Category: News
St. John Ambulance Volunteers Honoured
Investitures were held at Government House on Friday [Nov 24] in which honours were awarded by Governor John Rankin on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen to four individuals for their voluntary service to St John Ambulance and the community, including Steph Gunn, Gareath Adderley, Jeffrey Borges and Chevaun Simmons. Each of the four awardees received insignia... Read more of this article
Video: Nov 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Robbery at Collector’s Hill Esso Service Station, construction begins on the exterior framing of the new airport terminal, collision on Kindley Field Road, Jermal Proctor and Rose Simmons awarded scholarships, Horseshoe Bay ranked 27th in world’s 50 best beaches, Age Concern to offer health checks at St. James Church in Somerset, and Bermuda... Read more of this article
Bermuda Team Wins CEA Jumping Challenge
The 2017 CEA Regional Jumping Challenge [CEA RJC] came to a very successful conclusion for Bermuda show jumping riders with the Bermuda Team, once again, claiming the top spot against the participating Caribbean countries. In addition to winning the team division, Bermuda’s Kirista Rabain riding Just Pete and Kelsey Amos riding Wiratoro were the overall... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 27 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
2 Hour Video: Youth Debate & Community Forum
The Bermuda Community Foundation [BCF] is holding a Showcase Youth Debate and Community Discussion on income inequality this evening [Nov 27] with international author Chuck Collins. His book, “Born on Third Base: A One Percenter Makes the Case for Tackling Inequality, Bringing Wealth Home, and Committing to the Common Good”, takes a close and... Read more of this article
Robbery At Collector’s Hill Esso Service Station
The Collector’s Hill Esso Service Station was robbed early this morning [Nov 27], with the police saying that “two suspects, one apparently brandishing a bladed article, accosted staff members as they opened the premises for the day.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:30am today [November 27th] police officers responded to a reported... Read more of this article
Chef Marcus Samuelsson To Host Two Events
[Updated] This weekend, celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson will be hosting two events at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. “Marcus Samuelsson will be hosting a Fried Chicken Dinner on Saturday, December 2, pairing his signature Fried Yard Bird with champagnes from Veuve Fourny, Jacquesson, Marie Courtin and P. Gimonnet & Fils. The three-course... Read more of this article
Horseshoe Bay 27th In World’s 50 Best Beaches
“Turquoise meets pink in a splendor of colors to feast your eyes upon” at Horseshoe Bay Beach, FlightNetwork said, with the Canadian travel website ranking the Bermuda beach 27th among the world’s best 50 beaches. FlightNetwork said they “consulted 600+ of world’s best travel journalists, editors, bloggers and agencies —... Read more of this article
Ministry: 64 Bus Runs Cancelled On Monday
The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Nov 27] with sixty-four 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
Construction Begins On Airport Exterior Framing
Construction has begun on the exterior framing of the new airport terminal with the installation of the first columns of structural steel. “The structural steel will be erected to form the shell of the building, which will provide support for the second level and roof. Steel beams will form the structure to hold up the curtain wall and other exterior... Read more of this article
Six Videos: Christmas Events Over The Weekend
With around a month to go until the ‘big day,’ the Christmas season on the island got underway with three festive events held over the weekend, including the “Lighting of the Town” in St. George’s, the Marketplace Christmas Parade in Hamilton, and the Christmas Tree Lighting at City Hall; and three hours of video spanning those... Read more of this article
Scholarships For Two Talented Young Cricketers
12-year-old Jermal Proctor and 13-year-old Rose Simmons will commence school in the UK in January 2018 as a result of Bermuda Cricket Board negotiated scholarships with two prestigious UK boarding schools, the BCB said. “Jermal is a former winner of the Hiscox skills and drills challenge and has been a regular in the youth academy whilst Rose... Read more of this article
