Category: News
Video: Teachers Union Press Conference
[Updated] The Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 7] and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 22-minute replay is below Update 8.01pm: Speaking today, the B.U.T President Nishanthi Bailey said, “The... Read more of this article
Barnes Aims For Victory In Skusa Winter Series
[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes is looking for a flying start to the opening two rounds of the Skusa Winter Series at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex in Florida this weekend. The island’s top karting driver hopes to improve on his second-place finish last year and win his Shifter Masters class. Barnes, 37, will be up against four other... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Jan 7 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
OBA: ‘Frustrating That Govt Ignored Pleas’
“It is frustrating and unbelievable that the Government has ignored the pleas for help” from Dr. Carika Weldon, Opposition Leader Cole Simons said, adding that “she proactively sounded the alarm, but to no avail.” This follows after the Cabinet Office confirmed that Dr. Weldon “resigned and given notice of her intention to end... Read more of this article
“Substances Believed To Be Controlled Drugs”
A 17-year-old male — who initially failed to stop for police, did not have a valid license and was riding an uninsured and unlicensed bike — was “in possession of a number of small plastic twists and numerous sealable baggies containing substances believed to be controlled drugs.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before... Read more of this article
Delay In After School Programme Services
“There will be a delay in the After School Programme and After School Club services due to Covid-19 related staff shortages and pending test results,” the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation said. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department is doing everything possible to ensure DYSR services can resume in full on Monday,... Read more of this article
J’Nai Butterfield-Steede Joins Glossop North End
Glossop North End — a football club in Derbyshire, England that currently plays in the Northern Premier League Division One West — has welcomed Bermudian footballer J’Nai Butterfield-Steede. Glossop North End tweeted the photo below, saying: “GNE are pleased to welcome J’Nai Butterfield-Steede to the club. J’Nai is a pacy, attacking... Read more of this article
Four To Run Antarctica Marathon To Raise Funds
Anna Laura Hocking, Philip Martin, Andy McComb and Mark Harris will run the Antarctica Marathon to raise funds for Raleigh Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Raleigh Bermuda is excited to announce its 2022 epic adventure and fundraiser where we will see four Bermudians run the Antarctica Marathon to raise funds for Raleigh Bermuda [#710]. “The Racers... Read more of this article
Video: Jan 7th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Dr Carika Weldon resigns, 255 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, active cases increase to 1,111 with 4 people in hospital, 372 cases announced so far this month, curfew will remain until expires on January 20, Ministry provides update on school openings, Shiona Turini, Bushara Bushara & Carol Blaser join Tourism board, ten people complete Fibre... Read more of this article
Curfew Will Remain Until Expires On January 20
The current curfew — which is 12.30am to 5.00am — and “other public health measures will remain in place until they expire on January 20, 2022,” the Government noted this evening. In releasing tonight’s test results, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Additionally, we have been asked about relaxing the current regulations... Read more of this article
Dr Carika Weldon Resigns, Last Day On Jan 31
The Cabinet Office confirmed that Dr. Carika Weldon “has resigned and given notice of her intention to end her tenure as Science Advisor & Laboratory Director of MDL,” and her last day of work will be January 31, 2022. Dr. Weldon commented, “I really appreciate the experience and opportunities I have gained while working in this role.... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 255 New, 1,111 Active, 4 In Hospital
The Ministry received 4,247 test results — spanning two days — and 255 were positive, so active cases have now increased to 1,111, with four people in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4,247 test results and 255 were positive for the coronavirus. “These results are from... Read more of this article
