Category: News

30 Minute Video: May 10 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

St George’s Provides $100K In Community Grants

The Corporation of St. George’s announced that the St. George’s Foundation, Friends of St. Peter’s Church, the Salvation Army, and the St. George’s Crown were awarded grants totaling $100,000. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George’s is pleased to announce its strong commitment to supporting the town’s... Read more of this article

Updated & Improved Job Board Site Now Live

The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] announced that “new updates and improvements to enhance the user experience and productivity of the Bermuda Job Board are now live.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Job Board is a vital online tool that connects job seekers with employers, and these updates will help make the... Read more of this article

Public Invited To Join St. David’s Plan Group

Community members, especially those in St. David’s, are encouraged to join a Working Group focused on developing the St. David’s Draft Community Plan, the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “Launched in August 2022, the St. David’s Draft Community Plan is a collaboration between the St. David’s community,... Read more of this article

High-Performance Sponsorship Applications

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is currently accepting applications for the high-performance Sponsorship programme. A Government spokesperson said, “Applications for the High-Performance Sponsorship programme will be open until June 30th, 2023, for those who meet the criteria. To apply, persons can visit: www.youthandsport.bm. “The... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda-Lorient Pure Ocean Challenge

Three boats looking to beat a 40-year old crossing time between Bermuda and Lorient in the fourth edition of the Pure Ocean Challenge have set off. A spokesperson said, “The long standing crossing time of 12 days 23 hours et 16 minutes was set in 1983 by Eugène Riguidel and Jean-François le Menec, in the catamaran William-Saurin. “Two... Read more of this article

Seven Join MarketPlace Pathways To Leadership

The MarketPlace announced the second group of participants of its leadership and development programme, Pathways to Leadership, with Janita Perinchief, Patricia Woods, Zoila Johnston, Ciara Correia, Brittney Sewell, David Hill and Gerald Bean all taking part. A spokesperson said, “The MarketPlace is pleased to announce the second group of participants... Read more of this article

Photos: KBB Holds 2023 ‘Great Big Clean-Up’

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] recently wrapped up the 2023 Great Big Bermuda Clean-Up, removing more than 25,000 pounds of litter and illegally dumped bulk waste. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful recently wrapped up the 2023 Great Big Bermuda Clean-Up. The event was sponsored by BF&M and hosted during Earth Week from April 17th... Read more of this article

Two Men Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Collision

Two men were injured in a collision on Middle Road in Southampton last night. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:40pm on Tuesday 9th May, 2023, police and other emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene of a serious collision on Middle Road Southampton near Scenic Heights Road. “Reports suggest that two men, both traveling on motorcycles... Read more of this article

Video: May 10th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Standard & Poor’s affirms Bermuda’s ratings, the Bermuda Hotel Association supports Fairmont Southampton investment, Convex End-To-End virtual photo gallery, the Department of Workforce Development offers construction safety certification, Asbestos Abatement Certificate Training and Wallpaper Wednesday features pink heart Bermuda Day are some... Read more of this article

Standard & Poor’s Affirms Bermuda’s Ratings

Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt today announced that ratings agency Standard & Poor’s [S&P] has reaffirmed Bermuda’s A+ Sovereign Credit Rating and Bermuda’s A-1 short-term rating and its AA+ transfer and convertibility assessment. S&P also maintained the “stable” outlook for Bermuda’s Credit Rating. In... Read more of this article