Category: News
2019 Cardboard Boat Challenge Results
Team “Nat 1 – Stage Hazard”, from Warwick Academy beat out 24 other teams from seven high schools to win the Cardboard Boat Challenge held Friday afternoon at the Bermuda National Sports Centre Aquatics Centre. Teams of two to five students had two hours to build a boat, which could float two people, out of only the supplied materials, including... Read more of this article
Video: Nov 16th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Chaos in the House of Assembly as OBA Leader Craig Cannonier is ejected and the Speaker rules that Premier David Burt could not continue his speech, Jonte Smith chosen as Player of the Month, KFC donates over $5,000 to Knowledge Quest, City of Hamilton invites artwork submissions and Endeavour offers Maritime Springboard Training are some of the... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 15 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
New Year’s Eve Block Party With 3D Projection
The City of Hamilton will host a block party at City Hall grounds on New Year’s Eve featuring a fire show, Twitter Resolution Wall, 3D projection and more. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton will host a memorable block party at City Hall and grounds on New Year’s Eve, saying farewell to 2019 and ushering in the next decade. Shaping up... Read more of this article
KFC Donates Over $5,000 To Knowledge Quest
Following a very successful 5th consecutive ‘Halloween Treat Voucher’ Campaign, KFC announced that they raised $5,058 in support of Knowledge Quest, after another year of selling treat voucher booklets at their Queen Street, Hamilton location. Knowledge Quest has provided approximately 220 college and university scholarships to Bermudians of limited... Read more of this article
Photos: Warwick Academy Holds Book Week
Warwick Academy recently held its annual Book Week, with the genre being ‘Science Fiction’. A spokesperson said, “In Warwick Academy, every year we have a week called Book Week. It is a marvelous way to learn. This year, the genre we are doing is ‘Science Fiction’. Every year group explored science fiction books and also did different... Read more of this article
Premier: ‘Throne Speech 2018 And Beyond’
“‘Throne Speech 2018 and Beyond: Charting a path for the future while challenging the status quo to build a Bermuda that works for everyone,” was the name of the statement Premier David Burt was scheduled to deliver in the House of Assembly today [Nov 15]. However that did not happen, with Speaker Lister ruling that the Premier could... Read more of this article
“All Of Bermuda Should Be Alarmed At This”
[Updated] Following a rather heated session in Parliament this morning, the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 15], and we will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 12-minute replay is below Updated 1.39pm: OBA Leader... Read more of this article
Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Nov 15] and the only statement listed as scheduled to be delivered is the Premier on “Charting a path for the future while challenging the status quo to build a Bermuda that works for everyone,” while Bills scheduled to be introduced include the National Pension Scheme... Read more of this article
Video: Nov 15th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Teens arrested after ‘disturbance’ in Hamilton, police have concluded their follow up with the Swizzle Pub in Warwick about the “barely clothed man”, House of Assembly in session today, Employment Leave Act takes effect on January 1st, celebration event to highlight Sammy Wilson & Clarence Hill, section of Railway Trail closed for repairs, Fit... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 14 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
‘Resolve The Radar System’s Technical Issues’
The Bermuda Airport Authority’s recently upgraded Doppler Weather Radar System has “suffered numerous outages” since July 2019, and they have informed the manufacturer “that the performance of the weather radar system is unacceptable.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Airport Authority’s recently upgraded Doppler Weather... Read more of this article
