10711 results returned for search: "" category "News" author Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Hospitality Institute is looking for the best and brightest businesses in the industry for their second annual Moongate Awards.
BHI CEO Karla Lacey said: “These awards recognise and promote organisational excellence within the Hospitality...
DATE: Jan 14, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Tourism
|
AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former Opposition leader Kim Swan has continued his calls for the issue of gaming to be decided by referendum following a statement by Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell.
Mr Crockwell said abandoning the promised referendum on gaming was the right choi...
DATE: Jan 13, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Popular musician and teacher Douglas Frith passed away this weekend at the age of 81.
Born in London, Mr Frith performed with star artists including Tom Jones and Englebert Humperdinck before coming to Bermuda in 1967.
While on the Island he continue...
DATE: Jan 13, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Dr Stanley Paris has been forced to abandon his effort to circumnavigate the globe as a result of injuries and damage to his yacht, Kiwi Spirit.
The 76-year-old retired physiotherapist set out from Bermuda in December with the goal of circumnavigatin...
DATE: Jan 13, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A total of 130 new recruits laced up their boots for their first day of service in the Bermuda Regiment today, including a record number of volunteers.
According to a Regiment spokesman, a total of 40 volunteers signed up to serve — half of whom are ...
DATE: Jan 13, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Hilda Marie Smith, believed to be the oldest Bermudian, died on Friday at the age of 106.
The only daughter of Edwin and Edna Smith, Ms Smith was born on October 21, 1907. Raised by her grandparents and her aunt, she developed a lasting love for musi...
DATE: Jan 13, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Lawyer Victoria Pearman has been appointed the next Ombudsman, replacing Ms Arlene Brock whose term of office finishes at the of this month.
Ms Pearman said yesterday that she was humbled by the appointment, and fully committed to the task at hand.
“...
DATE: Jan 11, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Commercial Immigration is a “red line” which should not be crossed, according to the Progressive Labour Party.
In the wake of Government announcing a public meeting on the controversial topic to be held next week, Walter Roban, the Shadow Minister of...
DATE: Jan 10, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Wesley Methodist Church has raised almost $2,700 in donations to support those impacted by a typhoon in the Philippines last year.
Representatives from the church said the congregation was able to raise $2,678 for typhoon relief through an appeal...
DATE: Jan 09, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Popular rugby player, coach and former political candidate Devrae Noel-Simmons has died at the age of 45.
Easily recognisable by both his large build and distinctive mohawk, the well known businessman and athlete was yesterday described as an avid co...
DATE: Jan 09, 2014
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
