Category: News
‘Revenge Porn’ Law To Take Effect On June 15
The Criminal Code Amendment Non-Consensual Sharing Of Intimate Images Act 2021 – the ‘revenge porn’ bill — will come into operation on June 15th, according to an official notice posted on the Government website Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons previously said that the Bill “introduces criminal offences, and penalties relating to the non-consensual... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday June 13th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Nisha Smith was awarded the 2021 Deloitte Scholarship, Christopher Joell-Deshields is serving as Executive Director of Pride in London, Richard and Rebecca Wilson donated $2,500 to nurses to express thanks, and the National Dance Company Wales appointed Bermudian Krystal Lowe to their board were all some of the positive news stories from the... Read more of this article
Govt: ‘No Evidence This Information Is Accurate’
Noting they “are aware of rumours circulating in the community about potentially dangerous bacteria in the water at Clearwater Beach,” Ministry of Health said “there is no evidence this information is accurate” A spokesperson said, “We are aware of rumours circulating in the community about ‘potentially dangerous bacteria... Read more of this article
Video: June 12th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirmed that they are “investigating the sudden death of a 54-year-old male following an incident at a Hamilton Parish residence,” Allan Trew, Laurie Shiell, Dr. Clarence Maxwell and Jon Beard were recognized in the annual Queen’s Birthday Honours List, Jah-Nhai Perinchief broke the University of Tennessee’s triple jump record,... Read more of this article
Covid: 0 New Cases, Active Cases Down To 4
The Ministry received 1683 test results and zero were positive and there are currently four active cases. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1683 test results since the last update, and zero (0) were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%. “Additionally, there were three (3) recoveries and no... Read more of this article
Police Investigating Death Of 54-Year-Old Man
The Bermuda Police Service confirmed that they are “investigating the sudden death of a 54-year-old male following an incident at a Hamilton Parish residence earlier today.” “Police and other first responders were dispatched to a residence at My Lords Bay Lane around 2:45 p.m. today, Friday 11th June after receiving reports of a domestic... Read more of this article
Video: BIU President Holds Press Conference
Bermuda Industrial Union members have started a ‘Work to Rule’ and will not work overtime for one week, BIU President Chris Furbert confirmed at a press conference today [June 11], with the Union President explaining his member’s position as far as decertification. The full video of the press conference is below: Related Stories Video:... Read more of this article
Four Recognized In Queen’s Birthday Honours
Allan Trew, Laurie Shiell, Dr. Clarence Maxwell and Jon Beard have all been recognized in the annual Queen’s Birthday Honours List. A spokesperson said, “Her Majesty The Queen has recognised the following people in her annual Birthday Honours Iist: “Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour awardees: Mr. Allan Trew – for services... Read more of this article
CURB: Wantley House Should Be Saved
“Wantley is of significant architectural, cultural and social importance to African Bermudian life in the 19th and 20th centuries and should be saved for the long-term enjoyment and appreciation by the people of Bermuda,” the Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda said. A spokesperson said, “CURB is disturbed to hear of the plans to demolish one... Read more of this article
TROIKA Bermuda Announce 2021 Programming
TROIKA Bermuda has announced its 2021 programming, with some of the highly anticipated initiatives to commence this summer. A spokesperson said, “TROIKA Bermuda is thrilled to announce our 2021 programming. “For over ten years, TROIKA Bermuda has delivered a platform for providing excellence in the arts for the youth of Bermuda. Although... Read more of this article
Photos: Govt Statement On Wantley House
[Updated with photos & video] The Ministry of Public Works said they wish to “advise of the present disposition of Wantley House located at 20 Princess Street, City of Hamilton.” A Government spokesperson said, “Members of the public would be aware that the property has been in disrepair for many years and has unfortunately become... Read more of this article
Police Appeal For Videos Of Revolve Party
The police have appealed for anyone who may have recorded the Revolve event to contact them, noting that while videos and photographs of the event are being circulated on social media “they cannot be submitted as evidence before a court of law.” A police spokesperson said, “As part of the police investigation into the Revolve boating... Read more of this article
