Category: News

30 Minute Video: Nov 26 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

Four Winners For Ignite Final Pitch Competition

Ignite Bermuda – the Island’s first privately funded entrepreneurial accelerator programme – has announced the winners of its final pitch competition for its inaugural cohort. First Place Winner Alicia Kirby, of Wanderlust Explorers Ltd, a company offering dynamic tour experiences for Bermuda’s travellers Sponsored by Clarien Bank, the competition... Read more of this article

Video: Patients 1st Forum On Health Plan

[Updated] The ‘Patients 1st’ group is holding a public forum this evening [Nov 26] at St Paul AME Centennial Hall in Hamilton with an objective “to help patients understand the proposed 2020 healthcare reform” with a “presentation from your healthcare professional’s view,” and you can tune in and watch live below. The panelists are... Read more of this article

Top Labour Force Survey Interviewers Awarded

The Department of Statistics recently held an awards presentation in recognition of the top five performing Labour Force Survey interviewers for 2018 and 2019. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week the Department of Statistics held an awards presentation in recognition of the top five performing Labour Force Survey interviewers for 2018 and... Read more of this article

WOMB Market For Female Business On Dec 4

Giving women entrepreneurs an opportunity to shine is one mandate of W.O.M.B [Women who Own and Manage Businesses], and as part of that goal, they will be hosting their third annual market for female businesses on Wednesday December 4th, from 6.00pm to 8:30pm at the BAA Gymnasium. “We are pleased and excited to bring this market to the holiday market... Read more of this article

31% Not Current With Social Insurance Payments

[Written by Don Burgess] Nearly one in three employers and self-employed persons are more than 90 days behind on their social insurance payments. This comes from a Government spokesperson on the heels of accusations by staff at The Athletic Club that social insurance had allegedly been deducted from their pay cheques, but it had not been credited to... Read more of this article

Premier Burt Travels To Europe For Meetings

Premier David Burt has traveled to Europe for “wide ranging meetings” which are scheduled to take place in the UK, Estonia, and Brussels. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, this weekend left for Europe for wide-ranging meetings. Many meetings were scheduled as part of the Premier’s previously planned... Read more of this article

Court: Board To Review Eligibility For Release

The Parole Board has been “directed to convene a hearing within 14 days of the date of this judgment” for the purpose of reviewing Dennis Robinson’s “eligibility for release on licence.” This is according to a ruling from the Supreme Court in relation to an application for Judicial Review against a “decision to recall... Read more of this article

Column: Celebrating Bishop Lambe’s Birthday

[Written by Dale Butler] On Sunday, November 24, Pastors Madeline Hayward and Andre Bean and the membership of The First Church of God paused to celebrate the 80th birthday of its Bishop Vernon G. Lambe Sr. The service highlighted his life and the signiﬁcant contributions made by his wife Elder Ruth Ann Lambe. With veteran piano and organ maestro... Read more of this article

Bermudian Engineers Introduce “Slate 2.0″

Bermudian structural engineers Philip Mason and Kelly Harris are introducing their new product, Slate 2.0, which they said is a “sustainable alternative to quarried limestone slate for roofs.” A spokesperson said, “Bermudian structural engineers Philip Mason and Kelly Harris have developed a sustainable alternative to quarried limestone... Read more of this article

Video: Nov 26th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Police appeal to locate 14-year-old Destiny Winters, Waste Management section end ‘work to rule,’ 157 visit KEMH due to collisions in October, Premier David Burt travels to Europe for meetings, Turks & Caicos hotel appoints Paul Telford, the ‘Patients 1st’ group to host Health Plan forum, Conyers hires new associates & three... Read more of this article