Category: News
2 Hour Video: Debunking Cannabis Myths Lecture
Bermuda College is hosting a lecture entitled “Debunking the Myths Associated with Cannabis: an Academic Perspective”, featuring the medical application of cannabis as presented by Dr. Marcia Williams, of the University of Technology, Jamaica. Dr Marcia Williams, Dr Benjamin Lau, Jennie Lightbourne, Dr Kyjuan Brown and Dr Amani Flood Dr. Williams... Read more of this article
NAACP’s Hilary Shelton To Speak In Bermuda
The U.S. Consulate has invited American speaker Hilary Shelton to Bermuda to participate in a series of events leading up to Human Rights day on December 10. Mr. Shelton, Director of the National Association for the Advancement for Colored People [NAACP] Washington Bureau and Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy, will participate in activities... Read more of this article
Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For November 2017
Bernews posted more than 100 videos across our various social networks during November 2017, and the top ten most viewed on YouTube included Fabio Costa knocking out Nikki Bascome, crashed trucks being removed, Sunday ‘Good News’ spotlights, shoppers at Black Friday, the Santa Claus Parade and more. As far as Facebook videos, the top one for the... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 30 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
Witness Appeal: Murder Of Jahkoby Smith
The police are appealing for the public’s assistance with information that can help solve the murder of Jahkoby Smith, who was killed in July 2017. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service are still requesting the public’s assistance with information that can help us with the solving the murder of Jahkoby Smith. “The circumstances... Read more of this article
Ministry: 40 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
[Updated] The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this morning [Nov 30] with seven bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 3.57pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 7 runs cancelled this morning, 33 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of... Read more of this article
Tributes Paid To Colonial CEO Alan Peacock
The Chairman of Colonial Group International Ltd., Dr. Grant Gibbons, has paid tribute to Chief Executive Officer and President Alan Peacock, who died suddenly on Monday, aged 69. Dr. Gibbons said: “For more than 40 years, Alan provided strong and consistent leadership to the Colonial Group of companies. After he joined Colonial Insurance in 1974,... Read more of this article
Salvation Army’s Christmas Fundraising Launch
Today [Nov 30] the Junior Minister of Social Development and Sports Senator Jason Hayward threw his support behind the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Fundraising Campaign which raises money for those in our community who are most in need. Pictured below at the official launch of the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Fundraising Campaign... Read more of this article
Video: Fathers Bermuda Support Group Initiative
[Updated] Minister of National Security Wayne Caines and Gang Violence Reduction Coordinator Pastor Leroy Bean held a press conference this afternoon [Nov 30] to discuss the formation of the ‘Fathers Bermuda’ group, which consists of fathers affected by gun and gang violence. “Although bonded by tragedy,” Minister Caines said,... Read more of this article
Police: Roel Flores ‘Died Of Natural Causes’
[Updated] The police have confirmed the death of 52-year-old Roel Flores following a motorcycle collision in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 52-year-old Roel Flores and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Flores, a Filipino guest worker, was apparently involved... Read more of this article
Video: Overturned Truck Removed After Collision
[Updated] As of 11.30am this morning [Nov 30], Police are advising the public that traffic is being diverted in the North Shore Road area, near the Railway Trail and Bethel AME Church, as result of a collision. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised that a truck collided with a wall on North Shore Road near the Railway Trail and Bethel AME... Read more of this article
Interested In A Career In The Maritime Industry?
Endeavour Community Sailing and the Bermuda College Division of Professional and Career Education are teaming up on a new initiative for youth in Bermuda, offering a course for Bermudian residents ages 16 to 24 years old who are interested in pursuing a maritime industry career. “Potential candidates do not need a sailing background to apply for... Read more of this article
