Remembering the late David Allen, the barrier breaker
BERMUDA’s movers and shakers have come out to honor the late David Aleen, the first PLP Tourism Minister, with the unveiling of a commemorative plague. Politicians, including outgoing Premier Ewart Brown and well-wishers turned out at King’s Square, St. George’s on Friday, to do the honors. Mr. Allen was a powerful force for workers during his many years the House of Assembly, both in Opposition and later as a Cabinet Minister. The plaque was officially dedicated to the hard work Mr. Allen contributed in bringing the African Heritage Diaspora Trail to the island. Minister...
Read MoreFifthteen women to examine issues facing Bermuda’s women
WOMEN’S issues are very important in Bermuda — that’s why Government has appointed the first-ever 15-member Women’s Council. Culture Minister Neleetha Butterfield announced the scheme Monday. She pledged that the Council will focus on outstanding women’s issues. The Council’s mandate will be to empower women to work together toward improving the quality of life for women, families and society, said Ms. Butterfield. It is expected that the group will urgently examine the findings of a 1997 women’s issues report looking at equal pay, maternity leave,...
Read MoreMirrors Programme making inroads with new graduates
THIRTY-SEVEN young men have completed the third phase of Government’s successful Mirrors Programme. Started in 2007 as a vision of Premier Ewart Brown, the inititative is aimed at molding young men into future role models. Social Rehabilitation Minister Neleetha Butterfield said the men range from ages 15 to 18. Saturday’s completion ceremony also celebrated the completion of the nine-month Follow Through Series, held at the Berkley Institutes. The young people were paired with a volunteer from the community, who coached them once a week, face-to-face and twice a week by phone,...
Read MorePremier’s day care tour at Happy Valley
Dr. the Hon. Ewart F. Brown; J.P., M.P., Premier of Bermuda accompanied by Hon. Neletha Butterfield, Minister of Culture & Social Rehabilitation, today was given a tour of the Happy Valley Child Care Center. The tour which lasted approximately 30 minutes was conducted by Coordinator of the Happy Valley Child Care Center Yolanda Burrows, Director of Child and Family Services Alfred Maybury and Dr. Muriel Wade-Smith
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