Archive for December 2nd, 2010
Government Warns of Stolen Fruit & Veg
The Department of Conservation Services has advised that what they term “large quantities” of local fruits and vegetables are being stolen from farm fields and private residences around the Island and are being sold to unsuspecting buyers. Officials say the main items being stolen at this time of year include citrus [Bermuda oranges and... Read more of this article
Bermuda Recognizes ‘World Aids Day’
On December 1, ‘World AIDS Day’ was recognized as the Minister of Health Zane DSilva delivered a proclamation on the steps of City Hall in which he urged the public to continue to make every effort to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS in our community. “The theme for ‘World AIDS Day’ 2010 is ‘Universal Access and Human Rights’ which was chosen... Read more of this article
Dunkley on Crime & Government
[Written by Senator Michael Dunkley, Shadow National Security Minister] The weekend’s double shooting is one more reminder that Bermuda’s crisis of violence continues unabated. Yesterday, the Premier called on Bermuda to “get serious” about gun violence. There is no question that gun violence is already a serious concern for Bermudians from... Read more of this article
BSX: FMG Global Hedge Fund De-Lists
The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] announced the de-listing of all classes of shares in the FMG Global Hedge Fund Ltd [all Tickers: FMGGLBH.BH & FMGGLB9.BH], effective today [Dec 2] The de-listing was granted at the request of the Funds which had ceased trading on October 1, 2010, and formally wound up at a Board of Directors meeting on November,... Read more of this article
Ontario Coach’s Bermuda Highlight
The coach of a visiting Canadian basketball team which played in an international schools tournament held here last week says the best experience for his players in Bermuda occurred off the court — when they addressed Bermudian children about life choices. Georgetown District High School senior basketball coach Steve Pettit — whose Georgetown... Read more of this article
Today: Boulevard Community Club Meeting
Today [Dec 2] the Boulevard Community Club will hold a general meeting from 6:00am – 7:30pm at the Victor Scott Primary School Assembly Hall. In addition to other matters, the meeting is for all members to discuss the future of the club, elect officers and membership dues of $50 will be required for all members and interested members. Boulevard... Read more of this article
Video: Island’s Unique Cave Life
In recent years scientists have discovered an amazing variety of previously unknown, cave-adapted species in Bermuda’s limestone cave systems — including some thought to have cancer-fighting properties which might be studied by medical researchers. In this report for Discovery Canada by Bermuda Environmental Alliance founder Sangita... Read more of this article
