Acting Deputy Governor appoints three new Chief Officers
The Acting Deputy Governor, Mr. Franz Manderson is pleased to announce the recruitment of Mr. Stran Bodden, Mr. Eric Bush and Mr. Alan Jones, as Chief Officers. Mr. Bodden will take over, as Chief Officer in the Ministry of Finance,…
Building collapses in centre of Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A multistory building collapsed in Rio’s centre Wednesday evening, leaving rubble strewn over a wide area but confusion about the number of possible victims and the cause. Thick layers of debris covered cars and motorcycles….
The poetry revival
The poetry revival I am talking about is not the general name given to a loose movement in Britain that took place in the 1960’s and 70’s. This was a modernist-inspired reaction to the Movement’s more conservative approach to British…
Philippines disarms villagers in killing probe
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police disarmed villagers on a southern island and will test their weapons to determine whether they were used to massacre 15 fishermen at sea in a suspected feud over lucrative fishing grounds, officials said Wednesday….
Lohan sued by pedestrian allegedly struck by star
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lindsay Lohan’s bad luck with cars continues after a woman who claims she was struck by the actress’ sports car sued over her injuries Wednesday. Nubia Del Carmen Preza claims she was struck by Lohan’s Maserati…
The Editor Speaks: The bad side of party politics. Immigration changes
What an injustice was done last Tuesday evening (24) when two members of the UDP (United Democratic Party) were missing WOL! What did they miss? A meeting called by the Coalition to Keep BT Dump Free at the Bodden Town…
Good works equal rewards and recognition
The Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing has named Ms. Wanda McField as its Employee of the Year for 2011. “The Employee of the Year award is a celebration and recognition of the Department’s employees who each have delivered outstanding…
Forklift driver rewarded in homeless killings case
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Donny Hopkins was buying his wife cigarettes at a drug store when a man burst inside and screamed the unbelievable: A serial killer was savagely stabbing a man in the parking lot. Hopkins, who knew a…
Gerrard warns of Wembley slip-up
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is looking forward to leading out the side at Wembley for the first time but has cautioned against complacency given what happened to Arsenal in last year’s final against Birmingham City. Kenny Dalglish’s side drew 2-2…
Aunt Julia’s birthday party
More than 150 friends, family members and well-wishers came to celebrate “Aunt” Julia Hydes’ 103rd Birthday with a special party at the Harquail theatre. Five generations of the Hydes family were represented at the party and everyone joined in singing “Happy…
