Category: News
Photos: ‘Support Public Schools’ Deliver Supplies
Support Public Schools Bermuda [SPS.bm] delivered over $40,000 worth of school supplies today [Nov 12] to several public primary schools. A spokesperson said, “We delivered over $40,000 worth of new supplies today as well as lots of secondhand supplies and will continue the mission tomorrow to the West End. “In our first year we caused over... Read more of this article
Honda Bike Stolen From Behind City Hall
The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a silver grey Honda bike which was reported stolen from behind City Hall, with the police releasing two images to assist the appeal. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a silver grey Honda Sh-i, license plate CP 627, which... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Community Hula Hoop Event
A community hula hoop event was held today [Nov 12] at the car park of the Shelly Bay MarketPlace, with a number of people — ranging from students to Governor John Rankin — testing out their hula hooping skills. The event was hosted by Hamilton Parish Constable Litanya Smith as part of the police community policing initiative. Related... Read more of this article
Investor & Philanthropist Allan Gray Dies At 81
South African-born billionaire businessman and philanthropist Allan Gray, long known for his corporate and personal generosity to Bermuda charities and community causes, died on the island on Sunday. He was 81 years old. Resident in Bermuda since the 1990s, he founded what became Allan Gray Investment Management in Cape Town in 1973, one of the largest... Read more of this article
Video: Freemasons Fund Donate To Charities
The Freemasons Fund For Bermuda made $2,500 donations to five local charities, with Vision Bermuda, WindReach, the Continental Society, Technology Leadership Forum, and Beyond Rugby all receiving donations. A spokesperson said, “The Freemasons Fund For Bermuda [FFFB] has been functioning most effectively since 1981 and has donated over $350,000 to... Read more of this article
Students Organising Walkathon For Diabetes
A walk-a-thon to raise money for charity will be staged at Saltus thanks to the efforts of a group of students who came up with the idea, planned it and pitched it to judges. Year 8 students took part in a study on diabetes in Bermuda led by Humanities Teacher, Briley Habib who had completed a professional development course to design a project. From... Read more of this article
Bermuda Celebrating Its First ‘Purple Tuesday’
Increased special-needs parking and mauve-hued menu items are among the special offers today [Nov 12] as Bermuda embraces its first Purple Tuesday, a global campaign to improve customer service for people with disabilities. UK-based Purple, which founded the international day of recognition, praised Bermuda for commitment to Purple Tuesday. “We applaud... Read more of this article
Low Flying Aircraft Over Island During November
The public are “advised to be on the lookout for low flying aircraft” during the month of November, as a hydrographic survey is being conducted which will involve a small aircraft flying twice daily for up to 4 hours at a time over Bermuda. A government spokesperson said, “The public are advised to be on the lookout for low flying... Read more of this article
Column: Addressing Substance Abuse
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.” The above quote from Albert Einstein is applicable to the matter of how most countries have, for decades, prosecuted a ‘War on Drugs,’ unsuccessfully attempting to address the challenge of substance abuse.... Read more of this article
Column: Financial Planning For The Unexpected
[Written by Carla Seely] Crisis management: Planning your finances before the unpredictable happens. Ever been in a situation where you think you are finally doing well, your finances seem to be coming together and you start to have a positive outlook on your financial future? And then – wham! – the unpredictable or the unexpected knocks you back... Read more of this article
Column: Commissiong On Health Care Part II
[Opinion column written by Rolfe Commissiong] Firstly, the evidence at hand: As you read this and as confirmed by the Ministry of Health there are 5,341 Bermudians, spouses of Bermudians and PRC holders representing approx. 8 percent of our population who are without health insurance. However as noted in part one of this op-ed once one adds in the thousands... Read more of this article
Researcher Urges Locals To Participate In Survey
Bermudian archaeologist Dr. Cathie Draycott, a lecturer in the Department of Archaeology at Durham University in the UK, has urged locals to participate in an online survey designed to find out about experiences of and attitudes to archaeology. The survey, called ‘Archaeological Horizons: a survey of affinities with archaeology’, asks if archaeology... Read more of this article
