Category: News
Government-Wide Email Outage, System Issues
[Updated] The Government advised that “its email system is experiencing extensive technical difficulties, resulting in a government-wide email outage.” A spokesperson said, “The Department of Information and Digital Technology [IDT], is working to restore service as swiftly as possible, and the public will be advised once email service... Read more of this article
CURB: Keep West End Primary School In System
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] said they “support community efforts to have West End Primary School remain in the public school system.” Last year, following a consultation process, the Government announced that they will move forward with Parish Primary Schools which “will see one primary school per parish with two primary... Read more of this article
Photos: BZS Welcomes YCS Participants
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] recently invited 6 participants from the Youth Climate Summit, as well as the Youth Climate Initiative Consulting Director – Dr. Rosemarie McMahon, for a morning of planting native trees on Trunk Island, the BZS Living Classroom. A spokesperson said, “Under the careful guidance of Trevor Rawson, the BZS Trunk... Read more of this article
CG Completes Acquisition Of Massy United
Bermuda-based Coralisle Group [CG] has acquired a 100% interest in Massy United Insurance Ltd. of Barbados [United]. A spokesperson said, “United now operates within the Coralisle Group as CG United Insurance Ltd. [CG United]. The acquisition significantly expands CG’s presence across the Caribbean, adding 14 new markets where CG United operates. “These... Read more of this article
Bermuda Football Association Award Nominees
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] will be holding its End of Season Awards Ceremony for the 2021/22 football season this weekend, and have announced the nominees for the various awards. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association is holding its End of Season Awards Ceremony for the 2021/22 football season on Saturday, May 7th, 2022.... Read more of this article
Bank Of Butterfield Adjusts Interest Rates
The Bank of Butterfield announced that, in response to yesterday’s 50 basis point increase in the US Federal Funds Rate, it is adjusting its interest rates on loans and selected deposits. A spokesperson said, “The base rate for Bermuda dollar residential mortgages, consumer loans, corporate loans and USD loans will increase by 0.50%. The rate increase... Read more of this article
132,453 Total Vaccinations, 74.3% Had 2 Doses
As of April 29, Bermuda has administered a total of 132,453 vaccinations, 74.3% of the population has received two doses and 71.2% 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
Column: MP Caesar On Tourism, Hotel & More
[Opinion column written by MP Crystal Caesar] The Government’s support for the development project on the Fairmont Southampton site is essential to jumpstart our tourism industry and add desperately needed hotel beds to our product. It will mean hundreds of jobs and opportunities for Bermudians. Over the years, successive governments [UBP, PLP and... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Two Superyachts Visit Bermuda
Two superyachts recently paid a visit to Bermuda, including the 206.8-foot long 11/11 and the 305.1-foot long Lady S. The YachtCharterFleet website said, “The 63m/206’8″ ’11/11′ motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Benetti is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This multi-award winning yacht features... Read more of this article
Video: May 5th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirm death of Oscar Mascarinas, three more coronavirus related deaths, 344 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, 409 active, 7 in hospital, 96 cases announced so far this month, UK Government advises of passport processing delays, Students honoured for Youth leadership course, Apollo Bermuda appoints Susan Pateras, yacht ‘Lady S’... Read more of this article
BPS Appeal: Locate 22-Yr-Old Keyoshe Robinson
The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Keyoshe Robinson. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Keyoshe Robinson. Mr. Robinson, a Bermudian, was last seen between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. yesterday, Tuesday 3rd May, 2022, at a residence on... Read more of this article
Students Honoured For Youth Leadership Course
A group of school students have been honoured by the Hamilton Rotary Club after completing The Toastmasters International’s Youth leadership course. Toastmasters International is a United States-based non-profit educational organisation that operates clubs worldwide to promote communication, public speaking and leadership. The students, aged 12 to... Read more of this article
