Author Archive: Bernews3
Bacardi Cuts Plastic In Its Gift Packs By 50%
Bacardi – which is headquartered in Bermuda – announced that this holiday season, its range of gift packs will contain 50% less plastic than last year, with Bacardi “removing 147 tons of single-use plastic used annually in its gift packs through innovative new designs.” A spokesperson said, “Bacardi, the largest privately... Read more of this article
95,829 Total Vaccinations, 70.6% Had One Dose
As of October 30th, Bermuda has administered a total of 95,829 vaccinations — an increase of 3,059 from the week prior – and 70.6% of the population has received one dose. Speaking at the most recent press conference, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “We have completed week 42 of vaccinations. Since January 11th, Bermuda has administered... Read more of this article
Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League Underway
The Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League got underway with a double-header taking place at the PCC Hockey Rink, which saw another 18 goals scored. Positive Image Dental 1 Frontier 3 In the opener, Frontier defeated Positive Image Dental 3 – 1. Matthew Benson scored the only goal in the first period to give Frontier the lead, Pete Brodsky doubled the... Read more of this article
Greenslade Wins RBYC J80 Championships
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club hosted the J80 Match Racing Championships in the Hamilton Harbor. There were 8 single teams entered and there was a pairing sheet for each flight so that each team was paired up at least once with one of the other teams, and they then competed against another 2 teams that were paired up. There was a three-way tie out of... Read more of this article
Video: Nov 4th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirm man dies following collision, police confirm death of Matthew Cooper following a collision, Government confirm two coronavirus related deaths, 8 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, 95,829 vaccinations administered, 5 cases announced so far this month, Take Five Ltd & Argus donate 500 meals, people urged to stop sharing graphic video... Read more of this article
Roderick Ferguson’s ‘Man Overboard’ Show
Bermudian Roderick Ferguson — who was involved in the court challenge about same sex marriage – is getting set to present a show in New York City titled Man Overboard, offering a story of a “gay kid from Bermuda coming out in dramatic fashion, defining his own gay lifestyle, and eventually fighting a government in an LGBTQ rights... Read more of this article
Robert Brockman ‘May Not Be Mentally Fit’
Robert Brockman – an American billionaire accused of allegedly using trusts and offshore entities to hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service while failing to pay taxes – may not be mentally fit to stand trial after two medical experts reversed their opinions regarding a potential dementia diagnosis, the U.S. media has reported. A report in... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy To Compete In Abu Dhabi This Friday
Olympic gold medalist Flora Duffy is set to compete in the World Championship Series Abu Dhabi this Friday [Nov 5], with the Bermudian triathlete looking to extend her winning streak. A World Triathlon story said, “She is the Olympic champion, the 2021 World Champion and has 11 World Triathlon Championship Series under her belt, but one thing... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 3 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... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 3 2021
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 3] include large group exemptions & list of proposed panning applications and notice of intended marriage. Large Group Exemption Bermuda Hockey Federation League Games Amended Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN1118/2021 Public Authorities /... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Matthew Cooper
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has confirmed the death of 58-year-old Matthew Cooper following a collision on October 17, so the island has now had 15 road fatalities in 2021. A police spokesperson said, “This afternoon, Wednesday 3rd November, it was further confirmed that 58-year-old Matthew Cooper succumbed to his injuries at the King Edward... Read more of this article
Minister Roban At Climate Change Conference
Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban recently attended the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday, Minister Roban participated in a meet-and-greet with the UK Overseas Territory [UKOT] delegations participating at COP26. British Virgin Islands – Vincent Wheatley Joseph Smith-Abbott,... Read more of this article
