Archive for February, 2014
Mystery Surrounds Casino Advocacy Campaign
A new casino advocacy group which was attempting to solicit financial donations is shrouded in mystery, with speculation swirling over who is involved in the online campaign. The website — JobsBDA — is not be confused with either the Bermuda Job Board, which is run by the Government, or the Government’s official gambling awareness... Read more of this article
Tucker’s Point To Host Culinary Weekend
This March 13-16, Rosewood Tucker’s Point in Bermuda will take guests on a culinary journey for a weekend of entertainment as well as education. Executive Chef Guido Brambilla is joining forces with Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek’s award-winning Executive Chef, Bruno Davaillon, to bring culinary-minded guests together for a three day event on... Read more of this article
Opinion: OBA’s Five Decisions For Bermuda
[Opinion column written by OBA Senator Lynne Woolridge] By now most Bermudians understand that the road to recovery will be a long one with plenty of potholes on the way to trip us up. From Day 1, the Government had a strong sense of what lay ahead and it has been busy making decisions to move Bermuda away from a situation that, without change, threatens... Read more of this article
Art Mel’s Fish Sandwich Named “Best On Earth”
A food critic’s website has offered up some heavy praise for Bermuda’s Art Mel’s Spicy Dicy, naming the restaurant’s fried fish sandwiches the “best fried sandwich on Earth.” According to a review posted on the website of MangoDiablo.com, “This summer, I discovered the best fried fish sandwich on earth. It’s... Read more of this article
PLP To Host Happy Hour Networking Mixer
PLP Constituencies 1 and 2 are getting set to host a Happy Hour Mixer on Friday, February 28 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm at the St. George’s Cricket Club. A PLP spokesperson said, “We invite all members and supporters to network with individuals that share community interests.” The event will include refreshments and raffle prizes. For more... Read more of this article
Ministry Reminds Dog Owners To Use A Leash
The Department of Parks, within the Ministry of Public Works, today reminded members of the public that it is illegal to have an unleashed dog on the beach. Having an unleashed dog in any protected area is in contravention of Section 6 of the Bermuda National Parks Regulations 1998, which states: No person shall, being the owner of, or in control of,... Read more of this article
BUEI Set To Host Bermuda Whales Lecture
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is getting set to host a lecture from whale expert Andrew Stevenson as he offers an update on his efforts to capture the behavior of humpback whales in their natural environment on high definition video. According to a spokesperson, “Now into his eighth year of observing, researching, filming,... Read more of this article
BSSF High School Basketball Tournament
The Bermuda School Sports Federation High School Varsity Boys & Girls Double Elimination Tournament saw four matches played. In Varsity Boys action Berkeley Institute defeated Warwick Academy 43 – 36, Darae Smith led Berkeley in the scoring department with 20 points, while Stephan Wilson scored 18 points for Warwick Academy. In the other match... Read more of this article
Equestrian: Bermudian Trio Compete In Spain
Patrick Nisbett, Linda Tucker and Raishun Burch are all in action competing in Spain. They are currently taking part in the Sunshine Tour’s XX CIRCUITO DEL SOL 2014. Tucker and Argento PM finished 52nd in the Classic Tour A Class after recording a time of 84.88 with 16 Penalty Fault Points. Burch competed in the Classic Tour C Class were he finished... Read more of this article
A Look Back At The Life Of Sir Richard Ground
Sir Richard Ground was born on December 17, 1949 in Stamford, England and educated at Oakham School in Rutland; Lincoln College, Oxford; and the Inns of Court School of Law. He won an open scholarship to Oxford in 1967 and the Violet Vaughan-Morgan University Prize for literature in 1968. He graduated with a BA Hons in English Language and Literature... Read more of this article
Photos: Keep Bermuda Beautiful Turns 50
Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] gave top awards to Margaret Fergusson, Greenrock and Rockville Lane Neighbourhood Watch during its recent Annual General Meeting which also highlighted accomplishments made during 2013. Keep Bermuda Bermuda celebrates its 50th birthday this year and Governor George Fergusson, Bishop Kurtz, Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin,... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer Bowling League Results
In Freisenbruch-Meyer Continental Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Nifty Rollers defeat the Odd Balls 19 – 11, Bermuda Pest Control defeated the Pinsplitters 25 – 5, while New Hope defeated The Invaders 16.5 – 13.5. The Quickie Lickie Laundry defeated the Cubs 24.5 – 5.5 and Spicenix defeated the Panjammers 20 – 10. High... Read more of this article
