Category: News
Anniversary Of Riots, People Urged To Reflect
On the 40th anniversary of the 1977 riots, Imagine Bermuda is urging the community to of “reflect on the theme ‘Every Life is Precious’ as we look towards a better Bermuda emerging in the 21st century.” “The weekend of December 2, 1977 marked the tragic conclusion to a most destructive chapter of Bermuda’s history,”... Read more of this article
Parks Dept Thanked For “Fantastic Service”
The Friends of Hospice & Hannover Re race organisers have extended their thanks to Parks Department, for what they said was their “fantastic service to the community.” Dirk Hasselkuss said they wanted to especially wanted to acknowledge Mr Roger Parris and Ms Shyeann Outerbridge, saying that, “As organizers of the Friends of Hospice... Read more of this article
Photos: Submarine Drops Off Sick Crew Member
The island recently had an ‘unusual’ visitor, with an American submarine traveling into Bermuda waters to drop off a sick crew member that needed medical attention. The submarine traveled close to the island, and then a local pilot boat went out to pick up the sick crew member, who was then transported to the island. Related... Read more of this article
Video: Nov 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Bermuda signs Country by Country Competent AuthorityAgreement with the UK, ”plant like material that is believed to be marijuana” found floating in the waters in the east end, police confirm the death of 52-year-old Roel Flores following a motorcycle collision, Urban Cottage lifestyle boutique to open a second shop in St. George’s,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 29 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
Overseas Territories & UK Meeting Communique
This week the Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt, attended the Joint Ministerial Council [JMC] meetings in London, and at the conclusion of the meetings the attendees released a communique giving an overview of their discussions. Self Determination The communique said, “The principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, as... Read more of this article
Marijuana Found Floating In Water In East End
The police have confirmed that a “package that contained plant like material that is believed to be marijuana” was found floating in the water in the east end this afternoon. A police spokesperson said, “At 1:15pm today [Nov 29] Marine Police were call to a report of a suspicious package that was found floating in the waters off... Read more of this article
Ministry: 12 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday
The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Nov 29] with twelve 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
Fake ‘Minister Lovitta Foggo’ Instagram Account
The Government has advised “that it is aware of a series of fake social media accounts being created in the names of Ministers of the Bermuda Government.” “Today, the Government confirmed that the Minister of the Cabinet Office with Responsibility for Government Reform, Lovitta Foggo, has become a victim of one of these fake social... Read more of this article
Christmas Walkabout To Take Place On Friday
On Friday December 1, the Bermuda National Trust will host their popular Christmas Walkabout event in the east end, with the event, which is sponsored by Butterfield, set to feature a variety of entertainment, refreshments, Santa and more. The BNT said, “Thousands of people are expected to flock to St. George’s on Friday evening [December 1]... Read more of this article
Bermuda Signs UK CBC Reporting Agreement
This morning [Nov 29], Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt signed an “important tax agreement with the United Kingdom, a Country by Country Competent Authority Agreement,” becoming the first Overseas Territory to sign. “This agreement will complete The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development [OECD] Base Erosion... Read more of this article
Actress Lana Young To Appear On Law & Order
[Updated] Bermudian actress Lana Young is set to appear in an episode of the popular ‘Law & Order SVU’ television series this evening [Nov 29]. Ms. Young posted the graphic below on Facebook and said, “Thanks Kathy Olsen and the Encompass Arts team! It’s a wee role so don’t blink, but I’m thrilled to be a part of... Read more of this article
