Bermudians

#Bermuda Postbox #666 Funnels £30BN of Google’s Profits @MailOnline

February 1, 2016

Google’s vice president for communications Peter Barron admitted the firm has used bases in Ireland and Bermuda to avoid paying high rates of corporation tax on its profits.

Google’s parent company Alphabet is expected to announce today that it has amassed £30 billion of profits from non-US sales in Bermuda. Around a tenth of this – £3 billion – will be profits generated in the UK …. It also emerged yesterday that the Government had ordered Tory MEPs to vote against a proposed EU crackdown on Bermuda, which has a 0 per cent corporation tax rate. Google has no office and no staff in Bermuda. Its presence is said to amount to little more than a plain PO Box – numbered 666!

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@PeterSagos #Bermuda Vacation Story “Kidnapped in Paradise: Sun, Sand and Larceny in Bermuda”

January 28, 2016

This is the story of Peter Sagos’ Bermuda Vacation. He was arrested and accused of plotting to import $33 million worth of cannabis into the island and was given “a year-long jail term after admitting to lesser charges.”

His blog recounting the story lays down heavy accusations towards the Bermuda Police Service, the Bermuda Criminal Justice System and mainstream newspapers.

“I went down to open up a bank account and to trade stocks offshore, this was also for future tax gains,” Mr. Sagos says.

Little did he know that once he stepped foot on the tropical paradise, his life would become a living nightmare. He was accused of importing $34 million worth of marijuana, and the Bermuda Police Service was trying to link his case with three other foreign nationals who were arrested on conspiracy charges.

Peter Sagos spent 10 ½ months in a Bermuda jail not knowing whether he would ever again see family and friends.

Read full story @ petersagos.ca

Royal Gazette Article Foreign nationals sentenced after admitting criminal proceeds offences

Bermuda Tourism Video 1990’s

January 27, 2016

Video courtesy of Tony Brannon

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#Nonsuch Expeditions Art Installation #Bermuda Airport @NonsuchIsland

January 26, 2016

The cancellation of most flights over this past weekend due to the blizzard on the east coast gave us the time to do a large AirportArt installation in the Bermuda Immigration arrivals hall. We created a flat black backdrop for the prints which looks amazing!

Source: New Nonsuch Expeditions AirportArt Installation — Nonsuch Island

Robert Symons | Tropicana Steel Pan

January 25, 2016

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Steel pan music is unique in both sound and your own personal perception of each individual song. Roberts music is easily recognizable, with one exception, what you will hear and how it makes you feel is different for each individual listener.

It also depends where you want the music to take you…perhaps that memorable once in a lifetime cruise you took, a special reception, or memories of walking on a pink sandy beach in the Bermuda sun will come to mind.

Robert takes recognizable pop gems and turns them into an Island Paradise with his expertise on the Steel Pan
Ambient, Soothing, Relaxing, Multi Genre, Smooth Grooves creating the perfect tropical ambience to complement ANY occasion!

Robert has arranged, performed and produced 3 CD’s titled “Tropicana Steel Pan” Volumes 1, 2 and 3.
He has the right approach with this series of releases by taking some of the best known songs and make them his own with the help of the steel pan, giving you a chance to relive all the feelings and emotions that go along with each time tested tune.
Breathing some of that tropical way of living into the tunes with some of the most simple and relaxing music is what the result of this fine effort accomplishes.
Once again, directly from Bermuda, the steel pan will steal you away for a while. Roberts music is a wonderful relaxing tool, try it you will like it!

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Progressive Labour Party @voteplp @SoundCloud

January 22, 2016

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Bermuda’s oldest political party, the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party (PLP) was founded in 1963 by five working class men committed to ensuring that all Bermudians had a voice in government. In a relatively short span, the PLP has grown into one of the island’s two major political forces, representing the needs and giving a voice to hardworking Bermudians of all backgrounds and experiences.

Humpback Heaven: Whale Watching in #Bermuda @Bermuda

January 21, 2016

Bermuda has long been known for spectacular humpback whale watching opportunities. In the late winter and early spring, a humpback parade passes through the waters near the island as these magnificent mammals travel to their northern feeding grounds.

You can sometimes spot humpbacks from land, but the best way to get up-close-and-personal is to head for the open seas. You’ll sail miles out, spotting humpbacks from the deck, or in some cases, a glass-bottomed hull. Bermuda’s sparkling turquoise waters are even more crystal clear than usual this time of year, offering superb visibility, with depths of up to 100 feet below the surface.

You don’t necessarily need to see into the depths, though — humpback whales sometimes launch themselves right out of the water in a behavior called breaching. Breaching may be a way to loosen skin parasites – but some scientists think humpbacks are just doing it for fun.

Bermuda offers a wide variety of whale watching tours — check out some of your options at gotobermuda.com/Whale-Watching

Jimmy Buffett & Mishka share stories and perform together

January 20, 2016

A treat for Parrotheads and reggae fans alike, Jimmy Buffett & Mailboat Records artist Mishka meet up in Hawaii where they announce Mishka as having the #1 reggae album on the charts and on iTunes, beating out Bob Marley – something Buffett jokes he could never do. During the session they share stories about how they first met, how Mishka and his sisters and friends inspired the Buffett hit “Chanson pour les petits enfants.”

Buffett and Mishka also pair up to sing part of Mishka’s new hit and EP Title “Ocean is My Potion.” Buffett performs the song on the album with Mishka. The EP is available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/WeXqYi and on Mailboat Records at http://bit.ly/YIZvYD

Buffett and Mishka also talk about the upcoming tour season and what to watch for in this nearly 12 minute session.

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Hidden Talent @Canjelae Taylor #Bermuda Bliss

January 20, 2016

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“I’d like to be remembered as someone who made music and told stories that people could feel to the core. As someone that young girls can look up to. I just want to leave things a little better than I found them.”
The multi-talented actress, singer, and songwriter, Canjelae Taylor plans to “hit the ground running” as she embarks on a new year in the UK. She answered a few questions for us here at Bermuda Bliss where she shared her love for family and music. Let’s hear what this humbled singer and songwriter had to say …

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Larry Tacklyn – Born In The #441 ft. Dan Verse @ImFutureTrouble

January 18, 2016

Music video by L.Tacklyn & Dan Verse performing Born In The (441).

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Larry Tacklyn – Born In The 441 ft. Dan Verse

January 18, 2016

Music video by L.Tacklyn & Dan Verse performing Born In The (441).

Get “Down In Bermuda” Single On i-Tunes: https://itun.es/us/wYGY5

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Devil’s Isle Republic – Declaration of Independence by #Bermuda Blue

January 15, 2016

An early draft of the Devil’s Isle Republic national flag

A friend of mine and I have decided to start afresh, so we are taking this opportunity to declare an independent Devil’s Isle Republic. It will start at the airport end of the Causeway and will encompass St George’s and St David’s.

For the moment passage into the DIR will be free and there will be no need to show passports, however we have reserved the right to change that if immigration becomes an issue. (PS, we will have our Customs officers at the Swizzle to provide a sharply improved service.)

We have discussed this declaration of independence at length but the deciding factor was the impossibility of penetrating the bubble that seems to envelop that red house on the hill …