Category: News
Two Tropical Storms Currently In Atlantic Area
Two tropical storms are currently swirling in the Atlantic, with the Bermuda Weather Service saying that Tropical Storm Laura is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time,” while Tropical Storm Marco is “not a threat to Bermuda.” On Tropical Storm Laura, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 500 PM AST [2100 UTC], the center of... Read more of this article
BWAC Jr Anglers Back To School Give-A-Way
Blue Waters Anglers Club held a Back to School Give-A-Way, presenting school supplies and vouchers for school clothes to 50 young school children who participated in the 2019 Junior Angler Tournament. A spokesperson said, “The Blue Waters Anglers Club can boast the longest running Junior Angler Tournament which dates back to the early nineteen... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 881 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 881 test results received today and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases remains at 167, with 9 cases remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 881 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 167 total confirmed positive... Read more of this article
Car Lodged In Ditch, Driver Extracted & Arrested
A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired after police officers “came upon a car lodged in an open ditch,” with the driver having to be extracted from the vehicle by the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 1:00 a.m. today, Saturday, 22nd August, police officers... Read more of this article
PLP Launches First 2020 General Election Ad
The campaigning in the 2020 General Election is underway, with the PLP releasing their first election video ad today. With the General Election set to be held on October 1st, the next 40 days will be very busy ones on the political front, with both parties expected to roll out their candidates for the 36-seats and undertake various campaigning initiatives. A... Read more of this article
People Urged To Support Entertainment Union
The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] is urging all those in the entertainment industry to become members of their Union so they can “further enhance employment opportunities.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] supports Bermudian entertainers 100%, in particular, those who are paid-up members of our trade union. “We... Read more of this article
Anthony Buckley Wins KBB Logo Design Contest
Bermuda College student Anthony Buckley has won the Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] Adopt-a-Spot Logo Design Competition. A spokesperson said, “Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] announced that Anthony Buckley, a Bermuda College student from Smiths parish, has won the Adopt-a-Spot Logo Design Competition. His design received the most votes out of the six... Read more of this article
BPS Officers Featured In UK Police Video
Two Bermuda police officers have been featured in a UK policing video, and the Daily Mail has highlighted the fact that the only two black officers in the video were from Bermuda saying that it “sheds further light on the lack of black British police officers at senior levels within forces.” A Daily Mail story said, “The only two black officers... Read more of this article
Video: August 22nd Bernews Morning Newsflash
General Election to be held on October 1, 2020, sex offender John O’Donald Fox to be released from prison, deadline for Land Loss Commission extended, City plans upgrades to Front Street traffic junctions, Nahki Wells scores hat trick for Bristol City, BNV discussion with Polaris CEO Warren Jones, Digicel donating 100 backpacks with supplies and one... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: August 21 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 30... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 795 Test Results, One Positive
There were 795 test results received today and one was positive for Covid-19 — which was not imported and is under investigation — so Bermuda now has a total of 167 cases, with 11 remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 795 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for Covid-19. The source... Read more of this article
Official Proclamation For 2020 General Election
Governor John Rankin — in accordance with advice from Premier David Burt — has issued an official proclamation which serves to dissolve the Legislature with effect from 5:00pm today [Aug 21] and also issued a proclamation that the General Election will be held on Thursday, 1 October 2020. Related Stories Political Parties Comment One... Read more of this article
