Category: News
Berkeley’s ‘One Island, One Book’ Begins
The Berkeley Institute’s ‘One Island, One Book‘ initiative begins today [Feb 1], with the public invited to “begin reading and participating in the February and March activity.” A spokesperson said, “One Island, One Book starts today, February 1, 2022. The Berkeley Institute invites you to begin reading and participating... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hosting Forbes Under 30 This Month
For the month of February, Bermuda is hosting the first-ever Forbes Under 30 Residency program, with a group of alumni of the global Forbes 30 Under 30 lists spending time on the island, taking part in various activities. A BTA spokesperson said, “For the month of February, Bermuda will host the first-ever Forbes Under 30 Residency program. “Presented... Read more of this article
Celebration Held To Thank Dr Carika Weldon
A celebration was held yesterday [Jan 31] at the Bermuda Molecular Diagnostics and Research Laboratory to thank Dr. Carika Weldon – who returned home to assist the island at the start of the pandemic — for her service to Bermuda. “We want her to know that we appreciate her, appreciate everything that she’s done for our community and... Read more of this article
NMAC TeleHealth Kits At Airport & Via Delivery
Northshore Medical Center’s [NMAC] Covid-19 test TeleHealth Kits are now sold at the airport and via the Sargasso Sea delivery service. A spokesperson said, “The mission at Northshore Medical Center [NMAC] is to ensure that Bermuda and her guests always have convenient, affordable healthcare solutions. Pre-pandemic, this was their mission... Read more of this article
Photos: Local Team Finish Antarctica Marathon
Raleigh Bermuda’s Team Penguins have officially completed the 2022 Antarctica Marathon, joining a small group of people worldwide who have accomplished the feat, which sees runners compete in weather that the event website said “typically ranges from –10C to –20C at the time of year.” A spokesperson said, “Raleigh Bermuda is... Read more of this article
Video: February 1st Bernews Morning Newsflash
117th coronavirus related death, 241 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, celebration to thank Dr Carika Weldon, traffic stop leads to arrest of motorcycle rider, two car drivers ‘suspected to be racing’, Bermuda Is Love offer two $5,000 scholarships, Spittal Pond Nature Reserve, “Love circle” at Cabinet grounds, helping seniors adapt to Clarien... Read more of this article
360 Degree Tour: Spittal Pond Nature Reserve
In the fourth of our five-part series for 2022 World Wetlands Day, we take a 360 degree tour of Spittal Pond, which is described as “Bermuda’s only example of a non-tidal permanent brackish lagoon” and “the most important wetland for wintering waterfowl and transient shorebirds.” Declared a “Wetland of International Importance”... Read more of this article
January 2022: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the North Hamilton, Humpback whales, rainbow, Shelly Bay beach,... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With BTA CEO Charles Jeffers
Bermuda Tourism Authority Chief Executive Officer Charles Jeffers II will be joining Bernews at 8.00pm on Monday evening [Jan 31] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, and if you have a question you would like to ask Mr Jeffers please feel free to leave a comment here or on the related post on our social media accounts, and... Read more of this article
Dr Ambrose To Join MDL, BHEC To Support
Dr. Pradeep Ambrose will join the MDL team to become the Primary Scientist “as part of a directorship transition,” the Bermuda Health Council will “continue to provide support,” and experienced lab operations personnel David Rogers and Andresa Bashir will provide ”operational support to the MDL team.” These changes... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Jan 31 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
241 Positive, 925 Active, 14 In Hospital, 2 In ICU
The Ministry received 6199 test results – spanning four days — and 241 were positive, so active cases have now decreased to 925, of which 14 people are in hospital, with 2 in ICU, and sadly the Minister has confirmed there has been another coronavirus related death. “Sadly, Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus related death”, said... Read more of this article
