Category: News
“Bermuda Is Making Undeniable Progress”
“I can report from the frontline: Bermuda is making undeniable progress on this mission,” Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Interim CEO Glenn Jones said in reference to the BTA’s mission to bring “back visitors as quickly, safely and responsibly as possible, so the tourism workforce could get back to business.” In an email... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 10th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Today is Nomination Day for the 2020 General Election, PLP announce Arianna Hodgson & Davida Morris as candidates, OBA announce Tarik Smith & Elizabeth Harvey as candidates, Megan Thomas appointed CEO of Hamilton Re, Bristol City auctioning signed Nahki Wells shirt, Kevin Dallas joins Bank of Butterfield, US Consul General commends President... Read more of this article
Kevin Dallas Joins Bank Of Butterfield
Kevin Dallas — the former Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO — has joined Bank of Butterfield as the Group Head of Marketing and Communications. In a statement earlier today in which the company announced a number of senior management changes, a spokesperson said, “Kevin Dallas has been appointed Group Head of Marketing and Communications. “From... Read more of this article
Video: Press Conference On School Reopening
“We are now just five days from the reopening of Bermuda’s Public Schools and welcoming back just under 5,000 pre, primary, middle and senior students,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said as he — along with Minister of Transport Neville Tyrrell and Commissioner of Education Kalmar Richards — held a press conference this... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 823 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 823 test results received today and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases to date remains at 177, with 9 cases remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 823 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for Covid-19. “Bermuda has had 177 total confirmed... Read more of this article
Video: OBA Announce Smith & Harvey
[Updated] The OBA is holding a press conference today [Sept 9] where they are expected to announce additional candidate[s] for the upcoming 2020 General Election, which will be held on October 1st, 2020. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 12.27pm: The OBA announced that Tarik Smith will run... Read more of this article
US Consul General Commends President Trump
U.S. Consul General Lee Rizzuto has congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump for his Nobel Peace Prize nomination. The U.S. Consul General states: “Our world has been through a difficult period. We count on our leaders to guide us. President Trump has had a clear vision for peace. “He has constantly been attacked for difference of opinions yet,... Read more of this article
Video: PLP Announce Hodgson & Morris
[Updated] The PLP is holding a press conference this morning [Sept 9] where they are expected to announce additional candidate[s] for the upcoming 2020 General Election, which will be held on October 1st, 2020. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 11.25am: The PLP announced that Arianna Hodgson... Read more of this article
Video: Entrepreneur Series: Pacheco & Sons
The MarketPlace has released their third 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 Roger Pacheco and Pacheco & Sons Farm. Mr Pacheco explains that the company was... Read more of this article
Megan Thomas Appointed CEO Of Hamilton Re
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd announced the appointment of Megan Thomas as Chief Executive Officer of Hamilton Re Ltd., the Company’s reinsurance and insurance platform in Bermuda. “Thomas will report to Group CEO Pina Albo and be based in Bermuda. Pending requisite immigration and regulatory approvals, her anticipated start date will be in... Read more of this article
50% Payroll Tax Break For Taxi Operators
“Recognizing the challenges faced by taxi operators, the Government will provide a 50% Payroll Tax break to assist the sector,” Premier David Burt said. Speaking at last night’s [Sept 8] press briefing, Premier Burt said, “Among many sectors that were severely impacted by Covid-19 was the Taxi industry. The shelter in place and... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 9th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Historic Land Losses Commission hearings begin, two new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda including one child, OBA announce Thomas Harvey & Nicky Gurret as candidates, Sir Dudley releases ‘Protek Ya Life’, BHT opens newly renovated Westcott Cottage, Nancy Anne Miller’s Hurricane Humberto poem published, One provides free internet speed... Read more of this article
