Rotterdam in 1989, shipping chief Mr. William Brewer was nearly overcome with emotion.
The launch of the 387-foot vessel marked the fulfilment of his long-held dream for Bermudian control in the shipping business.
"It was probably the most moving day...
teaching award from the Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, where she teaches special education.
The Socrates Award "came as a nice surprise,'' said Dr. Lightbourne Bartley.
"It was for creativity in teaching.'' The former Friend...
to Mr. Harry Viera's sentence for firearms offences.
Last week Attorney General Mr. Walter Maddocks called the former MP's $4,000 fine "reasonable''.
He said Police could appeal if they wanted to -- but would have to consult with his office.
But acti...
nomination of a former American Footballer as ambassador to the Bahamas.
The decision to nominate Mr. Sidney Williams sparked heated discussion among some members of the US Congress.
But Dr. Brown believes there would have been no controversy had the...
named.
They will sit on the Environmental Authority which was formed under the Clean Air Act 1991.
Chairman is president of the BF&M Insurance Group Mr. Glenn Titterton.
Other members include Mr. Warren Brown; Dr. Gloria Frederick; Mrs. Sheila Nicoll...
were displayed in her store window.
Mrs. Diana Antonition, manager of The Body Shop (Bermuda) Ltd. in the Washington Mall, said she had two three-by-four-feet posters about AIDS up before the Christmas holiday.
The posters, which were provided by the...
tried out the Island's latest craze, bungee jumping.
While all the signs were that Bermuda's economy was rising steadily out of recession, the news of closure of the US and UK bases dampened spirits.
Sailors, too numerous to mention, found seas off t...
Bermuda Hospitals' Board discriminated against a black psychiatrist.
Ghanaian Dr. Isaac Ewusi-Mensah, who specialises in treatment of the mentally handicapped, filed the complaint last month after he was told that his contract at St. Brendan's would ...
Local charities have received more requests for help this year compared to last, The Royal Gazette has learned.
But spokespersons for the non-profit groups said they were able to meet the increase in demand due to public generosity.
Director of Seven...
Mention Planning to the average citizen and the hackles rise. Almost everyone, it seems, has an adverse opinion of the Government department responsible for approving most things to do with building and renovation on the Island.
But as planner Mrs. A...
