Archive for December, 2018
30 Minute Video: Dec 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
December 2018: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Providing our readers with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters, on social media, and in our app every day. Always popular, December’s top photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions on social media, and judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday January 1
Tuesday, January 1 is expected to be partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Dec 31st 2018
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 31] include Notice of Issue of Writ, Elections, and PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more. Extraordinary Municipal Election Corporation Of St. George’s Notice Of Issue Writ Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Issue of Writ Notice ID: GN0200/2018 Department: Parliamentary... Read more of this article
Thank You From Outgoing Human Rights Chair
“On behalf of the outgoing Human Rights Commissioners who served from 2015-2018, I would like to express our thanks to the activists, human rights defenders and the Officers of the Human Rights Commission who have worked diligently for the protection of human rights during our appointment,” Bermuda Human Rights Commission Chairperson Tawana Tannock... Read more of this article
Commissioner: Students Return On January 3rd
Commissioner of Education Kalmar Richards is reminding the public that all students in the Bermuda Public School System [except those attending preschool] will now return to school on January 3rd, 2019. Preschool students will return to school on January 2nd, 2019. Commissioner Richards said, “We at the Department of Education remain committed to... Read more of this article
Video: Police Commissioner Press Conference
The Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley is holding a press conference this afternoon [Dec 31], with the police saying it is “regarding the increase in gang tensions and the policing plan for the New Year’s Eve/Day. “We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Wins On Daytona Motor Speedway
Scott Barnes concluded competing at the World Karting Association’s Daytona Kart Week at the Daytona Motor Speedway, making an excellent showing to finish on top of the podium in the Stock Honda 125 Class during the second day of racing. Barnes clocked an 8 lap winning time of 20:26.765, with his fastest lap being the 7th in a time of 2:14.004. Barnes... Read more of this article
Review: 2018 Year In Cricket In Bermuda
[Written by Patrick Bean] January Stovell and Fray named as Bermuda captains Dion Stovell and Terryn Fray are announced as captains of Bermuda’s Twenty 20 and 50-over squads, respectively, for the ICC Americas World T20 subregional qualifier in Argentina. Rawlins smashes career best score in Australia Delray Rawlins hits a career-best innings and... Read more of this article
Cricket: Kamau Leverock’s Numbers In Australia
As we come to the end of the year, we take a look at Kamau Leverock’s numbers over in Australia. Leverock has played in six 2 Day Kookaburra Sports A1 Premier Grade matches, claiming a Walkerville Cricket Club team high 14 wickets, while no other player is in double figures. Over the 6 matches, he has figures of 85-14-262-14, and his best figures... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Conclude In Miami Regatta
The 2018 Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta came to an end off the shores of Miami, with Bermuda’s sailors wrapping up action. A total of twelve races were sailed in the 212 Optimist Fleet with Sebastian Kempe leading the Bermuda Fleet rising up the leaderboard on the final day finishing in 6th place overall after starting the day in 9th... Read more of this article
Digicel Group CEO Alex Matuschka Dies At 47
Digicel Group chief executive officer Alex Matuschka Von Greiffenclau has died at the age of 47, with his death taking place while on holiday in Germany. Reuters reported, “Caribbean telecommunications company Digicel on Friday announced that its chief executive Alex Matuschka von Greiffenclau, 47, had died suddenly while on holiday. “The... Read more of this article
