That is good that you allow the family to be informed through other means first. It would be a shame to find out about a family member’s death online!

As I said, I had heard about it and the first place I checked was here to verify that it was actually true so not seeing it anywhere else I assumed it was a false report.

Thank you and continue the good work!!!

We have heard this before, had some complaints about not posting people’s deaths soon enough – murder victims, road traffic fatalities, people who drowned, prominent Bermudians etc.

With news we like to be quick as most people know, but when it comes to someone dying it obviously opens up sensitivity issues so it’s our policy to not post about people’s deaths until we have received official notification/blessing to do so. Sometimes that comes within hours, other times it may take a couple of days.

We’ve already had complaints from family members [not this case others] about posting “too soon” even when we had the official police statement so tend to be wary as we don’t wish to cause families further anguish.

In Mr Oughton’s case, we had the article prepared and ready as soon as we found out, and posted it within minutes of receiving the official notice.

Also, our condolences to his family.

Patricia

This was “somewhat” reported on another news outlet a few days ago, but I was wondering why it hasn’t been in any other media until now! I would have thought this would be breaking news as he was so important in politics in Bermuda.
I usually come to Bernews to verify if something is true but it has just appeared here!

Otherwise good job on the whole!!