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Digicel: $1 Samsung Galaxy Young S6310 Phone

Digicel Bermuda is hosting a “One Day One Dollar” promotion starting at 8:01am on Saturday [Oct 19] at their Church Street and Court Street retail stores, which will see Samsung Galaxy Young S6310 phones on offer for $1. According to their website, “Digicel’s ‘One Day One Dollar’ postpaid promotion is a one day only sale featuring... Read more of this article

Video: BTUC Concern Over Premier’s Comment

[Updated] The Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] held a press conference this afternoon [Oct 18] where they expressed concerns about recent comments made by Premier Craig Cannonier. Speaking on behalf of the BTUC, BIU President Chris Furbert said the MOU was “signed in good faith” and to have the Premier come out and “say civil service... Read more of this article

Man Charged With Luring Girls Over Facebook

A 22-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court this afternoon [Oct 18] where he was remanded in custody after being charged with using Facebook to try to get young girls to have sex with him. The Court heard the defendant — who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons – allegedly set up fake Facebook accounts and used it to message... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Missing 17 Year Old [Located]

[Updated] The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating a 17 year old female who has been missing for over a week. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Jah-Kintae Williams, who has apparently been missing since Wednesday, October 9th. “The... Read more of this article

Hunt’s Wants To Help Supply Educators Needs

Hunt’s Food & Supplies Ltd said they would like to help all educators in ensuring they have the necessary tools for success. The Company will be offering a 5% discount to all customers who purchase school supply items to donate, and educators will be invited to the store to take whatever they need for their classes from the donation drop-box. A... Read more of this article

Retailers Make A Wedding Dream Come True

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce’s Retail Division recently came together to run an island-wide competition for newlyweds and brides to be. The eight week, “Bermuda Gets Married” promotion came to a happy end last week when it was announced that Mr. & Mrs. Dean Eve were the lucky winners who got to say “we do” to over $2,650 in prizes. In... Read more of this article

Results: Men’s Classic League Bowling League

Men’s Classic League Bowling League action continued at Warwick Lanes with Team Reliv going down 10-20 to Survivors while Team Electric lost their game 9-21 to Phones Plus. Tm Unsponsored defeated TBI Highspeeders 25.5-4.5 while Magnum Force defeated Goslings Black Seal 20-10 and Team Metro went down 10-20 to New Mix Ups. Top scorers for the night... Read more of this article

Injured Rider Moved From ICU To General Ward

The 29-year-old man who was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a rental cycle on Tuesday [Oct 8] on South Road in Paget is now in stable condition on a general ward at the hospital. He was originally listed in critical condition in the ICU. A police spokesperson said, “At last check the 29 year old Pembroke man... Read more of this article

Slideshow: Lights & Clouds Of Evening Sunset

As the sun set this evening [Oct 17] the sky lit up with a blend of bright colours reflecting off the cloud formations. Hues of orange, red and yellow intertwined with the darker shades of the clouds to paint a temporary piece of art for those who witnessed it. Related Stories Photos: First Full Moon Of 2021 During Storm Photos: Bermuda Sea Cadets... Read more of this article

Video: Grainy Footage Of Actual Home Explosion

[Updated] Thanks to a homeowner’s security camera, Bernews has obtained video footage of the actual explosion that rocked an Ariel Sands neighborhood last night. While not exactly the best quality, the video shows the actual point of the explosion, with a large bright orange burst appearing, which was followed by debris flying all through the... Read more of this article

8-Year-Old Accident Victim On Children’s Ward

The 8-year-old St. George’s girl who was injured at a St. David’s Road collision on Tuesday [Oct 15] is recovering on the children’s ward at the hospital. A police spokesperson said, “At last check the 8 year old St. George’s girl injured as a pedestrian by a car on St. David’s Road in St. George’s around 8am Tuesday, October 15th... Read more of this article

Police Appeal For Missing Teen [Located]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service said they are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17 year old Daquan Williams, who has apparently been missing since Sunday, October 13th. A police spokesperson said, “The teenager is described as brown complexioned, approximately 5’3” tall of medium build with brown low cut hair, weighing... Read more of this article