 2011 PGA Grand Slam of Golf played at Bermuda’s Port Royal Golf Course last month. California-based Bexel is the preeminent, world-wide provider of broadcast services to the television production industry. Turner Sports relied on Bexel’s... Read more of this article

New OBA Senators: Michael Fahy & Toni Daniels

[Updated with videos] The One Bermuda Alliance has named Michael Fahy and Toni Daniels as their new Senators this afternoon [Nov.3] to replace party leader Craig Cannonier and Dr. Kathy Michelmore. From left to right: Toni Daniels, Michael Fahy, OBA Leader Craig Cannonier, OBA Deputy Leader Sen. Michael Dunkley and OBA Chairman Thad Hollis: Mr. Cannonier... Read more of this article

XL Names Head Of Excess Casualty Business

To expand its Excess Casualty business globally, the XL Group’s North America Property & Casualty insurance unit announced the arrival of Lorraine Seib as President of its Excess Casualty team. Reporting to Seraina Maag, Chief Executive of XL’s North America Property & Casualty insurance group and based in New York, Ms Seib will... Read more of this article

Furbert/Shakir Replaced By Rabain/Ingham

[Updated with videos] Government Senators Laverne Furbert and Cromwell Shakir have been dropped from the Upper House, and replaced by political newcomers Diallo Rabain and A.L. Vince Ingham. Mr Ingham is the President and CEO of Ascendant Group Limited, the parent company of operating companies BELCO, Bermuda Gas & Utility Company Limited, PureNERGY,... Read more of this article