Category: News
Health Worker Profile: Roque, Douglas-Sampson
[Part 4 of a series of Public Health workers for 2022 Public Health Week] Caroline Roque, Pediatric Physiotherapist Caroline Roque is a Pediatric Physiotherapist working for the Department of Health . She works within the Early Intervention team providing specialist services to children aged 0-4 years. “I have worked in this position here in Bermuda... Read more of this article
Video: April 7th Bernews Morning Newsflash
18-year-old dies following shooting, shooting in Paget on Monday, no one injured, vehicle fire in Pembroke, another coronavirus related death, 147 new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, OBA: Seems a ‘smoke screen’ for independence, children enjoy Nature Walk at Spittal Pond, US Coast Guard to assist fisheries enforcement, 3D look at motocross... Read more of this article
Minister Rabain Column: Parish Primary Schools
[Column written by Minister of Education Diallo Rabain] During my time as Minister of Education, I have noticed that there is rarely a discussion or debate on daily media and social media feeds about the big ideas, the vision that the Government’s team has for learning and schooling and what this means for the future of our country. So, whilst... Read more of this article
$372,234 Raised For Ukraine Crisis Appeal
Bermuda Red Cross announced that “through the many fantastic efforts of individuals, companies, foundations and schools we now have $372,234 raised for the Ukraine Crisis Appeal, of which is $100,000 from The Peter Cundhill Foundation.” A spokesperson said, “We sent $190,000 to British Red Cross on 16 March as we felt it was important... Read more of this article
OBA: Seems A ‘Smoke Screen’ For Independence
[Updated] The Cannabis legislation “appears to be a smoke screen for the PLP Government’s real agenda, which is to build a case for independence,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said, with Mr Simons asking if the PLP Government is “intentionally orchestrating a real case for their own political endgame for Independence.” Mr... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: April 6 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
1 Death, 147 Positive, 220 Active, 4 In Hospital
The Ministry received 7112 test results — spanning 6 days — and 147 were positive, so there are now 220 active cases, of which 4 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death, marking the 129th since the pandemic began. “I am sad to report that Bermuda has had another coronavirus... Read more of this article
Shooting In Paget On Monday, No One Injured
The police confirmed that there was a shooting in the Ord Road, Paget area on Monday evening, and said that no one was injured. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:10pm Monday, 4th April 2022 one 911 call was received reporting a single gunshot heard in the Ord Road, Tribe Road No. 5, Paget area. “Police officers responded and conducted inquiries... Read more of this article
US Coast Guard To Assist Fisheries Enforcement
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Angela McShan is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda today [April 6] as “part of a multi-month fisheries enforcement operation in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Royal Bermuda Regiment and Coast Guard, and the Bermuda Police Service.” A spokesperson said, “The cutter will be... Read more of this article
18-Year-Old Dies Following Shooting
[Updating: Police confirm that an 18-year-old male has died following a shooting in the east end] The police confirmed they “received a report of a body lying in the road near Clearwater Beach, St. David’s” this morning [April 6] and said they “located the body of a male and secured the scene, which is currently being processed... Read more of this article
Police Continue Investigation Into Murder
The investigation into the murder of Jordan Outerbridge – who was fatally shot one year ago — continues, with the police appealing for anyone with information to please contact them. One Year Ago Today Acting Detective Inspector Jason Smith, Senior Investigating Officer, said, “Approximately 10:30pm on 6th April 2021 37-year-old Mr. Jordan... Read more of this article
Health Worker Profile: Environmental Health
[Part 3 of a series of Public Health workers for 2022 Public Health Week] Tracy Woolridge, Vector Control Programme Tracy Woolridge is the General Foreman of the Vector Control Programme of the Department of Health. The Vector Control Programme is part of the Environmental Health section and helps prevent the spread of diseases and illnesses borne... Read more of this article
