Category: News
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
Two Men Injured In Altercation On South Road
Two men were injured in an altercation early this morning on South Road in Paget/Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is reporting an incident that took place today [Friday] on South Road in the Paget/Warwick area at around 7:15am. “Details are unclear but it appears that an altercation between two males took place... Read more of this article
‘Public Officers Are Entitled To Due Process’
“Civil servants and public officers are entitled to due process and should never be exposed to the vagaries of a political witch hunt,” BPSU General Secretary Edward Ball said. BPSU General Secretary Edward Ball said, “The Union takes exception to the recent comments made in the public domain by some politicians and others that attempt... Read more of this article
Stolen Peugeot Car Recovered In Pembroke
After being reported stolen almost two weeks ago, a grey Peugeot 307 car was recovered in Pembroke, and has been impounded by police as “inquiries continue.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating a grey Peugeot 307 car bearing license plate 47913, reported... Read more of this article
Bermuda Athletes Receive Olympic Funding
The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] announced that five elite Bermudian athletes — Flora Duffy, Cecilia Wollmann, Tyrone Smith, Tre Houston and Jah-Nhai Perinchief — have received Olympic Scholarships through the International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Solidarity programme in support of their bids to compete at the 2020 Olympics. “Flora... Read more of this article
Michael Douglas’ Accuser Speaks Out Publicly
Michael Douglas‘ accuser Susan Braudy is now speaking out publicly, alleging that the award winning actor used inappropriate language and performed a sex act in front of her. Mr Douglas has already denied the allegations, as after being contacted by a reporter saying a woman had made allegations about him, he said he had the choice of waiting... Read more of this article
