Category: News
Minister: Series Of Charter Flights To Azores
On June 13th, Bermuda will welcome SATA Azores Airlines, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said, adding that “this flight will be the first in a series of SATA charter flights until September 2021.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [June 4], the Minister said, “This direct route will increase opportunities for inbound tourism... Read more of this article
Student Launches Clean Up Doughnut Challenge
Student Isis Tucker recently teamed up with Keep Bermuda Beautiful to launch a cleanup effort — called the ‘Doughnut Challenge’ – in which the school class that collected the most trash won a doughnut party. A spokesperson said, “Isis Tucker, a Year 8 Saltus student, approached Keep Bermuda Beautiful with the idea... Read more of this article
Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with live audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [June 4] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Teacher Certification Bonded Loan, SATA Azores Airlines, Rescinding of the approval for the purchase of Sandys 360, Parole Board Report 2020, Treatment of Offenders Board [Report 2020, and the Phase 2 Training &... Read more of this article
Challenge To Covid Regulations In Court Today
The Constitutional Freedom Bermuda group — which is challenging the mandatory quarantine requirements — confirmed that the “application for emergency injunctive relief” will be heard by the Supreme Court at 2pm today. A spokesperson said, “Constitutional Freedom Bermuda would like to take this time to thank the Bermudian public... Read more of this article
Video: June 4th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Stolen motorcycle recovered and two suspects arrested, no new confirmed Covid-19 cases, the Viking Orion cruise ship moves to Hamilton, Mark Anderson featured in Pride Magazine, eight businesses in BEDC Incubator Program, retail sales increased 7.7% in March 2021 and Olympic documentary features Bermudians are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 3 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
Video: Govt Covid-19 Press Conference
[Updated] The Government will be holding a press conference this evening [June 3] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage following the press conference, our continuous live updates are in this article, and the live video below should start showing the press conference at around 5.30pm or a bit later. Update: Some of the points... Read more of this article
Stolen Motorcycle Recovered, Suspects Arrested
A stolen motorcycle was recovered and two female suspects were arrested in connection with the matter, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “A stolen motorcycle was recovered Wednesday night [2nd June] and two suspects – said to be an 18-year-old Smith’s parish woman and a 19-year-old Devonshire woman – were arrested in... Read more of this article
Olympic Documentary Features Bermudians
The Bermuda Boxing Federation [BBF] and Bermudian fighters are being highlighted in an Olympic boxing documentary, with the exceptionally well produced video featuring a number of Bermudians and even a look back at Clarence Hill’s medal win in 1976, where the boxer gave Bermuda the distinction of being the smallest nation in the world to win an... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Walk Through The New Airport
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport, with this episode walking you through what to expect at the new airport terminal. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “If you’re anything like me, getting on a plane and traveling off the island has been... Read more of this article
Retail Sales Increased 7.7% In March 2021
After adjusting for the retail sales rate of inflation – measured at 1.9% in March – the overall volume of retail sales increased 7.7% when compared to March 2020, according to the recently released Retail Sales Index. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Hon. Wayne Furbert released the March... Read more of this article
Mark Anderson Featured In Pride Magazine
Mark ‘Sybil Barrington‘ Anderson has been featured in the first issue of Forever With Pride magazine, which was released on June 1. In a three-page feature story, Mr. Anderson said, “I’ve always been, and always will be the Queen Of Bermuda, which only came to the forefront in May 2005. My crown represents the role of entertainment... Read more of this article
