Category: News
Premier: “A Powerful Moment For Bermuda”
“Racism in Bermuda isn’t new, and racist attitudes still persist in Bermuda,” Premier David Burt said, adding that “we must maintain the energy to continue to fix injustice.“ Speaking at last night’s [June 8] press briefing, Premier Burt said, “Yesterday was a powerful moment for Bermuda. Thousands took to the streets to show solidarity... Read more of this article
Phase 3: Gyms, Museums & Churches Can Open
In Phase 3 — which is set to start on June 11 — restaurants can open for indoor dining with physical distancing; gyms will be able to open with physical distancing and enhanced sanitation in place; and churches, cinemas and museums can open at 20% capacity with physical distancing in place. Speaking at last night’s [June 8] press... Read more of this article
Habitat For Humanity ReStore Set To Open
Bermuda’s first Habitat For Humanity Habit ReStore is getting set to open on Friday [June 12] at 10.00am on Front Street. A spokesperson said, “Sheelagh Cooper, Chair of Habitat for Humanity, Bermuda, is pleased to announce the opening of Bermuda’s first Habit ReStore at the old Bluck’s building on Front Street on Friday, June 12th at 10am.... Read more of this article
Video: June 9th Bernews Morning Newsflash
‘Instead of boycotting stores, uplift and promote’, curfew will be changed to 11pm to 5am, gyms will be able to open in phase 3, Churches can reopen with 20% capacity, Habitat for Humanity ReStore set to open, ”suspending officer was correct decision”, AFP announce appointment of Clare Mello, Eastern County Cup Series cancelled, and... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 8 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
Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [June 8] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on. Update 6.10pm: Information about Phase 3 Re-opening of Bermuda from June 11 Update 7.39pm: Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Between Sunday and today there were... Read more of this article
‘Instead Of Boycotting Stores, Uplift And Promote’
“We have decided instead of boycotting stores weekly we will uplift and promote Black businesses for you to support,” the Black Lives Bermuda organisation group said. This statement follows after the Black Lives Matter march yesterday, which saw thousands of people march through the streets of Hamilton. At the end of the march the organisers... Read more of this article
Column: Have Young People On Committee
[Opinion column written by OBA Senator Dwayne Robinson] Bermuda is in unprecedented times. Our economy and wellness are being tested in entirely new ways. The Government is sailing in uncharted waters and has made repeated calls for new and innovative ideas. We saw a Covid-19 Economic Advisory Committee formed by the Minister of Finance, which is “charged... Read more of this article
Smith: Suspending Officer Was Correct Decision
“It was the correct decision to immediately suspend a police officer over an appalling Facebook post,” Shadow National Security Minister Ben Smith said. Mr Smith said, “We need to send the message that there is zero tolerance for this kind of behaviour. “The Police Commissioner, who has been commendably visible and approachable,... Read more of this article
Cricket: Eastern County Cup Series Cancelled
The Eastern County Cup Series has been cancelled this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Eastern Counties Cricket Association wishes to inform the public, that the 116th Eastern County Cup Series has been cancelled for this year. The annual event was scheduled to be held at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club – Sea Breeze Oval... Read more of this article
Video: 7,000 Attend Black Lives Matter March
A large crowd — which the police estimated to be some 7,000 people — took part in yesterday’s [June 7] Black Lives Matter march, making their way through the streets of Hamilton in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Organised by Jasmine Brangman and Dynera Bean, the event saw thousands of people marching chanting terms like ‘Black... Read more of this article
AFP Announce Appointment Of Clare Mello
The Association of Fundraising Professionals [AFP] Bermuda Chapter announced that Clare Mello has been appointed to the newly created, volunteer Board position of Chair, Training and Development for AFP Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Fundraising Professionals [AFP] Bermuda Chapter today announced that, in response to the current... Read more of this article
