Category: News
Video: Dec 14th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Senate approves Domestic Partnership Bill which will replace same sex marriage with domestic partnerships, Senate also approves the Cannabis Decriminalization and Casino Gaming Amendment Bills, BTA Board says that Bermuda’s laws are “outside their remit”, Tourism Minister said Mr Dallas’ statement was “done without... Read more of this article
Senate Passes Cannabis Decriminalisation Bill
After passing in the House of Assembly, the Bill to remove criminal sanctions for possessing under 7 grams of cannabis passed in the Senate today [Dec 13] with support from all sides. The Bill — officially titled the Misuse of Drugs [Decriminalisation of Cannabis] Amendment Act 2017 — states, ”This Bill amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972... Read more of this article
Senate Approves Domestic Partnership Bill
[Updated] The Domestic Partnerships Act has passed in the Senate, with the legislation to replace same-sex marriages with a domestic partnership being approved by an 8 – 3 margin. The Domestic Partnerships Act passed in the House of Assembly late on Friday night, and headed to the 11-member Senate, where the five Government Senators, three Opposition... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Dec 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
Live Updates: Senators Voting On Multiple Bills
[Updating] The Senate is in session today [Dec 13], and a number of Bills are listed on the official Order of Business, including the Domestic Partnerships Act, the Casino Gaming Amendment, and the Cannabis Decriminalisation Bill. All three Bills have already passed in the House and now head to the 11-member Senate, where the five Government Senators,... Read more of this article
Video: Coordinated Crisis Response Team
Following violent incidents such as a shooting or a stabbing, the coordinated Crisis Response Team attends the area to provide crisis counselling to residents, and “their intervention to date has been genuinely felt within the community,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said. During a press briefing today, Minister Caines said,... Read more of this article
‘Bermuda’s Laws Are Outside The BTA’s Remit’
[Updated] “The Bermuda Tourism Authority is a non-political entity and decisions about Bermuda’s policies and laws are outside the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s remit and are the responsibility of Parliament,” Bermuda Tourism Authority Board said. This follows after BTA CEO Kevin Dallas wrote to Senators to express concern about the... Read more of this article
Ministry: 13 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday
The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 13] with thirteen bus runs cancelled. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 3 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 3 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Students Donate Toys, Money To Salvation Army
Students at Saltus Grammar School have collected hundreds of toys and more than $1,200 to donate to the Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy Drive. Ann Paynter, the Director of Middle School, said: “We had a fantastic response. Originally, we put aside one day for donations, but so many people asked for another chance, so we added another day. “It... Read more of this article
Primary Students Donate $2,000 To MOM
Earlier this week, four students from West End Primary who participated in the Live. Love. Life. talent showcase donated their prize of $2,000 to Moms on a Mission [MOM Bermuda]. National Security Minister, Wayne Caines, Principal Trina Cariah, Pastor Leroy Bean, D’Xy Roberts, A’nyaz Wilkinson-Gibbons, Kenya Robinson, Legend Stevenson, Lisa Swan,... Read more of this article
Cruise Line ‘Awaiting Further Updates’ On Law
Cunard cruise line — which is registered in Bermuda and started offering same sex weddings onboard their ships — told Bernews they are “aware of the Bermuda Government’s plan to change the law on same sex marriage” and are “awaiting further updates regarding same sex marriages on our ships.” Bill Passes In... Read more of this article
Runners Raise Over $20K For Radiation Therapy
Earlier this year, three incredible runners took to the street of London to run 26.2 miles at the Virgin Money London Marathon. Each step they took was a worthy cause; to help raise money for Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s new radiation therapy unit. As final donations have now been received, the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre said would like... Read more of this article
