Category: News
30 Minute Video: April 24 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: Gun Salute Celebrates New Royal Baby
This evening, the Royal Bermuda Regiment fired a Gun Salute to commemorate the Royal Birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third child. The royal baby, who was born yesterday, is fifth in line to the British throne, after grandfather Prince Charles, father Prince William and two siblings. The newest addition to the royal family is a younger... Read more of this article
Maps, Road Closures, Traffic Notices For Triathlon
In an effort to provide full information, the organisers of the upcoming MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda Festival Weekend released maps and information on the planned road closures and parking restrictions. A spokesperson said, “We hope this will help to make it clear that the only day the roads are closed for the event, is Saturday April 28th, from... Read more of this article
Woman Injured In Collision In Smiths
[Updated] As of 3.00pm this afternoon [April 24] traffic is being diverted in the Harrington Sound Road area following a collision. A police spokesperson said, “Police and first responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place on Harrington Sound Road in the area of Sommerall Road in Smiths at 1:57pm today [Tuesday]. “It... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: M-CORE Ambidextrous Games
[Updated with photos] The M-CORE School of Health was held their MD X Games this weekend at the National Sports Centre’s south field. In advance of the event, a spokesperson said, “The M-CORE School of Health has been working since August 2017 to develop a community event that focuses on ambidexterity. M-CORE is proud to announce the first ‘MD... Read more of this article
Happy Hour Is Back At Newstead Resort
Happy Hour is set to return at the Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa, with the resort set to begin hosting the weekly events on Friday, May 4, from 5-9 pm. Once a well known Happy Hour event, the resort said they are “looking forward to putting the fun back into Fridays with a weekly night of music, food, drink and revelry.” “The... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Ag Show At Botanical Gardens
This year’s Ag Show came to an end on Saturday [April 21] after three full days of people arriving at the Botanical Gardens to enjoy the wide array of exhibits, activities and events available at the annual event, which this year had the theme “Through The Ages”. The organisers previously announced through the generous sponsorship of AXIS... Read more of this article
May 1st Rally To Focus On Affordable Healthcare
May 1st marks International Workers’ Day, and the Bermuda Trade Union Congress [BTUC] is inviting all affiliate union members and citizens of Bermuda to join the BTUC at a rally and march starting from Victoria Park at 12pm. BTUC President Jason Hayward said, “On May 1, 2018, International Workers’ Day [May Day], the Bermuda Trade Union Congress... Read more of this article
Cooper Raises Concerns About Sentence
“We must ask whether this sentence truly reflect the value that we place on the welfare and safety of our children,” Coalition for the Protection of Children Chair Sheelagh Cooper said after a father was given a suspended prison sentence for dropping his baby out of a second-storey window. Last week Anthony Davis was sentenced to nine months... Read more of this article
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
