Category: News
Armed Robbery At Just Rite In Pembroke
Police responded to an armed robbery that took place at Just Rite on Marsh Folly Road in Pembroke this afternoon, with a man “given an undisclosed amount of money” after he “brandished what appeared to be a firearm.” A Police spokesperson said, “Police responded to a report of an armed robbery that took at Just Rite on... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: April 5 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: CNN Interview Zakiya Johnson Lord
OUTBermuda’s Zakiya Johnson Lord recently appeared on the CNN programme ‘Quest Means Business’, discussing the organisation’s lawsuit challenging the Domestic Partnership Act. OUTBermuda and Maryellen Jackson filed legal action in the Bermuda Supreme Court seeking an order declaring that provisions that “have the effect of... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Half Marathon Registration To Open
The Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby will take place at 9am on Friday, May 25, marking the start of a new era, as Bermuda Day will now fall on the last Friday every year. Coming out of the West, the Premier David Burt, will serve as the official starter and registration will open Monday, April 9. Derby Committee President, Dr Gina Tucker said, “The... Read more of this article
Willowbank Offer ‘Budget Friendly Family Resort’
The recently renovated Willowbank Resort has announced that it is rebranding as a “budget friendly family resort.” A spokesperson said, “Willowbank Resort, a recently renovated waterfront property with 50 guest rooms, spacious lounges, conference center, recreation grounds, pool and magnificent beaches, nestled on six acres in Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Fishing In Seasonally Protected Areas Prohibited
The Ministry of Home Affairs is reminding commercial and recreational fishers, that fishing in the Seasonally Protected Areas — also known as the “Hind Grounds” and “Grouper Grounds” — will be prohibited from 15 April to 14 August 2018 in order to protect spawning Red Hinds and Black Groupers. “It should also be noted that... Read more of this article
Bermuda Turtle Project Celebrating 50 Years
The Bermuda Turtle Project [BTP] said they are “excited to be kicking-off our 50th celebrations in conjunction with the Bermuda Post Office release of a First Day Cover stamp issue featuring sea turtles of Bermuda and our 50 years of work.” “Collaborating with the Stamp Design Advisory Committee has been a pleasure and we are confident... Read more of this article
Berkeleyite Wade Family: Nadia, Nasir & Nadir
In celebration of the school’s 120th anniversary, the Berkeley Institute Anniversary Celebration Committee is shining a spotlight on its alumni, with the thirteenth profile highlighting Dr. Nadia Wade, Class of 1995, Green House, Nasir Rico Wade, Class of 2000, Green House, and Nadir Wade, Class of 2000, Green House. What does it mean to you to... Read more of this article
Photos: Flora Duffy Wins Gold At Commonwealth
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy entered the Commonwealth Games as the medal favourite, and delivered on all expectations, defeating the world class field to capture the Commonwealth Games gold medal. Duffy broke away on the run, and grabbed a Bermuda flag from the crowd as she approached the finish line where her winning time of 56.50 earned her Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Video: April 5th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Flora Duffy wins the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, Shanna Hollis designs featured in Footwear News, Gianluca Gibbons & Hannah Eggen to perform at RIMS, Regiment inviting young musicians to join their band for the summer, Bermuda insurance experts to speak at RIMS, and medal winning CARIFTA swimming team arrives back in Bermuda are... Read more of this article
Video: CARIFTA Swimmers Win 32 Medals
The Bermuda CARIFTA Swimming Championship team arrived back home tonight [April 4] with every member wearing medals and being greeted at the airport by friends, family and Minister of the Cabinet Office with Responsibility for Government Reform Lovitta Foggo on hand to congratulate the team on their performance. The 11-minute live video replay is below: The... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Wins Gold At Commonwealth Games!
[Updated] Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has done it again, putting on a first class performance to claim the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Australia this evening. She entered the Games as the medal favourite and delivered this evening, defeating the world class field to capture the Commonwealth gold medal. The 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland... Read more of this article
