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Minister Joins Students In World Poetry Day

Minister Joins Students In World Poetry Day

The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain joined students from East End Primary, St George’s Prep, and St. David’s Primary in commemorating World Poetry Day 2024 at an event hosted by the Corporation of St George’s. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, participated in a celebration event... Read more of this article

BWS To Observe World Meteorological Day

BWS To Observe World Meteorological Day

The Bermuda Weather Service will observe World Meteorological Day today [March 23]. A Government spokesperson said, “World Meteorological Day was introduced in 1951 to commemorate the World Meteorological Organisation [WMO] establishment on 23rd March 1950. Each year, the WMO [a United Nations body] announces a new theme for World Meteorological... Read more of this article

Minister Hosts ‘Table Talk’ With Youth Leaders

Minister Hosts ‘Table Talk’ With Youth Leaders

The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert hosted a “Table Talk” session with female members of Youth Parliament, the Future Leaders Programme, and WeSpeak Bermuda, focusing on empowerment topics relevant to women and girls. Minister Furbert shared, “As the Minister responsible for Gender Affairs, it is important... Read more of this article

Somersfield Academy Opens ‘The Quiet Room’

Somersfield Academy Opens ‘The Quiet Room’

Somersfield Academy has opened The Quiet Room, a space “dedicated to mindfulness, lactation support, and multifaith use.” A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy is excited to announce the opening of The Quiet Room, a serene and inclusive space dedicated to mindfulness, lactation support, and multifaith use. This initiative comes... Read more of this article

Video: March 23rd Bernews Morning Newsflash

Video: March 23rd Bernews Morning Newsflash

BPSU denounces ‘divisive’ rhetoric, TCD to remain open to assist taxi operators, TCI Labour Tribunal delegation visits Bermuda, Warwick Primary’s Easter Competition, BNV interview with Dr Darrien Ray and KBB prepares for island-wide spring clean are some of the stories in this morning’s [March 23rd] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning Newsflash... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: March 22 ZBM Evening News

30 Minute Video: March 22 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

TCD To Remain Open To Assist Taxi Operators

TCD To Remain Open To Assist Taxi Operators

“To accommodate the required taxi meter calibration examination based on the new rate increase effective on Monday, 1 April, the Examination Section of the Transport Control Department [TCD] will remain open from Monday, 25 March, to Thursday, 28 March, for taxi services only between 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and for taxi services only on Saturday, 30... Read more of this article

Video: BNV Interview With Dr Darrien Ray

Video: BNV Interview With Dr Darrien Ray

Dr Darrien Ray — a clinical psychologist — joined Bernews this week for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, which was hosted by Shay Dawn Burgess, with Dr Ray discussing aspects related to loneliness. Related Stories Audio: Interview With Dr Jonathan Makajuola Audio: Interview With Colleen English DeGrilla Video:... Read more of this article

TCI Labour Tribunal Delegation Visits Bermuda

TCI Labour Tribunal Delegation Visits Bermuda

The Turks and Caicos Islands’ Labour Tribunal delegation recently visited Bermuda to “observe the processes and procedures of the Bermuda Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal.” A Government spokesperson said, “As requested by the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Labour Tribunal President, M. Doreen Quelch Missick, the delegation... Read more of this article

KBB Prepares For Island-Wide Spring Clean

KBB Prepares For Island-Wide Spring Clean

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] is preparing for their annual islandwide ‘Spring Clean’  the Great Big Bermuda Clean-up [GBBC]. A spokesperson said, “Sponsored by BF&M, the week of clean-up activities commences on Earth Day, Monday 22 April, and culminates with a grand finale event on Sunday 28 April. “Hundreds of volunteers are expected... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Help Locate 15-Year-Old [Located]

Police Appeal: Help Locate 15-Year-Old [Located]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service said they are “seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Raquel Sequeira.” A police spokesperson said, “Ms. Sequeira is 5’ 1” in height, skinny built, light brown complexioned with blonde hair. “She was last seen in the area of Hillview Lane, Warwick, around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, March... Read more of this article

Video: March 22nd Bernews Morning Newsflash

Video: March 22nd Bernews Morning Newsflash

Car crashes & overturns in Sandys, Minister Wayne Furbert expands on Rideshare Programme plan, Cultural Apprenticeship Programme Appreciation, Green Family donates $25,000 to HOME, road sobriety checkpoints on Good Friday, BHS students celebrate Round Square Day and Allied World Bermuda announces staff promotions are some of the stories in this... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: March 21 ZBM Evening News

30 Minute Video: March 21 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

Car Crashes & Overturns In Sandys

Car Crashes & Overturns In Sandys

A car crash resulted in a car overturning in Sandys this afternoon [March 21]. A police spokesperson said, “Apparently a car collided with a utility pole around 4:25pm Thursday, 21st March 2024 on Middle Road in Sandys parish, near Somerset Bridge. “The car overturned, but the female driver is believed to have sustained minor injuries. Currently... Read more of this article

Green Family Donates $25,000 To HOME

Green Family Donates $25,000 To HOME

The Green family has donated $25,000 to HOME, with the funds to “support HOME’s programmes, where it is needed most.” A spokesperson said, “This week, the Green family continued its support of local charity HOME, whose focus is to end homelessness in Bermuda, with a donation of $25,000. “Since 2021, the Green family have donated... Read more of this article

Minister Expands On Rideshare Programme Plan

Minister Expands On Rideshare Programme Plan

“The introduction of Ridesharing is a promise made and a promise on which are actively delivering. This is the long-awaited response to the challenges of transportation availability during specific periods, most notably evenings, weekends, and holidays,” said the Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert. Minister Furbert added, “Tourism stakeholders... Read more of this article