Category: News
Princess Supports Call To Encourage More Donors
The Bermuda Hospitals Board and Bermuda Blood Donor Centre today thanked Hamilton Princess & Beach Club for their support on encouraging more blood and apheresis donors in Bermuda. In support of World Blood Donor Day 2021, which is celebrated on 14 June, Hamilton Princess has donated a weekend stay at the hotel and champagne brunch which will be... Read more of this article
Bernews & Glenn Jones To Host Storm Special
With an aim to elevate our coverage of the hurricane season, Bernews has teamed up with Glenn Jones for a ‘Stay Ready Storm’ feature, which is set to begin with a live broadcast at 8.00pm on Wednesday, June 16th. While better known in recent years for his role with the BTA, Glenn has years of experience in media locally and overseas, and... Read more of this article
Dance Company Wales Appoints Krystal Lowe
National Dance Company Wales [NDCW] has appointed four new trustees to its board, including Bermudian Krystal Lowe. A report on the NDCWales website said, “National Dance Company Wales is delighted to announce the appointment of four new trustees. “Cathryn Allen, Martin Hylton, Krystal S. Lowe and Tupac Martir join the board with immediate... Read more of this article
Local Event Organizers Appeal For Assistance
A large number of local events have been cancelled over the past year, and local event organizers said they “have looked on as Bermuda played host to a slew of large-scale events on behalf of international bodies,” and they are “very concerned” and explained they are “ready, willing and able to work with the Bermuda Government... Read more of this article
Local Couple Donate $2,500 To BHB Nurses
Richard and Rebecca Wilson said the extent of their gratitude for the work of hospital staff in the fight against Covid-19 cannot be sufficiently expressed in words, so the local couple donated $2,500 to nurses in May in an effort to convey their feelings. They presented BHB Chief of Nursing Judy Richardson with the donation, which included a card with... Read more of this article
Video: June 10th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police start investigation into what the Premier said “appears to be an illegal raft-up’, no new confirmed Covid-19 cases, seven active cases, fake Governor accounts on Facebook & Instagram, One Communications raises $6,000, City seeks artists for Washington Lane Mosaics and BNV interview with five doctors are some of the stories in this... Read more of this article
Covid: 0 New Cases, 7 Active, 0 In Hospital
The Ministry received 1698 test results and zero were positive for Covid-19, and there are now seven active cases and no one is in the hospital due to Covid-19. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1698 test results since the last update, and zero [0] were positive for Covid-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%. “Additionally,... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Interview With Five Doctors
Dr. Henry Dowling, Dr. Amne Osseyran, Dr. Ayeesha Peets-Talbot, Dr. Amani Flood and Dr. Kuni Frith are joining Bernews this evening [June 9] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. All are involved in a new series — entitled “Beyond the Pandemic” — which is being billed as “an eye-opening local television series... Read more of this article
Column: Revolve Party, Blunders, Missteps, More
[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] Time and time again this Government has been called out for selective enforcement of Covid regulations, and selective event exemptions. The Premier and his Government have had a slew of public relations missteps including last year’s restaurant debacle, the controversial construction exemption,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 9 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
Minister Ming: ‘Concerning & Disappointing’
[Updated] “Very concerning and extremely disappointing,” said the Minister of National Security Renee Ming regarding the “many videos, social media posts and messages circulating highlighting yesterday’s Revolve boat event.” While the Minister confirmed that a large group gathering exemption was granted to the organisers... Read more of this article
City Seeks Artists For Washington Lane Mosaics
The City of Hamilton is inviting local artists to submit proposals for the “design and execution of the Washington Lane Mosaics Project.” A spokesperson said, “The Washington Lane Mosaics Project is part of the VIVID: City of Hamilton Public Art Initiative which aims to enliven various areas in the City of Hamilton by facilitating new... Read more of this article
