At 10, Lowdru Robinson was amazed to learn his grandmother was white. Until a classmate called her a “white codfish”, he’d never thought about it.
“She was just grandma,” said the 81-year-old.
And in segregated Bermuda, he found it difficult to reco...
The Caines Brothers and 5 Star Barbershop are again partnering to host their Back 2 School Extravaganza to give students a free haircut before they return to class.
According to spokeswoman Deshay Caines, the fifth annual event is set to take place t...
The Department of Health is reminding parents to monitor their children’s asthma as the start of the school year approaches.
A spokeswoman for the department urged parents to ensure regular daily use of preventer inhalers, in case they have not been ...
DATE: Sep 05, 2017 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Community Education & Development Programme will be holding Fall Term Registration from Monday, September 11 until Friday, September 22nd.
Classes offered range from college preparatory, island permaculture, vehicle maintenance, to carpentry, til...
DATE: Sep 04, 2017 | CATEGORY: Opinion Writer | AUTHOR: Nothing to do in Bermuda?
Greater productivity and efficiencies at Hamilton docks have been key to Polaris Holding Company recording a full-year profit of $1.22 million.
It is the second consecutive year that the parent company of Stevedoring Services Ltd has posted positive ...
DATE: Sep 02, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local Business | AUTHOR: Scott Neil
Few drivers or riders on our narrow winding roads have not had the experience of having to take evasive action to avoid another motorist who appeared oblivious to the safety of themselves and others by displaying conduct that is contrary to basic rul...
David Burt pledged last night to examine the “historical injustices of stolen lands” and to get to the bottom of what happened during the airport protest on December 2 last year.
Delivering his first major speech as Premier at the Bermuda Industrial...
Preserve Marriage’s reinstatement as a charity has reignited questions over its funding, but Bermuda’s laws do not require the information to be disclosed.
The group, which is against same-sex marriage and civil unions, has never revealed its financi...
DATE: Sep 02, 2017 | CATEGORY: Same-Sex Marriage | AUTHOR: Sam Strangeways
“Altruism or selflessness is the principle or practice of concern for the welfare of others”
— Wikipedia.com
For years we have heard a number of comments specific to Bermudians’ joint community efforts. Two of them are “Bermudians only come together...
DATE: Sep 01, 2017 | CATEGORY: Opinion Writer | AUTHOR: Christopher Famous
Dear Sir,
The following is an open letter to government backbencher Wayne L. Furbert:
My name is Winston Godwin. My husband’s name is Greg DeRoche. We have actually never had the pleasure of meeting. We have crossed paths but have never talked. There...
DATE: Sep 01, 2017 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor |
