Category: News
Column: “Burning Ice” Lasting Memories
[Written by Dale Butler] Pamela ‘Ms. Utopia’ Butterfield has many fond memories of local music. Her own career started at the Heron Bay and Sandys Secondary Schools and Vernon Temple AME Church when she sang in their choirs in the 60s and 70s. Musician Darryl Simons was one of her main tutors. To her it was fun until she had a chance to perform... Read more of this article
Column: Leadership, Accountability & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] Heavy is the head that wears the crown. The task of navigating a global pandemic is very stressful and often overwhelming. No rational person could consider it an easy feat. Without a doubt, our leaders need vacation, including Premier David Burt. But the issue is not that vacations were taken... Read more of this article
Premier Burt On Dr. Weldon, Staff For Testing
There was a “difference of opinion” with Dr Carika Weldon, Premier David Burt said, adding “I understand, recognize and accept that, but the government of Bermuda has to balance all of the challenges.” The Premier also addressed a question about the staffing for testing saying that “we have to move to a place of sustainability”... Read more of this article
2022 Bermuda Government Scholarships Open
The Ministry of Education is advising the public that the 2022 Bermuda Scholarship Applications are now live. A Government spokesperson said, “Students are encouraged to go to the link and fill in their information as early as possible. The deadline for the applications are April 11, 2022 and can be found at www.bermudascholarships.com.” Acting... Read more of this article
Ministry Of Labour Year End Review 2021
The Government has released the “Ministry of Labour Year End Review 2021,” which they said explains some of the “progressed policies that strengthen the fundamental principles and rights in the workplace, enhance social protection, and foster economic growth.” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said, “As the health crisis... Read more of this article
Man Arrested In Connection With Stabbing
A 58-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 56-year-old man in St George’s on Sunday [Jan 9], the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:25pm on Sunday January 9th 2022, a 56-yr-old man attended the Southside Police Station, to report that he had been stabbed in the area of the Scrap Yard, Southside,... Read more of this article
Premier On Vaccine For Kids, Quarantine, More
The Government is ‘examining’ the isolation/quarantine period and we can expect an announcement on that later this month and we should also expect an announcement on vaccinations for 5 – 11 year olds next week. This was from Premier David Burt as he was speaking during a live BNV interview where he answered a number of reader questions... Read more of this article
Video: Jan 11th Bernews Morning Newsflash
689 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, active cases increase to 1604 with 6 people in hospital, ‘commence antigen testing in public schools’, travel authorization will be in use until 2023, LOM Financial promote Makeba DeShields, $91,382 spent in EEZs during ‘Eat, Shop, Play’, Genrui Antigen Test removed from approved list and Restaurant Weeks... Read more of this article
‘Commence Antigen Testing In Public Schools’
“The Department of Education will commence antigen testing in public schools this week in substitution for the saliva screening program,” the Government said this evening. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Education would like to advise parents and guardians of Bermuda’s public schools that re-testing will begin this week. “Preschool... Read more of this article
Travel Authorization Will Be In Use Until 2023
The travel authorization will be in use until at least April of next year, however the Government is aware people have concerns about it, and they are having discussions about “simplifying the process,” as they look to how we can “reduce the restrictions at the border and adopt the position of living with the coronavirus.” This... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 689 New, 1604 Active, 6 In Hospital
The Ministry received 7,125 test results – spanning three days — and 689 were positive, so active cases have now increased to 1604, with 6 people in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 7,125 test results, and 689 were positive for the coronavirus. “These results are from... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Jan 10 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
