Category: News
BEDC 8th Student Entrepreneur Graduation
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] recently celebrated the graduation of its 8th Annual Summer Student Entrepreneur Program, recognizing seven young Bermudians for successfully launching and showcasing their businesses. A spokesperson said, “This ceremony marked the end of the eight-week program, where seven young Bermudian entrepreneurs... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: PLP C29 Back To School Party
Food, face painting, games, and school supplies were among the many offerings at the annual Constituency 29 Back-to-School giveaway party, which was held in Southampton and hosted by area MP Zane DeSilva, With people enjoying the event despite the rainy weather. Related Stories Photos/Video: BCOF Back-To-School Giveaway Photos:... Read more of this article
2025 Labour Day Theme: “Labour Is The Link”
This year’s Labour Day theme is “Labour is the Link”, highlighting the vital role that the labour movement has played “in weaving together the fabric of our society.” BPSU General Secretary Kevin Grant said, “This year’s Labour Day Celebrations will be held on Monday, September 1, 2025 at Union Square and is hosted by the Joint... Read more of this article
NAB On Tax Reform Commission Report
The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda [NAB] said they welcome the Tax Reform Commission’s Public Report and its “recognition of the critical role nonprofits play in strengthening Bermuda’s communities” adding that they “particularly applaud the recommendation to introduce tax credits for charitable giving, an important step in incentivising... Read more of this article
De Couto On Tax Reform Commission Report
The Tax Reform Commission [TRC] report “contains many important recommendations,” Shadow Finance Minister Dr. Douglas De Couto said, adding “we urge Government to move quickly to act on them.” Dr. De Couto said, “The One Bermuda Alliance thanks and congratulates the members and staff of the Tax Reform Commission [TRC] for their... Read more of this article
Commission to Review Feedback On Southlands
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment noted the conclusion of the public consultation on the draft management plan for Southlands Park, with the Parks Commission now set to review all submissions before finalising its recommendations. A Ministry of Public Works and Environment spokesperson said, “The public consultation period for the draft... Read more of this article
Minister Speaks At BEDC’s SSEP Graduation
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward delivered remarks at the BEDC’s Summer Student Entrepreneur Programme Graduation. Minister Hayward said, “Good evening, guests, members of the BEDC team, proud families and friends, and most importantly, our student entrepreneurs—welcome. As the Minister of Economy and Labour, it is a privilege to... Read more of this article
Video: August 29th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Update on Restricted & Closed job categories, discovery of vulnerable species in the Sargasso Sea, lightning in the East End, Southampton Council awarding six scholarships, LeiLanni Nesbeth on her career, the Football World Cup Qualifiers team announcement, and Zoe Oduntan launching a Youth Rowing Club are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article
Southampton Council Awards Six Scholarships
The Southampton Parish Council has awarded scholarships to six students — Myeisha Sharrieff, Enrique Mendes, Jahkaida Francis-Hollis, Sanjayah Allwood, Alay Burgess-Rocker, and Noah Hayward — to support their further education. A spokesperson said, “The Southampton Parish Council recently awarded scholarships to students of Southampton Parish... Read more of this article
Update On Restricted & Closed Job Categories
The Ministry of Economy and Labour issued an update on Restricted and Closed job categories. A Government spokesperson said, “Effective September 1st, 2025, the Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that the moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories is extended for three months, ending November 30th,... Read more of this article
Review: Kurt Stapff’s 90th Birthday Celebration
[Written by Dale Butler] The 90th birthday celebration of Kurt Stapff, organized by his wife Rose Ann and daughters Natalie and Joanna at a Warwick residence, was a magical, musical treat on Saturday, August 23rd. It brought back memories of the Waterlot Sunday brunches where they greeted patrons with the sounds of New Orleans from their band The Somers... Read more of this article
Football World Cup Qualifiers Team Announced
Nahki Wells, Danté Leverock, and Dale Eve are among the footballers included in the squad for the Concacaf World Cup Qualifying matches in September. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is delighted to announce the final team selected for the Concacaf World Cup Qualifying matches in September 2025. “Here we are at the... Read more of this article
