Category: News
Column: Key Is Choosing Growth Going Forward
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] Life is change…growth is optional… choose wisely… [Quote from Karen Kaiser Clark] On February 21, 1965 Malcolm X [el Hajj Malik el Shabazz] was assassinated. He was one of four leaders killed in the United States within a five -year period, all of whom impacted global change. Malcolm was a transformative... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Lay Out The Facts’ On Labour Relations
[Opinion column written by Minister Michael Fahy] It is sad indeed to read Mr. Roban’s opinion piece last week which in my view amounts to nothing but a propaganda piece [and poor at that]. However, given that false and misleading information is a hallmark of the opposition, which sadly gets some traction if it is simply ignored; it is useful... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: P.A.L.S. Annual Fundraising Walk
Crowds of people took part in the 28th annual P.A.L.S. Walk this morning [Feb 21], which started and finished at P.A.L.S. Headquarters on Point Finger Road in Paget, with participants able to choose from 3K, 5K and 10K distances. Sponsored by Clarien Bank and Colonial Insurance, the event serves as the organisation’s major annual fundraiser, with... Read more of this article
Column: “Looking Under The Hood” At Budget
[Written by Larry Burchall] Inside the full set of papers and stuff that accompanies every annual Budget, there are always some little gems, that can hit hard and unexpectedly. Here are a few. Tax increases – Customs Duty The Minister has decreed that Customs Duty and Payroll Tax will increase. Customs Duty revenue is expected to rise by about 11%. Customs... Read more of this article
Altercation At Club & Driver Arrested After Chase
An alteration between three males took place at a club on the corner of Court and Angle Street early on Saturday morning, and in a separate matter a car was impounded and the driver arrested following a high speed chase early Sunday morning. A police spokesperson said, “Police were called to a club on the corner of Court and Angle Street on a... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: P.A.L.S. Fundraising Walk
The 28th annual P.A.L.S. Walk took place this morning [Feb 21], with the event serving as the organisation’s major annual fundraiser, with proceeds going towards vital medical care, equipment and supplies for cancer patients in Bermuda. This year’s event started and finished at P.A.L.S. Headquarters at 18 Point Finger Road, Paget, with routes along... Read more of this article
Sunday February 21st: “Good News” Spotlight
News that luxury lifestyle magazine ‘Tatler’ featured Bermuda, Digicel and BTC donated $4,000 to the Haitian Child Dental Project, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones recommended Bermuda on social media, and Elliot Primary students teamed up with Keep Bermuda Beautiful to clean up the Devonshire area were all some of the positive news stories from... Read more of this article
Premier: ‘Two-Track Strategy’ To Help Economy
Minister Richards “laid down a two-track strategy to get Bermuda back on its feet,” one track was to pursue any opportunity to grow the economy and the second track was to impose control and discipline on Government finances, Premier Dunkley said following Friday’s budget. Speaking at a post-budget press conference, the Premier said,... Read more of this article
Bean: “Start Of A Push Back Towards Policies”
What happened at the immigration information session is “what appears to be the start of a push back towards the policies of this Government,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said, adding that people “get a little tired of being ill treated by those who govern them.” Mr Bean was speaking following the shut down of the recent immigration... Read more of this article
Videos: Government & Opposition On Budget
Government Ministers and Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt both provided on-camera comments following yesterday’s budget, which saw Finance Minister Bob Richards lay out the Government’s financial plans for the upcoming fiscal year. Noting that “nobody likes tax increases” but we “must get to grips with the deficit and... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Poultry Fanciers Society Show
The Bermuda Poultry Fanciers Society’s Annual Poultry Show is taking place this weekend at the Botanical Gardens, with an array of animals on display including chickens, rabbits, turkeys, pigeons and more. Speaking in advance of the event, a spokesperson said, “The Jack King Building will be filled to the brim with lots of poultry pleasures,... Read more of this article
Video: Wells Scores Huddersfield’s Winning Goal
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored the lone goal for his team in today’s [Feb 20] match, helping to secure Huddersfield’s 1-0 win over Wolves and first back-to back victories under head coach David Wagner. Today’s goal marked the 13th of the season for the Bermudian striker, who found the back of the net in the... Read more of this article
