PORT OF SPAIN (Reuters) — With parades, exhibits and fireworks in colourful Caribbean style, the twin island nation of Trinidad and Tobago celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence from Britain this year.
The prosperous oil-rich nation in the s...
A Pembroke teenager now has increased mobility after receiving a power wheelchair from local organisations.
Jaime Brangman, 18, of St Monica’s Road, received the wheelchair in late August as a joint donation from BF&M and The Committee of 25.
Mr Bran...
September 7 and 8
Circuit Theatre Players presents ‘Camwood on the Leaves’ by Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka with tickets $30 at 8pm at City Hall Theatre. Tickets available at www.bdatix.bm, All Wrapped Up in the Washington Mall and Fabulous Fashions in...
Hurricanes and tropical storms have played a major part in the history of Bermuda, from the shipwreck of the Sea Venture to the devastating impact of Hurricane Fabian.
Havana-Bermuda Hurricane: October 1926
The most devastating storm ever recorded o...
DATE: Sep 06, 2012 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Owain Johnston-Barnes
Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush has denied reports that budget approval conditions imposed by the UK Government amount to stripping him of some of his Finance Minister responsibilities.
In a statement issued to Cayman Islands media, the Premier c...
For a decade or so in my wayward youth, the family of “Sewing Machine” Harris lived on Point Finger Road, formerly the more illustrious Springfield Avenue, perhaps one of the first modern subdivision developments in Bermuda. Our old home is now a med...
Butterfield Bank has few friends with the imposition of a new $1 a month fee to hold a savings account.
And seniors advocacy organisation Age Concern, while pleased that at least some of its members won’t be affected, is calling on the bank to recons...
A former police sergeant described how his life changed after he narrowly escaped death during a mission in Kosovo four years ago.
Jeff Baron served 13 months in the war-torn country as part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations from January ...
Hotelier John Jefferis has been presented with an award recognising his contributions to Trinidad and Tobago’s tourism industry.
The award is part of a series of initiatives by the government of Trinidad and Tobago to celebrate the country’s 50th ann...
Hi folks,
There are but a few weeks left of boating season so you had better make the most of it before it’s gone. Luckily, there are four cruise options in this post alone that are coming up in September. Here’s what’s happening in Bermuda:
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DATE: Aug 30, 2012 | CATEGORY: Opinion Writer | AUTHOR: Nothing to do in Bermuda?
