Category: News
30 Minute Video: May 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: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Cannonier-Watson To Perform In Front Of Queen
[Written by Stephen Wright] Ravi Cannonier-Watson, by admission, was not the most talkative child. It was through the medium of dance, arguably the most natural and human form of expression, that the Bermudian conveyed his emotions and thoughts via movements and body language. Cannonier-Watson, who is now 17, has the opportunity to ‘communicate’... Read more of this article
Porch Restoration Event With Free Food Tasting
The public is invited to watch as the “porch is being rebuilt at one of Bermuda’s heritage sites, the old Pub On The Square in St. Georges,” with free food tastings by Freddies Buffet and Glaze Bakery. A spokesperson said, “The restoration will start this weekend and last for approximately 2 weeks. Everyone is welcome to watch from a... Read more of this article
City Updates On Front Street Road Paving Works
The City of Hamilton provided a progress update regarding the road paving works taking place along Front Street. A spokesperson said, “The City can report that crews are making good progress and should be finished the Front Street section by the end of day tomorrow [Friday, May 20th, 2022]. The intention is to then, at that point, open up the driving... Read more of this article
Central Bus Terminal Kiosk Reduced Hours
The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is advising the public that the Central Bus Terminal kiosk “will have reduced hours due to limited staff resources.” A Government spokesperson said, “As such, DPT is advising of the following hours of operation for the kiosk: Thursday, May 19 7:15am – 5:00pm Friday, May 20 7:15am – 5:00pm Saturday,... Read more of this article
Video: 2022 Bermuda College Graduation
Bermuda College is holding a graduation ceremony this afternoon [May 19], with 93 graduates receiving associate degrees, diplomas or certificates under the big tent on the College’s athletic field, marking the first time that the annual Commencement ceremony will be held in person since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Update: The live... Read more of this article
Nikki Bascome ‘In A Zone’ Preparing For Fight
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome says he has embraced a tunnel vision mindset in his Las Vegas training camp while preparing for his upcoming fight against Jamaican Kevin Hylton. Bascome has spent the past month sharpening his tools under the tutelage of Jeff Mayweather, the uncle of Floyd, the five-division unbeaten world champion. The Bermudian... Read more of this article
TLC Offers Thanks To Freisenbruch-Meyer
The Transformational Living Centre [TLC] is offering its thanks to Freisenbruch-Meyer for the company’s financial donations and volunteer work. A spokesperson said, “The Transformational Living Centre is a purpose-built housing facility that seeks to address the growing problem of homelessness among families with children in Bermuda. “It... Read more of this article
132,650 Total Vaccinations, 74.4% Had 2 Doses
As of May 14, Bermuda has administered a total of 132,650 vaccinations, 74.4% of the population has received two doses and 70.4% of those eligible for a booster have received it while 10.8% of those with a booster have received a second booster dose. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since January 11, 2021,... Read more of this article
Video: May 19th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Senate passes Fairmont Southampton Act, two more coronavirus-related deaths, 307 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, 360 active, 5 in hospital, 706 cases announced so far this month, ‘Bikes Up, Guns Down’ community day, Front Street eastbound open from 4.30pm – 6pm, Carmen Trott promoted to Principal Engineer, plan for people with intellectual disabilities,... Read more of this article
Senate Passes Fairmont Southampton Act
[Updated] The Senate today [May 18] passed the Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act 2022, with the passage following after a procedural delay which saw the normal morning session adjourned, with the debate starting in the afternoon. The delay was apparently caused as OBA Senators wanted to table amendments to the legislation, so the session was adjourned... Read more of this article
Stamps Highlight St George’s Historical Society
Tomorrow [May 19], as part of the Heritage Month observations, the Bermuda Post Office [BPO] will issue a commemorative stamp series highlighting the St. George’s Historical Society. A Government spokesperson said, “The series highlights the 100th Anniversary of the formation of the organization, which was solidified with the passage of the St.... Read more of this article
