Category: News
BTA: More Local Entertainment This Summer
Bermudian entertainers are a central focus of this year’s line-up of summer activities for visitors, with the recently released Uncover Bermuda brochure featuring a more robust list of Bermudian musicians than in years past, the BTA said today. A spokesperson said, “PinkSand Entertainment, Goslings and the Bermuda Tourism Authority will team... Read more of this article
Two People Remain In ICU After Collisions
A 66-year-old man remains in critical condition in the ICU following a collision on Saturday night [June 23] on Middle Road in Devonshire, a 44-year-old St. George’s man is in stable condition in the ICU, while an 18-year-old Hamilton parish woman has been treated and discharged. Injured Pedal Cyclist Remains Critical in the Intensive Care Unit A... Read more of this article
Students Raise Funds For Purchase Of Seabin
A group of Somersfield Academy M3 students today presented cheques to the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club [RBYC] and Greenrock to fund the purchase and monitoring of a V5 Hybrid Seabin to be installed at RBYC later this summer. Kieran Kimberley, Thibaut Stefani, and Liam Greenlaw undertook to raise funds for the purchase of Bermuda’s third Seabin for a school... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Usain Bolt Meets With Fans
People could be seen waiting outside of the Digicel store today [June 26] for the opportunity to meet superstar sprinter Usain Bolt as he paid a visit to the island, with the rain not deterring people from their opportunity to meet the world’s fastest man. The 18-minute live video replay is below: The world famous athlete spent the morning interacting... Read more of this article
KPMG Staff Members Help ‘Make A Difference’
On Friday, June 22nd, KPMG in Bermuda closed its doors for half a day enabling over 120 staff members to participate in the firm’s annual Make a Difference Day [MaDD]. This year, KPMG supported The Bermuda National Trust’s historic property, Verdmont, and The Bermuda Zoological Society’s “Living Classroom” on Trunk Island. At Verdmont, two... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Man In Warwick
The police have confirmed the death of male resident following a medical emergency at a Forest Hills Drive, Warwick residence today. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11.00am today [June 26], police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a reported medical emergency at a Forest Hills Drive, Warwick residence. “It appears that a caregiver... Read more of this article
Newstead Belmont Hills Now Accepts Bitcoin
Newstead Belmont Hills is now accepting Bitcoin, launching an app-based payment system at its front desk which allows guests to pay with a scan of a unique barcode using the camera on their smartphone. Larry Doyle, owner of Newstead Belmont Hills, said, “We see Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies becoming another mainstream way that people will... Read more of this article
Video: Usain Bolt Interacting With Students
Superstar sprinter Usain Bolt is in Bermuda today [June 26] and he is spending this morning interacting with students, and answering their questions at the National Sports Centre. He will continue his visit to the island with a visit to the Digicel store on Church Street between 12.45 and 1.45pm where he will sign autographs and greet fans. We will... Read more of this article
St. George’s Parish Council Donates To School
The St. George’s Parish Council recently presented East End Primary School with a donation of $500 to go toward their Primary 5 and Primary 6 school trip this month. A spokesperson said, “Five teachers and one parent will be accompanying approximately twenty students, three of which are in the schools Functional Skills Programme. “This... Read more of this article
Video: June 26th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Gronda Dobroslaw fined $1500 for using a racist slur towards police officers, Clarien Bank donates $5,000 to ‘The Flora Fund’, Vogue featured BHW, U.S. Consul General Constance Dierman made a courtesy visit to Deputy Premier Walter Roban, site clean-up works on ‘The Finger’ will begin on June 26, Department of Education... Read more of this article
Collision Involving Motorcycle & Pedal Cyclist
[Updated] A collision involving a motorcycle and a person on a pedal cycle took place this morning [June 26] in the area of South Road and Church Bay, the police have confirmed. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 5.16pm: A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:45am today [June 26th] police and fellow... Read more of this article
Senate: Order Of Business For June 27th
The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [June 27th] and Bills before the Senate include the Development and Planning Amendment Act 2018, the Dogs Amendment Act 2018, and the Legal Aid Amendment Act 2018. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Premier On The Protection Of Public Officers Parliament: Audio &... Read more of this article
