Category: News
30 Minute Video: April 26 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: April... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Attempted Shooting
Police are investigating an “attempted shooting” in Devonshire that took place shortly after 10.30am this morning [April 26], confirming that “the complainant was seated inside a vehicle at the time” and “thankfully, they escaped without injury.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed... Read more of this article
Harbour Nights Eco-Friendly Initiatives Unveiled
Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, alongside local organizations and the City of Hamilton, unveiled new eco-friendly initiatives for Harbour Nights. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce significant steps toward making Harbour Nights an eco-friendlier event. These initiatives represent a collaboration with key... Read more of this article
Video: April 26th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirm death of 23-year-old man, BPS confirm that Police Sergeant arrested, retail sales decreased 1.2% in November 2023, Regiment Annual Camp final exercise, BermudAir launches ‘BermudAir Holidays’, consultation for new event lawn at Southlands and Bermuda Sloop Foundation ‘cannot undertake usual plan’ are some of the stories in this... Read more of this article
Sloop Foundation ‘Cannot Undertake Usual Plan’
The Bermuda Sloop Foundation said they “cannot undertake its usual plan starting 1 July 2024 due to financial constraints” and noted that their main fundraising event ‘Pirates of Bermuda’ is taking place this Sunday, and encouraged people to support it. A spokesperson said, “After 18 years of providing successful programmes... Read more of this article
Sir John Swan: ‘Encourage Independent Thinkers’
“I believe the way forward, at this moment in our history, is for us to encourage independent thinkers,” so that “by the time we come to the next national election, we will have many putting their names forward,” Sir John Swan said. Sir John Swan — a former Premier — said, “I am sincerely grateful to so many... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank Donates To Bermuda College
Bermuda College is the new home of several VAV controllers and thermostats used in its heating, ventilating and air conditioning [HVAC] systems, through a generous donation from Butterfield Bank. A spokesperson said, “The donation of nearly 200 units, worth approximately $20,000 was able to extend the life span of the College HVAC hardware by... Read more of this article
Consultation For New Event Lawn At Southlands
The Department of Parks advised of a “proposed change of use for a portion of Southlands Park to accommodate an event lawn for the Bermudiana Beach Resort.” A Government spokesperson said, “In accordance with section 4 of the Bermuda National Parks Act 1986, a Notice has been published in the Official Gazette and public comments are... Read more of this article
Photos: Regiment Annual Camp Final Exercise
Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda regiment continued training at Exercise Island Warrior 24, A spokesperson said, “Skills and drills practised by soldiers on Exercise Island Warrior 24 over the past ten days were called upon in a four-day training task set to a storyline that included socioeconomic tensions, gangs and rising crime rates. “In the mock... Read more of this article
Women’s Resource Centre On Housing
The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] said they ”are encouraged to see the issue of affordable housing being discussed on a national level” and wanted to ”add our voice – the collective voice of women in Bermuda – to the conversation.” A spokesperson said, “The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] understands the complex... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: April 25 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: April... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 23-Year-Old Man
The police have confirmed the sad news that a 23-year-old man has died following a collision this morning [April 25] in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can confirm that a 23-year-old male motorcyclist involved in a collision with a truck around 9am Thursday, 25th April 2024, was pronounced dead at... Read more of this article
BermudAir Launches ‘BermudAir Holidays’
BermudAir announced today that, in collaboration with several Bermuda hotel partners, it has “launched BermudAir Holidays, a new product providing air and accommodation packages for travel to the island,” with packages starting at $845 per person. “BermudAir Holidays packages start at $845 per person and include round-trip flights... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Decreased 1.2% In November 2023
The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the November 2023 Retail Sales Index publication, revealing a 1.2 percent decrease in retail sales volume compared to the previous year. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the November 2023 Retail Sales Index publication. November’s volume of retail... Read more of this article
BPS Confirm That Police Sergeant Arrested
A targeted operation resulted in the “arrest of a Police Sergeant, seven associates, the recovery of a firearm with ammunition, and a very significant quantity of drugs,” the police confirmed today, adding that “the arrests were made in connection with an ongoing investigation that includes corruption.” Police Commissioner Darrin... Read more of this article
Video: National Disability Register Launched
The National Disability Register was officially launched at an event yesterday, with the register designed to “keep a centralized database of accurate and current data on persons with disabilities” which will help guide policy to “facilitate targeted support and deliver appropriate resources to advance inclusivity in Bermuda.” Minister... Read more of this article
