Category: News
Motorcycle & Car Collision In Paget
There was a collision involving a motorcycle and a motor car near the junction of South Road and Inglewood in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a motor car near the junction of South Road and Inglewood, Paget. “The motorcycle rider has been taken to hospital with what a... Read more of this article
Rahzir Smith-Jones Scores Hat-trick In Win
Rahzir Smith-Jones continued his scintillating goal-scoring form after hitting a hat-trick in Binfield’s 3-1 win away to Sutton Common Rovers in the Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One today [February 7]. The forward, who has netted ten goals in his last ten matches, opened the scoring in the fourteenth minute before adding his... Read more of this article
Police Investigate Reports Of Gunshot
The police are investigating a report of a gunshot in Pembroke yesterday. A police spokesperson said, “Between 9:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025, police received reports of a gunshot heard in the area of Clarence Dale Road, Pembroke. “Officers attended and conducted a search of the area, however, there was no evidence... Read more of this article
New Trial Bus Route To Include Gates Fort
The Department of Public Transportation announced a “new trial bus route that will include Gates Fort at the easternmost tip of the island, along Cut Road, overlooking the entrance to St. George’s Harbour.” A Government spokesperson said, “The trial will be an addition to an existing route and will operate every weekday from... Read more of this article
Bermuda Is Love ‘Revolutionary Love’ Campaign
This February, Bermuda Is Love has launched the #RevolutionaryLove Campaign, an “urgent call to action for individuals, communities, and institutions to embrace love as a radical, transformative force capable of reshaping our world.” A spokesperson said, “Grounded in the belief that all revolutions are rooted in love, this campaign... Read more of this article
Column: Lightbourne On Women, Election, More
[Opinion column written by PLP Candidate Alexa Lightbourne] Throughout history, women have been the bedrock of our communities, their strength and unwavering determination shaping our society in profound ways. The Progressive Labour Party women have been instrumental from the party’s inception to the present day. Their contributions are woven... Read more of this article
Video: February 7th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Progressive Labour Party Election Platform Launch, One Bermuda Alliance statement on PLP’s Platform release, OBA’s Douglas De Couto on cost of living, CPA honors four with FCPA designation, Minister Michael Weeks addresses CCTV concerns, Attorney General and Minister of Justice Senator Kim Wilkerson visits Westgate Correctional Facility, independent... Read more of this article
Video: PLP Election Platform Launch
[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is hosting an Election Platform Launch event this evening [Feb 6]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 8.57pm: A spokesperson said, “This election is about the future. You deserve a detailed plan and clear vision for where we seek to take the... Read more of this article
OBA Statement On PLP’s Platform Release
[Updated] “For the third consecutive election, the PLP has chosen to release its platform late in the evening—an apparent attempt to avoid scrutiny and limit public discussion before media deadlines,” the OBA said this evening [Feb 6]. “We know the PLP playbook,” said OBA candidate Robert King for constituency 10, Smith’s North.... Read more of this article
Minister Visits Westgate Correctional Facility
“This visit has been eye-opening,” said Attorney General and Minister of Justice Senator Kim Wilkerson. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister recently conducted her maiden tour of Westgate Correctional Facility, accompanied by her Senate colleague Arianna Hodgson, as well as Acting Assistant Commissioner of Corrections Gladwin... Read more of this article
Independent Kameron Fox Withdraws From C3
Independent candidate Kameron Fox has officially withdrawn from the 2025 General Election, which means there are now 109 candidates. A Government spokesperson said, “As a reminder, the General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025. “And today the Parliamentary Registrar confirmed that Mr. Kameron Fox, the independent candidate... Read more of this article
Students Build Custom Chairs For Preschools
CedarBridge Academy students embarked on a creative project, designing and creating custom toddler chairs for local preschools. A Government spokesperson said, “Through their Signature Learning Program [SLP] courses, students at CedarBridge Academy are learning more than academics. Signature Learning Programs blend academics with real-world, project-based... Read more of this article
