Category: News
CARIFTA Swimmers Win Eleven More Medals
A fantastic performance came to an end for Bermuda’s swimmers at the CARIFTA Swimming Championships in Jamaica as they claimed 11 more medals on the final night of competition. Elan Daley won the 11-12 Girls 200m Backstroke Gold Medal with a time of 2:29.11, the 11-12 Girls 50m Freestyle Gold Medal was won by Daley who was clocked at 26.59, and... Read more of this article
Gibbons & Eggen To Perform At RIMS In Texas
Bermudians Gianluca Gibbons and Hannah Eggen, members of the LA-based soul/pop band HEЯITAGE, are heading out to the RIMS 2018 Annual Conference & Exhibition in mid-April. A spokesperson said, “Being both prodigious artists and natives from Bermuda they were kindly invited to perform at The Bermuda Reception which will take place on April... Read more of this article
Video: April 4th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Second legal challenge filed about same sex marriage, shark video goes viral, Khyri Smith-Williams denies the murder of Colford Ferguson, fatal boat collision trial date set for August, man charged with accessing child porn, Tyler Smith named flag bearer for Bermuda at Commonwealth Games, Bermuda to host the 2020 CARIFTA Games, Bathsheba Jones... Read more of this article
Premier: Dr. King Was “More Than A Dreamer”
Reflecting on and celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on this 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. King, Premier David Burt said “As we reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. King, let us view him as more than a dreamer. “Instead, embrace his life’s work and witness in its entirety. Heed his call to upend historic... Read more of this article
Recalling The Legacy Of Dr Martin Luther King
[Written by OBA Deputy Leader Leah Scott] “Wednesday, April 4, 2018, marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. While Dr King will always be remembered for his “I have a Dream” speech [March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963], he wrote many other speeches that are just as memorable. “The... Read more of this article
Video: CARIFTA Track Team Return Home
Members of the Bermuda CARIFTA track & field team arrived back in Bermuda this evening [April 3] with Minister of Social Development & Sports Michael Weeks and Minister of the Cabinet Office with Responsibility for Government Reform Lovitta Foggo on hand to congratulate the team on their performance. Team captain and high jumper Sakari... Read more of this article
Jones & Daley Awarded Scholarships By ILS
ILS [Bermuda] today announced Bermuda College students Bathsheba Jones and Khaleel Daley as the recipients of ILS Bermuda Scholarships enabling them to enrol in the Bermuda Insurance Institute ‘Career Pathways’ education initiative. Bathsheba Jones graduated from CedarBridge Academy in 2016 and is currently enrolled in the A.S. in Business Administration... Read more of this article
Court: Translation Issues With Czech Defendant
[Written by Don Burgess] It was a case of “Who is your lawyer?” as a man with limited English speaking skills was shown photos of various barristers in an effort to find out who was representing him. Josef Vleck, 47, from the Czech Republic, was allegedly caught with almost three kilograms of heroin, worth approximately $8.5 million in September... Read more of this article
Triathletes From 29 Nations To Compete In WTS
The world’s top professional triathletes who will race in Bermuda this month have been announced, with 54 male and 32 female professional athletes having registered from 29 different countries. The starting line up includes Bermuda’s Flora Duffy and Mario Mola, representing Spain, the female and male reigning World Champions in the prestigious... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: April 3 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
Minister Weeks Congratulates CARIFTA Athletes
Minister of Social Development & Sports Michael Weeks congratulated Bermuda’s swimmers on their “superb performance,” Sakari Famous for her medal win, and all of Bermuda’s CARIFTA athletes for their “hard work and gallant effort.” High jumper Sakari Famous won bronze at the CARIFTA Games in the Bahamas, and Minister... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Mayor Charles Gosling
Hamilton Mayor Charles Gosling is speaking with Bernews this afternoon [April 3], sitting down for a live interview with journalist Jeremy Deacon, and you can tune in and watch below. One hour live video replay below Related Stories Video: Interview With Minister Lovitta Foggo Video: Interview With Atherden & Scott Video: Interview With Minister... Read more of this article
