Category: News
Video: Nov 6th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Major U.S media networks project that Donald Trump has won the American presidential election, Minister Wayne Furbert meets with British Airways officials, ‘Programme to manage roadside vegetation’, AnchorBDA aiming for 300 more participants, Butterfield & CPC start ‘Toys for Tots’ campaign, Ride.bm transportation taxi app released, BPS... Read more of this article
Teachers Union On Staffing, Concerns & More
“The narrative surrounding school reform in Bermuda has long-since reached a boiling point, and now the strain being heavily imposed upon teachers in the Bermuda Public School System [BPSS] is manifestly unbearable, and entirely unacceptable,” the Bermuda Union of Teachers General Secretary Dante Cooper said. Mr Cooper said, “Recent... Read more of this article
Ride.bm Transportation Taxi App Released
Ride.bm said they are offering an “easy-to-access app that provides Bermudians and visitors alike with seamless, on-demand transportation.” A spokesperson said, “For decades, the number 295-4141 has been synonymous with safe and reliable transportation in Bermuda. Today, Ride.bm, powered by Central Dispatch, builds on that legacy,... Read more of this article
Butterfield & CPC Start ‘Toys For Tots’ Campaign
Butterfield has teamed up once again with the Coalition for the Protection of Children [CPC] to continue the Toys for Tots‘ campaign, and together kickstarted this year’s island-wide collection campaign. A spokesperson said, “From now until Monday, 9 December, those who are able to help can donate new toys for children [up to the age... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 5 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: Nov 8... Read more of this article
Minister Meets With British Airways Officials
Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert recently met with senior British Airways officials in London to “discuss partnerships and strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening the longstanding air connection between Bermuda and London.” A Government spokesperson said, “Joining the Minister in the meetings were Lester Nelson, CEO of the... Read more of this article
‘Programme To Manage Roadside Vegetation’
The Ministry of Public Works said they are “actively maintaining the Island’s roadways, with crews from the Department of Works and Engineering recently trimming trees and clearing overgrown vegetation at various locations across the Island.” A Government spokesperson said, “This effort is part of an ongoing programme to manage... Read more of this article
AnchorBDA Aiming For 300 More Participants
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is aiming to enroll 300 new participants in its AnchorBDA programme before the end of 2024. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority has launched a bold challenge, aiming to enroll 300 new participants in its AnchorBDA programme before the end of 2024. “This initiative seeks to enhance the skills... Read more of this article
BPS Releases Next Superstars Card Set
The Bermuda Police Service has released the next set of its Bermuda Sports Superstars Cards. A police spokesperson said, “The eagerly anticipated next set of Bermuda Police Service Bermuda Sports Superstars Cards are now officially released. “This month’s set of six Superstars [three women and three men], features [in no particular order]: The... Read more of this article
Temporary Plumbing Issue At Westgate
The Department of Corrections confirmed that there was a plumbing issue in the Medium Housing units at Westgate, which “resulted in a lack of water for flushing toilets” and repairs have now been completed. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Corrections confirmed that there was a plumbing leak in the Medium Housing units at Westgate,... Read more of this article
Championship & Mastercard Renew Partnership
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship and Mastercard have renewed their partnership for the 2024 iteration of the event, set to be held from November 14 to November 17. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with Mastercard, the global technology company in the payments... Read more of this article
Dr. Ewart Brown Pays Tribute To Quincy Jones
Former Premier of Bermuda Dr. Ewart Brown paid tribute to the late Quincy Jones, recalling that the celebrated musician and producer “loved Bermuda.” Dr. Brown said, “Meeting Quincy Jones and spending time with him was awesome. When I lived in Los Angeles, every single person I met who was in the entertainment industry recognized him as... Read more of this article
