Archive for April, 2021
Crime Stoppers Extends Film Weekend
Citing “the high demand for the virtual screenings,” Crime Stoppers has extended some of this year’s Oscar Nominated & Winning films. A spokesperson said, “The Annual Crime Stoppers Bermuda Film Weekend is always a success, and this year the Virtual Festival proved no different! “Due to the high demand for the virtual screenings,... Read more of this article
20-Year-Old Injured In Two Vehicle Collision
A 20-year-old female bike rider was transported via ambulance to the hospital after sustaining a serious head injury following a two-vehicle collision in Smiths. A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:35p.m. on Tuesday, 27th April 2021, Police attended a report of a serious road traffic collision involving two vehicles near the junction of Verdmont... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With Education Minister Rabain
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is joining Bernews this afternoon [April 28] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the Minister set to discuss the signature senior schools. Related Stories Video: BNV With Education Minister Diallo Rabain Video: BNV With Education Minister Rabain Video: Panel Discussion On Education Video:... Read more of this article
Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas To Deliver Keynote Address
Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas, Bermudian scholar, author, and Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at the University of California, Berkeley will give a keynote address at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill today [April 28]. Titled ‘Headspace, Heart Space: Straight Talk About Navigating Race, Place, and... Read more of this article
Video: Historic Land Losses Commission
[Updated] A hearing is being held for the Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda today [April 28]. The live video is below, and you can view past videos of all the hearings by clicking here. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 54-minute replay is below Update: Part II | The live broadcast has concluded and the 56-minute... Read more of this article
Video: April 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash
5 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, 31 people in hospital with 8 in ICU, active cases declining, 55,319 vaccinations administered, 14 day quarantine for non-immunised travelers, Save Our Restaurants campaign, Tina Laws to be new WRC Executive Director, and police reminder on curfew are some of the stories in this morning’s [April 28] Bernews... Read more of this article
Column: Arranging Your Pension Beneficiary
[Written by Carla Seely] When you die, what happens to the money in your pension? Anyone who knows me will know one subject I skirt around and immensely dislike talking about is death; I don’t even like using the word – it is just so final. For me personally, I am not sure whether I am afraid of dying, or if I am more afraid about being told I am... Read more of this article
14 Day Quarantine For Non-Immunised Travelers
“Effective June 6th, all non-immunised travelers, including Bermudians and local residents who travel abroad, will be subject to supervised quarantine for 14 days in a Government designated facility at their own expense,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “the Government will provide full details on the supervised quarantine on... Read more of this article
Video: Earl Cameron Honoured At Oscars
Legendary Bermudian actor Earl Cameron was honoured during the ”In Memoriam” segment during the 2021 Oscars ceremony, alongside nearly 100 others who had their contributions to film recognized after their passing. The “In Memoriam” segment of the ceremony was broadcast on a large screen against an audio backdrop of Stevie Wonder’s... Read more of this article
Holistic Wellness Community Chat On April 29
Minister Tinee Furbert and a panel of Holistic Wellness Professionals will be holding a virtual Holistic Wellness Community Chat this Thursday [April 29] at 5.00pm, and you will be able to watch it live on the Government media and also on Bernews. The scheduled panelists are: Dr. Ayesha Peets-Talbot, Physician specialising in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics... Read more of this article
LOM Financial Limited Releases 2020 Results
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, LOM Financial Limited, announced their 2020 results. The full filing stated: LOM Financial Limited today announced the financial results to fiscal year end 31 December 2020. In a letter to shareholders, the Company’s CEO stated: To our Shareholders: A year ago, few people believed that we would today still... Read more of this article
Smith & Ebbin Help Frenchay Cricket Club Win
Playing in England, Chare Smith and Amari Ebbin helped Frenchay Cricket Club defeat Twyford House Cricket Club by 6 wickets. Twyford House Cricket Club won the toss and elected to bat, they were bowled out for 163, Richard Trotman was the top scorer with 63, while Alex Stell was the pick of the Frenchay Cricket Club bowlers with figures of 6.1-0-19-4,... Read more of this article
