Category: News
Video: BWS Director Dr Mark Guishard
Bermuda Weather Service Director Dr Mark Guishard joined Bernews this afternoon [Sept 12] in order to provide an update on Tropical Storm Paulette, which is expected to start impacting the island beginning on Sunday and lasting until late Monday, with the island now under a Hurricane Warning. In providing information on the scientific aspects, Dr Guishard... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Storm
[Updated] The Bermuda Government is holding a press conference today [Sept 12] to provide updates regarding Tropical Storm Paulette. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below and the best way to keep updated is via our live updates on Paulette here. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 12-minute... Read more of this article
Zeiko Lewis Scores, Named Man Of The Match
Bermuda’s Zeiko Lewis earned the Man Of The Match award after scoring the only goal as his Charleston Battery team claimed a 1-0 victory against the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Charleston Battery tweeted the photo below, saying that “with his 5 shots, 3 key passes and his team-leading 5th goal of the season,” Lewis had been named the Man of the... Read more of this article
BFRS Extinguish Structural Fire In Warwick
Yesterday evening [Sept 11] the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service extinguished a structural fire in Warwick, after a dryer caught fire. A spokesperson said, “At 5:15pm yesterday evening, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service dispatch received a report of a structural fire in Warwick. “The BFRS responded with one appliance from Hamilton Station... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 12th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Tropical Storm Paulette is a threat to Bermuda and a Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch has been issued, man dies following collision, Clarien & BE Solar to offer financing solutions, interactive General Election constituency map, Kraft Cares campaign raises $5,196.70 for Eliza DoLittle, BELCO monitoring Tropical Storm Paulette, WEDCO... Read more of this article
More Than 80 Regiment Soldiers Ready To Assist
The Regiment has mobilised to meet the threat posed by the impending approach of Tropical Storm Paulette, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane. More than 80 soldiers, including three Immediate Response Teams, have been called up from Sunday to bolster the response to the storm, the RBR said. RBR Adjutant Major Duncan Simons said: “Our... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Sept 11 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 776 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 776 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases remains at 177, with seven active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 776 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 177 total confirmed positive... Read more of this article
Police Confirm: Man Dies Following Collision
The police have confirmed that a 21-year-old man has died following a collision in Devonshire today. A police spokesperson said, “Around 12:00 noon today, Friday, 11th September, Police received a report of serious road traffic collision just east of the junction of Vesey Street and Middle Road in Devonshire. “Details are limited at this time. However,... Read more of this article
Decision To Be Made On Advanced Polling
Due to the approach of Tropical Storm Paulette, a decision will be made tomorrow [Sept 12] “regarding the facilitation of Advanced Polling,” officials have advised. A spokesperson said, “The Parliamentary Registry Office [PRO] advised that due to the approach of Tropical Storm Paulette, a decision will be made tomorrow [September 12] regarding... Read more of this article
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
