Category: News
Butterfield Adjust Rates Following Fed Increase
The Bank of Butterfield announced that, in step with yesterday’s 25 basis point increase in the US Federal Funds Rate, the Bank is adjusting its interest rates on loans and fixed-term deposits. Deposit Rates The Bank said, “To provide customers with the opportunity to earn higher returns on Bermuda dollar and US dollar deposits, rates paid... Read more of this article
BTA Chairman & CEO Issue Joint Statement
Following the contrasting statements from the Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO and Board which were followed by comments from the Tourism Minister expressing his “disappointment with Mr. Dallas’ unauthorized statement,” BTA Board Chairman Paul Telford and CEO Kevin Dallas issued a short joint statement about the “way forward”... Read more of this article
Photos: Clearwater Choir Performs At Princess
Clearwater Middle School’s Choir paid a visit to Hamilton Princess & Beach Club to express their gratitude for the efforts of “The Pink Squad” – a team of volunteers from the hotel – in helping to update the school’s music room. The choir sang a selection of Christmas carols and performed instrumentals of seasonal favourites, led by... Read more of this article
Ministry: 23 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 14] with twenty-three bus runs cancelled. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 3 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 3 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry:... Read more of this article
BPS Issue Christmas Crime Prevention Advisory
The Bermuda Police Service has reminded the public to be vigilant saying “that as we are already in the festive season we want to remind homeowners, shoppers and business owners & staff to be extremely vigilant in an effort to minimizing the risk of becoming a victim of crime; which as we know increases during this time of the year.” Acting... Read more of this article
American Group Urges Governor To “Veto” Bill
The U.S. based Human Rights Campaign has urged the Governor of Bermuda “to veto legislation passed by the Bermuda Parliament repealing marriage equality,” saying that “if the measure becomes law, the British overseas territory will become the first territory in the world to take away the right of same-sex couples to marry.” Domestic... Read more of this article
Video: America’s Cup Documentary Part #3
“This is Part 3 of a nine-part series walking you down memory lane of Bermuda’s 35th America’s Cup and revealing behind the scenes insights from Bermudians who were involved in planning and preparing the event.”, the ACBDA said. “You’ll hear how they were nervous in the planning stages, wondering ‘could we deliver’ and ‘had... Read more of this article
Rainbow Alliance Respond To Bill Passing
“To reverse marriage equality — which the courts decided was a service under the Human Rights Act — is a gross miscarriage of justice,” the Rainbow Alliance of Bermuda said, adding that “this fight has been long but we know that ultimately, love will win.” Domestic Partnership Act Passes In House & Senate The Domestic... Read more of this article
HRC: ‘Erosion of Human Right Protections’
“Bermuda gained the shameful honor of being the first jurisdiction to allow marriage equality and then remove and replace it with legislation that is aimed clearly at being separate and unequal,” the Bermuda Human Rights Commission said, adding that “we must stem the attacks and erosion of Human Rights that has been pervasive over... Read more of this article
BHEC: “A Win For Bermuda’s Health System”
The Bermuda Health Council said they are “elated at the passing of the Health Insurance Amendment Act 2017,” saying the “passing of this Act will now ensure that all dialysis treatments are covered by the Mutual Reinsurance Fund.” “This will increase efficiencies in payment and reduce health costs by consolidating expenditure... Read more of this article
Teachers Union: “Step In The Right Direction”
The Bermuda Union of Teachers President welcomed a plan outlining the future development of education in Bermuda, saying that “we are committed to making sure that Plan 2022 succeeds because we want our young children to succeed.” Recently, Education Minister Diallo Rabain unveiled Plan 2022 pledging it would “not sit on the shelf”,... Read more of this article
PLP C15′s Hamper Drive & Children’s Party
Deputy Premier Walter Roban is celebrating 10 years as an elected MP for Pembroke East, and with the help of party members and supporters, he is holding events this upcoming weekend to give back to the community. A PLP spokesperson said, “The Hon. Walter H. Roban JP Deputy Premier, Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs is, this month, celebrating... Read more of this article
