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Video: Press Conference On Hurricane Fiona
[Update] Minister of National Security Michael Weeks is holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 21] to give an update on Hurricane Fiona, which the BWS said will being Tropical Storm Force late Thursday night and will “likely reach Hurricane Force on Friday morning.” For all our coverage of Hurricane Fiona click here, and for ongoing... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Tinee Furbert Press Conference
[Updated] Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [Sept 21] at to discuss the ‘Expression of Interest for the Gender Affairs Council.’ We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 17-minute... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 21st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Hurricane Fiona is a threat to Bermuda and Tropical Storm Warning & Hurricane Watch is in effect, BPS investigating rider pursuing car incident, Curtis Dickinson to challenge David Burt for leadership, Kiernan Bell appointed to the Senate, Nia Christopher named Offensive Player of Week, BHB electronic records to go live in October and Wallpaper... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Flag Necklace
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a necklace which will add a touch of Bermudian themed elegance to your phone screen. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story.... Read more of this article
Sept 24: Island SOS On Sustainable Tourism
The eighth and final instalment of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] eight-part Island SOS [Sustainable Ocean Strategies] series is scheduled to take place at BUEI on Saturday [Sept 24] at 4.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The final island nation being celebrated is the Azores, with a presentation by Carolina Mendonça, Coordinator... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Sept 20 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday September 21
Wednesday, September 21 is expected to see sunny periods turn cloudy by evening with showers developing, with the high to be near 28°C/83°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be south. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 7.06am and sunset will be at 7.17pm.... Read more of this article
College Lecture Series: “Murder In Paradise’
The Bermuda College Lecture Series will return on Tuesday, September 27th with a “candid panel discussion about the prolonged young Black male homicide crisis plaguing our community; and taking a serious look at the causes and solutions.” A spokesperson said, “Kudre Hill’s brother died as a result of a violent act several years ago.... Read more of this article
BHB Electronic Records To Go Live In October
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] provided an update on its electronic medical record project, which they said “will go live on 29 October 2022.” A spokesperson said, “Since the project started in April 2021, hundreds of BHB staff have been working within dedicated work streams with our vendor, Cerner. Staff have named the new system PEARL... Read more of this article
Applications Open For Accelerator Programme
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is now accepting applications for its accelerator programme – the Enterprise Bermuda Accelerator. A spokesperson said, “This six-to-seven-month intensive programme provides support to small and medium sized business owners to help them scale their businesses. Utilizing the award-winning StreetWise... Read more of this article
Christopher Named Offensive Player Of Week
After her spectacular showing where she set a new school record by scoring five goals in one game, Bermudian footballer Nia Christopher has earned the Colonial Athletic Association [CAA] Offensive Player of the Week award. The CAA noted, “Christopher erupted for five goals on five shots in Towson’s 7-0 Tuesday win over Delaware State. The five... Read more of this article
Video: Press Conference On Hurricane Fiona
[Updated] Minister of National Security Michael Weeks will be holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 20] to provide an update regarding Hurricane Fiona, which the Bermuda Weather Service said is a ‘threat to Bermuda’, with the island expected to be impacted later this week. Update 5.34pm: The press conference has concluded and we will update... Read more of this article
