Author Archive: Bernews1

$27.37 Million For Ministry of Legal Affairs

The Ministry of Legal Affairs budget allocation for fiscal year 2013/14 is $27.37 million, a $837,000 increase from last year, Attorney General Mark Pettingill said today [Feb 28]. This budget allocation primarily reflects expenditure for salaries and operating expenses within the Ministry. The 2013/14 budget is allocated as follows: Ministry of Legal... Read more of this article

Minister Dunkley Addresses STEP Conference

Earlier today [Feb 28], the Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley gave the opening address at the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners [STEP] conference held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. This year’s conference theme is “Securing Our Future”. On behalf of the Premier, the Minister welcomed the participants indicating that the... Read more of this article

32 People Affected By Gastroenteritis Outbreak

A total of 32 people have now been affected by the outbreak of gastroenteritis on KEMH’s Gordon Ward and infection prevention measures are still in place, the Bermuda Hospital Board [BHB] confirmed today [Feb 28]. “Gordon Ward continues under current strict precautions, including enhanced cleaning practices, visitor restrictions, and restrictions... Read more of this article

Man Jailed For Threatening His Mother & Police

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Feb 28], Paul Williams was jailed for five months after previously pleading guilty to threatening his mother and the police. The Court previously heard that Williams had gone to his mother — who was at a seniors home — and demanded money from her. When his mother refused, Williams became aggressive and... Read more of this article

Photos: KBB 2012 Appreciation Award Winners

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] announced the recipients of its 2012 Appreciation Awards on Tuesday [Feb 26] at the charity’s Annual General Meeting in the Botanical Gardens Visitor Centre. Minister of Public Works Trevor Moniz presented the KBB Appreciation Awards and thanked the recipients for taking personal responsibility for keeping their communities... Read more of this article

AME Church To Host Annual Conference

The Bermuda Annual Conference of the AME churches welcomes their Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Gregory G.M. Ingram [pictured] Presiding Prelate of the First District of the AME church, and Episcopal Supervisor Rev. Dr. Jessica Kendall Ingram to their first Annual Conference here in Bermuda. This is the 127th session of the Bermuda Annual Conference of the AME... Read more of this article

‘Business Lifecycle In A Challenging Economy’

Capital G and Deloitte, in association with the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, will present a three-part workshop series, “The Lifecycle of a Business in a Challenging Economy”, during March. Each workshop will provide insight and guidance for mid-sized business owners looking to maximise value at different stages of a company’s life cycle. Hosted... Read more of this article

Canopius CEO Susan Patschak To Step Down

Canopius Group Limited today confirmed that Susan Patschak, Chief Executive Officer of Canopius Bermuda has decided to step down from this position with effect from 31 May 2013. This move is driven by her decision to assume a new role within the US insurance industry. Stephen Hartwig [pictured], Senior Vice President, Canopius Underwriting Bermuda Limited... Read more of this article

Michael Schrum Appointed To Ascendant Board

Ascendant Group Limited announced that Michael L. Schrum has been appointed to the Board of Directors. Reginald S. Minors, Chairman, said, “Mr. Schrum brings fresh perspective and vast experience to the Board. We are delighted that he is joining us and confident that his expertise will help Ascendant Group to grow, diversify and add value for the... Read more of this article

47-Year-Old Man Denies Racial Harrassment

A 47-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Feb 28] with the Court hearing allegations he harassed a Filipino national by leaving human feces on the grounds of her residence. Carlos Astwood pleaded not guilty to charges alleging racial harassment of a Filipino national who is resident in Bermuda. Astwood also pleaded not guilty to... Read more of this article

Women’s Forum: ‘Work Place Upward Mobility’

The Bermuda’s Working Women Organization will host a Women’s Forum entitled ‘Upward Mobility in the Work Place and Diversity & Fairness in the Work Place’ from 6.00pm -8.–pm on 7 March 2013. The guest speaker will be Paulette Brown, and the forum will take place in the XL Building Conference Room on Bermudiana Road. Related... Read more of this article

Brian Duperreault To Head SAGE Commission

[Updated w/PLP comment] Insurance executive Brian Duperreault will head the new Spending and Government Efficiency [SAGE] Commission, Finance Minister Bob Richards announced this morning [Feb 28]. The other members of the Commission will be Kim White, Kenneth Dill, Peter Hardy, Kathy Duffey and Don MacKenzie. Minister Richards said the Commission’s... Read more of this article