Category: News
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
Simons: Errors Handling Commissioner Position
“The challenges and errors recently experienced with the handling of the former Commissioner of Education speaks to the quality of leadership,” Shadow Minister of Education Cole Simons said, adding that “the Minister of Education must come forward with a statement.” Mr Simons comments pertain to the situation with Dr. Freddie... Read more of this article
Hammerhead Shark ‘Visits’ White Horse Pub
[Written by Don Burgess] A video of a hammerhead shark outside of the White Horse Pub & Restaurant has gone viral. At around 3 pm on Friday, a hammerhead shark was seen along the bridge to Ordnance Island. A quick-thinking jetski instructor from KS Watersports filmed the shark swimming just below the surface of the water. He shared that with Chris... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw the police confirm the death of a 62-year-old UK visitor Trevor Stuart Darks, the CONCACAF U17 women’s football tournament cancelled due to civil unrest in Nicaragua, the Ag Show conclude, the CedarBridge fashion show, Butterfield Bermuda Grand Prix cycling event, CedarBridge Pet Pageant, and various other community and sporting... Read more of this article
Photos: Bobby Lambe’s 431lb Bluefin Tuna Catch
[Updated with video] Crowds gathered at Robinson’s Marina in Somerset this afternoon [April 22] to get a glimpse at the latest catch of a bluefin tuna. Captain Bobby Lambe hooked the 431.1lb tuna at around 7.30am this morning on the fishing boat ‘Last Chance’ and it took until 2.30pm this afternoon before it was finally landed on the... Read more of this article
