Category: News
Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session again on Friday [May 10] with statements on the Public Bus Service, Reviewing the Retirement Age – a Report of the Labour Advisory [LAC] Sub-Committee, the European Union Tax Listing, Streamlining Planning Processes, Westgate Work to Rule Update, the Bermuda Hospitals Board Annual Report... Read more of this article
Court: ‘Detaining Of Minor Plaintiff Was Unlawful’
The detaining of the minor Plaintiff was “unlawful,” the Court has ruled in regards to a legal case brought by a 15-year-old boy, who was represented by litigation guardian Tiffanne Thomas. The ruling by Assistant Justice Mark Pettingill said, “The application was brought on an urgent basis given the detention of the Plaintiff aged 15... Read more of this article
‘Requiem’ Selected For British Film Festival
[Updated] Alex Godfrey’s short documentary – Requiem – has been included in the official selection for the British Documentary Film Festival, screening at the Empire Cinema, Leicester Square in London this week. The documentary, which was filmed in Bermuda, explores the disappearance of sharks around Bermuda, and was shown here recently at the... Read more of this article
Column: Creating 5 Yr Action Plan For Retirement
[Written by Carla Seely] Start with your current financial situation, specifically pay attention to how you can start to maximize your income and begin to reduce your expenses. For a lot of people, planning for retirement normally starts about five years ahead of schedule. Below is a helpful guide on areas that you should focus on. [It is important... Read more of this article
Video: May 10th Bernews Morning Newsflash
George Dowling III defeats Kenneth Bascome by 363 to 129 votes to become the new Mayor of St George’s, Kayla Hollis and Laree Talbot awarded bursaries, cadet base in UK to be named in memory of Lyrico Steede, Chris Crumpler‘s book ‘How II Win’, Allied World donate 25 iPads to Dellwood, police advise people to ignore deceptive emails, House... Read more of this article
Dowling Wins St. George’s Mayoral Election
[Updated: George Dowling III defeated Kenneth Bascome by 363 to 129 votes to become the new Mayor of St George’s, while the seats that were contested in Hamilton saw the four incumbent Business Ratepayers Councillors retain their seats] Voters in both Hamilton and St George’s will head to the polls today [May 9] with the Municipal Elections... Read more of this article
Court: 60-Year-Old Man Denies Sexual Assault
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [May 9], a Sandys man was charged with sexual assault. The 60-year-old man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, denied intruding on the privacy of a woman and sexually assaulting the same woman. The defendant was ordered to have no contact with the complainant and was granted $5,000 with a like surety. He... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert: GDP Indicates ‘Positive Growth’
“The 2018 Fourth Quarter GDP in constant prices indicates that our economy has experienced a third straight quarter of positive growth,” Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said. Speaking at a press conference this afternoon, Minister Furbert said, “Last week I reported the results from the 2018 4th Quarter Bulletin of Statistics... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: May 9 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
Bill For Healthcare Cost Reform To Be Tabled
[Updated with PDF] “We will deliver what we promised,” said Premier David Burt today, adding that the Bill to “initiate the first phase of the healthcare cost reform will be tabled on Friday when the House returns.” “We promised to bring down the cost of living for Bermudians and that includes the cost of healthcare. The Minister of Health... Read more of this article
Information Session Held On Medicinal Cannabis
North Shore Medical & Aesthetics Center [NMAC] held a public information session on medicinal cannabis with guest speaker Dr. Debra Kimless, who said she was “grateful and impressed by the people of Bermuda who attended the lecture. ” Dr. Kyjuan Brown said, “On behalf of North Shore Medical & Aesthetics Center, I would like to... Read more of this article
Video: International Nurses Day Proclamation
[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Nursing Association [BNA] is holding their International Nurses Day proclamation this afternoon [May 9], with those scheduled to be in attendance including Mayor of Hamilton Charles Gosling, 2019 Nurse of the Year Janice Mullings George, Minister of Health Kim Wilson, Mr. Godfrey Nichols, and Mrs. Renee Faulcon. We... Read more of this article
