Category: News
Senate: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Nov 6] 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 first reading. Update: Live broadcast... Read more of this article
Video: Nov 6th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Sex offender Heman Viera to be released from prison on November 8, drugs & ammunition seized and man arrested, Digicel appoints Leslie Rans as new CEO, President Vasco Cordeiro concludes Bermuda visit, Dwayne Robinson to run for OBA in by-election, Bermuda National Gallery to showcase artwork by Azorean artist Tomaz Viera, Harbour Gold swimmers... Read more of this article
Column: Celebrating Emperor Haile Selassie I
[Written by Chris Famous] “Hail him without any apology. Hail His Imperial Majesty” – Burning Spear” “Look to the east for the crowning of a Black King” - Hon. Marcus Garvey On November 2nd, 1930 in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, Ras Tafari was crowned as His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie the first and his wife... Read more of this article
Bahá’ís Presentation To St George’s Mayor
As their contribution to the worldwide celebration to mark the 200th anniversary of the Birth of the Bab, Herald of the Baha’i Faith, representatives of the Bahá’ís of the East End was granted an audience with the Mayor of the Olde Towne, His Worship George Dowling III on Tuesday, October 29th. Mr. Leon Johnson together with June Saltus,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 5 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
Entrepreneurs Invited To ‘Inspire Bermuda’ Event
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is inviting visitor industry entrepreneurs to attend this week’s “Inspire Bermuda” event at Fairmont Southampton. Inspire Bermuda, happening November 8–9, brings together multicultural creatives and entrepreneurs from the United States and Bermuda. It is presented by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation... Read more of this article
President Cordeiro Concludes Bermuda Visit
President of the Regional Government of the Azores Vasco Cordeiro has concluded his visit to Bermuda. President Cordeiro and a delegation from the Azores visited the Island from November 2 – 5, to celebrate the 170th anniversary of the arrival of Portuguese immigrants to Bermuda, and over the weekend a number of events were held to recognize the... Read more of this article
Drugs & Ammunition Seized And Man Arrested
On Friday [Nov 1] police executed a search warrant at a Southampton residence, resulting in the seizure of illegal items, including 20 rounds of live ammunition as well as suspected diamorphine, suspected cannabis and cannabis resin; and a 26-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the matter. A police spokesperson said, “On Friday... Read more of this article
Youth Library Opens STEAM & Sensory Room
The Bermuda National Library has acquired new materials to open up the auditorium space at the Youth Library as a Sensory and STEAM Learning room. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Library [BNL] is pleased to announce the acquisition of new materials to open up the auditorium space at the Youth Library as a Sensory and STEAM Learning room. “The... Read more of this article
Universal Postal Remuneration System Changes
Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert provided an update on the recent developments within the Universal Postal Union [UPU] pertaining to the rates charged by countries for the handling of mail and parcels flowing through their postal services. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 1], Minister Furbert said, “As a backdrop... Read more of this article
Dwayne Robinson: OBA By-Election Candidate
[Updated with video] Senator Dwayne Robinson was today unveiled as the One Bermuda Alliance candidate for the by-election in Pembroke Central, Constituency 17. “I am enormously proud to be given the opportunity to serve the people of Pembroke Central,” said Mr Robinson, who has just returned from his honeymoon after getting married to his wife Reshay. “Mr... Read more of this article
Sex Offender Heman Viera To Be Released
Attorney General Kathy Lynn Simmons issued a public notice of the impending release of sex offender Heman Ledrew Viera, who will be released from Westgate on November 8th, 2019. Photo provided by the Ministry: A spokesperson said, “The Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, has today issued a public notice of the... Read more of this article
