Category: News
Wight: ‘Event Provided Stimulus For Businesses’
“It is clear from the results of the data captured” that the America’s Cup was a “great success for Bermuda” and “provided a stimulus for many businesses that was recognized and appreciated, “President of the Chamber of Commerce John Wight said today. Mr Wight said, “America’s Cup Bermuda Limited [ACBDA]... Read more of this article
‘Island Flames’ Book To Become Feature Film
‘Island Flames’ – the best-selling book about the 1977 riots — is set to be turned into a film thanks to a collaborative effort between director Lucinda Spurling, writer and actress Liana Hall and filmmaker, and photographer and former broadcast-news journalist Alia Hamza. The book, released to the public on October 21st 2015, sold... Read more of this article
Column: Chris Famous On Immigration Policy
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Ladies and gentlemen, fellow Bermudians, follows is a summary of the UBP/OBA’s track record on regarding immigration: In the lead up to the 2007 election, the UBP, headed up by then Opposition leader Michael Dunkley, pledged to grant status to all PRC holders. The UBP went on to lose that election. During... Read more of this article
Column: Open Letter From Fubler To MP Brown
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] Dear Walton, I’m writing you this ‘Open Letter’ regarding your evoking Martin Luther King in a recent TV interview, explaining your inspiration for promoting civil disobedience as a response to proposed immigration changes. Offering King’s example provides a useful beacon by which we might all be guided,... Read more of this article
BTA’s ‘Tourism Forward’: Group Travel & Jobs
[Part of the Bermuda Tourism Authority's 'Tourism Forward' series] Better performance in group travel is having a positive effect on jobs in the hotel sector. In January and February of this year, the Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda’s largest hotel, avoided layoffs because it had a solid foundation of group travellers on the books. “When we have group... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Brothers Of Bermuda Launched
Brothers of Bermuda, a new organization on the island, held its inaugural event today [Mar 3], at The Cathedral Hall, located on Church Street, with local dignitaries, educators, church pastors and businessmen, as well as members of the public attending the event. Brothers Of Bermuda Launch A spokesperson for the group previously said, “The group... Read more of this article
Bermuda Delegation To Attend RIMS Conference
Close to 200 representatives of Bermuda’s re/insurance industry and affiliates will join government leaders and regulatory officials in a delegation headed to next month’s Risk and Insurance Management Society [RIMS] annual conference and exhibition in San Diego, California. The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] is coordinating Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Woman Holds “Love Is Love” Sign At Cabinet
A woman has been sitting outside of the Cabinet building on Front Street this week holding a sign that says “Love Is Love,” with Nancy Jane Goksel saying she did it as she thought it was the “right thing to do.” Ms Goksel, who was there today and earlier this week, said she plans to be at the Cabinet building each day this week... Read more of this article
Caines Elected To Chamber Of Commerce Role
Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Assistant Research Manager Lamar Caines has been elected Chairperson of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce’s Tourism Division, and today [March 3] Mr Caines presided over his first meeting as Chair. “I’m excited to get started,” said Mr Caines. “I want to carry forward some of the things my predecessor Colin Campbell... Read more of this article
Bermuda Fashion Festival To Host Model Call
The City of Hamilton — which produces the Bermuda Fashion Festival each year — is scouting for models for this year’s event, and will be holding a model call later this month. “Bermuda’s premier fashion week is July 10 – 16, 2016 and is shaping up to be more of an international event than ever before, with the involvement of... Read more of this article
Court: Pair Deny Possessing Cocaine & Heroin
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [March 3], two people denied charges alleging that they possessed cannabis, crack cocaine, and heroin. 34-year-old Malachi Everson and 57-year-old Jan Soares both pleaded not guilty to the charges that were read out to them in this morning’s Plea Court session. Both Everson and Soares denied that on 5th... Read more of this article
Brown: “It Would Lead To A More Just Society”
“My honourable friend said that if we allow same sex unions or gay marriage it will have far reaching implications…yes, it will…it would lead to a more just society,” Opposition MP Walton Brown said in the House of Assembly. Speaking during last night’s session, Mr Brown said, “On an issue that is in fact so controversial,... Read more of this article
