This is the 100th column in this series, so by now you are all no doubt extremely rich. The next question, then, is to how to enrich our children. A couple of weeks ago, I debated the introduction of teaching money, and invited comments. Several were...
It has become widely known that my next book, titled CHAMP! The One and Only Alma Hunt, is due to be published in a matter of weeks. It documents highlights of Alma's wide and varied career.
The Champ Hunt tale is one of the most incredible success s...
Daily doses of hamburgers, french fries and countless bags of chips took their toll on Marylee Watson.
But after receiving the wake-up call of all wake-up calls being told she has diabetes Mrs. Watson has turned her life around by shedding 70 pounds ...
Though cartoons usually bring comic relief, a cartoon launched by the Department for National Drug Control (DNDC) has a more serious message attached.
The 15-minute film, based on the true story of 21-year-old Vince Petit, called "The boy who was swa...
The Fairmont Hamilton Princess held a celebratory ceremony to mark the final work week for 28 Bermudian students involved in its 2007 Fairmont Summer Work Experience Programme. Each student was presented a Certificate of Completion by the department ...
Adventurers of Bermuda: Diane Brangman hugs her 17-year-old daughter Rayanne Brangman after the Bermuda Spirit tied up at Penno’s Wharf, St. George’s yesterday. Below, Education Minister Randolph Horton congratulated the crew for their performance du...
The Bank of Bermuda Foundation yesterday awarded $717,000 in scholarships to 20 university students.
Philip Butterfield, Bank of Bermuda CEO, reminded the winners of the annual award programme that they were the future of the country, and urged them ...
The National Dance Foundation of Bermuda's (NDFB) third annual international summer intensive, DanceBermuda, is now underway in the dance facilities of the Bermuda High School for Girls.
As always, the prestigious three-week programme was launched wi...
Taxes could be cut on healthy foods and increased on fatty ones as part of a drive to tackle an alarming rise in obesity and related illnesses.
The move, aimed at giving people an extra incentive to ditch junk food, is one of a raft of recommendation...
DATE: Aug 09, 2007 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Tim Smith
The Healthy Weight Action Plan, unveiled by Health Minister Michael Scott yesterday, lists the following recommendations for a less obese Bermuda:
• Reformulate taxation structure to favour healthy foods over unhealthy foods
• Schools to implement nu...
