Category: News
Demco To Give Out Roses During Pride Parade
Local florists Demco will be handing out free rainbow roses to participants during tomorrow’s Pride Parade from their Church Street location in Hamilton, saying it is their way of showing support. The Parade is scheduled to get underway at 11.00am on Saturday from Victoria Park, and Demco staff will be handing out approximately 300 rainbow roses... Read more of this article
Casa Dos Açores Supports Pride Parade
Saying they are “proud to support equal rights,” the Casa dos Açores da Bermuda said they will be supporting Pride Bermuda, and will be selling Portuguese donuts and coffee at Victoria Park, with proceeds to benefit charity. “We are proud to support equal rights for all members of our community. Temos orgulho em apoiar direitos iguais... Read more of this article
Concordia Scholarship Awarded To Hereward Dill
Concordia Maritime [Bermuda] Limited has awarded the 2019 scholarship in the amount of $4,000.00 to Hereward Dill. “He will be attending Solent University in September and is enrolled in the BEng [Hons] Yacht & Powercraft Design. Hereward graduated from The Landing School with an Associate’s Degree in Marine Systems in May of this year.... Read more of this article
Clarien Bank Donates $10,000 To OutBermuda
Saying it is part of their “ongoing commitment to Diversity & Inclusion,” Clarien announced that it has donated $10,000 to OUTBermuda, a registered charity which supports the LGBTQ community in Bermuda. “Starting in October, the bank will introduce several new Diversity & Inclusion [D&I] initiatives internally to increase... Read more of this article
Bermuda Police Service To Support Labour Day
Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley confirmed that the Bermuda Police Service “will be supporting the annual Labour Day this Monday,” saying they will be present to ensure the safety of all, and also as “community partners to celebrate the significant achievements of those who have brought about change.” The Commissioner... Read more of this article
Future Leader Spotlight: McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett
This article is part 8 of an 8-part series featuring the experience of Bermuda’s Future Leaders at the Global Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Summer Program. McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett: ”Gone are the days when sexism will be tolerated. There’s absolutely no room for it. Let’s all do our part in making our world a fairer place for women.” Student... Read more of this article
Desta Zion Wilson In Britain’s Got Reggae
Bermudian musician and vocalist Desta Zion Wilson recently placed as runner up in Britain’s Got Reggae, a UK-based reggae competition. The competition encourages seasoned and unseasoned artists alike to get involved with reggae music. It is produced in collaboration with London Notting Hill Carnival Enterprises Trust, Rototom Festival Spain, One Love... Read more of this article
Video: August 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
QUEST to introduce new school to Bermuda, road sobriety checkpoints tonight, Terry Lister launches West Africa book, new airport terminal to have boarding bridges, BTA announces promotions & appointments, GDP increased 3.7%, and Boccia players compete in Parapan Games are some of the stories in this morning’s [August 30] Bernews Newsflash. ] The... Read more of this article
Somersfield Teachers Receive Tech Training
Somersfield Academy teachers took to the classroom yesterday [Aug 28] as students of Dr. Janette Hughes, professor, author and Canada Research Chair in Technology and Pedagogy at Ontario Tech University, formerly the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. A spokesperson said, “Together with teacher-colleague Laura Dobos of Ontario Tech’s... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: August 29 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
GDP Increased 3.7% In First Quarter Of 2019
Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert released the first quarter Quarterly Gross Domestic Product [GDP] publication from the Department of Statistics. The Minister explained, “After adjusting for inflation, the GDP in constant prices for the first quarter increased 3.7% “The growth in the first quarter was driven mostly by an increase... Read more of this article
Column: Labour Day: A Reminder of Solidarity
[Written by Glenn Fubler] On Labour Day 2018, while pushing a friend – Alvin Williams – in a wheelchair into a KEMH elevator, an acquaintance called out to me that he thought that I would be at Union Square at that time. His comment sparked the thought that assisting someone with their regular Dialysis treatment captured the essence of the spirit... Read more of this article
