Category: News
Butterfield Breaks Bermuda Marathon Record
Tyler Butterfield broke a 37-year-old Bermuda record on the final day of the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia while competing in the Men’s Marathon. Butterfield crossed the line 12th overall in a time of 2:26.29, with his time breaking Raymond Swan’s National Record time of 2:26.37, set back in April of 1981. Butterfield... Read more of this article
Packwood Home Unveils Portrait Of Lady Swan
On Monday, 2nd April, former Premier Sir John Swan was at the Packwood Home in Somerset to unveil a portrait of his late wife, Lady Jacqueline Swan, who was a member of the Home’s Board of Trustees for 25 years, serving with distinction as chairperson for most of that period. A spokesperson said, “The Packwood Home will be forever indebted... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday April 15th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Bermudian model Alize Bailey won the ‘Personal Style’ award at the Top Model UK and Worldwide Model Search Competition in London, ConnecTech is tackling the gender gap in tech, Annabelle Collins qualified for the FEI World Equestrian Games in North Carolina, Bright Brigade donated $2,000 to PHC, Bermuda was featured in the J.McLaughlin... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Bounce For Autism Fundraiser
Tomorrow’s Voices Autism Centre hosted their Bounce for Autism fundraising event today [April 14] at Police Field in Prospect. This year marks the 8th year of this event. The event featured lots of fun castles and water-slides, bouncy races and dance competitions throughout the day, keeping the whole family entertained, while also raising awareness... Read more of this article
Court: Driver Fined & Banned For 18 Months
A dangerous driver who overtook a police car has been banned from the roads for 18 months. Pierre Niklaus sped past the police vehicle on Harrington Sound Road at about 11.30am on February 13. The 30-year-old then drove right up behind a second motorist and after several aborted attempts overtook him too. He then slammed on his breaks forcing the other... Read more of this article
Video: April 14th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Car lands on side after collision in east end, 60-year-old man extricated after falling 25-feet down hole, man taken to hospital after second industrial accident in Southampton, Minister Caines tables Initial Coin Offering Legislation, One Communications advises of service interruptions to from April 16 to 18, Bermuda to host CUT Championships,... Read more of this article
Car Lands On Side After Collision In St George’s
[Updated with video] Yet another car crash has occurred, with the collision resulting in the car landing on its side this morning [April 14] in St George’s. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 8.11am: Live video replay of the car being removed Related Stories Photos & Video: Car Crashed... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: April 13 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
ICO: Initial Coin Offering Legislation Tabled
Today [Apr 13] the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines, tabled the Companies and Limited Liability Company [Initial Coin Offering] Act, with the Minister saying “we consider this to be landmark legislation for Bermuda.” The Government said, “Under the proposed Bill, an Initial Coin Offering [ICO] will be treated as a restricted... Read more of this article
Man Taken To KEMH After Falling Off Ladder
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to an industrial accident this morning [Apr 13] in Southampton, after a man fell off a 6 foot ladder. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At approximately 8:52am this morning, Friday, April 13, 2018, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of an industrial accident at the Viking Foods on Industrial... Read more of this article
Man Extricated After Falling Down Hole
[Updating] Emergency services responded to The Berkeley Institute this morning [April 13] where it appears a man fell in a hole and was unable to get out. It appears that all the students are fine, and the person who fell was a BTC worker. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, police and an ambulance are on scene. The scene has restricted access, hence... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Host C.U.T. Games In July
Hundreds of young athletes from across the Caribbean are gearing up to descend on Bermuda for a sporting championships in July, with between 300 – 400 competitors expected. The Caribbean Union of Teachers Students’ Track and Field and Swimming Championship [C.U.T. Games] is being hosted by the Island for the first time and has been organized... Read more of this article
