Global insurance broker Marsh and reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter presented more than 20 themed gift baskets to patients at P.A.L.S. Cancer Care in Bermuda to help celebrate Cup Match. This was the second year the companies took part in this initiat...
Attorney General Kim Wilson says she's prepared to put herself forward as an MP in any constituency that needs a new Progressive Labour Party candidate.
Senator Wilson has already announced she's put herself forward to replace long-serving Walter Lis...
The 5th International Carers Convention was held in July in Leeds, UK, with delegates from every continent sharing their knowledge. I presented on a global initiative to bring a human rights perspective to caregiving, but more on that another time. F...
Senators have warned that Bermudians should tread carefully before taking money out of their pension funds for emergency purposes.
The National Pension Scheme Amendment Act 2010 was passed yesterday in the Upper House.
It allows Bermudians in need to...
The Montpelier Re Foundation was so impressed with the quality of applicants for its scholarship that it awarded two instead of one.
The applicants who stood out to the scholarship committee were Alisha Gabriel and Kimberly Fisher, who were each awar...
DATE: Aug 03, 2010 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Jonathan Kent
This is one in an occasional series of reports by The Associated Press examining why — four decades and $1 trillion after Richard Nixon declared war on drugs — the U.S. and Mexico continue to fight a losing battle.
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — It's p...
Upper Crust has apologised to patrons affected by a software glitch which caused nine months of food bills to be taken out of their bank accounts at once.
Restaurant owner Marico Thomas said the problems began last September and only affected Upper C...
An officer within the Ministry of Education is confident the launch of the Cambridge International Curriculum will be a success.
Terry Cox has been working with public school teachers toward the implementation of the new curriculum in September.
She ...
DATE: Aug 02, 2010 | CATEGORY: Other |
What to celebrate, Premier?
July 14, 2010
Dear Sir,
I wonder what notable features of the Premier's tenure will be "celebrated" by the "Farewell Gala" in September to mark his departure from government in October?
Will it be his first remarkable act ...
Faster speed limit
July 27, 2010
Dear Sir,
I agree with Mr. Bill Nearon for what he said about punishing cell phone drivers by increasing the fine to $750. However, I feel the fine should go up to $800. After all, if there are people who will overspe...
