Category: News
Video: Dec 8th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police name murder victim as Keni Outerbridge, September Consumer Price Index: Inflation 5.1%, retail sales decreased 4.8% in August 2022, Hamilton Princess Gingerbread House, Yushae DeSilva-Andrade starts competing in Brazil, Saphora Spa expands, offers new services, DigiRoo honoured in Innovation By Design Award and ReGen announces hiring of Keith... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Dec 7 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
$10,000 Lost In Social Media Scam ‘Sales’
The police have warned “against making online payments to purchase goods advertised for sale on several social media platforms, mainly Instagram, only to then not receive the items paid for” noting that “so far an estimated $10,000 has been lost by individuals as a result of this illegal activity.” A police spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Police Name Murder Victim As Keni Outerbridge
[Updated] The BPS is holding a press conference this afternoon [Dec 7] to provide an update on the investigation into the fatal shooting last night. 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 is below Update 5.20pm: Speaking at the press conference,... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Decreased 4.8% In August 2022
After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 5.8% in August – the overall volume of retail sales decreased 4.8% when compared to August 2021, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the August 2022 Retail Sales Index. August’s... Read more of this article
September Consumer Price Index: Inflation 5.1%
Consumers paid 5.1% more in September than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the September 2022 CPI from the Department of Statistics. “In summary, during September 2022, consumers paid 5.1 per cent more... Read more of this article
Tina Laws Relaunches Coaching Business
A Bermudian relationship coach has relaunched her business to help her leaders manage conflict and communicate better in the workplace. Tina Laws, former executive director of Women’s Resource Centre, is the owner and founder of Under Konstruction. She began running her coaching business full time last month where she specializes in conflict resolution... Read more of this article
ReGen Announces Hiring Of Keith Jernigan
ReGen Group Limited [RGL], formerly AG Holdings Limited, has announced the hiring of Keith Jernigan as Director of Operations following the Company’s rebrand. A spokesperson said, “The Group of Companies’ new name, ReGen, an abbreviation for Regenerative Design, builds on the Company’s core vision of sustainability by not just looking to sustain,... Read more of this article
Photos: Hamilton Princess Gingerbread House
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club unveiled their 2022 gingerbread creation: a larger-than-life Gingerbread House, comprised of 572 pounds of gingerbread, 540 eggs and 40 pounds of icing sugar. A spokesperson previously explained that the seven-chef pastry team began planning the structural concept in August, which took 2 weeks to complete, with... Read more of this article
Column: Minimum Wage, Economy & More
[Opinion column written by OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] From my experience, most Bermudians believe everyone deserves a wage or salary which allows them to afford necessities. But the debate I keep hearing is whether a minimum wage which hopefully scales into a liveable wage is the way to go, or will rebuilding the economy cause wages to rise due to organic... Read more of this article
DigiRoo Honoured In Innovation By Design Award
DigiRoo – a product recently launched by Antonia Holder — earned an Honourable Mention in the Wellness Category at the Fast Company 2022 Innovation By Design Awards. Mrs Holder, a Bermudian mom and business woman, said: “I count it an incredible honour to be recognised by Fast Company, one of the leading digital and print publications... Read more of this article
Saphora Spa Expands, Offers New Services
Saphora Hair Nail & Day Spa has expanded its business and now offers a variety of spa treatments. The salon, located on Ewing Street, has created a zen spa area with two treatment rooms, two showers and a relaxing lounge. The spa is serviced by two veterans in the industry, Venice Neith and Damion Henry. Services include, Saphora Signature massage,... Read more of this article
