Category: News
Photos: Friends Of Hospice ‘Stroke Of Genius’
Friends of Hospice hosted the ‘Stroke of Genius Extravaganza’ event this weekend, with the event raising funds to support the charity. A spokesperson said, “Dozens of families created lifelong memories this weekend at the Friends of Hospice’s Stroke of Genius Extravaganza at BUEI. The family-friendly day of activities was centred... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Jan 29 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
PrivCom Launches Road To PIPA Implementation
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is launching Road to PIPA [Personal Information Protection Act] implementation plan during Data Privacy Week which begins today [Jan 29]. A spokesperson said, “Data Privacy Week [DPW] 2024 begins today, 29 January 2024. This year, the annual global event serves as the launching block for the 2024 “Road... Read more of this article
Minister Attends Fintech Conference In Barbados
Minister Jason Hayward attended the second Fintech Islands Experience 2024 [FIX 2024] held in Barbados from January 24th – 26th, 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “Widely attended by entrepreneurs, regulators, lawyers, policymakers, and financial services professionals from various jurisdictions, the conference featured over 125 speakers... Read more of this article
Column: Port Royal Events, Growing & More
[Opinion column written by Kim Swan & Jayson Jackson] In this our second collaborative article called The Doghouse Series discussing the Bermuda Government Golf Courses, we talk about successfully hosting international events while battling the annual emergence of a dreaded weed on golf greens that spends the winter but dies out when warmer temperatures... Read more of this article
Collision Involving Bus & Car In Southampton
A collision involving a car and bus occurred at around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday [Jan 28] in Southampton, with the police confirming that there were no reported injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2024, police were dispatched to a road traffic collision involving a motorcar and a Department of Public Transportation... Read more of this article
National Seniors Strategy Forum On Feb 7
The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors will be hosting a National Seniors Strategy Community Forum on February 7th at the Bermuda National Sports Centre Pavilion. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors invites you to a National Seniors Strategy Community Forum. “The National... Read more of this article
BEDC To Host Small Business Expo On Feb 3
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] will be hosting the 2nd Annual Small Business Expo on Saturday, February 3rd, at the Willowbank Resort. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] welcomes the New Year with an opportunity to help existing and new entrepreneurs calibrate and prepare for 2024. The... Read more of this article
Draw To Win $500 With BELCO E-Billing
In an effort to reduce paper use, BELCO has launched a campaign to encourage more customers to opt for electronic bills, with all paperless billing customers to be entered into a draw to win a $500 BELCO gift voucher. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced the launch of an ebilling campaign which... Read more of this article
Column: Grant On Tripartite Social Dialogue
[Opinion column written by BPSU General Secretary Kevin Grant] As we stand on the threshold of a new year, the horizon is painted with ambitious Government initiatives including Education Reform, Universal Health Care, Pension Reform, Tax Reform, Economic Recovery Plan, Economic Development Strategy, and a Global Minimum Corporate Income Tax plan. While... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw a 22-year-old man arrested and a firearm recovered, Greenrock host the Living Green Expo, Francis Patton’s ‘Longtail Plunge’ event, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Man Arrested, Firearm, Drugs & Cash Seized Ministry... Read more of this article
Column: Robinson On PLP, OBA Record & More
[Opinion column written by OBA Senator Dwayne Robinson] The public have been treated to propaganda op-eds from the PLP recently; it feels like the party is sweating under growing public dissatisfaction and recent poll results. Like a one-trick pony, the PLP clearly is attempting to shift the public displeasure on to the OBA, because, of course, the... Read more of this article
