Archive for September, 2020

Raleigh Alumni Panel Discussion On Friday

A Raleigh alumni panel discussion – where virtual attendees can “listen to young Bermudians speak about their concerns” – will be held on Friday [Oct 2] at 8.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Join us for a Raleigh alumni panel discussion. Listen to our young Bermudians speak about their concerns. “Featuring guest speakers and alumni Makeda Simmons,... Read more of this article

Football: Dudley Eve Spectator’s Entrance

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced that the spectator’s entrance for the Dudley Eve matches scheduled for today [Sept 30] at the National Sports Centre will be the Parson’s Road Gate. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association would like to announce that the spectator’s entrance for the Dudley Eve matches scheduled... Read more of this article

Government: Jahde Eve To Create Virtual Market

Premier David Burt along with Jamahl Simmons, the Chairman of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation held a press conference yesterday [Sept 29] to announce the selected vendor for the Government sponsored Virtual Market. A Government spokesperson said, “This virtual market allows: Businesses to have an online presence that increases their... Read more of this article

Business Leaders Welcome Switch To Heathrow

“Leaders of hospitality and global business associations in Bermuda have welcomed the announcement British Airways will switch London gateways to Bermuda from Gatwick to Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 starting next spring. A spokesperson said, “The agreement, announced yesterday by BA and the Ministry of Transport, followed discussions... Read more of this article

Video: PLP Election Candidates Interview

Some of the PLP candidates are joining host Don Burgess this afternoon [Sept 30] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. This marks the third and final in a three part live video series, with Bernews having invited all three political parties to take part in a ‘group interview’. For comprehensive coverage of the 2020 Bermuda... Read more of this article

Black Pony Welcomes Bridgeman & Brown

Black Pony Gallery is welcoming artists Dede Brown from the Bahamas and David Bridgeman from the Cayman Islands. A spokesperson said, “Black Pony Gallery is pleased to welcome artists Dede Brown [The Bahamas] and David Bridgeman [Cayman Islands]. These artists add new energy and forms of expression to the gallery group, which has grown to 15 artists... Read more of this article

OBA: Auditor ‘Must Investigate Deal With Savvy’

The Auditor General “must investigate the deal made with Savvy Entertainment, ” OBA candidate Douglas De Couto said. Mr. De Couto said, “There are so many questions about whether the people’s money was spent correctly that the only way of getting to the bottom of this loan is for the Auditor General to investigate. “David Burt talks... Read more of this article

Brian Wellman Runway Named At The NSC

Triple jumper Brian Wellman was recently honoured with the naming of the long and triple jump runway at the National Sports Center [NSC] as the Brian Wellman Runway. This presentation was originally scheduled to take place during the opening ceremony of the Carifta Games, but following the postponement, it was decided to name the runway following the... Read more of this article

Covid-19: 555 Test Results, None Were Positive

There were 555 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases remains at 181, with 5 cases remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 555 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 181 total confirmed... Read more of this article

Video: Kid Corbin: Breaking Golf’s Colour Line

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs hosted the premiere film screening of Louis Rafael ‘Kid’ Corbin: Breaking Golf’s Colour Line in America, Canada, and Bermuda on Monday [Sept 28] at BUEI. A government spokesperson previously said, “The 20-minute short documentary explores the contributions of the Bermudian golfer Louis Raphael... Read more of this article

Video: Sept 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Police press conference on murder, Athene donate 200 laptops to School System, Walkers welcome Ashley Fubler & Izabella Arnold, FDM election candidates interview, OBA election candidates interview, BA London flight to switch to Heathrow, demolition of Clayhouse Inn and no new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article