Category: News
Audio: Minister On Watlington House Demolition
Noting he has “been lectured, criticized, and condemned” for “ordering the demolishing of a slave master’s house,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said that of all the entities that said it should be saved, “not one of them offer up 2 cents to restore the building.” Speaking during the Motion to... Read more of this article
Three People Injured In Collision In Pembroke
Three people — a male motorcyclist and two females on a motorcycle — were transported to hospital for treatment for injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle traffic collision which happened on Friday evening in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “Three people were transported to hospital for treatment for injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle... Read more of this article
‘Take Extra Caution When Navigating Roads’
The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has issued a Gale Warning valid for tonight [March 11] through Sunday afternoon and the Government is reminding everyone to “take extra caution when navigating the roads.” A spokesperson said, “Minister of National Security Michael Weeks advises residents to prepare for gale-force winds tonight into... Read more of this article
Daylight Saving: Set Clocks Ahead One Hour
Daylight saving time will begin in the early hours of Sunday, March 12, requiring people across the island to set clocks ahead one hour, with most internet-connected devices making the change automatically. Daylight saving time sees clocks adjusted forward one hour near the start of spring and then adjusted back one hour in autumn. Time will fall back... Read more of this article
Petty Selected To Officiate Paralympics Triathlon
The World Triathlon organisation announced the Technical Officials that will officiate at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, which includes Bermuda’s Patricia Petty. Ms Petty — who received the Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honor award for her services to the sport of triathlon back in 2019 – has been selected as one of... Read more of this article
Video: March 11th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Governor Rena Lalgie to host King’s Birthday Reception, BWS issue Gale Warning for tonight & Sunday, Daylight Savings Time, Rosewood Bermuda appoints Andrew Archibald, Patricia Petty selected to officiate Paralympics triathlon, Minister Diallo Rabain: Work continues on Education Reform, Minister David Burch updates on BHC Housing Plans and Minister... Read more of this article
Audio: House Of Assembly Motion To Adjourn
[Updated] The House of Assembly is currently in session this evening [March 10], with MPs speaking on the Motion to Adjourn, which is held after the Orders of the Day have been dealt with, and allows any MP to speak on a topic[s] of their choosing for up to twenty minutes. The MTA started at around 11.20pm, as the MPs are having a long session, having... Read more of this article
Minister: Work Continues On Education Reform
“There has also been much work underway in the background to mobilise resources and ensure the conditions are in place to maximise success in the next phase of Education Reform,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly today [March 10]: The Minister said, “Whilst you have heard much about the transformative... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: March 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
BWS: Gale Warning For Saturday & Sunday
The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has issued a Gale Warning valid for Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. In an online post, the BWS said, “Enjoy the brief lull tonight between winter lows. Occasional wet gales will be generated this weekend as the next in a series of winter lows deepens rapidly on our doorstep. Seas are expected to peak... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On BHC Housing Plans
Over the 2023/24 fiscal year “barring any unforeseen circumstances,” through the Bermuda Housing Corporation [BHC], the Government will see the refurbishment of 48 affordable rental units and 42 new units added to the BHC rental stock, Minister of Public Works David Burch said. “Over the next twelve months it is projected there will... Read more of this article
Non-Consensual Sharing Of Images And PIPA
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda is highlighting PIPA’s ability to help combat “revenge porn,” calling it “an important step to give individuals a greater ability to control their digital lives – and, if needed, to hold their abusers accountable.” The Office of the Privacy Commissioner said, “In... Read more of this article
