Category: News
Chef Campbell Releases ‘Chipotle’ Rub Flavour
Chef Michiko Campbell has added to his line of Chiko’s Smokey Rub products, releasing a ‘Chipotle’ flavour as the sixth entry in the line of rubs, which has sold nearly 8,000 bottles worldwide since its inception. The new flavour, which promises to be “an all purpose seasoning which compliments tacos, fajitas, chilli, and hamburgers... Read more of this article
Column: Famous Says ‘Continue To Stand Firm’
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] “We shall not, we shall not be moved, We shall not, we shall not be moved, Just like a tree that’s standing by the water, We shall not be moved” - Mavis Staples On Friday, March 4th, 2016 hundreds of Bermudians from a cross-section of our community answered the call to create a “Sea of Black”... Read more of this article
Column: Richards On ‘False & Misleading Claims’
[Opinion column written by Sylvan Richards] The Opposition’s chief propaganda agent, Christopher Famous, continues to make false and misleading claims about the OBA Government and the policies that are being implemented to benefit all Bermudians. In his attempt to re-write history he provides no credible evidence to back up his misinformation and... Read more of this article
‘Strange Phenom’ Going On At Spittal Pond
[Updated + Written by Shari-Lynn Pringle] There’s a strange phenom going on at Spittal Pond that I just have to share. I’ve seen a few posts in Facebook but after scanning the local media using the words “Spittal Pond”, I’ve found no reports of great significance so I thought I’d take to the keyboard and report on it myself. I’m hoping... Read more of this article
CURB Urges Govt To Put “Proposals On Hold”
“Given the sociopolitical oppression surrounding immigration process in Bermuda, and the growing unrest in the community, CURB urges Government to do the right thing for all the residents of this island, put their current immigration proposals on hold,” Citizens Uprooting Racism In Bermuda [CURB] said today. This latest statement from CURB... Read more of this article
Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More
This past weekend saw hostages walk the plank in the Pirates of Bermuda fundraising event, two online petitions launched in relation to immigration, a new Cahow welcomed on Nonsuch Island and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Hong Kong Lawyers Dress In Bermuda Shorts ‘Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photo Set #3: Spirit Of Bermuda Pirate Fundraiser
The Pirates of Bermuda took a number of people “hostage” on Saturday [Mar 5] — but all in the name of a good cause. Organised by the Bermuda Sloop Foundation as part of its fundraising for the “Spirit of Bermuda” sail training programmes, friends and family were able to choose to donate towards a hostage’s ransom — or towards him or her... Read more of this article
Historical Video: Journey To Destination Bermuda
A 26 minute historical video of Bermuda has been shared online, highlighting the island and its people in days gone by. The video, titled ‘Destination Bermuda,’ was presented by the Bermuda Trade Development Board in order to highlight the island as a travel destination to potential international visitors. The video opens with a short historical... Read more of this article
Column: Highlights Of America’s Cup Report
[Opinion column written by Mike Winfield, CEO of the ACBDA] From October 16-18, 2015 Bermuda hosted the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series. The ACBDA last week released a report on the economic impact of the event for Bermuda. Below are five important highlights from that report. Hitting the Target When Bermuda initially evaluated the benefits... Read more of this article
Sunday March 6th: “Good News” Spotlight
News that XL Group is proposing moving their parent holding company’s place of incorporation to Bermuda, Berkeley student Zeico Swan was praised for being a good samaritan, Bermuda was ranked as one of the “world’s friendliest islands” by Travel+Leisure in their 2016 World’s Best Awards survey, and four people were awarded for their voluntary... Read more of this article
Petition Launched Calling For Bi-Partisan Reform
Another online petition has been launched on the topic of immigration, with this petition calling for “bi-partisan immigration reform” with the petition adding that “rushing this legislation through parliament for purely political reasons is not the correct way to go about this deeply sensitive and historically divisive issue.” The... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2 & Video: Pirates of Bermuda
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Sloop Foundation held its largest fundraiser of the year today [Mar 5] with the Spirit of Bermuda anchoring in Hamilton Harbour near #1 Car Park this afternoon. The Pirates of Bermuda had taken members of the community hostage, all in the name of a good cause, with the hostages to be saved by the paying of charitable... Read more of this article
