Keep Bermuda beautiful
November 26, 2009
Dear Sir,
Too right! The Queen hit the nail on the head when she recounted Sir Edward Richards' description of Bermuda:
"A land fetching and beautiful, which we must keep fetching and beautiful; a people renow...
December 3
Bermuda National Gallery will be holding a celebration of literature. Experience Bermuda literature through a collage of readers. From 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Bermuda National Gallery, City Hall. Entry $5 for members and $10 non-members...
The official Opening of the Youth Parliament of Bermuda took place at the Sessions House in Hamilton on 25th November 2009.
Acting as Youth Speaker of the House was Russell Lister; present were Youth Parliament President, Samuel Bean; Youth Premier, ...
The disparity in pay between black Bermudians and their non-Bermudian counterparts is one of the top priorities that needs addressing, it was concluded at the Bermuda Employers Council Annual General Meeting yesterday.
The event, which was held at th...
Kenneth Bascome was named the new Mayor of St. George's last night after defeating former mayor E. Michael Jones by 65 votes.
In the final tally, Mr. Bascome earned a total of 180 votes to Mr. Jones' 115. Five votes were spoiled.
An emotional Mr. Bas...
DATE: Dec 03, 2009 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Owain Johnston-Barnes
December 2
'Tools of the Trade' seminar will be held at the Bermuda Society of Arts from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Powerpoint talk: 'Sharpening Your Perceptual Vision' with Theresa Airey – a must for artists and art lovers alike. Members $10, non-members $...
Leading businessman Peter Everson yesterday challenged Government to ease its financial crisis by cancelling all its consultancies — saving $100 million a year.
Mr. Everson, the Chamber's Economic Division chairman, says that would be half the saving...
DATE: Dec 02, 2009 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Tim Smith
When it comes to healthcare in Bermuda, several wars need to be fought. Government last month released new ammunition for the battle against diabetes.
Physicians will be directed on exactly how to handle all their diabetic patients through guidelines...
Arrival figures are one thing
November 24, 2009
Dear Sir,
After reading the article under today's headline, "Tourist arrivals up 12 percent", I had to read it again three times to figure out what it all meant. Every quarter we get tourist/arrival sta...
Citizens with diabetes are to be issued with a 'diabetes passport' to help them keep track of their health.
Health Minister Walter Roban announced the move in the House of Assembly, saying it would highlight the care process for the disease.
It coinc...
