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"When Bermuda delivered "

July 10, 2012 Dear Sir, I spent several weeks in the summer of 1973 travelling in Europe with my college roommate using Arthur Frommer’s “Europe on $5 a day” guide book as our bible for accommodation and activities. It’s hard to believe now but some ...
Jul 13, 2012
Editorials

"Don’t return to sender"

Ombudsman Arlene Brock earned her salary in her annual report last week when she revealed that the General Post Office’s “return to sender” policy was not only wrong-headed, but wasn’t saving much money either. Ms Brock began her investigation into...
Jul 05, 2012
Other

"Watchdog critical of Post Office returns policy"

Ombudsman Arlene Brock launched a withering attack on the Post Office’s ‘return to sender’ policy amid claims it is hurting international business. Ms Brock carried out an investigation into the controversial system following complaints it was affect...
Jul 04, 2012
Other

"Michael’s stamp of authority over royal collection"

Collecting stamps might sound like a sedate occupation to some people but for Londoner Michael Sefi it has kept him busy trotting back and forth across the globe. Mr Sefi, the official Keeper of the Queen’s stamps, was recently in Bermuda to oversee...
May 01, 2012
Arts & Entertainment

"New book examines Island’s postal history"

A new book celebrating the Bermuda Post Office’s Bicentennial makes the Island one of the few countries in the world to officially record its postal history. Liz Jones’ ‘The Bermuda Post Office Bicentennial — 1812 to 2012’ will be in stores next week...
Apr 18, 2012
Other

"Post offices could close due to decreasing demand"

Some post offices could close following a review of the Bermuda Post Office (BPO) now under way. The review is to determine how the organisation can move forward with less physical mail being delivered due to the convenience of the internet. Consulta...
Dec 09, 2011
Letters to the Editor

"Mystified by the mail service "

November 25, 2011 Dear Sir, In the last four months I have sent three packages to Bermuda. In each one I have enclosed receipts and Customs declaration forms. Why is it, that only one of these packages has reached its final destination? To make matte...
Dec 06, 2011
Editorials

"Postal U-turn"

There was good news in the House of Assembly on Friday when Economy Minister Patrice Minors announced that one of the worst decisions made in the last ten years was being “relaxed”. This was the “return to sender” rule for minor address mistakes. De...
Dec 05, 2011
Other

"Post Office scales back ‘return to sender’ policy"

The Post Office’s practice of sending incorrectly addressed mail back to the sender has been reduced in scope, Economy Minister Patrice Minors announced yesterday. And over the past three years, the amount of mail being processed by the Post Office h...
Dec 03, 2011
Letters to the Editor

"Now is the time for Paget"

November 29, 2011 Dear Sir, Since postal improvements have been made, it would be beneficial to move the Paget Post Office to another location. At present, it is very dangerous to park a vehicle with only two parking bays so close to the main road an...
Dec 02, 2011
Other

"Ministry regrets Post Office flyer’s conflicting message"

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has expressed regret over a Post Office flyer encouraging residents to mail home items purchased overseas. The flyers, mailed to homes across the Island, explains how mailing goods bought abroad to the Isla...
Nov 15, 2011
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