Category: News
Pre-Election Youth Forum To Be Held Tonight
Bermuda Youth Connect will be holding a Pre-Election Youth Forum tonight [Sept 22] which will feature two of the candidates from all three political parties, for a total of six candidates, and be available to watch online. A spokesperson said, “The Pre-Election Youth Forum will be a perfect blend of debate and discussion. Topics to be addressed... Read more of this article
Social Justice Bermuda Release 2020 Platform
Social Justice Bermuda [SJB] has released its platform, saying “with this document, we seek to highlight our values and draw our community and elected leaders’ attention to some pressing social justice issues.” The document describes the group by saying, “Social Justice Bermuda is a collective of Bermudians who are inspired by... Read more of this article
Teddy Causes Damage At Elbow Beach
The public is being urged to stay away from Elbow Beach due to excessive damage limiting access to the area. Yesterday, a Government spokesperson said, “The Emergency Measures Organization today stated there is excessive damage to the public access to Elbow Beach. “Inspections are currently being carried out by the Royal Bermuda Regiment. “Structural... Read more of this article
Honest Greens: Subscription Delivery Service
Honest Greens Bermuda has launched a weekly subscription delivery service, with customers able to order a “curated collection of fresh locally grown specialty greens and culinary herbs.” A spokesperson said, “Honest Greens Bermuda is pleased to announce the launch of our weekly subscription delivery service. Customers will receive... Read more of this article
Parents Warned After Children Seen In Waves
Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley has commented on a video clip showing children playing in large wave impacts with adults looking on as Hurricane Teddy passed the island, saying “I cannot understate the danger of such behavior.” In an online post, Commissioner Corbishley said, “Just had a video clip sent to me of young kids playing... Read more of this article
Adventures Of Raz Returns With New Episodes
Bermudian web cartoon ‘The Adventures Of Raz‘ – which has been retitled ‘New Raz Adventures’ – is set to return with a new episode on Friday [Sept 25]. Tashel Bean said, “Bermudian web cartoon The Adventures of Raz is set to debut a new episode on Friday, September 25 at 12.00pm. The retitled New Raz Adventures... Read more of this article
Video: Entrepreneur Series Highlights 9 Parishes
The MarketPlace has released the sixth episode of their “MarketPlace Entrepreneur Spotlight” video series — which highlights local entrepreneurs who sell their locally made or grown products through their stores — with the latest episode spotlighting Rory Johns and 9 Parishes. The video’s description says, “The MarketPlace Entrepreneur... Read more of this article
Live Updates | Following Hurricane Teddy
[Updating] Hurricane Paulette has now passed Bermuda and it was quickly followed by Hurricane Teddy, which brought tropical storm force winds to the island, with its closest approach being earlier Monday [Sept 21]. We will continue to provide updates on Hurricane Teddy below. Your screen will automatically refresh with the latest updates (function(d,... Read more of this article
Government: Covid-19 Testing For This Week
The Government issued an advisory on the COVID-19 testing schedule for this week. A Government spokesperson said, “Please note the following update regarding COVID-19 testing for this week: “The COVID-19 hotline will re-open Tuesday 22nd September at 9am. “Perot testing facility will re-open Tuesday 22nd September at 10 am. “Persons... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Sept 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... Read more of this article
Woman Sexually Assaulted In Pembroke
Police responded to a report of a sexual assault yesterday [Sept 20] in the area of Fairylands Road Junction, Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke, and appealing for residents of the area with CCTV cameras, to please review the footage on their devices for any suspicious activity. A police spokesperson said, “At around 7:00 a.m. on Sunday 20th September, police... Read more of this article
BELCO Crews ‘On Stand By To Respond’
BELCO said that “preparations have been made in advance of Hurricane Teddy and BELCO crews will be on stand-by to respond to any outages and begin repairs as soon as it is safe to do so once the storm has passed.” A spokesperson said, “BELCO is closely monitoring the approach of Hurricane Teddy. Preparations have been made in advance of... Read more of this article
