Category: News
30 Minute Video: Nov 23 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
Black Friday Deals, Opening Hours, Flyers
Tomorrow’s Black Friday events are taking place at businesses across the island, with discounts to be found on a wide variety of goods, and stores opening as early as 4.00am. The list of sale information below covers businesses including Treecon, Marine Locker, Social Cycles, Sound Decision, ESC Ltd/ESCAPE, Bate’s, Brighton Nurseries, Touche’,... Read more of this article
Berkeley Institute Team Wins Debate Contest
The Berkeley Team A won all their debates to capture the overall title at the National Debate Society Tournament. A Berkeley spokesperson said, “In the senior schools category: Berkeley had two teams: Team A and Team B. Berkeley Team A won all their debates and went undefeated to capture the overall title. Team A [winners] Yasser Baia [S4], Tyrese... Read more of this article
Ministry: 73 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday
[Updated] The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this morning [Nov 23] with five bus runs cancelled so far today. Update 4.10pm: The Ministry has released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon. There were 5 runs cancelled this morning, 68 cancelled this afternoon, for a total of... Read more of this article
“Debunking Myths Associated With Cannabis”
Bermuda College will be looking to debunk the myths associated with cannabis by examining the topic through an academic lens, with a lecture set for November 30th. The main focus of the lecture, “Debunking the Myths Associated with Cannabis: an Academic Perspective” is the medical application of cannabis as presented by Dr. Marcia Williams, of the... Read more of this article
Government Responds To UK Budget Debate
The Government said they note the “statement made yesterday in the House of Commons by Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition, and also the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s proposals to attach the UK corporate income tax rates to digital revenue generated in the UK and currently paid into ‘low tax jurisdiction[s]’.” “Bermuda... Read more of this article
Live Video Replay: Interview With Alan Dunch
Outgoing Bermuda Casino Commission Chairperson Alan Dunch sat down with Bernews this morning [Nov 23] for a live interview, speaking with veteran journalist Jeremy Deacon. Mr Dunch issued formal notice of his intention to “resign as a member of the Commission, such resignation to take effect immediately upon the conclusion of the next scheduled... Read more of this article
Premier, Executives To Speak At London Forum
Premier David Burt will join more than two-dozen Bermuda executives in a multi-industry forum being held in London next week to showcase the breadth of expertise and advantages offered by the island’s global business market. Organised by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], the one-day event Tuesday, November 28 at ME London has attracted... Read more of this article
‘Carifesta Showcase’ To Take Place Next Month
On Sunday December 3rd, The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, under the distinguished patronage of the Premier of Bermuda David Burt, will host The Carifesta Showcase, featuring Bermuda’s delegation to Carifesta XIII. The line-up of performers includes singers, poets, dance troupes and much more. “The purpose of the showcase is to allow... Read more of this article
‘Rocket Pitch’ Competition Winners Announced
Global Entrepreneurship Week brought out a wide array of entrepreneurs to pitch their newest innovative way to stimulate the economy by starting new businesses at the tenth annual Rocket Pitch competition held on Thursday evening, November 16th. This competition was sponsored by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC], the Bermuda Tourism... Read more of this article
125 Nesting Pairs Of Cahows Identified So Far
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources along with LookBermuda’s Nonsuch Expeditions said they are “delighted to announce that the 2018 Cahow Nesting Season is off to a great start, with a record 125 nesting pairs having been identified so far.” “Although we will not know for certain until the birds lay their eggs around... Read more of this article
BDA Partner With Govt To Attract Cryptocurrency
The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said they “will take a lead role in an initiative launched by the Bermuda government to accelerate the establishment and growth of digital currency business on the island.” At a press conference held by Premier David Burt and National Security Minister Wayne Caines, the government announced the... Read more of this article
