Category: News
30 Minute Video: April 15 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
Leonard Williams Named One Of ’30 Under 30′
Leonard Williams has been named one of Destinations International’s 2021 30 Under 30 recipients. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is thrilled to announce that Leonard Williams has been named one of Destinations International’s 2021 30 Under 30 recipients. “Williams, Experience Satisfaction Coordinator, has been employed... Read more of this article
Fake Emails Claiming To Be From The Ministry
There is a fake email circulating purporting to be from the Minister of Health which is attempting to seek personal information from people. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is advising the public that it is aware of a Phishing email circulating, purporting to be from the Minister of Health. “The email indicates that it... Read more of this article
Transport Ministry: Bus Service Has Resumed
The Ministry of Transport confirmed that bus service resumed today [April 15] and urged people “to stay at home in line with the mandatory Government order and to only utilise the Bermuda bus service if necessary.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Transport can confirm that bus service has resumed today [April 15, 2021]. “Buses... Read more of this article
Senior Signature Schools Public Consultation
The Ministry of Education is inviting the general public to provide feedback during a consultation on proposed signatures senior schools. A Government spokesperson said, “Education Reform for the Bermuda Public School System continues this week with the launch of the engagement process to determine signatures for the first two senior signature... Read more of this article
SailGP Granted Exemption, Training To Resume
SailGP applied for exemptions to continue their operations during the ‘Stay at Home’ order, and “today these exemptions have been granted,” the organisation said, adding that the “on-water safety trials and training, that are vital to ensure the safety of all competitors in the event next weekend, will resume this afternoon... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Interview | BTA CEO Charles Jeffers II
Charles H. Jeffers II — the newly appointed Bermuda Tourism Authority Chief Executive Officer — will be joining Bernews this afternoon [April 15] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. In announcing his appointment, the BTA previously said, “Jeffers, a twenty-six-year veteran of the destination marketing industry,... Read more of this article
Minister Pledges To Help Rebuild Playground
Minister Walter Roban — the elected MP for Constituency #15 Pembroke East — has “pledged to work with the community to rebuild the Pigs Field playground in his constituency which was destroyed by fire on 10 April 2021.” “It’s a shame what happened and I do support the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and the Bermuda Police... Read more of this article
Video: NYT Magazine Features Shiona Turini
Shiona Turini has been featured on the cover of the The New York Times’ T Magazine along with Daniel Kaluuya, Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, William Hazel, Alisa Reynolds, and Cynthia Eriv, with the NYT calling them “a wide-ranging group of talents who’ve made a point of championing one another, and of helping to pave the way for the next... Read more of this article
Video: April 15th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Murder victim’s wife Krishunna Outerbridge appeals for justice, Government confirm another Covid-19 related death, 51 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and 880 active with 39 people in hospital, 769 new cases so far in April, ZipX donates $10,000 to BHB vaccination Clinic, Regulatory Authority ”electricity fees will temporarily increase,” tax... Read more of this article
Govt Confirm Another Covid-19 Related Death
The Government has confirmed the sad news that Bermuda has experienced another Covid-19 death. A Government spokesperson said, “This evening, the Minister of Health Kim Wilson regrets to advise the public that sadly, Bermuda has experienced another Covid-19 death. This brings the total number of Covid-19 deaths in Bermuda to 17. Minister Wilson... Read more of this article
51 New Positive, 880 Active, 39 In Hospital
There were 1,521 test results received and 51 were positive — 4 imported, 12 local transmission with known contact and 35 under investigation — so there are now 880 active cases, of which 39 are people are in hospital with 5 in ICU. The Government also confirmed the very sad news that Bermuda has experienced another Covid-19 death, which... Read more of this article
