Archive for April, 2011
National Hero Profile: Roosevelt Brown
When the Bermuda Post Office honoured Roosevelt Brown [later Dr. Pauulu Kamarakafego] a year after the celebrated civil rights pioneer’s death at the age of 74 in 2007, he was described as a “Pioneer of Progress” on a 35 cent commemorative stamp. It was an accolade which applied as much to his global work as it did to his involvement... Read more of this article
Photos: Island Soccer League Draft Picks
[Updated] The Lindo’s Island Soccer League kicks off its 5th season, with the 5th annual Lindo’s ISL Superdraft at the Fairmont Southampton this evening [Apr.30]. The draft is set to begins at approximately 7pm. Lindo’s ISL Commissioner David Bascome will give his state of the ISL address prior to the start of the Superdraft. [Update: Live video... Read more of this article
Nova: New Single Salutes Disaster Worker
Bermuda folk/rock superstar Heather Nova has released the first single from her forthcoming CD — a heartfelt tribute to a young American who has spearheaded disaster recovery efforts around the world. Recorded at her West End home recording studio, the single “Higher Ground” was recently posted on-line by the Bermudian singer-songwriter. “I... Read more of this article
Sandy’s Middle School Students Tour Hotel
Yesterday [Apr.30] 22 students from Sandy’s Secondary Middle School visted the Fairmont Southampton. The students, accompanied by M2 Yellow teacher Cheryl Caul and M2 Blue teacher Camille Simmons, learned about the different departments and people at the Fairmont Southampton. The tour led by Director of Learning Greg Meszoly, ranged from the Ballrooms,... Read more of this article
Regiment Prepares For Camp Lejeune Trip
Warwick Camp is currently a hive of activity as 168 of Bermuda’s soldiers prepare to deploy to their annual overseas training camp. The soldiers, including 2 EMTs from the Bermuda Fire Service and 2 First Responders from St John’s Ambulance Service will again be deploying to the United States Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina for an... Read more of this article
Premier: ‘Royal Wedding Simple, Elegant’
After attending the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey this morning [Apr.29] Premier Paula Cox said the service was “beautiful, simple, elegant; and it was delightful to have been a witness to such a joyous occasion.” The Premier said she and husband Germain Nkeuleu were pleased to have represented... Read more of this article
Female Body Found In Water: Fairylands Area
[Updated] This afternoon [Apr.29] a body was found floating in the water in the Fairylands area. The Police are presently on scene, and have confirmed the body found was that of a black female. The Police said at this stage they are not sure how long the body has been in the water, and said they will not be revealing any further information at this... Read more of this article
National Hero Profile: Dr. E.F. Gordon
Isolated geographically and isolationist in nature, Dr. Edgar Fitzgerald Gordon [1895-1955] arrived in a Bermuda which remained determinedly remote from developments in the outside world. Born in Trinidad and educated in Scotland, Dr. Gordon came to Bermuda to open a West End medical practice in 1924. He encountered ingrained racial, social and political... Read more of this article
Lamont Marshall Breaks Yet Another Record
Top local runner Lamont Marshall has broken yet another Bermuda record – his third in the last few weeks. Last night [Apr.28] Mr Marshall broke the Bermuda record in the 10000 meters at the Penn Relays held in Philadelphia. His time was 30:20 which is nine seconds faster than the old mark of 30:29 which was set by Kavin Smith. The race actually... Read more of this article
Fundraiser For Paralyzed Shooting Victim
This evening [Apr.29] there will be a benefit dance at the Prison Officers Recreation Club in Dockyard to help raise money for the medical care of Ralph Burrows, who was paralyzed as a result of a shooting five months ago. Around 5:30am on November 27, 2010, Mr. Burrows and another man were shot while in the St. Monica’s Road, Pembroke area. Both... Read more of this article
Meet Miss 2011 St Georges East: Jana Lynn Outerbridge
In the third of a series of profiles of contestants, Bernews today spotlights 22-year-old Jana Lynn Outerbridge who is representing St. George’s East in the upcoming Miss Bermuda Pageant. After attending home school locally, she went on to graduate from Tennessee State University. Ms Outerbridge is now participating in the Cabinet Office Jumpstart... Read more of this article
Forum: Workers’ Rights in the Workplace
The Committee for Migrant Workers will be hosting the first public forum this Tuesday, May 3rd at the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The topic will be “Workers’ Rights in the Workplace”. Following the success of the Migrant Workers’ day in December, the forum hopes to inform both Bermudians and migrant workers of their... Read more of this article
