Category: News
Column: Pearman On BELCO’s Price Hike & More
[Opinion column written by Shadow Legal Affairs Minister Scott Pearman] Belco’s latest decision to increase Bermuda’s already high electricity costs – with the kilowatt hour rate projected to go up next month by almost 14% – amounts to a punch in the gut for everyday Bermudians. Many on our Island already struggle to meet the existing high bills,... Read more of this article
Global Atlantic Offer $125,000 In Business Grants
Global Atlantic will provide $125,000 in small business accelerator grants to winning entrepreneurs in the Wave of Opportunity Pitch Competition, and applications are now open for the competition. A spokesperson said, “Global Atlantic Financial Group [Global Atlantic], a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs... Read more of this article
Audio & Senate Order Of Business
[Updated with live audio] The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [July 17], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include Cup Match 2024, Emancipation 2024 – Snapshots of our Past and the Bermuda Monetary Authority Annual Report 2023. Update: Live audio stream of the morning session: The Order of Business follows below [PDF... Read more of this article
BermudAir Launches ‘Kids Fly Free’ Promotion
BermudAir launched a “Kids Fly Free” promotion, stating that it “allows for one eligible free child seat per full fare adult.” A spokesperson said, “BermudAir, Bermuda’s boutique airline, today launched a promotion that makes travel to Bermuda even more affordable for families. Under the airline’s first Kids Fly... Read more of this article
Samiyah Hall Earns 2nd Place In Indiana
11-year-old Samiyah Hall earned second place in the Solo Pantomime category at the 79th International General Assembly of the Church of God in Indiana, impressing the judges and audience with her captivating performance. A spokesperson said, “Samiyah Hall, an 11-year-old rising star from Bermuda, proudly represented her home country and her... Read more of this article
Video: Olympic Medalist Clarence Hill Interview
Bermuda’s most decorated boxer Clarence Hill has encouraged the island’s Olympians and Paralympians to aspire for greatness in Paris. Hill, who became the island’s first Olympic medal winner when he claimed bronze in the heavyweight division at the 1976 Montreal Games, describes competing against the best athletes in the world as an unforgettable... Read more of this article
Video: July 17th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Senate in session today, BELCO rates to increase on August 1st, Minister Walter Roban: BELCO “Rate Hike Is A Severe Blow”, BAC Group becomes Signature Learning Partner, OBA announce Dion Smith as C27 candidate, Shara Trott and Rickai Burrows complete Graduate Programme, French Consul sends best wishes to athletes, 1,268lb blue marlin landed in Bermuda... Read more of this article
Bermuda Debate Team To Compete In Serbia
The 2024 Bermuda National Debate Team – Elias Baia [17, Berkeley], Annie Pursell [17, Somersfield], Christopher Maderios [15, Saltus], and Zarah Siddiqi [17, Somersfield] –is currently in Belgrade, Serbia preparing to represent Bermuda at the 2024 World Schools Debating Championship. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Debate Society... Read more of this article
Roban: BELCO “Rate Hike Is A Severe Blow”
“Outrageous and disheartening news,” said the Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban today following the Regulatory Authority [RA] announcement [PDF] that “customers will be slapped with an average 8% increase to their electricity bill following BELCO’s request for a 28% increase in electricity rates.” The... Read more of this article
BAC Group Becomes Signature Learning Partner
The Ministry of Education announced that BAC Group has officially become the ninth Signature Learning Partner for Bermuda’s Public School System. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry and BAC formalised the partnership in May, marking an important step in enhancing Bermuda students’ educational opportunities. “BAC Group... Read more of this article
BELCO Rates To Increase On August 1st
BELCO advised that “following a lengthy collaborative evaluation process with the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda, energy rates will see an increase for all meters read on or after August 1, 2024.” A spokesperson said, “The rate increase is in line with increases in similar jurisdictions and provides BELCO the ability to continue offering... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: July 16 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: July... Read more of this article
Recruitment For Permanent Secretary Position
“For the second time this year, a recruitment opportunity for the post of Permanent Secretary is available,” the Government noted today. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Head of the Public Service, Cherie Whitter is encouraging interested individuals seeking rewarding and impactful careers at the executive level, to consider... Read more of this article
Trott & Burrows Complete Graduate Programme
Butterfield announced that Bermudians Shara Trott and Rickai Burrows have “successfully completed the Graduate Talent Programme and will transition to full-time positions.” A spokesperson said, “The closing of the Bermuda programme was marked by joining the BSX at Exchange House for the bell-ringing ceremony. Following a presentation... Read more of this article
French Consul Sends Best Wishes To Athletes
The French Honorary Consul in Bermuda extended her best wishes to the Bermuda Olympic and Paralympic teams as they prepare to compete in Paris, France. A spokesperson said, “The Honorary Consul of France wishes ‘Bonne chance’ and ‘Bon voyage’ to the Bermuda Olympic Delegation as they prepare to travel to Paris this week. “The... Read more of this article
Bermuda In Travel + Leisure ‘Top Islands’
Travel + Leisure readers have named Bermuda as one of the top 25 islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas for 2024, with the island ranking at the list’s 19th position with a reader score of 84.05. The Travel + Leisure story said, “Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences... Read more of this article
