Category: News
Video: Cannon Fired To Salute Frontline Workers
The National Museum of Bermuda in Dockyard has reopened after a three-month temporary closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and held a cannon firing event today [June 24] in order to salute Bermuda’s frontline workers and recognize their important work. The cannon was fired three times in total, twice by the Museum and once by the Bermuda Fire... Read more of this article
Covid-19 Prevention Measures At Airport
As the L.F. Wade International Airport prepares to reopen for commercial flights in July, Skyport provided information on the Covid-19 prevention measures that will be in place for all arriving and departing passengers. While cargo, charter and private planes have been arriving, the airport has been closed to regularly scheduled commercial airlines... Read more of this article
Herbert Wins Best Lead Performance In Play
Bermudian actor Daren A. Herbert recently co-won the award for ‘Best Lead Performance In A Play’ for his portrayal of Lucius Jenkins in ‘Jesus Hopped The ‘A’ Train’ during a virtual Toronto Theatre Critics Awards ceremony. A NOW story said, “Actor Daren A. Herbert implored the theatre world to stay awake, and a teary-eyed Jully... Read more of this article
Masterworks Museum Re-Opens, Free Entry
The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda is set to reopen on Monday, June 29th, and will be offering free entry to everyone for the entire summer. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s art collection will be accessible to the public again. Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art will be offering free entry to visitors for the entire summer and is launching... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Discussion With Jessica Lewis
She has been ranked as high as #1 in the world, is the first Bermudian to win an IPC World Championship medal, the reigning Parapan record holder, and the first Bermudian to represent the island in track and field at the Paralympics, and today Bermudian sprinter Jessica Lewis is joining host Earl Basden for the third episode in a new Bernews News &... Read more of this article
Senate: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [June 24] and Bills due for their first reading include the Cost of Living Commission Amendment Act 2020, the Public Health Amendment [No. 2] Act 2020, the Contributory Pensions Temporary Amendment Act 2020, the National Pension Scheme [Occupational Pensions] Temporary Amendment... Read more of this article
Ag Show Holds Judging For Exhibition Art Entries
The AG Show Ltd. held its judging yesterday [June 23] for their 2020 Exhibition Art Entries from local school children. “The AG Show Ltd Committee yesterday opted to continue with the judging of 2020 Exhibition, by awarding prizes to dozens of local students who submitted their artwork for the event prior to the Covid-19 Shelter in Place period,”... Read more of this article
June 28: ‘Stop The Disconnect Part 2′ Discussion
Move Bermuda Forward and Women’s ACT will be holding the “Stop The Disconnect Part 2” virtual discussion on Sunday [June 28] at 8.00pm. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday June 28th 2020 at 8:00pm sharp, both social Advocacy groups, [Move Bermuda Forward & Women’s ACT] would like to invite members of the public to an evening of discussion... Read more of this article
Video: June 24th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Royal Caribbean suspend Bermuda cruises through October 31, flight schedule for July, cannon firing to salute frontline workers, BTA invite retailers to register for promotion, Senate in session today, Elizabeth Mulderig to donate painting to KEMH and BPSU marks United Nations Public Service Day are some of the stories in this morning’s [June... Read more of this article
HSBC Does Not Charge A Fee For UB Cheques
In response to a question that was asked during the Monday [June 22] Covid-19 Update press conference, the Ministry of Finance confirmed that “HSBC Limited does not charge a cheque cashing fee for Unemployment Benefit cheques.” A spokesperson for HSBC said, “We can confirm that the cheque cashing fee is not charged for Unemployment Benefit... Read more of this article
Spray Paint Can Explodes Injuring Worker
A “partially full spray paint can exploded discharging its contents onto the 3 person waste crew” this morning in Paget and “despite following proper safety protocols when using the garbage compactor, one worker was sprayed in the eyes” and had to be taken to hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “At approximately 8:30... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 23 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
