Archive for October 28th, 2010

Looking at Our New Deputy: Derrick Burgess

Tonight [Oct 28] Derrick Burgess became Deputy Leader of the PLP after being selected at the delegates conference at Devonshire Rec. Mr Burgess was elected out of the five candidates that stood; himself, Randy Horton, Terry Lister, Walter Roban and Michael Weeks. The results of the first round of voting was; Derrick Burgess 68, Terry Lister 59, Michael... Read more of this article

Hamilton Weekend Road Closures

The City of Hamilton announced a number of road closures taking place again this weekend. Starting on the evening of Friday October 29 from 7:00pm to Sunday October 31 2010 at 7:00pm, King Street between Church Street and Spurling’s Hill will be reduced to one lane of traffic for commuters leaving Hamilton. Reid Street and Cavendish Road will be accessible... Read more of this article

Looking at Our New Premier: Paula Cox

Effective tonight [Oct 28] Paula Cox is now the preeminent public figure in Bermuda, yet she remains a fairly private individual. Premier Cox’s political style is a combination of the fastidious, the industrious and the inconspicuous. She has an unparalleled talent for backing out of the limelight, dispensing with the public relations handlers... Read more of this article

Blog: PLP Race [Paula Cox/Derrick Burgess Win]

As many locals are aware tonight [Oct 28] a new PLP Leader, and therefore, Premier will be selected. Deputy Premier Paula Cox, and backbenchers Dale Butler and Terry Lister are all running for the position. For background information on how the PLP delegate selections works see here, for Dale Butler’s campaign launch see here, for Paula Cox’s... Read more of this article

Burchall: A Retrospective on Dr Ewart Brown

[Written by Larry Burchall] Premier Dr Ewart Brown was a strong and aggressive leader. Perfectly suited to leading a revolt or fighting for change. As a 1960’s student at America’s Howard University, he did both. After almost three decades living as a black professional, amongst black minority Americans, he came back to Bermuda, and jumped into... Read more of this article

Nabors Industries Releases Third Quarter Results

Bermuda-based Nabors Industries Ltd.,the world’s largest land-rig contractor, announced its results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2010. Adjusted income derived from operating activities was $164.4 million for the third quarter, compared to $117.2 million in the third quarter of 2009 and $126.8 million in the second... Read more of this article

Premier’s Gala Weekend Raises $250,000

The PLP has announced that the Premier’s Gala Weekend held last month raised $250,000. The weekend consisted of the Green and White Beach Party [view photos] at Snorkel Park, there was the Premier’s Golf Tournament at Port Royal, the First Lady’s Luncheon, and followed up by the Black Tie Gala [view photos & report], where tickets started... Read more of this article

BELCO Working in St George’s Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Friday, 29th October, BELCO crews will be working in the Barry Road area of St. George’s. Crews will be working from approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Barry Road from the area near Almedia’s Farm to Fort St. Catherine. This is an extremely narrow section of road. Detour signs will be in place and motorists are advised to avoid Barry... Read more of this article

The “Other” Election Tonight: Deputy Leader

Although much of the focus with tonight’s election is on who will be the new PLP Party Leader and Premier, other PLP positions will be up for election including that of Deputy Leader. As locals are aware, the present Deputy Leader of the PLP is Paula Cox, who is running for the leadership position, and is considered a front runner in that challenge. There... Read more of this article

Bermudian Swimmer Wins Gold & Silver

Bermudian swimmer Rebecca Sharpe won a Gold and Silver Medal at the recently concluded Downtown Sprint Meet hosted by Toronto Swim Club in Canada. Ms. Sharpe won the Gold Medal in the Female 13 & Over 100 Backstroke Short Course Finals in a time of 1:06.23 – beating over 80 competitors to claim the win. Her Silver Medal came during the Female... Read more of this article

Halloween: Police To Be Out in Large Numbers

This morning [Oct 28] the Police held a press conference to address Policing on Halloween; saying that officers, including the Bermuda Reserve Police, will be on the streets in large numbers to deter crime, as well as to mount a robust response to any incidents. In what appears to be a reference to aspects of Halloween, Acting Superintendent Anthony... Read more of this article

A Timeline of a Leader: Dr Ewart F. Brown

1946: Ewart Frederick Brown is born into a political family; his aunt and mother (UBP MPs Helene Brown and Gloria McPhee) were the first sisters in the House of Assembly. He grew up in Flatts 1957: Awarded a government scholarship to attend Berkeley Institute at age 11, after attending Victor Scott Primary (then known as Central School) 1960: Moved... Read more of this article