Category: News
‘Murder Investigation Into Death Of 49-Year-Old’
[Updated] The police have confirmed they “commenced a murder investigation into the death of a 49-year-old male who passed away after being involved in an altercation” in the Shelly Bay area, with a “46-year-old man arrested in connection with this incident.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS]... Read more of this article
Video: Minister On Layoffs & Vaccination Policies
[Updated] Minister of Labour Jason Hayward will be holding a press conference at 10.00 this morning [Feb 3] and Government said it is regarding the topic of “workplace vaccinations and layoffs.” We will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 10.00am, and we will post the full statement later on today. Update: The press... Read more of this article
Saltus Response To Criticism Over Assignment
Following a message being circulated expressing concern, Saltus school said they “are taking the concerns from our community very seriously”, adding that teachers examined the coursework “to rework, clarify, and improve” it. Messages circulating alleged that the school may have asked some students about the “better parts... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Virtual Walk’ Around Our Wetlands
Tune in tonight [Feb 2] at 8.00pm for the final part of our series on Bermuda’s unique wetlands, giving you an inside look at some of the island’s more unsung natural beauty. Today is World Wetlands Day, with the United Nations noting that “World Wetlands Day, celebrated annually on 2 February, aims to raise global awareness about the... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: February 2 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
Wells On His Season, Bristol City, Future & More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells admits he was disappointed a loan move to Sky Bet Championship rivals Cardiff City fell through but is fully committed to helping Bristol City finish the season strongly. Wells was subject to two late loan bids from the struggling Bluebirds, who are seventeenth in the league table, just four positions below City. Championship... Read more of this article
Minister: Blue Shield To Assist Ocean Protection
The island is now taking part in the Blue Shield programme, which “provides comprehensive tools to the Overseas Territories to defend their seas against illegal activities and offers a suite of support,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said today. Minister Roban said, “As a small island nation, having the resources to manage and... Read more of this article
Local Coaches Complete Cricket Course
The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] has announced that three local coaches — Shane Hollis, Courtney Trott and Calvin Waldron – have received their Cricket Accreditation and Elite High-Performance qualifications through online courses. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board is pleased to announce that three local coaches have received... Read more of this article
Photos: BNT ‘My Bermuda’ Art Competition
The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] announced the winners of the student art competition “My Bermuda”, which saw 172 entries from primary, middle, secondary and home schools across the island. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust is pleased to announce the winners of the student art competition “My Bermuda”, sponsored by SOMPO International. “The... Read more of this article
Lamb Foggo Centre Hour Changes Extended
The Bermuda Hospitals Board announced that the “change in hours at the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] will continue to the end of February at which time it will be re-assessed.” A spokesperson said, “The UCC is currently open from 6pm to 10pm Monday to Friday and 9am -9pm on Saturday and Sunday. The move to evening hours only... Read more of this article
Column: Resignations, Auditions, Silver Linings
[Opinion column written by OBA Shadow Minister for Legal & Home Affairs Scott Pearman] Do you remember ‘A Chorus Line’? Professor Google says it was once the longest running show on Broadway. But Bermudians are more likely to remember the film version, starring our very own Michael Douglas [take a bow Sir]. The story unfolds on the empty stage... Read more of this article
Jasmine Spence On Football, Training & More
[Written by Stephen Wright] Jasmine Spence had deserted her childhood dream of playing professional football long before she was offered a trial at Milton Keynes Dons Women. The 23-year-old had not trained for more than two years when she nervously pulled on her boots ahead of her first training session for the MK Dons Women’s Development squad in... Read more of this article
