Category: News
Parliament: Order Of Business For November 6th
The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Nov 6], with the Convening of the Legislature and Throne Speech to be held in a special sitting in St George’s to mark the 400th anniversary of the first General Assembly being established in Bermuda in 1620. This is the first sitting following the 2020 General Election, and the Order of Business... Read more of this article
MarketPlace Christmas Parade To Be Held
MarketPlace announced that the 2020 MarketPlace Christmas Parade is to “proceed and will be modified to follow government guidance.” “The modified annual parade will be held on Sunday 29 November starting at 5pm,” a spokesperson said. Seth Stutzman, President of The MarketPlace group of companies, said: “Under these challenging... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Check In Kiosks
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the check in kiosks. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “As we get closer to the opening of the new passenger terminal building, I’ll be sharing what to... Read more of this article
Dr. Ernest Peets Appointed: Government Senator
Dr. Ernest Peets has been appointed as Senator and the Government Leader in the Senate, and will also be appointed as a Minister. This was just announced by Premier David Burt who tweeted, “Earlier today I appointed Dr. Ernest Peets as a Senator and Government Leader in the Senate. I am extremely pleased that Dr. Peets has accepted this appointment... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 556 Test Results, One Positive
There were 556 test results received yesterday and one was positive for Covid-19 — which is classified as imported having arrived on BA 2233 from London on October 27 – so the island now has 19 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 556 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday [4 November 2020], and one... Read more of this article
‘Man Chased By Individuals On Another Cycle’
The police are appealing for information about an incident in which a young man on an auxiliary cycle was “apparently being chased by individuals on another cycle” on Middle Road in Paget. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is aware of a video clip circulating on social media, which depicts a young man on an... Read more of this article
Youthvision Virtual ‘Live In Peace’ Assembly
Youthvision Promotions will be holding a virtual ‘Live in Peace’ assembly with CedarBridge Academy and Saltus Grammar School students on Friday, November 6 from 2.00pm to 3.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Youthvision Promotions would like to invite the public to join us on Friday, November 6 from 2.00pm to 3.00pm for our virtual ‘Live... Read more of this article
Video: Nov 5th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Throne Speech to be read on Friday, US Presidential Election vote count still ongoing, police warn about investment/pyramid scam, three Independent Senators appointed, women in leadership virtual fireside chat, community garden at the top of Corkscrew Hill, BNV with Deputy Premier & Minister Walter Roban and no new confirmed Covid-19 cases... Read more of this article
Throne Speech To Be Read On Friday, Nov 6th
In order to adhere to physical distancing requirements, the general public is urged not to attend the Convening of the Legislature and Throne Speech this Friday [Nov 6], the Government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “On Friday 6 November 2020, His Excellency the Governor will read the Speech from the Throne setting out the Government’s... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 4 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
Photos/Video: Minister On Community Gardens
The Parks Department recently completed a community garden at the top of Corkscrew Hill, they are prepping a community garden in Southlands Park, and several new sites are on the horizon as the Government works to achieve the “goal of a community garden in every parish.” This was from Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch who was... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 409 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 409 test results received yesterday and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed cases to date remains at 206, with 18 cases being active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 409 test results received by the Ministry of Health yesterday [3 November 2020], and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had... Read more of this article
