Category: News
Covid-19 Health Worker Profile: Marie Beach
The Bermuda Government is spotlighting some of the health professionals who have helped during the pandemic, with this profile highlighting Healthy Schools Coordinator Marie Beach. Ms. Beach’s Covid-19 Health Profile says, “As a bridge between the Departments of Education and Health with almost 40 years of in-school experience, Healthy Schools Coordinator... Read more of this article
PLP Issue Another Statement On Debate
The PLP says that it will “accept offers for a national leaders’ debate between leaders of political parties that are capable of forming government after the October 1 election” and reiterated their stipulation that it “must be distributed on television, radio and the internet.” A spokesperson said, “The Progressive... Read more of this article
Bermuda College Faculty Recruitment Campaign
The Bermuda College will be holding a faculty recruitment campaign to “extend its legacy of quality instruction in tertiary education”. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College is undertaking a faculty recruitment campaign to extend its legacy of quality instruction in tertiary education. It is seeking to recruit faculty that not only... Read more of this article
Governor Rankin Appointed As BVI Governor
John Rankin – who currently serves as Bermuda’s Governor — has been appointed as Governor to the British Virgin Islands. The Government of the Virgin Islands website said, “His Excellency the Governor has announced that Mr John Rankin CMG has been appointed as Governor to the British Virgin Islands, in succession to him. “Mr... Read more of this article
Video: City Of Hamilton Spotlights Luxury Cuts
The City of Hamilton continues their “Business Spotlight” video series, which serves to highlight some of the businesses that offer innovative services or products, with this episode spotlighting Kenton Trott and Luxury Cuts. The video’s description says, “The City of Hamilton is spotlighting some of our businesses who offer innovative and... Read more of this article
Injured Soldier To Return Home Today
A soldier left fighting for his life after he was hit by a car while on Covid-19 checkpoint duty is to return home today [Sept 19] after months of surgery and treatment in a US hospital. Private Ndavyah Williams, 26, who was injured three months ago, said he was looking forward to coming home – and to battling back to full fitness so he can resume... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 19th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Hurricane Teddy is a threat to Bermuda with its closest approach due to be at 3am on Monday, new architecture & interior design firm launches, City of Hamilton prepares for Hurricane Teddy, BFRS respond to report of smoke on aircraft, Clarien Bank offices to close on Monday, BF&M to close on Monday due Hurricane Teddy, SEC: Unikrn to pay... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 864 Test Results, Two Positive
There were 864 test results received today and two were positive for Covid-19 — one having returned on the British Airways flight on 16 September 2020 and one having returned on the Delta flight from Atlanta on 17 September 2020 — so Bermuda now has a total of 180 cases, with 7 remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Sept 18 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
Video: Press Conference On Hurricane Teddy
[Updated] Minister of National Security Renee Ming is holding a press conference this afternoon [Sept 18] to discuss Hurricane Teddy. We will have more information later on, however the best way to stay informed is via our ongoing live updates on Hurricane Teddy and Hurricane Paulette here. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 10-minute... Read more of this article
New Architectural, Interior Design Firm Launches
Bermudians Colin Brown, Melissa Woods, and Anthony DeShields have recently launched Broadview Architecture & Interior Design, a new architecture & interior design firm. A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda adapts and forges ahead due to the global pandemic, new working models have given way to new opportunities. “Broadview is led by... Read more of this article
City Of Hamilton Prepares For Hurricane Teddy
As Bermuda readies for another hurricane, the City of Hamilton is reminding City businesses to “prepare early and secure their properties to minimize any damage.” A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda readies for another hurricane, the City of Hamilton reminds City businesses to prepare early and secure their properties to minimize any damage.... Read more of this article
