Category: News
24-Year-Old Male Arrested In Relation To Murder
The police have confirmed that a 24-year-old male “has been arrested in relation to the investigation into the murder of Osagi Bascome.” Detective Chief Inspector [DCI] Peter Stableford said, “Our appeal for members of the public to come forward and assist investigators by telling us what they know about this tragic incident, has been... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Dec 20 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
MP Dunkley: Make Healthy Choices This Holiday
“As the Christmas and New Year holidays draw closer, we must not forget that we are still in the midst of a pandemic,” Shadow Minister of Health Michael Dunkley said, with Mr Dunkley urging people to adhere to Covid-19 restrictions, wear masks when required, social distance as needed and practice good hygiene. Mr Dunkley said, “As... Read more of this article
Dance Academy Donates To Salvation Army Drive
Bermuda Dance Academy students held a fundraising drive in aid of The Salvation Army’s Secret Santa and Christmas Hamper programmes. A spokesperson said, “Dancers, parents and teachers amassed 50 toys and two boxes of non-perishable items over the last month for donation to those less fortunate this holiday season.” Nikia Manders, Director... Read more of this article
Harbour Road Traffic Flow Change Ending
The Ministry of Public Works advised that the “daily implemented rush hour traffic flow change on Harbour Road near Lover’s Lane will be ending today [Dec 20] since schools will be closing for the Holiday break.” A Government spokesperson said, “All traffic movements will resume back to two way flow and traffic control around the construction... Read more of this article
Column: Susan Jackson On Drunk Driving
[Opinion column written by Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson] Bermudians love to drink. It’s no secret. And with the holiday season upon us, libations will be flowing in abundance. If one chooses to indulge, that’s their right but once they decide to operate a vehicle afterwards, they are blatantly disregarding the wellbeing of every road... Read more of this article
Teachers Union On Covid Testing Schedule
[Updated] Noting that the Ministry asked staff to report for Covid testing on January 1 while the B.U.T. proposed to do it on January 4 — saying that teachers are not “obligated to perform any work-related duties before Jan 4″ and a “test on Jan 1 to receive students on Jan 5 gives false security” — the Union has... Read more of this article
11 Territories Have Received Booster Vaccines
The UK Overseas Territories “have some of the highest vaccination rates globally” and to date, eleven — including Bermuda — have received booster vaccines, the British Minister of State Amanda Milling said. During a recent session of British Parliament, Conservative MP Andrew Percy asked the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth... Read more of this article
Video: Finance Minister Press Conference
[Updated] Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson will be holding a press conference this morning [Dec 20] to discuss Ministry of Finance matters and we will stream it live, so the video below should start at around 11.30am. Update: Some of the key points from the Minister’s remarks are below Current expenditures for fiscal 2021/22, excluding debt... Read more of this article
Caitlyn Bobb Named Track Performer Of Week
Caitlyn Bobb — who recently recorded the 5th fastest time in the 500m in the United States college rankings this year — has earned the America East Female Track Performer of the Week award. The University of Maryland, Baltimore County website said, “UMBC track and field kicked off the 2021-22 season in grand fashion at the Navy Invitational... Read more of this article
Darlington FC Team Hold Minute Of Silence In UK
The Darlington Football Club women’s team in England held a minute of silence before their match on Sunday to pay their respects to the late Osagi Bascome, who previously played for Darlington FC. Darlington FC tweeted the photo below, saying: “Darlington FC Women paying their respects to former player Osagi Bascome with a one minutes silence... Read more of this article
Commercial Bank Appoint Neville Grant As CEO
The Bermuda Commercial Bank announced that Neville Grant has been appointed their Chief Executive Officer. A spokesperson said, “At the December meeting of the Board of Directors, Neville Grant was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Bermuda Commercial Bank Limited [BCB]. “Following a successful transition period, Neville steps into... Read more of this article
