Category: News
OUTBermuda: 53% Favour Same-Sex Marriage
According to the latest public opinion poll by OUTBermuda, 53% of Bermudians now say they favour same-sex marriage. A spokesperson said, “This week, leaders and attorneys for OUTBermuda confirmed that the long-awaited, final stage of appeal for Bermuda’s historic marriage equality decision will take place in London on February 3 and 4, 2021... Read more of this article
Two Vehicle Collision In Devonshire
A two vehicle collision involving a motorcar and electric car took place in Devonshire this afternoon [Sept 17] with one person having to be extracted from a vehicle by the BFRS. A police spokesperson said, “Please be advised there is a serious two vehicle, [motorcar and electric car] collision on Parson’s Lane in Devonshire. “Female driver of... Read more of this article
Burglary At Southampton Resort Ocean Club
A “significant quantity of cash and merchandise” was stolen during a burglary at the Resort Shop at the Fairmont Southampton Ocean Club. A police spokesperson said, “At 11:20 on Wednesday 16-Sep-2020, police received a report of a burglary at the Resort Shop, Southampton Princess Ocean Club, Southampton. “Information is that... Read more of this article
No Grounds In Current Conditions To Postpone
“While the Governor continues to monitor the situation with respect to Hurricane Teddy, he does not see grounds under the current circumstances to postpone the General Election on 1 October,” Government House said today. This was in response to a query we posed, asking that with the island currently finalizing recovery from Hurricane Paulette... Read more of this article
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
