Category: News
Motorcycle Rider Injured In Ord Road Collision
[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision this evening [Dec 10] on Ord Road where it appears a motorcycle and car collided resulting in the motorcycle rider sustaining injuries and being transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update December 12,... Read more of this article
Centre For Justice On Partnership Bill Passing
While disappointed that “Government chose to roll back full marital equality,” the Centre for Justice said they “were encouraged by a floor amendment giving recognition to all same sex marriages that have taken outside Bermuda prior to the commencement of the Domestic Partnership Act,” and also said it was “encouraging... Read more of this article
Tony Brannon: “Very Sad Day For Bermuda”
It is a “very sad day for Bermuda” which is “on the wrong side of history,” Tony Brannon said following the Domestic Partnerships Act passing in the House of Assembly, with Mr Brannon adding that “Bermuda will lose untold millions in LGBT tourism revenue.” The Domestic Partnerships Act aims to replace same-sex marriage... Read more of this article
Royal Caribbean Reveal 2019 Bermuda Cruises
The Royal Caribbean cruise line announced their 2019 itineraries on their website, with plans for the Anthem of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas, and the Serenade of the Seas to visit Bermuda. Their website said, “Royal Caribbean released new information about select 2019-2020 Northeast and Bermuda sailings and when guests can expect to begin booking... Read more of this article
Minister: Condition Survey Of Schools Planned
Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch provided an update on the work being done in relation to the physical conditions of our schools, saying that ”next year the Ministry will be completing a comprehensive condition survey of each school with the assistance from the private sector.” Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister Burch... Read more of this article
Premier Burt On Joint Council Meeting In UK
“Our approach of high level engagement in the UK is the right and most effective one,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said after his recent trip to the UK where he attended the Joint Ministerial Council, held other meetings and signed the United Kingdom – Bermuda Country by Country Competent Authority Agreement. Speaking... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Dec 10th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that eight schools received $30,000 each in PartnerRe’s ‘Dollars for Hours’ project, a boxing facility will be named after Bermuda’s only Olympic medalist Clarence Hill, the “Keisha the Mermaid” app is aiming to help young readers, and Scaur Hill Community & Friends donated $620 to the Mirrors Programme were... Read more of this article
Minister Rabain On National Certification Program
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on the Department of Workforce Development’s National Certification Programs, saying that a total of 793 persons have registered. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister Rabain said, “The National Certification programs for ‘designated occupations’ is a ‘critical component... Read more of this article
591 Births, 492 Deaths & 450 Marriages In 2016
Last year there were 591 births, 492 deaths and 450 marriages performed in Bermuda, Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown said in the House of Assembly The Minister was discussing the Annual Report of the Registry General for the year ended December 31st, 2016, which he said “deals primarily with the vital statistics pertaining to the Island’s... Read more of this article
MPs Approve Cannabis Decriminalisation Bill
Last night MPs in the House of Assembly passed the Misuse of Drugs [Decriminalisation of Cannabis] Amendment Act 2017, which seeks to remove criminal sanctions for possessing under 7 grams of cannabis. The Bill’s Explanatory Memorandum said, ”This Bill amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972 to remove criminal sanctions for the possession... Read more of this article
House Passes Domestic Partnerships Bill
The Domestic Partnerships Act passed in the House of Assembly last night [Dec 8], with the Bill seeking to replace same-sex marriage with a domestic partnership arrangement which can be entered into by both same-sex and heterosexual couples. Same sex marriage became legal following a Supreme Court decision in May 2017, when the court ruled in favour... Read more of this article
Video: Dec 9th Bernews Morning Newsflash
MPs approve Bill to decriminalize under 7 grams of cannabis, Domestic Partnerships Act passes in the House of Assembly, 1,556 people visited Emergency Department so far this year due to road accidents, Casino Gaming Amendment Bill passes in the House of Assembly, Government executing $135 million 18 month loan facility agreement with Bank of Butterfield,... Read more of this article
