Category: News
Column: Is It Time To Start Downsizing?
[Written by Carla Seely] Imagine that glorious day when your children have grown into adults and the “Bank of Mum and Dad“ has finally closed for good. Now imagine your house is free of clutter, you have a nice healthy balance in your pension and investments and, most importantly, you just handed in your notice at work because you are ready to... Read more of this article
Fairmont Southampton ‘Temperature Guarantee’
Fairmont Southampton is now offering a money-back guarantee for weather conditions, with the hotel saying if the daytime temperature does not reach at least 71F from November until December 2017, or 63F from January until March 2018, the hotel room for that night will be free. The hotel’s announcement said, “For vacation from November 2017... Read more of this article
Circus Arts Workshops To Launch September 22
The launch of a local circus arts collective aimed at “fostering local talent and international collaboration” will see a series of workshops launch on September 22. A spokesperson said, “Formed through a partnership between two local businesses, Kinetix – Natural Movement Ltd. and La Garza Bermuda, Cirqle is gearing up to offer... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 12th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Arrests made in connection with burglaries and an attempted handbag snatch, pension benefit payments to be released earlier this week, 18-year-old woman & 25-year-old man sustain non-life threatening injuries in the ferry/Spirit collision, Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre to provide 3-D mammography, students heads back to school, Raleigh Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos: Raleigh Bermuda Welcome Back Alumni
On Saturday [Sept 9], Raleigh Bermuda, along with Minister Lovitta Foggo and Minister Zane DeSilva, welcomed back their five newest members of the our Raleigh Bermuda Alumni: Asanté Darrell, Sarzjae Minors, Andrea Burrows, Keisha Butterfield and Donnikae Baker. A spokesperson said, “We welcomed, along with Minister Lovitta Foggo and Minister... Read more of this article
Bermudians In Florida On Aftermath Of Irma
[Written by Don Burgess] Several Bermudians in Florida are dealing with no electricity issues, but are happy that was the worst they had to handle from Hurricane Irma. Ki-Juan and Courtney Minors are dealing with no power by playing board games to pass the time. The couple lives in Wellington, which is 20 minutes west of West Palm Beach. Kerrie Thomsen... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Sept 11 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Premier Opens Bermuda Captive Conference
Speaking at the opening of the Bermuda Captive Conference at the Fairmont Southampton today [Sept 11], Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt extended a welcome to visitors and residents, and thanked them for their commitment to “maintaining our position as the top global captive jurisdiction.” Premier Burt said, “On behalf of the... Read more of this article
Graduate Trainees Join Bank Of Butterfield
Recquel Furbert, Erik Simmons, and Lateefah Caines have joined the Bank of Butterfield 2017 Graduate Trainee Programme, which offers Bermudian university/college graduates the opportunity to acquire the skills and expertise they need to succeed in the financial services industry. Working closely with experienced bankers, Trainees will gain real-world... Read more of this article
Photos: Premier & Minister Back To School Visits
This morning [Sept 11], Premier David Burt and Minister of Education & Workforce Development Diallo Rabain visited some of the island’s schools as the new school year gets underway, with students returning to school today after the summer break. A Government spokesperson said, “This morning, the Minister of Education and Workforce Development,... Read more of this article
Early Pension Payments Due To Potential Storm
The Department of Social Insurance advised that “last week a precautionary measure was taken to process pension benefit payments earlier than normal due to any likelihood of Hurricane Jose becoming a potential threat.” “Therefore, pension benefit payments will be paid earlier this week,” a spokesperson explained. “Benefits paid... Read more of this article
Audio: New Saltus Head Has Ambitious Agenda
The new Head at Saltus Grammar School has an ambitious agenda for her first term, which includes implementing a strategic planning process to guide the school’s priorities for the coming years. Deryn Lavell, whose 38-year career in education in Canada and the UAE, included the Headship of the prestigious Bishop Strachan School in Toronto, arrived... Read more of this article
