Category: News
Video: August 15th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Flora Duffy wins in Japan, Devonshire Parish Council award scholarships Edmond Johnson offering training in St Vincent, Tysers launches in Bermuda,“Bucket List Family” visit Bermuda, One lane traffic as Skyport relocates trees, improved diabetes management for inpatients, new mural by Charmaine Friday in Hamilton, and sports forum to feature... Read more of this article
New Mural By Charmaine Friday In Hamilton
Charmaine Friday has completed the first mural under the City of Hamilton’s new VIVID Public Art Initiative. Mrs. Friday’s work is titled ‘Bermudaful Treasures’ and was inspired by the children that she teaches at West Pembroke Primary school. The mural can be seen on the taxi stand wall on Church Street. “After countless school trips, I’ve... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: August 14 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
Police Appeal: Help Locate 13-Year-Old [Located]
[Updated] The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Niasia Pitcher. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Niasia Pitcher. “The teen was last seen at her Smiths Avenue, Warwick home around 10pm Tuesday, August 13th and reported... Read more of this article
Sports Forum To Feature Top Bermuda Athletes
A sports forum featuring some of Bermuda’s most accomplished athletes will be held next month. Football star Shaun Goater, Olympic diver Katura Horton-Perinchief, Olympic triple jumper Brian Wellman, former professional basketball player Sullivan Phillips and others will headline the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation’s Sports Conference... Read more of this article
Meet ‘Characters’ From 1775 Gunpowder Plot
Visitors to St George’s can meet characters from Bermuda’s 1775 Gunpowder Plot over the next few weeks as the old town celebrates their role in Bermuda’s fascinating historical heritage. “Today marks the actual anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, which tested Bermudian loyalty to the Crown and underscored islanders’ close family and commercial... Read more of this article
One Lane Traffic As Skyport Relocates Trees
Skyport will be relocating some trees from the existing terminal to the new terminal, and in order to facilitate this, Cahow Way will be operating as one-lane traffic from August 19 to 25 and bike parking and short-term parking will be closed from August 27 to September 10. A spokesperson said, “Skyport today advises the public that it will be... Read more of this article
Improved Diabetes Management For Inpatients
After research showed that 33% of inpatients at KEMH have diabetes, the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is working to improve care for diabetic patients. A spokesperson said, “BHB is focusing on improving inpatient care for diabetic patients, after internal research showed that 33% of inpatients at KEMH have diabetes. Irrespective of the primary cause... Read more of this article
Video: Skills Development Program Graduation
The Skills Development Program is holding their graduation and prizegiving today [Aug 14] at Cathedral Hall, Church Street in Hamilton. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 67-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: Demonstration Over School... Read more of this article
Devonshire Parish Council Award Scholarships
The Devonshire Parish Council announced that they have selected five remarkable individuals to receive their Fall 2019 Scholarships. “The five recipients distinguished themselves through their passion, enthusiasm and determination to succeed in their chosen area of study. This year’s awardees are Zaren Bennett, Aneika Fox, Silhe Sharrieff-Hayward,... Read more of this article
BFSA ‘Good Sportsmanship Award’ On Aug 15
The Bermuda Friendly Societies Association [BFSA] will present its annual “Good Sportsmanship Award” to the Cup Match player who best exemplifies the principles and virtues of good sportsmanship on Thursday [Aug 15] at 6.30pm at Manchester Unity Hall in Hamilton. Leo Mills — a member of the BFSA representing Alexandrina Lodge in Hamilton —... Read more of this article
Bridal Magazine Features Bermuda Backdrop
Canadian bridal magazine Today’s Bride recently utilized Bermuda’s beauty as a backdrop for a photo shoot for their magazine, saying that “Bermuda is one of the loveliest places we have ever had the pleasure of visiting.” In a post on Instagram, the magazine said, “Can’t think of a better way to celebrate travel Tuesday... Read more of this article
