Archive for April 8th, 2010
Large Turnout: David Burch Term Limit Meeting
The much discussed term limits meeting happening at this very moment at the Berkeley Institute appears to have had a massive turnout. The crowd contains a cross section of Bermudians, spanning all ages and races. The meeting had caused great controversy, first with UBP Senator Michael Dunkley and Colonel David Burch disagreeing over Senator Dunkley’s... Read more of this article
Rise Above Bermuda: Good Friday Part II
[Update Apr 9: We just got word that this event is cancelled due to the scheduling of Kimwandae Walker’s funeral for the same day] In an initative by the community action group ‘Rise Above Bermuda’ there will be a ‘new’ Good Friday held this Sunday April 11, from 2pm – 7pm at the Victor Scott school field. The tragic... Read more of this article
Allied World Saves The Day: $20,000 Donation
In an impressive gesture, one of Bermuda’s exempt companies has come to the aid of the Bermuda Autism Support & Education [BASE] less than 48 hours after a Government error in saying they would award the charity a $20,000 donation. Allied World Assurance Company, a Bermuda-based global insurance and reinsurance provider, has generously provided... Read more of this article
“Approved by Minister” Wristbands Issued
Bernews understands that entry to the meeting tonight to discuss term limits will be by “wristband only”. Minister of Immigration Colonel David Burch had sent out an email in mid March inviting Bermudians who work in international business to a meeting to discuss term limits for guest workers. It has already been a high point of contention... Read more of this article
Collie Buddz Releases New Song: “Come Down”
Bermudian artist Collie Buddz has released a new song today – “Come Down”. As typical in a vast majority of his music, the reggae singer “biggs up” the island through the song, with Bermuda getting multiple mentions. One of the most successful artists Bermuda has ever produced, the singer whose real name is Colin Harper,... Read more of this article
7 Yr Old Malaikah Abdul-Jabbar to Make History
Seven year old Malaikah Abdul-Jabbar is about to make world history as the youngest presenter ever at the International Reading Association [IRA] annual conference in Chicago, a conference with an estimated attendance of 15,000. The 7 year old is the author of the about-to-be released book “Stop the Shooting”. The conference will be held... Read more of this article
Mirrors Extends Program for Men Up to 24 Yrs
The Government run Mirrors Programme will hold its sixth Community Programme event in June, with the age requirement extended to include males aged 19 – 24 yrs old. The Community Programme will feature a 6 day residential and a 9 month follow through component. The Ministry of Social Rehabilitation says elements will allow participants an opportunity... Read more of this article
Murder Suspects May be Released Without Charge
The Bermuda Police stated that the Good Friday murder suspects may walk free if they do not receive co-operation, saying “without witness testimony combined with some forensic evidence, the persons in custody will be released from custody without charge.” They state they are ”not receiving much assistance and the response of witnesses... Read more of this article
Colonel Burch about Fahy: “All He Does is Whine”
During an appearance on today’s Everest Dacosta show Minister of Immigration Colonel David Burch addressed the dis-invitation of Michael Fahy to the meeting tomorrow, saying “all he does is whine“. The controversy surrounds the meeting set for tomorrow night [Apr 8] at the Berkeley Institute to discuss term limits. Colonel Burch had... Read more of this article
