Category: News
New OBA Leader: ‘Our First 100 Days Plan’
“Through our First 100 Days Plan, the OBA will listen, engage and act: rebuilding trust, strengthening our team, and preparing to take on the PLP with unity, courage and conviction,” newly elected OBA Leader Robert King said. Mr. King said, “I am deeply honoured to have been elected Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance. “Thank you to the OBA members... Read more of this article
Minister Lightbourne At Africa-CARICOM Summit
Home Affairs Minister Alexa Lightbourne is currently attending the Africa-CARICOM Summit in Ethiopia, with the Government stating that “the Summit is a pivotal event in the Government’s strategic pursuit of full membership in the Caribbean Community [CARICOM].” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon.... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw the the OBA elect new leadership, the Bermuda vs Jamaica football game, the Hamilton Parish Council Scholarship Golf Tournament, Royal Bermuda Regiment’s 60th anniversary cocktail reception, the ‘Save Southlands’ rally and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click... Read more of this article
Shorelink App Now Tracks School Buses
Starting on Tuesday [Sept 9] students and parents can “track Department of Public Transportation school buses in real time using the Shorelink App,” the Ministry said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport is pleased to announce a major enhancement to Phase 2 of the Digital... Read more of this article
PLP ‘Acknowledge’ Robert King’s Election
The PLP said they “acknowledge” Robert King’s election as the “7th OBA leader in 8 years” and said his “loud, often error filled attacks, have become a hallmark of his short time in Parliament.” This follows after the OBA Party Conference last night which saw Robert King defeat Ben Smith for the position as OBA... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Sept 7th “Good News” Spotlight
News that BF&M awarded the $20,000 John Wight Scholarship to Veronica Swan DeGraff, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] presented a $10,000 bursary to D’Angele Symonds, and the Government awarded Overseas Undergraduate Scholarships to six students were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good... Read more of this article
Photos: RBR 60th Anniversary Cocktail Reception
[Updated] The Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] celebrated its 60th anniversary this weekend with a cocktail reception at Warwick Camp. “This year marks a historic milestone – the 60th anniversary of our Regiment. Under the banner ’60 Years of Service: Honouring the Past. Securing Our Future,’ the year-long celebration pays tribute to... Read more of this article
Videos: OBA Elect Robert King & Scott Pearman
[Updated with videos] The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] held its Annual General Meeting this evening [Sept 6] and they are announcing the winners of their leadership election and you can tune in and watch live below. The race for leader featured two contenders, Robert King and Ben Smith, and the deputy leader election included Michael Fahy and Scott Pearman,... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: ‘Rally For Southlands’ Event
The ‘Rally for Southlands’ demonstration was held today [Sept 6] at Southlands to show support for preserving the area. A statement from the organizers previously said, “Southlands National Park Reserve — affectionately known as “The Green Lung of Bermuda” — is a vital sanctuary of biodiversity, providing a haven for wildlife and a beloved... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda vs Jamaica Football
Bermuda matched up against Jamaica in front of a sold out crowd at the National Sports Center, with the visitors claiming the 4-0 win. The match report from Concacaf said, “The Final Round of the Concacaf Qualifiers to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continued with Jamaica earning a 4-nil win against Bermuda in Group B on Friday at the Bermuda National... Read more of this article
Temporary KEMH Emergency Drop-Off Change
Starting on Monday [Sept 8] the “vehicular drop-off and collection point for those attending Emergency Department at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital will be the Acute Care Wing main entrance,” the Bermuda Hospitals Board said. A spokesperson said, “Ambulances will be using the usual drop-off area immediately in front of the Emergency... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 6th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Temporary KEMH emergency drop-off change, Ministry of Economy and Labour update on Work Permit Policy, Rosedon Hotel’s Bagels & Brews opening, Bermuda Industrial Union tour of Fairmont Southampton renovation, public consultation on Tax Credit legislation, North Carolina student Kathryn Law enrollment at Bermuda College, and Bermuda vs Jamaica... Read more of this article
