Author Archive: Bernews1

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

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Everest

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “aa-” of Everest Re Group Ltd.’s (Everest Re) (Bermuda) reinsurance and insurance subsidiaries. Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the ICRs of “a-” of Everest Re and Everest Reinsurance Holdings Inc. (Delaware). A.M. Best also has... Read more of this article

Corporation Workers Issue 21-Day Strike Notice

[Updated] With buses presently on strike and dockworkers on an overtime ban, another labour dispute continues to develop, with Corporation of Hamilton workers issuing a 21-day notice of industrial action. Workers have filed notice due to their displeasure over the firing of two of their collegues, one being Michael Pond, whose story of being fined after... Read more of this article

OBA: It’s Time For Responsible Behaviour

Trevor Moniz, Shadow Minister for Justice and Attorney General, released a statement following yesterday [Aug.17] withdrawal of services by bus operators saying, “There is no apparent justification for this situation to deteriorate to the point that Bermuda is crippled by a transport strike. It’s time for responsible behaviour all around.” The... Read more of this article

Upcoming: National Dance Foundation Workshop

Five young men from the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School in New York will join 42 Bermuda dancers in a workshop production on Friday, August 19 that marks the culmination of Dance Bermuda 2011, a three-week intensive programme run by the National Dance Foundation of Bermuda in partnership with American Ballet Theatre (ABT). The workshop production... Read more of this article

18-Yr-Old Injured After Bike/Car Collision

Yesterday [Aug.16] a teenager was injured after his bike was involved in an accident with a car at the junction of Middle Road and Keith Hall Road, Warwick. He was transported to the hospital via ambulance, and his injuries are not considered to be serious. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:15pm on Tuesday August 16, Police responded to a... Read more of this article