Archive for November 11th, 2011
Minister Weeks On Throne Speech Initiatives
Minister of Community Development Michael Weeks held a press conference yesterday [Nov.9] where discussed initiatives out of the recent Throne Speech. As he acknowledged that Bermuda has been facing difficult times recently, he emphasized that his Ministry was doing all that it could to empower the Island’s residents. “The staff of the Ministry... Read more of this article
US Vet Recalls U-Boat Brought To Bermuda
A Washington State war veteran initially thought he was hearing things when the captain of his aircraft carrier told the crew to board and capture a surfaced German submarine that was then secretly towed to Bermuda during World War Two. Don Baker, 87, an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate First Class serving on the USS “Guadalcanal”, now lives... Read more of this article
Football: Bermuda Beat Barbados 2 – 1
[Updated – The game has ended, with Bermuda winning 2:1. Barbados took the early lead in the 7th minute, their goalkeeper received a red card and was sent off in the 25th minute, and then Bermuda captain Khano Smith converted a penalty in the 27th minute to equalize. The two teams went into the second half 1:1. The second half started with Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 Remembrance Day Parade
[Updated with additional photos] The inclement weather did not stop crowds from coming out for this morning’s [Nov.11] Remembrance Day Parade on Front Street, which serves to honour those who served during the two 20th century World Wars and other conflicts — especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. There are no Bermudian veterans... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Passes Closest Approach
At 11am today [Nov.11] the Bermuda Weather Service said Tropical Storm Sean’s closest point of approach to the Island has passed. “Tropical storm Sean has now passed its closest point of approach and is moving away to the northeast. Gales will continue for a time until Sean moves further away this afternoon.” “High pressure will... Read more of this article
Masterworks’ Bermuda-Ful Christmas Event!
Want to give some homegrown gifts this holiday season? The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda art will be the location for some convenient one-stop Christmas shopping next Saturday [Nov.19] featuring Bermudiana ranging from books to jewellery to cedar frames made by Westgate prisoners. The event runs from 10 a.m until 4 p.m. Among the Bermuda artists, craftsmen... Read more of this article
Ministry To Spearhead Social Programmes
Government will attempt to rewrite the social contract with Bermudians during the ongoing economic downturn in a bid to soften the recession’s impact, Cabinet Minister Glenn Blakeney said yesterday [Nov.10]. At a Cabinet Office briefing, the Minister of Youth, Families & Sport said Government initiatives announced in the recent Throne Speech would... Read more of this article
Frontline Shares: Biggest Jump Since 1998
Bermuda’s Frontline Ltd., the top global operator of supertankers, headed for its biggest weekly gain since December 1998 yesterday [Nov.10] on signs of stronger demand to charter the largest crude-oil carriers, the Bloomberg financial news service is reporting. Frontline has jumped 34 percent this week in Oslo trading. The Hamilton, Bermuda-based... Read more of this article
Bermuda Volunteer Rifle Corps Remember
At 9.25am this morning [Nov.11], about 75 people gathered under the Bandstand in Victoria Park to hold a short Remembrance service for those men of the Bermuda Volunteer Rifle Corps who served and died in the two World Wars, 1914 – 1918 and 1939 – 1945. This service is held annually and is organised by the BVRC Association. As in the national... Read more of this article
Bermuda Conference Dodged Jewish Question
The United States and Great Britain convened a wartime conference in Bermuda in 1943, supposedly to deal with the issue of Nazi persecution of the Jews and wartime refugees. The real reason the conference was called, however, was to dampen growing public outcries for the rescue of European Jewry during World War Two [1939-1945] without actually having... Read more of this article
Day #3: 2011 World Rugby Classic Results
The inclement weather conditions did not stop the third day of play at the 2011 Bermuda World Rugby Classic last night [Nov.10] with Bermuda making their first appearance in the Classic, walking away with a 24 – 7 win over the Montreal Irish. In the Plate Semi-Final the United States bested Italy 27 – 10, while in the Classic Semi-Final... Read more of this article
Photos: Madagascar Zoo Exhibit Opens
After years in the making, a new exhibit ‘Madagascar: Land of Mystery and Wonder’ officially opened at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo yesterday [Nov.10]. The dynamic facility, incorporating a free-flight, walk-through exhibit as an eye-popping front to the Zoo’s Animal Care Centre, was funded by lead sponsor HSBC in partnership... Read more of this article
