Category: News
‘Our Sons Lives Being Lost Too Soon, Too Often’
These senseless killings are a “national crisis as our sons’ lives “are being lost too soon, too often,” Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban and Shadow Minister of Health & Community Affairs Michael Weeks said. These comments follow after Friday night’s shooting, which resulted in the death of 25-year-old Jason... Read more of this article
Each One Reach One Back To School Campaign
Gina Spence Productions [GSP] is partnering with Gibbons Company for the ‘Each One Reach One’ back to school campaign, with recycled school uniforms to be distributed to families in need ahead of the upcoming school year. A spokesperson said, “Gina Spence Productions are partnering with Gibbons Company once again for their uniform... Read more of this article
Blackburn Wins Four Gold Medals At US Masters
Bermudian swimmer Lisa Blackburn won four gold medals at the US Masters National Swimming Championships in Portland, Oregon, racing to victory in the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 50 breaststroke, and 100 breaststroke. “This competition was a good way to stay in touch with the water during my offseason and to take a bit of a holiday at the... Read more of this article
Bermuda Model Featured In London Magazine
Bermuda’s Ella Burt has graced the pages of London Life magazine on behalf of designer Thomas Lavone, with a Bermudian photographer and backdrop used for the feature. The photo appeared in London Life’s August 2016 issue and is also set to be featured in Town & Country UK. The photo of Ms Burt was taken by Bermudian photographer Glenn... Read more of this article
Lightning Seen Last Night Over The East End
Lightning was seen last night [Aug 22] over the east end, with Bernews capturing a quick look at the natural light show as the phenomena lit up clouds in the night sky. The Bermuda Weather Service had issued a Thunderstorm Advisory valid last night through Tuesday evening, with their forecast for calling for “sunny periods with a shower or two,... Read more of this article
Column: “What Does DMBHA Mean To Me?”
[Written by Veronica Baptista] As the school nurse for students who have severe to profound, multiple, exceptionalities, Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy [DMBHA] means a lot of different things to me. First of all, it is an institution where children come to learn. Learning may not look exactly as it does in typical classroom settings. However, every... Read more of this article
MS Amlin Help Provide School Shoes For Kids
The MS Amlin Charity Committee in Bermuda is supporting the Department of Child & Family Services by providing families in need with school shoes for their children. Lisa Finnerty, Chair of the MS Amlin Charity Committee in Bermuda, said, “We are very pleased to support The Department of Child & Family Services by providing families in need... Read more of this article
10 Videos: Bermudians At The Olympic Games
The 2016 Olympic Games saw its closing ceremony take place, ending an event that saw Bermuda field a team of eight world class athletes. The Games saw long jumper Tyrone Smith mark his third Olympic appearance with a 16 place finish, while swimmers Julian Fletcher and Rebecca Heyliger made their Olympic debuts. Sailor Cameron Pimentel tested himself... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Gaston Forms In Atlantic Ocean
[Updated] As Tropical Depression Fiona continues to move across the Atlantic, it has been joined by a second system, with the NHC saying that Tropical Depression Seven has formed and “is forecast to become a tropical storm tonight or on Tuesday.” The U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 5.00pm, the center of Tropical Depression... Read more of this article
Government Awards Educational Scholarships
This year the Ministry of Education awarded Bermuda Government Scholarships [BGS] to four students who will be commencing their studies overseas in September. Each scholarship recipient received funding towards their cost of tuition and accommodation up to an annual maximum of $35,000 for a period of four years. In total, the Ministry of Education will... Read more of this article
Global Entry Kiosks Available At Bermuda Airport
U.S. Customs & Border Protection [CBP] and Bermuda officials announced the addition of Global Entry kiosks to Bermuda pre-clearance at L.F. Wade International Airport, which will allow Global Entry members to bypass the CBP inspection lines and use an automated kiosk to complete their admission to the United States. “CBP is pleased to expand... Read more of this article
BIU President To Speak At Labour Day Banquet
For the first time in its 35 year history of Labour Day celebrations, the Bermuda Industrial Union’s keynote speaker at their annual Labour Day Banquet on Friday, September 2 will be the Union’s President. A BIU spokesperson said, “Brother Chris Furbert will join a list of notables who have addressed the BIU membership and other banquet attendees. “At... Read more of this article
