Category: News
Commissioner Corbishley On DPP Decision
Following a “complaint of serious sexual assault by a serving police against two other serving officers” a file was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions [DPP] Office however an “assessment by the DPP decided that there was not sufficient evidence to conclude that a reasonable jury, properly directed, would more likely than... Read more of this article
2019 3rd & 4th Quarter Gross Domestic Product
Today [June 25], the Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert released the Quarter 3 and Quarter 4, 2019 Quarterly Gross Domestic Product [GDP] by Expenditure publications from the Department of Statistics. The Minister explained, “After adjusting for inflation, the GDP in constant prices for the fourth quarter increased by 0.3 percent following... Read more of this article
Column: Ben Smith On Bermuda’s Retail Industry
[Opinion column written by Shadow National Security Minister Ben Smith] The retail industry in Bermuda was in poor shape prior to the arrival of COVID-19. The factors contributing to its decline, include, but are not limited to, overseas shopping due to lower prices and greater variety of product, a reduction in Bermuda’s workforce, and an overall... Read more of this article
‘Fighting, Using Helmets And Throwing Bottles’
The police are investigating a “disturbance” which occurred at Chaplin Bay in Warwick last night which reportedly involved a “large group of individuals gathered in the area fighting, using helmets and throwing bottles.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is investigating a disturbance which occurred... Read more of this article
Third Sector CCRE Releases Close Out Report
The Third Sector Coordinated Crisis Response Effort [CCRE] has released a close out report, which details the activities completed as a result of the multi-agency effort during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Third Sector Coordinated Crisis Response Effort [CCRE] has released a close out report, marking its final activity as a... Read more of this article
Video: June 25th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Daren A. Herbert wins best Lead Performance in Play, Dr. Mark Guishard appointed as BWS Director, Masterworks Museum to offer free entry all summer, cannon fired to salute frontline workers, Ag Show holds judging for Exhibition Art Entries, BNV discussion with Jessica Lewis, Bill to strengthen law on luring offences, BTA announce new golf initiatives... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 41 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 41 test results received today and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases remains at 146, with 132 people having recovered. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 41 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda continues to have 146 total... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 24 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
Kevin Richards To Lead Proof Of Assurance
The Proof of Trust Group has incorporated a new company in Bermuda, with the company to be led by Kevin Richards. A spokesperson said, “The Proof of Trust Group has incorporated a new company in Bermuda, The Proof of Assurance [Bermuda] Ltd, bringing cutting edge globally patented dispute and issue resolution technology to the island. “The Proof... Read more of this article
Video: BTA Announce New Golf Initiatives
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced their inaugural ‘Golf Week: A Family Affair’ with participation from all six golf clubs on island, and also announced their new four-year partnership with the American Junior Golf Association [AJGA]. A spokesperson said, “The launch of the first family-focused Golf Week organised by the... Read more of this article
AG: Bill To Strengthen Law On Luring Offences
Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons tabled the Criminal Code Amendment Act 2020 in the Senate today, with the Bill aimed at strengthening measures to protect young persons, up to the age of 18, from sexual offences committed by persons in a position of trust. The Bill creates a specific offence of luring by a person in a position of trust in relation... Read more of this article
Dr. Mark Guishard Appointed As BWS Director
The Bermuda Airport Authority announced that Dr. Mark Guishard will return as the Director of the Bermuda Weather Service effective July 1st. Bermuda Airport Authority CEO, Lester Nelson said, “Mark has a long history with the Bermuda Weather Service having served as a Meteorological Forecaster from 1997, and Director from 2006 to 2012.” Dr. Guishard... Read more of this article
