Category: News
Video: January 16th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Pat Phillip-Fairn will leave the BTA in April, Restaurant Weeks starts on January 17, Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal rejected by 230 votes in UK Parliament, Tiffanne Thomas will attend Symposium in Japan, Justin Donawa selected 66th overall in the Major League Soccer SuperDraft by the Columbus Crew, Pet Stop now offering pet grooming... Read more of this article
UK Parliament Votes Against May’s Brexit Deal
Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal has been rejected by 230 votes, which is reportedly the largest defeat for a sitting UK Government in modern history. “MPs voted by 432 votes to 202 to reject the deal, which sets out the terms of Britain’s exit from the EU on 29 March,” the BBC reported. “Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: January 15 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
Pat Phillip-Fairn To Leave Tourism Authority
Pat Phillip-Fairn, chief product and experiences development officer at the Bermuda Tourism Authority, will leave her role with the organisation on April 30, 2019, following this year’s World Triathlon Bermuda. “Ms Phillip-Fairn has served in the position for the past five years, starting shortly after the formation of the Bermuda Tourism Authority... Read more of this article
Children’s Rights Advocate Headed To Japan
Tiffanne Thomas, Director of Therapeutic Consulting Services, will be presenting at the International Symposium on Social Sciences and Management in Hokkaido, Japan, which will be held from January 22-24, 2019. Ms Thomas’s empirical research into ethical leadership and the effects of culture on leadership led to Dr. Lonnie Morris of The Chicago School... Read more of this article
Restaurant Weeks To Get Underway on Jan 17
49 eateries are taking part in this year’s Restaurant Weeks — which is set to take place from January 17 to February 3 — with the restaurants offering two-course lunches at $22 and three-course dinners at fixed price tiers of $32, $42 and $52. The BTA said, “There are 49 participating restaurants and the full list is now available... Read more of this article
Football: Columbus Crew Draft Justin Donawa
Bermuda’s Justin Donawa was selected 66th overall in the 2019 Major League Soccer SuperDraft by the Columbus Crew, a professional football team based out of Ohio. The club’s announcement said, “Columbus Crew SC today selected two players in the Third and Fourth Rounds of the 2019 Major League Soccer SuperDraft, held this afternoon via conference... Read more of this article
Generation Next Youth Movement: Kavon Busby
[Generation Next Youth Movement Series] It all started for Bermudian rap artist, Kavon Busby, known as Buzby, at Harrington Sound Primary School. He attended Clearwater Middle School and The Berkeley Institute for high school before beginning courses at the Bermuda College. His musical journey started in 2012 when a close friend inspired him to experiment... Read more of this article
Video: January 15th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Denis Pitcher appointed as Fintech Technical Consultant, Dr. Tim Jackson appointed as Chair of the Board of Education, 17-year-old male injured in collision, PRIDE documentary on marijuana, Police Change Programme, Generation Next Youth Movement Series features Bermudian rap artist Kavon Busby, City plans to revamp Albuoy’s Point, BEDC ‘Managing... Read more of this article
Column: Shared Goals That Benefit Our Children
[Opinion column written by MP Michael Weeks] “Fix the problem, not the blame.” ~ Japanese Proverb With the new year only a few days old, for many of us it is a time for reflection and the opportunity to take a new approach in our lives; a new approach that benefits ourselves and those we love. If we genuinely love Bermuda, we must reflect on whether... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: January 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
Court: 32-Year-Old Man Admits Multiple Charges
[Written by Don Burgess] “Your behaviour, sir, is atrocious.” Those words were spoken by Senior Magistrate Juan Wolffe to Fabio Barbosa, with the Senior Magistrate also telling the 32-year-old he was “the personification of why” Bermuda needs road sobriety checkpoints. Mr Barbosa pleaded guilty to two counts of refusing a breath test... Read more of this article
