Category: News
Government’s Presentation On Fairmont Hotel
“If there is no hotel operating there are no taxes” and “most of our competitor jurisdictions offer tax concessions far in excess of what is offered in Bermuda” were two of the statements in the Government’s presentation on the Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act. Premier David Burt, Minister of Tourism Vance Campbell and BIU... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: 2022 Relay For Life Event
After a two-year virtual hiatus due to the pandemic, the Relay For Life event was held at the Bermuda National Sports Centre this weekend, with the event designed to see the “community come together to honour, celebrate, and raise funds and awareness in an effort to free the world from the pain and suffering of cancer.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy Places Third In Yokohama
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy placed third at the World Triathlon Championship Series in Yokohama. The Bermudian, competing in her first race of the year, completed the Olympic-distance event in 1hr 51min 55sec. Britain’s Georgia Taylor-Brown won the race in 1:51:44 to move to the top of the standings after three races. Leonie Periault,... Read more of this article
Photos: Vehicle Overboard By Causeway
The two male occupants of the vehicle “did not appear to have been injured” after they crashed overboard in the area of the Causeway, the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 a.m. today, Saturday, 14th May, 2022, police received a 911 report that a SUV had gone overboard at the Causeway. “Upon... Read more of this article
Video: May 14th Bernews Morning Newsflash
18-year-old arrested in connection with incident at Divots, Government will ‘await position’ of UK on Cannabis Bill, Dame Flora Duffy places 3rd in Japan, February 2022 Consumer Price Index report, retail sales decreased 4.4% in February 2022, Japan’s team may not enter SailGP Season 3, Relay for Life event gets underway and 399 cases announced... Read more of this article
Photos: SailGP Teams Final Practice Sessions
The Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess is set to get underway today [May 14], with a fleet of high-speed, F50 catamarans to compete in the event, which will be broadcast internationally. The competition features teams from Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, and France and... Read more of this article
18-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Incident
An 18-year-old male is “currently in custody assisting with the ongoing investigation into the firearm incident” at Divots, the police have confirmed. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm an 18-year-old male,is currently in custody assisting with the ongoing investigation into the firearm incident, which occurred... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: May 13 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
Govt Will ‘Await Position’ Of UK On Cannabis Bill
Following the news that Governor Rena Lalgie will “reserve Assent” of the Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022, the Government issued a short statement that said they will “await the position of the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs regarding this matter.” A Government spokesperson said: “We have received... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Decreased 4.4% In February 2022
After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 4.7% in February – the overall volume of retail sales decreased 4.4% when compared to February 2021, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the February 2022 Retail Sales... Read more of this article
Cultural Stakeholder Conference On May 15
The Department of Culture will host its second annual Cultural Stakeholder Conference on Sunday [May 15], which will “bring together key members of the island’s artistic and creative community.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets will open the in-person event, which takes place... Read more of this article
Japan’s Team May Not Enter SailGP Season 3
Japan Driver Nathan Outteridge has issued an urgent plea for financial backing and said the team “may not be able to enter Season 3 if it does not receive support.” It comes after the news that Japan would sit out the first three events of the season to allow fully-funded newcomer teams Canada and Switzerland to enter the league. There are... Read more of this article
