Category: News
No Bus Service On Tuesday From 10am to 1pm
“There will be service delays this week and no public bus service” from 10am to 1pm tomorrow [April 12], the Department of Public Transportation said. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation is advising commuters that there will be service delays this week and no public bus service tomorrow, Tuesday,... Read more of this article
Caitlyn Bobb & Sakari Famous Set New Records
The island had two track and field athletes set new records at their universities in the U.S, with Caitlyn Bobb breaking the 400m record on her way to winning the event, while Sakari Famous set a new high jump record as she also claimed victory. Caitlyn Bobb Bobb competes for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and their report said, “Freshman... Read more of this article
Reduction In Collisions In 2022 First Quarter
Operation Vega appears to have had an impact as there has been “a reduction in collisions,” the police said today. Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell, from the Police Tactical Support Division, said, “We can now report that Operation Vega appears to have taken hold of collision statistics. We reported a reduction in collisions by as many... Read more of this article
Renovation Of Beacon House Now Underway
The renovation of Beacon House is now underway, with Vision Bermuda aiming to raise $90,000 in order to “fully restore and equip our building to service the blind and visually impaired in our community.” A spokesperson said, “Vision Bermuda is delighted to share the news that the long awaited and much needed renovation of Beacon House... Read more of this article
Photos: BNT Hosts Annual Palm Sunday Walk
[Updated with photos] After being on hiatus due to the pandemic, the Bermuda National Trust’s annual Palm Sunday Walk took place yesterday [April 10] with crowds of people taking part. A spokesperson said, “The walk was in St George’s Parish this year. It started outside the former World Heritage Centre at Penno’s Wharf headed up Khyber... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Leads Bermuda Delegation To RIMS
Premier and Finance Minister David Burt is leading Bermuda delegation to the Risk and Insurance Management Society [RIMS] annual conference which is being held in San Francisco from April 10-13, 2022 A Government spokesperson said, ” RIMS is the world’s largest community dedicated to advancing risk management. RiskWorld is RIMS’ first major... Read more of this article
2022 Charman Prize Art Winners Announced
The winners of the Charman Prize have been announced, with Antione Hunt named as the overall winner. A spokesperson said, “The Charman Prize at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art came to a close this past Saturday, April 9th. Sponsored by patron John Charman, a prominent figure in international business and an avid art collector, this biennial exhibition... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hockey Teams Ready For CAC Games
[Written by Stephen Wright] For the past two months, the Bermuda men’s and women’s hockey teams have had a crash course in preparation for the Central American and Caribbean Games qualifiers under their new coach Kovin Moodley. While having a relatively short period to instil his vision and philosophy into his players, Moodley explained that... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw world class athletes take part in the USATF Bermuda Games, the Court Street market, Sri Lankans gather to support their homeland and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Police Continue Investigation Into Murders Govt: Delays In Travel Authorisation... Read more of this article
Photos, Video, 360: Court St Market Palm Sunday
[Updated with photos & 360] The Court Street Market Palm Sunday edition is being held today [April 10], with the event set to run until 7.00pm this evening. The organisers previously said, “The Uptown Merchants are excited to announce the return of the Court Street Market. The first market will take place this Sunday, April 10th from 1 pm... Read more of this article
Former U.S. State Department Employee Jailed
A Washington DC-based former U.S. State Department employee was sentenced to 12 months in an American prison for “conspiring to commit honest services fraud” in relation to a security upgrade to be performed at the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda. A statement from the U.S. Justice Department said, “May Salehi, a former State Department... Read more of this article
Police Continue Investigation Into Murders
The police are continuing their investigations into the two recent murders, and said they are “appealing for patience and understanding as we work to bring about justice and closure.” This week was marred with gun violence that sadly resulted in the deaths of two young men; 24-year-old Che Jennings was fatally shot in Warwick, and 18-year-old... Read more of this article
