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93 College Students Will Graduate On Thursday

93 Bermuda College students will graduate on Thursday [May 19] receiving their 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. Nearly half of the Class of 2022 will... Read more of this article

Column: ‘Bringing Tourism Back Post-Pandemic’

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Anthony Richardson] The unanimous passage of the Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act 2022 on May 6, 2022 represents a clarion call to all Bermuda residents to ‘Get Ready’! Bermuda is now one step closer to seeing the iconic Fairmont Southampton reopen its doors. The passage of the historic Act is significant for more... Read more of this article

‘Bikes Up, Guns Down’ Community Day

‘Bikes Up, Guns Down’ will be the message throughout a community day at Southampton Rangers Sports Club on Saturday [May 21]. The ‘Bikes Up, Guns Down’ event, organised by the Give Back Foundation, hopes to help curb the growing incidents of violence on the island while also promoting the positive impact of motocross. A selection of motocross... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Man O Wars Washed Up On Beach

The Government recently advised the public to take “care and caution while in or near the ocean given the increased presence of the Portuguese Man o War,” and one beach in Devonshire is a prime example of this, with dozens of them washed up on the shoreline. While tip toeing carefully around the beach area, wearing shoes and long pants,... Read more of this article

Video: May 18th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Regulated crypto-native insurance marketplace, Senate in session today, Tax Justice Network ranks Bermuda 49th, Somerset Pharmacy offer Covid vaccinations, Man of Wars washed up on beach, Virtual SailGP gallery, ocean technology course for students, delays in garbage collection in next 2-3 days, 93 Bermuda College students will graduate on Thursday,... Read more of this article

Police: Help Locate 52-Year-Old [Located]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service said they are “seeking the public’s assistance in locating 52-year-old Jason Liburd.” A spokesperson said, “Mr. Liburd, a Bermudian national, is described as dark skinned, medium built, weighing about 150 lbs, approximately 5’ 5” in height, with black hair worn in a close cut. “He was... Read more of this article

Delays In Garbage Collection In Next 2-3 Days

“There may be delays in garbage collection over the next two to three days due to a shortage of operational waste collection trucks,” the Ministry of Public Works said this evening [May 17]. A spokesperson said, “The delays are a direct result of the challenges with securing critical parts due to supply chain issues and difficulty... Read more of this article

Tax Justice Network Ranks Bermuda 49th

The Tax Justice Network’s Financial Secrecy Index 2022 was published today, with Bermuda ranked in 49th, and the organisation ranking the United States in first, with their statement saying “the US now fuels more global financial secrecy than Switzerland, Cayman and Bermuda combined. ” The organisation said, “The US has climbed to... Read more of this article

Video: ‘Virtual Gallery’ Of Bermuda SailGP Event

The latest installment of Bernews’ series of ‘Virtual Shows’ features a look at some of the images captured during the 2022 SailGP event in Bermuda, including both the professional racing and the Bermudian youth sailors in the SailGP Inspire programme. Presented by Hamilton Princess, the event saw a nine-strong fleet take part, with Great Britain,... Read more of this article

Somerset Pharmacy Offer Covid Vaccinations

Somerset Pharmacy is now offering Covid vaccinations, with appointments available at the west end location on Tuesdays. A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, May 17th, Somerset Pharmacy became the first pharmacy in Bermuda to offer Covid vaccinations. For now, Somerset Pharmacy is offering vaccinations on Tuesdays from 9:30-3:30pm by appointment.... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: May 17 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

Column: Why Do We Still Need IDAHOBIT?

[Opinion column written by Dr. Lucie Fremlova] The 17th May is the International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. It has been celebrated annually since 1990. The day itself, 17th May, was chosen to commemorate the decision to remove homosexuality from the International Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organisation... Read more of this article

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