Archive for February 26th, 2010

2010 Budget: Full Statement

2010 Budget: Full Statement

Below is the full statement of the 2010/11 budget from The Ministry of Finance. It was presented on Friday February 26, by the Hon. Paula Cox, the Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier. For just a quick view of revenue and expenditure, see 2010 Budget Explained Via Charts.. For increased clarity click ‘Full Screen’ on the top right hand... Read more of this article

2010 Budget Explained Via Charts

2010 Budget Explained Via Charts

If you are too pressed for time to sift through the entire thirty nine page budget report, take a birds eye view of the main aspects of spending and revenue with the charts below. The budget was presented on Friday February 26, by the Hon. Paula Cox, the Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier. The total estimated expenditure for 2010/11 is $1,202.2... Read more of this article

Dr Lou Matthews: “Loss of an Expectation”

Dr Lou Matthews: “Loss of an Expectation”

Dr. Lou Matthews was one of the featured speakers at a bookfair and panel discussion on Thursday February 25 at the St. Mary’s Church Hall in Warwick. Along with Dr. Matthews, guest speakers were Shawnette Somner, Dr. Gina Tucker and Tracey White. Organized by Dale Butler, the panel discussion was on the topic of successful strategies for school... Read more of this article

Failed Drug Test: Mr. Bermuda Stripped of Medal

Failed Drug Test: Mr. Bermuda Stripped of Medal

Marking the first time a Bermudian bodybuilder has failed a drug test in international competition, Ross Ceasar has been stripped of the gold medal he won at the Caribbean and Central American Bodybuilding Championships [CAC]. Although he represented Bermuda, Mr. Ceasar is originally from Barbados. He is the reigning Mr. Bermuda champion, and a multiple... Read more of this article

March 6: Haiti Benefit Party

March 6: Haiti Benefit Party

On Saturday March 6 there will be Haiti Benefit Party at Wine Cellar located in the Fairmont Southampton Princess Hotel. Wear Red, Blue or Black to support Haiti. Music will be provided by Jugglin Jason, DJ Julez and General of Outkast Movement. Doors open at 10pm, and there will be $5.50 early bird drink specials from 10pm -11pm, with $3 shots all... Read more of this article