Category: News
Govt Confirm Two Coronavirus Related Deaths
The Ministry has confirmed the sad news there have been two more coronavirus related deaths this month, bringing the total of coronavirus-related deaths since the start of the pandemic to 116. Speaking at today’s press conference, Health Minister Kim Wilson said, “Since our last update on Monday, Bermuda has, unfortunately, another two Covid-19... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
[Updated] Health Minister Kim Wilson, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ayoola Oyinloye, and Bermuda Hospitals Board Chief of Staff Dr. Wesley Miller will be holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 27] to update the public on Covid-19 and the live video below should start at around 3.00pm. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update... Read more of this article
Man Arrested: Warrant, Disqualified, Knife, Drugs
A 26-year-old man — who had an outstanding warrant, was disqualified from driving and was in “possession of a knife and small amount of suspected controlled drugs” — was arrested yesterday on East Broadway. A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:20pm, on Wednesday, 26-Jan-2022, Police were conducting Operation Vega exercises... Read more of this article
Three People Injured In Separate Collisions
A 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured on North Shore Road, and in a separate incident a car driver struck a pole in Middle Road. Collision involving a pedestrian: A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday 26th January, 2022, police attended a reported road traffic collision resulting in personal injury involving a motorcar... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy In Sports Illustrated ‘Fittest 50′
Dame Flora Duffy has earned yet another accolade, being named in this year’s Sports Illustrated ‘Fittest 50,’ which “ranks the best-conditioned athletes in the world.” The Bermudian is the only triathlete to make the prestigious list, where she is named alongside other world class athletes including gymnast Simone Biles, basketball... Read more of this article
Dunkley: Premier Should Provide Full Statement
“The people need answers” about Curtis Richardson’s appointment, MP Michael Dunkley said, adding that “it would be appropriate that next week when Parliament resumes the Premier provides a full statement on why he made the appointment knowing about the ongoing debt issues with the senior landlord and why his instructions were... Read more of this article
NVCC And KICS Strike New Partnership
North Village Community Club [NVCC] has partnered with Kids in Control Systems [KICS] to provide workshops for student-athletes. A spokesperson said, “Sport scouters are seeking holistic athletes and Angela Young, Founder and President of Kids in Control Systems [KICS] prepares young athletes to meet this challenge. “At a recent presentation at... Read more of this article
UK Minister: None Raised Idea Of Representation
“In my dealings with the Overseas Territory, none have raised the idea of formal representation in the UK Parliament,” Minister of State Amanda Milling said, adding that they “believe the fundamental basis of the relationship with each Overseas Territory is right, striking a balance which allows each to maintain strong links with the UK,... Read more of this article
Boxer Nikki Bascome To Face New Opponent
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome will face Dylan Rushton at The Shed in Royal Naval Dockyard on Saturday after the Canadian was drafted in to replace compatriot Waseem El Sinawi. Rushton has stepped in to meet Bascome in The Fight Night Champion main event after El Sinawi tested positive for Covid-19. Bascome has been inactive since his unanimous... Read more of this article
Covid: Latest Stats On Hospitalisations & Deaths
[Updated] The Government has released updated statistics on the vaccination status of hospitalisations and deaths, with the latest data covering up until January 15, 2022. The chart shows that as far as the 323 hospitalisations [including repeat admissions] 275 were “not fully vaccinated” while 48 were “fully vaccinated,” and... Read more of this article
Video: Jan 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Support for mom & daughter as post goes viral, Oryx features greater Bermuda land snail, latest stats on hospitalisations & deaths, Operation Vega sees collisions fall in 4th quarter, Marcello Wainwright excited for new season, boxer Nikki Bascome to face new opponent and 3443 cases announced so far this month are some of the stories in... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Jan 26 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
