Category: News
Video: Press Conference On TS Paulette
[Updated] Minister of National Security Renee Ming and National Disaster Coordinator Steve Cosham held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 11] to discuss Tropical Storm Paulette. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 9-minute replay is below Update... Read more of this article
City Of Hamilton Preparing For Storm
[Updated] “City crews will be prepping Hamilton for the storm; trimming trees, removing street furniture, banners, flags and planters, and ensuring that all City storm drains are clear,” the City said today. A spokesperson said, “Tropical Storm Paulette is due to strengthen over the coming days into a Category 2 hurricane. With the... Read more of this article
BWS: Tropical Storm Is A “Threat To Bermuda”
Tropical Storm Paulette is a “threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 37nm to the ESE at 12pm on Monday [Sept 14] with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” Graphic courtesy... Read more of this article
‘Totally Unacceptable And Very Disheartening’
After someone attempted to sell Each One Reach One Back To School gift cards on social media, the charity that issued them said that it was “totally unacceptable and very disheartening.” A spokesperson said, “The Gina Spence Productions Charity #856 would like to address the recent social media post regarding an individual attempting... Read more of this article
Video: Entrepreneur Series Highlights YoCherry
The MarketPlace has released their fourth 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 Carlos Francis and YoCherry. The video’s description says, “The MarketPlace Entrepreneur... Read more of this article
WEDCO Prepares For Tropical Storm Paulette
Citing the possible impact of Tropical Storm Paulette, WEDCO said they ”have initiated our hurricane preparation procedures in the Royal Naval Dockyard starting with the evacuation of the marina.” A WEDCO spokesperson said: “We are closely monitoring the progress of the storm, which is currently forecast to be a Category Two hurricane... Read more of this article
BELCO Monitoring Tropical Storm Paulette
BELCO said their crisis management team will “meet regularly and closely monitor the approach of Tropical Storm Paulette,” adding that “assets are being put in place before the arrival of the storm so that once it has passed any restoration efforts can proceed quickly and efficiently.” A spokesperson said, “Forecasters... Read more of this article
Kraft Cares Raises $5,196.70 For Eliza DoLittle
KraftHeinz and Butterfield & Vallis completed the second quarter of their 2020 Kraft Cares Campaign at the end of July. For a limited time, with the purchase of any Kraft Cheese product at stores throughout Bermuda, a percentage of sales was accrued to be donated to The Eliza Dolittle Society. Recently, a cheque was presented to the The Eliza Dolittle... Read more of this article
Clarien, BE Solar To Offer Financing Solutions
Clarien Bank has partnered with BE Solar to offer homeowners financing solutions for the purchase and installation of residential solar panel systems. A spokesperson said, “The Clarien Bank Solar Loan empowers BE Solar clients to power up and invest in clean renewable electricity with low monthly payments and minimum upfront cost. “Harnessing... Read more of this article
Interactive General Election Constituency Map
The PLP winning three seats on Nomination Day, the OBA fielding less than a full slate of candidates, and the FDM arriving with 15 candidates in their first election appearance were three notable aspects from yesterday’s Nomination Day. You can take a closer look at the various candidates of the 36 electoral constituencies that Bermuda is divided... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 11th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Nomination day held resulting in the PLP fielding 36 candidates and winning three seats while the OBA have 31 candidates, the FDM have 15, and there are also 5 Independents running; Dante Leverock receives Legends Scholarship, Sihlé Sharrieff-Hayward awarded KPMG Scholarship, TS Paulette “a potential threat to Bermuda”, firearms magazine recovered,... Read more of this article
Official List: 2020 General Election Candidates
The candidates for the 2020 General Election have all been announced, and according to the official nomination list, the PLP have 36 candidates, the OBA have 31, the FDM have 15, and there are also 5 Independents running. Three winners have already been declared, all PLP, as the seats were uncontested: Constituency 17 Pembroke Central/Jason Hayward,... Read more of this article
