Category: News
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
Video: BPSU President Labour Day Speech
“Today we pause to give thanks to those who laid the foundation of Bermuda’s labour movement, to those who continue the fight and, most importantly, to all workers of Bermuda,” BPSU President Armell Thomas said. Speaking at yesterday’s Labour Day celebration, Mr Thomas said, “Let me first thank each & every one of you for coming... Read more of this article
Marsh & Guy Carpenter Internship Program
Six local students recently completed a week-long intensive internship program sponsored by the Bermuda operations of insurance broker and reinsurance broker Marsh and Guy Carpenter, the companies announced today. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the firms’ annual internship program was revamped to provide more virtual learning options. In addition... Read more of this article
PLP & OBA On New Parties & Independents
“It speaks to the health of our democracy that new parties and independents are looking to run and represent the people,” the PLP said, while the OBA said “given who is leading the new Party, there is clearly a sentiment that an alternative to the PLP is needed.” These statements were made after Bernews asked both parties for comment... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of 31-Year-Old Man
[Updated] Emergency personnel responded to Front Street in Hamilton this afternoon, with a search launched after a man fell overboard. A police spokesperson said, “At around 5.30 this afternoon, a 31-year-old male fell of the number one dock on Front Street and reportedly struck his head on the back of the vessel Zara. He disappeared under... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Jason Hayward On Labour Day
“I want you to know that you are valued and the work you do is much appreciated,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward told attendees at today’s Labour Day celebrations. Minister Hayward — the former President of the BPSU — said, “While I have given numerous speeches in recognition of the annual Labour Day celebrations, this... Read more of this article
