AS Bermuda's Cuban connections continue to cause controversy in some quarters, recent statements made by some Opposition figures and commentators have revealed how little is known locally about the culture and politics of the Caribbean country.
While...
WITH US Airways adding additional flights from Bermuda to Florida in May, it's not too early to start thinking about travel possibilities there.
Two flights will serve Fort Lauderdale, the other Orlando. Which means Caribbean cruises sailing from Flo...
March 17, 2004
Dear Sir,
Beware the "ideas of March" and Alex Scott's remarks!
Does he remember that he speaks for all of us when participating in serious events, such as the "Swearing In" of the New Chief Justice? What an embarrassing and disrespect...
About 200 students turned up to hear business leaders speak at the Concept U! Networking conference, yesterday.
Concept U! was born out of business guru Tom Peters' conference in November, 2002 and is supported by XL Capital, HSBC Bank of Bermuda and...
Bank of Bermuda CEO Philip Butterfield said the Island could see further expansion of its banking sector ? but it would not be a "free for all".
Mr. Butterfield, during a speech last week at the Financial Planning Association of Bermuda's winter meet...
Police have not yet closed the book on the death of a 41-year-old Warwick man, who was found dead in a house on Lorraine Drive, Warwick, at 7.15 a.m., yesterday. The body was discovered by a member of the public.
No further information will be given ...
Facts about Prospect plan
March 8, 2004
Dear Sir,
The recent controversy over the proposal to add 34 residential units at Prospect shows that housing is too important an issue to be left in the hands of politicians.
One can understand that the existi...
Premier Alex Scott took the opportunity to discuss Independence for Bermuda, when he met with Jamaica's Prime Minister P.J. Patterson last week.
And, according to a Government Press release, Mr. Scott has promised to keep Prime Minister Patterson, wh...
Too many potholes
Dear Sir:
The "scenic route" to Bermuda's South Shore Beaches is becoming more and more dangerous every day. There are deep potholes from Warwick Camp to past Elbow Beach Hotel entrance. A caller to Shirley's radio talk show defende...
Setting a good example
March 4, 2004
Dear Sir,
After surviving the depressing outcome of island Independence from one of the oldest, Haiti, to more modern failures, it was a ray of sunshine to read of the success story of a small community very simil...
