Category: News
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
BPS: Two People Injured In Ferry/Spirit Collision
An 18-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man both sustained “non-life threatening injuries” in the collision involving a ferry and the Spirit of Bermuda on Friday night, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “It now appears that two persons, believed to be an 18-year-old Pembroke woman and a 25-year-old Pembroke man,... Read more of this article
Photos: Students First Day Back To School
Bermuda’s students returned to school this morning [Sept 11], with the crowds of children including both little ones enjoying their very first day at “big school”, and older students returning to their studies following the conclusion of summer break. Parents, guardians, students and teachers alike were beaming with excitement and nervousness... Read more of this article
Arrest: Burglaries & Attempted Handbag Snatch
A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a spate of burglaries, and a 50-year-old man has also been arrested in connection with an attempted handbag snatch that occurred on Saturday afternoon. Man Arrested in Connection With Burglaries A police spokesperson said, “A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a spate of... Read more of this article
BCHC Now Providing 3-D Mammography
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre has become the first facility in Bermuda to provide 3-D mammography or digital breast tomosynthesis. “3-D mammography technology makes breast cancers easier to see in dense breast tissue. The procedure is very similarly to a conventional digital screening mammogram,” the Centre explained. “Tomosynthesis... Read more of this article
Photos: Robertson’s Re-Opens After Fire
Following the September 2 fire that caused extensive damage – including the roof collapsing – at the Robertson’s Drug Store building in St. George’s, the business has re-opened to the public. While the building still needs major repairs they were able to open the lower level of the store, with the owners and staff working extremely... Read more of this article
Jose A “Potential Threat,” Weakening Forecast
As of their latest update at 6am this morning [Sept 11], the Bermuda Weather Service continues to state that Hurricane Jose is a “potential threat to Bermuda,” while the NHC confirmed that Jose has weakened to a Category 2, and said “steady weakening is forecast.” The BWS said Hurricane Jose’s closest point of approach... Read more of this article
Pink Café: Serving Food For A Worthy Cause
Growing up with a mother and grandmother who loved to cook, Lynette Mills started experimenting in the kitchen at a young age. In her teen years she shadowed the chef at the Jolly Lobster Restaurant at Mermaid Beach, a busy hotel where her mother worked as Maître D; by age 17 she was determined to enter the hospitality industry full time and later... Read more of this article
