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Digicel Boss Funds Historic Haiti Project
Irish billionaire Denis O’Brien — whose Digicel telecommunications empire is headquartered in Bermuda –funded reconstruction of the iconic Iron Market in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, which was officially reopened yesterday [Jan. 11] by former US President Bill Clinton. The first public building to have been completely restored since... Read more of this article
One Year Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake
Minister of National Security Lt. Col. David Burch is encouraging residents to keep Haiti in their thoughts today [Jan 12] as the country marks the one year anniversary of the earthquake which devastated the Caribbean nation. On January 12, 2010, thousands of people were killed and a n estimated one million people were left homeless when an earthquake... Read more of this article
Dominicans to Search for Missing Boat
Officials have confirmed with Bernews that as of this morning [Dec 29] a vessel from the Dominican Republic Navy division will set out to search for “Carefree IV”, which has two Bermudian crew members aboard. The 31-foot yacht left the Dominican Republic on December 1 and had been due to arrive in Bermuda before Christmas. Local officials have previously... Read more of this article
Minister Burch: Enhancing Regional Security
Bermuda’s participation in a Caricom adjunct responsible for coordinating regional security in the Caribbean area is “critically important” for the island’s safety, Government’s Leader in the Senate told the Upper House yesterday (Dec.15). National Security Minister Senator David Burch was reporting to the Senate on his... Read more of this article
Bermudian Archivist Elected to Caribbean Board
Bermudian archivist Karla Hayward was elected to the Executive Board of CARBICA at the Ninth General Assembly of the Caribbean Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives held in Trinidad last month. Ms. Hayward will serve as Treasurer for the organization for the next four years. The election took place as archivists from sixteen Caribbean... Read more of this article
Burch: CARICOM Meeting of Security Ministers
The Minister of National Security Colonel David Burch traveled to St. John’s Antigua yesterday [Nov 30] to represent Bermuda at the annual Caribbean Community (CARICOM) summit of National Security Ministers. Starting today CARICOM will convene the 2nd Meeting of the Resource Mobilisation Ministerial Sub-Committee for Crime and Security and the 11th... Read more of this article
Minister Roban: Trinidad Conference Update
Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Walter Roban yesterday [Nov 15] addressed a Plenary Session of the ICT Business and Innovation Symposium 2010 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Minister Roban participated in a panel that addressed “Challenges to and initiatives for developing the Caribbean Information Society”.... Read more of this article
Minister Roban to Travel to Trinidad
This weekend the Minister of the Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Walter Roban will travel to Trinidad to participate in the 2nd Trinidad and Tobago ICT Business and Innovation Symposium 2010. The theme of this year’s conference is ICT Innovation: Staying Ahead and is scheduled for November 14th to 16th at the Hyatt Regency, Trinidad. The... Read more of this article
Bermuda Red Cross Hurricane Tomas Appeal
The Bermuda Red Cross has launched a cash appeal to support the affected Islands after Hurricane Tomas, which struck our Caribbean neighbours last month. Throughout the hurricane’s path, at least 41 people are known to have been killed, 14 of whom were in St. Lucia. Monetary losses have been estimated at over $570 million, mainly in St. Lucia. In... Read more of this article
St Kitts PM Congratulates Premier Cox
Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis Dr Denzil Douglas has congratulated new Premier Paula Cox saying “Your long and distinguished career in the public realm, most recently as Deputy Premier, will undoubtedly serve you well as you undertake the new role of leader of the Government of Bermuda.” Dr. Denzil L. Douglas visited Bermuda from May... Read more of this article
Burch To Attend Barbados Prime Minister’s Funeral
The Cabinet Office announced this afternoon that the Minister of National Security Colonel David Burch will represent Bermuda in Barbados at the funeral of the late Prime Minister, the Hon. David Thompson. A State Funeral will be held in Bridgetown, Barbados for the late Prime Minister tomorrow [Nov 2]. Minister Burch departs the Island tomorrow morning.... Read more of this article
Condolence Book for Late Barbados Prime Minister
The Cabinet Office, in conjunction with the Barbados Association of Bermuda is advising the public that a Book of Condolence will be available for signing by residents who wish to pay their respects to the late Prime Minister of Barbados, the Hon. David Thompson. The book will be available, in the Cabinet Office starting tomorrow [Oct 26]. Mr. Thompson... Read more of this article
