NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Being the boss might mean more money and challenging work but it can also take a toll on physical and mental well-being, according to a Canadian study.
For years studies have shown people in lower-status jobs generally have...
Today is Wednesday, October 28, the 301st day of 2009. There are 64 days left in the year.
On this date:
In 1776, the Battle of White Plains was fought during the Revolutionary War, resulting in a limited British victory.
In 1886, the Statue of Liber...
United Bermuda Party leader Kim Swan is opening up discussion on topics such as gambling, Independence and race through his new website.
The embattled leader has launched the initiative as he prepares to square up with Shadow Finance Minister Bob Ric...
DATE: Oct 27, 2009 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Tim Smith
Support for Independence has grown slightly following a summer in which Bermuda's relationship with the UK has been thrown into the spotlight.
However, 66 percent of people remain opposed to splitting from Britain in The Royal Gazette's poll, carried...
DATE: Oct 26, 2009 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Tim Smith
Fears over the state of Bermuda's economy have doubled in recent months among gloomy headlines and large-scale redundancies.
A poll was commissioned by The Royal Gazette which was conducted earlier this month by Research.bm.
It showed the economy and...
Not just education
October 13, 2009
Dear Sir,
I refer to Mr. Crichlow's opinion in today's paper. It is not my intention to denigrate all Civil Servants here as I know many who are appropriately educated and experienced and more importantly, dedicat...
No one has ever questioned Premier Ewart Brown's political skills. He is a master of the sound bite and has an innate ability to enthuse his supporters.
The build-up to his speech last week to the Island is a case in point. Whether it was deliberate ...
We are also redoubling our efforts to try to persuade the US government to reopen and renegotiate the clean-up of Morgan's Point. We will keep you apprised of our progress.
On another front, we are committed to working with the US State Department to...
I am taking the opportunity to speak with you this evening about a number of thoughts and ideas that, hopefully, will be meaningful to all who care about Bermuda. Thank you for taking the time to listen.
As we have all observed at some point or other...
The following is the full text of Premier Ewart Brown's televised speech.
I am taking the opportunity to speak with you this evening about a number of thoughts and ideas that, hopefully, will be meaningful to all who care about Bermuda. Thank you for...
