Archive for April 30th, 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