NEW YORK (AP) — Whatever impressions Pope Benedict XVI took away from his long weekend in New York may influence a big, upcoming decision — picking a successor to Cardinal Edward Egan as archbishop.
Speculating on the next leader of the New York Arch...
More than 2,500 people will walk, cycle, horseride and row the length of the Island today, all in the name of charity. The popular End-to-End challenge, which is now in its 21st year, has raised more than $2.5 million for good causes.
This year's eve...
Some 800 schoolchildren have been introduced to the game of golf in the past year thanks to financial contributions from local businesses, according to Bermuda Junior Golf Association (BJGA).
BJGA chairman Quinton Sherlock jr announced yesterday that...
THE Society for the Conservation and Study of Caribbean Birds (SCSCB], the largest single regional organisation devoted to wildlife conservation, is holding the 7th annual Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival (CEBF) until to May 22.
Using the theme "Tundr...
Education Minister Randy Horton claimed last night it was "unfair" to Bermudian students to make them sit crucial exams as early as 5.30 a.m. to prevent cheating.
Hundreds of students at CedarBridge Academy, the Berkeley Institute and Bermuda High Sc...
DATE: May 02, 2008 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Sam Strangeways
Valerie Dill asked her employer not to buy her a retirement gift — and to spend the money on books for her former school.
Mrs. Dill decided to do her bit for the drive to improve education by arranging for 160 books to be donated to Victor Scott Prim...
DATE: May 02, 2008 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Tim Smith
The pain never goes away, but for at least two families raising money in the name of their deceased loved ones provides some solace.
Ten years ago Penny Sampson heard the ambulances going to her son Ewan, who was thought to have just been pulling out...
Students sitting important exams next month are being told they'll have to take the tests at 6 a.m. due to strict new conditions to combat international cheating.
The punishing start time is likely to affect pupils at Bermuda High School for Girls, B...
DATE: May 01, 2008 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Sam Strangeways
Road visitor speaks
April 28, 2008
Dear Sir,
Having just returned from Bermuda and having been here numerous times I just have to comment on the road death situation.
The issue of speeding and aggressive driving are in your hands. I saw exactly no at...
A motivational speaker is bringing his act to Bermuda to inspire the Island's students to improve their writing skills. Erik Cork, a former writing instructor for the University of Houston, will perform Rap, Rhythm And Rhyme: Rebuilding The Writing F...
DATE: Apr 30, 2008 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Tim Smith
