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Video: BIU President Holds Press Conference
BIU President Chris Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [May 1]. We will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime the live video of the press conference is below. Update: The 12 minute live video replay is below Related Stories Video: Bermuda Credit Union Press Conference Video: BIU President On Airport Project Co Jobs Bermuda... Read more of this article
International Workers’ Day Celebrations Today
Today [May 1] Minister of Health Kim Wilson, and her Cabinet colleagues will observe this year’s Bermuda Trade Union Congress’ International Workers’ Day theme: “Affordable and Accessible Healthcare in Bermuda for All” and are scheduled to march with the BTUC in celebration. The BTUC rally and march in recognition of International Workers’... Read more of this article
‘Digital Citizenship Conference’ On May 7th
The Ministry of National Security announced that it will host the 2018 Digital Citizenship Conference on May 7, 2018. “The Digital Citizenship Conference is the first of its kind, and seeks to share positive resources and techniques with Bermuda’s young people aimed at helping them engage in safe online behavior,” the Ministry said. “Organised... Read more of this article
PLP: Recognize Struggle For Workers’ Rights
“The Progressive Labour Party joins with the Bermuda Trade Union Congress in recognizing today, May 1, as International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day,” PLP Chairman Owen Darrell said,. “Today is the day that we recognize the struggle for workers’ rights, and the contributions that workers have made in the workplace. “We... Read more of this article
BA ‘Working To Help Customers Continue On’
British Airways apologized to customers whose flight to Bermuda was diverted to New York due to the airfield closure last night, and said they are providing hotel accommodation and “working hard to help customers continue on their journey.” This follows after the airfield was shut down for over three hours last night due to a small aircraft... Read more of this article
Column: The Inspiration Of Flora Duffy’s Victory
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] Flora Duffy’s performance this past weekend was far more than a victory in a sporting event. As Minister Michael Weeks pointed out; “..those who attended on Saturday, experienced something special.” The Opposition Leader – Jean Atherden noted; “..it was an inspiration to all”. The response of the... Read more of this article
Team Hurricane Basketball Academy Skills Camp
Team Hurricane Basketball Academy hosted its fourth annual Team Hurricane-Global Squad Invitational Skills Camp recently, with the endeavour making for “a resounding success that served to confirm that Bermuda’s hoop talent continues to be on the rise.” A spokesperson said, “Held over the course of three days [April 13 – April... Read more of this article
Health Minister On Bermuda Health Strategy
Minister of Health Kim Wilson recently spoke at a forum in order to provide an update on the Bermuda Health Strategy, saying that she is “personally committed to improving access to primary care and preventive services for all of Bermuda’s residents.” Minister Wilson said, “It’s a pleasure to see you all here today. As you know,... Read more of this article
Community To Celebrate Portuguese Festival
This Saturday [May 5] and Sunday [May 6] will see the return of the annual Santo Cristo festival at BAA Field, with the public invited to attend free of charge. A spokesperson said, “The festival’s organizers are pleased to announce that Portuguese recording artist, José Malhoa, will be headlining the weekend’s festivities. “Malhoa... Read more of this article
First-Ever Ocean Risk Summit In Bermuda
Next week, the first ever Ocean Risk Summit will be held in Bermuda, aiming to showcase “the latest research on the complex and often interrelated changes taking place in the ocean.” A spokesperson said, “The ocean is critical to sustaining life on earth and supporting the global economy, yet it is changing at an unprecedented rate.... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Signs MOU With Medici Ventures
The Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] with another international company that “will result in the creation of jobs in Bermuda and enhanced educational opportunities for Bermudians.” The Memorandum was signed by Dr. Patrick Byrne the Founder and CEO of Overstock.com. “The... Read more of this article
Video: May 1st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Motorcade celebrates Commonwealth Games gold medalists Clarence ‘Nicky’ Saunders and Flora Duffy, Cessna aircraft crashes at airport, truck driver crashes in Hamilton parish, Berkeley students attend Youth Business Summit in New York City, Bermuda Captive Conference to donate $5,000 to Friends of Hospice, and van crashes on side in Pembroke are... Read more of this article
