Category: News
Charts Only: 2022-2023 Bermuda Budget
For those seeking a quick visual view of the 2022 Budget delivered in the House of Assembly by Premier David Burt this morning [Feb 25], the charts extracted from the Budget are below. For comparison’s sake, charts from the 2021 Budget are here, 2020 Budget are here, 2019 Budget are here, 2018 Budget are here, 2017 Budget are here, the 2016 Budget... Read more of this article
Car Licensing Fees To Be Reduced By 10%
“This year, to provide further relief across the board to all residents, the Government is cutting the vehicle licensing fees for private cars by 10%,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said. In delivering the 2022 Budget today, Premier Burt said, “It has long been a known irritation in Bermuda that the birthday gift from the Government... Read more of this article
Live Updates & Audio: Premier Delivers Budget
[Updates to begin at around 10am] Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt is set to deliver the 2022 Budget in the House of Assembly this morning [Feb 25]. The live video will start when the Budget starts – which is normally at just past 10am We will be covering the Budget all day, providing live updates as the Premier delivers the speech,... Read more of this article
124,342 Total Vaccinations, 73.3% Had One Dose
As of February 19th, Bermuda has administered a total of 124,342 vaccinations and 73.3% of the population has received one dose, 72% have had two doses, and 71.1% of those eligible for a booster have received it. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since January 11th, 2021, Bermuda residents have received a... Read more of this article
Ukrainians Thank Community, Set Up Fundraiser
The Ukrainian community have thanked their “Bermuda family” for standing with them and said the “support we are getting from you is incredible,” and noting that many people are asking how they can help, they have set up a fundraising page to raise funds for the Red Cross in Ukraine. They partnered with Ptix for the fundraiser,... Read more of this article
Akilah Swan Joins Ignite Bermuda’s Board
Ignite Bermuda today [Feb 25] announced the addition of Bermudian entrepreneur Akilah Swan to their Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “Since its inception in 2019, Ignite has seen strong growth in its entrepreneurial ecosystem, now comprising over 300 entrepreneurs and community leaders. “At the same time, Ignite’s board recognizes... Read more of this article
Video: February 25 Bernews Morning Newsflash
Premier David Burt to deliver Budget today, Marcus Jones resigns from Senate, 67 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, new vaccination stats released, Island’s Ukrainian community gather in solidarity, Taaj Muhammad found guilty of murder, Akilah Swan joins Ignite Bermuda’s Board, road sobriety checkpoints tonight, Delta, Kappa & Essent $50,000... Read more of this article
Official Notice Of Ministers & Responsibilities
The change in Ministerial responsibilities have been ‘officially’ assigned, with today’s official notices including a document on ‘Ministers and responsibilities assigned’, which details the adjustments in Cabinet Ministries, which have previously been announced by the Government. The change in responsibilities follows after... Read more of this article
Island’s Ukrainian Community Gather In Solidarity
Members of the Ukrainian community of Bermuda gathered today [Feb 24] to show support and solidarity for each other and their homeland, with people gathering on the steps of City Hall with the Ukraine flag. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been widely condemned by the international community, and western nations have levied various sanctions against... Read more of this article
Target For Balanced Budget Delayed By Year
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt “signaled that the new target for achieving a balanced budget has now been delayed by one year to fiscal year 2024/25,” the Government said this evening. The Premier said, “In the last budget presentation, the Government was projected to balance the budget by the next fiscal year, 2023/24. However,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: February 24 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
67 Positive, 217 Active, 5 In Hospital, 0 In ICU
The Ministry received 7351 test results — spanning three days — and 67 were positive, so there are 217 active cases, of which 5 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 7351 test results, and 67 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.9%. “These... Read more of this article
