Archive for January, 2018
30 Minute Video: January 29 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
Full Video: Debate In UK On SSM In Bermuda
[Updated] The Adjournment Debate in British House of Commons on same sex marriage in Bermuda is scheduled to place place today [Jan 29], with MP Chris Bryant due to speak on the matter; with the Labour MP having already made his position clear, previously asking that the UK Minister to “tell the Bermudian Parliament very firmly ‘no way, we are... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday January 30
Tuesday, January 30 is expected to be windy with rain developing later in the day, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 78%. Sunrise will be at 7.14am and sunset will be at 5.50pm. High tide will be at 7.09am... Read more of this article
Man Arrested After Collision On Front Street
A man has been arrested “on suspicion of impaired driving” following a collision early this morning [Jan 29] in Hamilton. Driver Arrested, Two Injured After Front Street Collision A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:10am today [Monday, January 29th] police and first responders were dispatched to a reported collision on Front Street in... Read more of this article
Ministry: 42 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday
The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Jan 29] with forty-two bus runs cancelled. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry: 6 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Airport Emergency Exercise On Tuesday Evening
The LF Wade International Airport will be the site of an emergency exercise simulation tomorrow, Tuesday, January 30 beginning at 11pm. “The exercise is designed to test the airport’s emergency plans, with various governmental and non-governmental agencies on hand to participate in the exercise. The aim of the exercise is to practice and test... Read more of this article
2016 Population & Housing Census Pre-Report
Bermuda’s population decreased to 63,779; the median age of the population increased to 44 years; the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7%; and the number of dwelling units increased to 28,192. These statistics are contained in the 2016 Population and Housing Census Preliminary Report, which was compiled by the Department of Statistics,... Read more of this article
‘Bello Mania Circus’ In Bermuda Next Month
Bello Nock will be performing live in Bermuda from February 22 -24th, with the ‘Bello Knock Circus’ to take place at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium, featuring a variety of thrill acts. “You may have seen him – not once, not twice, but three times – on this season of America’s Got Talent,” the Pristine Group said. “He... Read more of this article
Two Men Injured In Altercation At Bus Terminal
[Updated: Police confirm there was an altercation involving two men, one "brandished a rock and the other male brandished a bladed article," and both were taken to hospital with "injuries that at this juncture appear to be life threatening."] The police are responding to some form of an incident this morning [Jan 29] in the area of the Hamilton Bus... Read more of this article
Court Dismisses Conspiracy To Import Appeal
The court has dismissed an appeal by Tafari Wilson who was convicted of conspiracy to import cannabis, saying “the evidence demonstrates that the Appellant showed a singular and persistent interest to obtain the package.” In describing the case, the Supreme Court ruling said, “On the 14th November 2015, the Appellant Tafari Wilson... Read more of this article
Student Mascot Design Contest For Track Meet
The Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] is holding a “Design the Mascot” competition for the Bermuda Invitational Permit Meet, which is set to take place on May 11. BNAA President Donna Raynor said, “The Bermuda National Athletics Association will be launching a ‘Design the Mascot’ competition for the Bermuda Invitational... Read more of this article
P.A.L.S. Fundraising Walk On February 18th
The 30th Annual P.A.L.S. Fun Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, February 18th, with the event serving to help raise money to support patient cancer care in Bermuda. “This is our major annual fundraiser, with contributed funds donated to medical care, equipment and supplies for cancer patients in Bermuda,” P.A.L.S. said. “Last year’s... Read more of this article
