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Bermuda To Host 2010 Caribbean Tourism
The Caribbean Tourism Organization [CTO] today announced Bermuda as the host country for the 2011 Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development. The event will be held in April 2011 at the Fairmont Southampton Princess Hotel. The announcement was made at this year’s conference in Barbados. Senator Marc Bean, Junior Minister of Tourism and a Department... Read more of this article
Next Wed: Seminar on Indian Film School
There will be a seminar to learn more about an Indian filmmaking school at the Bermuda College this coming Wednesday, May 6th at 6pm. The school, Whistling Woods International (WWI), had struck a prior deal with the Premier of Bermuda, which will facilitate local students studying in Mumbai, India. On February 7, 2010 the school, located in Mumbai,... Read more of this article
Argus Launches Free Retirement Seminar
The Argus Group today [Apr 15] announces the launch of an Executive Retirement Planning Programme for senior managers and key employees who expect to retire within the next 20 years. The Executive Retirement Planning Programme is offered as a comprehensive one-day workshop, and is completely free to attend. Argus has partnered with Myera Inc., a leading... Read more of this article
Meeting Leads to Criticism of Lesbian Bishop
A group of high level international Anglican leaders have issued a communique following a meeting in Bermuda last week, criticizing the Episcopal Church for the election of a lesbian bishop in Los Angeles. At the center of the controversy is Rev. Mary Glasspool, who has been termed “a partnered lesbian”. Rev Glasspool has received the... Read more of this article
Police Hosting Town Hall Meeting For West End
The Bermuda Police Service will host a town hall meeting place at Port Royal Primary School this coming Thursday [April 15] starting at 7pm. Residents of the western parishes [Warwick, Southampton and Sandys parish] are invited to attend this forum to discuss the state of affairs in the area for the past six months and to hear the attending Police officers... Read more of this article
Dunkley Stays Away: Anti-Gang Group Instead
Senator Michael Dunkley did not attempt to attend the Term Limits meeting last night as he had previously stated he would, instead attending the ‘Rise Above Bermuda’ anti-gang meeting being held at the same time. We attended the Rise Above meeting held last night at the Victor Scott school at approximately the same time [6-8pm] and spotted... Read more of this article
Meeting Review: “New Respect for the Colonel”
Scroll down for a quick review of the controversial meeting organised by Minister of Immigration Senator Colonel David Burch last night. The meeting was open to Bermudians who work in international business, and was to discuss term limits, which were introduced in 2001 and limit the amount of time an ordinary guest worker can remain to 6 years. The... Read more of this article
Large Turnout: David Burch Term Limit Meeting
The much discussed term limits meeting happening at this very moment at the Berkeley Institute appears to have had a massive turnout. The crowd contains a cross section of Bermudians, spanning all ages and races. The meeting had caused great controversy, first with UBP Senator Michael Dunkley and Colonel David Burch disagreeing over Senator Dunkley’s... Read more of this article
Burch to Dunkley on Meeting: “No You Can’t Come”
Controversy continues to swirl around the “Bermudian only meeting” for international business workers set by Minister of Immigration Lt. Col. David Burch. An email sent out by Colonel Burch had stated that proof of Bermudian status must be shown at the door. UBP Senator Michael Dunkley had previously told us he felt to “ask for proof of... Read more of this article
Billionaire Steve Forbes To Speak in Bermuda
Billionaire Steve Forbes will be the keynote speaker at a Capital G conference in April. The 1st Annual Capital G Private Wealth Conference on April 13, 2010, will be hosted at the Tucker’s Point Resort. The conference cost is $250 per delegate. Most well known for being Chairman and CEO of Forbes Media [which includes Forbes Magazine], Mr. Forbes... Read more of this article
Roger Crombie’s World Insurance Forum Reports
Riskandinsurance.com has two great articles on the 2010 World Insurance Forum [WIF] which was held in Bermuda earlier this week. They are written by veteran business writer Roger Crombie, a premiere writer in the insurance and business fields who has published countless articles internationally. With an offbeat style combined with extensive knowledge,... Read more of this article
Dunkley:Proof of Bermudian Status is Unacceptable
The issue of term limits is in the limelight following the email sent out by Senator David Burch inviting Bermudians to a meeting, which he stated was for Bermudians only with proof of status required at the door. Senator Michael Dunkley said to “ask for proof of Bermudian status is unacceptable and unnecessary“. He went on to say “We... Read more of this article
