Category: News
Column: Parfitt-Smith On Trauma & More
[Opinion column written by Michaele Parfitt-Smith] In Bermuda, trauma is more than a personal struggle; it’s an epidemic that affects our healthcare, our workforce, our justice system, and our education system. The collaborative work on ACEs between Dr. Stephanie Guthman of The Family Centre and Tara Hines of the Bermuda Health Council began in 2018... Read more of this article
Nine Students Selected For ASU BIOS Internships
Shavon Nisbett, Rahkeem Wilson, Olivia Dilks-Smith, Anne-Camille Haziza, Noah Astwood, Gray Swan, William Silvester, Zahari Burgess, and Max Santiago are enjoying internships at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS], working alongside leading scientists and contributing to ongoing research projects. A spokesperson said, “Now in its 49th... Read more of this article
Supreme Court Dismisses Collision Appeal
The court has dismissed an appeal from Dennis Webb relating to a conviction of causing bodily harm by driving without due care and attention for an incident in 2016, which resulted in a female pedestrian . The ruling said, “Mr. Webb appeals his conviction of causing bodily harm by driving without due care and attention under section 37A of the... Read more of this article
Video: August 26th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Two arrested in connection with murders, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre installs second 3D mammography machine, minimum wage increase effective September, Bermuda Public Services Union endorses PSI equality declaration, strongest construction quarter since 2019 and CARIFESTA XV Country Night Bermuda are some of the stories in this morning’s [August... Read more of this article
Minimum Wage Increase Effective September
The Ministry of Economy and Labour reminded the public and the business community that Bermuda’s minimum wage will increase from $16.40 to $17.13 per hour effective September 1, 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “This increase, approved on the recommendation of the Wage Commission, represents a significant step forward for Bermuda’s workers.... Read more of this article
Two Arrested In Connection With Murders
Two suspects — aged 21 and 16 – have been arrested in connection with the murders of 23-year-old Natrae Eversley and 18-year-old Nakia Robinson, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can confirm that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murders of 23-year-old Natrae... Read more of this article
Strongest Construction Quarter Since 2019
The “estimated value of work put in place during the first quarter reached $66.8 million, the highest quarterly value of construction since Q1 2019,” the government said today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to report that Bermuda’s construction sector continues its strong rebound,... Read more of this article
Video: CARIFESTA XV Country Night Bermuda
[Updated] This weekend, as part of CARIFESTA XV in Barbados, the “Country Night – Bermuda” event was held, showcasing a vibrant celebration of island music, dance, and cultural artistry. A spokesperson previously said, “Bermuda is set to make a vibrant mark at the Caribbean’s premier arts and culture festival, CARIFESTA XV, taking... Read more of this article
BCHC Installs Second 3D Mammography Machine
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] has installed a second state-of-the-art GE Senographe Pristina 3D mammography machine. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC], an independent nonprofit medical facility, is proud to announce the installation of a second state-of-the-art GE Senographe Pristina 3D mammography machine.... Read more of this article
Column: Musson On Work, Progress & More
[Column written by Iesha Musson] When headlines and social media are dominated by negativity and instigating division for “likes” and to grab your attention, it can be easy to miss the quiet, steady progress being made. We know that we aren’t where we need to be as a people. Too many are still struggling to survive despite an economy heading... Read more of this article
Column: Seymour On Potential, Limits & More
[Column written by John Seymour] Bermuda’s Black man is still here, still capable, still brilliant The story of the Black man in Bermuda is one marked by endurance, pride, and contribution, but increasingly, it is also one of decline, despair, and erasure. We stand on the shoulders of ancestors who survived slavery, fought for civil rights, built... Read more of this article
BPSU Endorses PSI Equality Declaration
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] announced its recent endorsement of the Public Services International [PSI] Declaration of Trade Union Organizations Free from Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. A spokesperson said, “This milestone reaffirms the BPSU’s unwavering commitment to building inclusive workplaces and... Read more of this article
