Archive for January, 2025
PLP Press Conference Video, OBA Response
[Updated with OBA response] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 30]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live replay is below. The press conference did not end on the smoothest note, with the two MPs leaving as one reporter was still trying to pose questions. Update 4.19pm:... Read more of this article
Info Session On Bermuda’s Uniformed Services
Residents are invited to an information session on February 4th at Victor Scott Primary School to learn about career opportunities in Bermuda’s uniformed services. A Government spokesperson said, “Residents are invited to an Information Session on Tuesday, 4 February, at the Victor Scott Primary School, located at 4 Glebe Road, Pembroke, to... Read more of this article
Joseph & Spencer Attend FATF Training In Korea
Detective Superintendent Sherwin Joseph of the Bermuda Police Service and Crown Counsel T’deana Spencer of the Department of Public Prosecution, attended the Financial Action Task Force [FATF] Standards Training, in Busan, South Korea. A police spokesperson said, “The training was centred on international guidelines and procedures to counter Money... Read more of this article
Appleby Appoints Associate Ryan Taylor
Appleby has welcomed associate Ryan Taylor to its Dispute Resolution practice in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Ryan has broad experience with commercial disputes and regulatory matters. Prior to joining Appleby, he practised at a leading corporate securities litigation firm in Toronto, Canada where he acted as counsel in numerous high-profile... Read more of this article
Video: OBA C20 Candidate Michael Fahy
[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 30] where they are expected to announce a candidate for the upcoming 2025 General Election. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The OBA announced that their candidate for Constituency 20 Pembroke South... Read more of this article
Met Opera: Live In HD & Encore Series Showing
The Bermuda Opera Team is set to present Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette on Sunday [Feb 2] at 5.00pm at BUEI. A spokesperson said, “Met. Opera [on film] started the latest season in November 2024 at BUEI. The Bermuda Opera Team is proud to continue to present the Met: Live in HD [2023-24] & Encore series in Bermuda [on film]. Don’t miss your chance... Read more of this article
Video: FDM Announce Three Election Candidates
[Updated] The Free Democratic Movement [FDM] is holding a press conference this morning [Jan 30] where they are expected to announce additional candidates for the upcoming 2025 General Election. Prior to this press conference, the FDM has already announced seven candidates: Desmond Crockwell [C5], Shakera Richardson [C3], Ricardo Nesbitt [C17], Shermaine... Read more of this article
Video: Candidates Vic Ball And Mstira Weeks
Independent candidates Vic Ball and Mstira Weeks — who will be running in Constituency #20 Pembroke South West and Constituency #12 Devonshire South Central — are holding a press conference this morning [Jan 30]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. C12 is currently held by the OBA’s Craig... Read more of this article
Four Election Related Press Conferences Today
With today being the final day before Nomination Day it will be another busy day of election related press conferences; there are four scheduled today, we will be live streaming them here on Bernews.com, as well as our YouTube, Facebook, X and LinkedIn pages. The FDM have announced seven candidates so far, and are expected to announce additional candidates... Read more of this article
Mother & Daughter Graduate Together
Mother and daughter, Sarah and Alys Webber, celebrated a special milestone, both graduating on the same day from Keele University. The University’s website said, “A mother and daughter duo are celebrating after graduating together from Keele University on the same day. “Sarah Webber, aged 52, graduated with an MA in Education Leadership... Read more of this article
IAPP Bermuda Chapter Marks 6th Year
The IAPP Bermuda KnowledgeNet Chapter marks six years of supporting local privacy and AI professionals as Bermuda’s data law takes full effect. A spokesperson said, “The IAPP Bermuda KnowledgeNet Chapter looks to celebrate its sixth year of supporting local professionals engaged in privacy, AI governance and digital responsibility as the... Read more of this article
Outerbridge Wins Mile At USM Invitational
Runner Ryan Outerbridge delivered a dominant performance in the 1-mile run as Franklin Pierce University’s men’s track and field team narrowly missed out on victory at the USM Husky Invitational. Hosted by Southern Maine University in Gorham, Maine, the meet saw Franklin Pierce finish in a close second place by just one point. Outerbridge... Read more of this article
