Category: News
9 Hours Of Audio & Parliament Order Of Business
[Updated with live audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [June 5] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Continuing Precautions Regulations, Bermuda National Space Strategy, Licensing Deadline for Debt Collectors, Facility Agreements between local financial institutions and the Government of Bermuda, Bermuda Public... Read more of this article
Video: June 5th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Jason Hayward appointed as Minister of Labour, 50,000 masks & 1,000 shields for Care Homes, House of Assembly in session today, Daren A. Herbert wins at Toronto Theatre Critics Awards, Charter flight to/from New Jersey on June 12, police seize cannabis worth $7.5 million, Black Lives Matter sandcastle at Elbow Beach, police continue appeal to... Read more of this article
BPS Continue Appeal: Chavelle Dillon-Burgess
The Bermuda Police Service continues to appeal for any information regarding the disappearance of 27-year-old Chavelle Dillon-Burgess. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s help in locating 26-year-old Chavelle Dillon-Burgess. We know someone knows what happened; do you want those responsible to... Read more of this article
Police Seize Cannabis Worth $7.5 Million
Police “seized a large quantity of cannabis that had been imported into Bermuda, with an estimated street value $7.5 million” and two people were apprehended and later released on bail. Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said, “On 13th May, 2020, the Bermuda Police Drugs Unit, working closely with our partners in the Customs Department,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 4 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
Charter Flight To/From New Jersey On June 12
[Updated] The U.S. Consulate has advised that there will be charter flight to and from New Jersey on Friday, June 12th, with seats available on both flights at a cost of $1,812.50 per seat. The US Consulate tweeted: “Upcoming flight to the United States. A chartered flight will be traveling from the United States to Bermuda, and back to Teterboro,... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [June 4] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update 7.20pm: Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Today there were 39 test... Read more of this article
Jason Hayward Appointed As Minister Of Labour
[Updated] The Premier is expected to make an announcement related to changes within the Cabinet, with unofficial information suggesting the changes being made involve the areas of labour, municipalities, communications and more. Among the changes that unofficial sources suggest will be announced include Jason Hayward as the new Minister of Labour, Jamahl... Read more of this article
Cannonier: ‘Funding For Lifeguards Is Essential’
“Lifeguards are an essential service and removing them from our beaches will put people’s lives at risk,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said. Mr. Cannonier said, “It has come to my attention that funding has not been made available by Government to employ lifeguards this summer. “Lifeguards are an essential service and removing... Read more of this article
Updates: Covid-19 On Friday, June 26th
[Updating] As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe with over 390,000 deaths worldwide, and sadly the island has now recorded nine Covid-19 related deaths. Live updates will be posted as they come in, encompassing both the public and private sectors, and if you have relevant information, please email info@bernews.com.... Read more of this article
50,000 Masks & 1,000 Shields For Care Homes
In the continued effort to reduce the risk of Covid-19 in Care Homes, the Bermuda Health Council has procured personal protective equipment [PPE], securing 50,000 KN95 masks and 1,000 face shields for Bermuda’s Care Homes as part of their Third Sector partnership. A spokesperson said, “The action from the Health Council aims to provide additional... Read more of this article
Video: Dr Greene, Dr Curtis-Tweed, Tawana Flood
Bermuda College President Dr. Duranda Greene, Vice-President, Academic & Student Affairs Dr. Phyllis Curtis-Tweed, and Professional and Career Education [PACE] Director Ms. Tawana Flood joined host Don Burgess for another Bernews News & Views video, discussing various programmes available at the Bermuda College. Related Stories Video: Panel... Read more of this article
