Category: News
Wayne Caines Named Ascendant President
Ascendant Group — the parent company of BELCO — announced the appointment of Wayne Caines to the newly created role of Ascendant President. A spokesperson said, “Ascendant Group Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Caines to the newly created role of Ascendant President. He will join the Company on Monday, December... Read more of this article
Video: Historic Land Losses Commission
The Government of Bermuda is holding another hearing today [Dec 4] on the “commission to review the question of historic losses of land in Bermuda,” and you can tune in and watch live below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 55-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: Historic Land Losses Commission Video: Historic Land Losses... Read more of this article
Video: Dec 4th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Motorcade to celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities, House of Assembly in session today, Amber Farrington called to the Bermuda Bar, Hamilton Princess unveils Gingerbread Moongate, BNV interview with Private Ndavyah Williams, five new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, Larry Mussenden sworn in as Puisne Judge, HSBC building lights... Read more of this article
Auròra: New Restaurant To Open At Newstead
A new fine dining restaurant will officially open on December 10th at the Newstead Hotel on Harbour Road in Paget, with the company saying that several Bermudian staff who were made redundant from other restaurants and hotels have been hired to work at Auròra. “Auròra, which means sunrise, is a sister restaurant to the iconic Blu Bar & Grill... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: HSBC Building Lights Up Purple
In recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities today [Dec 3], HSBC Bermuda joined in with the global ‘PurpleLightUp’ initiative, with a section of their Front Street building illuminated in purple in “recognition of the economic contribution that employees with disabilities bring to organizations across the globe”... Read more of this article
Parliament: Order Of Business For December 4
The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Dec 4] and statements scheduled to be delivered include on Bermuda’s Technology Driven Covid-19 Response, the $1.35 Billion Dual Senior Unsecured Notes due 2030 and 2050, an update on Covid-19 Public Health Guidance, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and the Fall 2020 Financial... Read more of this article
MarketPlace Shelves Stocked With Fresh Produce
The Marketplace announced that fresh produce has arrived in their stores and their teams “worked incredibly hard to quickly get our shelves restocked.” While fresh produce arriving at a grocery store is generally not a newsworthy event, in this case it may be of interest because some store shelves have been looking what can be euphemistically... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Dec 3 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... Read more of this article
Larry Mussenden Sworn In As Puisne Judge
This afternoon [Dec 3] the Governor officially appointed Larry Mussenden as a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court during a swearing in ceremony at Government House. Government House posted the image above online, and said, “This afternoon the Governor was pleased to appoint Mr Larry Mussenden as a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court during a swearing... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With Private Ndavyah Williams
Private Ndavyah Williams – the soldier who was injured during a Covid-19 checkpoint – is joining Bernews this afternoon [Dec 3] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Related Stories Soldiers Welcome Pte Ndavyah Williams Home Injured Soldier To Return Home Today Injured Soldier’s Family Extend Their Thanks Charity... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Princess Gingerbread Moongate
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has unveiled their 2020 holiday centerpiece in its lobby, a Gingerbread Moongate, which stands at 10ft tall and weighs more than 300lbs. “Inspired by the classic symbol of Bermuda which represents good fortune, the Moongate stands at 10ft tall and nearly spans the hotel lobby, weighing in at more than 300lbs.... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Five More Positive, 47 Currently Active
There have been five more positive Covid-19 results — two imported, two classified as local transmission with known contact and one under investigation — so Bermuda has now had a total of 272 confirmed positive cases to date, with 47 cases currently active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 682 test results received by... Read more of this article
