Category: News
Wesley Church To Host LGBTQ Pride Service
Wesley Methodist Church will host an LGBTQ Pride Service on June 24th at 11.00am, saying they look forward to “welcoming all LGBTQ persons and allies.” The poster said, “Wesley looks forward to welcoming all LGBTQ persons and allies, along with members of the Bermuda Human Rights Commission, OUTBermuda and Rainbow Alliance of Bermuda... Read more of this article
Video: June 21st Bernews Morning Newsflash
15 Saltus students to visit Tanzania, custom blended Bermuda inspired teas will be showcased at a market in New York, National Security Minister Wayne Caines visited Devonshire Preschool, Raleigh Bermuda held their graduation & launch celebration, KPMG announced a new scholarship award, Department of Public Transportation & BIU had useful... Read more of this article
Ministry: 175 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
[Updated] The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this morning [June 21] with sixty-five bus runs cancelled. Update 5.00pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 65 runs cancelled this morning, 110 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of 175... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: June 20 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
Photos: Clearwater School Graduation Lunch
Clearwater Middle School students celebrated their graduation at a special lunch hosted today [June 20] by the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. The event was organised to commemorate the students’ completion of middle school and the relationship between the hotel and school. The middle school students were joined at the festive event by teachers... Read more of this article
DPT And BIU Meet, Have ‘Useful Discussions’
The Department of Public Transportation and BIU met yesterday [June 19] to discuss the current work to rule, and after “useful discussions, union leaders are expected to meet tonight with members of the Bus Operators & Allied Workers Division,” the Ministry said. A Ministry of Transport & Regulatory Affairs spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Minister Caines Visits Devonshire Preschool
Earlier today [June 20], the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines spent some time reading to the Bluebird class of Devonshire Preschool. The youngsters, who have been learning about Bermuda of late, were treated to the story, “Goodnight Bermuda”, by J.K Aspinall. Minister Caines was invited to the school by Devonshire Pre-School teacher Katiuska... Read more of this article
Court: Driver Fined & Banned For 18 Months
A motorcyclist has been banned from driving for 18 months after overtaking a police car while over the drink-drive limit. Dwight Jackson had been on a boat cruise before he got on his motorbike on May 18. He was stopped after he passed a police vehicle on Palmetto Lane in Devonshire at around 10:40pm. Jackson, 49 of Hamilton parish, admitted driving... Read more of this article
’20 Liters Of Sludge Spilled Onto Ship’s Deck’
The Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] received a call from the motor vessel Tanja on Sunday [June 17] to report a pollution incident onboard, with 20 liters of sludge having spilled onto the ship’s deck, with BMOC noting that “clean-up was successful.” A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Sunday, June... Read more of this article
Fifteen Students To Travel & Help In Tanzania
Fifteen students – aged 14 to 17 – are gearing up for a 25-day trip to Tanzania where they will trek up mountains and help with improvements at a local school. The Saltus Grammar School students will fly out tomorrow [June 21] to Dar es Salaam and after acclimatizing, they will head to Kinole, a small town in the Uluguru Mountains, which will be... Read more of this article
Nearly 100 Computers Donated To Local Schools
Athene Life Re Ltd., a subsidiary of Athene Holding Ltd., has donated nearly 100 laptops to 18 public schools through an initiative called “Computers for a Better Education.” The laptops are scheduled to be sent to eight primary schools and 10 preschools. Isaiah Furbert, Denali Hill, Michelle Scott Outerbridge [Athene], Chip Gillis [Athene], Tanya... Read more of this article
‘Judged Most Appropriate By Club & Organisers’
Following Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch comments that the Governor should not be invited to present the Cup at Cup Match, Government House said the Governor “will be happy to support the event respectfully and in the way judged most appropriate by the Club and Cup Match organisers.” Speaking in the House of Assembly recently,... Read more of this article