Category: News
Feb 26: Open Mic Bda To Host ‘The Story Of Us’
Open Mic Bda will be hosting their “The Story Of Us Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow” event on Saturday [Feb 26]. A spokesperson said, “Open Mic Bda has partnered with The Griot Ltd. & Art Official Souls. The Griot is a shared cultural space and retail store for the African diaspora to explore their cultural identity through historical exploration... Read more of this article
Audio | Senate Q&A On Teen Abuse Statement
Senators exchanged words after a statement on Teen Dating Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, with Senator Lindsay Simmons saying she was “appalled” by a comment made by Senator Marcus Jones. “I am not saying they deserve the bad abuse, they shouldn’t, we all agree with that,” OBA Senator Marcus Jones said. “But I do... Read more of this article
Employment, Job Loss & Work Permit Statistics
2020 “saw a plunge of 1,951 jobs lost, primarily due to the global pandemic” and the “total number of work permits issued decreased 32% in 2020 coinciding with the pandemic,” a recently released report noted. 2020 was the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, and saw widespread closures and restrictions, including the airport... Read more of this article
Event Held For Entrepreneurs & Artists
Mazar-Fox Art Consulting and Masterworks co-hosted an event on Monday [Feb 21] with guests including Forbes 30 Under 30 participants, Ignite’s latest cohort members and art patrons from across the island. A spokesperson said, “Mazar-Fox Art Consulting Ltd. and Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art cohosted a first of its kind event on Monday... Read more of this article
Video: February 24 Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police remind people that wheelies in traffic constitutes dangerous driving, National Youth Policy Working Group announced, minicars up from 40 in 2017 to 195 in 2020, 14 people earn Nonprofit Management Certificate, free teen yoga program starts in March, STIs decrease amid curfews & stay at home, event held for entrepreneurs & artists... Read more of this article
Minicars Up From 40 In 2017, To 195 In 2020
Since initially being introduced in 2017, the number of rental minicars in Bermuda has continued to rise, increasing from 40 in 2017 to 195 in 2020. This is according to the Bermuda Digest of Statistics, which noted that there were 40 in 2017, 89 in 2018, 191 in 2019, and 195 in 2020. The Bill to allow the minicars passed in Parliament in 2016, and... Read more of this article
Delta, Kappa & Essent $50,000 Scholarship Fund
The Bermuda Alumnae Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity have renewed their partnership with Essent Reinsurance Ltd. to facilitate a $50,000 scholarship fund A spokesperson said, “Essent Reinsurance Ltd. partners with the Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Bermuda Alumni Chapter... Read more of this article
Recruitment For Human Rights Tribunal Panel
People who may be interested in serving on the Human Rights Tribunal are invited to apply, and the deadline for submissions is Wednesday, March 2nd. A spokesperson said, “The Selection and Appointment Committee [SAC] for Human Rights is looking to empanel the Human Rights Tribunal to adjudicate discrimination complaints referred to them by the... Read more of this article
Cunningham On Gender Affairs Office, Equality
The OBA supports the creation of a gender affairs office, Victoria Cunningham said, adding that the the OBA “recently tabled an Opposition Bill in the House of Assembly designed to strengthen Bermuda’s human rights laws and promote equality.” Ms. Cunningham said, “Last week, Minister Tinee Furbert spoke about the proposed creation... Read more of this article
Bermuda Fiscal Responsibility Panel Report
The 2021 Bermuda Fiscal Responsibility Panel Report has been released, with the report designed to “review, monitor, assess and publicly report on the fiscal progress of the Bermuda Government.” The report said, “Over the medium term, the Government needs to boost revenues to reduce debt from its very elevated post-pandemic levels... Read more of this article
National Youth Policy Working Group Announced
Earlier today [Feb 23] the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets formally announced the members of the National Youth Policy Working Group. A Government spokesperson said, The public will recall that the National Youth Policy, a 2020 Throne Speech pledge, was launched last year, and it aims to provide a unified approach in tackling... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: February 23 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
