Category: News
Police Service Welcomes 12 New Constables
The Passing Out Parade for Recruit Foundation Course #78 took place yesterday at Police Headquarters in Prospect, with twelve new Constables welcomed to the Police Service. In attendance at the ceremony were several dignitaries including Governor John Rankin, Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons, U.S. Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig, Secretary for... Read more of this article
Video: Dec 8th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Domestic Partnership Bill to be debated in Parliament today, Kalmar Richards named as Acting Commissioner of Education, Hamilton Princess unveils 6.5ft tall gingerbread house, Bill to change the date of Bermuda Day holiday passed in Senate, teachers take part in a two-day workshop for the PATHS Programme, and Bermuda Hospitals Board voted as... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Atherden & Scott
Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden and Deputy OBA Leader Leah Scott are speaking with Bernews this evening [Dec 7], sitting down for a live interview with journalist Jeremy Deacon. Last month, Ms Atherden was elected the new leader of the OBA winning 90 votes [37.3%] to defeat Patricia Gordon-Pamplin who won 82 votes [34%] and Craig Cannonier who won... Read more of this article
Carla Seely Column: CFO Of Home Operations
[Written by Carla Seely] In every family, one of the most important discussions is to appoint someone to take charge of the family finances. Whether it is yourself or your partner doesn’t really matter – whoever takes on the role recognizes that the financial stress will be a constant challenge and they have to take responsibility for navigating... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Dec 7 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
Ministry: 50 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 7] with fifty bus runs cancelled. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 3 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 3 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Senate Passes Bill To Move Bermuda Day
After passing in the House of Assembly last month, the Bill to change the date the Bermuda Day holiday is celebrated to the last Friday in May has passed in the Senate. The Bill states, “The Schedule to the Public Holidays Act 1947 is amended by deleting ’24th May, as Bermuda Day, except that, where the 24th May falls on a Saturday or a... Read more of this article
Photos: Hamilton Princess Gingerbread House
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club today [Dec 7] unveiled their show-stopping gingerbread house, displayed as part of their Christmas décor in the lobby of the hotel. This year’s gingerbread house, large enough for children to step inside, is the centrepiece of the resort’s festive decorations. It is 6ft by 5ft and 6.5ft tall and has been created... Read more of this article
Video: Richards Named Acting Commissioner
[Updated] Kalmar Richards will be the Acting Commissioner of Education, Minister of Education & Workforce Development Diallo Rabain announced at a press conference this morning [Dec 7], saying that she will begin on Monday, December 11th. Mrs Richards, a veteran educator who served as the Principal of CedarBridge Academy, replaces Dr Freddie Evans,... Read more of this article
Video: Press Conference On Road Safety
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service, Minister of Transport & Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban, and representatives from the Bermuda Road Safety Council and CADA held a press conference this morning [Dec 7] to discuss road safety. The press conference has just concluded and we will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the 27-minute... Read more of this article
Teachers Take ‘PATH’ To Support Students
Scores of teachers have received training in setting up a programme designed to help children express their emotions and reduce levels of aggression and behavioural problems. PRIDE Bermuda, which has just celebrated its 30th anniversary, recently brought in Dorothy Morelli, from PATHS Education Worldwide, for a two-day workshop for teachers on the PATHS... Read more of this article
BBFS: Ensuring Members Succeed Academically
As part of their “renewed focus in ensuring that all of our members are on target to succeed academically,” Bermuda’s Brazilian Football School [BBFS] is getting set to introduce a new policy, requiring all members to provide them with a copy of their school report card. In a letter to parents, Calvin Blankendal from BBFS said, “We... Read more of this article
