The last month has been hectic, we have looked at tens of houses and plots of land all over Bahrain, but I can finally and happily say that we have today signed the papers and paid the money for a new house. The very first we have ever owned! This after 14 years of trying …
Thirty English teachers from Bahrain’s government schools received certificates yesterday after taking part in a quality teacher development programme at the British Council. The course, sponsored by HSBC, began in September and was designed to improve the quality of English language teaching at intermediate schools by training teachers in the latest techniques. It covers topics …
A peaceful rally will be held next to the United Nations House, Hoora, on Friday starting at 5pm. Eleven civil societies, including political and human rights organisations, will take part in the rally marking the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The objective of the rally is to make people aware of …
Bahrain’s infatuation with “nice” numbers continues unabated. Now we have Abdulla Al-Hammadi offering the ultra-sexy 9111119 for an ultra-cheap price of only BD 5,000 (US$ 13.2k)! Any takers? Fools need to remember that they’ve got to add a number 3 in front of that number which destroys it doesn’t it? I mean it’s not symetrical …
His Majesty King Hamad yesterday sent a cable to US President George W Bush offering his condolences and sympathy following the murder of Paul Marshal Johnson. He sent a similar cable to the victim’s family. The King said Bahrain rejected all forms of terrorism and criminal activity. Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa …