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PLP Congratulates PLP In The Bahamas
The Progressive Labour Party has extended congratulations to the Progressive Liberal Party in the Bahamas, and its leader, newly elected Prime Minister Philip Davis. A spokesperson said, “Today, the Progressive Labour Party, its executive and its leadership extends warm congratulations to our sister party in the Bahamas, the Progressive Liberal... Read more of this article
Keep Haiti In Thoughts, Lend Support If Can
In the wake of tragic events in Haiti, the Premier of Bermuda David Burt shared sentiments on behalf of the Government of Bermuda. Premier Burt said, “The people of Haiti have once again experienced a devastating earthquake that has left the country, and her people directly affected by the catastrophic damages. The images emerging from Haiti are heartbreaking.... Read more of this article
Bermuda Red Cross Launch Appeal For Haiti
The Bermuda Red Cross has launched a disaster appeal for those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. According to international news reports, “Hospitals in Haiti have become overwhelmed as they treat thousands of people injured in a earthquake that has left 1,419 dead. Some 13,694 houses have been destroyed, Haiti’s civil protection agency... Read more of this article
CARICOM Congratulates Flora Duffy
CARICOM has extended congratulations to Bermuda’s Flora Duffy after her gold medal winning performance at the Tokyo Olympics Triathlon, saying it is “further evidence of the ability of small states like ours to compete and be successful in the global arena.” The message from CARICOM CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque... Read more of this article
Congratulations Extended To New St Lucia PM
Following their general election, Bermuda’s Acting Premier Walter Roban has extended congratulations to the new Prime Minister of St Lucia, Philip J. Pierre. A Government spokesperson said, “Following the General Election in St Lucia on Monday, 26 July, the main opposition party, the St Lucia Labour Party [SLP], claimed victory. “Acting... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Extends Condolences To Haiti
Following the assassination of the President of Haiti, the Premier extended condolences to the people of Haiti and said the Government will “support the people of Haiti in any way that we can.” Premier David Burt said, “On behalf of the Government of Bermuda, I extend sincerest condolences to the people of Haiti and to the family of President... Read more of this article
Closing St Vincent Volcano Appeal On June 30
The Bermuda Red Cross said that they have raised just over $11,000 for the St. Vincent Volcano Appeal and they will be closing the account on June 30, and sending the funds to British Red Cross. A Bermuda Red Cross spokesperson said, “We would like to advise you that we have raised just over $11,000 for the St. Vincent Volcano Appeal and because... Read more of this article
Column: The UWI Bermuda Open House
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] For hundreds of years, Bermuda and the Caribbean region have been inextricably linked. The very first indentured servants arrived on our shores in 1616 from the West Indies and the vast majority of enslaved persons of African descent in Bermuda were brought from various Caribbean islands. These slaves built... Read more of this article
FIFA & CARICOM Enter Into Agreement
FIFA and CARICOM have entered into a collaboration agreement, “with the aim of promoting sports integrity and social responsibility while furthering the development of football in the region.” The report on the FIFA website said, “FIFA and the Caribbean Community [CARICOM] signed a memorandum of understanding [MoU] to strengthen their... Read more of this article
WTTC Releases Economic Impact Report
The World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC] released its annual Economic Impact Report [EIR], which revealed that the Travel & Tourism sector’s contribution to Caribbean GDP dropped by $33.9 billion in 2020. A spokesperson said, “The World Travel & Tourism Council’s annual Economic Impact Report [EIR] today reveals the dramatic... Read more of this article
Bermuda Donates Vaccines To Trinidad & Tobago
Bermuda is donating Covid-19 vaccines to Trinidad and Tobago as ”we have an overabundance of vaccines.” The Trinidad and Tobago Newsday media reported, “This country will receive donations of Covid-19 AstraZeneca vaccines from St Vincent and the Grenadines and Bermuda. “He [Trinidad's Minister of Foreign and Caricom Affairs] said... Read more of this article
Dr Barnett: New CARICOM Secretary General
The International Women’s Forum Caribbean and Bermuda members congratulated Dr. Carla Barnett on her appointment as Secretary General of CARICOM. A spokesperson said, “The mission of IWF is ‘To advance women’s leadership and champion equality worldwide’, so we are particularly pleased that Dr. Barnett’s strong leadership has been recognized,... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Facts, Conspiracies, More
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] The funny thing about social media is that anyone can make a statement or claim without actually presenting evidence and facts. I listened to a recent interview on Facebook. A statement was made that the Covid mitigation measures that Bermuda had implemented were more stringent than other islands. Quarantine... Read more of this article
West Indian Association Launches Appeal
The West Indian Association of Bermuda has launched an appeal to help the victims of the volcanic eruption in the island of St Vincent. A spokesperson said, “The hearts and prayers of the West Indian Association [WIA] [Bermuda] go out to our brothers and sisters in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. “The WIA [Bermuda] is launching an appeal... Read more of this article
Column: The Rise Of Women In Regional Politics
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] “I’ll rise like the day” “I’ll rise up” “I’ll rise unafraid” “I’ll rise up” “And I’ll do it a thousand times again” Andra Day Over the last 100 years, women around the world have rejected the male-imposed shackles dictating... Read more of this article
Column: Chris Famous On Assisting Each Other
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] In September of 2003, Bermuda was hit by Hurricane Fabian. In its aftermath, we were left with death and destruction that we had never experienced in generations. Islandwide, entire roads were gone, roofs were gone, retaining walls gone, and electricity gone. Essentially, nearly 50 percent of our island was... Read more of this article
