Category: News
Video: Sunday June 24th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Athene Life Re donated nearly 100 laptops to schools, the NovelTea collection by Kelsea Williams will be showcased in New York, Tashel Bean is set to launch a new Bermuda animated series about loquat hunters, and Horseshoe Bay Beach was ranked the third most Instagrammed beach in the world were all some of the positive news stories from the... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon
The 30th annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon and Carnival was held under great weather conditions today [June 23] at Clearwater Beach in St. David’s. The 45-minute live video replay is below: This year, Clarien Iron Kids partnered with the Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Olympic Day. The Bermuda Olympic Association... Read more of this article
MPs Pass Bill To Abolish Regiment Conscription
The Defence Amendment Act 2018 — which seeks to abolish conscription — passed in the House of Assembly last night. In delivering a brief in advance of the debate, Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, “This Government promised to end conscription in the Royal Bermuda Regiment within its first legislative session. This Bill... Read more of this article
Bermuda Heroes Weekend Says ‘Thank You’
The BHW team expressed their gratitude to the patrons and sponsors of the Bermuda Heroes Weekend, saying, “this would not have been remotely possible without each and every one of you.” A BHW spokesperson said, “Sweet exhaustion has set in and the BHW Ltd. team is in total recovery mode. However, we cannot be at complete rest until... Read more of this article
RA: ‘Smart Meters In Bermuda Considered Safe’
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda released the findings of its independent assessment of BELCO smart meters, saying that the “test results show that smart meters used in Bermuda are considered safe for general population.” “The Authority tested radio frequency [RF] radiation emissions against the standards for Maximum Permissible... Read more of this article
Usain Bolt ‘Excited’ To Meet Local Athletes
Superstar sprinter Usain Bolt will be visiting the island this Tuesday [June 26], where he is set to meet with local athletes in the morning, and then sign autographs and pose for photos with customers at the Digicel store on Church Street between 12.45 and 1.45pm. The world’s fastest man is returning to the place where lighting first stuck when... Read more of this article
Bermuda Ombudsman’s Annual Report Available
Victoria Pearman, Ombudsman for Bermuda, has submitted her Annual Report for 2017 to the Speaker of the House of Assembly in accordance with her statutory duty under the Ombudsman Act 2004. The Report was tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday, and is available to the public. The Ombudsman’s office said the report is “structured around... Read more of this article
Video: June 23rd Bernews Morning Newsflash
Bill to end conscription passes in House, ten Cedarbridge students complete career development programme, new category of residential units will be created, Road Sobriety Checkpoints Bill tabled, 24 athletes will represent Bermuda at CAC Games, bus operators work to rule has been lifted effective immediately, MP Moniz said Minister of Public... Read more of this article
Husband & Wife Win Bermuda Chess Titles
Mark Flanagan triumphed in the Bermuda Chess Championships 2018, clinching the title Bermuda Chess Champion 2018, with a score of 6/7 points. The tournament included 18 players and took place over 7 weeks, and the runners up were Moses Mufandaedza and Sergey Goncharov, on 5.5 and 5 respectively. Mark’s wife, Yasmin Flanagan, won the title of... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 22 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
BIU President: “Work To Rule” Has Been Lifted
[Updated] Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert confirmed that the “work to rule at the Department of Public Transportation has been lifted effective immediately.” The bus operators started work to rule last Friday, saying there were 10 to 12 issues that need resolving, and last Thursday they were able to negotiate on a... Read more of this article
Bermuda Awarded Best Weekend Destination
Bermuda was recently awarded the Best Weekend Destination in World by readers of Global Traveler magazine. “The Global Traveler magazine has 300,000 readers and connects with U.S. based frequent, affluent, international travelers. Bermuda was recognized during the sixth annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. Each year, Global... Read more of this article
