Archive for March, 2014

Opinion: Most Precious Resources Are People

[Opinion column written by Opposition Leader Marc Bean] Thank you all for your continued support. As we walk in the street and or attend events it means much to us to have our fellow Bermudians approach us and share their views and wishes with us. Our most precious resources are the people of this island. So today we would like to address the men of... Read more of this article

Opinion: MP On Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre

[Opinion column written by Nandi Outerbridge, MP for St George’s West] East End residents will be glad the Lamb-Foggo Urgent Care Centre has been given another year of life so that the Bermuda Hospitals Board and the Ministry of Health can consider their options in this distracting dilemma. But people have to think about the longer term. Even though... Read more of this article

Dandy Town Hornets Win Premier Division Title

The Dandy Town Hornets are the 2013/14 Premier Division Champions, after defeating Devonshire Cougars 7 -2 at the BAA field. The Dandy Town Hornets went in front in the 13th minute when Zaire Burchall scored, but the Devonshire Cougars would strike back in the 29th minute when Makai Battersbee found the back of the net and when Mark Steede scored three... Read more of this article

School Programme Thanks Business And Public

The Student Assistance Programme at CedarBridge Academy said they want to thank business and members of the public who donated funds to save the programme that is so desperately needed to assist students. Mrs. Marilyn Jackson, co-ordinator for the Student Assistance Programme [SAP] said, “We received close to $30,000. The number of students receiving... Read more of this article

TV’s Top Chef Contestants Sailing To Bermuda

The cruise ship Summit will be making its way to Bermuda this summer with three former contestants from popular cooking reality show Top Chef offering private cooking lessons and endless tasting sessions to other passengers along the way. 10 other former contestants will be available aboard three other ships through the end of the year, each with a... Read more of this article

Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More

This past weekend saw the passing of former Premier Sir David Gibbons, Bermuda celebrate Earth Hour, the Beach Art Festival, Nahki Wells score yet another goal, questions raised after the Education Commissioner’s job application surfaced, a large sunfish wash up at John Smith’s Bay and many other sports and community events. Links to our... Read more of this article

Tributes Paid: Former Premier Sir David Gibbons

[Updating] “All Bermudians will mourn the loss of Sir David Gibbons, one of Bermuda’s great men in politics and finance,” OBA Chairman Thad Hollis said following the passing of the former Premier earlier today [Mar 30] at age 85. Mr. Hollis said, “He will be remembered as our Premier during the late 1970s, which was a time of great... Read more of this article

Photos: 2014 Earth Hour Celebration At City Hall

On Saturday night [Mar 29], Bermuda joined with over 150 countries around the world in celebrating Earth Hour, which encourages people to turn off their lights to serve as a visual reminder of the importance of a sustainable lifestyle. Hundreds turned out at City Hall to watch Bermuda’s own Broadway star Rebecca Faulkenberry headline the Earth Hour... Read more of this article

Mouland Wins Grey Goose Par 3 Championship

Mark Mouland won’t forget his maiden voyage to the island of Bermuda anytime soon. The 52-year-old native of St. Athan Wales battled a stiff field and stiffer island breezes to capture the 2014 Grey Goose World Par 3 Championship at the Turtle Hill Golf Club in Southampton. A two-time European Tour winner, Mouland’s two-day total of 1-under par... Read more of this article

PLP Constituencies 15, 16 & 21 To Host Meeting

The Progressive Labour Party said they invite residents of Constituencies 15, 16 and 21 to a joint public meeting on Tuesday [Apr 1] at Victor Scott Primary School. A statement from the Party said, “This meeting, to get underway at 7:00pm, will feature as guest speaker, Mr. Cordell Riley. Also in attendance will be PLP Members of Parliament,... Read more of this article

Tour Card Holders ‘All In’ for Argo Gold Cup

[Written by Talbot Wilson] The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and Argo Group issued 17 initial invitations for Bermuda’s 2014 Argo Group Gold Cup. All of the 8 Alpari World Match Racing Tour [Alpari WMRT] Card Holders have told Alpari Tour management that they will sail in Bermuda. Match racing for the King Edward XVII Gold Cup Trophy is scheduled to start... Read more of this article

The Clock Counts Down On Lobster Season

Chefs in restaurants and home kitchens across the island will be busy over the next 24 hours as the clock counts down on the end of this lobster season, which runs from September 1 to March 31. Lobster lovers have crowded the eastern end of Kindly Field Road over the past two Saturdays as well known local fisherman Gary Caisy of Sid’s Seafood... Read more of this article