Archive for January, 2021

Video: Press Conference On Winter Storm

[Updating] Minister of National Security Renee Ming and BWS Director Dr Mark Guishard are holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 27] to provide an EMO update regarding the forecasted weather conditions, with the BWS having issued a Storm Warning for tomorrow. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update:... Read more of this article

Woking Football Club Features Jonte Smith

Woking Football Club recently announced that it has signed Bermudian footballer Jonte Smith, who most recently played for Cheltenham Town. Following the signing, the club shared the image below as part of their #WallpaperWednesday social media initiative, highlighting Smith along with the Bermudian flag. Related Stories Jonte Smith Scores Twice... Read more of this article

Alleged Trump Cruise Promo Twitter Suspended

A Twitter account that was connected with a purported Trump victory cruise to Bermuda has been suspended, with the account previously embedded on the website promoting the alleged cruise to Bermuda. While there is no confirmed reason as to why the account was suspended, the account was sharing conspiracy theories related to the U.S. election, and Twitter... Read more of this article

Minister Tinee Furbert Attends UNDP Meeting

Minister Tinee Furbert recently attended the virtual Fourth Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Social Development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The United Nations Development Programme [UNDP] invited the Minister to observe the discussion between Presiding Officers, Ms. Alicia Barcena, Executive Secretary of the Economic... Read more of this article

Minister: 2,932 People Have Been Vaccinated

“We have completed the second full week of vaccinations and for the period through to 23 January 2021, Bermuda has vaccinated a total of 2,932 persons,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that so far 10,691 people have registered their interest in getting vaccinated. Chart #1 extracted from the video of last night’s press... Read more of this article

Covid-19: Over 100 Million Cases Worldwide

As vaccines continue to be administered, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 100 million, with over 2,160,000 deaths worldwide, with the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “A new variant of coronavirus... Read more of this article

Arts Centre To Host “For The Love Of Art” Show

The Bermuda Arts Centre will be hosting their next show entitled ‘For the Love of Art’ from Sunday, January 31st through Sunday February 7th, with everything in the show at 50% off for one week. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre will be holding their next show “For the Love of Art” which is a Members’... Read more of this article

‘Call For The Wailing Women’ Conference

Saphire Faith International Ministries will be hosting a conference entitled ‘Call For The Wailing Women’ on Saturday [Jan 30] via Zoom. Marlene Flynn said, “Calling all Christians denominations – Bishops, Pastors, leaders of every auxiliary of the church, prayer generals, prayer mothers, youth leaders, Intercessors – anyone... Read more of this article

Golf: Daniel Augustus Competes In Florida

Daniel Augustus was recently back in action competing in the Panther Lake Challenge on the Florida Elite Golf Tour at the Orange County National Golf Club. In the first round, August shot a 1-under par 71, starting the second round seven strokes behind first round leader Joshua Gibson, who shot an opening round 8-under par 64. Augustus’ round consisted... Read more of this article

Tourism Board Announces ‘Global CEO Search’

A “global CEO search will be launched,” the Bermuda Tourism Authority Board announced, adding that the “aim is secure the services of an individual best suited to advance the core goals of the National Tourism Plan and to see us beyond pandemic recovery.” Glenn Jones has been serving as Interim CEO since March 2020 after the... Read more of this article

Bowring Marsh Bermuda Appoint Deshay Caines

Bowring Marsh [Bermuda] Ltd announced that Deshay Caines has joined as a Vice President with responsibility for Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact strategy. A spokesperson said, “Bowring Marsh [Bermuda] Ltd, the international placement specialist of Marsh, announced today that Deshay Caines has joined as a Vice President with responsibility... Read more of this article

Video: Jan 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash

BWS issue Storm Warning for Thursday, residents urged to prepare for high winds, BELCO preparing to address any possible outages, more vaccines scheduled to arrive on Thursday, BNV with BWS Director Dr Mark Guishard, new pharmacy opens on Front Street, BHB to allow more visitors, Ojeda Smith joins Wakefield Quin law firm, Bowring Marsh Bermuda... Read more of this article