February 10, 2009
THE Minister of Tourism, Dr. E. Brown paints a wonderful picture of the state of tourism in Bermuda when in reality, our tourism is the worst it has ever been. How long can he continue to hoodwink us into believing his spin?
NOT FAL...
A FORMER St. Brendan's nurse who now works with special needs students has been awarded this year's International Excellence Award for Teachers in Early Childhood Education by a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping families save for college.
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When Alfred Birdsey first took up painting – believed to be at the age of 16 – he could never have imagined that today he would be regarded as one of Bermuda's greatest 20th century artists.
Nor could E. Michael Jones have foreseen that when he began...
The annual schools exhibition at the Bermuda Society of Arts is, as usual, overcrowded with works of art of all kinds, each vying for attention. This requires much concentration and time, on the part of each viewer, for the walls are, densely packed,...
February 12
Centre on Philanthropy Recession-Proof Your Annual Campaign. AFP Teleconference. Charities House 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. For all events call 236-7706 or e-mail lindell@centreonphilanthropy.org.
The Bermuda Diabetes Association is hosting Hous...
February 11
Bermuda Zoological Society Two-part evening lecture 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., David Wingate: Introduction to native and endemics and how to use them in a garden setting. Open to everyone, but space is limited. To register, please e-mail Lis...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Mothers can pass along their experiences to their children without even trying, researchers reported in a surprising study last week that showed baby mice could inherit the benefits of "education" that their mothers received be...
When it comes to reading, all the promotional campaigns in the world can't measure up to the power of the family.
This was the word from American reading expert Patricia Edwards, president of the International Reading Association, who was on the Isla...
Dear Annie: I would like your advice about my parents, who are in their 70s. Mom and Dad survive off a small amount of Social Security. Unfortunately, they are addicted to buying lottery tickets.
I've seen stacks of $10 tickets, many of which are mai...
It's no surprise
February 10, 2009
Dear Sir,
Why does it seem such a surprise to Rolfe Commissiong that people do not wish to join the PLP, regardless of rhetoric? Why would one want to join when the PLP seems incapable of keeping a timely set of boo...
