Author Archive: Bernews1

Victor Dodig Joins Bank of Butterfield Board

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [Aug.18] announced that Victor G. Dodig has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Dodig was nominated for appointment to the Board by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce [CIBC] to replace John Orr, as one of its two representatives on Butterfield’s 12-member Board. He was elected to the Board on 27... Read more of this article

Police Issue Warning On Credit Card Scam

The police issued an advisory on credit card scams, saying overseas fraudsters are attempting to buy expensive merchandise from local stores using stolen credit cards Detectives are aware of overseas con-artists attempting to purchase large quantities of expensive champagne, high-end china and crystal. The full statement is below: The Bermuda Police... Read more of this article

Commuters Urged To Use Ferries During Strike

Marine and Ports Services Department confirmed that all its commuter routes today [Aug.18] are operating as normal, and that throughout today, there was an additional unscheduled supplementary service operating between Hamilton and Dockyard to meet demands of visitors and residents. Department of Marine and Ports Services is advising people who normally... Read more of this article

Minister Lister Thanks Public For Help & Support

Minister of Transport Terry Lister today [Aug.18] extended his “profound thanks to the Bermudian public for their help and support last night and this morning in providing transportation for persons who have been left stranded by the bus strike.” The Minister said the “extraordinary efforts by all sectors of the community to help each... Read more of this article

Hospitals Board Receives $1.6 Million Donation

Bermuda Hospitals Board today thanked the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] for donating $1.6 million towards vital hospital equipment, including a new 128-slice CT scanner. Other equipment includes a Radiant Warmer for Maternity, Ventilator for the Intensive Care Unit, an electro-coagulation machine for Dialysis water treatment and four dialysis... Read more of this article

Bermuda Futsal Federation To Launch

The Bermuda Futsal Federation (BFF) is pleased to announce the introduction of Futsal (5-a-side indoor football) in Bermuda. Mr. Peter Sousa, Co-ordinator, of the Bermuda Futsal Federation, said, “The introduction of Futsal to Bermuda is exciting as Futsal is widely recognized as the best development system for the traditional 11-a-side game. The... Read more of this article

Live Blogging: Bus Strike Day #1

[Updating - scroll to bottom for latest] This morning [Aug.18] Bermuda commuters are dealing with buses being off the road, following a strike by bus operators which was called late yesterday afternoon. The strike was predicated by the Ministry firing a bus driver who refused to take a drug test five times after being involved in an accident. Update... Read more of this article

Retail Sales Fall 2.7% In June 2011

Retail sales in June 2011 declined by 2.7% below the $93.1 million recorded in June 2010. Consumer demand weakened for five of the seven retail sectors. Motor vehicles stores experienced the largest decline recording a 24.9% drop in sales. In contrast, retailers of service stations and apparel stores recorded increases of 7% and 3.3%, respectively.... Read more of this article

BHB Hyperbaric International Assessment

Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces that the Hyperbaric Medicine Department at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH), which treats patients with a range of complex wounds as well as divers who suffer from ‘the bends’, has passed an International Risk Assessment on the hyperbaric chamber and its systems. The Divers Alert Network (DAN)... Read more of this article

Government to Match African Famine Appeal

The Bermuda Government today [Aug.18] announced that it will join and support the Bermuda Red Cross in its Horn of Africa Famine Appeal by matching community donations up to a maximum of $50,000. Millions of people are facing a hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa, as the worst drought in the region for sixty years withers crops and kills livestock.... Read more of this article

Private Cars Flying Pink & Blue Ribbons

This morning [Aug.18] some private cars are flying pink & blue ribbons to signify they are willing to help transport others while the buses are on strike. Demco Florists on South Road in Devonshire are handing out ribbons for free today in support of the movement, which is being organized online via a Facebook page. Demco opened their doors at... Read more of this article

Today: Rally Against Bus Drivers Strike

A Facebook event has been posted calling for a rally against the bus drivers strike from 12:30pm – 2:30pm today [Aug.18] at City Hall. The event text says, “Its time to show the Brother Chris Furbert, and the Bus Drivers that we are tired of their antics and their view that they can hold this island hostage at any given time. “I implore... Read more of this article