Category: News
Photos & Video: Holiday Community Block Party
In celebration of the 170th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants in Bermuda, a series of events have been scheduled for this weekend, including the Portuguese Holiday Community Block Party held last night [Nov 2] on Reid Street. Sponsored by the Vasco da Gama Club, the evening kicked off at 6.00pm. The event featured the Portuguese... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Nov 3rd ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that ten students were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, Flora Duffy won her fifth XTERRA World Championship, the Bosom Buddies donated $71,253 to PALS, filmmaker Andrew Stevenson’s documentary won an award, and three nurses completed an asthma diploma course were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news,... Read more of this article
Azorean President Welcomed At Bermuda Airport
Earlier this afternoon [November 2], Deputy Premier Walter Roban welcomed His Excellency the President of the Regional Government of the Azores, Vasco Cordeiro to Bermuda. On hand at the L.F. Wade International Airport to greet President Cordiero were dozens of well wishers. President Cordeiro and a delegation from the Azores are visiting Bermuda to... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Bermuda International Dog Show
The Devil’s Isle All Breed Club 2019 Bermuda International Dog Shows got underway today [Nov 2] in the Main Ring at the Botanical Gardens. The two day event will continue tomorrow [Nov 3]. The 11-minute live video replay is below: These shows have been nominated as Qualifying shows for Crufts 2020. The qualifying dogs for each of the four shows will... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Children’s Reading Festival
The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated held their 20th Annual Children’s Reading Festival today [Nov 2] at Victoria Park in Hamilton. The 12-minute live video replay is below: The event aims to promote literacy by providing a free book to children from infants to P6. The day was filled with books, fun castles,... Read more of this article
Azores President Cordeiro Meets With Governor
The Governor was pleased to meet with His Excellency Mr Vasco Cordeiro, President of the Regional Government of the Azores earlier today [Nov 2]. “HE Mr Cordeiro is visiting Bermuda to celebrate the 170th anniversary of the first arrival of the Portuguese community in Bermuda. The Governor and His Excellency spoke, amongst other things, about... Read more of this article
Cycling: Conyers & Hopkins Win Gold In Cuba
Caitlin Conyers raced to victory in the women’s time trial cycling race on the iconic Malecon in Havana this morning [Nov 2], while Kaden Hopkins also claimed gold medals in the Elite and U23 categories. Setting a time which was over a minute faster than the second place finisher from Cuba, Conyers delivered a gold medal for Bermuda. In the men’s... Read more of this article
Minister Caines On Gang Violence Reduction
The Gang Violence Reduction Team “has been hard at work,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 1], with the Minister providing some “highlights, outputs and outcome data of programmes that were delivered during the summer and are now being expanded upon.” The Minister’s... Read more of this article
New Cruise Ship ‘Norwegian Encore’ To Debut
Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery of its newest ship this week — the ‘Norwegian Encore‘ — with the nearly 1,100-foot-long ship set to call on a number of destinations, including Bermuda. The Norwegian Encore will be the first ship in the company to be plastic bottle free when she debuts, with the company previously announcing... Read more of this article
Video: Nov 2nd Bernews Morning Newsflash
Jason Hayward will run for the PLP in the upcoming by-election, new cruise ship ‘Norwegian Encore’ to debut, temporary repurposing of TN Tatem facility, Commission of Inquiry members appointed, Island Trading donates $5,000 to AAD charity, Government launches IT Career Guide for students, and Portuguese holiday phone and social graphics are... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 1 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
Jason Hayward: PLP Candidate For By-Election
The PLP announced today that Senator Jason Hayward will be the PLP candidate for the by-election in Constituency 17 Pembroke Central. The by-election has been called due to the untimely death of MP Walton Brown, and is scheduled to take place on November 21st. Senator Hayward’s bio on the official Parliament website states, “Senator Jason... Read more of this article
