Category: News
Minister: Mangrove Cutting Was ‘Unacceptable’
“The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is “currently investigating a major incident on the property of an exclusive private club, which has significantly impacted a large stand of protected mangroves,” Minister Walter Roban said, adding that a group of healthy mature red mangroves “which were 30-40 foot high,... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt On Joint Ministerial Council
Premier David Burt provided an overview of the Joint Ministerial Council meetings involving the UK Government and Governments of the Overseas Territories held in London recently. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 19] the Premier said, “The bilateral provides a leader the opportunity to canvass those issues unique to the respective... Read more of this article
Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with live audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [May 19] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Joint Ministerial Council May 2023, Importance of Mangroves to our Biodiversity, Financial Sanctions Implementation Unit Update, Sustainable Water Management for Bermuda’s Future, First Quarter Tourism Measures... Read more of this article
Perinchief Looking Forward To USATF Meet
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda triple jumper Jah-Nhai Perinchief believes he is in his best shape “physically and mentally” since transitioning from the high jump to the triple jump. His decision in 2019 to switch events because of persistent injuries has proved a wise one, with the 25-year-old enjoying a sublime first season as a professional... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: 2023 Bermuda College Graduation
Bermuda College held its annual graduation ceremony yesterday [May 18], honouring more than 100 students who successfully completed this step in their academic journey. You can view our second set of photos below, and our first set, as well as a video of the ceremony, by clicking here. ... Read more of this article
Dr. Claudette Fleming & Dr. S. Glenn Faries
The Inter Agency Committee for Children, Families and the Community [IAC] announced the “addition of subcontractors Dr. Claudette Fleming and Dr. S. Glenn Faries to its team.” A spokesperson said, “Dr. Flemming and Dr. Faries bring a wealth of experience, creativity, and passion to IAC, and will help to drive the organization’s... Read more of this article
Bonnie-Jean Tweed Building Dedication Held
The Bonnie-Jean Tweed Building Dedication was held yesterday [May 18] at Harmony Hall, Paget, with the building named in recognition of the late Bonnie-Jean Tweed’s “dedicated service to the Bermuda Housing Corporation and the people of Bermuda.” Speaking at the event, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, “Good... Read more of this article
Video: May 19th Bernews Morning Newsflash
House of Assembly in session today, February Consumer Price Index: Inflation 4.2%, Cabinet Committee on Economic Development visits Bermudiana Beach, Ministry of Health signs MOU with UK on Healthcare, CedarBridge Honor Society supports charity, newly renovated Banking Centre to reopen, Caleb Crockwell & Ivan Outerbridge promoted, Bermuda College... Read more of this article
May 21: Court Street Market Bermuda Day Edition
The merchants of Court Street will host their Court Street Market Bermuda Day Edition on Sunday [May 21] from 1.00pm to 6.00pm. One of the organizers, Mr. Gary Augustus, said that this is their first market for the 2023 season and it “will be around a Bermuda Day Theme with entertainment such as St. George’s and PHC Majorettes, Lady Tyson who... Read more of this article
Caleb Crockwell & Ivan Outerbridge Promoted
Security Associates [SA] announced the promotion of Caleb J. Crockwell to Training and Compliance Officer, while Ivan Outerbridge has been promoted to Lead Training & Compliance Officer. A spokesperson said, “The Security Training Center [STC] at SA, provides effective training for our Security Officers and Supervisor teams and we are very... Read more of this article
BIOS: Innovations For The Environment
A collaboration between BIOS and the University of Rhode Island will be providing an exciting educational opportunity for Bermudian students within the Mid-Atlantic Robotics In Education [MARINE] program called ‘Innovations for the Environment’. A spokesperson said, “With generous support from lead sponsor RenaissanceRe and contributing support... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Bermuda College Graduation
[Updated with photos] The Bermuda College held their graduation ceremony this afternoon [May 18], with 102 graduates receiving associate degrees, diplomas or certificates. The College previously announced that “Half of the Class of 2023 will be graduating with honours, earning either merit [GPA 3.0 – 3.49 [29%]] or distinction [GPA 3.5 – 4.0 [25%]. “The... Read more of this article
