Category: News
Airport Seeking Used Luggage To Help Testing
Skyport is asking the community to donate used luggage to assist with testing of new equipment in Bermuda’s new passenger terminal building. A spokesperson said, “If you have unused luggage you wish to donate, please email orat@skyport.bm or call 299-4832 to donate by December. For every donated piece of luggage, a ‘tag’ will be given... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Kim Wilson Press Conference
[Updated] Minister of Health Kim Wilson is holding a press conference this morning [Aug 8] to provide an update on the status health reform plans. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 27-minute replay is below Update 1.21pm: Minister Wilson said, “The... Read more of this article
Video: August 8th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Child sex offender Jomar Caines released from prison, 17-year-old male in ICU after marine incident, three interns enjoy opportunity with OBMI, Town & Country magazine features fashion spread shot in Bermuda, Jasmaine Adams awarded BHA scholarship, Tyler Smith competes in Malmö ETU Sprint Triathlon European Cup in Sweden, One: RUSH channel to... Read more of this article
17-Year-Old Male In ICU After Marine Incident
The 17-year-old male who was seriously injured in a jet ski incident yesterday is listed in “critical but stable condition in the hospital’s ICU,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 6pm Tuesday, August 6th police officers and ambulance personnel responded to a reported marine incident in the Robinson’s... Read more of this article
High Tech Learning At Ascendant STEM Camp
A new cohort of budding scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians found an avenue to develop their STEM [science, technology, engineering, and maths] skills at the Ascendant Group Limited’s annual STEM Camp in July. Initially launched in 2013, Ascendant STEM Camp is aimed at middle school students with proven aptitude and interest in... Read more of this article
Video: Jasmaine Adams Awarded Scholarship
The annual Bermuda Hotel Association Adrian Hassell Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Ms. Jasmaine Adams. The presentation which took place earlier today at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club was attended by the parents of Ms. Adams, the parents and family members of Mr. Hassell, as well as the members of the BHA Scholarship Awards committee. The... Read more of this article
Sex Offender Jomar Caines To Be Released
The Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney-General Senator Kathy Lynn Simmons today [Aug 7] issued a public notice of the impending release of child sex offender Jomar Akbar Caines, who will be released from Westgate today. A spokesperson said, “Pursuant to section 329H of the Criminal Code 1907, the Minister is empowered to disclose information... Read more of this article
BHEC To Launch Chronic Disease Innovation
The Bermuda Health Council is gearing up to launch a Chronic Disease Innovation Programme which they said “will provide support for innovative solutions to address Bermuda’s high rates of non-communicable chronic diseases and associated disability.” “Health professionals, community leaders and groups know what is needed to support... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘Thanks For Making Events A Success’
Shadow Home Affairs Minister Sylvan Richards has extended his thanks to everyone who made all the Cup Match events a success. Mr. Richards said, “This past Cup Match weekend was jam packed with various events and parties and I personally want to thank everyone who made each individual event a success.” Slideshow of attendees at the Cup Match... Read more of this article
Three Interns Enjoy Opportunity With OBMI
Three interns — Clara James, Erin Fleming, and Francis Mussenden — were recently given the opportunity to work at OBM International [OBMI], which offers summer employment to aspiring students studying architecture and interior design. A spokesperson said, “Throughout the internship, students are afforded the resources, guidance and... Read more of this article
Town & Country Bermuda Fashion Spread
Young Hollywood heart-throbs Aisling Franciosi and Wolfgang Novogratz are featured in a major fashion spread shot in Bermuda at Town & Country magazine’s website. Irish-born Ms Franciosi has appeared in the TV shows The Fall and Game of Thrones and stars in the new movie The Nightingale, a historical drama. American Mr. Novogratz is known... Read more of this article
Video: August 7th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Ambulance responds to west marine incident, BMOC deals with four incidents on Sunday, man in critical condition in ICU after collision, Dalin Richardson wins Safe Hands Award, Minister Walter Roban on Summer Space Camp, Berkeley Alumni Anniversary Reception on September 6, RFP issued for Low Emission Public Buses, Hotel Association supports Pride... Read more of this article
