Category: News
BPS Confirm: Man Dies After Shooting In Warwick
[Updating] Police are responding to an incident in the Warwick area this evening [April 7] with unofficial reports suggesting there may have been a shooting. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as as able. Police continue to remain on scene at the Warwick Workmen’s Club, in high numbers, with the area taped off with... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Supreme Court Special Sitting
[Updated with video] Today [April 7], the Supreme Court of Bermuda held a Special Sitting to commemorate the retirement of The Hon. Mrs. Justice Charles-Etta G. Simmons, Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court for Bermuda. The Sitting was held in Court No. 1, Sessions House. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Supreme Court of Bermuda held a... Read more of this article
BPS Name Murder Victim: 18-Yr-Old Laje Franklin
The police have now named the young man who was fatally shot in St David’s as 18-year-old Laje Franklin. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the identity of the young man who was gunned down in St David’s as 18-year-old Laje Franklin from St. George’s and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “The... Read more of this article
NBC Sports Set To Broadcast Bermuda Games
Olympic medalists Ato Boldon and Sanya Richards-Ross will serve as analysts for NBC Sports live television and online broadcast coverage of the USATF Bermuda Games, which is se to take place this Saturday, April 9th. A statement from NBC Sports said, “Olympic medalists Noah Lyles, Grant Holloway, and Gabby Thomas headline NBC Sports’ live coverage... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: April 7 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
Video: Burgess Featured On NBC News Affiliate
Bermudian and North Carolina-based entrepreneur Kennette Burgess has been featured on NBC news affiliate WXXI encouraging entrepreneurs to turn their passion into profit. Ms Burgess made a decision to go full time in 2020 during the start of Covid-19 as she launched her business operations in the USA. She is the CEO of Focus Marketing & Development... Read more of this article
Photos: “Unfolding Flora Duffy” Mural Unveiled
Earlier today [April 7], Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr. Ernest Peets joined Dame Flora Duffy’s parents, Charles and Maria Duffy and local artists Kendra Earls and Shanna Hollis to formally unveil the “Unfolding Flora Duffy” mural. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that the mural which is located on the Church... Read more of this article
BC Students Give 1000 Hot Cross Buns To BHB
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] welcomed Bermuda College culinary arts students and lecturer Senior Chef Dr. Teneika Eve as they delivered 1,000 hot cross buns to staff at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI] in a community-minded, give-back initiative. Scott Pearman, Deputy CEO, BHB; Chef Eve and the culinary arts... Read more of this article
129,795 Total Vaccinations, 73.8% Had 2 Doses
As of March 30th, Bermuda has administered a total of 129,795 vaccinations, 73.8% of the population has received two doses and 72.9% of those eligible for a booster have received it while 6% of those with a booster have received a second booster dose. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since January 11, 2021,... Read more of this article
BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire On Parsons Road
The Bermuda and Fire Rescue Service extinguished a vehicle fire in Pembroke early this morning [April 7]. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday April 7th, 2022 at 4:17am, BFRS received a report of a vehicle on fire on Parsons Road, Pembroke. One appliance from Hamilton Station responded with a total of four firefighters. “On arrival, fire crews... Read more of this article
Minors: USATF Meet Will Be A ‘Career Highlight’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dage Minors believes the star-studded line-up at the USATF Bermuda Games is the “greatest field of athletes” ever assembled on the island. Minors, along with top local names Jah-Nhai Perinchief and Lamont Marshall, will be among some of the most decorated figures in athletics when they compete at the Flora Duffy Stadium... Read more of this article
Health Worker Profile: Roque, Douglas-Sampson
[Part 4 of a series of Public Health workers for 2022 Public Health Week] Caroline Roque, Pediatric Physiotherapist Caroline Roque is a Pediatric Physiotherapist working for the Department of Health . She works within the Early Intervention team providing specialist services to children aged 0-4 years. “I have worked in this position here in Bermuda... Read more of this article
