Category: News
Column: Being Financially Independent
[Written by Carla Seely] I was raised in a middle-class family of six. My father worked while my mother stayed at home to look after the family. I come from what is defined as “Generation X”, or what others term the “middle-child generation” – a generation which is self-reliant, savvy, and somewhat calculating. I was raised from day one to... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: July 24 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
Video: Bermuda Pride Organisers Interview
Chen Foley, Liz Christopher and David Northcott — who are involved in organising ‘Bermuda Pride’, the island’s first ever LGBTQI+ Pride celebration — are speaking with Bernews this afternoon [July 24], sitting down for a live interview with journalist Don Burgess, and you can tune in below. Update: The live broadcast has... Read more of this article
Donations For BHB Scholarships Top $1 Million
Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation [BHCF] today [July 24] announces a third $350,000 donation to the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] in three years for scholarships and employee training taking the total donated to over $1 million. This third donation was made jointly with the Bermuda Wellness Foundation [BWF]. The three donations have funded 28... Read more of this article
Ministry Urges People To Conserve Water
With the hotter months upon us, the Ministry of Public Works is issuing a reminder to the community about the importance of conserving water this summer. “The Ministry is urging residents to utilize some basic water conservation measures that will minimise the impact of possible water shortages this summer,” a Ministry spokesperson said. “We... Read more of this article
Mini Cup Match Tournament This Thursday
The annual Mini Cup Match tournament will be held this Thursday, starting at 9.30am at the Devonshire Recreation Club, with the island’s young players set to be in action. A spokesperson said, “This Thursday, one of the most anticipated and exhilarating events of Department of Youth, Sport, and Recreation Summer Camps are amongst us. The... Read more of this article
Video: Premier David Burt Press Conference
Premier David Burt is holding a press conference this afternoon [July 24] at the St George’s Cricket Club, and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 9-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: Minister Weeks Cup Match Message Video: Opposition... Read more of this article
Senate: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [July 24] and Bills listed on the Order Paper include the Public Service Superannuation Amendment Act 2019, Fund Administration Provider Business Act 2019, Employment [Wage Commission] Act 2019 and the Dental Practitioners Amendment [No. 2] Act 2019. Update: Live broadcast has... Read more of this article
Hospitals Added To No-Fly Zones For Drones
As of today [July 24], the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] have issued new Directions [PDF here] in accordance with the Air Navigation [Overseas Territories] Order under Article 68 to include restricted fly zones over King Edward Memorial Hospital and the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute. Map provided by BCAA: A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Minister: Employment Wage Commission Act
Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo led the Parliamentary debate and passage of the Employment [Wage Commission] Act 2019 last Friday [July 19]. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will recall that this Spring, Minister Foggo facilitated several public meetings to seek feedback on the creation of a Wage Commission... Read more of this article
200 Visit KEMH Due To Road Accidents In June
200 people visited the Hospital’s Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre last month due to road traffic accidents, according to the latest statistics from the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board Emergency Department attended to 200 road traffic accident cases in June. While the overwhelming majority... Read more of this article
Bermuda College & Mount Allison Sign MOU
Bermuda College and Mount Allison University have recently signed a Memorandum Of Understanding which will “open pathways for credit transfers between the two institutions.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s long-time connection with Mount Allison University continues with the recent signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding [MOU]... Read more of this article
