Health minister Jeanne Atherden said the Ministry had made some difficult decisions to improve efficiency, but they would be able to make do with a smaller budget.
Speaking at a press conference this morning, Ms Atherden noted that the budget for the...
DATE: Mar 01, 2017 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Owain Johnston-Barnes
Maxine Esdaille dreamt of becoming a nurse until a frank talk about blood changed her mind.
She then considered becoming a scientist, but didn’t receive much encouragement.
“Black women weren’t scientists in those days,” she said. “Someone so nicely ...
DATE: Feb 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Jessie Moniz Hardy
The ranks of the civil service have dropped by 12 per cent under the One Bermuda Alliance, compared with an increase of 20 per cent under the former administration, according to Michael Dunkley.
Speaking after Friday’s Budget, the Premier said the Go...
DATE: Feb 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Jonathan Bell
Bermuda could have a casino up and running in early 2018 if everything goes as planned, according to the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission.
Richard Schuetz, executive director at the commission, said a strategic plan on gaming was being developed, inc...
DATE: Feb 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Owain Johnston-Barnes
A combined total of 150 students and insurance professionals took part in speed networking sessions on three days last week.
Since 2014 the Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies has been holding these opportunities each February for high school se...
There is perhaps no project more fulfilling than one that is close to your heart, and that can have a positive impact on both your future and the world around you.
Students at Somersfield Academy had the opportunity to exhibit “personal projects” th...
DATE: Feb 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Sarah Lagan
February is Black History Month. Throughout this month The Royal Gazette will feature people, events, places and institutions that have contributed to the shaping of African history
Benjamin Banneker, free black, farmer, mathematician, and astronome...
Business confidence has grown over the past few months, a major survey has shown.
And Bermuda-only businesses outstripped their international counterparts in the optimism stakes.
Local business hit 105.9 in the second survey of last year, up 5.3 poin...
DATE: Feb 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Two big challenges to sustainable growth are debt — and, by implication, debt service — and rising inequality. This year’s Budget deals with both head-on.
To the first of these challenges, Bob Richards, the Minister of Finance, has made laudable pr...
Berkeley Institute principal Phyllis Curtis-Tweed is set to resign at the end of the academic year, the school’s governing body said.
According to a statement, she made the decision to resign in order to pursue another professional opportunity.
Dr Cu...
DATE: Feb 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Owain Johnston-Barnes
