Category: News
“Restrictions Relating To Curfew Will Expire”
“The current restrictions relating to Curfew will expire as of 5:00 am on 20 January 2022,’” the Ministry advised today, adding that other restrictions will remain in place such as maximum group sizes of 20 people. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health today announces that effective Friday, 21 January 2022 the... Read more of this article
Boxer Adrian Roach Looking Forward To Match
[Written by Stephen Wright] Adrian Roach believes he has improved beyond all recognition since his previous fight in Bermuda after spending the past year sharpening his skills on the Crandall University Chargers boxing team. Roach was recommended for a scholarship at the university in Moncton, New Brunswick, by the Bermuda Boxing Federation and has... Read more of this article
Man Arrested For Threats On Social Media
A 34-year-old man has been arrested following “threats and other menacing comments made on social media toward Premier David Burt during a live interview,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “This morning, officers from the Criminal Investigation Unit carried out a search at a Hamilton Parish residence after an investigation... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Featured In CBS Eel Report
Chris Flook, who works for Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS], was recently featured in a CBS News video titled ‘The Shocking Truth About Eels’, with the report examining how eels breed in the Sargasso Sea. The CBS News website said, “Eels have a slippery reputation, transforming themselves in saltwater and freshwater environments... Read more of this article
Industry Experts Join Force To Launch Swiftly
Several insurance industry executives have joined forces to launch Swiftly, a global technology company, with operations in Bermuda and the U.S., “focused on driving down insurance costs while improving customer experience through an innovative technology ecosystem.” Swiftly is led by Michael Lyons, founder and former CEO of Weston Insurance,... Read more of this article
Nicholas Narraway Signs With US Cycling Team
Nicholas Narraway has signed his first cycling contract with US domestic elite team CS Velo Racing [Combined Strength Racing]. After successfully guest riding for CS Velo at a handful of races in 2021, including a road race win, he has officially signed on to the team for the 2022 season. “I was asked to guest ride for the team [CS Velo] for the... Read more of this article
Lewis Named One Of The Best In Caribbean
Zeiko Lewis has been named as one of the Best Caribbean Players playing in North America by Inside Caribbean Football. Sacramento Republic FC signed the attacking playmaker to the west coast after a standout 2021 campaign for fellow USL Championship club the Charleston Battery. Lewis joined the Republic FC after three seasons with the Battery. Since... Read more of this article
51 Tickets Last Night, Top Speed Of 102kmph
The police continue with Operation Vega, having issued 51 tickets last night, with the top speed being 102kmph. The Bermuda Police Service posted the photo below online, saying, “Operation Vega in effect this morning. After issuing 51 tickets last night, with the top speed being 102kmph, Blue Team, is back out early this morning monitoring traffic. Please... Read more of this article
Video: Jan 19th Bernews Morning Newsflash
SPS distributed $50,000 of supplies to schools, Butterfield Bank donated $25,000 in supplies, police warn that people are “being fleeced by online fraudsters”, update on curfew expected today, KBB identified more than 100 abandoned vessels, campaign to raise funds for math camps, 24 to graduate in Bermuda College winter commencement, Bermuda... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank Donates $25,000 In Supplies
The Bank of Butterfield has purchased $25,000 worth of school supplies for Bermuda’s public primary schools through local organisation Support Public Schools [SPS] Bermuda as part of its latest community campaign. “SPS aims to help provide Bermuda’s public school students with the equipment and supplies they need for a better quality education... Read more of this article
HSBC Somerset Branch To Reopen On Jan 19
HSBC Bermuda announced that effective Wednesday [Jan 19] the HSBC Somerset branch “will reopen to the public every weekday from 9:00am through 4:00pm.” A spokesperson said, “The Bank continues to be committed in serving and helping to protect the health of our employees, customers and the wider community. With this in mind, all customers... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Jan 18 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
