Category: News
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
Photos: 2020 Labour Day Parade & Speeches
The annual Labour Day celebrations were held today [Sept 7] with people gathering on Union Square to hear speeches from Union Leaders and Government leaders, before marching through Hamilton. We will have an additional set of photos later on, and you can view a 2-hour video replay of this morning’s event here, and all our coverage of this year,... Read more of this article
2 Hour Video: Labour Day Speeches & March
[Updated] The annual Labour Day celebration is taking place today [Sept 7] with people gathering on Union Square where speakers will address the crowd, before the march through Hamilton is held. We will have photos and additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video replay is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 2-hour... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader’s Labour Day Message
[Labour Day message from Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier] Monday marks one of the most important days in Bermuda’s calendar – Labour Day. The One Bermuda Alliance has always supported the labour movement and will continue to do so. Leaders like Ottiwell Simmons were instrumental in building a stronger Bermuda and enhancing and protecting workers’... Read more of this article
List Of Polling Stations For General Election
With voters set to head to the polls, a look at the locations of polling stations for the 2020 General Election — 36 in total, marking one for each of the Island’s constituencies — is below, with the information courtesy of the Parliamentary Registry’s official website: Polling Station Rules; Acceptable forms of Identification for... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw Marc Bean launch the Free Democratic Movement political party, the Bermuda Sandcastle Contest, Berkeley Institute celebrate their 123rd anniversary, Southampton Rangers win the football Charity Cup, Flora Duffy win a silver medal at the Hamburg Wasser World Triathlon and more. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sandcastle Competition Winners
A number of spectacular designs were created as the annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition was held on Saturday on Horseshoe Bay Beach. Organizer Hannah Emmerson said, “The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition was held on Saturday on Horseshoe Bay Beach and it could not have been a more perfect day. “I would like to send a huge thank you... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Berkeley’s 123rd Anniversary
The Berkeley Institute and The Berkeley Educational Society held an event today [Sept 6] to celebrate the school’s 123rd anniversary, hosting a ‘Drive by Greeting or Choose to Stay A While’ event, which was designed to celebrate while observing Covid precautions. According to Berkeley’s website, “On September 6, 1897, The Berkeley... Read more of this article
Fundraising Page For Canon Norman Lynas
The Vestry of the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity is inviting the public to donate to help Canon Norman Lynas, who was involved in an accident which has left him paralyzed from the neck down. A spokesperson said, “The community is aware of Canon Norman Lynas’s tragic accident on July 30th, which has left him paralyzed from the neck down and... Read more of this article
Photos: MSA Students Head Back To School
Mount Saint Agnes Academy [MSA] students returned to school on Thursday [Sept 3] with a number of safety protocols in place including mask wearing, temperature testing and more. A spokesperson said, “September 3 was an exciting day at MSA, the first day of school for the 2020-2021 school year! There were many smiles behind the masks as students... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Wins Silver Medal In World Triathlon
Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has added yet another major medal to her already impressive collection, winning the silver medal at the 2020 Hamburg Wasser World Triathlon in Germany this weekend. Photo courtesy of the organisers: The race report on the World Triathlon website said, “There may not have been any spectators course-side, but there was... Read more of this article
