Category: News
Aspen Donates $20K To Community Giveaway
Re/insurer Aspen Bermuda Limited announced “its support of community efforts towards moving past this pandemic” with a $20,000 donation “earmarked as part of the Back to Business Community Giveaway programme.” Christian Dunleavy, CEO of Aspen Bermuda Limited stated: “Giving back to the community is important during any time,... Read more of this article
Video: June 3rd Bernews Morning Newsflash
Challenge to Covid regulations filed in Court, no new confirmed Covid-19 cases so far this month, sports to move to Phase 4, vaccine clinic at Hamilton Princess, Clearwater Middle School building reopening today, BNV with Social Justice Bermuda and Ministry offer Teacher’s Certification Bonded Loan are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With Social Justice Bermuda
Kristin White, Katura Horton-Perinchief, and Mischa Fubler from the Social Justice Bermuda [SJB] group are joining Bernews at around 8pm this evening [June 2] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The group recently marked their one year anniversary, and said they will “continue to be a voice and an ear.” Related Stories Video:... Read more of this article
Govt Offer Teacher’s Certification Bonded Loan
The Ministry of Education will offer a ‘Teacher’s Certification Bonded Loan,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, explaining that the aim is to “provide financial support to Bermudian residents who are enrolled in an approved distance-learning Teacher Certification Programme.” Speaking at a press conference today, Minister... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 2 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... Read more of this article
Clearwater School Building Reopening On June 3
The air conditioning system at Clearwater Middle School “is now fully functional, and the school building will be open for in-person learning tomorrow, Thursday, June 3rd,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. Minister Rabain said, “As announced yesterday, Clearwater Middle School was experiencing Air Conditioning [A/C] problems and... Read more of this article
Delegation To Attend Meetings In Miami, Florida
After over a year of staying connected virtually, the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said they will be “back on the road for direct engagements in Miami, Florida this week. A spokesperson said, “Meetings will be held with senior representatives from the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Florida, Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce,... Read more of this article
0 New Cases, 19 Active, 1 In Hospital, 0 In ICU
The Ministry received 1679 test results and none were positive for Covid-19, and there are currently 19 active cases, with one person in the hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1679 test results since the last update, and none were positive for Covid-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%. “Additionally,... Read more of this article
BAMZ Reopens Zoo Area To The Public
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo [BAMZ] have reopened the zoo area of the facility to the public starting today [June 2]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo [BAMZ] has reopened the zoo area of the facility to the public on Wednesday, 2 June after the most recent closure caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. “The... Read more of this article
Vaccine Clinic Opens Today At Hamilton Princess
Starting today [June 2], there will be a vaccination clinic at the Hamilton Princess - held from 3pm to 7pm — with people who get vaccinated being entered into a daily raffle draw in which a number of prizes are on offer. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club will be playing host this week to one of the Department of... Read more of this article
Challenge To Covid Regulations Filed In Court
The legal challenge to the Covid-19 regulations which seek to “require non-vaccinated Bermudian travellers to quarantine at their expense for fourteen days” at a local hotel has been filed with the Supreme Court. This is according to lawyer Mark Pettingill, who said, “I am pleased to confirm that our client’s constitutional challenge... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With BIU President Chris Furbert
Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] President Chris Furbert is joining Bernews this afternoon [June 2] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Related Stories Video: BNV Interview With BIU Officials Video: BNV Interview With Three Teachers Video: Discussion On Reproductive Rights Video: Part I Angel Tree | Part II Environment Video:... Read more of this article
