Category: News
BPA: Update On Negotiations With Government
The Bermuda Police Association [BPA] provided an update on the status of negotiations between the Government of Bermuda and the BPA. A BPA spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Association [BPA] was asked to give an update on the status of negotiations between the Government of Bermuda and the BPA. “Firstly, we would like to take this opportunity... Read more of this article
Survey: Immigration Impact On Economy
Nearly three quarters of residents overall believe that immigration benefits the economy, according to Total Research Associate’s Bermuda Omnibus quarterly survey. A spokesperson said, “Residents were asked to indicate their personal opinion regarding the economic impact of immigration. Specifically, they were asked whether they believe that... Read more of this article
Ambulance Responds To West Marine Incident
Emergency services responded to the dock at Robinson’s Marina this afternoon [Aug 6] after an incident occurred in the water in the Somerset area. Bystanders indicated that a jet ski was involved in a collision and the rider was injured. A tender from a nearby super-yacht was seen approaching the dock with the injured person on board. Bermuda... Read more of this article
BMOC Deals With Four Incidents On Sunday
The Cup Match holiday weekend wrapped up with a raft up event at Mangrove Bay on Sunday [Aug 4] and Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre Duty Officers were kept busy handling incidents in Bermuda’s waters which included two boats with people on board capsizing, an unmanned vessel drifting in Mangrove Bay, and a disabled boat in Hamilton Harbour. A... Read more of this article
Hotel Association Supports Pride Parade
Saying they support “initiatives which help to drive tourism and future visitors,” the Bermuda Hotel Association said they are pleased to be a sponsor for the Bermuda Pride Parade. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Hotel Association supports initiatives which help to drive tourism and future visitors to Bermuda and as such, we are... Read more of this article
RFP For Supply Of Low Emission Public Buses
The Ministry of Tourism and Transport and the Department of Public Transportation [DPT] has issued a Request for Proposals [RFP] to qualified suppliers of Low Emissions Public Transit Buses. A Government spokesperson said, “DPT is seeking proposals for appropriately sized, accessible, and low emissions buses for Bermuda. The RFP specifies two... Read more of this article
Minister Roban On Summer Space Camp
Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban held a press conference this morning [Aug 6] for day two of the inaugural Summer Space Camp. Minister Roban said, “I am excited to be here today for day two of our inaugural Summer Space Camp, sponsored by the Ministry of Home Affairs.” U.S. Consul General Constance Dierman, Minister Walter... Read more of this article
Video: Dalin Richardson Wins Safe Hands Award
Bermuda Health Care Services [BHCS] and Brown Darrell Clinic presented the Cup Match Safe Hands Award this morning [Aug 6] to Somerset Cricket Club reserve player Dalin Richardson. Upon receiving the award, Mr. Richardson said, “I’m not going to lie; when the ball was hit my way, I was a little nervous because prior to Cup Match, I haven’t... Read more of this article
Man In Critical Condition In ICU After Collision
The 47-year-old male rider seriously hurt in the motorcycle crash in Smiths parish last night [Aug 5] is listed in critical condition in the hospital’s ICU, according to police. A police spokesperson said, “At last check this morning [August 6th] the 47-year-old male rider seriously hurt in a reported single vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred... Read more of this article
Spider-Man Scene Of Bermuda Actor Restored
The new summer movie blockbuster Spider-Man: Far From Home pits the teenage web-slinger against Mysterio, a super-powered master of illusion who is adept at making things disappear. But the special effects wizard turned villain, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, cannot be blamed for the absence of Bermudian actress Kristen Darrell’s scene in the film. Featured... Read more of this article
Bermudian ‘Stealing The Show’ In London Play
Bermudian actress Julia Frith isn’t sure if this technically constitutes her West End debut, or if it’s actually her sophomore outing. But either way she’s back to her scene-stealing ways in the hit London stage show The Comedy About A Bank Robbery. She was cast in the British and Irish touring production of the play in 2018 as professional... Read more of this article
Video: August 6th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Bermudian actress Julia Frith ‘stealing the show’ in London play, Jessica Lewis wins 100m in Quebec Athletics Classic, Tiffany Dawson will make her WBFF pro debut on Saturday, Tyler Butterfield finishes second in Ironman Boulder 70.3, IFBB Pro Qualifier to be held in Bermuda, Deloitte supports Bermuda’s first Pride Parade, Spider-Man scene of... Read more of this article
