Category: News
Minister On Land Management Corporation
Minister of Public Works David Burch announced the official establishment of the Bermuda Land Management Corporation. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Sept 20] the Minister said, “This Honourable House, through the West End Development Corporation Amendment Act 2024, approved the merging of two Government Quangos – the West End Development... Read more of this article
Premier: $25M Investment On Social Programmes
Premier David Burt announced “an investment package of $25 million that reflects our commitment to invest in tackling the social challenges facing Bermuda.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Sept 20], Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said, “This package will provide significant additional resources to tackle mental... Read more of this article
Live Audio & Parliament Order Of Business
[Updated with live audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on today [Sept 20] and statements listed on the Order Paper include Lifting People Up-Social Investment-Putting the People First Review, Tabling of Amendments to the Electricity Act 2016 to Create a Bulk Generation Sole Use Installation [BGSUI] Licence, Establishment of the Bermuda Land... Read more of this article
Crichlow & Twite Named In League B Best XI
Harry Twite and Kane Crichlow have been named to the 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League B Best XI for the group stage fixtures during September 2024, The organisation said, “Twite helped Bermuda record a clean sheet and had five clearances in the first window, but his 96.5% passing accuracy was crucial for Bermuda to close the month in second place... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 20th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Financing closes for Fairmont renovations, House of Assembly in session today, C36 by-election nomination day, Independent candidate Dwight Jackson, Bermudians in UK invited to networking event, MS Nautica cruise ship visits island, Marilyn Cameron celebrates 50 years of service and Xavier Thomas-Bassett continues to shine in goal are some of the stories... Read more of this article
Videos: C36 By-Election Nomination Day
Nomination day was held today [Sept 19] for the upcoming by-election in Constituency 36 Sandys North, which will take place on October 4th and will see four candidates — the FDM’s Marc Bean, OBA’s Carl Neblett, PLP’s Reverend Dr. Emily Gail Dill, and Independent Cire Bean — all standing for election. Bernews stopped by the nomination day... Read more of this article
Thomas-Bassett Continues To Shine In Goal
[Written by Stephen Wright] Xavier Thomas-Bassett, the Bermuda Under-14 goalkeeper, is making a name for himself after a string of superb performances for club and country. Thomas-Bassett was a standout performer for the national under-14 team at the recent Caribbean Football Union [CFU] Under-14 Challenge Series qualifiers in Trinidad and Tobago, keeping... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Sept 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: Sept... Read more of this article
Financing Closes For Fairmont Renovations
[Updated] Westend Properties announced that the “financing for the renovation of Bermuda’s iconic Fairmont Southampton has closed today” and “capitalisation for the entire Southampton project is estimated at more than $550 million.” “While we have had the financing commitments to fully fund this redevelopment in place... Read more of this article
Emergency Lane Closure On Somerset Road
The Ministry of Public Works advises the public of “an emergency lane closure on the westbound lane of Somerset Road, near Scaur Hill in Sandys Parish, due to the failure of a retaining wall adjacent to the roadway.” A Government spokesperson said, “The lane closure will take effect today, Thursday, 19 September 2024, and will remain... Read more of this article
Changes To Ministerial Responsibilities Made
A number of changes have been made to Government Ministerial responsibilities. A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office today outlined additional changes to Ministerial responsibilities made by Governor Rena Lalgie on the advice of the Premier David Burt. The Department of Corrections moves from the Ministry of National Security to... Read more of this article
Marilyn Cameron Celebrates 50 Years Of Service
Marilyn Cameron reached a significant milestone, celebrating 50 years of service with the Government of Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “Last month [August], Marilyn Cameron marked a significant milestone by celebrating 50 years of dedicated service to the Government of Bermuda. “Currently serving as a Salaries Supervisor, her career, which... Read more of this article
