New Role For Glenn Jones At MediaHouse
May 15, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
Bermuda.com general manager Glenn Jones has been reassigned to a newly created position at the website’s parent company, MediaHouse announced today [May 15]. Mr Jones is now business development and marketing manager for three Bermuda-based MediaHouse subsidiaries – Bermuda Sun, Island Press and bermuda.com. MediaHouse Chairman & CEO Randy French said: “Glenn is an important [...]
UBP’s Kim Swan Calls For Equal Time On CITV
April 16, 2012 by Bernews · 49 Comments
With the island now in election mode the United Bermuda Party is renewing their call for equal time for both Opposition Parties on CITV, UBP Leader Kim Swan said. Mr Swan said, “Following the appointment of a new Chairman (Mr. Fanon Khaldun) and Deputy Chairman (Hon. Phillip Perinchief), see official Gazette on Wednesday April 11th, [...]
Government Investigating ‘Theft’ Of Documents
April 12, 2012 by Bernews · 50 Comments
An investigation into the alleged theft of a “confidential report that was stolen from government offices” and leaked to ZBM is underway said Cabinet Secretary Donald Scott this morning [Apr.12]. Citing internal documents, ZBM reported on financial irregularities and within the Department of Communications and Information last night. “ZBM news is in possession of a [...]
Collie Buddz To Launch Radio Station Tomorrow
March 29, 2012 by Bernews · 13 Comments
At 6am tomorrow [Mar.30] local reggae star Collie Buddz will launch Bermuda’s newest radio station – VIBE 103.3 FM. Owned and operated by Collie Buddz [real name Colin Harper] and his brother Matthew Harper, VIBE 103.3 FM will give audiences a mixture of Top 40, Caribbean and Dance music, and a blend of both local [...]
StyleBermuda.com Gets A Facelift
March 29, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
After months of redesigning, revamping and remodeling, Style Bermuda has unveiled the new and improved Stylebermuda.com. First launched in 2007 the website established itself as Bermuda’s online fashion and shopping resource dedicated to providing viewers with the best of the best shopping, entertainment, lifestyle and fashion editorials. “We’re constantly on the hunt for the newest, [...]
BDOT Statement On Limbaugh Ads
An American watchdog organisation today [Mar. 14] apologised to the local company Media House — owners of the “Bermuda Sun” and the Bermuda.com website — after inadvertently including the firm in a list of sponsors of controversial US talk show host Rush Limbaugh [pictured]. Washington DC-based Media Matters mistakenly claimed the company was running promotional [...]
Chamber Announces Publishing Division
March 7, 2012 by Bernews · 2 Comments
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced the formation of a new publishing division, designed to stem the tide of overseas publishers selling advertising to local businesses, and an estimated $2 million in revenue leaving the island each year. Chamber EVP Joanne MacPhee noted: “The Chamber welcomes the formation of the Publishing Division as it serves [...]
Dame Jennifer Talk Show Appearance
February 10, 2012 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith will discuss the state of the island’s public schools when she is the featured guest on Bermuda Broadcasting’s “Let’s Talk” TV news programme this Monday [Feb. 13] The Minister [pictured] will be joined by the Commissioner of Education, Mrs. Wendy McDonald and educator Dr. Avis Glaze. Education Permanent Secretary Warren Jones [...]
Holiday Weekend Links/Photos/Videos
December 28, 2011 by Bernews · Leave a Comment
This past holiday weekend saw celebrations and festivities, but was marred with tragedy, after 18-year-old Kevin Ledo died following an industrial accident on Christmas Eve. For those readers who were ‘offline’ over the holidays, links to our coverage over Christmas and Boxing Day are below: News Police Name 18-Yr-Old Accident Victim 18-Yr-Old Killed In Industrial [...]
‘SHOWOFF Teen Magazine’ Launches
“SHOWOFF Teen Magazine” — a publication aimed at young people and young professionals — has been relaunched after a four-year hiatus. Publisher Patrice Morgan said copies of the magazine — showcasing young Bermuda personalities, style and entertainment — had been delivered into the middle schools, high schools and private schools this week. Additonally, the publishers [...]
