Category: News
RBR Pays Tribute To Corporal Richardo Gibbs
“He will be a massive loss to all ranks in the Regiment and will be sadly missed.” This was from the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel David Curley, as he paid tribute to 40-year-old Corporal Richardo Gibbs Hill, who died following a motorcycle collision yesterday in Paget. Lt/Col Curley said, “I knew him... Read more of this article
Man In Critical Condition In ICU, Woman Arrested
A 62-year-old man remains in critical condition in the ICU after being struck by a car while walking along North Shore Road in Hamilton parish, and the 41-year-old car driver was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and later released on police bail. A police spokesperson said, “At last check around 11:20am today [January 18th] the 62-year-old... Read more of this article
Quarterly Bulletin Of Statistics Report Released
Today, Minister for the Cabinet Office Walton Brown released the Second Quarter 2018 Quarterly Bulletin of Statistics from the Department of Statistics. Minister Brown said, “The quarterly bulletin report indicated some welcome economic signs. As an example, at the end of April 2018, there were 2,608 workers employed within the hotel industry. “The... Read more of this article
Traffic Advisory For 2019 Marathon Weekend
There will be traffic diversions and parking restrictions in effect due to the 2019 Bermuda Marathon Weekend which will see the Front Street Mile on Friday night [Jan 18], the 10K on Saturday [Jan 19], and Marathon & Half Marathon this Sunday [Jan 20]. The full traffic advisories from the police are below. Traffic Advisory: 2019 Invitational Front... Read more of this article
Kiwanis St George Get Early On Kiwanis Week
Kiwanis Club of St George’s managed to get an early start – both literally and figuratively – on the annual world-wide Kiwanis Week observances. A spokesperson said, “This week – in mid or late January – is observed by Kiwanis Clubs around the world. Kiwanis St George decided to get a head-start on the celebrations by... Read more of this article
Cervical Cancer Awareness Film Event Held
Yesterday evening [Jan 17], Minister of Health Kim Wilson delivered opening remarks at the screening of the award-winning film Lady Ganga: Nilza’s Story. A Government spokesperson said, “Lady Ganga: Nilza’s Story is a free 18-minute short film about how two women’s lives — a world apart — intersected because of HPV, the virus that is... Read more of this article
Column: New Reality Of Economic Substance
[Opinion column written by OBA MP Scott Pearman] Denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. Acceptance. These emotions, doctors tell us, are the five stages of grief. And the people working in Bermuda’s international business community – ‘Bermuda Inc’ – have experienced most of these emotions since the gunboat of EU Substance appeared on our horizon,... Read more of this article
Feud On Social Media Resulted In Teen’s Murder
“Detectives revealed that a long running feud over social media between two groups ‘pretending to be gangsters’ resulted in the tragic death of 17-year-old Lyrico Steede,” according to a report by the Nottinghamshire Post. Lyrico, a Bermudian who was living in England, was fatally stabbed last year after being chased by a group... Read more of this article
Video: January 18th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Pedestrian hit by car on North Shore, Police confirmed the death of 40-year-old Richardo Hill following a motorcycle collision in Paget, Bermuda Marathon Weekend will get underway tonight with the Front Street Mile, Immigration Reform to be considered by Cabinet, Premier Burt will attend the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Cabinet Office... Read more of this article
Video: BTA Restaurant Weeks Launch Event
Bermuda Tourism Authority Restaurant Weeks officially launched today [Jan 17] and is set to run until February 3. Forty nine eateries are taking part in this year’s Restaurant Weeks, with the restaurants offering two-course lunches at $22 and three-course dinners at fixed price tiers of $32, $42 and $52. Tonight’s event took place at Tempest... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Caines On Anti-Gang Initiatives
This evening [Jan 17], the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines provided an update on the Ministry’s anti-gang initiatives, saying “there is a plan in place and it is a work in progress” and “we see sparks of hope that indicate we are heading in the right direction.” The Minister’s full statement follows below: Hello... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: January 17 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
