Category: News
Column: Musson On Work, Progress & More
[Column written by Iesha Musson] When headlines and social media are dominated by negativity and instigating division for “likes” and to grab your attention, it can be easy to miss the quiet, steady progress being made. We know that we aren’t where we need to be as a people. Too many are still struggling to survive despite an economy heading... Read more of this article
Column: Seymour On Potential, Limits & More
[Column written by John Seymour] Bermuda’s Black man is still here, still capable, still brilliant The story of the Black man in Bermuda is one marked by endurance, pride, and contribution, but increasingly, it is also one of decline, despair, and erasure. We stand on the shoulders of ancestors who survived slavery, fought for civil rights, built... Read more of this article
BPSU Endorses PSI Equality Declaration
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] announced its recent endorsement of the Public Services International [PSI] Declaration of Trade Union Organizations Free from Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. A spokesperson said, “This milestone reaffirms the BPSU’s unwavering commitment to building inclusive workplaces and... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw the CPA Bermuda Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway, the Bermuda Community Outreach Foundation Back-to-School Giveaway, the Junior PanAm Games conclude and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Male Dies After Collision In Smith’s Parish Marine &... Read more of this article
Male Dies After Collision In Smith’s Parish
[Updated] A collision involving a motorcycle and a motorcar occurred near the junction of Harrington Hundreds Road and Knapton Hill this evening [Aug 24]. A police spokesperson said, “There has been a serious road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a motorcar near the junction of Harrington Hundreds Road and Knapton Hill. “As a... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: BCOF Back-To-School Giveaway
The Bermuda Community Outreach Foundation [BCOF] held its second annual Back-to-School Giveaway this weekend at Death Valley Playground in Southampton. Related Stories Photos & Video: PLP C29 Back To School Party Photos: CPA Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway Photos: Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Marine & Ports Welcome Two Maritime Trainees
The Department of Marine and Ports Services welcomed two new maritime trainees: Dylan Ward, who will begin training to become a Branch Pilot and Ibrahim Douch, who will train to become a Maritime Controller with the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC]. A Government spokesperson said, “Both positions are critical to ensuring Bermuda’s maritime... Read more of this article
Free Dental & Health Services On August 29
The Ministry of Health is inviting the public to the Department of Health’s Community Dental Health Day, a Day of Health and Smiles, on Friday [Aug 29] from 10.00am to 3.00pm at the St. George’s Health Clinic. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health invites the community to attend the Department of Health’s Community Dental Health... Read more of this article
Chat & Chew Session On Social Media Risks
Premier David Burt and some of the Cabinet Ministers hosted a session to discuss the risks that social media can pose to children. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, hosted a Chat & Chew session focused on the risks social media poses to children. The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP, highlighted... Read more of this article
BTOA Launches Connect Customer App
The Bermuda Taxi Owners & Operators Association has launched BTOA Connect, a new app for booking taxis across the island. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Taxi Owners & Operators Association [BTOA] is proud to announce the launch of the BTOA Connect Customer App, now available for download on iOS and Android. “This new platform... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Aug 24th “Good News” Spotlight
News that Bermudian stylist Shiona Turini won an Emmy for her work with Beyoncé, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service celebrated 14 recruits who completed the Foundation Course, and Monique Bailey and Simone Fox received the Public Service Excellence Award were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, Jasmine... Read more of this article
Photos: CPA Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway
[Updated with video] CPA Bermuda held its second annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway this weekend on the Cabinet House Lawn, distributing 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to local students. Jozelle Opoku, President & CEO of CPA Bermuda, previously said, “Our Back-to-School Drive is more than just a giveaway—it’s about ensuring... Read more of this article
