Category: News
Klout Social Media Rankings For January 2018
[Written by Don Burgess] There was a major shift in the Bermuda social media influence rankings as three new entries joined the Top 10 for the first time. Also, many people saw their Klout scores shift by four points or more, and some saw their scores drop by more than 10 points. Klout measures a person’s social media influence over a variety... Read more of this article
Video: UK Minister Questioned On Bermuda Bill
“Will the Governor sign it on the British Government’s behalf or not,” was one of the questions faced by British Commonwealth Minister Lord Ahmad as he appeared before the British Foreign Affairs select committee and answered questions about Bermuda’s Domestic Partnership Act. Bill Passed In December, Sent To Governor The Domestic Partnerships... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Jan 21st ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Dante Leverock has been signed by a professional Estonian football team, Bermudian actress Lana Young landed a regular television role on the Oprah Winfrey Network, Delray Rawlins was selected for the North-South Series in Barbados, former members of The Princess Staff Club donated $33,000 to four local charities, and new store ‘Tuck... Read more of this article
Customs Awareness Events Begin On Sunday
In the lead up to International Customs Day, which is Friday, January 26th, the Customs Department will be hosting number of events to raise awareness about their work. And the Collector of Customs, Lucinda Pearman is inviting members of the public to participate in the week of activities, which includes their annual open house, a church service and... Read more of this article
Singer Jesse Seymour Joins Big Chill Band
The Big Chill announced that singer Jesse Seymour has joined the band, calling him an ”amazing Bermuda talent,” and noting that he won the Bermuda Idol competition and was also selected to sing with the America’s Cup Band in 2017. Tony Brannon said, “The Big Chill is excited to welcome Jesse Seymour in 2018. Jesse Seymour is... Read more of this article
What’s Being Considered For The 2018 Budget?
[Updated] Not moving ahead with the second phase of the payroll tax proposal by the former Government, payroll tax relief for repatriating jobs back to Bermuda; a Professional Services Tax on legal, accounting & other business consultancy services; a sugar tax, and taxing commercial rents are some of the initiatives being considered for the 2018/19... Read more of this article
Hobby Zone Plan To ‘Keep Pushing’ After Fire
Following a fire at their Sandys location earlier this month, Club Hobby Zone said although it damaged many of their bikes and tools, it has not diminished their faith, and said “we have to keep pushing to realize the full potential of the endeavor.” The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service previously confirmed that on January 11th they received... Read more of this article
Video: Women’s March At Queen Elizabeth Park
[Updated] The Women’s Action Group is hosting the Bermuda’s Women March this afternoon [Jan 20] in Queen Elizabeth Park in Hamilton, with the event taking place on the same day as numerous other events around the world, where thousands of women are gathering to stand up for women’s rights. The event is still underway as of this time, and will... Read more of this article
BEST Loses Court Appeal About Caroline Bay
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] was not successful in their court appeal regarding the Caroline Bay development, with the organisation attempting to object to a roadway on what they said was a “precious agricultural plot.” A BEST spokesperson said, “BEST has, for the first time, not been successful in an appeal... Read more of this article
Photos, Video, Results: Equestrian Spring Show
[Updated] The 2018 Auto Solutions annual RES Spring Show Series competition got underway this morning [Jan 20] at the National Equestrian Centre at Vesey Street, and will continue tomorrow, with action set to begin at 8.30am, and the public is welcome to attend the event for free. We will post a photo gallery and the results as able, and in the meantime... Read more of this article
Video: January 20th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Two men injured in an altercation on South Road, BPSU General Secretary Ed Ball said that civil servants and public officers are entitled to due process, Women’s Action Group will be hosting a Women’s March today, International Professional Squash returns to Bermuda from February 26th to March 2nd, and five elite Bermudian athletes received Olympic... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Jan 19 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
