Peter Everson said: “Bermuda always prospers when other countries face uncertainty,” pointing to the US War of Independence; US Civil War, First World War and Second World War, all of which provided economic benefits to the Island, primarily in its r...
DATE: Sep 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: International Business | AUTHOR: Rebecca Zuill
Quadriplegic Luke Caines’ dream of leaving a hospital ward for geriatric patients after 40 years has moved a step closer thanks to the generosity of the community.
For Summerhaven — the purpose-built home for people in wheelchairs — has received $20,...
The Bermuda Hospitals Board has defended the quality of care quadriplegic Luke Caines has received during his 40 years at the Continuing Care Unit, claiming that he does not have any bed sores, is allowed to wait outside the CCU elevator to greet peo...
DATE: Aug 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Gareth Finighan
There’s probably no more exciting, yet scary a time, in a young adult’s life then the day they leave home to venture off to university.
On the one hand there’s the fear of the unknown as they find themselves having to start over in a new country, at...
August 7, 2014
Dear Sir,
The time has truly come for people of goodwill to let their voices be heard. There is a saying, “call a spade a spade!”
It is very interesting yet hardly surprising that individuals who have played absolutely no role in the...
DATE: Aug 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor |
Two charities are better off to the tune of almost $5,000 each thanks to the fundraising efforts of a local law firm over Cup Match.
Appleby staff formed two teams — St George’s and Somerset — to compete in a number of fundraising competitions in the...
DATE: Aug 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Gareth Finighan
The last battles fought between Britain and America had their origins in Bermuda 200 years ago this month.
A massive fleet under the command of Vice-Admiral Alexander Cochrane left the island in August 1814 headed for Chesapeake Bay to crack down on ...
DATE: Aug 08, 2014 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
So, it’s nearly time to leave the nest and get out in to the great wide world. Get ready for a bit of a shock. You’re not top of the tree anymore, you’re the bottom, a freshman, the lowest of the low.
Have no fear though, if you want, this can be the...
Taste 141 invite you to start off your weekend with live music from Outta Bounds on Friday, August 8th. The band will be performing from 7pm until 10pm and there is no cover charge. For more information, or reservations, call 292-0777.
Fill your plat...
DATE: Aug 07, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion Writer | AUTHOR: Nothing to do in Bermuda?
July 17, 2014
Dear Sir,
I’m going to start off by stating that it is (or rather should be) common knowledge that in the past lands were wrongfully taken in the Tucker’s Town area. I don’t think anybody will, in today’s society, condone such and I wou...
DATE: Aug 04, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor |
