Category: News
City Of Hamilton Board Sworn Into Office
Earlier today, the City Board was sworn into office following Thursday’s municipal election. A spokesperson said, “Councillors Jenefer Brimmer, RoseAnne Edwards, and George Scott were successful in their bids for office, as well as newcomer Shawn Brown. “The successful residential Councillors joined their business representative Councillors,... Read more of this article
DC Stevens To Attend Training In Washington
Yesterday [May 11], U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette met with Detective Constable McKeon Stevens of the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] to congratulate him on his selection by the U.S. Consulate to attend a United States Secret Service training in Washington D.C. next week. The United States government is fully funding Detective Constable Stevens to... Read more of this article
Photos: International Nurses Day Event
An event to mark International Nurses Day was held today at City Hall. A Government spokesperson said, “International Nurses Day marks the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, who is considered the founder of modern nursing. The day is celebrated every year on May 12 to highlight the contribution of nurses to the healthcare sector. “This year’s... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: May 12 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
Video: West Ham Fan TV Interviews Clyde Best
West Ham Fan TV recently interviewed Bermudian football legend Clyde Best to talk about his football career and more. The hour-long interviewed comes after Best – one of the first Black players to play football for a top English team – visited the current West Ham team in England, with the team saying that they had the “honour of welcoming”... Read more of this article
16 Approved For BTA Investment Programme
[Updated] The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced 16 successful candidates for the Experience Investment Programme’s first intake of 2023. A spokesperson said, “Launched in 2016, the programme is a vehicle to support tourism entrepreneurs to create innovative home-grown experiences that attract and elevate on-island experience for visitors. “Of... Read more of this article
Marissa Dyer Wins ‘Mother Of The Year’
The Continental Society of Bermuda hosted their annual Mother of the Year essay competition, with Marissa Dyer winning the award thanks to a heartfelt essay from her daughter A’Mariss Dyer. A spokesperson said, “Ms Dyer was elated to hear that she has been bestowed this honour. She and A’Mariss were congratulated in West Pembroke Primary’s... Read more of this article
ACRE & WTW: “Preparing For A Career Shift”
The Association for Corporate Racial Equity [ACRE] and WTW Bermuda hosted an event to “welcome interested individuals seeking career opportunities in Bermuda’s re/insurance sector.” A spokesperson said, “The Association for Corporate Racial Equity [ACRE] was formed in 2022, in response to the historic and present underrepresentation... Read more of this article
Officials Disgusted By Vandalism At School
Commissioner of Education Kalmar Richards and Acting Education Minister Walter Roban “expressed disgust at acts of vandalism at the Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy – Bermuda’s school for special needs students.” A spokesperson said, “The school was vandalised last week, causing extensive damage to the glass doors, windows,... Read more of this article
Musical Chocolate Tree Frogs Proving A Big Hit
[Written by Stephen Wright] Chocolate Tree frogs – complete with a box that chirps like the real iconic amphibians – have proved a big hit since being launched by the Bermuda Fudge Company in February. Sarah Burrows, the company founder, admits that had business not halted in the wake of Covid-19 in 2020, she may never have stumbled upon the novel... Read more of this article
Video: May 12th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Quinell Francis wins St George’s Mayor election, opening of Hilton Hill Diabetes Centre, Fortitude Re celebrates office expansion, Shiona Turini styles Beyonce for world tour, Constance Nunes to judge at Bermuda Charge, musical Chocolate Tree Frogs proving a big hit and Tyler Lepley & Miracle Watts visit Bermuda are some of the stories in... Read more of this article
Hamilton & St George’s Election Results
[Updated] The Corporation of Hamilton and St George’s municipal election took place today [May 11]. A spokesperson said, “The municipal election for the Corporation of Hamilton took place today. Five nominees put their names forward for four Common Councillor seats on the City Board, representing the Hamilton residential community. “Retaining... Read more of this article
