Category: News
118 Young Sailors Compete In Bermuda
Racing in winds gusting to 30 knots and torrential rain, 118 youth sailors from Bermuda, USA, Canada, Cayman Islands and Great Britain produced an exciting display of sailing in the PwC Bermuda National and Open Optimist Championships over the Remembrance Day weekend. In the Great Sound, Bermudian Christian Ebbin defended his National Title in the Championship... Read more of this article
Fourteen Government Employees Honored
Fourteen public officers were recognised for “their efforts and impact in increasing the overall core values of Government at the Heroes Without a Cape reception.” A Government spokesperson said, “On 8 November, 2019, fourteen public officers were recognised for their efforts and impact in increasing the overall core values of Government... Read more of this article
Ascendant Group Announces 3rd Quarter Results
Ascendant Group – the parent company of BELCO – today [Nov 13] announced results for the third quarter of 2019, stating that “core earnings from operations, before corporate expenses, were $19.5 million or $2.05 per share compared to $22.9 million or $2.32 per share for the first nine months of 2018.” A spokesperson said, “Ascendant... Read more of this article
Ministry Supports Portuguese Documentary
Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo recently met with local film maker Milton Raposo to discuss his upcoming documentary FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda. “The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs supported the project by providing a grant to assist with the film, which depicts a comprehensive account of... Read more of this article
Consumer Price Index: Inflation Increased 0.3%
Consumers paid 1.5% more in August 2019 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI] and the level of inflation rose 0.3 percentage points from July 2019. This is according to the latest Consumer Price Index, which said, “Between July 2019 and August 2019, the average cost of goods and services... Read more of this article
Dockyard Seeks Outdoor Vendors For Next Year
Dockyard is looking for outdoor vendors for the next year’s summer and winter seasons. Six paved platform areas with water and electricity, between the three gazebos near the ferry stop, are available. West End Development Corporation’s Business Development Manager, Joanna Cranfield said: “These are highly sought after areas as they are extremely... Read more of this article
Senate: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Nov 13] and the Government Loans Amendment [No. 2] Act 2019, the Casino Gaming [Miscellaneous] Amendment Act 2019, the Incorporated Segregated Accounts Companies Act 2019, and the Misuse of Drugs [Hemp] Amendment Act 2019 are due for their second reading. Update: Live audio... Read more of this article
Video: Nov 13th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Low flying aircraft will be over island this month, Honda bike stolen from behind City Hall, Bermudian archaeologist Dr. Cathie Draycott urges locals to participate in survey, Bermuda celebrates its first ‘Purple Tuesday’, students organising Walkathon for Diabetes, Freemasons Fund donate to five charities, Zeiko Harris named “Defensive Player... Read more of this article
Two Injured In Scaur Hill Motorcycle Crash
A motorcyclist and his passenger were transported to hospital this morning [Nov 13] after crashing into a wall in Sandys and falling several feet to the shoreline below, according to police. A spokesperson said, “Around 1:15am Wednesday, November 13th police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and ambulance personnel were dispatched to a reported... Read more of this article
Motorcyclist Injured In Warwick Collision
Emergency services responded to a collision at the junction of Middle Road and Khyber Pass in Warwick tonight [Nov 12] involving a car and a motorcycle which resulted in the motorcyclist being injured and transported to hospital. BPS Corporate Communications Manager Gary Moreno said, “At around 8:59 p.m. Tuesday 12th November 2019, police and... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 12 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
Photos: ‘Support Public Schools’ Deliver Supplies
Support Public Schools Bermuda [SPS.bm] delivered over $40,000 worth of school supplies today [Nov 12] to several public primary schools. A spokesperson said, “We delivered over $40,000 worth of new supplies today as well as lots of secondhand supplies and will continue the mission tomorrow to the West End. “In our first year we caused over... Read more of this article
