PR appointment
Troncossi Public Relations has announced the appointment of Natalie Grimes as a senior account executive.
Prior to moving to Bermuda, she worked as an information officer with the UK Government's press agency, the Central Office of Inf...
Ephedra, the main ingredient in several weight-loss, bodybuilding and decongestant products has been the subject of much debate recently. Recently the Canadian Health regulatory agency, Health Canada requested a voluntary recall of a wide range of pr...
Retailers and services are failing customers a Government survey has revealed.
The poll of 400 consumers found anger over high prices and customer care with Cable/TV and radio companies being particularly to blame.
Community Affairs and Sport Ministe...
When James Richardson's mother suggested piano lessons the seven year old responded with a firm "no."
Four years later he reversed his decision and accepted her offer, which turned out to be a very smart move because he is now a professional pianist ...
January 23, 2002
Dear Sir,
Today's Royal Gazette reports that the Civil Service Head has "started a new training initiative to ensure Bermudians [are skilled and trained to take senior positions in Government." Compare your story of January 21st. It ...
Education Minister Paula Cox's vision of a public school system which is the first choice of the community and equal to or better than the private schools is both laudable and correct.
It is the Government's obligation to ensure that public schools p...
Education Minister Paula Cox is hoping to introduce a rash of “radical” proposals to deal with discipline problems in public schools - and said she hoped a new facility for badly behaved children could soon be found.
In an exclusive interview with Th...
Joanne Brangman has always loved books and they are a large part of her life as she is Head Librarian of the Bermuda National Library.
She is very cheerful, knowledgeable and the kind of helpful person whose kindness puts you at instant ease.
Her dut...
Dr. Ellen Thrower knows a thing or two about risk. She has a PhD in risk management but she has also seen what risk is first hand as she both lives and works within a couple of blocks of the World Trade Center (WTC).
In the wake of September 11 Dr. T...
Winnifred Fostine-DeSilva, Bermuda’s first woman Collector of Customs, thrives upon her work and is extremely dedicated to her demanding position.
Her tall stance and calm demeanour give her a ‘presence’ — yet she is very approachable and always read...
