Author Archive: Bernews6
Video: BNV With Lindo’s Manager Zach Moniz
Lindo’s Manager Zach Moniz will be joining Bernews at 4.00pm this afternoon [Oct 11] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, set to discuss the recently announced Bill which will reduce the “rate of import duty to zero for 21 categories of essential goods.” Last month the Government said, “This legislation... Read more of this article
Video: Dr. Carika Weldon Speaks At Rotary Club
Dr. Carika Weldon is speaking at the Rotary Club, and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Related Stories Video: Principles Foundation Press Conference CariGenetics Marks Third Anniversary Celebration Held To Thank Dr Carika Weldon More... Read more of this article
45 Complaints/Queries About Covid Policies
Of the 174 intakes received by the Human Rights Commission last year, approximately 45 related to the Covid-19 pandemic, including inquiries about the Government’s testing policies, employment, mask policies and more. The Human Rights Commission annual report [PDF] said, “In 2021, of the one hundred and seventy-four [174] intakes received, approximately... Read more of this article
Trump’s ‘Bermuda-Style’ Property In Florida
A property owned by the Trump family adjacent to the much reported about Mar-a-Lago in Florida is billed as a “Bermuda-style spread” in reports about the monthly rental price dropping to $195,000. The Mansion Global website said, “The monthly rental price that the Trump family is asking for their Mar-a-Lago-adjacent beachfront mansion... Read more of this article
Video: October 11th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Over 700 deaths in 2021 and less than 500 births, Bermuda mentioned during space launch, 45 complaints/queries about Covid policies to HRC in 2021, repairs made and Harrington Sound road re-opens, Bacardi is certified as ‘great place to work’ and Bermuda defeats Gibraltar in rugby are some of the stories in this morning’s [Oct 11] Bernews Newsflash. The... Read more of this article
Jawando Releases ‘Seven Black Fathers’ Book
An American author and politician, whose wife has strong family ties to Bermuda, has released a book which “recasts the image of Black fathers” and was recently featured on the NBC Nightly News. Will Jawando has published his memoir, My Seven Black Fathers: A Young Activist’s Memoir of Race, Family, and the Mentors Who Made Him Whole. Mr... Read more of this article
BMA Participates In Community Day Clean-Up
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] participated in its first Annual Community Day event on Thursday [Oct 6] spending the day cleaning up various parts of the island in support of Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB]. Craig Swan, the Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The BMA’s first Annual Community Day was a success, attracting over 150... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday October 11
Tuesday, October 11 is expected to see cloudy and wet start, improving later on in the day, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 7.19am and sunset will be at 6.51pm. High tide... Read more of this article
Repairs Made, Harrington Sound Road Re-Opens
The Ministry of Public Works confirmed this afternoon [Oct 10] “that the stretch of Harrington Sound Road, which was closed yesterday due to a road cavity, has been re-opened to all motorists.” A Government spokesperson said, “A team from the Ministry’s Highways section performed initial repairs to the site and re-opened the road last... Read more of this article
Bacardi Is Certified As ‘Great Place To Work’
Bacardi Limited is celebrating “being certified as a Great Place to Work at its global headquarters in Bermuda in its first year of participation.” A spokesperson said, “Bacardi is no stranger to the certification, having received recognition from Great Place to Work Certified on multiple occasions at nearly 40 sites across the globe,... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & 360: Swizzle Festival
The Swizzle Festival was held this afternoon [Oct 9] at Barr’s Bay Park, featuring a “collective of the island’s top swizzle masters, alongside food vendors who have created swizzle-infused culinary offerings on their menus.” A BTA spokesperson previously said, “The Bermuda Swizzle Festival is a first-time signature event within the... Read more of this article
125th Anniversary Praise & Thanksgiving Service
The Berkeley Institute and The Berkeley Educational Society will be holding the 125th anniversary Praise and Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, October 16th at 4.00pm at the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church. with the anniversary address to be given by Reverend Cyril Simmons of the Class of 1992. The St. Paul AME website notes that, “St.... Read more of this article
