Category: News
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
Photos: Smith Group Back-To-School Giveaway
The Smith Group of companies hosted its inaugural annual back-to-school community giveaway this past Saturday, September 5th, 2020. A spokesperson for Smith Group of Companies said, “We are humbled and grateful for the opportunity be able to assist our community during these difficult times; seeing the smiles on the faces of the children and their... Read more of this article
2,140 Test Results, Two Positive, First Child
The Government is holding a press conference this evening [Sept 8] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below. Update 7.36pm: Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Between Sunday and today there were 2,140 test results received by the Ministry... Read more of this article
BHT Opens Newly Renovated Westcott Cottage
The Bermuda Housing Trust [BHT] announced the official opening of Westcott Cottage, a newly renovated property in the Ferguson Park, St. David’s seniors housing community managed by the BHT. A spokesperson said, “During a ceremony held on Friday, August 28, Premier David Burt joined Lt. Col. David Burch, BHT Chairman John Barritt, Deputy Chairman... Read more of this article
BPS: ‘Exercise Caution When Out Socialising’
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is urging members of the public to exercise caution when out socialising and pay particular attention not to leave their drinks, alcoholic or otherwise, unattended. A police spokesperson said, “Summer may almost be over, but there are still lots of parties taking place, not to mention nightclubs being frequented with... Read more of this article
2020 Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs
The 2020 edition of the Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs publication from the Department of Statistics has been released. Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said, “The Employment Briefs provides a broad count of all filled jobs in the Bermuda labour market by selected demographics, industrial and occupational groups. “They examined... Read more of this article
Video: OBA Announce Harvey & Gurret
[Updated] The OBA is holding a press conference today [Sept 8] 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: The OBA announced that Thomas Harvey will run in Constituency... Read more of this article
Video: Historic Land Losses Commission
[Updated] A hearing is being held for the Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda today [Sept 8], and it is being streamed live by the Government media, who posted the video below captioned, “The Government of Bermuda holds a commission to review the question of historic losses of land in Bermuda.” Update: The live... Read more of this article
Premier: ‘We Will Always Stand With Labour’
“We will always serve workers, we will always stand strong with labour,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “we will continue our collective work to dismantle the Two Bermudas and replace it with One Bermuda.” Speaking at Monday’s Labour Day event, Premier Burt said, “Good Morning Brothers and Sisters; Workers,... Read more of this article
Photo Set III: 2020 Labour Day Celebrations
The annual Labour Day celebrations were held yesterday [Sept 7] with people gathering on Union Square to hear speeches from Union Leaders and Government leaders, before marching through Hamilton. You can view a 2-hour video replay of yesterday’s event here, and our first two sets of photo galleries plus all our coverage of this year, and past years,... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 8th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Labour Day celebrations held, police confirm death of 31-year-old man, new website launched - BermudaElection.com, Marsh & Guy Carpenter internship program, Black Pony Gallery features Niels Reyes, Bermuda to host Rugby World Tens Series, Premier David Burt’s Labour Day message and no new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bermuda are some of... Read more of this article
