Archive for September, 2020
Column: Democracy Is Young, Challenges Real
[Opinion column written by FDM candidate Cheryl Packwood] Vote! Our Democracy Is Young And Our Challenges Are Real October 1st is the day. This is the time. This is when you and I as fellow Bermudians with equal rights get to proclaim that “We Matter.” Sometimes it seems so hard to believe that our “one little vote” will make a difference,... Read more of this article
Photos: FDM Pot Luck Dinner Event
The Freedom Democratic Movement [FDM] held a “Pot Luck Dinner” community outreach event this evening [Sept 30] at the Royal Naval Field to meet their 2020 General Election candidates, with the newly formed party fielding 14 candidates in this year’s election. For comprehensive coverage of the 2020 Bermuda General Election... Read more of this article
September 2020: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Always popular, September’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number of reader’s... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Sept 30 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... Read more of this article
Ahad Appointed As Bermuda Representative
The Cabinet Office announced today the appointment of Ms. Aliyyah Ahad as the Government of Bermuda representative in Brussels, Belgium. A spokesperson said, “This appointment comes at the end of the tenure of The Hon. M. D. Renee Webb JP who had filled the position since 2018.” Premier David Burt said: “Let me first extend my thanks to... Read more of this article
Video: Government Announce Fishing Cooperative
“The Government will lead stakeholders to a sustainable and empowering future for Bermudian Fishermen and the Fishing Industry, enabling them to improve their lives and better provide for their families as we grow our economy with investments in which work for Bermudians,” the Premier said today. This was stated during a press conference... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday October 1
Thursday, October 1 is expected to see long sunny periods, with a chance of overnight showers, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 7.13am and sunset will be at 7.02pm. High... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 30 2020
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 30] include list of proposed planning applications, large group exemptions, and trademark applications. List Of Proposed Planning Applications Advertised On September 30, 2020 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN0879/2020 Public... Read more of this article
OBA: We Have Learned, We Will Do Better
“We have learned from our time in Government that is why we will do better,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said. Mr. Cannonier said, “In 2011 I took a leap, a leap of faith after watching our island home suffer. I gladly accepted the leadership of the One Bermuda Alliance. “We needed a change. Everyone agreed that Bermuda needed a change. “We... Read more of this article
Police Name Murder Victim: Garrina Cann
The police have named the victim of the fatal shooting as Garrina Cann. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can identify the victim in that fatal shooting incident which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, 29th September, as 31-year-old Garrina Cann. “Miss Cann succumbed to injuries sustained after being shot multiple times,... Read more of this article
RA Proposed 2021/22 Work Plan Consultation
The Regulatory Authority [RA] has today released its draft public consultation document for public comment for its 2021-22 Work Plan. The Work Plan sets out the major activities that the RA intends to conduct during the upcoming fiscal year, 2021-22. The consultation document can be found under ‘Open Consultations’ on the RA’s website www.ra.bm... Read more of this article
Ministry: Road Closures In Southampton
The Ministry of Public Works said that “Lighthouse Road, Southampton & the Railway Trail will undergo paving works that will require road closure.” A Government spokesperson said, “This road closure will take place during Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 through Friday, October 30th, 2020. Working hours will be from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm,... Read more of this article
