Category: News
February 2022 Consumer Price Index Report
Consumers paid 2.5% more in February than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, “The Transport & Foreign Travel sector continued to be the most significant contributor [+9.4 per cent] to the twelve-month increase in the CPI. On average,... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Looking Forward To Yokohama Test
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy resumes her quest to become a four-time world champion when she competes in her opening race this year at the World Triathlon Championship Series Yokohama tomorrow [May 14]. Duffy made a perfect start to her title defence by storming to victory in Abu Dhabi in November last year and will look to lay strong... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & 360: SailGP Street Fest
In advance of the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess this weekend, the Bermuda Tourism Authority and City of Hamilton hosted the SailGP Street Fest event yesterday evening [May 12] in Hamilton, with crowds of people coming out to enjoy the entertainment, vendors and more. Charles H. Jeffers II, Chief Executive Officer at the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Video: May 13th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Governor will ‘reserve Assent’ of Cannabis Bill, second person dies after explosion with the police confirming the death of Jove Mascarinas, $3,398 raised to enhance Westgate library, town hall on Fairmont Southampton, SailGP Street Fest held in Hamilton, TABS partners with Shanna Hollis for new print, round up campaign raises nearly $23,000 for... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: May 12 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: Town Hall On Fairmont Southampton
Premier David Burt, Minister of Tourism Vance Campbell and BIU President Chris Furbert will be holding a town hall meeting this evening [May 12] about the Fairmont Southampton Hotel Act, and it is set to begin at 6.00pm and we will carry the live stream below. The hotel has been closed for some time, and in March Westend said they have “obtained... Read more of this article
Round Up Campaign Raises Nearly $23,000
The MarketPlace today [May 12] announced that its latest round-up campaign has raised nearly $23,000 to support the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, which was caused by Russia invading the nation. A spokesperson said, “Customers across the island supported The MarketPlace charity round-up to raise money which will be delivered directly to Caritas... Read more of this article
Garden Club Donates $10,000 To Carter House
The Garden Club of Bermuda has made a donation of $10,000 to Carter House. A spokesperson said, “The Garden Club of Bermuda donated $10,000.00 to Carter House [the St David’s Island Historical Society] which is believed to be one of the oldest Bermuda vernacular farmhouses, surviving largely in its original structure and form for over three centuries.... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Jove Mascarinas
The police have confirmed the sad news that a second person has died following the house explosion in Southampton, with the police confirming the death of 50-year-old Jove Mascarinas. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 50-year-old Jove Mascarinas and extends sincere condolences to her family... Read more of this article
Governor Will ‘Reserve Assent’ Of Cannabis Bill
[Updated] The Governor has confirmed that she will “reserve Assent” of the Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022. adding that she will “notify the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.” For Bills to become law in Bermuda, they must first pass in Parliament and then be granted Assent by the UK-appointed... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Concession Bill Is A Historic Giveaway’
[Opinion column written by OBA Senator Dr Douglas DeCouto] On Friday, the PLP Government failed the people of Bermuda with yet another demonstration of the PLP’s lack of accountability, lack of forthrightness, and lack of ability. The Fairmont Southampton concession bill is a historic giveaway to the developers that shows that David Burt as Finance... Read more of this article
TABS Partners With Shanna Hollis For New Print
Continuing their tradition of collaborating with Bermudian artists, local clothing designer TABS has partnered with Shanna Hollis on their newest release of award-winning swimwear called Gotta’ Go Town, with a percentage of sales going toward art bursaries for Kaleidoscope’s Summer program. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Hollis, who is an art teacher... Read more of this article
