Category: News
Tawanna Wedderburn Takes Legal Action
The former CEO of the Bermuda Health Council Tawanna Wedderburn has confirmed that she will be taking legal action over her ‘separation’ from the Council. In December of last year, the Bermuda Health Council confirmed the “separation of employment” between the Council and Mrs Wedderburn. Mrs Wedderburn said, “On 11th March 2019... Read more of this article
EU Announce Bermuda Added To ‘Tax Blacklist’
[Updating] Summary: EU announced that Bermuda has been added to the list of ‘non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes’ EU also added Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu, and there are now 15 jurisdictions on the list EU stated, “Bermuda facilitates offshore structures and arrangements... Read more of this article
Bluck’s Store Final Inventory Sale Starts Today
[Updated] The Bluck’s store — which is closing after 175 years in business — will be hosting a “Final Inventory Sale” starting today [March 12] at 2.00pm. The event poster says, “Join us at Bluck’s on Front Street for the inventory clearance sale taking place this week. This is your final opportunity to purchase fine china, crystal... Read more of this article
International Gymnasts To Compete In Challenge
The Bermuda Gymnastics Association is set to host its 9th annual Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge [BIGC] at the National Training Center in St. David’s on Saturday, 16th March. Competition kicks off at 8:00 a.m. and runs into the late afternoon, with last competition flight starting at 4:30 p.m. A total of 117 athletes from Bermuda, Barbados,... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Youth Chess Championships
A record turnout of 22 young players from across Bermuda’s schools recently battled it out at the Bermuda Youth Chess Championships at the Elbow Beach Hotel. The event was hosted by the Bermuda Chess Association [BCA] and the winners in the respective categories were as follows: Under 8 champion: Dylan Flanagan Under 10 Champion: Ocean Simmons Under... Read more of this article
Minister Attends Women In Sports Banquet
On Friday evening the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo attended the Women in Sports Banquet at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club, which was hosted by the Bermuda Olympic Association. Minister Foggo delivered welcome remarks at the event which had the theme, “Be the Champions of your Life”. “This... Read more of this article
Tsunami Exercise Scheduled For Thursday
The Minister of National Security Wayne Caines has advised the public that Bermuda will join localities in the Caribbean as a participant in a tsunami response exercise on Thursday [March 14] titled Caribe Wave 19. The purpose of this exercise is to assess and improve communication plans and coordination throughout the region. It will test communications... Read more of this article
Video: March 12th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Condolences expressed after local resident Paul Njoroge loses five family members in a plane crash, reports suggest the EU might add Bermuda to their ‘blacklist’, Education Ministry hosts ‘Fathers Speak’ event, new bus schedule to start on March 18, “Fuelling 4 a Cause” donates $31,000 to charity, six people working as advisers/consultants... Read more of this article
Court: 27-Year-Old Man Denies Sexual Assault
[Written by Don Burgess] A 27-year-old man denied a count of sexual assault that allegedly occurred last month. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman on February 14, 2019 in Southampton, and he is also charged with sexually assaulting the same woman on another date. The 27-year-old also... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: March 11 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
Report: EU To Add Bermuda To ‘Tax Blacklist’
[Updated] The European Union is reportedly set to add Bermuda to their blacklist on Tuesday, according to a report today [March 11] from Reuters, while Bloomberg is reporting that “the United Arab Emirates, Bermuda, and several other jurisdictions are holding last-minute negotiations with the European Union to avoid being added to the bloc’s... Read more of this article
Condolences Expressed After Tragic Plane Crash
Condolences are being expressed for local resident Paul Njoroge whose family were tragically killed in the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash, with Mr Njoroge’s wife, three small children and mother in law all on the flight that crashed on Sunday. The Ethiopian Airlines jet crashed shortly after take-off from Addis Ababa, killing all on board. The... Read more of this article
