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HOLIDAY SPIRIT GIFT GUIDEA SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION OF THE BERMUDA SUN ■ NOVEMBER 30, 2012 ■ PAGE 1

Have a joyful ChristmasBY AMANDA [email protected]

Welcome to the Bermuda Sun’s 2012 Christmas Gift Guide.

In this edition we bring you a bounty of gift ideas to brighten up the lives of your loved ones over the holidays.

You will find eight pages brimming with gift ideas for the whole family, even the dog and cat.

This year we have also included a hostess and ‘adults only’ category to help you find fun gifts for the holidays.

There are also presents for the home and for those on a budget.

We also explore the gift options at some of the island’s less well-known retail stores.

Did you know that not only does Demco Florist create fabulous bouquets but it is also a goldmine of Christmas gift ideas?

Big Savings Zone at Southside, Bermuda’s ‘Best Furniture Store’, is also worth a trip to discover its festive décor and quality giftware.

If you are after some extra personal sparkle, then Lush Makeup, Lash and Brow Bar can create that ‘wow’ factor for those Christmas parties.

The store also sells cosmetic products and can create a customized gift box for you.

If you’re looking for something unusual this Christmas, then pay a visit to Orange Bay Company. The store is an emporium of vintage designer cloth-ing, quality furniture, artwork, furnishings and accent pieces.

ResponsibilityIf it’s Bermuda Cedar you

are after, the BS&R Group can create beautiful furni-ture and other items to pass on to the next generation.

For the more ‘DIY’ among you, Baptiste can provide practical gifts, from work stations and power tools, to bread and ice cream makers.

In this edition we also encourage you to visit St George’s, which has a full calendar of Christmas events to charm the whole family.

If you’re aiming to throw a memorable party over the holidays, then Bacardi can supply you with all the entertaining tips you need.

The world famous spirits company has all the prod-ucts you need for a well-stocked bar, but reminds all of us to ‘enjoy respon-sibly’.

The Bermuda SPCA also encourages us to take responsibility this Christ-mas when it comes to our pets.

With a house packed full of guests it is easy to over-look your furry friends at this busy time of year, but the SPCA warns us to be on our guard to ensure they stay safe.

Also in this supplement, Oleander Cycles presents some mobile gift ideas, while Walker Christopher, Waters Edge Marine Ltd and Swiss Timing suggest some luxury gift ideas to show someone special how much you really care.

Whatever you are doing over the holidays, enjoy, and please also remember those less fortunate than ourselves. ■

Inside this supplementA time for giving — the Toys for Tots appeal Page 2Demco Florist has Christmas all wrapped up Pages 3 and 5Discover a treasure trove of gift ideas at Big Savings Zone Page 4Should you buy, sell or trade your gold this Christmas? Page 5 Enjoy personal shopping at Otto Wurz Page 6 The West End Primary School’s Warriors’ Christmas fair Page 6The eyes have it — create that ‘wow’ factor this Christmas at Lush Makeup, Lash and Brow Bar Page 7Go vintage — discover unique furniture items and designer goods at Orange Bay Company Page 8Bermuda Cedar — beautiful gifts at the BS&R Group Page 9From power tools to kitchen appliances, Baptiste has all your practical gifts Page 10Enjoy the Christmas charm of St George’s Page 11How Bacardi Ltd can help you celebrate the season Page 12Give the gift of health — join the ‘Why It Matters’ campaign Page 12Animal welfare tips for the holidays, by Bermuda SPCA Page 13Motorcycles and chic accessories at Oleander Cycles Page 13Luxury gifts at Walker Christopher, Waters Edge Marine Ltd and Swiss Timing Page 14Gifts for the home / Gifts for pets Page 17Gifts for the hostess / Gifts for adults only Page 18Gifts for children Pages 19-20Gifts for under $100 / $50 and $20 Page 21Gifts for women Pages 22-23Gifts for men Page 23Stocking fillers Page 24

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GIVING: Celebrate the holidays with lots of fun and sparkle, but let’s also try to remember those less fortunate than ourselves.

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Your last chance to help a needy child this ChristmasBY AMANDA [email protected]

Times are hard and most of us will find buying gifts this Christmas an expen-sive task, but one company is hoping you will not forget others.

Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty (CBBR) has teamed up with the Coalition for Protection of Children to appeal for Toys for Tots.

The annual toy appeal for disadvantaged children has been running for 10 years but this year — due to the economic climate — dona-tions are down.

Today — November 30 — is the last day of this year’s appeal and your last chance to participate.

Heather Chilvers, CBBR sales representative and appeal organizer, said: “We need as much help as we can get this year, as toy donations are down.”

Over the years, Toys For Tots has grown from 200 gifts of new toys to 1,200 last year.

But this year, because of the recession and tough times families are facing, more toys are needed than ever.

Ms Chilvers said: “This year we actually need 1,500 new toys, as the economy has left additional families in need.

“This is the time that children need help more than ever.

Compassion“People have been

extremely generous and kind to this cause over the years, and we hope that they will this year as well.

“Some children in Bermuda have one of the most fortunate lifestyles in the world, and way more toys than they really want or need.

“We ask that parents get them involved and educate them to be compassionate and empathetic to those less fortunate than them-selves.

“There is always a time in everyone’s life, no matter who they are, when they experience some sort of hardship or pain, wheth-er through ill health, loss or some kind of emotional upset.

“It is nice when there’s a helping hand there, so please be the help-ing hand for these children.

“Obviously, giving a gift to Toys For Tots is a choice, but there are many choices for $20 or $30 that would make a child very happy.

“We collect gifts for children aged 0-16, but are always short of gifts in the teenage category, so a gift certificate can be just the thing if you are undecided what to purchase.

“Giving feeds the soul, and all for less than the price of a couple of drinks or deli lunches. ”

Toys For Tots was initi-ated by William Hendricks in Los Angeles in 1947 after his wife Diane tried to donate a homemade Raggedy Ann doll to a needy child but could find

no means to do so.The couple gathered

together a group of US Marine Corps Reserve volunteers to organize a toy collection.

It resulted in more than 5,000 toys being donated in bins placed outside of movie theatres.

In 1948, Toys For Tots was launched as a national campaign in the US.

In 2009 it was estimated the Toys For Tots Program and Foundation had distributed almost 500 million toys.

Last Decem-ber, First Lady Michelle Obama also took part in the programme.

The charity’s goal is to ‘deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming respon-sible, productive, patriotic citizens’.

The Bermuda appeal was initiated by CBBR sales representative Kim Webb in 2002, after seeing that Coldwell Banker in Vermont was taking part. She has spearheaded the programme since, assisted

by the company’s staff.This year’s volunteers

include organizers Ms Chil-vers and Cratonia Smith, plus Ann Rego, Carol Birch, Quinton Burgess and Sarah Faiella.

But Ms Chilvers added: “The entire company gets involved one way or another towards the end, as collecting and moving so many toys requires a lot of manpower.

“Once the toys have been collected and delivered to the Coalition for the Protec-tion of Children, mothers or caregivers will come by and help to select a toy suit-able for a particular child.

“Then the wrapping begins. Everyone pitches in — from CBBR employees to schoolchildren getting their community service hours, to family members and other volunteers. It is a massive task.

“The Coalition for the Protection of Children has a large Christmas party on December 9 and the toys are given to the children at this time.”

If you want to help a disadvantaged child this Christmas, you can donate a new, unwrapped toy to Coldwell Banker Bermuda

Realty or the Coalition for the Protection of Children.

Donations are currently on display in the windows of the CBBR offices.

There are also drop-off boxes at the Phoenix Annex Toy Store, Hunt’s

Food & Supplies, Daisy & Mac, Arnold’s Discount Warehouse, People’s Phar-macy, Face & Body Day Spa, and Gorham’s.

Some stores also give discounts on toys purchased. ■

FOR MORE INFORMA-TION contact Ms Chilvers at 247-1808 or Ms Smith at 247-1807. Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty is located at 11 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton.

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WORTHY CAUSE: Volunteers for this year’s Toys for Tots appeal are collecting new toys and games to deliver to the island’s disadvantaged children.

CHILVERS

‘We need as much help as we can get this year, as toy donations are down.’

HEATHER CHILVERSCBBR sales representative / appeal organizer

■ A TIME FOR GIVING / The Toys for Tots appeal

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Florist is a goldmine of garlands and gift ideasBY AMANDA [email protected]

From hand-bound garlands to stocking fill-ers and ‘girlfriend gifts’, Demco Florist has Christ-mas all wrapped up.

If you’re looking for wreaths, bouquets or table decorations, Demco can create something wonder-fully festive for your home.

Clients however, may be surprised to find the Devonshire store is also a goldmine for Christmas gift ideas.

Owner Carmen Phillips said: “We are all about diversity and have changed up Demco dramatically, because these days in retail, unless you diversify you may not survive.

“We used to do tradi-tional but now welcome the contemporary, the modern and the bespoke customer. There is something for everyone here, no matter what your taste or budget.

Diversity“We carry carnations to

orchids and can create $65 round table arrangements to $400 vases.

“For Christmas we can do traditional flowers and decorations, to the ultra-modern.

“If you find nothing suit-able then we will put some-thing together for you.

“We love talking to our customers. If you don’t know what you want then we will come up with some designs and ideas, and go from there.

“The biggest thing that distinguishes Demco from other florists is our diver-sity.

“We don’t want to turn anyone away, so whether it’s a simple ornament or an elaborate mantelpiece decoration, you will find it here.

“Our florists are amazing at changing-up, according

to each customer. We also try to find out the indi-vidual details of each gift recipient.

“We will design different-ly for a 20-year-old versus a 50-year-old or 90-year-old, and that’s what makes our customers come back.

“It’s not just about what the customer wants but also how you want the recipient to feel, so we design based on the message you want to send.

“Flowers speak to people, so we design to deliver the message the customer wants.”

Table centrepieces are a mainstay of any Christmas

dining experience, and Demco can offer both the round traditional candle centrepiece and more modern versions.

The florist’s “biggest traditional seller” is the ‘long and low table centrepiece’.

Mrs Phillips said: “Most people want ‘traditional’ at Christmas, and this is the long table decoration.

“Some people also like to tweak with tradition though, so we offer 10 different table settings.”

Traditional table deco-rations can come in red, green or gold, or white and gold.

Or this year, why not opt for a more rustic, natural look, with Demco’s bark-lined centerpiece with moss, driftwood, pine cones, mushrooms and cinnamon sticks?

There are also exotic versions containing details such as orchids and bay grape leaves.

Mrs Phillips said natural wood and shades of bronze are very “in” for this year’s Christmas decor.

“Expect to see a lot of table arrangements incor-porating wood and moss-es,” she said.

“Bronze also works well with any colour scheme.

It can work with some-thing colourful, such as turquoise or purple, to traditional Christmas colours of red, green and gold.”

Spruce up your deco-rations with wooden or bronze reindeers, drift-wood ornaments and shells, all available at Demco.

When it comes to host-ess gifts, the florist’s ‘grab and go’ handheld festive bouquet is very popular.

Mrs Phillips also recom-mends Demco’s arrange-ment of red amaryllis and twigs inside a tall white window vase, as “a wonder-ful upscale gift”.

For smaller apartments or studios, you can also add a touch of Christmas spirit with a boxwood tree.

Mrs Phillips said: “This year we have a boxwood tree, which is fabulous for smaller apartments as it is 18 inches high.

“It starts out as just a stick in a pot but is hand-crafted by our florists to end up as the perfect boxwood tree, without any gaps. You can then add your own ornaments or glitter spray.”

She added: “We also have an amazing topiary tree, which we ran out of last

year. And we also do hand-crafted garlands. Rachel (Smith), our head florist, particularly enjoys making the garlands.

“She hand-binds them using the freshest materi-als available.

“Our customers love them. You can put them on a staircase or a mantel-piece, and each one is pre-ordered according to indi-vidual specifications.”

Wreaths are another popular holiday decoration in Bermuda homes.

At Demco, you can choose from either a tradi-tional or luxury wreath, which contains gold poin-settias, red or gold balls and battery-operated lights.

Both styles use fresh Noble Fir and come in four sizes, ranging from 18 to 28 inches.

All Demco’s Christmas decorations can be ordered online at the florist’s website.

The store also supplies traditional and themed decorations for corporate offices or individual homes. This year, it has wall, floor and ceiling ornaments in themes such as Candyland and Winter Wonderland.

WhimsicalGiant vases, baubles,

light-covered branches, giant stainless steel balls and reindeer can decorate your office, boardroom or Christmas tree to add that festive cheer.

“For homes we have lots of whimsical stuff, such as reindeer, snowmen, Dr Seuss-style red crushed velvet Santa hats, and cone Christmas trees in silver, red and gold,” said Mrs Phillips.

“They are well priced. We try to offer our customers unique items from around the world for under $40.

“We also love reindeer, and have them in all shapes, colours and sizes, from wooden to silver glit-ter to bronze.

“Most corporate clients however, prefer the tradi-tional and elegant to the whimsical and glitzy.”

If you are looking for a Christmas gift, Demco can also help you find some-thing ‘out of the box’, with presents for both sexes, ranging from the fun to the flirty to the practical.

Men’s gifts include office desk items such as a metal Vespa money box and a golf bag pen holder, with pens shaped like mini golf clubs.

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IF THE SHOE FITS: These high heel ‘wine caddies’ make great ‘girlfriend gifts’, as do these cute salt and pepper shakers, pictured right (photo supplied).


BACK TO NATURE: Wooden, rustic decorations, such as the reindeer above, and shades of bronze are popular this year.

See FLORIST, page 5


Enjoy festive finds at Bermuda’s ‘Best Furniture Store’BY AMANDA [email protected]

Big Savings Zone won this year’s Best of Bermuda Award for ‘Best Furniture Store’ but it is also a trea-sure trove of Christmas gift ideas.

From candles and diffus-ers to Christmas decora-tions, it’s worth taking a trip to Southside to see what this company has in store.

If you’re looking to brighten up your Christ-mas tree, Big Savings Zone has some beautiful orna-ments to give it that extra sparkle.

GrottoPeacocks, tropical fish,

stars and exotic birds range from $5-12 in price, and you can also pick up boxes of colourful baubles and crackers.

The furniture store has created a special Santa’s grotto to house all its festive decorations, and this includes singing Santas, penguins and chip-munks for sale.

You can also buy pretty Christmas stockings, wreaths and sprays, festive tablecloths and placemats.

Dried floral and reed arrangements in winter colours can boost your Christmas décor, along with pots and candles.

Elizabeth Mayne is the co-owner of Big Savings Zone along with her husband Alan.

Mrs Mayne said: “We’ve

been here for 12 years and sell mainly furniture and bedding, but over the past three years we’ve started doing accessories, such as drapes, sheets and pillows.

“In the past two years we’ve also started bringing in Christmas accessories, oil burners and candles.

“This year we decided to bring in more specialty-

themed decorations and we built the little Santa house in the corner of the store, to house all the decorations.”

Just alongside the grotto you can find some practical but cute gifts for children. Aroma Bears and Friends are wax animals and teddy bears which exude a gentle fragrance once a hairdryer is blown over them gently — ideal for a nursery or child’s bedroom.

There are also nightlights in the shape of novelty cars and vehicles, for a child’s bedside table ($35-45).

The store also sells ‘fire pots’, which can be placed on a patio or indoor table.

Mrs Mayne said the pots work by placing ‘fire gel’

inside them which burns for up to three hours.

“They are really nice and make an attractive addi-tion to your patio or indoor table,” she said.

The pots range from $55-100 in price and each comes with a pot of ‘fire gel’. This is also available to buy separately at $10 per pot.

If you are looking for a unique gift for someone, Ashleigh and Burwood oil burners can make an attractive addition to any home.

Mrs Mayne said: “Unlike candles which burn down, you put oil in the burners, fill them halfway and then light the wick. Let it burn

for a few minutes and then blow the flame out and place the ‘crown’ over the top.

“The aroma permeates the room and lasts for a long time. I can light one of these oil burners in the store at 9am on a Satur-day and it will burn right through until 4pm.

“The oil burners are made from handblown glass and are very popular gifts — they sell very well.”

The oil burners come in a variety of styles and designs, at different prices to suit most budgets.

A crystal oil burner in a presentation box costs $200, or if you want to treat someone special, the store also has limited edition Swarovski Crystal ‘The King’ and ‘The Queen’ styles, created to mark the Diamond Jubilee year of Queen Elizabeth II ($150 each).

The Cascade of Colour pastel collection costs between $115-125. And you can also buy lamp fragrance and oil burner gift sets for $80.

There are 14 fragrances to choose from in the oils, ranging from Green Apple to Sandalwood, Fresh Linen to Oriental Spice.

The oil lamps range from $60-200 in price and match-ing plates cost $10.

Big Savings Zone also has stylish candle holders for the floor, walls and ceil-ing of your home, whether hurricane lamps or a medley or small votives. You can also find a chande-lier for candles, priced $275.

For the person who appreciates art, Big Savings Zone also sells Mediterranean-style oil paintings and other artwork, including metal work and stylish centrepieces. ■

BIG SAVINGS ZONE, 16 Wallers Point Road, Southside, St David’s. Tel. 297-4440.


SINGING SANTAS: Whether it’s the high art of Italian-style oil paintings or cheap and cheerful singing Santas, chip-munks and penguins, you will find it at Big Savings Zone.


CHIC: Ashleigh & Burwood’s handblown glass oil burners make popular gifts.

Big Savings Zone is also a treasure trove of Christmas decorations and gift ideas


Golden investment rules SUPPLIED BY BERMUDA GOLD EXCHANGE

Islanders should not sell all their gold for cash this Christmas, unless they need the money.

Gold is currently a good investment and worth holding on to.

We have offered cash for gold for the past three years but when we started, gold was $1,375 an ounce. Now it is $1,730 an ounce.

Since April 2001, the gold price has more than quintupled in value against the US dollar, hitting an all-time high of $1,913.50 on August 23, 2011.

At Bermuda Gold Exchange we buy, sell and trade.

We can exchange your gold jewellery, trading it in for gold coins. You can also purchase investment-graded gold.

We are happy to talk to you to help you make the smartest choice for your investment.

You can also find out what a Gold Stan-dard really means.

Bermuda Gold Exchange was founded by Bermudian James Gilbert, who saw the need for people to be able to sell

unwanted gold jewellery or scrap gold and to receive cash in exchange.

We accept gold and platinum for our scrap

programme, and some types of silver as well.

Our offers are based on the karat value of the gold or other metal, its weight and current spot price on the world markets.

We also sell second-hand jewellery at our store.

We ask for photo IDs and log the names and numbers of all our

customers. We also make video recordings of the jewellery in order to deter any potential criminal behaviour and avoid the risk of receiving stolen goods.

We do not condone theft or purchase any stolen items. Any suspected items will be turned over to the Bermuda Police Service.

Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bermudagoldex-change to find out the latest information on gold. We are also on Twitter. ■

BERMUDA GOLD EXCHANGE, 22 Reid Street, Hamilton (next to the new Red Steakhouse and Bar). Call 734-4653 or see the website at www.bermu-dagoldexchange.com

GILBERT

But Demco really comes into its own with its range of gifts for women.

“We’re a girly shop and love ‘girlfriend gifts’,” said Mrs Phillips.

There are lots of fun stocking fillers and ‘Secret Santa’ gift items around the $20 mark, such as the shoe and dragonfly ornaments, candles, and shot glass tree ornaments.

There are even sparkly pink ‘leopard skin’ baubles if you really want to go “over-the-top girly”.

Hand painted wine glasses and ‘shoe’ wine caddys shaped like stilettos ($37-52) are fun gift ideas, while Mrs Phillips said the Illume soy-based candle line is also “very popular”.

BakewareWith scents such as

Balsam and Cedar or Mulled Wine, these make ideal hostess gifts.

There are also festive wine bottle hangers, Christmas napkins, and red, white and green aprons designed by local artist Viv-Hayward, bear-ing such phrases as ‘The tree will not be the only thing lit tonight’.

Demco also stocks a new line of soy-based candles, soaps and handwash liquid, by Michel Design Works. These come in scents such as Sunflower, Honey Almond and Candy Cane.

“They have a vintage, powder room-type feel, which makes them perfect for gifting”, said Mrs Phil-lips.

If you are bringing baked goods to a party, then

Demco’s ‘oven-safe paper bakeware’ is ideal for your fruit loaf or bundt cake.

There are also throw-away standing cups for mini-rum cakes, so neither the guest or party hostess will be left with the wash-ing up afterwards.

Also perfect for parties, the Corkcicle can be

placed in the freezer and then inserted into a bottle of white wine to keep it chilled during your cele-brations. ■

DEMCO FLORISTS, 14 South Road, Devonshire. Tel. 234-7777 or e-mail [email protected]. Website www.demco.bm

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CHOICE: Demco has a big choice of gift ideas and decor, including the popular Illume soy-based candle line.

FLORISTContinued from page 3


The personal touch at Otto Wurz

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Special & Delicious Treats for your Party

BY AMANDA [email protected]

With all the commercial-ization of Christmas these days, sometimes it seems like each present looks the same as the last.

But at one Hamilton store, staff take a personal pride in making sure your gift is as individual as you are.

The staff at Otto Wurz will not only take the time to help you choose a gift but will hand-wrap it with one of their signature bows, and even deliver it if neces-sary.

Christopher S Edwards, creative director, said: “We offer a personalized service.

“First of all, I think our shopping atmosphere is more laidback because it’s away from the crush of the main drag.

Gift wrap“We also try to make

suggestions for those ‘hard-to-buy-for’ people. We enjoy doing it and like the chal-lenge.

“We are also flexible about helping people, with-in reason. For example, if someone wants to come in at 8:30am before work we can be here.

“We don’t do late-night openings but we will hold the door if people can’t get here until after work, until 5:15pm for example.

“We have lots of parking around us and we also have our ‘drive-by’ — our double yellow line, where you can pull in. We open our back door and put the item in your car, and away you go.

“So we try to be accom-modating, and can also deliver for free, after work-ing hours.

“We are a family store and so we try to please all our customers.”

Mr Edwards said: “We also have our gift wrap, with a selection of Christ-mas papers and our hand-strung bows.

“This is a signature of

ours and so you can always tell if it’s an Otto Wurz package sitting under your tree, by the bow.

“We also try to be creative with our table decorations, for example, we have wind-up toys as an

alternative to crackers.“We also have lots of

novelty gifts for office party gift exchanges or stocking fillers.

“As for hostess gifts, we have a selection of guest towels, boxes of cocktail

napkins and candles, all on a Christmas theme.” ■

OTTO WURZ, 5 Front Street, Hamilton. Call 295-1247 or e-mail: [email protected]


NOVELTY GIFTS: Otto Wurz has a wide selection of stocking fillers, novelty gifts and presents for party hostesses.

Warriors to hold family Christmas fair SUPPLIED BY WEST END PRIMARY SCHOOL PTA

Children can get their photo taken with Santa Claus at a family fair in Sandys.

West End Primary School PTA is holding the Warriors’ Christmas Shop-ping Mall from 10am to 4pm on December 15.

The PTA wanted to come up with a fundraiser that would bring the commu-nity and families together, and we thought that this would be a good event, especially in light of the hard economic times.

The mall will feature vendors, music, entertain-ment and a Kiddie Corner — to keep the children entertained while you browse and shop.

Children will be able to get their photo taken with Santa, as well as enjoy Christmas colour sheets, arts and crafts.

We are hoping to work with the Sandys business community to make this a successful event and invite vendors to join us.

Food and refreshments will also be sold at the mall.

We will also hold the Warriors’ $2 store. In light of the tough economic times, we are reaching out to the parents at West End to donate any lightly-used or new clothing.

This will then be sold for $2 an item. ■

THE WARRIORS’ CHRISTMAS SHOPPING MALL, West End Primary School, 43 Scott’s Hill Road, Sandys, 10am to 4pm, Saturday, December 15. If you are a vendor or another school interested in par-ticipating in the Warriors’ Christmas Mall, contact Adrienna Forbes, PTA president at [email protected] or call 705-6006.

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FLYING VISIT: Santa Claus will visit West End Primary.


Create some extra sparkle this Christmas at LushBY AMANDA [email protected]

Cocktails, office parties, girls’ nights out and family dinners — every woman wants to look her best during the holiday season.

Christmas and New Year are the busiest times of the year for parties, and so if you want to create a splash, dramatic and colourful eye make-up is the way to go.

At Lush Makeup Lash & Brow Bar, beauticians can help you to create a stun-ning look for the mistletoe season.

Hanifah Smith, owner, said: “We are specializing in HD — High Definition — make-up applications, which are perfect for Christmas photographs.

“It is more of a flawless look because of the quality and type of make-up used. It is formulated to reflect light, so your imperfections are less noticeable.

Flawless“It contains light reflec-

tors and other ingredients to give your skin a flawless finish.

“Diffusing light creates an illusion of an even finish so you can’t detect the flaws underneath — a kind of airbrushing for your skin.

“The pigments and formulas are designed to blend seamlessly with the skin; unlike traditional topical make-up which can be cakey and more difficult to match and blend.

“HD make-up is the best option when you are taking photographs. It is also great for more mature skins and can make your skin not only look flawless, but younger as well.

“HD make-up is often designed to moisturize because make-up will settle into cracks and creases on dry complexions. The hydration also plumps up dry skin to make wrinkles

and lines less noticeable.”Ms Smith said: “That’s

what our focus is on this Christmas season.”

The HD make-up appli-cation is $70 and takes between 20-30 minutes.

Lush also does tradition-al make-up (basic make-up application) for $50.

When it comes to eye make-up, Lush can create your dream look for $25, within 15 minutes.

Ms Smith said: “A lot of Bermudian women have very good skin and so don’t need heavy make-up, so they just come in for eye make-up only.

“The most popular looks this season are smoky eyes,

metallic and cat eyes.“Some people want a

metallic gold which then fades to a green or purple. We can do anything here.”

For metallic eyes, the beauticians use hints of bronze, copper and silver shadows and liners to open up the eye area.

Ms Smith said: “A glim-mer of shimmer along the lower lash line makes eyes appear bigger, brighter and prettier.

“Purple, green and gold metallic shadows are in-trend, while metallic and gun metal colours create steely smoky eyes.

“Applying an eyelid primer before applying the

shadow ensures that it has longevity wear.”

For cat eyes, Ms Smith said ‘winged cat eyeliner’ first appeared on the runways of New York Fash-ion Week in September.

“It is now the number two beauty look for this winter,” she said.

“Whether applied thick or thin, intense black winged eyeliner is a must-try trend this season.”

She recommends NYX Big Fat Eye Marker or the Super Slim Eye Marker.

Of course, no eye make-up is complete without long, luscious lashes and this is the expertise Lush is renowned for.

The beauty salon offers lash tints, curls and exten-sions. I can also create your signature brow, where the beauticians will create the perfect eyebrow arch for your face shape.

Ms Smith said: “Bold, super-feminine lashes are a must for all women, and can be achieved with vari-ous false lash styles and techniques, or a trusty mascara with a dense brush.

“For clump-free lashes, remove any access build-up on the mascara wand by rolling it over a lint-tree paper towel. Apply mascara onto clean, dry eyelashes; fix the wand into the lash base and roll upwards.”

She also offers the follow-ing ‘rule of thumb’ beauty tip: Bold lip colour, nude/simple eye make-up; smoky/heavy eye make-up, nude/simple lip colour.

As for lips, Ms Smith said: “If you have fair skin, coral reds are more flat-tering; they add a shot of colour but aren’t overpow-ering.

“If you have medium skin, anything from true red to cranberry red shades will work well.

“If you have dark skin, avoid super-bright reds; stick with deep, rich

colours like burgundy or warm brick.

“The must-try trend this Christmas season is a deep, rich, sultry lip colour such as black cherry, wine, burgundy, blackcurrent, cranberry, blackberry and plum lipstick.

“Be sure to dust a skin-warming blush or bronzer on your cheeks to avoid a vampire/gothic look.

“Red lips are also back. After a summer of bright pinks and corals, classic perfectly-applied matte red lips are always a Christ-mas favourite. Be sure to choose a hue of red that complements your skin tone.”

At Lush you can give the gift of beauty with gift cards, from $10 upwards.

“They can be used towards any products or services, and we have lots of cosmetic gifts coming in for Christmas — eye shadow palettes, lip gloss and nail polish sets,” said Ms Smith.

“We can also create customized gift boxes, so if you let us know your budget and what the gift recipient likes, we can create that for you.

“For example, one man came in and said, ‘My wife loves red lipstick’. So we put together a gift box based on red lipstick, using different brands and shades.

“We can either put together some products for you or you can pick them out yourself.”

For the festive season, women can also try the Violent Lips and Eyes ‘Glitteratti’ range. These are temporary lip and eye tattoos which you can apply yourself and which last up to eight hours.

Ms Smith said they are featured in this month’s Allure magazine (Novem-ber), “as a favourite prod-uct of celebrities”.

They cost $18 for three.“We can apply them for

you, or you can follow the instructions in the pack,” said Ms Smith.

“Or you can go to the Violent website which has a one-minute tutorial.”

Other services at the beauty salon include eyebrow tints, ear pierc-ing, make-up tutorials and workshops. The Lush Face-book page also has easy step online tutorials to help you look your best.

You can also stop by the salon for product recom-mendations, tips and make-up tricks. ■

LUSH MAKEUP, LASH AND BROW BAR, Washington Mall One, Hamilton. Call 295-5874 or e-mail [email protected]

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THE EYES HAVE IT: This model displays a gold metallic, smoky eye look created at Lush Makeup, Lash and Brow Bar.


GIFT BOX: Lush can make up a selection of quality cosmetics according to the recipient’s personal tastes, such as a liking for red lipsticks, above.

■ MAKE-UP / How to look perfect for those photos


Bright, unique gift ideas from Orange Bay CompanySUPPLIED BY ORANGE BAY COMPANY

When it comes to holiday giving it seems we all face that one challenging person to buy for.

Perhaps it’s the person who seems to have every-thing; perhaps it’s someone with very particular tastes; or perhaps it’s someone who deserves a unique gift to reflect how special they are.

Living on a small island with a limited retail scene can make the task of play-ing Santa that even more challenging.

To find the perfect gift, consider taking a trek off the beaten shopping path to check out Orange Bay Company’s showroom on Mill Creek Road (next to ESC Ltd).

ValueHere you will find a

unique and ever-changing inventory of gently-used furniture, artwork and accent pieces, along with a growing selection of vintage designer clothing and footwear.

Founded in 2009, Orange Bay Company is a relative newcomer to Bermuda’s retail landscape but has built up a loyal following among those who appreci-ate its one-of-a-kind nature.

Proprietors Delight and Rudolph Morris take pride in hand-selecting all the items in store for their quality and value.

Here you will find every-thing from original framed artwork to designer hand-bags and antique furniture.

Mr Morris said: “We take care to only buy or consign pieces that are in good condition and that we enjoy and would be proud to have in our home or closet.

“Most of what we carry may be second-hand, but it’s absolutely first-rate in terms of quality and condi-tion.”

This Christmas, how

about a beautiful tea service for Granny? Real Louis Vuitton luggage for your husband’s next business trip? A cedar side-board for your sister’s new home?

These are typical of the items that have found their way into Orange Bay Company’s consignment gallery.

The store offers a special shopping experience — not just because of the

merchandise it carries, but also because a part of each dollar you spend at Orange Bay Company gets returned to the community.

Ms Morris said: “Orange Bay Company was founded on a philosophy of promot-ing better living in every-thing we do.

“That means helping to make beautiful, designer pieces affordable to just about everyone.

“From The Gap to Gucci,

Lilly Pulitzer, Louis Vuit-ton, Banana Republic, J Crew, Prada, Benetton, we are not label-conscious.

“But it also means using our business to help give back to those in our community who are less

fortunate.”Orange Bay Company

donates a portion of their annual profits to local char-ities. It also spearheads a major fundraiser each year for organisations such as the Salvation Army and the

Sunshine League.So, in addition to feel-

ing good about finding the perfect gift for your special someone, you can also feel good about where you’re spending your hard-earned cash this holiday season. ■

ORANGE BAY COMPANY, 4 Mill Creek Road, Pembroke. The showroom is open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information visit www.orangebaycompany.com or call 295-5400.

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BARGAINS: Pick out a designer label, from Lilly Pulitzer to Pucci, for a fraction of the cost at Orange Bay Company.

ACCENT PIECES: Find exotic furnishings to really bring a room to life.

‘Orange Bay Company was founded on a philosophy of promoting better living in everything we do. That means helping to make beautiful, designer pieces affordable to just about everyone.’

DELIGHT MORRISCo-owner

■ GO VINTAGE / Quality furniture and designer clothes


Give the gift of Bermudian heritage this ChristmasBY AMANDA [email protected]

Make this Christmas extra-special by giving the gift of Bermudian heritage to your loved ones.

Beautiful, aromatic and timeless, Bermuda Cedar gifts are as study and long-lasting as the endemic tree our island is famed for.

Bermuda Cedar has strong historic and cultural roots for Bermudians. Its wood has been prized for construction, ship building and furniture through the ages.

The soft, red wood was also used for boxes and carving, while a seedling is traditionally placed on top of wedding cakes.

The signature smell of Bermuda Cedar — a juniper tree — is familiar to most Bermudians, and symbolic of their heritage.

If you are looking for a family present therefore, a hand carved wooden gift will make a beautiful and touching addition to any home.

GenerationsAt the BS&R Group,

carpenters can create custom Bermuda Cedar trays, pens, jewellery boxes and lamps to order.

The family firm is renowned for its qual-ity carpentry and antique restoration.

Anthony Madeiros, general manager, said: “Our lamps, jewellery boxes and small trays are always popular gifts at Christmas.

“They are traditional family gifts which the older generation will buy for the younger generation.

“It is almost like the traditional Bermudian wedding gift of the hope chest —parents and grand-parents see it as passing on a piece of Bermuda to the next generation.

“Bermuda Cedar is prob-ably the rarest wood in the world.

“It can only be found on this small island, and you can only obtain it from trees which have fallen down through age or hurri-canes, because Bermuda Cedars are protected.

“The wood also has an aesthetic appeal. The tradi-tion is embedded in us as

Bermudians.“It is also very aromatic

— people love the smell of Bermuda Cedar. If you buy a jewellery box, your bedroom will smell of cedar.

“These items are defi-nitely the antiques of tomorrow, and can last for hundreds of years. If you take care of them they will last forever.”

The craftsmen at the BS&R Group carve 9 in x 4 in x 12 in jewellery boxes for $1,000.

You can choose the felt interior and the box also features inlaid Maple, providing a contrast to the darker wood.

The company also creates smaller ornamen-tal Bermuda Cedar boxes, from $20.

Bermuda Cedar pens come in two different styles for $60 each, or $65 includ-ing engraving.

The wooden trays can be custom made to your size, shape and specification, whether square, hexagonal or rectangular.

The order time is three weeks and prices start at about $250. The more ornate the tray, the higher the cost.

As for Bermuda Cedar lamps, Mr Madeiros said the company has items in stock ready for Christmas, so there is no need to pre-order.

The lamps cost $385, excluding shade, but the BS&R Group is running a Christmas offer of two

lamps for $300 each.The BS&R Group also

specializes in antique resto-ration and reproductions.

Expert craftsmen can bring your antiques back to life through hand tech-niques and all-natural oils, waxes, stains and polishes.

An alternative Christmas gift for a loved one would be to restore a favourite antique.

Mr Madeiros said: “If someone has an antique with sentimental value, we can bring it back to life.” ■

BS&R GROUP, 99 Middle Road, Devonshire. Call 236-2886 or go to www.bermu-dastripping.com

■ PHOTO SUPPLIED/BY AMANDA DALE

QUALITY: Why not give a beautiful Bermuda Cedar gift to your loved one this year? Above, Reproduced Bermuda Cedar Classics by the BS&R Group’s craftsmen. Right, a jewellery box and pen.

‘These items are definitely the antiques of tomorrow, and can last for hundreds of years.’

ANTHONY MADEIROSGeneral manager, BS&R

Group


For practical gifts, Baptiste has something for everyone

BY AMANDA [email protected]

If you’re looking for a practical gift to place under the tree this Christ-mas, look no further than Baptiste Ltd.

Whether it’s a kitchen appliance or power tool, you can find something special for your loved ones at the homeware and build-ers’ supply store.

Owner Sacha Bearden has stocked up on Cuisinart appliances and Milwaukee power tools ready for the Christmas rush, at some of the lowest prices on the island.

Already, the Cuisin-art prod-ucts are “flying off the

shelves”, according to Ms Bearden.

“Our Cuisinart stuff is doing really well,” she said.

“Toasters, crockpots and Griddlers seem to be very popular items this Christ-mas.

“We also have pot and pan sets which make nice gifts for a young person or someone moving into their own place for the first time.

“Our other appliances include breadmakers and ice cream makers.

“We have a good selec-tion of appliances and have the best prices on Cuisinart on the island.”

The Cuisinart 4-Slice Toaster costs $115, the Griddler $165, Coffee Grinder $37.95, Convec-tion Bread Maker $210.95 and Frozen Yoghurt — Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker, $97.95.

Health and fitness fans will love the Oster

MyBlend Blend-

er, at $59.90.

This blender comes in different colours, such as blue, orange, green

and pink, and mixes a smoothie ‘to go’.

For the cook in your family, there are also lots of kitchen utensils and gadgets to choose from at various prices.

Baptiste also sells Danby Maitre D’ wine coolers/fridges, for under $200.

“These are our best sell-ers so far this Christ-

mas,” said Ms

Bearden.“There’s a size for every

oenophile (wine lover).“As household rooms can

get a bit warm in Bermuda due to our climate, these fridges help to keep both red and white wines at a nice temperature.

“You can adjust the temperature throughout the fridge, setting different temperatures for different kinds of wine.”

If $200 is beyond your budget, then wine enthu-siasts will also appreciate the Oster Cordless Wine Opener, at $33.15.

Ms Bearden said: “It stays in its charging base and then you just put it over a bottle to remove the cork.

“It’s very easy and makes a very cool gift idea.”

Baptiste Ltd also sells Skybar’s stainless steel Wine Chill Drops, which can cool a glass of wine to

its ideal serving temper-ature 20 times faster than a fridge chills a full bottle.“You keep them in the

freezer and then pop them into your wine glass.

“They’re perfect

for keeping a glass of wine chilled on a hot summer’s day,” said Ms Bearden. The store also sells insulated chiller bottle covers which keep bottles cold while in transit, such as on the way to a party.

As for smaller gifts and stocking fillers, Baptiste Ltd also stocks wine stop-pers and gift bags.

If your boyfriend, husband, dad or brother enjoys DIY then Baptiste has a wide variety of tools and gadgets to keep him happy.

“We have impressive prices for power tools and have the best prices for Milwaukee on the island,” said Ms Bearden.

The Rockwell Tools JawHorse portable work station “makes projects easier”, at $299.

Gift cardsYou can also buy a clamp

and accessories. The Miter Saw Station and JawStand cost $109 each.

Ms Bearden added: “If it’s stocking gifts you’re after, we also have mini-tool sets and tape measures, and lots of other gift ideas for men.”

As for sprucing up your home itself, Baptiste sells energy-efficient LED Christmas trees from $199-$249.

The Warwick store also has baubles, tinsel and ornaments in various colours, plus Santa hats and gift bags at low prices.

Ms Bearden said: “We also have a remote control tree, which men will love. It changes the lights and flashing patterns at the touch of a button.”

Baptiste Ltd also sells gift cards “for people who can’t make up their minds”. ■

BAPTISTE LTD is located at the corner of Khyber Pass and Middle Road, Warwick. Call 236-2095 or go to www.baptiste.bm. There are in-store special offers and customers can receive 10 per cent off cash purchases each Thursday. The store is open from 8am-6pm, Monday to Saturday.

■ PHOTOS BY AMANDA DALE

DECOR: Baptiste Ltd sells everything from Christmas trees to children’s rocking horses.

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GIFT IDEAS: Above left, a Danby Maitre D’ wine cooler. Above, the Rockwell Tools JawHorse portable work station, and right, the Oster Cordless Wine Opener.

FOR HIM: Milwaukee and DeWALT power tools, for the DIY guy in your family.


Make up and cosmetics gift sets for her, ‘male grooming’ for him. Robertson’s Drug Store, open until 7.30pm on Christmas Eve,

re-open 4-6pm on Boxing Day.

Mon-Sat 8am-7:30pm Sun 4-6pm T 297-1828 E [email protected] 24 York Street St. George’s. Please visit our facebook page.

PS please try and recycle your wrapping paper and packaging this season, for more info visit kbb.bm

31 York St GeorgeTel 297-1368

Email [email protected]

Hours: Monday through Saturday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

We wish to thank you for your loyal Patronage and look forward to serving you in the new year.

Join us for a breakfast bagel or choose from a tasty selection of pastries, scones, muffins or sandwiches. We also have a choice of two soups daily, tempting desserts, ice cream and much,

much more.

The Service is fast and friendly.

Happy Holidays to all of our Loyal customers and Friends

Enjoy the historic charm of our World Heritage SiteBY LISA BEAUCHAMPBermuda Sun

Make the effort, take a drive to St George’s on the countdown to Christmas.

Apart from shopping delights, there are plenty of activities to participate in with your family.

The Bermuda National Trust’s Annual Christmas Walkabout (sponsored by Butterfield Bank) starts

the Christmas calendar of events on Friday, Decem-ber 7, from 6:30-8:30pm.

The charming Old Town will be festively lit and decorated to celebrate the holiday season.

EntertainmentThere will be entertain-

ment throughout the town and refreshments at vari-ous locations on the map to be distributed on the

evening. Enjoy Christmas crafts at St Peter’s Church Hall (now renamed the Edith Clair Spencer Hall), plus Santa Claus and his elf will hand out presents to children.

The Old Rectory, Samari-tans’ Lodge, Samaritans’ Cottages, Buckingham, Tucker House and the Globe Hotel will all be open to the public.

Also visit King’s Square

to watch entertainment from the Jackson School of Performing Arts, In Motion School of Dance, the Bermuda School of Music, and the Town Crier.

Around the churches there will also be special candlelit and family servic-es over the Christmas holidays.

For all your shopping needs, St George’s will be open for late night shop-

ping until 9pm on Satur-day, December 15 and 22.

Entertainment will include snowball fights, cookie/candy trails, hay rides, Christmas crafts, Santa’s Grotto, dunking for charity, plus wrestling demonstrations.

‘Shop and drop’ allows you to drop off your five to 11-year-olds at the World Heritage Centre, from 3-5pm, to watch a movie,

while you spend time shop-ping. Entry is $5, includ-ing treats (maximum 50 spaces).

Enjoy live music in the town, and don’t miss ‘Yarn Bombing’ — a unique graf-fiti art form to Bermuda.

Check out the Bermuda Sun’s Scene Calendar, every Friday. ■

LISA BEAUCHAMP is the president of Bermuda Sun.


Make it memorable with BacardiSUPPLIED BY BACARDI LTD

It’s Christmas, it’s time to celebrate, and what better spirit to toast the season with than BACARDÍ rum.

The famous rum — the most awarded in the world — has been at the centre of celebrations since 1862.

Bacardi this year cele-brates its 150th anniver-sary, from its beginnings in Santiago de Cuba in 1862 to its global presence today as the world’s largest private-ly-held spirits company.

Facundo L. Bacardi, chairman of Bacardi Ltd and the great-great grand-son of Bacardi founder, Don Facundo Bacardí Massó, here shares his favourite entertaining tips to make you the ultimate host this holiday season.

Entertaining“Bacardi has a long histo-

ry of being at the centre of unforgettable parties, whether informal get-togethers or special occa-sions,” said Mr Bacardi.

“With our family name on every bottle, it’s intrin-sically part of who we are. We take pride in the fact our finely-crafted products distinguish any event.

“I am very proud of my family’s history of help-ing our consumers create and celebrate events that become truly memorable in the same way our family hosted parties in our home in Cuba where every guest always felt special.”

The exceptional qual-ity and mixability of BACARDÍ make it a sure standout at your celebra-tions.

Since the 1930s, Bacardi has advertised its signa-ture Superior rum as the ideal cocktail spirit for the Christmas holidays.

“People always ask me what the secret is behind great cocktails, gifts, parties and bars,” said Mr Bacardi.

“It’s really simple: Focus

on the experience and only serve the best.”

“Our premium brands — from BACARDÍ to GREY GOOSE (vodka), BOMBAY SAPPHIRE (gin), MARTINI (vermouth/sparkling wines), DEWAR’S (blended Scotch whisky), CAZA-DORES (tequila) and more — do just that.

“They give you endless possibilities to ‘wow’ your guests. Over the years, I’ve stood by a few go-to tips that make any party memo-

rable.”

Plan aheadPrepare cocktails in

advance so they are easy to serve when your guests arrive. This leaves more time to enjoy and make great memories.

Fresh ingredientsUse seasonal ingredients

to ensure the best quality and flavours.

Use good iceCocktail insiders know

ice made with great tast-ing water makes a big difference. For perfectly-balanced cocktails, use one inch cubes because they melt more slowly, keep-ing the drink intense for longer.

Captivate the sensesEnjoying premium spir-

its is all about the experi-ence.

Think about how your cocktail looks, its aroma, and the glass which holds it all together. A little garnish, like a lemon zest or cranberry, is a great way to tie your vision together.

Quality spiritsHave a variety of premi-

um spirits available. Home bars should be stocked to satisfy the palates of all guests.

The Bacardi family of great-tasting brands covers a wide range of bar calls — rum, vodka, gin, tequila, whisky, cognac, vermouth, liqueurs and sparkling wines.

Signature cocktailMatch the mood of the

party or the host’s person-ality with a unique offer-ing. For a coconut flavour with a hint of cinnamon, try the BACARDÍ Coquito, a traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink.

Food pairingsComplement food with

cocktails to bring out the unique flavours.

Enjoy responsiblyAlways offer water, soft

drinks and food to guests to prolong the good times. Encourage people to take a cab home or use a desig-nated driver.

The Bacardi family of spirits also make ideal

gifts. For generations, Bacardi has designed gift packs to capture the excite-ment of the season. Look out for special 150th anni-versary collectibles this Christmas.

“Consumers around the world rely on Bacardi for premium gift giving because they identify with our heritage and value our authenticity. They know from experience they’re giving the best,” said Ed Shirley, president and CEO of Bacardi Ltd.

“Since the very begin-ning, our products have made memorable gifts that consumers are happy to receive and proud to give.” ■

FOR GREAT-TASTING HOLIDAY RECIPES visit bacardi.com, greygoose.com, dewars.com, martini.com, or bombaysapphire.com. To learn more about Bacardi and its 150-year heritage of starting great parties, visit www.BacardiLimited.com/150. See also the Bermuda Sun’s Bacardi 150th Anniversary Special Edition on Features at http://bermudasun.bm

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QUALITY: Facundo L. Bacardi, chairman of Bacardi Ltd, shares his entertaining tips. Right, look out for the commemorative 150th anniversary Bacardi gift packs.

Give the gift of healthSUPPLIED BY BERMUDA HOSPITALS CHARITABLE TRUST (BHCT)

At this time of year, it is sometimes difficult to think of appropriate gifts for your loved ones, friends and colleagues.

A donation to the Bermu-da Hospitals Charitable Trust (BHCT) is a wonder-ful alternative to tradition-al gift giving.

The BHCT is lead-ing the cause for your care through the ‘Why It Matters’ campaign, in support of building a new hospital for Bermuda.

This holiday season give a gift that will make

a difference now and for generations to come.

Just think about how many more of your loved ones will benefit from a contribution to improving our hospital care. Never has $50 brought so much for so many.

SmilesWhen you make a dona-

tion on behalf of another person you will receive a greeting card to offer as a holiday present. Donations over $150 will receive a free ‘Why It Matters’ t-shirt.

To make your gift, call us on 295-BHCT (2428) or visit our website to donate online at www.whyitmat-

ters.bm. Another get way to get involved with the ‘Why It Matters’ campaign is to give the gift of a smile.

Visit our photo booth during late night shopping on Friday, December 7, from 5-9pm.

Tell us what matters most to you and get your portrait taken to be a part of the campaign.

Over the holiday, visit our website www.whyitmatters.bm to view portraits and testimonials, or to donate. ■

FOR MORE INFORMATION call us on 295-BHCT (2428) or go to www.bhct.bm

■ PARTY TIPS / Celebrate responsibly

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Warm hearts and meals. Give more this holiday

season by making a donation to Meals on Wheels.

The 2012 Capital G ‘Holiday Giving Back’ Programme.

At Capital G we are dedicated to improving the lives of all of Bermuda’s residents. We are proud to support Meals on

Wheels this holiday season. When you make a donation to the 2012 Capital G ‘Holiday Giving Back’ Programme, we will

match your valued donations up to a capped amount.

Donate today:

Deposit at Capital G’s no-wait deposit box located at 19 Reid Street

Transfer funds via Capital G eBanking on www.capital-g.com

Donate $5 at Gibbons Company Charity Shopping Day on

Friday 7th December and receive 20% off regularly priced merchandise

Deposit with a Capital G Teller at either of our Branches located at

19 Reid Street or 1 Church Street (Maxwell Roberts Bldg.)

Donate before 5:00pm on Friday 21st December.

To learn more or donate contact us today:

2012 Capital G ‘Holiday Giving Back’ Programme

[email protected]

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BY STUART KRIENDLER

Bermuda Engineering

Company Ltd

More and more people

are understanding and

investing in different

ways to decrease their

electricity bill.

This has also the effect

of reducing their impact

on the environment.

The benefits of cost-

cutting are huge, and the

investment can be much

lower than you think.

Below are the steps to

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■ Step One Call for a site visit to

gain expert advice on

any and all of the below

steps, from a certified and

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as Bermuda Engineering

Company Limited.

A site visit is an impor-

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iar with the company

and personnel you will

be dealing with, and will

often include free energy

saving advice on things

you may have not thought

of. The cost is free.

■ Step TwoLearn where your

energy goes and under-

stand how you use your

electricity.Install an energy moni-

toring device. When you

have real-time informa-

tion on your electricity

use, it is more powerful

than you might imagine.

It can affect your behav-

iour by highlighting waste

you never knew about.

Many Bermudian

households have saved

more than 20 per cent on

their monthly bills just

by installing an energy

monitor.Some have even reduced

their bills by as much as

40-50 per cent.

The cost for an energy

monitoring device such

as The Energy Detective

(TED) is $425-$500,

installed. If your monthly bill is

$300 and you can save 15

per cent, the device will

have paid for itself in one

year. You could go on to

save thousands of dollars.

■ Step Three Replace inefficient ener-

gy users and manage their

use better — change lights

for LED or CFL, update

old appliances and look

into timers on towel and

closet heaters.

When you have the

information about your

electricity usage, you can

now use it to see how effi-

cient or inefficient your

household appliances are.

Updating lighting with

more efficient bulbs offers

a solid return on invest-

ment, which has an addi-

tional benefit of reducing

heat load and air condi-

tioning costs.

Putting timers on towel

and closet heaters can cut

their use in half or more.

■ PHOTO SUPPLIED

NATURAL POWER: A technician from Bermuda Engineering Company Ltd installs a 3.9 KW solar photovoltaic (PV) at a house in Pembroke.

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Hotel hosts Easter Bunny Teas

teaTeaEasteBunnyteaHallowe’en

BY MIKAELA IAN PEARMAN

[email protected]

KiteFest will focus on bringing

people together in a spirit of

community and national pride this

Good Friday. The event is being hosted for the

first time by Chewstick and they

have a title sponsor — the Bermuda

Department of Tourism.

“Good Friday and kite flying is

one of Bermuda’s most cherished

traditions and at the Chewstick

Foundation,” says founder Gavin

Smith, “we are proud to be able

to open the event up to the entire

community and make it another

awesome family function for this

holiday.”

As well as a kite competition,

there will be traditional folk music,

acoustic reggae, gospel and Bermuda

Gombeys. Artists scheduled to perform

include gospel sensations Big Snipes

and Missian plus Amora Rose, Rivah,

Joy T Barnum, Djata and more.

Nikita Robinson from HOTT 107.5

will host the festivities, from 10am.

Categories in the kite competition

include Best Boxy with Fennel Sticks,

Longest Tail, Biggest Kite, Smallest

Kite, Best Design, Best Traditional

Kite, Best Innovative Kite Design,

Highest Kite, Best Stunt Kite Pilot,

Loudest Kite — and even the Ugliest

Kite.

FULL STORY inside.

■ PHOTO SUPPLIED

TEA TIME: The Fairmont Hamilton Princess is hosting an Easter Bunny Tea every day this week from

2.30-5pm. There will be a very special guest on Easter Sunday — the Easter Bunny will be there 2.30-3pm.

National pride theme at KiteFestChewstick’s debut for Horseshoe Bay event

■ PHOTO BY WWW.MOONGATE PRODUCTIONS.COM

COME FLY WITH ME! Ethan Clarke, 5, practices ahead of Good Friday.

Need help to make it fly? Top tips on kite flying —

and the island’s best spots

for take-off. SEE INSIDE

Mouthwatering!We’ll help you make the best

Hot Cross Buns ever.

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Swell project puts wave energy into motion

BY AMANDA DALE

[email protected]

A quarter of our energy

could be supplied by the

natural motion of the

ocean.A year-long study has

concluded that Bermuda

is a viable location for

commercial CETO wave

energy.CETO technology con-

verts ocean swells into

renewable energy.

Developed by Carnegie

Wave Energy Ltd, Triton

Renewable Energy Ltd of

Bermuda teamed up with

the Australian company

to test the viability of the

technology here on the

island.

CleanIn a year-long project,

a TRIAXYS Directional

Wave Buoy was deployed

a mile off Cooper’s Island,

St David’s, at a depth of

about 25 metres.

Triton Renewable

Energy’s ‘Bermuda Wave

Project’ was chosen by

BEKCO in 2009 as one of

its preferred renewable

energy projects.

Triton aims to develop a

commercial wave farm of

up to 20 megawatts (MW)

in out waters.

Tim Hasselbring,

Triton’s managing direc-

tor, said: “This project

promises significant ben-

efits to the community in

the form of job creation,

significantly increased

energy and freshwater

security and reduced

dependence on imported

oil.”Marc Bean, Minister of

Environment, Planning

and Infrastructure

Strategy, also welcomed

the success of the CETO

research.“The success of this

technology will serve to

move Bermuda ever clos-

er to our Energy White

Paper targets of reducing

our reliance on fossil fuels

and increasing our reli-

ance on renewable sourc-

es of energy,” he said.

“I look forward to the

deployment of this prom-

ising, clean and efficient

energy technology.”

Carnegie’s Perth Wave

Energy Project recently

received $16 million in

Australian government

funding.A wave farm could be

installed in Bermuda

within four years, follow-

ing thorough environ-

mental and engineering

studies.Triton said the choice of

a location would be done

“in full consultation with

the Bermuda Government

and wider Bermudian

community”.

The CETO technology

consists of buoys — buoy-

ancy actuators — which

sit just below the surface.

The buoys are tethered to

pumps on the ocean floor

and, as they oscillate up

and down with the swell,

they drive these hydraulic

pumps.

ReliabilityHigh pressure water

is then pumped ashore

through a pipeline.

Onshore, the water

drives a hydroelectric

Pelton Turbine, generat-

ing clean, zero-emission

electricity. The power would be

supplied to BELCO who

would distribute the elec-

tricity island-wide across

its network.The water could also be

used to supply a reverse

osmosis desalination

plant.Data from the year-

long study has also been

used by BAS-Serco Ltd to

■ PHOTO COURTESY OF TRITON RENEWABLE ENERGY

RESEARCH: The TRIAXYS Directional Wave Buoy, tethered a mile off Cooper’s Island, St David’s.

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‘A mom forgives us all our faults, not to mention one or two we don’t even have’ — Robert Brault

Brothers in unison: We love you, mom!


[email protected]

Moms — bring your

appetite! Brunch is a treat

any time of the year but for

Mother’s Day, restaurants will

be laying on the red carpet

treatment. We called around every

brunch venue we could think

of to find out what’s cooking

for the big day.Expect special menus

and good deals as eateries

compete with one another

on what is arguably the most

popular brunch day of the

year.

FULL STORY inside.

■ PHOTO BY KAGEAKI SMITH

SAY IT WITH ROSES: Kondwani and Keino Williams are looking forward to celebrating Mother’s Day with their mom, retiree

Marcelle Williams. The loving trio kindly posed for this photograph at florist GiMi on Front Street. Kondwani, a control analyst

at Butterfield Bank, said of his mom: “She’s a class act; likeable, loveable, caring, a super chef and she sets a cleanliness

standard. As cuddly as she is, she will still set you on the straight and narrow in a heartbeat and expects only the best.”

As for their Mother’s day plans, the brothers are not spilling any secrets, saying only that mom will “love” her present.

Keino is an assistant building manager at a local insurance company and all three live in Hamilton Parish.

Brunch specials for special moms

■ ISTOCK PHOTO

IT’S A TREAT! Brunch is a Mother’s Day tradition.

Priceless presentsSee our gift ideas to find some-

thing that will touch your mother’s

heart. SEE INSIDE

The world’s best momWarwick Academy students pay

tribute to their amazing mothers.

SEE INSIDE

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Roll back your fuel expenses with the Prius c

BY SIMON JONES

[email protected]

The unique sensation of

driving a vehicle powered

by electrical energy is as

surreal as it is exciting.

What is even better with

the new Toyota Prius c is

that the colourful digital

dashboard displays an

engine network that

allows you to see where

your power is coming

from, and how much

‘juice’ your battery has

left.This hybrid Toyota

is a beautifully smooth

machine to drive, despite

the fact it regularly flits

between gas and battery

power on Bermuda’s tight-

er and slower roads.

SpaciousThe class E-vehicle

boasts a comfortable

black leather interior and

chrome finish and will

set you back a reasonable

$39,500.On top of the price tag,

this car’s environmental-

ly-friendly hybrid nature

will save you plenty of

dollars in the long run

too.And at the end of each

journey, the digital dis-

play will tell you how

much fuel you have saved.

The four-door Prius c

comes with push button

start and central locking

key discs that just have

to be in, or close to the

vehicle for you to be able

to start up the engine.

It’s an automatic vehicle

and costs about $68 to fill

up the tank from empty.

This Prius c also sports

plenty of modern acces-

sories, such as electric

windows and automatic

fold-in wing mirrors, as

well as a nice little CD ste-

reo system and efficient

air conditioning units.

There are also USB /

power points in the front

so you can plug in your

iPod. The Prius c also

offers the option of using

Bluetooth.

The smart leather steer-

ing wheel has radio and

air conditioning controls,

so you don’t have to take

your hands off the wheel

as you change tunes or

temperature.

There is also plenty of

head and leg space in the

back and front, making

the Prius c an ideal fam-

ily car.

The trunk is also spa-

cious with plenty of room

for a modern day family’s

belongings.

Just under the hand-

brake are a couple of

buttons that allow you to

choose a more economical

mode of driving.

The EV and ECO func-

tions mean that the car

is solely powered by the

battery, but as soon as

that runs out of power the

car defaults back to fuel

power.The transition between

gas and battery power is

surprisingly seamless and

you do not lose accelera-

tion or control.

■ PHOTOS SUPPLIED

VERSATILE: Toyota’s Prius c hybrid is now available in Bermuda.

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‘You don’t have to deserve your mother’s love. You have to deserve your father’s’ — Robert Frost

Who’s your Daddy?Some men are inspirational fathers even to

children who aren’t biologically their own.

SEE INSIDE

A time for deep reflection15 years after his father’s passing, minister

John-Anthony Burchall shares his disquiet.

SEE INSIDE

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Make Father’s Day memorable


[email protected]

Father’s Day is the day

we celebrate everything

Dad. Whether it’s going to

church with him and the

family or treating him to a

round of golf, Sunday will

be his special day. There are countless

things you can do to make

your Dad feel special this

weekend. We have rounded up

events going on this

weekend and offered

suggestions of fun things

to do with Dad. From brunch and boat

trips and to picnics in the

park or a visit to the zoo

— there is no shortage of

ways to say: ‘I love you,

Dad’.We have done the hard

work so that you don’t

have to — lots of ideas to

help you make the day

memorable. ■FULL STORY inside. BY MIKAELA IAN PEARMAN

[email protected]

What’s your fondest memory of

fatherhood? Was it the moment you

heard your child’s first cry? Or when

your son stepped up to receive his

graduation certificate? Maybe it was

your daughter’s wedding or the first

time your toddler finally got the hang

of walking?To mark Father’s Day, we asked

well-known islanders to share their

favourite experiences as a Dad — or as

a son. The responses ranged from the

moving and poignant to the funny and

whimsical. Broadcast personality Bryan Darby

describes vividly the momentous

event that crystallized his love for his

young ones. Phone company boss Wayne Caines

shares how he inherited his Dad’s

taste for snappy clothes.

Opposition MP Donte Hunt reveals

that he was present at the birth of his

two daughters.

And restaurateur Phil Barnett talks

about how important it is to get away

from the pressures of work in order

create “timeless memories” with your

children. We hope the stories will inspire you

to make the most of Father’s Day.

FULL STORY inside.

Islanders share best ‘Dad’ moments■ PHOTO BY KAGEAKI SMITH

A SONG FOR MY GIRL: Chewstick founder Gavin Smith introduces his daughter Eden to the delights of the acoustic guitar.

■ ISTOCK PHOTO

CLOSENESS: It’s what Father’s Day is all about.

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Parks staff are also

creating an arboretum

at Jubilee Park in North

Hamilton.“We want people to

come to Jubilee Park and

enjoy it but hope they will

respect the area which

will act as a repository for

our street trees,” said Mr

DeSilva.

“We encourage people

to visit Jubilee Park. It’s

a very beautiful park, it’s

a gem.”Another project is the

planting of fruit trees in

city parks, such as peach,

loquat, guava and plum.

“We will look to posi-

tion those trees in areas

where the public can feel

they can come and pick

fruit,” said Mr DeSilva.

“It will be a representa-

tion of what we grow in

Bermuda.” ■

Restoration project to re-green city streets

N ew tra ffic lights have been installed at the

Parliament and Church Streets intersection and at the

Victoria Street and Cedar Avenue intersection and on

Front Street (outside of Supermart and Bermuda Bistro

at the Beach).

Using the new system

To cross the street, push the button and look at the

screen above the button which will indicate when it is

safe to cross.

This new feature allows pedestrians to look at the

instruction screen and monitor on-coming traffic at

the same time. A d d i t i o n a l ly, the wa l k / d o n ’t wa l k

images are closer and easier to see for people who

may have a visual impairment.

Remember, push the button and look at the screen

above the button.

Have ideas on how we can improve our city?

Visit www.cityofhamilton.bm – we’d love to hear them!

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Introducing new traffic lights

in the City of Hamilton

For more information visit

cityofhamilton.bm or phone 292-1234.

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BY AMANDA DALE

[email protected]

Cedar Avenue is being

restored to its former

glory with a new popula-

tion of Bermuda Cedar

trees.The planting — to take

place this month — is

just one of several reju-

venation projects by the

City of Hamilton’s Parks

Department.Steven DeSilva, Parks

superintendent, said:

“Cedar Avenue was aptly

named for its big, mature

Bermuda Cedars until the

insect problem which dec-

imated the island’s cedar

trees last century.

“It was replanted with

about 16 White Cedar

trees and we now plan

to remove and replace

them with some verdant,

healthy Bermuda Cedars.

Birdsong“It is the perfect place

for them due to the wide

sidewalks and lack of

on-street parking, which

enables them to grow

without risk or damage.”

Mr DeSilva added: “We

are asking the public to

be patient as we are doing

this for the good of the

city.“The cutting down of

trees evokes emotion

but the City of Hamilton

wants to stress to the pub-

lic that we see our trees as

some of our most valuable

assets. We look at this as

an opportunity to turn

Cedar Avenue back into

Cedar Avenue.”

The capital of Hamilton

measures just a quarter of

a square mile and yet its

streets are home to 1,500

trees.These range from

palm trees to native and

endemic species such as

the Bermuda Cedar and

Bermuda Palmetto — a

total 20 different species.

The City’s 18-strong

Parks Department is

responsible for keeping

Hamilton’s streets and

parks looking beautiful.

In the winter it began a

replanting and rejuvena-

tion project to spruce up

the tree-lined streets.

Mr DeSilva said: “What

we aspire to is to have a

green city. We want to

have birdsong, shade in

the summer and people to

enjoy the different leaves

and flowers.“We have lots of trees

that have been damaged

over the decades due to

development and big-

ger vehicles on the road,

which is to be expected.

Storm damage, pests and

disease are other factors.

“So we will renew the

trees that are sickly and

in a bad shape, to take us

through the next 50 years.

“We are rejuvenating

not only from an aesthetic

point of view but for the

health of the trees and

citizens.“We have a five-man

team out on a weekly

basis and this will include

planting native trees such

as the Bermuda Cedar.

“We’re trying hard not

to just shower the city in

palms, which are suitable

for narrow sidewalks.

“We also want trees

with a broad canopy, to

provide shade and a cool-

ing effect during the long,

hot summer.”

Mr DeSilva warned that

the public must prepare

themselves for seeing

some trees cut down.

“We will have to con-

sider taking a chainsaw

to certain trees for restor-

ative work,” he said.

And people can also

expect to see new trees

popping up overnight.

“There are some palm

trees that do better when

being transplanted in

the hotter months, so we

envision people coming

into town and saying,

‘That palm wasn’t there

yesterday!’, as the weather

warms up.”The rejuvenation work

will last until the fall.

The new trees will have

a metal grate underfoot

for irrigation and a four

feet-high steel guard.

“We want the motoring

public to be cognizant

of that and to be careful

when they open their car

doors,” said Mr DeSilva.

Additional trees are also

to be planted in certain

locations such as Court

Street and Reid Street,

using plants from the

City’s nursery off Laffan

Street, originally created

by George Ogden.

■ PHOTOS BY AMANDA DALE

GREEN TEAM: Parks superintendent Steven DeSilva,

above, with Grade One gardener Tony Carreiro in Victoria

Park. Right, gardeners Joe Nunes and Tirrell Woodley

plant a Scarlet Cordia on Elliott Street West.

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Eco-friendly detergent won’t clean out your wallet

BY AMANDA DALE

[email protected]

Consumers can help to

save the environment as

they save on their laundry

bills.Hunt’s Food and Supplies

Ltd is now offering a refill

station for ECOS liquid

laundry detergent by Earth

Friendly Products.

The all-natural detergent,

from the US, has proven

popular with shoppers

since it was introduced late

last year. As well as its green cre-

dentials, it is helping to

cut consumers’ costs in the

credit crunch.

Just 1.5 ounces of the

concentrated detergent can

clean a full laundry load,

whether in a front-loading

or HE (High-Efficiency)

machine.Shoppers can choose from

two varieties at the Hunt’s

store in Warwick — Free &

Clear, which is suitable for

people with sensitive skin,

or Organic lavender, which

comes with a coconut oil-

based fabric softener.

The 6.21 litre containers

can supply 210 HE loads (or

105 standard), for $31.95.

However, once you buy a

container of detergent you

can refill it once empty for

just $25.Akil Darrell, Hunt’s Food

and Supplies marketing

manager, said: “We want to

bring in more organic prod-

ucts but at the same time

make things more afford-

able for people.

“This is a 100 per cent

natural product, and 210

fluid ounces can make 210

loads of laundry.

Organic“It lasts a lot longer than

most other detergents and

so has proven quite popu-

lar.“We sell about 40 con-

tainers a week and refill

another 10 to 15. It has got-

ten more and more popular

as people are finding they

can save money.

“When we saw how

people gravitated towards

it last year we thought

about doing refills. It means

people can save on their

wallet as well as saving the

environment.

“When you first come in

it costs $31.95, but when

you bring the bottle back

you can refill it for $25, so

this saves you $6.95.”

ECOS liquid laundry

detergent is made from 100

per cent natural anionic

coconut kernel oil-based

surfactant and purified

water. Surfactants are wetting

agents that break down into

non-polluting compounds,

and so help to protect

aquatic life.Plant-based, non-pollut-

ing ingredients mean it is

also kind to sensitive skin.

It has a neutral pH and

is 100 per cent biodegrad-

able — free of phosphates,

formaldehydes and petro-

chemicals.Earth Friendly Products

says: “ECOS is formulated

to be the purest, greenest,

most effective 100 per cent

natural detergent.

“With its neutral pH,

plant-based ECOS cleans

to the most exacting stan-

dards yet is extremely


TOP UP: Warehouse manager Leslie Wolffe refills an ECOS laundry detergent container.

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Will your toddler be

in the right hands?Class size, safety standards,

curriculum; all have to be carefully

considered when choosing a

nursery or pre-school.

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‘The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows’ — Sydney J. Harris

Are you ready for the new school term?Students, teachers, parents — all are about to open new chapters in their lives. But are they

ready? And what about the toddlers who will go through school gates for the very first time?

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SUCH SWEET SORROW: Parting is never

easy on the first day of school.

BY AMANDA DALE

[email protected]

The day is fast approaching

when your child heads back to

school.Whether it’s their first day

at a new school or they are just

heading back after the holiday,

they are bound to have

butterflies in their stomachs.

And probably you do, too.

But there is a lot you can do

to help make that transition

back to school easier on your

child and the rest of the family.

There are many way to help prepare your

son or daughter for the big day.

Much of that means getting

them into a routine a week

before term starts.Make sure they feel comfort-

able about their first day by

talking through any problems,

getting all their school supplies

ready and preparing a quiet

study area for homework.

There are lots of products out

there these days which utilize

technology to ease the learning

process. The right tools can

help make your child’s stud-

ies more enjoyable and to help

them balance their school/

leisure time.It’s not just children who will

be heading back to school this

fall. Up to 1,200 islanders enrol

in a community education

class every term.Government’s

Community Education

and Devel-opment

Programme offers a diverse

range of vocational, academic,

professional and personal

development courses to maxi-

mize your potential, no matter

how old you are.These days more and more

people are also taking advan-

tage of online education to

attain a degree or other profes-

sional qualification.

There is an abundance of

opportunities out there on the

Internet, no matter what your

circumstances are. Whether

you are working full-time, are a

single parent, have a disability,

or are in your senior years,

there are courses available.

In today’s paper, we offer

parents advice on how to

choose the best nursery or pre-

school for your child.

And a special supplement

in Friday’s Bermuda Sun will

tackle a wide range of topics,

from tips on packed lunches to

school etiquette.

SEE FULL STORY inside.

‘Up to 1,200 islanders enroll in a

community education class every term.’

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Pick a beach — they’re all idyllic

GO GREENA SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION OF THE BERMUDA SUN ■ SEPTEMBER 28, 2011 ■ PAGE 1

BY OLIVER RENICK

Bloomberg News

Engineers at Massa-

chusetts Institute of

Technology have created

ultra thin paper cells that

gather enough juice to

power an LCD clock and

can be glued to a brief-

case, stapled to a hat or

folded into a pocket.

The research is a first

step toward a cheap and

lightweight source of

renewable energy that,

within two years, may be

used for everything from

charging an iPad to warm-

ing up clothing, research-

ers said.“Rather than confining

solar power to rooftops

or solar farms, paper

photovoltaics can be used

virtually anywhere, mak-

ing energy ubiquitous,”

said Karen Gleason,

associate dean of engi-

neering research at MIT

in Cambridge, Massa-

chusetts, and leader of the

team that produced the

cells.Paper cells would have

the potential to create a

new market based on the

popularity of low-power

electronic devices that are

now mostly fed by batter-

ies, such as Apple’s iPads

and mobile phones, said

Jeffrey Bencik, director

of research at Kaufman

Bros., a New York-based

investment firm.

That new market may

grow to as much as $470

million by 2020, according

to an April report by Lux

Research, a Boston-based

advisory firm.

“It’s not competing with

traditional solar panels

out there at all,” Bencik

said in a telephone inter-

view.The research, funded

by Eni, Italy’s biggest oil

company, was described

by MIT engineers in a

paper published July 8

in the journal Advanced

Materials.Competitors racing to

develop other low-cost,

flexible cells include

Solarmer Energy Inc.

in El Monte, California,

and Lowell, Massa-

chusetts-based Konarka

Technologies Inc.

Both companies pro-

duce organic photovol-

taics, but have yet to

find the combination of

efficiency and produc-

tion capabilities that

enable large-scale com-

mercial use, said Jason

Eckstein, a researcher at

Lux. Konarka’s cells are

applied on plastic, a mate-

rial more expensive than

paper.Almost all solar cells

now are made from sili-

con. They generate power

by converting energy

from light into charged

current, a process called

the photovoltaic effect.

While these devices

provide power to both

huge consumers, such as

satellites and homes, and

small ones, such as hand-

held calculators, they’re

expensive. Crystalline and thin-

film solar cells, the two

most-common technolo-

gies available, rely on

cutting wafers from large

blocks of silicon material

or depositing thin layers

of rare earth materials

like tellurium and indium

onto glass.

New techniquesMIT’s ultrathin cells are

made using a new tech-

nique that avoids damag-

ing high temperatures

and corrosive liquids

involved in traditional

methods, Gleason said in

a telephone interview.

The bottom layer and

the active layer, where

combinations of electrons

and positively charged

ions interact to create

an electrical current, are

composed of abundant

organic elements like car-

bon, oxygen, and copper,

Gleason said.

“Nothing that we’re

using is potentially

expensive,” she said.

“Paper substrate is 1,000

times cheaper than glass,

“which takes up almost 40

percent of the cost of the

typical module.”

Because of the low cost

and the adaptability of

the materials, Umberto

Vergine, vice president of

research for Rome-based

Eni, envisions a wide

array of markets.

“The flexibility of the

cells and the versatility of

sizes and shapes can pro-

vide solutions for many

outdoor products includ-

ing boating equipment,

tents, sun-shields or even

clothing,” Vergine said in

an e-mail. “There’s a wide choice

out there. The Eni and

MIT teams are working

now to pick the right one

to get to the market.”

The project also

answers a need among

energy companies, such

as Eni, that are being

increasingly nudged

by governments to find

green energy alternatives,

said Richard Griffith,

an oil and gas analyst at

London-based Evolution

Securities.“They’ll keep an invest-

ment interest in these

things because one of

them may be the prize

winner in the future,”

Griffith said in an inter-

view.The MIT research team

that created the paper

cells is almost three years

ahead of pace, according

to Gleason.The engineers produced

the first working paper

solar cells in September

2010. A few months later,

the prototype was able to

keep an LCD clock work-

ing.Cell efficiencies need to

be improved before the

devices can reach con-

sumers, and plans to

boost efficiency are in

place. The print cells now

operate at less than 2 per

cent efficiency, and plans

to reach 8 per cent —

enough to power a mobile

phone — within two years

are in place, said Vladimir

Bulovic, director of the

Solar Frontiers Center at

MIT.Once that work is com-

pleted, “there is a great

deal of things this can do

for the gizmo world,” he

said in a telephone inter-

view.Gleason, the project’s

team leader said the

results announced this

month are just the first

step in a long process.

“I’m very optimistic that

within a year we’ll see

substantially improved

efficiency,” Gleason said.

“No matter what the com-

mercialization pathway is,

part of it would be scaling

up the process to where

you could generate larger

scale prototypes.” ■

Solar cells printed on paper could charge an iPad soon

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LOW-COST POWER: A laminated paper solar cell is connected to an LCD screen to

demonstrate that it is producing power from ambient sunlight in Rome.

PAPER THIN: MIT engineers have created ultra thin

paper cells as a first step toward a cheap and lightweight

source of renewable energy.

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and another list of

individuals who need

help with groceries and

electricity,” she told us.

In short, this year will

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Burgess, pictured, said

tough economic times

have intensified the

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‘Innovative and stylish, the Stealth toilet goes beyond

standard water-saving toilets by using only 0.8 gallons

per flush. This breakthrough performance is in the

hydraulic technology used in the flushing mechanism

which is powerful, efficient and stealthily quiet.’

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BY BEN STINSON

Encon Bermuda Ltd

We all know that water

conservation is impor-

tant. Water is our most pre-

cious natural resource

and yet we flush it down

the toilet on a daily basis,

literally. Why in this age of

instant communication

and high-tech gadgetry

can’t we develop tools to

conserve our most basic

requirement for life?

Toilets in Bermuda

range from old fashioned

3–3.5 gallon (12L) per

flush (GPF) to 1.6/.8 dual

flush toilets, which means

there are still people

on the island who flush

an unnecessary extra

amount of their water

down the toilet.

Typical faucets and

showerheads use between

2.5 and 3.5 gallons per

minute, (GPM) despite

the fact that water scar-

city, droughts, and the

purchasing of water has

increased dramatically in

recent years.

Why has it taken so long

to introduce lower volume

fixtures and toilets?

When first introduced,

1.6 GPF toilets where not

efficient at flushing and

had to be flushed two or

three times. Changing a toilet was

considered too laborious

and costly when com-

pared to the payback,

and at the same time

there were no conserva-

tion options for faucets

or showerheads, while

aesthetics and price ruled

the day. But as my favourite

musician once said, ‘The

time’s they are a chang-

ing’. This year at the

Coldwell Banker Bermuda

Home Show, Encon

Bermuda Ltd introduced

the world’s first and only

0.8 gallon (3L) per flush

toilet, the Stealth by

Niagara Conservation.

Innovative and stylish,

the Stealth toilet goes

beyond standard water-

saving toilets by using

only 0.8 gallons per flush.

This breakthrough

performance is in the

hydraulic technology used

in the flushing mecha-

nism which is powerful,

efficient and stealthily

quiet. The Stealth is the world

most efficient toilet using

37 per cent less water than

the next low-flow toilet on

the market. It effectively removes

waste from the bowl in a

single flush, using only 0.8

gallons. The innovative hydrau-

lic technology is power-

ful, efficient and quiet

and requires no external

energy source.

It is the quietest toilet in

the world.

How it WorksHarnessing the power of

air pressure and gravity,

the Stealth’s ingenious

flushing system uses air

to pressurize the toilet

trap-way. When the toilet is

flushed, the resulting

depressurization creates

a suction force that works

with gravity to pull waste

water, creating a siphon.

The result is a powerful,

quiet flush every time.

Commercially, the

Stealth toilet has been

installed in dozens of

apartment buildings

across North America,

achieving a near 50 per

cent reduction in water

consumption.

Restaurants, hotels and

resorts have also used the

Stealth toilet is quietest in the world

Efficient lavatory uses 37 per cent less water than the next low-flow on market

Stealth to significantly

lower their water con-

sumption/costs.

Installing multiple toi-

lets and fixtures at the

same time will reduce

installation costs, leading

to an even faster payback

and larger return on

investment.

Installation is the same

as for a typical toilet, and

will save a four-person

home between 6,000 and

16,000 gallons a year

depending on the type of

toilet currently installed.

The Stealth looks like

a normal toilet with the

added benefit of more

power, less noise, and it

uses only 0.8 GPF.

Add one of Niagara’s 0.5,

1.0, 1.5 GPM showerheads

and a 1.0 GPM aerator and

increase your savings by

up to another 30 per cent.

Remember that reduc-

ing your water consump-

tion in the shower and at

the sink also saves you

money on your hot water

bill. With the right tools and

attitude the questions will

no longer be, ‘When will

it rain?’ but ‘When will it

stop raining?’

Encon Bermuda Ltd

is now taking orders for

this hot-selling toilet. Our

Home Show inventory has

sold out and we are cur-

rently filling our second

shipment.For more information

on the Stealth toilet, visit

our website at www.

greenventuresbermuda.

com or go to www.niagra-

conservation.com. ■

CONTACT ENCON

Bermuda Ltd at: info@

enconbermuda.com or call

504-7197 for more informa-

tion. Encon is a Bermuda-

based alternative energy

solutions company special-

izing in LED lighting,

EnerWorks thermal solar

systems and BRAC grey-

water recycling systems.

It is part of the Batson

Swan group of companies

and has originally oper-

ated as Bermuda Energy

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They say love feels no pain. But

how does romance survive in a

recession? Valentine’s Day is typically the

day when we splash out on our

loved ones; candlelit meals, flow-

ers — even jewellery. But what if

money’s tight? How do you show your sweet-

heart that you care even though

you’ve been laid off, your hours

have been slashed or you’re simply

struggling to get by in these lean

economic times?Well, we discovered that there

are ways to beat the slump — and

keep the romance intact. As the big day draws near, we

did the legwork for you to discover

how you can cut down on the cost

of meals, gifts and other romantic

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It’s all in the bag at Lindo’sBY AMANDA DALE

[email protected]

In the past four years,

a small revolution has

taken place inside grocery

stores across the island.

People have started

using reusable shopping

bags, phasing out the need

for both paper and plastic.

That’s good news for the

environment, as it reduc-

es the fossil fuel energy

needed to manufacture

‘traditional’ carriers, so

helping the fight against

global warming.

Lindo’s has been a

leader in this revolution,

starting with its $1.65

green BYOB (Bring Your

Own Bag) in the summer

of 2008.Working with sus-

tainable development

group Greenrock, it was

estimated the initiative

would save the company

purchasing more than a

million bags a year.

But it was primarily

an environmental con-

cern which prompted

the move, according to

Lindo’s manager Zach

Moniz.

“We took this on as

something we needed to

do for the environment,”

he said.“We did it primarily

because of the consump-

tion of oil used in creating

brown paper bags.

“What you use to create

a paper bag in energy far

outweighs what is used to

create a plastic one.

“We have now done

away with all the large

brown paper bags alto-

gether. “Most customers now

carry reusable bags,

which is neat to see.

“People embraced it

from the start, but a lot of

credit goes to Greenrock

as they did a fantastic job

in educating people.”

Since the summer of

2008, shoppers now have

the choice of six reusable

bags, plus a canvas bottle

bag. With each purchase of

a PALS-themed bag, $1 is

donated to the cancer

charity. ■


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‘Cup Match brings people together in a competitive, friendly and social manner, which is a great thing’ — CV ‘Jim’ W

Cup Match has been a part of

Bermuda’s history for more than

100 years. Fans flock to the game year

after year, whether it’s in

Somerset or St George’s. They set up

camps with friends and family and enjoy the festivities.

But maybe you haven’t been to the game in years and don’t think you are missing anything.

Or maybe you would rather hit

the beach or spend the holiday out

on the water. As a die-hard St

George’s fan, I never miss Cup

Match and will

loudly proclaim my adoration for

my team. I wouldn’t miss the game for

anything, but I know plenty of

fellow Bermudians who don’t

attend and some who have never

been to the game. Shame on you!

If you’ve never experienced

the joys of Cup Match, or have

not ventured to the game for

years, we want this year to be

different. So in today’s paper

we have compiled a dozen

compelling reasons why

you should pack a bag

and head to Somerset on

August 2 and/or 3. See

you at the game!

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‘As a die-hard St George’s fan, I never miss

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Cup Match has been a part of

Bermuda’s history for more than

100 years. Fans flock to the gaff me year

after year, whether it’s in

Somerset or St George’s. They set up

camps with friends and family and enjoy the festivities.

But maybe you haven’t been to the gamein years and don’t think you are missing anything.

Or maybe you would rather hit

the beach or spend the holiday out

on the water. As a die-hard St

George’s fan, I never miss Cup

Match and will

loudly proclaim my adoration for

my team. I wouldn’t miss the game for

anything, but I know plenty of

fellow Bermudians who don’t

attend and some who have never

been to the game. Shame on you!

If you’ve never experienced

the joys of Cup Match, or have

not ventured to the game for

years, we want this year to be

different. So in today’s paper

we have compiled a dozen

compelling reasons why

you should pack a bag

and head to Somerset on

August 2 and/or 3. See

you at the game!

FULL STORY inside.

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what is there not to love about our annual Cup Match Classic?


Sun reporter

‘As a die-hard St George’s fan, I never miss

Cup Match and will loudly proclaim my

adoration for my team.’

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GO GREENA SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION OF THE BERMUDA SUN ■ OCTOBER 21, 2011 ■ PAGE 1

BY KARLENE BARROW KELLY

Bermuda Waterworks

The bottled water

industry has been going

green long before the term

became popular.

Through refills to home

and office bottles, it has

demonstrated a signifi-

cant impact on reducing

pollution. Bermuda Waterworks

manufactures bottled

water in reusable three

and five gallon containers.

The company repur-

chases used bottles to

encourage clients to

return them in good con-

dition for a full credit on

their next transaction.

At the plant, returned

bottles are individually

inspected.

RejectsBottles that pass this

first step are then cleaned

with a soap solution and

warm water at high pres-

sure. Bottles are then rinsed

with ozonated water in a

sanitizing step. They are

filled and capped. Reject

bottles are set aside for

destruction. A fraction of bottles are

rejected because of small

leaks. But the main rea-

son for rejection is neglect

and misuse. Empty bottles should

only be refilled with

Pure Water. They are not

meant to hold trash or

other liquids such as a

drink mix — a popular fix-

ture at family and church

picnics. A bottle that has been

used for drink mix cannot

be reused at our facility.

Occasionally schools

and organizations require

bottles for coin drives and

other fundraising activi-

ties. We encourage clients

to contact us if they need

reject bottles that we can

donate to these events.

In the last two years

the company has been

able to reduce waste and

limit expenses by setting

aside special bottles for

construction sites, which

need bottles to survive

harsh environmental con-

ditions. In Bermuda, tin, alu-

minium and glass are

recycled. It is our hope that one

day plastics will also be

part of local recycling

efforts, since our three

and five gallon contain-

ers are 100 per cent recy-

clable. In the US beverages

in plastic containers are

among the most recycled

packaged product.

It is important to note

that the material used

for the manufacture of

plastics is from oil that

has already been used

elsewhere. In the past several

years, bottled water com-

panies have been looking

at ways to reduce their

environmental footprint.

The bottled water indus-

try is now using lighter

weight plastics for its con-

tainers. The amount of resin

needed for the manufac-

ture of bottles has been

reduced by almost 40 per

cent over five years.

We encourage consum-

ers to drink local and use

a reusable bottle instead

of purchasing an imported

bottle that can only be

used once.Bermuda Waterworks’

most popular water cooler

is Energy Star rated.

These coolers help resi-

dents and businesses to

reduce their energy bills,

but can also help make a

difference for the environ-

ment. This is because products

that earn the Energy Star

prevent greenhouse gas

emissions by meeting

strict energy efficiency

guidelines set by the

US Environmental and

Protection Agency.

These energy efficient

coolers are available in

room temperature/cold

and hot/cold models.

Our company also sells

water dispensing equip-

ment that does not require

any electricity.

There is the very

popular dolphin pump

where water is manually

pumped out of the bottle.

There is also the com-

pact cradle and valve

that sits perfectly on any

counter. The ceramic crock pot is

another decorative option.

All of these models dis-

pense water at a pleasant

room temperature.

Water conservation is

crucial on an island that

has no natural rivers or

lakes. Bermuda Waterworks

also provides piped

metered water of which

two-thirds is manufac-

tured by reverse osmosis.

EfficientThis process does

require electricity, how-

ever over time, new and

energy efficient equip-

ment has been installed in

order to reduce our con-

sumption of fossil fuel.

We encourage residents

to use our utility water

wisely as a top-up supply.

For over 75 years

Bermuda Waterworks has

manufactured water to

meet the island’s growing

needs. We will continue to do

our part in making water

production as green and

efficient as possible. ■

KARLENE BARROW

KELLY is the general

manager of Pure Water,

Bermuda Waterworks.

For more information, call

299-7873 or e-mail water@

bwl.bm

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Kids get a head-start on Hallowe’enScary ride for dealers as

demand tanks and inventories

are slashed in half

BY SIMON JONES

[email protected]

Car dealerships across the

island have been crippled by the

worst sales slump for decades.

Inventories of new cars have

been cut in half as demand

tanks.Earlier this month Bermuda

Motors was forced to lay-off five

staff amid dwindling revenues.

In July, vehicle sales nation-

ally dropped a staggering 44.7

per cent compared to the same

month in 2010. And August saw the eighth

consecutive month-on-month

sales decline.

Falling car sales are seen as

yet another telling sign of the

economic downturn.

Tony Martin, sales boss at

HWP, said: “This is the worst I

can remember for more than 25

years. We have seen our inven-

tories and sales halved in the

last year. It’s a tough time and

no one can really say when it

will end.”Importers are also feeling the

pain.Joe Simas, general manager

of Meyer Freight said: “Two or

three years ago, we would bring

in around 150 cars every month.

Now it’s more like 60.” FULL

STORY and analysis inside.

MONEY CRUNCH: New car sales have nosedived.

Car sales crash

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BY AMANDA DALE

[email protected]

Bermuda Engineering

Company (BEC) has won

the island’s 2011 Best Use

of Green Tech award for

its ‘Energy Detective’.

The company is the

exclusive distributor of

the device in Bermuda,

which can save people

up to 15 per cent on their

electricity bills.The Energy Detective

(TED) is manufactured

by US company Energy

Inc and is a home electric-

ity monitor that gives

real-time feedback on

how much power you are

using.You can load profiles for

up to five appliances and

it also provides utility bill

projections, helping you

to budget and reduce your

usage.

SavingsThe device has two

main components. A

Measure Transmitting

Unit in your breaker

panel measures your

household energy usage

and transfers the data

over the power line to

a Gateway device. This

transmits the signal via

wireless to your handheld

display. TED can not only detect

‘phantom loads’ but can

also identify which appli-

ances ‘hog’ your usage.

BEC sells TED for $345

and it takes less than two

hours to install.Stuart Kriendler, BEC

manager and solar spe-

cialist, said: “I have one in

my house and every time

you walk by you can’t

help but look at it, so it

makes you think about

your energy usage.“If you see anything

above 1,000 watts at a rest

period (no major power

sources/appliances on),

this is a lot, and so it

makes you want to inves-

tigate further to see if you

have left something on.

“For example, in

Bermuda people may

leave dehumidifiers and

closet heaters on.”Mr Kriendler said TED

can store data for up to

10 years. The facility can

also profile five items,

such as your fridge or

water heater, to help you

in identifying the money-

guzzlers.“There are also third

party applications to

put this data on your

smart phone and so

monitor your power usage

remotely.” He said: “TED

connects to the main

feed from Belco and mea-

sures the voltage coming

through in real time.

“You can programme

it to tell you how much

money this electricity

equates to, which helps

people realize how much

they are using and what

they can do to reduce

their bills. It encourages

people to turn things off.

“In an independent

study of 10 users, the aver-

age person ended up sav-

ing 10-15 per cent on their

electricity bill.“If people get a solar

electricity system and are

not sure how much they

are actually saving, TED

can also tell them this,

through a separate sensor.

“TED appeals to people

who are into the latest

gadgets but it is also user-

friendly for technophobes,

as they can just walk

around with it in the palm

of their hand.”BEC received its

Technology Innovation

Award during TechWeek

2011. The company was

picked from 122 nomina-

tions in nine categories as

the winner of Best Use of

Green Tech.“We are honoured to

win this award and are

proud to represent TED

as we strive to make

Bermuda a stronger, more

sustainable country,”

said Travis Burland, BEC

director and chief engi-

neer.Dolph Rodenberg,

president of Energy Inc,

said: “We have worked

closely with Bermuda

Engineering Co Ltd on

providing affordable

electricity management

systems and we’re excited

to see the rapid growth of

electricity monitoring in

Bermuda.” ■

FOR MORE information go

to www.bermudaengineer-

ing.com or www.theener-

gydetective.com, or call

BEC on 292-2067/279-5907.

The little detective that can save you money Energy monitoring device can shave up to 15 per cent off your electricity bill

‘You can programme it to tell you

how much money this electricity

equates to, which helps people

realize how much they are using

and what they can do to reduce

their bills. It encourages people to

turn things off.’STUART KRIENDLER

Bermuda Engineering Company

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MONDAYVISITOR GOLF TOURNAMENT*Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton~ Book your tee-off time early, 234-0974

CITY OF HAMILTON GUIDED WALKING TOUR 10:00 a.m.~ Departs Bermuda National Library verandah, Queen Street; ends at Fort Hamilton for Skirling Ceremony

SESSIONS HOUSE TOURCity of Hamilton11:00 a.m.~ Meet at the door for a 45-minute tour

SKIRLING CEREMONYFort Hamilton, City of Hamilton12 noon

TUESDAYHISTORICAL HOUSE TOUR OF ‘VERDMONT’*Collector’s Hill, Smith’s10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.~ Admission: $5 adults, $2 children; 5 years and under free~ Closed December 25, January 1

BOTANICAL GARDENS TOURPaget10:30 a.m. Meet at Visitor’s Centre, Berry Hill entrance 12 noon – 2:00 p.m. Visit historic ‘Camden’,~ No tour on December 25 and January 1

BERMUDA GOMBEY REVUE No. 6 Passenger Terminal, Front Street, City of Hamilton4:00 p.m. ~ No event on December 25 and January 1

WEDNESDAYVISITOR GOLF TOURNAMENT*Ocean View Golf Course, Devonshire~ Book your tee-off time early, 295-9093

FORT ST. CATHERINE*Coot Pond Road, St. George’s9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ~ Reduced admission on Wednesdays~ Closed December 26

THE BERMUDA INSTITUTE OF OCEAN SCIENCES TOURFerry Road, St. George’s10:00 a.m.~ Enquiries tel 297-1880 ext 0 or 204~ No tour on December 19, 26 and January 2

HISTORICAL HOUSE TOURS*‘Verdmont’, Smith’s | ‘Tucker House’ and ‘The Globe Hotel’, Town of St. George10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ‘Verdmont’10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ‘The Globe Hotel’11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ‘Tucker House’~ Admission: $5 adults, $2 children; 5 years and under free. Enquire about BNT combo ticket

HISTORICAL RE-ENACTMENT & TOUR IN THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE TOWN OF ST. GEORGE10:30 a.m. Guided tour11:45 a.m. Mayor greets visitors12 noon Ducking of the ‘town gossip’~ Meet in King’s Square for all activities~ A complimentary Bermuda refreshment offered~ During November, the Ducking is held on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur & Sat

BOTANICAL GARDENS TOURPaget10:30 a.m. Meet at Visitor’s Centre, Berry Hill entrance~ No tour on December 26

CHIT CHAT*Dolphin Quest, Royal Naval Dockyard10:30 a.m.~ Located in the National Museum of Bermuda~ Admission to the National Museum of Bermuda is required

BERMUDA COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONNo. 6 Passenger Terminal, Front Street, City of Hamilton 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. ~ No demonstrations December 26, January 2 and March 13

THURSDAYVISITOR GOLF TOURNAMENT*Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton~ Book your tee-off time early, 234-0974

WALK & SLIDE SHOWMangrove Bay, Somerset, Sandys10:00 a.m. Learn history and architecture; coffee and danish served11:15 a.m. 20-minute slide show~ Bus #7 or #8 (Somerset/Dockyard)~ Walk departs Somerset Country Squire and returns for slide show

BERMUDA NATIONAL GALLERY TOURSCity Hall & Arts Centre, City of Hamilton10:30 a.m. A variety of local and international exhibitions

BERMUDA AQUARIUM, MUSEUM & ZOO CURATOR’S TOUR*North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish1:00 p.m.~ Curator’s Tour starts November 15~ Maximum 12 people; first-come, first-served~ Admission to BAMZ is required, children under 5 free

HANDS ON CRAFTBermuda Craft Market, Royal Naval Dockyard1:00 – 4:00 p.m.Meet a different artist each week and learn the techniques of working with natural foliage or paper.

DISCOVERING THE ROYAL NAVAL DOCKYARD2:00 – 3:15 p.m. The development of the Dockyard; meet in front of the Cooperage on Maritime Lane3:20 – 4:00 p.m. Meet in Victualling Yard for microbrewery tour

FRIDAYHISTORICAL HOUSE TOUR OF ‘VERDMONT’*Collector’s Hill, Smith’s10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.~ Admission: $5 adults, $2 children; 5 years and under free~ Closed March 29

BOTANICAL GARDENS TOURPaget10:30 a.m. Meet at Visitor’s Centre, Berry Hill entrance 12 noon – 2:00 p.m. Visit historic ‘Camden’

SATURDAYTHE CITY MARKETCity of Hamilton8:00 a.m. – 12 noon~ Located on the second Level of Bulls Head Car Park

HISTORICAL HOUSE TOURS*Town of St. George10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ‘The Globe Hotel’11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ‘Tucker House’~ Admission: $5 adults, $2 children; 5 years and under free

HISTORICAL RE-ENACTMENT & TOUR IN THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE TOWN OF ST. GEORGE10:30 a.m. Guided tour 11:45 a.m. Mayor greets visitors12 noon Ducking of the ‘town gossip’~ Meet in King’s Square for all activities~ A complimentary Bermuda refreshment offered

DOLPHIN SHOW*Dolphin Quest, Royal Naval Dockyard1:00 p.m.~ Located in the National Museum of Bermuda~ Admission to the National Museum of Bermuda is required.~ Held Saturdays December 1 – March 30

SUNDAYROYAL NAVAL DOCKYARD TOUR11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Meet at the Anchor Fountain outside Clocktower building

DOLPHIN DEMONSTRATION*Dolphin Quest, Royal Naval Dockyard1:00 p.m.~ Located in the National Museum of Bermuda~ Admission to the National Museum of Bermuda is required.~ Held Sundays December 2 – March 31

HANDS ON CRAFTBermuda Craft Market, Royal Naval Dockyard 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Meet a different artist each week, learn the technique of wire wrapping and fibre optics in jewel-lery, and then paint your own ornament.

TASTE OF BERMUDA CALYPSO SUNDAYSBermuda Craft Market, Royal Naval Dockyard1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Dip into the rich cultural culinary herit-age of our island home with an array of flavours while listening to a rhythmic Calypso band.

A WALK ON THE RAILWAY TRAIL TO THE HERBAL GARDENSPaget2:00 – 4:00 p.m.~ Tour begins at Railway Trail entrance, South Road in Paget (next to former Harmony Club); ends with talk, wholesome refreshments and tea

DAILYBERMUDA AQUARIUM, MUSEUM & ZOO*North Shore Road, Hamilton ParishSee Thursday for Curator’s Tour~ Open daily, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission 4:00 p.m.)~ Closed December 25~ Admission: $10 adults, $5 seniors and children 5–12 years, children under 5 years free

BERMUDA NATIONAL GALLERYCity Hall & Arts Centre, City of HamiltonSee Thursday for free tours~ Gallery hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.~ Closed Dec 25, 26, Jan 1, Mar 29

DOCKYARD GLASSWORKS & THE BERMUDA RUM CAKE COMPANYRoyal Naval Dockyard~ Open daily, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Glassworks demos Monday – Friday and Sundays, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.~ Closed December 25 and January 1

FORT ST. CATHERINE*Coot Pond Road, St. George’sSee Wednesday for reduced admission day~ Open: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.~ Admission on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays: $7 adults, $5 seniors and $3 children~ 75% wheelchair accessible, including restrooms

MASTERWORKS MUSEUM OF BERMUDA ART TOURS*Paget~ Open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.~ Admission: $5; members and children under 12 free~ Tours available during operating hours; complimentary coffee available~ New Year’s Day Open House: Jan 1, 2013 - free admission~ Closed Dec 25 & 26, Mar 29

RESOURCES FOR ENQUIRIES FOR THE BERMUDA RENDEZVOUS ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME:

Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, 292-1681

Front Street, Hamilton, 705-7101 King’s Square, St. George, 297-0556 Terrace Pavilion, R.N. Dockyard, 238-4842

NOTE: Some activities may not be available due to a public holiday. Refer to the brochure for full details.

* Indicates a fee or admission is required.

Information correct at press time, Novemberber 2012, and is subject to change without notice.

November 1, 2012 until March 31, 2013 While visiting Bermuda, experience our wonderful culture through our daily Rendezvous activities. Most activities listed are FREE, unless otherwise indicated. See the Rendezvous Activities brochure for a full list of activities and prices.

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Don’t forget your furry friendsBY JODI CORBETTBermuda SPCA

It’s the season of good cheer, which means parties, gifts, treats and other festivities.

But as you enjoy your-selves this Christmas, make sure your pets stay safe and sound.

Try to follow these safety tips and keep your pet’s eating and exercise habits as close to their normal routine as possible. Steer them clear of unhealthy treats, toxic plants and dangerous decorations.

Christmas treeAnchor your Christmas

tree securely so it doesn’t tip and fall, causing possi-ble injury to your pet.

This will also prevent the tree water — which may contain fertilizers that can cause stomach upsets — from spilling. Stagnant tree water is a breeding ground for bacteria and your pet could end up with nausea or diarrhoea.

Tinsel troubleCats love tinsel. To them,

it’s a sparkly, light-catch-ing ‘toy’ that is easy to bat around and carry in their mouths.

But a nibble can lead to a swallow, which can then lead to an obstructed diges-tive tract, severe vomiting, dehydration and possible surgery. It’s best to bright-en your boughs with some-thing other than tinsel.

Festive treatsYou know not to feed

your pets chocolate and anything sweetened with xylitol, but do you know the lengths to which an enterprising pet will go to find something yummy?

Make sure to keep your pets away from the table and any unattended plates of food. Also secure the lids on your garbage cans.

ToysIf you’re looking to stuff

your pet’s stocking choose gifts that are safe.

Dogs have been known to tear their toys apart and swallow the pieces, which can then become lodged in

the esophagus, stomach or intestines.

Stick with chew toys that are indestructible, Kongs that can be stuffed with healthy foods, or chew treats that are designed to be safely digestible.

Long, stringy things are a cat’s dream, but the most risky toys involve ribbon, yarn and loose little parts that can get stuck in the intestines.

Surprise kitty with a new ball that’s too big to swallow, a stuffed catnip toy or the interactive cat dancer — and play sessions together.

Problem plantsWhen ingested, holly can

cause pets to suffer nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Mistletoe can cause gastrointestinal upset and

cardiovascular problems. And many varieties of

lilies can cause kidney fail-ure in cats, if ingested. Opt for artificial plants made from silk or plastic, or choose a pet-safe bouquet.

LeftoversFatty, spicy and ‘no-no’

human foods, as well as bones, should not be fed to your furry friends. Pets can join the festivities in other fun ways that won’t lead to costly medical bills.

CandlesDon’t leave lighted

candles unattended. Pets may burn themselves or cause a fire if they knock candles over.

Be sure to use appropri-ate candle holders, placed on a stable surface.

And if you leave the

room, put the candle out.

WiresKeep wires, batteries and

glass or plastic ornaments out of a pet’s reach.

A wire can deliver a potentially lethal electrical shock, while a punctured battery can cause burns to the mouth and esophagus. Shards of ornaments can damage your pet’s mouth.

House rulesIf your animal-loving

guests would like to give your pets a little extra attention while you’re tend-ing to the party, ask them to feel free to start a nice play or petting session.

MedicationMake sure all of your

medications — and that of your guests — are locked behind secure doors.

CocktailsIf your celebration

includes adult holiday beverages, place any unat-tended alcoholic drinks out of reach of pets.

If ingested, your pet could become weak, ill and may even go into a coma, possi-bly resulting in death from respiratory failure.

A room of their ownGive your pet his/her

own quiet space to retreat to — complete with fresh water and a place to snug-gle.

Shy pups and cats might want to hide out under a piece of furniture, in their carrying case or in a sepa-rate room away from the hubbub.

New YearAs you count down to

New Year, keep in mind that strings of thrown confetti can get lodged in a cat’s intestines if ingested. Noisy poppers can terrify pets and cause possible damage to sensitive ears. ■

JODI CORBETT is the humane education officer for the Bermuda SPCA, 32 Valley Road, Paget. Contact 236-7333 x 205 or see www.spca.bm

■ ISTOCK PHOTO

GIMME: ’Hey, what about me?’ It may be tempting to give your pet scraps from the Christmas dinner, but try to avoid fatty, spicy, ‘no-no’ human foods, and of course, bones.

Dream wheelsSUPPLIED BY OLEANDER CYCLES

Oleander Cycles is not only a rental company; we also offer sales and servic-ing.

We have a wide variety of motorcycles, accessories and spare parts available for sale in our Hamilton, Paget and St George’s loca-tions.

If you’re looking to purchase a new motor-cycle, come in and see our selection of models and colours.

Our newest arrival is the PGO Buddy 125, a lovely and amazing little bike similar to the 1960’s Vespa. Pictured below, it comes in black, red, orange and seafoam green, for $3,495.

AccessoriesOur popular PGO T-Rex

150cc is available in black, silver and dark red. But if large wheels are a must for, then try our Soho 125cc (by Generic, KSR Group) which comes in black or

white, priced $3,950. The Ligero

50cc comes in the sporty RS

model, in

silver. The Ligero Classic comes in two-tone colours.

The TGB Hook 50cc is also popular and is avail-able in red, priced $2,500.

We also have some great acces-sory gift ideas, includ-ing top boxes from Italian designer Givi.

They come in various sizes, from 26 litre (single helmet) to 37 Litre (two helmets) and in colours such as black, silver and pink with a floral design.

We also have a great choice of helmets in

a variety of colours and styles, plus children’s sizes.

Clear or tinted visors can be purchased to protect your eyes from the sun, rain or flying insects.

For the safety of younger children, we offer child seats that are fitted behind the driver and secured to the motorcycle.

If you want to keep your cycle looking new, try one of our bike covers to protect it from the sun and our harsh salty environ-ment. We also have quality Abus locks from Germany for added protection against cycle theft.

Our service department can handle all your repair needs, including flat tyres or licensing and insuring your cycle at TCD.

If you want to spruce up your current bike, we also have a great selection of new parts to get it running and looking like new again.

For bike pick-up service, call 236-2453 for assistance. We service what we sell and can assist you seven days a week, at the Paget location on Valley Road, between 8:30am and

5:30pm, 364

days a year.

Stop by any of our loca-tions to meet our friendly staff who can assist with all your cycle needs. ■

OLEANDER CYCLES, 25

Gorham Road, Hamilton,

call 295-0919, e-mail

[email protected]

or see www.oleandercycles.bm. Other loca-tions: Dockyard; The Reefs hotel, Southampton;

26 York Street, St George’s; and 6 Valley Road, Paget.

■ ANIMAL WELFARE / Tips from the SPCA


Show that special someone how much you careBY AMANDA [email protected]

If you really want to splash your cash this Christmas and treat some-one special, nothing sends a message of love quite like jewellery.

At Walker Christopher you can find beautiful pieces for both men and women, while the jewel-ler’s Bermuda Collection and treasure coins can add to the romanticism.

The Bermuda Collection features beautiful, whimsi-cal island-inspired designs in gold and silver charms, earrings, pendants, brace-lets, shirt studs and cuff links.

TreasureMotifs include sailing

dinghies, angelfish, tree frogs, lobsters, longtails and local flora and fauna.

For men, Walker Chris-topher also has gold, silver and enamel Bermuda ‘hog penny’ and five cents design cuff links, made in its workshop.

The ‘hog penny’ cuff links are $150 for enamel, $375 for silver and $1,000 for 13 karat gold.

There are also whimsical, fun and more formal cuff links and shirt studs by Deakin & Francis of the UK and Jan Leslie of the US.

“We have a huge selec-tion of gents’ cuff links,” said Brittany Wivell, store manager.

You can choose from Bermuda-style Vespa scoot-ers, sailing dinghies and other ‘island’ motifs to flying pigs and racing cars.

Prices range from $150-

500.The jeweller also has

stylish bracelets for men, in leather, priced at $200, or solid gold from $5,000 upwards.

For ladies, you can buy silver or platinum earrings in the Bermuda Collection, from $200. The jeweller also offers pendants.

For bracelets, diamond line (tennis) bracelets range from $1,400-5,000, and there is also a sapphire version.

Walker Christopher also

sells Bermuda-inspired beads to fit charm brace-lets from popular brands such as Pandora, from $80 upwards.

They include frogs, longtails, hibiscus flowers, sailing dinghies and pirate treasure chests.

For a family gift, the jeweller’s sterling silver Bermuda Christmas orna-ments prove popular year after year.

Ms Wivell said: “We started the Christmas

ornaments with the long-tail in 1985. They are very popular. We also send them overseas, to our visitors and former residents.

“We have all the previous years in stock, all priced at $120, and if someone you buy a gift for already has the same one, it can be exchanged and swapped for another.”

They make a beautiful addition to any Christ-mas tree, but can also be made into pendants and brooches.

Over the years the designs have included moongates, turtles, seahorses, Gombeys, kites and local flora and fauna.

This year’s ornament is the Bermuda Horse and Buggy.

Walker Christopher is also renowned for its authentic treasure coins, from Spanish cobs and doubloons, to Greek and Roman pieces.

A Spanish cob set in a piece of jewellery will cost from $300-1,200.

“Some of the shipwrecks are found off the coast of Bermuda, and there is a deep wreck off of Bermuda called the Atlantic Target Wreck which we also have coins from,” said Ms Wivell.

If you really want to push the boat out for the mariner in your life, then Waters Edge Marine Ltd also offers a selection of luxury gifts.

MAPI four-stroke outboards are available in 2.6, 4, 5, 8, 9.9 and 15 hp (horsepower), and are lightweight and easy to maintain.

Scott Johnson, Waters Edge Marine owner, said: “The outboards are all four-stroke so they run on straight, regular gas.

“MAPI is a new product to Bermuda. It’s reliable and is a good salt water engine, at a good price.”

Water-resistantThe company also sells

the FUSION 600 Series marine stereo.

“FUSION are the lead-ers in marine stereos right now, and a lot of boat manufacturers are fitting them to their craft,” said Mr Johnson.

The FUSION 600 Series has the world’s first inter-nal iPod dock with fully integrated iPod interface.

“These stereos are compatible with iPods and iPhones. Whereas other marine stereos have more of a challenge of access, the iPod will drop right into the unit,” said Mr Johnson.

The stereo has a dual mono subwoofer output, a 70 watts x 4 high-powered amplifier, and is contained in a 100 per cent water-resistant aluminium die-cast chassis. The 600 series also has DVD and CD models.

Waters Edge Marine is offering a special price for Christmas of $585 for the stereo plus speakers. ■

SUPPLIED BY SWISS TIMING

Buying the right luxury gift for that special some-one can be both a pleasure and a challenge.

That might be your wife, husband, son, daughter, mom, dad or even a friend, but jewellery and watches may be the perfect solution.

‘Luxury’ means some-thing different to everyone but it is something to be enjoyed as an addition to the ordinary necessities and comforts of life.

Luxury jewellery doesn’t have to be expensive. That said, quality metals and gems will possibly require an investment.

Make sure that when you purchase jewellery, you

are comfortable with the seller’s customer service and reputation for provid-ing quality, authentic jewellery.

The selection at Swiss Timing is vast. We can also custom design to your exact specifications.

Whether you want a ring, pendant, bracelet, earrings, cufflinks or something that can be engraved, we can provide this for you within your budget.

This will then have a true sentimental touch. ■

SWISS TIMING LTD, 95 Front Street, Hamilton. Call 295-1376 or e-mail [email protected]

Walker Christopher9 Front Street, Hamilton. Call 295-1466, e-mail [email protected] or see www.walkerchristopher.com

PRECISION: For a high quality man’s watch, the Zenith El Primero Striking 10 has a 10th of a second chronograph figured in stainless steel, with silver sunray dial and three coloured counters. Price $12,300. Also available in 18kt rose gold.

■ PHOTOS SUPPLIED

ELEGANCE: This white gold heart pendant from The Natasha Collection is set with a heart-shaped blue topaz and diamonds, with an 18 karat/white gold diamond chain. Total dia-mond weight is .98 karat. Price $6,770.

Waters Edge Marine Ltd1 Mill Creek Lane, Pembroke. Call 292-8691 or e-mail [email protected]

■ PHOTOS SUPPLIED

PUSH THE BOAT OUT: The FUSION 600 Series marine stereo and speakers, and right, MAPI outboard.

■ PHOTOS BY RICK HAWKE

BERMUDIANA: The 2012 Walker Christopher sterling silver Christmas ornament, left, and a selec-tion of island-inspired charms, right.

Classic, timeless gifts for ‘him and her’ at Swiss Timing

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Gifts for the home

Noah’s Ark3 Marsh Lane, Middle Road, Devonshire. Tel: 236-1533

BS&R Group99 Middle Road, Devonshire. Tel: 236-2886.

Gifts for pets

Otto Wurz3 Front Street, Hamilton. Tel: 295-1247


Animal and Garden House3 Cemetery Road, Pembroke. Tel: 292-3705

Bermuda Linens & Gifts16 Water Street, St George’s. Tel: 296-0189

Flameless candles (battery operated): From $25Hand painted nutcracker: $31.50

Bermuda Cedar blanket chest

Hand crafted teak lawn chair and foot stool

Kitty Kahuna Cababarama

Dog Magic Game Stuffed snowman toy: $35 Cat treat jar: $28


Gifts for the hostess

Gifts for adults only

Strands (Salon and Spa)31 Reid Street, Hamilton. Tel: 295-0353



Eve’s Garden3 Emporium Building, 69 Front Street, Hamilton. Tel: 296-2671

Clarins Eau Dynamisante Body Fragrance

Assorted sauces’Under the Mistletoe’ guest towels and cocktail napkins: From $6

Passion bath salts and suggestion cards

Satin black blindfold: $14

Fantasy Affairs game: $50

Body Candy and Soak toiletries: $12 and up

Sensual lingerie: $55


Gifts for children

See CHILDREN, page 20

Onion Jacks77 Front Street, Hamilton. Tel: 295-1263

Fisher Price Snap-Lock Caterpillar (6-36 months): $23

’Grafix Giant Counting Caterpillar Floor Puzzle (Ages 3 and up): $10

’VTech Spin & Learn Colour Flashlight (12-36 months): $35

Dolls — Hannah Montana, Keira/Barbie, and Alex of The Wizards of Waverly Place: $30-50

Play & Learn Point and Learn (18 months): $15

The Smurfs: ‘Make A Match’ game: $12

Hot Stuff — create your own surfer jewellery: $27

Lego Hero Factory (Ages 7-16): $32

Furbys: $150


CHILDRENContinued from page 19




The Comic StopEmporium Building, 69 Front Street, Hamilton. Tel: 292-6642

Augie Alligator Boots: $28.95Shoot the Moon game: $40

Classic Edition Toy Box: From $185

Ear piercing Clip in hair piecesKids’ manicures, pedicures and beauty treatments

Star Wars Bobble Head — Boba Fett: $11.50

Bakugan Baku Sky Raiders: $15.50

Naruto comic books: $13.50

Iron Man bust bank: $25

My Little Pony figures: $13.50

Mini Elmo Beanie Babies: $11.50


Gifts for under $100Animal and Garden House3 Cemetery Road, Pembroke. Tel: 292-3705

Electronic Entertainment3o Serpentine Road, Pembroke. Tel: 292-6261



Animal and Garden House3 Cemetery Road, Pembroke. Tel: 292-3705 Gifts for under $50 Otto Wurz

3 Front Street, Hamilton. Tel: 295-1247

Gifts for under $20Strands (Salon and Spa)31 Reid Street, Hamilton. Tel: 295-0353


XBox 360 Halo 4

Ladybug gardening clogs

Krysta Luna body jewels

Watering can: $86

‘Origami’ tablet and smart phone covers: $55 and $15

Brazilian Blowout shampoos and conditioners

Moroccan Oil hair brushes

Gardening toolsReed & Barton Lyndon stainless steel serving pieces

Eight day pill box: $25

Hair You Wear clip-in hair pieces

Jingle til you Tingle! wine glass: $17.50

Zebra faux fur texting gloves (pink or blue): $19


Gifts for women

See WOMEN, page 23


Sizewise & SeasonsPaget Plaza, South Shore Road, Paget. Tel: 236-0237

HERA BoutiqueThe Old Cellar, Walker Arcade, 47 Front Street, Hamilton. Tel: 232-4372

Klimaxx Boutique51 Reid Street, Hamilton. Tel: 297-6872

Clarins TriActive facials

Clarins Gift Card and Skincare selection gift box

Moroccan Oil hair care products

Clarins beauty products

Assorted ladies’ fragrances

Liza Kim costume jewellery rope necklace: $39

Liza Kim costume jewellery bracelet: $49

Liza Kim costume jewellery earrings/necklace set: $42

Mycra Pac coat in a bag — reversible, two coats for one

Turtle neck with 100 per cent wool scarf

Red, pink and black patterned dress


Gifts for men

WOMENContinued from page 22


BS&R Group99 Middle Road, Devonshire. Tel: 236-2886.



Lush Makeup Lash & Brow BarWashington Mall One, Level B, Hamilton. Tel: 295-5874


Ruby cable knit aviator hat: $34

Ruby/pearl herringbone scarf: $45Mudpie dotted slippers (black or red): $36

Customized gift baskets: Minimum $65

Ladies’ Apothecary jewellery box: $250

Assorted men’s fragrances

Clarins men’s body massage and facials

Goldwell men’s range of hair styling products

Clarins men’s skincare range

Slovenian crystal decanter: $165

Georgian chest of drawers


Happy Holidays

to all of our

customers,

readers and

friends.

We thank you for

your commitment and support

to the Bermuda Sun over the

past year, we value each and

everyone of you.

Be safe over the holidays, and

lets wish for good health and

lots of happiness in 2013.

Best wishes,

Lisa Beauchamp

Seasons Greetings.As the season beacons us to gather with fam-ily and friends let us consider those that may not have enough or not much.

Let us consider the widow at the end of the path who is dealing with the loss of her husband. Let us consider the family that may have a parent that has just lost a job.Let us………..

Christmas is a time when we tend to reflect uopn the days and months gone by. It allows us to gauge accomplishments and disappoint-ments.

Let us continue to strive for peace in our hearts. Let us pray for our country and its leaders. Even more so it makes ponder the reason for the season.

I’d like to express warm wishes to all.Carlita Burgess

Season Greetings FROM THE BERMUDA SUN SALES TEAM

To find out more information on advertising in the Bermuda Sun please contact one of the sales representatives at 295-3902

Media House Ltd. 19 Elliott Street, Hamilton HM10; P.O. Box HM 1241, Hamilton HM FX, Bermuda

A Christmas message

“But I am sure that I

have always thought

of Christmas time,

when it has come

round... as a good

time; a kind, forgiving,

charitable, pleasant time; the only time I

know of, in the long calendar of the year,

when men and women seem by one consent

to open their shut-up hearts freely.”

- Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

I would like to take this opportunity to wish

all our readers a Happy Christmas and the

very best wishes for the New Year. I extend

my thanks to all those who supported the

Bermuda Sun - our readers, advertisers, con-

tributors, staff and my colleagues. My role is

one I take great pride in and I look forward

to continuing this work in 2013.

-Claire

One of real joys of the Holiday Season is the opportunity to say, ‘Thank you’ and wishing everyone a safe and peaceful Holiday.

The gift of love.The gift of peace.The gift of happiness.

May all these be yours during this Holiday Season 2012.

Best Wishes, and may the Season bring you the music of laughter, and the warmth of friendship and love.

Olga

To My Family

(near and

far), Friends,

Colleagues &

Clients

Have a blessed Holiday Season,

Healthy and Prosperous New

Year and remember that – Jesus

is truly the REAL reason for the

Season.

From My Family to Yours

Diane Gilbert

Stocking fillersOtto Wurz3 Front Street, Hamilton. Tel: 295-1247



Bra BoutiqueEmporium Building, 69 Front Street, Hamilton. Tel: 296-2727

Money clip: $15

Salad dressings: $8.70

Bra accessories: $10-16 Lingerie travel bag: $14

Clarins Gift Card

Gift Guide photo credits:All photos supplied, except for: Bermuda Linens & Gifts; Animal and Garden House; Eve’s Garden; The Comic Stop; HERA Boutique; Klimaxx Boutique; Sizewise & Seasons. These photos were taken by Kageaki Smith.

Oleander Cycles has established itself as one of the island’s top rental and cycle sale shops in Bermuda. We have a diverse range of motor cycles and accessories for you and your family to choose from this holiday season. From bikes and helmets, to lockable bike baskets, we are sure to

in your family and some things that may surprise you. Take a mosey on by and see for yourself why more people are moving to Oleander.

We do cycles

Have you been naughty or nice?

HERE COMES

SANTA CLAUS

www.o leandercyc le s .bm

GET MOVING!

Main Showrooms: 6 Valley Road, Paget 441.236.523515 Gorham Road, Hamilton441.295.0919

Buddy 125

Libra 150

(*Also available as

a 50cc Two Stroke)

Ligero 50

T-Rex 150

Fashionable, feet friendly footwear!

. Expertly fitted. Dressy & casual

. Men’s & women’s shoes. Friendly staff & great service

. Shoes for all sizes, lengths & widths

9 Gorham Rd Hamilton, Bermuda HM08

email: [email protected]

292-4523

Documents

Holiday Spirit Gift Guide 2012