Category: Videos
Video: Bermuda Paralympic Team Enter Stadium
The 2016 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony is taking place this evening [Sept 7] in Rio, with Bermuda’s team — dressed in our traditional Bermuda shorts — entering the stadium behind flag-bearer Jessica Lewis. The island is being represented by two athletes at these Games: Jessica Lewis is making her second Paralympic appearance for Bermuda... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For Sept 7
“War of words over work permit escalates between Minister and Union boss, Association of international businesses weigh in on controversial airport proposal, at least one public school delayed in re-opening tomorrow, and Premier gets rare audience with the Pope at the Vatican,” are some of the stories ZBM said are set to be covered in their... Read more of this article
Video: BIU President On Rev Tweed’s Permit
[Updated] BIU President Chris Furbert held a press conference today to respond to comments made by Home Affairs Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin regarding Rev Nicholas Tweed’s work permit. Mr Furbert said that the application for Reverend Tweed’s work permit went in on July 18, the day before it expired. He expanded on the topic, and you... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For Sept 6
“Department of Education decides on non-Bermudian Education Commissioner, Immigration Minister hits back at union boss over records request, and former civil servant credited with remarkable turnaround of dock management company,” are some of the stories ZBM said are set to be covered in their newscast this evening. With an aim to expand the... Read more of this article
10 Videos: Labour Day Speeches, Parade, Races
Labour Day celebrations were held on the island, with this year’s events including a banquet, races, speeches from Union leaders, and a march through the streets of Hamilton. Yesterday saw the annual Labour Day races, which were followed by speeches from Union leaders including Bermuda Union of Teachers President Shannon James, Bermuda Entertainment... Read more of this article
Video: Preview Of America’s Cup In France
The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Toulon is set to take place on September 10 and September 11, with a video preview serving to add to the excitement for the competition, which leads into the main America’s Cup event in Bermuda next year. All six competing teams have a chance to win both individual races and the overall regatta honours,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2016 Labour Day March Held
Labour Day celebrations took place today [Sept 5], including a walk and races beginning early this morning, followed by speeches from Union leaders and a march through the streets of Hamilton. A crowd gathered to take part in the annual celebration despite the rain, with a prayer from Reverend Nicholas Tweed serving to open the event, which included... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: ZBM Evening News For Sept 5
“Island records its 10th road traffic fatality, business community warned to be more aware of Island’s social ills, and Bermudian tourist in New Orleans lucky to be alive following hit and run,” are some of the stories ZBM said are set to be covered in their newscast this evening. With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news... Read more of this article
40 Minutes Of Video: Labour Day Celebrations
Labour Day celebrations were held today [Sept 5] at Union Square, with the day beginning with the race early this morning, and followed by speeches from Union leaders and a march through the streets of Hamilton. Despite the rain, a crowd gathered to take part in the annual event, which opened with a prayer from Reverend Nicholas Tweed, and included... Read more of this article
Time Lapse Videos: Demolition On Front Street
Demolition work continues on Front Street following the fire that caused severe damage to a number of buildings in July. At approximately 4.30am that morning, the fire broke out on Front Street, with Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service deploying 16 vehicles and over 30 members to battle the blaze. The blaze took hours to get under control, and caused major... Read more of this article
Video: Hermine Affects ‘Anthem Of The Seas’
Passengers aboard the cruise ship Anthem of the Seas are experiencing “choppy conditions” on their way to Bermuda as Tropical Storm Hermine continues to churn the Atlantic as it sits off of the American east coast. A CBS New York story said “Some passengers were reportedly feeling a bit sick to their stomachs as the Royal Caribbean’s... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: City’s Back To School Fun Day
[Updated with video] The City of Hamilton is hosting a free Back to School event at the City Hall grounds today [Sept 3] in order to celebrate the start of the new school year. The event — which is set to continue until 7pm — involves $1,500 worth of school supplies being given out as prizes; with shoes, backpacks and more given away,... Read more of this article
