Category: News
House Passes Fairmont Southampton Bill
“An important step in Bermuda’s tourism recovery,” said Minister of Tourism Vance Campbell today [May 6] after the House of Assembly passed the Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act 2022. Minister Campbell said, “It is a clear signal to the people of Bermuda, tourism stakeholders and investors that the Government is determined to break the cycle of... Read more of this article
Govt Email Systems Are Now Operational
The Government confirmed that its email systems are “now operational and most of its services are running normally” A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda confirmed that its email systems are now operational and most of its services are running normally following an extensive disruption in service yesterday [May... Read more of this article
BTA Joins City To Present SailGP Street Fest
[Updated - Event postponed until Thursday] The Bermuda Tourism Authority has partnered with the City of Hamilton to host SailGP Street Fest from 7pm to 10pm on Wednesday, May 11th, A spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, May 11 the alfresco dining event will take over a Front Street block, bounded by Burnaby and Parliament Street, and will feature entertainment,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: May 6 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
Police Confirm Death Of Keyoshe Robinson
The police confirmed that they have “launched a murder investigation” into the death of 22-year-old Keyoshe Robinson, whose body was found in St George’s yesterday. Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Officer in Charge – Crime Division, said, “The Bermuda Police Service has launched a murder investigation following the discovery... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘Raises More Questions Than Answers’
“The new Tourism Minister, Vance Campbell, gave a presentation to Parliament this morning which raises more questions than answers,” Shadow Tourism Minister Craig Cannonier said. Mr. Cannonier said, “For months now, the OBA has repeatedly called upon the Burt Administration to provide the Bermudian public with vital information about the proposed... Read more of this article
Minister: Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act
The Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act 2022 “supports the redevelopment of more than an iconic hotel property, it is also a critical part of the overall economic recovery for Bermuda, Minister of Tourism Vance Campbell said in the House of Assembly today [May 6].. The Minister said, “Although it proposes to extend relief for 15 years, it is... Read more of this article
MarketPlace Promotes Ronnette Burgess
The MarketPlace announced that Ronnette Burgess has been promoted to the new role of Vice President of Human Resources and joins the executive leadership team. A spokesperson said, “Mrs Burgess has worked with The MarketPlace for nearly 30 years. She began her career in the accounts department and progressed to retail controls and audit before rising... Read more of this article
Heritage Month 2022 Calendar Of Events
Today [May 6] the Department of Culture shared the Heritage Month Calendar of Events. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that May is Heritage Month, and for the first time since 2019, the Department is reintroducing in-person events to highlight and celebrate Bermuda’s culture and traditions. “The Bermuda Day and Heritage... Read more of this article
Relief Team Named Alumni Volunteers Of Year
Raleigh Bermuda has recognized six young Bermudians as Raleigh Volunteers of the Year: Chloe Baron, Jawonday Smith, Jahkera Tucker, Kandrea Romaine, Tajshana Tucker, and Kerilynn Pacheco. Dany Pen, Raleigh Executive Director said, “To see our young Bermudians step up to tackle a community crisis has been the most amazing thing to witness. The Raleigh... Read more of this article
Video: May 6th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirm body found in St George’s, House of Assembly in session today, OBA Leader: ‘A bad deal for Bermuda’, Women’s Football League kicks off today, Bank of Butterfield adjusts interest rates, Bermuda Football Association award nominees, CG completes acquisition of Massy United, Government-wide email outage, system issues,... Read more of this article
Parliament: Order Of Business For May 6th
The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 6] and statements listed on the Order Paper include Premier & Minister of Finance David Burt on “Fuel Pricing”, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott on the “Motor Car [Liveries] Amendment Act 2022” and Minister of Economy & Labour Jason Hayward on the “Department of Financial... Read more of this article
