Category: News
Ministry Thanks Teachers For Their Dedication
“If you can read this sentence, thank a teacher,” said the Minister of Education Diallo Rabain, with the Ministry of Education saying they wish to “extend their appreciation to all Bermuda teachers in honour of this year’s National Teacher Appreciation Week.” The Ministry thanked “educators for the critical role they play... Read more of this article
BTA Release First Quarter Tourism Statistics
Leisure air visitor spending and leisure air visitor arrivals were down by single-digit percentages year-over-year, according to new Bermuda Tourism Authority data released today, marking the first down quarter for leisure air visitor spending and arrivals since the fourth quarter of 2015. The BTA said, “Bermuda’s tourism industry in the first... Read more of this article
Conyers-Steede Named NBSA Executive Director
The Board of Directors announced the selection of Kjeld-Mizpah Conyers-Steede as its new Executive Director of the New Brunswick Student Alliance [NBSA] in Canada. Conyers-Steede began his term on Thursday, May 2nd, 2019. “It has been a dream of mine to work alongside passionate student leaders who are eager to influence the Post-Secondary Education... Read more of this article
Society For Blind Rebranded To ‘Vision Bermuda’
‘The Bermuda Society for the Blind’ have rebranded and will now operate under the name ‘Vision Bermuda’. The shift comes to more accurately reflect the services now being offered to those whose vision loss impacts every aspect of their life, according to a spokesperson. The spokesperson said, “The charity will continue to provide... Read more of this article
No Parking At Albuoys Point Due To Construction
The City of Hamilton is advising the public that there will be no parking allowed at Albuoy’s Point or anywhere along Point Pleasant Road [entrance to Albuoy’s Point] due to major construction that started this week at Point House, #6 Front Street, the former home of the headquarters of the Bank of Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “There will... Read more of this article
Video: Panel Discussion With Prison Officers
Bernews will be hosting a News & Views panel discussion at around 9am today [May 8] with Timothy Seon and negotiator Thad Hollis set to discuss issues concerning the Prison Officers Association. The panelists will be discussing the matter with journalist Don Burgess, and we will update this article with the live video at around noon today, or... Read more of this article
Court: Man Admits Dangerous Driving In UK
A Bermudian man has reportedly been banned from the roads in England after he “roared” around at 80mph and “ignored stop signs,” according to a report in the Nottingham Post. The report said, “A Mercedes driver was banned from the roads after a court heard that he roared round Bestwood Park at 80mph one night. “City magistrates... Read more of this article
Zeeko Johnstone: ‘Once In A Lifetime Experience’
[Written by Zeeko Johnstone] I am a Mechanical Engineer Trainee with The Ministry of Public Works. After graduating from CedarBridge Academy in 2011, I began my long but fulfilling journey to becoming an engineer. During that time, I won multiple scholarships and summer employment opportunities with the Bermuda Electric Light Company where I had the... Read more of this article
Video: May 8th Bernews Morning Newsflash
‘Once in a lifetime experience’ for Zeeko Johnstone, Education Minister congratulates MATE participants, BHB and Johns Hopkins clinical affiliation, panel discussion with Prison Officers Association, Dr. Ewart Brown said they will appeal, working group aiming to make island accessible to people with disabilities, and the costs of healthcare... Read more of this article
Sailing: Price Leads After First Day Of Gold Cup
An active first day of racing at the 69th Argo Group Gold Cup saw 36 matches completed across nine flights of racing and led to a first-timer holding the Day 1 lead. Harry Price of Australia, the 23-year-old debutante who was the 2017 Youth match racing world champion, leads the regatta with 5 points from six races. He stands tied with grizzled veteran... Read more of this article
Kempe: Addressing Real Costs Of Healthcare
“Without fixing the underlying cost drivers no amount of pooling or funding acrobatics will halt the rising tide of healthcare costs,” OBA Shadow Finance Minister Nick Kempe said. Senator Kempe said, “On June 1, there will be a fundamental change to how services at the hospital will be funded. Whilst we have yet to see any draft legislation with... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: May 7 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
