Category: News
BHB To Light Up Green For Mental Health
The Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, in collaboration with King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, will illuminate the Acute Care Wing entrance with a soft green light starting Friday evening. The management and staff of the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute are urging the public again this year to be mindful of their mental health particularly in this holiday... Read more of this article
Take Five Has Donated A Total Of 5,000 Meals
Take Five Catering has now donated a total of 5000 meals to those in need, with the company noting ”reaching this milestone of 5000 meals is not just a number; it represents our ongoing dedication to supporting our community and standing together in times of need.” A spokesperson said, “As the world continues to navigate the challenges... Read more of this article
Join National Certification & Apprenticeship Board
The Ministry of Economy and Labour invites members of the public to express an interest in joining the National Certification and Apprenticeship Board. A Government spokesperson said, “As outlined by the Minister of Economy and Labour during his remarks to the house on 22 September 2023 regarding the amendments to the National Training Board Act... Read more of this article
Local Filmmaker To Screen Whales Films
[Written by Stephen Wright] Whale researcher Andrew Stevenson will screen his two award-winning documentaries, ‘Where the Whales Sing’ and ‘The Secret Lives of the Humpbacks’ at the Speciality Cinema and Grill in Hamilton on Monday [December 4]. It will be the first time both documentaries are screened back-to-back, starting at 6.30 pm, with... Read more of this article
Senate: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with live audio] The Senate is scheduled to be in session tomorrow [Nov 29], and statements on the Order Paper are the Office of Project Management and Procurement Annual Report 2022 and the Nurturing Our Nation: Annual Parenting Expo and a number of Parliamentary Questions are also scheduled. Update: Live audio stream of the morning session: The... Read more of this article
Video: Nov 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Premier David Burt and Deputy Premier Walter Roban to attend COP28, Ligaya Sanchez-Wilson called to The Bar, MarketPlace Christmas Parade: Dancers, RBR, Santa, Gombeys & more, the BioQuest aims to help Biodiversity Conservation, Gershon Gibbons appointed as Social Insurance Director and Wallpaper Wednesday features medals and Jessica Lewis are some... Read more of this article
Parade: Dancers, RBR, Santa, Gombeys & More
The MarketPlace Christmas Parade this Sunday [Dec 3] will include Santa’s elves, Sparky the fire dog, dance groups, local bands, the Bermuda Regiment, PHC majorettes, Santa Claus, the Gombeys and more. A spokesperson said, “Thousands of Bermuda spectators are expected to line the streets of the City of Hamilton to watch Santa’s elves, Sparky... Read more of this article
Gibbons Appointed As Social Insurance Director
Gershon Gibbons has been appointed as the Director of Social Insurance. A Government spokesperson said, “The Head of the Public Service Cherie Whitter announced the appointment of Gershon Gibbons as the Director of Social Insurance. “As the Director of Social Insurance, Mr. Gibbons will work under the direction of the Financial Secretary.... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 28 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: Nov 29... Read more of this article
Ligaya Sanchez-Wilson Called To The Bar
Ligaya Sanchez-Wilson has been called to the Bermuda Bar, noting that she is ”thrilled to officially join the esteemed legal community of Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Appleby is pleased to announce Associate Ligaya Sanchez-Wilson was called to the Bermuda Bar on 20 October, 2023 before Chief Justice Narinder Hargun. “Ligaya,... Read more of this article
Premier & Deputy Premier To Attend COP28
Premier David Burt and Deputy Premier Walter Roban will attend the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, will join Overseas Territories [OT] leaders and other Heads of State in the United Arab Emirates [UAE] this week for... Read more of this article
BioQuest Aims To Help Biodiversity Conservation
BioQuest, powered by CariGenetics, officially launched on the 25th of November, marking a “significant step forward in Bermuda’s biodiversity conservation efforts.” A spokesperson said, “BioQuest is a new, innovative philanthropic NGO focused on biodiversity conservation using genomics, starting with Bermuda’s signature species,... Read more of this article
Culture Department Survey On Maker Spaces
The Department of Culture is undertaking a public consultation about the Throne Speech initiative on ‘creative maker spaces,’ and people are encouraged to fill out an online survey. In a post on X, the Department of Culture said, “Calling all creatives! Please fill in this quick online survey to help us plan Creatives Maker Spaces... Read more of this article
Regiment Hosts Open House At Warwick Camp
The Royal Bermuda Regiment hosted an Open House at Warwick Camp to showcase its varied work and provide information about opportunities within the Regiment. A spokesperson said, “From a teenager fresh out of high school to a father of young children who runs an investment management company, excitement was generated among visitors to Warwick Camp... Read more of this article
BNT People & Parishes Student Art Winners
The Bermuda National Trust announced the winners of its 2023 Student Art Competition, themed ‘Bermuda People & Parishes,’ sponsored by SOMPO International. A spokesperson said, “Over 200 pieces of artwork were submitted from primary, middle and senior school students across the island. Initial judging was by artists Jahbarri Wilson,... Read more of this article
Ahmani’s Cookie’s Available On BermudAir
Delicious chocolate chip cookies baked fresh by Ahmani’s Cookie Company are now available as part of the inflight food and beverage offerings with BermudAir. The Bermudian-based airline has partnered with the local food supplier, run by local entrepreneur Ahmani Peets, who bakes cookies and cakes with his father, Anthony Peets. Ahmani Peets launched... Read more of this article
