Category: News
OBA’s Smith Raises Concerns Over Education
“Despite promises of a seamless return to school, the reality remains nothing close to that,” Shadow Education Minister Ben Smith said. Mr. Smith, an OBA MP, said, “We still face unfinished facility upgrades, a persistent shortage of teachers, and overstretched counselling services. These conditions compromise both readiness and safety... Read more of this article
Game Changers Sports Conference Held
The Ministry of Tourism, Transport, Culture & Sport successfully hosted the Game Changers: National Sports Conference & Expo, uniting athletes, coaches, administrators, parents, and international experts. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport is pleased to announce the successful... Read more of this article
Appleby Welcomes Three New Legal Trainees
Appleby has welcomed Guy Cabral, Tiffany Cooper and Juron Tucker to its two-year legal trainee programme in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Appleby is delighted to welcome new pupils Guy Cabral, Tiffany Cooper and Juron Tucker to its long-standing legal trainee programme in Bermuda. All are former interns with the firm. “The two-year programme which... Read more of this article
Graduate Apprenticeship Applications Open
The Ministry of Economy and Labour announced that the Department of Workforce Development [DWD] is now accepting applications for the 2025 Graduate Apprenticeship Programme [GAP]. A Government spokesperson said, “GAP helps qualified Bermudian graduates gain meaningful, career-ready experience while building valuable connections in high-demand... Read more of this article
Delegation Attends Universal Postal Congress
A local delegation is attending the Universal Postal Union’s 28th Congress in Dubai. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, accompanied by Permanent Secretary Jeane Nikolai and Postmaster General Samuel Brangman, is representing Bermuda at the Universal Postal... Read more of this article
Celebrating Wellness Week From Sept 22 – 28
The Department of Health will host its annual Celebrating Wellness week from September 22 to 28, under the theme “Engage, Empower, Elevate: Working together to improve health and well-being for all.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Health is Celebrating Wellness from September 22 to 28 under the theme Engage, Empower, Elevate:... Read more of this article
Bermuda Is Love #LessIsMore Campaign
Bermuda Is Love is launching its #LessIsMore campaign this September to challenge fast fashion’s wasteful system and promote sustainability through clothing drives, workshops, and free giveaways. Changing the Fast Fashion Industry: Why “Less is More”? A spokesperson said, “Every year, the fashion industry produces over 100 billion garments,... Read more of this article
Island Health Welcomes Dr. Cassandra Pitcher
Island Health Services announced that Dr. Cassandra Pitcher has joined the Family Practice Group team. A spokesperson said, “Island Health Services is delighted to welcome Dr. Cassandra Pitcher, an accomplished internal medicine physician, to the Family Practice Group team. “Dr. Pitcher brings years of experience in diagnosing, treating,... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 11th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Schools are ‘rigorously’ enforcing phone policy, the BHB appointed Dr. Michael Ashton to a new role, Shark Country is now streaming on WaterBear, Open Airways cut asthma hospitalisations by 80%, Minister Crystal Caesar provided an update on the school transformation plan, Bermuda Chess received a FIDE education grant, and Donald Treanor claimed... Read more of this article
BHB Appoints Dr. Michael Ashton To New Role
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced the appointment of Dr Michael Ashton as chief of infectious diseases and patient centred medical home. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Michael Ashton as chief of infectious diseases and patient centred medical home. “Dr Ashton previously served as... Read more of this article
Schools ‘Rigorously’ Enforcing Phone Policy
The Bermuda Public School System [BPSS] is “enforcing its mobile phone and personal device policy more rigorously” to support “student learning and overall well-being.” In a letter to parents and guardians, Minister of Education, Senator Crystal Caesar, said, “The Bermuda Public School System [BPSS] remains committed to... Read more of this article
Bermuda Chess Receives FIDE Education Grant
The Bermuda Chess Association has received a EUR 5,000 [$5860] grant from the FIDE Planning & Development Commission. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chess Association has announced a significant boost in its efforts to promote chess education across the island, receiving a EUR 5,000 grant from the FIDE Planning & Development Commission... Read more of this article
