Archive for April, 2012
Education Ministry’s Spending On Consultants
On Friday [Apr.13] in the House of Assembly, Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith responded to Parliamentary Questions posed by Shadow Education Minister Dr Grant Gibbons about the Education Ministry’s spending on consultants. Dr Gibbons asked: “Would the Honourable Minister please provide this Honourable House with a list of all consultants... Read more of this article
Upcoming: CedarBridge “100 Men on Campus Day”
CedarBridge Academy will present the Annual “100 Men on Campus Day” on Thursday, April 19, 2012. All Fathers, Grandfathers, Uncles, and Godfathers are invited to take part as CedarBridge celebrates the men in our community. The flyer said, “Research shows that the influence of a significant male in the life of a child has an awesome influence... Read more of this article
Documentary Preview: ‘In The Hour Of Victory’
The Bermuda Documentary Film Festival later this month features the world premiere of award winning Bermudian director Lucinda Spurling’s film, “In the Hour of Victory,” which is based on the book by Senator Jonathan Smith. Senator Smith published “In The Hour Of Victory” — based on letters his grandfather Major Toby Smith sent to... Read more of this article
Senator Fahy On Planning Appeals Review Delay
The planning appeals matter is “one of the better examples of the Progressive Labour Party’s now well-known disdain for following the rules,” said OBA Senator Michael Fahy. Senator Fahy noted it will soon be six months since Walter Roban stepped down from Cabinet and a decision has not been made yet, which he called a “ridiculously... Read more of this article
Miss Bermuda Final Recruitment Period
The Miss Bermuda Organization has announced the final recruitment period for the 2012 Miss Bermuda Pageant. Interested young ladies ages 17-24 should contact Pageant Director Milika Seymour at 704-1469 or email info@missbermuda.bm by April 21st. The 2012 pageant is scheduled to take place Sunday July 8th, when reigning queen Jana Outerbridge will... Read more of this article
BEDC’s Retail Development Programme Graduation
The first eight graduates were awarded their completion certificates by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors, after finishing the newly created BEDC Development Programme. The participants were Terence Douglas of Unlimited Supplies, Sonia Paul-Smith of Temptations Café’ in St. Georges, Janson Cross of VIP Consulting & Promotions,... Read more of this article
Videos: Harley Davidsons Tour Bermuda
This weekend a cruise ship stopping in Dockyard carried passengers as well as their 27 motorbikes, with the ETA Motorcycle Cruising Club members making their 7th visit to Bermuda. Consisting of motorcycle enthusiasts from the USA and Canada, the group arrived in Bermuda aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas at 8am on Saturday [Apr.14],... Read more of this article
India’s CBI Issues Judicial Request To Bermuda
India’s Central Bureau Of Investigation [CBI] has issued judicial requests to four countries, including Bermuda, seeking details of a money trail in a deal in which former Indian Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran is an accused. The Times of India reports that, “The Letters Rogatory (LRs) to the UK, Bermuda, Malaysia and Mauritius were issued... Read more of this article
BAS Ltd. Disclosable Events Notice
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Bermuda Aviation Services Limited announced the occurrence of a ‘Disclosable Event’ pursuant to the BSX Regulations, Section IIA, Chapter 6, Regulation 6.13 The announcement read: Like most prudent companies, particularly in these economically challenging times, BAS has been constantly reviewing... Read more of this article
Minister: Library Youth Outreach Programme
Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Apr.13], Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors said over 600 people attended the annual Children’s Reading Festival held by the Youth Library recently. The Minister also spoke on the Outreach Program which runs on Saturdays and alternates between the West End and East End of the island. At... Read more of this article
Lease Signed For Par-la-Ville Hotel Project
During a press conference last week held to sign an agreement to lease the Par-la-Ville Car Park to developers who will build a luxury hotel resort and residence, Mayor of Hamilton, Charles Gosling stated, “I am happy to stand here today, on behalf of the City of Hamilton to sign this lease, which will help to ensure that a hotel is built on this... Read more of this article
Bermuda Win 5 More Carifta Medals, 12 Total
The Bermuda National Swimming team saved the best for last, picking up five more medals – including two golds – at the final night of the 2012 Carifta Championships in the Bahamas this evening [Apr.15]. The final round saw four local swimmers earn a trip to the podium to collect five more medals for Bermuda; two golds, one silver, and two... Read more of this article
