Category: News
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
Fundraising For The Mascarinas Family
The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda are raising funds for the Mascarinas family after Oscar Mascarinas tragically died following an explosion at his Southampton apartment on May 2, with the explosion leaving his wife in the ICU. The Association of Filipinos in Bermuda said, via social media, “We regret to inform you that one of our members, Oscar... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: May 4 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
3 Deaths, 344 Positive, 409 Active, 7 In Hospital
The Ministry received 8859 test results — spanning 7 days — and 344 were positive, so there are now 409 active cases, of which 7 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded three more coronavirus related deaths, bringing the total to 134 since the pandemic began. “I am sad to report that we had three coronavirus-related... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Oscar Mascarinas
The police have now confirmed the death of 49-year-old Oscar Mascarinas, who died following the explosion in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 49-year-old Oscar Mascarinas and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Mascarinas, a Filipino guest worker, was... Read more of this article
