Category: News
“Overall Retail Tariff Will Increase By 7.5%”
The Regulatory Authority [RA] announced that “effective April 1,2022, retail tariffs for Bermuda’s electricity sector will increase across customer groups,” explaining that “the overall Retail Tariff will increase by 7.5%.” A spokesperson said, “The retail tariff is a component of a monthly BELCO bill that is reflected... Read more of this article
Protection Of Sharks And The Giant Manta Ray
“Going forward all sharks, except for the Galapagos, gummy and six-gill sharks will be protected under the new legislation,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “Let me first address the burning question that I am sure is on many people’s minds, which is why? Why should we protect... Read more of this article
‘Enables USA To Quickly Assist In Event Of Crisis’
The United States and the United Kingdom have “reinforced their close security cooperation” by signing an agreement that “enables the United States to quickly assist Bermuda in the event of a crisis.” A spokesperson said, “On March 24, the United States and the United Kingdom reinforced their close security cooperation... Read more of this article
Clarien Moving To Digital For Personal Banking
Clarien Bank has announced it will be transitioning to a digital, self-service based model for personal banking on April 29. A spokesperson said, “Clarien Bank has announced it will be transitioning to a digital, self-service based model for personal banking. “From end of business day on April 29, all Clarien’s Personal Banking clients will... Read more of this article
Two People Die After Two Separate Collisions
[Updated] The police have confirmed the sad news that two people have died following separate collisions; a woman died following a crash in Sandys, and a man died following a collision in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “Sadly, the Bermuda Police Service can confirm that the 42 year old woman involved in a single vehicle car crash which... Read more of this article
Video: March 26th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Two people die after two separate collisions, financing secured for Fairmont redevelopment, Curtis Dickinson on his resignation, Bermuda students eligible for UK loans, some Covid restrictions in schools relaxed, Vanessa James & Eric Radford win bronze medal at ISU, road sobriety checkpoints tonight, The Travel features Bermuda’s moongates and... Read more of this article
Serious Single Vehicle Collision In Southampton
[Updated] A serious road collision occurred on South Road in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “Around 03:15am on Saturday 26th March, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious single vehicle collision on South Road near the entrance to Church Bay, Southampton. “Details are very limited however a... Read more of this article
Serious Single Vehicle Collision In Sandys
[Updated] A woman was seriously injured following a collision in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:35pm on Friday 25th March, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious single vehicle collision on Beacon Hill Rd, Sandys. “Early information suggests that a 42 year old woman was traveling east along... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: March 25 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
Audio: Curtis Dickinson On His Resignation
Former Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson has shed light on the reasons behind his resignation, providing a ‘personal explanation’ in the House of Assembly today, where he spoke on the finances, the Fairmont Southampton deal and more. He said, “The quantum of and form of the Government’s support of the redevelopment of the Fairmont... Read more of this article
Some Covid Restrictions In Schools Relaxed
“Schools were advised of the relaxation of some Covid-related restrictions,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said today. Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Minister said, “These modifications will permit the optional removal of masks within classrooms and school grounds, the mixing bubbles, parents and visitors onto school... Read more of this article
Financing Secured For Fairmont Redevelopment
“Westend Properties has secured highly-reputable international lenders for the $190+ million redevelopment” of the Fairmont Southampton resort, the company announced today. A spokesperson said, “The funding for the Fairmont Southampton redevelopment is in its final stages with the announcement of an agreement being made between the... Read more of this article
