Category: News
50 Speeding Tickets Issued In One Hour
50 speeding tickets were issued in just one hour — between 5.30am and 6.30am — this morning [Jan 12], and the police have continued to appeal to the public to slow down. In an online post, the Bermuda Police Service said, “This morning between 5:30am and 6:30am the Roads Policing Unit issued fifty speeding tickets for speeds between 60kph... Read more of this article
Column: Celebrating Dr Weldon’s Contributions
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] Like the vast majority of Bermudians, I was disappointed in hearing that Dr Carika Weldon had recently submitted her resignation, especially having experienced the pleasure of some limited collaboration with this unique young woman, prior to the pandemic. My decade of experience as former Labour Relations Officer... Read more of this article
Luxury Gifts Bermuda Store To Close On March 1
“We have made the difficult decision to close our doors on March 1st, 2022,” Luxury Gifts Bermuda said. The owner posted the graphic below on the company’s Facebook page and said, “Dear Luxury Gifts Friends, I am writing with a heavy heart to inform you that I have made the difficult decision to close our family business. As many... Read more of this article
Fixed Penalty Tickets Issued For Curfew Breach
Individuals found in breach of curfew regulations “are not arrested,” the police confirmed today, adding that “individuals found in breach of curfew, are issued a fixed penalty ticket.” “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can confirm that individuals found in breach of curfew regulations are not arrested,” the police posted... Read more of this article
Bermuda Fire Service Staffing Affected By Covid
The Bermuda Fire Service Association has spoken out about the challenges with staffing due to Covid-19, with multiple firefighters out due to Covid protocols. Last night’s ZBM Evening News reported, “The Fire Service Association says it is alarmed over the current lack of manpower within the ranks of the Fire and Rescue Service. “The... Read more of this article
Apply For Summer Employment Programme
The Department of Workforce Development is inviting college and university students to apply for the 2022 Summer Employment Programme. A Government spokesperson said, “Internship applicants must hold Bermudian status and be enrolled full time at an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.5. “To register, please visit www.bermudajobboard.bm... Read more of this article
Video: Jan 12th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Man arrested in connection with stabbing, Covid affects Fire Service, 17 people ticketed for speeding in one hour, 2022 Bermuda Government Scholarships open, Premier says ‘Ministers kept in touch with their counterparts’, MP Michael Dunkley says Government has shown “lack of leadership”, court trial date for Zane DeSilva, JetBlue has reportedly... Read more of this article
Reports: JetBlue To Reduce Service From NYC
JetBlue has reduced a number of its routes, including flights from New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bermuda, which the airline is reportedly making into a “summer seasonal” route. A story at Infinite Flight said, “JetBlue has cut 17 routes in response to the Covid-19 omicron variant. After winter break... Read more of this article
Karting: Scott Barnes Claims Wins In Florida
[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes enjoyed a near-perfect weekend in the opening two rounds of the Skusa Winter Series at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex in Florida. The island’s top karting driver came close to a clean sweep of wins on both days of competition but suffered engine problems in the final race of round one on Saturday and was... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Jan 11 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
Dunkley: Govt Has Shown “Lack Of Leadership”
“Government has shown a glaring lack of leadership through this period,” MP Michael Dunkley said, citing the “sudden resignation of Dr. Weldon, the botched school openings and significant testing delays” and “Cabinet Ministers, including the Premier” being off. Mr. Dunkley — who is the Shadow Minister of National... Read more of this article
‘Ministers Kept In Touch With Their Counterparts’
“Though I was off-island, and there were various ministers travelling and taking a vacation on the island during the holiday, all Ministers kept in touch with their counterparts as is standard practice,” Premier David Burt said. The Premier, as well as some other Cabinet Ministers, had been off over the holiday season, with a number of Acting... Read more of this article
