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30 Minute Video: March 27 ZBM Evening News

30 Minute Video: March 27 ZBM Evening News

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: March... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of Male Visitor

Police Confirm Death Of Male Visitor

The police have confirmed the death of a male visitor to the island. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3.00pm on Wednesday, 27 March 2024, police received a report of persons in difficulty in the water at Horseshoe Bay. “Police, Emergency Medical Services and Coastguard personnel were dispatched to scene. Upon arrival, officers... Read more of this article

Tourism Industry Contributed 3.8% To GDP

Tourism Industry Contributed 3.8% To GDP

The Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward released the 2022 Tourism Satellite Account report from the Department of Statistics. Minister Hayward explained, “The Tourism Satellite Account Report highlights the tourism industry’s direct, indirect, and induced effects on output, employment, and wages in Bermuda. In 2022, the tourism... Read more of this article

City Offer Free ‘Discover Hamilton’ Walking Tours

City Offer Free ‘Discover Hamilton’ Walking Tours

The City is inviting residents to explore the City with their free ‘Discover Hamilton’ walking tours. A spokesperson said, “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes” – Marcel Proust. Imagine you could experience a place that you visit every day as if you were seeing it for the first time.... Read more of this article

Department Launches 2024 Booking Season

Department Launches 2024 Booking Season

“As the season turns towards spring and summer, the Department of Sport and Recreation is excited to launch the 2024 Booking Season on April 1 and provide the community with the opportunity to engage in a variety of recreational activities,” said the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell. A Government spokesperson said, “Whether... Read more of this article

Lindo’s “Managing Cybersecurity Issue”

Lindo’s “Managing Cybersecurity Issue”

Lindo’s is working to “minimise any disruption” to its customers as it manages a “cybersecurity issue.” A spokesperson said, ‘We are currently in the midst of managing a cybersecurity issue and we are working to minimise any disruption to our customers. We appreciate the support of the community at this time.’ Related... Read more of this article

Review: ‘Gold Bermudians’ Film Presentation

Review: ‘Gold Bermudians’ Film Presentation

[Written by Dale Butler] ‘Gold Bermudians’ is a new project launched by the Department of Culture in 2023 and, on March 25th, five new films were presented to a full house that left everyone very satisfied but wanting to know why there was such a strict time limit on such important topics. With a new opening song by singer Joy T. Barnum... Read more of this article

Video: March 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Video: March 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Suspect arrested for vehicle tampering, nominations now open for 2024 BNT Awards, BNV with Patricia Pogson-Nesbitt, Dalton Primary Egg Drop Competition, Treatment Court hosts kite making workshop, ‘Kites for Kids’ event to be held on March 27 and Wallpaper Wednesday features Bermuda coral calligraphy are some of the stories in this morning’s [March... Read more of this article

Ben Smith Backs Swimmers For Medal Haul

Ben Smith Backs Swimmers For Medal Haul

[Written by Stephen Wright] Ben Smith, the national swimming coach, is confident the island’s swimmers can achieve a medal haul at the Carifta Swimming Age Group Championships in the Bahamas. The 15-strong team – Rory Shepherd, Scarlett Spurling, Dominic Wright, Noah Maranzana, Katherine Wheddon, Conor Hupman, Brandon Adkins, Adriana Argent, Thomas... Read more of this article

Police: Suspect Arrested For Vehicle Tampering

Police: Suspect Arrested For Vehicle Tampering

Police responded to reports of a male allegedly tampering with vehicles at the Bull’s Head Car Park and “arrested a male fitting the description of the suspect.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Police receive reports of male allegedly tampering with vehicles at the Bull’s Head Car... Read more of this article

Treatment Court Hosts Kite Making Workshop

Treatment Court Hosts Kite Making Workshop

“Last week, participants and staff from the Mental Health Treatment Court, Drug/DUI Treatment Court, and the newly piloted Juvenile Treatment Court Programs hosted their annual Easter Event at the Botanical Gardens under the direction of Senior Magistrate Maxanne Anderson. Senior Magistrate Maxanne Anderson said, “The goal of the Treatment Courts... Read more of this article

Nominations Now Open For 2024 BNT Awards

Nominations Now Open For 2024 BNT Awards

The Bermuda National Trust has invited the public to nominate individuals, organizations, schools, or groups for its annual awards. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust is pleased to invite the public to submit nominations for its annual awards, which recognise individuals, organisations, groups or schools that have worked to protect... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: March 26 ZBM Evening News

30 Minute Video: March 26 ZBM Evening News

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: March... Read more of this article

Photos: Dalton Primary Egg Drop Competition

Photos: Dalton Primary Egg Drop Competition

Students at Dalton E Tucker Primary School recently put their STEM skills to the test in an Egg Drop Competition, where they designed safety devices to protect eggs from cracking upon impact. A Government spokesperson said, “Students at Dalton E Tucker Primary School participated in an Egg Drop Competition. The competition, a culmination of weeks... Read more of this article

Update: Bermuda College IT Security Incident

Update: Bermuda College IT Security Incident

The Bermuda College provided an update regarding their IT system security incident. A spokesperson said, “Good progress has been made towards restoration of the IT system, thanks to the IT Department and its security partners. A phased return today was successful with front-facing essential services operating as normal on campus. “Some classes... Read more of this article

Video: BNV With Patricia Pogson-Nesbitt

Video: BNV With Patricia Pogson-Nesbitt

The acclaimed playwright and director Patricia Pogson-Nesbitt is joining Bernews this week for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Related Stories Video: BNV With Comedian Gina Love Met Opera: Live In HD & Encore Series Video: Christopher Brothers On Broadway Career Video: Young Bermudian Stars In Disney Advert Video:... Read more of this article