Category: News
Bermudian To Lead Pride Event In London
Christopher Joell-Deshields is serving as Executive Director of Pride in London, leading a team of six directors and over 200 volunteers to organise the parade, which is a major event that attracts tens of thousands of participants. The Bermudian — who noted that London is his second home as “Bermuda will always be my first” —... Read more of this article
Cactus Bermuda Launches Signature App
Cactus Ltd. Bermuda, a Bermudian tech company, has launched a mobile app that aims to make signing documents easier. A spokesperson said, “Amy Peniston, the Bermudian CEO of Cactus Ltd, wants to make it easy for you to add your signature to a PDF document. Her app, Stamper, does precisely that. “A simple phone app [available for Apple and... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Royal Canadian Air Force Visits
A Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft paid a visit to Bermuda yesterday [June 10], stopping by the LF Wade International Airport in the afternoon. The Government of Canada website says, “The CC-177 Globemaster III strategic airlifter transports troops, cargo and oversized combat equipment. Rapid, reliable and flexible, it is equipped with advanced... Read more of this article
Video: June 11th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police appeal for videos of Revolve raft up, BIU to work to rule, no new confirmed Covid-19 cases, AstraZeneca vaccines expire on June 30th, Royal Canadian Air Force visit, Dance Company Wales appoints Krystal Lowe, Hamilton Princess supports call to encourage more blood donors, superyacht Arctic Pride II in Bermuda, MEF Trainee Programme a recipe... Read more of this article
Grocers On Food Prices, Global Impact & More
A number of international factors have resulted in food prices increasing and as ”much as we strive to keep the costs of food as low as possible, it is unavoidable that these increased costs will impact the retail trade in Bermuda.” This was stated in a letter from Lindo’s Manager Zach Moniz, with a contribution from Will Cox of Miles... Read more of this article
Covid: 0 New Cases, 7 Active, 0 In Hospital
The Ministry received 1436 test results and zero were positive for Covid-19 and there are currently seven active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1436 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 no recoveries... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Sports With Stempel & Smith
Robin Stempel and Bermuda Dressage Coach Angela Halloran Smith are joining Bernews this evening [June 10] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Related Stories Video: BNV Interview With Andre Lambe Video: BNV Sports With Madelyn Moore Video: BNV Sports With Andrea McKey Video: BNV Discussion With Jyire Mitchell Video: BNV... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 10 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
MEF Trainee Programme A Recipe For Success
MEF Ltd — otherwise known as The Little Venice Group – launched a pilot Trainee Programme in November 2020 and yesterday “seven recipients graduated and received job placements in the company and three received certificates of participation,” the company said. At the Awards Ceremony held at the Harbourfront restaurant, Labour... Read more of this article
Photos: Superyacht Arctic Pride II In Bermuda
The superyacht Arctic Pride II has been in Bermuda for the past days, with the luxury vessel currently located in the east end. The Superyacht Times website said, “The 46m Arctic Pride II yacht [ex: Aqua] was built in 2020 by Delta Marine. She features an exterior design by Delta.” Related Stories Bermuda Called A Superyacht... Read more of this article
BTA Statement On Revolve Yacht Event
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] said they “shared full support for an investigation into the possible breach of Covid protocols at the yacht event on June 8.” A spokesperson said, “The BTA assisted local organisers’ administrative filings, including group exemption applications for a series of photo-shoots and on-site destination... Read more of this article
Fubler & Trott Receive Completion Certificates
BELCO congratulated George Fubler and Stevon Trott for completing the BELCO Apprenticeship Programme and being awarded Certificates of Completion from the Department of Workforce Development. “The BELCO Apprenticeship is a four/five-year programme that includes 1.5 – 2.5 years of overseas schooling, with the remainder of time spent training... Read more of this article
