Author Archive: Bernews1

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

Video: Candidates Christopher & Cire Bean

Christopher Bean and Cire Bean — who will be independent candidates in the upcoming election — are holding a press conference this morning [Jan 28]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Christopher Bean is running in C35 Sandys North Central, which is currently held by the PLP’s Dennis... Read more of this article

Whitney Closes Early Due To Teacher Shortage

[Updated] The Department of Education said they are “fully aware of the teacher shortage at Whitney Institute Middle School, which has resulted in today’s early dismissal of students.” A spokesperson said, “The Department of Education is addressing this matter with the Principal, the Whitney Institute School Board, and the Bermuda... Read more of this article

PLP On ‘Malicious & False Video Circulating’

The PLP said they are “aware of the malicious and false video being circulated anonymously on social media” and said “to all of the families, we extend our regret for the distress caused by the repeated emergence of such baseless attacks.” A PLP spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is aware of the malicious... Read more of this article

Six Traffic Collisions In One Night

“There were no fewer than six serious road traffic collisions last night and into the early hours of this morning,” the police said. “In one of these, a motorcycle was left hanging from a tree branch. Yes, you read that right, the bike was hanging from a tree branch. Thankfully the motorcycle rider’s injuries while serious, were... Read more of this article

‘Under Construction’ List Of Candidates

Nomination Day for the 2025 Election will be on January 31st, and all of the candidates will be officially confirmed on that date, and in the meantime we are compiling an ‘under construction’ list of announced candidates, which will be continuously updated until Nomination Day. The list is being provided as we have had multiple requests for... Read more of this article

BPS: $5M Of Suspected Drugs Washed Ashore

Police “seized a large quantity of suspected drugs that washed ashore, with a street value of $5 million,” the police confirmed today. Acting Superintendent Jason Smith, Officer in Charge [Crime Division] said, “On Friday 17th January 2025, police seized a large quantity of suspected drugs that washed ashore, with a street value of five... Read more of this article

New Governor Arrives In Bermuda

Bermuda’s Governor Designate Andrew Murdoch arrived in Bermuda this evening [Jan 22] where he was greeted at the airport by a number of dignitaries. A spokesperson said, “He was officially met on the L.F. Wade International Airport tarmac by the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, Acting Governor Tom Oppenheim, Chief Justice Larry Mussenden,... Read more of this article

Two People Injured In Collision In Pembroke

[Updated] Two people — a motorcyclist and a pedestrian — were injured in a collision this evening [Jan 21] in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:20 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Police and Emergency Medical Services responded to a serious road traffic collision near the junction of Crosslands Lane and Parsons Road,... Read more of this article

FDM On PLP, Leadership, Policies & More

[Updated] “It’s time to call for honest, accountable leadership that prioritizes the needs and voices of Bermudian voters,” the Free Democratic Movement [FDM] said. A FDM spokesperson said, “Zane DeSilva’s attachment to such a baseless and degrading article is as predictable as it is revealing. It’s no secret he’s David Burt’s... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Locate 15-Year-Old [Located]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they are “appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Nai’Che Smith.” A police spokesperson said, “He was last seen earlier Saturday, 18th January 2025, in Devonshire and is likely travelling on foot. “15-year-old Nai’Che Smith is described as 5 feet 9 inches... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of 36-Year-Old Man

[Updated] The police have confirmed that they responded to an “incident at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse in Southampton” this afternoon [Jan 14]. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:15pm Tuesday, 14th January 2025, police officers responded to a reported incident at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse in Southampton. “The scene has been cordoned... Read more of this article