Archive for October, 2017
Photos: Halloween Festivities Across The Island
Ghosts, scary monsters, princesses, superheroes and various other characters are out in numbers this Halloween evening [Oct 31], with residents across the island welcoming trick-or-treaters of all ages. The intermittent showers did not deter people from taking part with estate properties seeing large numbers of visitors due to the number of homes... Read more of this article
Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For October 2017
Bernews posted more than 150 videos across various social networks during October 2017, and the top ten most viewed on YouTube included the ‘Taking Off’ airport video, a car being removed from the airport long term parking, Sunday ‘Good News’ spotlights, trucks drive through flooded Mills Cree, the BFRS Pinning Ceremony, U/17 Women’s... Read more of this article
Govt Seeks Public Feedback On ATV Proposal
The Ministry of Public Works is seeking feedback on a proposed change of the use for part of the Bermuda Railway Trail Park in Sandys, to consider a proposal for a private entity to conduct ATV tours in the area. A spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is committed to ensuring that it provides opportunities for residents to share their... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Oct 31 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: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday November 1
Wednesday, November 1 is expected to be partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms in the morning, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 7.36am and sunset will be at 6.28pm.... Read more of this article
Ministry: 29 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday
The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Oct 31] with twenty-nine bus runs cancelled. Related Stories Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Bermuda Festival Unveils 2018 Programme
The Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts today [Oct 31] launched its 2018 programme, an exciting unique mixture of local and international performances running from Saturday, January 13 to Saturday, March 17 next year. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts today [Oct 31] launched its 2018 programme, an exciting unique mixture... Read more of this article
Video: Immigration Working Group Deliver Report
[Updated] Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown held a press conference this afternoon [Oct 31] to announce that the Immigration Reform Working Group is handing over their report to the Government. The press conference has just concluded and we will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the 8-minute live video replay is below. Update... Read more of this article
Advisory: Airport Materials To Be Transported
From November 6 until May 31, 2018, structural steel materials will be unloaded at the Hamilton Docks and transported to the construction site of the new airport terminal on a weekly basis. “These materials will be trucked in trailers over the period of a single day each week. The unloading of the materials and trucking will take place between... Read more of this article
Tyne’s Bay New Opening Hours Begin Nov 1st
The Ministry of Public Works is reminding residents of the updated operational hours for the Tynes Bay Bay Waste Treatment Facility, which is set to open at 7.00am on weekdays as of tomorrow. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is reminding residents of the updated operational hours for the Tynes Bay Bay Waste Treatment Facility.... Read more of this article
Students Begin ‘Spirit Of Bermuda’ Voyages
The Spirit of Bermuda has commenced the 2017-18 school year with Dellwood Middle School, continuing its rite of passage for middle school students on the island. M3 students learn how to be part of a team in a unique environment that promotes community without the usual comforts of home. Self-discovery, interdependence, cooperation and working as teammates... Read more of this article
First Cryptocurrency Launch In Bermuda
The crypto-sector is growing, and Conyers said they were “pleased to be involved in the first cryptocurrency launch in Bermuda.” The law firm said that it is expected that more technology-focused deals will take place on the Island in the near-term, especially as the business capabilities made possible by blockchain technology become more... Read more of this article
