Archive for November 10th, 2010

UBP Unveils Candidate Devrae Noel-Simmons

The UBP hosted a press conference this afternoon to formally introduce Devrae Noel-Simmons, their candidate for Constituency 26, Warwick South Central. A graduate of Howard University, Mr Noel-Simmons has a strong background in both physical training and security. The bye-election will be held on December 15th to fill the seat vacated by former Premier... Read more of this article

Bermuda Theatre Team Dishes Dirt on Soaps

A Bermudian lawyer and a former Bermuda music teacher and composer have teamed up in London on the new musical “Legacy Falls,” a production promising to dish the dirt on what goes on beyond the scenes at an American soap opera. Bermudian Warren Cabral, managing partner of the London office of local law firm Appleby, is serving as executive... Read more of this article

Book on Seafaring Bermuda Slaves Wins Award

The first ever social and cultural account of 18th century Bermuda – and the first book to explore the unique ties between black and white Bermudian mariners whose seafaring exploits aboard the island’s cedar sloops opened a new chapter in Atlantic maritime history – has won a top academic prize in the US. University of Rochester historian... Read more of this article

Heron Bay Primary Mentoring Programme

Recently appointed Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith has been vocal in encouraging private sector organisations to play an active role in supporting and assisting students in Bermuda’s public education system. One such organisation has demonstrated that good will, and yesterday Minister Smith was delighted to join with the members of the Village... Read more of this article

Bermuda Red Cross Hurricane Tomas Appeal

The Bermuda Red Cross has launched a cash appeal to support the affected Islands after Hurricane Tomas, which struck our Caribbean neighbours last month. Throughout the hurricane’s path, at least 41 people are known to have been killed, 14 of whom were in St. Lucia. Monetary losses have been estimated at over $570 million, mainly in St. Lucia. In... Read more of this article

PLP Responds To Candidate Drug Testing

All three political parties have made their positions clear on drug testing for candidates in the December 15th by-election for the Warwick seat vacated by former Premier Dr Ewart Brown. The BDA’s Sylvan Richards was the first candidate to publically address the issue this morning [Nov 10] saying “To show that I am embracing transparency... Read more of this article

Youth Talent Show This Friday

This Friday [Nov 12] a Youth Talent Show will be held at Crawl Gospel Hall from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Hamilton Parish Council say they are seeking the community’s support in their efforts to engender a strong community spirit among the parish’s youth. Hamilton Parish Council Chairman, Arthur Hodgson said: “The Council believes that it is... Read more of this article

Dark ‘n’ Stormy Leaves US Shaken & Stirred

Bermuda’s unofficial national drink, Dark ‘n’ Stormy, is quenching an increasing number of thirsts in the US where the highball is earning a growing cult reputation as a cosmopolitan but exotic cocktail. “Chicago Tribune’s” food writer Lauren Viera recommended the drink to Windy City residents in her blog this week,... Read more of this article

Sylvan Richards Calls For Drug Testing

[Updated] Providing a copy of his own drug test, Sylvan Richards, the BDA’s candidate for Constituency #26 said today [Nov 10] that “We believe that since the call for drug testing has been put on hold for MP’s and the current talk is about doing things differently, we should start now with constituency #26.” Mr Richards has... Read more of this article

Report: Bermuda Reinsurers Not To Blame

Without Bermudian reinsurers it’s unlikely hurricane-battered Floridians would have access to any private homeowners’ insurance at all, says the head of a consumer watchdog group. Christian Camara, director of the Florida Insurance Project at the Heartland Institute think-tank in Tallahassee, was responding to a scathing Sarasota newspaper... Read more of this article

Devrae Noel-Simmons: Election Campaign Website

[Updated] Well known fitness aficionado Devrae Noel-Simmons has launched a campaign website for the upcoming election in Constituency 26, Warwick South Central. A former bodybuilder, Mr Noel-Simmons is a veteran fitness trainer who has worked with many of the island’s athletes over the years. The bye-election will be held on December 15th to... Read more of this article