Category: News
Wheelies In Traffic Constitutes Dangerous Driving
Noting they have received “a number of reports regarding motorcyclists doing wheelies in traffic” and other locations, the police have reminded people that “doing wheelies in traffic or in a public place constitutes dangerous driving.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service, [BPS] has been receiving a number... Read more of this article
14 People Earn Nonprofit Management Certificate
The Inter Agency Committee for Children, Families and the Community [IAC] celebrated 14 graduates from the 2021 Introduction to Nonprofit Management Certificate programme. “The intensive training programme ran for 11 months involving weekly online learning and monthly live learning lab sessions. Graduates earned two accredited nonprofit management... Read more of this article
Audio | Caines: ‘Make Bermuda A Better Place’
“We are pontificating and trying to understand why the Minister of Finance left” and we should be focusing on what we all “do to make Bermuda a better place,” MP Wayne Caines said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, Wayne Caine said ”I know the Minister of Finance, and what is irrefutable is that he is a man... Read more of this article
Audio | Pearman On ‘Principled Leadership’
“I just can’t shake the feeling that this week the wrong man resigned,” MP Scott Pearman said on Friday. as he spoke on a number of topics, including ‘principled leadership.’ Speaking in the House of Assembly, Scott Pearman said, “This has been a very bad week for Bermuda and please notice that I don’t say it has... Read more of this article
Audio | DeSilva On Resignation, Budget & More
“I have a lot of respect for Curtis Dickinson,” MP Zane DeSilva said in the House of Assembly, adding that they will deliver the budget, which the former Minister “had a big hand in producing.” “Budgets are started working on in October/November the previous year. Everyone knows….that sits in this Honourable House,... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Reads With Berkeley 4th Week
The Berkeley Institute Initiative ‘One Island, One Book’ continues to invite members of the public to join in with The Language Arts Department students of The Berkeley Institute as the read the novel GIRLCOTT. A spokesperson said, “The teachers of The Berkeley Institute were enthralled when they were able to interact with Mrs. Florenz Maxwell,... Read more of this article
Photos: Glenn Jones On Billboards In Boston
Bermudians who travel through the Boston area may see a familiar face as Glenn Jones – who recently made his on-air debut as an anchor and reporter for NBC 10 news – has been featured on billboards in Boston. The talented journalist was hired by NBC10 Boston late last year, and when making the announcement, President and General Manager, NBC10... Read more of this article
Column: Last Week Was Not Good For Bermuda
[Opinion column written by OBA Shadow Minister for Legal & Home Affairs Scott Pearman] Last week was not good for Bermuda. Notice that I say not good for Bermuda, rather than not good for the Burt Administration. Certainly, it was a bad week for Premier Burt. Yet the resignation of the Finance Minister – on the eve of a very challenging Budget... Read more of this article
Column: Reform & Universal Health Coverage
[Opinion column written by Senator Arianna Hodgson] Bermuda Health Strategy 2022 – 2027 will provide the vision for a healthy Bermuda and will outline the strategic reforms for our health system. This reconfirms the Government’s commitment to universal health coverage. It is the fundamental right of every man, woman, an child to have access... Read more of this article
Video: February 23 Bernews Morning Newsflash
‘Ministry of Economy and Labour’ formed with Minister Jason Hayward taking over some responsibilities from the Premier, Bermuda defeat Cayman by 6-0 in football, Marva Trott earns Raleigh Volunteer Award, Glenn Jones on billboards in Boston, restrictions result in sharp decline in marriages, African Collection: Our People, Places, Stories, Wallpaper... Read more of this article
Bermuda Football Team Defeat Cayman 6-0
The Bermuda women’s national football team scored in the first few minutes of their Concacaf W Qualifier match against the Cayman Islands and continued to dominate the match, recording a resounding 6-0 victory this evening [Feb 22] in Florida. The entire team made an excellent showing, with Leilanni Nesbeth scoring the first goal [8], Nia Christopher... Read more of this article
Minister: Resolution & Refocus On Reform
“Together, collaboratively, with the possibility of external help, I am confident we can work through the current issues to a resolution and refocus our energies back to Education Reform,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. This follows after the Union passed a ‘vote of no confidence’ in the Commissioner of Education, the Permanent Secretary... Read more of this article
