Category: News
Minister: Historical Significance Of Cup Match
“Bermuda can take pride in the fact that our Cup Match tradition has been sustained for well over a century,” Minister of Social Development and Sports Michael Weeks said, as he spoke about the historical importance and significance of Cup Match, in particular its connections to emancipation of slaves in Bermuda. Speaking in the House of... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘Extremely Saddened By This Tragedy’
“Extremely saddened by this tragedy,” said the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines, in the wake of last night’s shooting death. At around 10.00pm last night, two men on a motorcycle fired multiple gunshots in the area of Court and Elliot Street, resulting in the death of a 30-year-old man, while a 55-year-old man was injured.... Read more of this article
Man Arrested For ‘Suspicion Of Sexual Assault’
The police have confirmed that a 46-year-old man has been arrested “for suspicion of sexual assault offences on a female.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that a 46-year-old Paget man has been arrested for suspicion of sexual assault offences on a female which is alleged to have occurred on Saturday 21 July... Read more of this article
Video: July 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash
30-year-old man dies following shooting on Court Street, car lands upside down on beach after crashing through wall, man arrested after incident in Devonshire, man arrested for suspicion of sexual assault, PHC Foundation awards $45K in scholarships, 150 police officers will be deployed during Cup Match, regulatory framework for debt collection, Premier... Read more of this article
Shooting: BPS Confirm Death Of 30-Year-Old Man
[Updated: Police confirmed that a 30-year-old man has died, while a 55-year-old man is "being treated for non-life-threatening injuries" following a shooting on Court Street. Police also confirm that "someone has been taken into police custody in connection with this incident."] Police are on scene in the Court Street area and police tape is visible... Read more of this article
BDA Terminates Agreement With John Narraway
The Bermuda Business Development Agency confirmed they terminated their consultancy agreement with John Narraway, while the Government confirmed that Mr Narraway “stepped down” as the Chairman of the Fintech Business Development Working Group. “John Narraway is no longer working for the BDA. The agency terminated its consultancy agreement... Read more of this article
STEAM Academy Student Showcase Talents
The Department of Education Gifted and Talented Education Programme closed-out their four week summer camp with the Summer STEAM Academy showcase last evening at the Ruth Seaton James Centre. Minister Diallo Rabain attended the performance and gave opening remarks, saying that the “programme provides a fantastic opportunity for students to immerse... Read more of this article
13 Local Jobs Cut In Butterfield ‘Restructuring’
Butterfield has confirmed a “restructuring” has resulted in 23 jobs being lost, with thirteen of those in Bermuda. The other six jobs are in the Cayman Islands, while four are in Guernsey. “Customer services will not be impacted by the changes,” Butterfield said, with the company also noting that in calendar 2018, Butterfield... Read more of this article
Four Vendors Being Considered For Shelly Bay
Ashley Stephens of Ashley’s Lemonade is looking to expand her growing business in a proposed concession area at Shelly Bay Beach, the Bermuda Tourism Authority said. “We’d be a fresh squeeze lemonade stand at a beautiful beach,” Miss Stephens said. “With some newly added products that we hope to add once Ashley’s Lemonade is at Shelly... Read more of this article
150 Police, Stop & Search, CCTV, Checkpoints
Over the Cup Match weekend, there will be approximately 150 police officers deployed and they plan to do high visibility patrols and actively use Stop and Search powers, while roadside sobriety checkpoints will also be setup over the holiday and CCTV cameras will cover the grounds at SCC. This is according to Minister of National Security Wayne Caines... Read more of this article
Car Crashes Through Wall, Overturns On Beach
[Updated] Emergency service personnel are on scene following a collision in the Bailey’s Bay area this afternoon [July 27] in which a vehicle crashed through a wall, landing on the beach area below. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 12.58pm: Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “At 11.57am... Read more of this article
33-Year-Old Arrested For ‘Unlawful Wounding’
A 33-year-old man was arrested after an incident in Devonshire early this morning, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service responded to a report of an incident that took place on 3rd Avenue in Devonshire at 5:38am today [Friday]. “It appears that a 33-year-old male lawfully entered a residence on... Read more of this article
