Category: News
Police Warn Public About Phishing Scam
Police are warning the public about fraudulent WhatsApp messages circulating advising users that they purportedly won a significant sum of money. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS], is aware of WhatsApp messages being circulated advising users of the messaging app, that they’ve won a significant sum of money. “Recipients... Read more of this article
Video: Entrepreneur Series Highlights Glam Pop
The MarketPlace has released the fifth 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 Wanneeka Saunders and Glam Pop. The video’s description says, “The MarketPlace Entrepreneur... Read more of this article
Dr Murray Joins BCHC As Radiation Oncologist
The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre announced that Dr Patrick Murray has joined the Centre’s radiation therapy team. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre is pleased to announce the addition of Dr Patrick Murray to the Centre’s radiation therapy team. Dr Murray is an award-winning, highly respected radiation oncologist... Read more of this article
Bermuda Weather Service Website Restored
The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] website www.weather.bm was restored last night following an outage that occurred on Monday during the passage of Hurricane Paulette. Bermuda Airport Authority CEO, Lester Nelson said, “We are deeply concerned about the failure of the BWS website during this most critical period in hurricane season. We are working... Read more of this article
250 Without Power: BELCO Working To Restore
BELCO said that approximately 250 customers remain without power, and any customers left without power should call BELCO on 955 if they have not already done so. A spokesperson said, “BELCO crews continue to work to restore power across Bermuda following damage caused by Hurricane Paulette. “Approximately 250 customers remain without power and it... Read more of this article
Man Injured In Industrial Accident In St George’s
[Updated] There was an industrial accident in St. George’s this morning [Sept 17] with a “trailer full of metal hollow ribs” falling on a man “causing injuries to his legs, arms and abdominal area,” the BFRS has confirmed. A spokesperson said, “At 9:06am this morning a call was received by Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service... Read more of this article
Are You A Youth Entrepreneur? Enter Youth Pitch
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] is looking for students across the island to pitch the next great idea with a focus on technology, for a chance to compete in the Youth Pitch category of the Rocket Pitch Competition. A spokesperson said, “If you are a student under the age of 18 with a burning idea for a new tech related business,... Read more of this article
Video: Sept 17th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirm death of Leric Lightbourn, BWS confirm that Hurricane Teddy is a “potential threat to Bermuda,” Lay’s Potato Chips feature Rodney Smith Jr, Conyers launches paid Student ‘Gap Year’ Internship, Summer Student Entrepreneur Programme, Bermuda Alfresco Dining Festival to launch, changes to garbage collection schedule, new... Read more of this article
Lay’s Potato Chips Feature Rodney Smith Jr
Bermudian Rodney Smith Jr — well known for his charitable lawn mowing initiative in the USA — has been featured on Lay’s potato chips bags as part of a campaign that features the “real smiles of 30 ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their communities.” The company said, “While shoppers’ smiles are currently... Read more of this article
Conyers Launches Student ‘Gap Year’ Internship
Conyers announced the launch of the Student ‘Gap Year’ Internship, a 6-8 month paid programme to support students who have put their studies on hold as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Student Gap Year Internship is a 6-8 month paid programme to support high-potential, recent graduates from our local senior schools,... Read more of this article
Summer Student Entrepreneur Programme
The 3rd annual BEDC Summer Student Entrepreneur Programme ended with an awards and graduation ceremony for the participating ten students on Friday, September 4th at the Hamilton Princess. A spokesperson said, “The 3rd Annual BEDC Summer Student Entrepreneur Programme ended with an awards and graduation ceremony for the participating ten students... Read more of this article
Bermuda Alfresco Dining Festival To Launch
The island’s first Alfresco Dining Festival will be launching tomorrow [Sept 17] with three-dozen local restaurants taking part. A BTA spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s safe and spectacular outdoor restaurant venues will be the focus of the island’s first Alfresco Dining Festival, launching tomorrow with three-dozen local restaurants and two... Read more of this article
