Category: News
Video: Nov 26th Bernews Morning Newsflash
The Government issues a statement on the Fairmont Southampton SDO, Chamber President Marico Thomas highlights the island’s jobs challenge, the Senate is in session today, 63 speeding tickets were issued over the weekend, the BCCL hosts its ‘Splash For Cash’ Polar Plunge, and the Kazumi Karate Open highlights local martial arts talent — these... Read more of this article
Premier To Attend JMC Meetings In London
Premier David Burt is in London this week to attend the annual meeting of UK government officials and leaders of the Overseas Territories at the Joint Ministerial Council [JMC]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Premier is joined by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Sen. the Hon. Kim Wilkerson, JP, and Secretary to the Cabinet... Read more of this article
Chamber President Highlights Jobs Challenge
The reopening of the Southampton Princess Hotel will require approximately 500 employees which is a national labour issue, the President of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce said. Mr. Marico Thomas Statement Mr Marico Thomas said, “The upcoming reopening of the Southampton Princess Hotel is expected to require approximately 500 employees, followed... Read more of this article
63 Speeding Tickets Issued This Weekend
The Bermuda Police Service issued 63 tickets over the weekend for speeding — including two people exceeding 100 km/h — and 18 people were ticketed for having no driver’s licence and/or driving an unlicensed, uninsured vehicle. A spokesperson said, “As the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] maintains high visibility policing initiatives... Read more of this article
Minister Highlights Support For Basket Initiative
Minister of Home Affairs, Alexa Lightbourne extended the Ministry’s “sincere gratitude to The MarketPlace, Lindo’s, and The Garden Market for their participation in the Affordable Bermuda Basket Initiative. ” A Government spokesperson said, “Their commitment underscores the vital role of the private sector in supporting the Government’s... Read more of this article
Photos: BCCL ‘Splash For Cash Polar Plunge’
Students, staff, and volunteers from the Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning raised $14,057 for the school’s Bursary Fund during their largest fundraiser of the year, the Splash for Cash Polar Plunge. A spokesperson said, “Under brilliant blue skies last week, students and staff from the Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] braved the... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Kazumi Karate Open
The Kazumi Karate Open was held this past weekend at the Whitney Institute Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “The event was hosted by the Tabata Ha Dojo under the direction of Sensei Charles Butterfield. Athletes from dojos across Bermuda delivered focused and disciplined performances in kata, kumite, and kobudo. “National Team athlete Zoe... Read more of this article
Bermuda Prosecutors Attend IAP Conference
Bermuda prosecutors Matthew Frick, Taneka King, and Audley Quallo joined the 7th IAP regional conference. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Prosecutions is proud to report the participation of three prosecutors: Matthew Frick, Taneka King, and Audley Quallo, in the 7th International Association of Prosecutors [IAP] North... Read more of this article
BHB Seeking ‘O Negative’ Blood Donation
Bermuda Hospitals Board is asking people with O negative blood to donate as “stocks of this blood type are running low.” A spokesperson said, “Donors and potential donors are asked to call 236-5067 to make an appointment. “If you are unsure about your blood type but are willing to donate, please contact the Bermuda Blood Donor... Read more of this article
Naquita Robinson On Women’s Qualifiers
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda women’s national team coach Naquita Robinson has backed her squad to open their Concacaf W Qualifiers campaign with a win when they face the Cayman Islands away on Thursday [November 27]. Bermuda must top group C – which also includes Guatemala, Costa Rica and Grenada – to reach the Concacaf W Championship.... Read more of this article
Govt Statement On Fairmont Southampton SDO
The Ministry for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation “reiterated the strong environmental protections, planning controls, and oversight safeguards embedded within the finalised Fairmont Southampton Special Development Order [SDO], underscoring that the SDO balances the island’s environmental responsibilities with the national priority... Read more of this article
Collaborative Law Alliance Of Bermuda
The Collaborative Law Alliance of Bermuda [CLA] was established with the aim of reducing conflict among divorcing couples and separating families. A spokesperson said, “The premise is that the parties will work together with a shared commitment to reach a settlement outside of court, whether it be in relation to finances, arrangements for children... Read more of this article
