Category: News
BEN To Announce Outstanding Teacher Award
Bermuda Education Network’s [BEN] second annual Chinese New Year celebration will provide the backdrop to announce the winner of its Outstanding Teacher Award 2018, with the event to be held at the Hamilton Princess Hotel on Saturday, February 17 at 7.00pm. BEN Executive Director Becky Ausenda said, “Following the success of last year’s event,... Read more of this article
Archery Team To Compete In Pennsylvania
Gold Point Archery have a team of five archers traveling to Lancaster, Pennsylvania to compete in the Lancaster Archery Classic which starts on January 26th. This event is expected to see approximately 1500 archers from over 13 countries, and this marks the fourth time Gold Point Archery has sent a team to this annual event, which they said provides... Read more of this article
Video: January 25th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Fentanyl importation court trial continues, Clarien Holiday GiveBack Campaign raised more than $17,000 for Meals on Wheels, Power of One Student Council pinning ceremony at TN Tatem Middle School, two from BMA senior management team will serve as Co-Vice Chairs for new IAIS Committees, and YouTube personality Casey Neistat visits Bermuda are some... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: January 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
Power Of One Student Assembly At TN Tatem
Earlier today [Jan 24], the Minster of Public Works Lt. Col. David Burch addressed students at a special assembly at TN Tatem Middle School for the Power of One Student Council pinning ceremony. Minister Burch offered some words of encouragement to the young people who were appointed as members of the Senior Power of One Leadership Team. Power of One... Read more of this article
Holiday GiveBack Campaign Raises $17,000
Clarien Bank‘s annual Holiday GiveBack Campaign raised more than $17,000 for Meals on Wheels, marking the largest amount ever raised during their GiveBack campaign. Michael DeCouto, Chief Marketing Officer of Clarien Bank, today presented a cheque for $17,033 to Jason Powell, a member of the Board of Directors of Meals on Wheels. Since 2010,... Read more of this article
Court: Fentanyl Importation Trial Continues
A woman testified in Court today [Jan 24] against her ex-boyfriend and an alleged co-conspirator to import the synthetic opioid Fentanyl. In January of last year, Jacqueline Robinson, then 25, and Craig Lawrence, then 35, both of Ontario, Canada, were charged with conspired with others to import Fentanyl. Ms. Robinson told the jury she met Craig Lawrence... Read more of this article
Video: Ameritrade TV Ad Mentions Bermuda
TD Ameritrade has mentioned Bermuda in an advertisement about its services, with a man who was “overly confident on a moped” while visiting the island serving as the subject of the ad. A quick check shows the video advertisement appears to have been shown recently during news shows on networks including CNN, Fox, and MSNBC. The advertisement... Read more of this article
Video: Dr Ewart Brown On CT Scan Closure
There was legal action pending prior to the agreement for Government to pay a financial supplement for CT and MRI scans, Dr Ewart Brown has confirmed, adding that while the Government has “taken steps to help” they have “suffered staggering losses”. Dr Ewart Brown — a former Premier who is the Executive Chairman of Bermuda... Read more of this article
UK MPs: Debate Same Sex Marriage In Bermuda
British MPs are set to debate “same sex marriage in Bermuda” during an Adjournment Debate on Monday [Jan 29] in the House of Commons. The “upcoming business” section for the Commons Main Chamber lists the debate and Labour MP Chris Bryant’s name, with Mr Bryant having already made his position clear, previously asking that... Read more of this article
Video: Dr Ewart Brown On Lahey Lawsuit
As far as he knows the Lahey lawsuit has not been dropped, and the allegations are “frivolous,” former Premier Dr Ewart Brown said, adding that if they “had weight the Department of Justice would have agreed to take the case.” Dr Brown recently sat down with Bernews for a 80-minute live interview discussing a wide range of topics,... Read more of this article
Video: January 24th Bernews Morning Newsflash
British MPs to debate same sex marriage in Bermuda in Adjournment Debate on Monday, vehicle paint stolen in burglary at Pembroke business, Mr. and Miss CedarBridge Academy pageant competition on January 27, upgrade of Reid Street entrance to the Washington Mall about to start, Fitch on the impact of the U.S. tax changes on Bermuda, and Customs Department... Read more of this article
