Category: News

BELCO Announce 2024 Scholarship Recipients

BELCO has announced the recipients of its annual scholarship awards, with 20 students receiving a total of $180,000. A spokesperson said, “The scholarship and education awards recipients are as follows: “Nicholas Massa is the recipient of the Llewellyn Vorley Engineering Scholarship, which is valued at $25,000 for four years. Nicholas will... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: Aug 8 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

U.S. Consulate To Host Voter Registration Drive

The U.S. Consulate General to host a voter registration drive at The Washington Mall on Friday [August 9], noting that it is a “great opportunity for U.S. citizens living abroad to register and vote absentee from overseas.” A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Consulate General invites all U.S. citizens to register to vote for the upcoming... Read more of this article

One Comm to Sponsor Harbour Night Kids Zone

One Communications will sponsor the Kids Zone at the Harbour Nights event to be held on August 14. A spokesperson said, “This will be the third year the Company has sponsored the family-oriented event, aiming to bring joy, laughter and endless fun to the children and families in our community. The evening will include free snow cones, Dandy Donuts,... Read more of this article

MP Scott Pearman On Cabinet Resignations

“Premier Burt is clearly reeling after multiple high-profile Cabinet resignations,” Shadow Minister for Legal Affairs Scott Pearman said, adding that “the Premier’s selection of Health Minister Kim Wilson to bear the additional role of Attorney-General speaks volumes about his own position.” Mr Pearman said, “Premier... Read more of this article

Photos: 180 Students Celebrated At Reception

The Department of Workforce Development recently celebrated the achievements of the 2024 Youth Employment Programme with a special reception honouring 180 participating students. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department’s Youth Employment Programme offers students valuable opportunities to apply their academic knowledge and gain essential... Read more of this article

Video: Summer Day Camp Mural Unveiling

“The Future Is In Our Hands” Summer Day Camp Mural was unveiled at West Pembroke Primary School. Speaking at the unveiling, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, “To our parents, special guests, camp counsellors, and our talented young artists…Good afternoon! I’m so happy to be here with all of you to celebrate the unveiling of... Read more of this article

25 Students Earn ABIC Education Awards

Twenty-five Bermudian students were awarded scholarships worth a total of $750,000 to support their further education at the annual Association of Bermuda International Companies Education Awards [ABICEA] luncheon. A spokesperson said, “Funded by donations from Bermuda international companies, the Education Awards have supported 765 students during... Read more of this article

Video: Aug 8th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Kim Wilson appointed as Attorney-General, Bermudians in UK advised to use caution, Jah-Nhai Perinchief makes Olympic debut, Summer Day Camp Mural unveiled, HPWC announces ’293 Excellence Fund’, BHCS present Safe Hands Award to Dion Stovell, Cup Match site updated with over 1000 photos and Patience Lowe helping Olympians stay sharp are some of the... Read more of this article

Cup Match Site Updated With Over 1000 Photos

With the 2024 Cup Match holiday now concluded, our Cup Match website, BernewsCupMatch.com, has been updated with extensive coverage, including over 1,000 photos, videos, and 360° panoramas of various events such as Cup Match, parties, motorcades and more. The site offers detailed coverage of the Cup Match holiday, featuring more than 200 videos, over... Read more of this article

Jah-Nhai Perinchief Makes Olympic Debut

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jah-Nhai Perinchief said he feels grateful to become an Olympian and hopes to build on his debut showing as he looks towards the next chapter of his triple jump career. Perinchief – the first Bermudian to represent the island in track and field at the Olympics since 2016 — finished thirteenth in group A of the... Read more of this article