Category: News
Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 24] and it look to be a busy session with twelve statements scheduled and a number of Bills also listed, including the Fairmont Southampton Act 2023 and Gaming Amendment Act 2023. Statements listed on the Order Paper include the Amendments to the Tourism Investment Act 2017,... Read more of this article
Video: March 24th Bernews Morning Newsflash
House of Assembly in session today, Eater highlights lionfish & fishermen, CedarBridge teacher Tiffany Fox’s journey, rescued seal transported to USA, flight diverts due to medical emergency and Minister Jason Hayward congratulates BDA are some of the stories in this morning’s [March 24] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning Newsflash includes... Read more of this article
Video: Rescued Seal Transported To USA
Northlands the seal has left Bermuda and safely arrived in Connecticut where he will continue his rehabilitation at Mystic Aquarium with the goal of being releasing in the colder waters of the northern Atlantic Ocean. A spokesperson said, “A juvenile gray seal rescued in Bermuda has arrived at Mystic Aquarium for the next leg of its long journey.... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: March 23 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: Eater Highlights Lionfish & Fishermen
The popular food-focused Eater media channel has featured Bermuda fishermen and chefs and their work in the effort to fight the invasive lionfish. The Eater story said,”In the Atlantic Ocean, lionfish are an invasive species that eat many fish in local waters. Bermuda-based fishermen and chefs have found a way to help curb that: “We’ve got... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Furbert Press Conference
Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [March 23] to discuss the National Plan for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and their Families 2023-2028. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay... Read more of this article
CedarBridge Teacher Tiffany Fox’s Journey
[Written by CedarBridge S4 student Kayla McCarthy] Our cherished music teacher Ms. Tiffany Fox is a wonderful person to write about. She is stationed in the rooms to the left of the lower stairs leading to the north courtyard. Even if you cannot find it, follow the sound echoing through the halls of Ms. Fox’s classes demonstrating their musical... Read more of this article
Video: March 23rd Bernews Morning Newsflash
Two more Covid related deaths, King Charles III commemorative $35 stamp, UK, US, Bermuda officials on security exercise, Employment Act applies to live-in employees, Gibbons launch new brands, Onuri Smith performs at world’s biggest dance event and students earn scholarships to study in France are some of the stories in this morning’s [March 23]... Read more of this article
UK, US, Bermuda Officials On Security Exercise
Senior Government representatives from Bermuda, the UK, and the US convened this week to “work through how rapid international assistance could be provided to Bermuda in the unlikely event of a severe incident.” A Government spokesperson said, “Today’s [March 22] tabletop exercise follows a series of exercises and training courses... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: March 22 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
Island Records Two Covid Related Deaths
The Bermuda Government has released the latest Covid-19 figures, with the island recording two coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the total to 163 since the pandemic began in 2020. There are now 13 known active cases, with three of the 13 people in hospital, and a total of 18,849 cases recorded overall since 2020. You can find more information... Read more of this article
King Charles III Commemorative $35 Stamp
The Bermuda Post Office’s [BPO] Philatelic Bureau has announced the release of a commemorative $35 stamp to mark the Coronation of King Charles III. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s stamp is the first to be issued within the Commonwealth or the Overseas Territories and is the highest denomination of any stamp depicting King Charles III... Read more of this article
