Author Archive: Bernews3
Colin Powell: U.S. Consulate’s Condolences
The U.S. Consulate General in Hamilton has extended condolences following the passing of General Colin Powell, noting that the “United States lost a great American hero in former Secretary of State, General Colin Powell.” U.S. Consulate General in Hamilton tweeted, “The United States lost a great American hero in former Secretary of... Read more of this article
Single-Use Plastics Public Consultation Deadline
The Ministry of Home Affairs reminds the public that the deadline for submitting any comments on the Regulating Single-Use Plastics in Bermuda Policy Paper is on Saturday, October 31st. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry is pleased to advise that a summarised version is also available for review in addition to the complete policy document.... Read more of this article
198 Professionals Sign Letter Supporting Vaccine
Another 96 medical professionals have now signed a letter in support of the Covid-19 vaccine, with the open letter now having close to 200 signatories. A spokesperson said, “Another 96 medical professionals have now signed a letter in support of the Covid-19 vaccine. The open letter, first released on September 23, now has close to 200 signatures,... Read more of this article
Cole Simons: Who Is Kroll Bond Rating Agency?
[Updated] “It costs the Government a lot of money to obtain an international credit rating” and “what made KBRA so attractive to the PLP Government that it would spend even more money for its rating,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said. Mr Simons, who is also the Shadow Finance Minister, said, “Last week the Minister of... Read more of this article
Golf: 125 Additional Tickets Now Available
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship announced the addition of 125 general admission tickets per day for Friday, October 29, Saturday, October 30, and Sunday, October 31. The previously sold-out rounds will now welcome additional spectators as the Championship has been granted an exemption extension by the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport for the... Read more of this article
Daniel Augustus Begins Competing In Georgia
Daniel Augustus began playing in the APGA Tour Farmers Insurance at White Oak Golf Club in Georgia where he shot an opening-round 6-over par 78. Augustus started out with back-to-back pars, which was followed by a birdie before he recorded a quintuple bogey on the fourth hole. He recovered to hit back-to-back pars, but that was followed by a double... Read more of this article
Bowlers Begin Men’s Triples In Columbia
The Bermuda bowlers began competing in the 2021 PANAM Bowling Elite Championships Men’s Triples in Columbia. The Bermuda team of David Maycock, Lamar Richardson, Damien Matthews, Carl Reid, Dennis Joell, Dayvon Tucker, and Steven Riley are looking to qualify for next year’s World Cup and World Games. The Men’s Triples will continue on Wednesday... Read more of this article
Muay Thai Fighter Ashton Bell Wins In Iowa
[Written by Stephen Wright] When the Covid-19 pandemic began wreaking havoc on the domestic football schedule, Ashton Bell knew he had to find another outlet to channel his competitive energies. The Robin Hood defender, who had dipped his toe in Muay Thai as a hobbyist, training at Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness in Hamilton, decided to take the plunge... Read more of this article
Video: October 20th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Burglary and sexual assault at Smiths residence, active Covid cases decrease to lowest since August, 26 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, 89,029 total vaccinations and 70% have had one dose, 215 cases announced so far this month, Goslings launches “Flora Gold” Bermuda Rum, mental health clinic piloted in Hamilton, Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: “I Am From Bermuda”
Olympic champion Flora Duffy delivered a message brimming with national pride during Flora Duffy Day, with paraphrased quotes from the speech — “I Am From Bermuda” — featured on the latest designs in Bernews weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series. Her poignant speech was extremely well received, quickly surpassing over 25,000 video views on Bernews,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Oct 19 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 Oct 19 2021
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Oct 19] include large group exemptions, grant of Bermudian status, notice of intention to construct a controlled plant, and acting appointments. Invisible Trenching Ltd Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Notice of Intention to Construct a Controlled Plant Notice ID: GN1026/2021 Public... Read more of this article
