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Photo Set II: Black Lives Matter March
A large crowd — which the Police Commissioner estimated to be some 7,000 people — took part in today’s [June 7] Black Lives Matter march, making their way through the streets of Hamilton in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. You can view our first set of photos here and the live updates and the two-hour live replay here. Related... Read more of this article
Photo Set I: Black Lives Matter March
[Updated with more photos] Thousands of people made their way to Hamilton today [June 7] to take part in the Black Lives Matter march, with many people carrying signs with terms including ‘Black Lives Matter”, “I can’t breathe,” and “Racism is a pandemic” as they made their way through the streets of Hamilton. We will have... Read more of this article
2 Hour Video/Updates: Black Lives Matter March
[Updating] A Black Lives Matter march is being held today [Sunday, June 7] in the city of Hamilton, with people currently gathering on Front Street in order to take part in the event. We will be providing live updates, photos and video as able. The police previously said, “It is anticipated that up to 1,000 persons will gather at #1 Car Park on... Read more of this article
Police Officer Suspended Following Online Post
The police confirmed that an officer has been suspended from duty due to a “disturbing social media post” and an investigation is underway. The online post by the police officer reportedly contained an image which stated, “all lives splatter, no one cares about your protest”, and has sparked outcry on social media, with calls for... Read more of this article
Armbands At Bacardi Building To Show Solidarity
Bacardi has placed black armbands around the trees of their building in Hamilton, saying they are a “symbol of support for our black employees, partners, friends and collaborators,” and the company stands in “solidarity with the movement towards racial justice.” A spokesperson told Bernews, “At Bacardi, we advocate for diversity,... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Interview With AG Kathy Simmons
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Kathy Lynn Simmons took part in live conversation on the Government media’s Facebook last night [June 6] to discuss a range of topics. The topics covered during the nearly 90 minute interview included changes to the Ministry, the newly proposed Regulated Cannabis Scheme, and more. Related Stories Video:... Read more of this article
BTA Interview Reaches 9.8 Million Viewers
Bermuda Tourism Authority Interim CEO Glenn Jones’ interview by Full Court Press host Greta Van Susteren on May 21 has reached 9.8 million viewers. The interview lasted more than 13 minutes, with Mr. Jones highlighting the impact of Covid-19 on Bermuda’s tourism industry, as well as the viability of Bermuda as a travel destination once restrictions... Read more of this article
Video: June 7th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Black Lives Matter march to be held today, police officer suspended, Rosewood launch ‘Weekend Escape’ package, local children’s activity books package available, Concacaf suspends Girls’ U15 Championship and Men’s U17 Qualifiers, Bacardi place black armbands around trees to show solidarity, and 141 Covid-19 cases in Bermuda are some of the... Read more of this article
Toronto Flight: All Passengers Test Negative
All passengers on the airbridge flight from Toronto tested negative for Covid-19, Premier David Burt said. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “S/O to @CarikaElshae, @DrAmneO and their team of talented, young Bermudians at MDL at Southside for facilitating the testing & processing of results for passengers aboard the airbridge flight... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 156 Test Results, None Were Positive
[Updated] There were 156 test results received today and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases remains at 141. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 156 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has 141 total confirmed positive cases. Their... Read more of this article
Local Children’s Activity Books Package Available
SJD World has partnered with Bermudian authors Dr David Chapman and Ras Mykkal to create an activity book package for children and families. “During these interesting times parents can be overwhelmed with trying to find ways of keeping their children busy and also limiting the amount of screen time their kids have,” SJD World said. “This... Read more of this article
Time Lapse Video: Black Lives Matter Sandcastle
The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition organisers recently created a Black Lives Matter themed sandcastle on Elbow Beach. Posting the images and videos within this article on the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition’s Instagram page, Hannah Emmerson said, “I try not to use sandcastles as a political platform, but some issues are too important to... Read more of this article
