Category: News
37 People Certified As Guest Room Attendants
Thirty-seven people, who successfully completed a Guest Room Attendant Program – a joint initiative of the Bermuda Hospitality Institute [BHI], Ministry of Education and Workforce Development, Department of Financial Assistance and Ministry of Economic Development and Tourism – were awarded certificates and pins at a special presentation. Held... Read more of this article
Minister: Majority Of Team Have Left Nicaragua
Michael Weeks, Minister responsible for Sports, provided an update on the Bermuda Under 17 Women’s Football Team who were in Nicaragua for the Concacaf Tournament, which was cancelled due to security concerns, with the Minister saying the team is safe, and the majority have now left Nicaragua. This follows days of deadly rioting in Nicaragua,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Scout Association Holds Annual Parade
The Bermuda Scout Association celebrated the patron saint of scouting this past Sunday [April 22] at their annual St. George’s Day Parade. A spokesperson said, “The parade saw the Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorers, Girl Guides and Brownies march from City Hall to St. Theresa’s Catholic Cathedral where they participated in a commemorative service.... Read more of this article
Video: April 24th Bernews Morning Newsflash
The matter between the Government and Dr. Freddie Evans “has been settled,” a gun salute will be held to commemorate the Royal Birth, young athletes to feature in ITU World Triathlon Series Opening Ceremony on Thursday, ‘Norwegian Jade’ cruise ship disembarks sick passenger, annual Peppercorn Ceremony held, Ministry will be issuing notices... Read more of this article
Gun Salute To Mark The New Royal Baby
[Updated] Governor John Rankin has “commanded that a Gun Salute [GS] be fired to commemorate the Royal Birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third child,” the Government confirmed this evening. “The salute will take place on Tuesday, 24 April 2018 at Albouy’s Point. “The Gun Salute will involve the firing of a single... Read more of this article
Dr Freddie Evans & Govt Matter Now ‘Settled’
The “matter” between the Bermuda Government and Dr. Freddie Evans “has been settled without recourse to a costly trial,” the Government said today, and Dr. Evans will take up a new post in the Department of Youth, Sports and Recreation. The circumstances surrounding Dr. Evans’ removal as Commissioner of Education last year... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: April 23 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
Video: Cruise Ship Disembarks Sick Passenger
[Updated with video] The ‘Norwegian Jade’ cruise ship is due off the east end of Bermuda at 7.00pm this evening [April 23] to evacuate a critically ill 73-year-old male passenger. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “The Bahamas flagged cruise ship ‘Norwegian Jade’, is due off the east end of Bermuda at 7pm this evening,... Read more of this article
Opening Ceremony For Triathlon On Thursday
The Opening Ceremony for the ITU World Triathlon Series in Bermuda will feature young people from across the island in the lead up to the sporting event that organisers said has attracted more than 600 athletes from 33 countries. “The Opening Ceremony is a salute to all of Bermuda’s young sports stars, recognising that great achievement is... Read more of this article
Notices To Be Issued: Overhanging Vegetation
The Ministry of Public Works will soon be issuing notices to “residents whose overhanging vegetation poses a hazard to motorists and pedestrians,” and “if residents fail to adhere to the notice, Ministry personnel will conduct the work at the property owner’s expense.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Annual Peppercorn Ceremony
[Updated with photos] Following a tradition that began over 200 years ago, the annual Peppercorn Ceremony is taking place in St George’s this morning [April 23] and you can tune in and watch live below. The King’s Square ceremony requires the Governor to accept the annual peppercorn ‘rent’ paid by Freemasons for use of the State House. Live... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Julia Donaldson Visits Saltus
It was a family affair when best-selling children’s author Julia Donaldson visited Saltus Lower Primary Department. Watching as Ms. Donaldson helped to act out scenes from The Gruffalo for an audience of students was her aunt, Mary Hopkins – a former head teacher at the school. Jeanne Bean, Director of Saltus Lower Primary, said: “The school was... Read more of this article
