Category: News
Atherden: ‘Reflects Good Stewardship Of OBA’
Following the Government’s statement on the 2017/18 First Half Fiscal Performance, Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden that it speaks to the “impact of policies established by the OBA Government” and reflects the “good stewardship of the OBA and the progress being made toward balancing the budget.” Ms Atherden said, “It is... Read more of this article
Court: Joell Loses Appeal On Firearm Charge
Eston Joell – who was sentenced to 12 years in prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition – has his appeal dismissed by Bermuda’s Court of Appeal. In providing background, the Court’s ruling said, “On 13th June, 2016 the Appellant was convicted of the offence of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, contrary to section 2[1][a][iv]... Read more of this article
Teachers Rugby Club Donate Holiday Hampers
Teachers Rugby Football Club are helping to spread the Christmas cheer this holiday season by donating Christmas hampers to the Family Centre. The donation — spearheaded by men’s Captain Aldo Campbell — saw members of the club pull together to raise funds that could be put towards helping families who are struggling through the holiday... Read more of this article
Senate Passes Casino Gaming Amendment
The Casino Gaming Amendment Bill 2017 was passed in the Senate yesterday, with the Bill “intended to give the Minister responsible for the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission the ability to provide from time to time and in consultation with the Commission, written general direction to the Commission that is deemed to be in the public interest.” The... Read more of this article
Artex Team Helps Restoration Of Trunk Island
Last week, 17 Artex employees and their family members participated in a charitable event in partnership with the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] – a registered Bermuda charity that supports the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo. In 2015 BZS purchased a 2.4 acre lot on Trunk Island, in Harrington Sound, with plans to create an outdoor classroom for... Read more of this article
TMR Spreads Holiday Cheer At Lefroy House
For the past five years, Tokio Millennium Re [TMR] has been spreading holiday cheer to the residents of Lefroy House. It all started when TMR supported the Centre on Philanthropy’s Holiday Cheer appeal and picked Lefroy House back in 2013. Back then the residents were asked for their wish list and members of the TMR Donations Committee went out and... Read more of this article
Video: Dec 14th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Senate approves Domestic Partnership Bill which will replace same sex marriage with domestic partnerships, Senate also approves the Cannabis Decriminalization and Casino Gaming Amendment Bills, BTA Board says that Bermuda’s laws are “outside their remit”, Tourism Minister said Mr Dallas’ statement was “done without... Read more of this article
Senate Passes Cannabis Decriminalisation Bill
After passing in the House of Assembly, the Bill to remove criminal sanctions for possessing under 7 grams of cannabis passed in the Senate today [Dec 13] with support from all sides. The Bill — officially titled the Misuse of Drugs [Decriminalisation of Cannabis] Amendment Act 2017 — states, ”This Bill amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972... Read more of this article
Senate Approves Domestic Partnership Bill
[Updated] The Domestic Partnerships Act has passed in the Senate, with the legislation to replace same-sex marriages with a domestic partnership being approved by an 8 – 3 margin. The Domestic Partnerships Act passed in the House of Assembly late on Friday night, and headed to the 11-member Senate, where the five Government Senators, three Opposition... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Dec 13 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
Live Updates: Senators Voting On Multiple Bills
[Updating] The Senate is in session today [Dec 13], and a number of Bills are listed on the official Order of Business, including the Domestic Partnerships Act, the Casino Gaming Amendment, and the Cannabis Decriminalisation Bill. All three Bills have already passed in the House and now head to the 11-member Senate, where the five Government Senators,... Read more of this article
Video: Coordinated Crisis Response Team
Following violent incidents such as a shooting or a stabbing, the coordinated Crisis Response Team attends the area to provide crisis counselling to residents, and “their intervention to date has been genuinely felt within the community,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said. During a press briefing today, Minister Caines said,... Read more of this article
