Category: News
Flora Duffy “Touched & Humbled” By Renaming
Triathlete Flora Duffy said she was “touched and humbled” that Warwick Academy decided to rename their pool after her, with the world champion extending her thanks to her alma mater for the honour. Duffy is a prolific winner on the triathlete circuit, racking up numerous international wins and accolades, including multiple world championships,... Read more of this article
Jeanne Atherden Sworn In As Opposition Leader
[Updated] Jeanne Atherden was officially sworn in as the new Opposition Leader at a ceremony at Government House. The swearing in follows after her victory at the Party Conference this weekend, when she 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
Court: Jaquii Pearman-DeSilva Appeal Dismissed
Jaquii Pearman-DeSilva — who was convicted of the murder of Prince Edness — has his appeal dismissed by Bermuda’s Court of Appeal. The ruling said, “The Appellant, Jaquii Pearman-DeSilva, was convicted in the Supreme Court on 15 September 2015 of the murder of Prince Edness [“the deceased”]. “He was also 2 convicted of... Read more of this article
Video: Nov 22nd Bernews Morning Newsflash
Cheryl-Ann Mapp named the new Casino Commission Chairperson, Warwick Academy officially renames their swimming pool after Flora Duffy, cement truck overturns in Paget, collision involving two motorcycles & truck, Workforce Development present certificates to apprentices who completed training, and Hamilton Princess honours Bermuda’s first responders... Read more of this article
Video: Mapp Named Casino Commission Chair
[Updated] Cheryl-Ann Mapp was announced as the new Chairperson of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission at a press conference this afternoon [Nov 21]. Ms Mapp will replace Alan Dunch, who was appointed in 2015, and announced earlier this month that he will resign following the next monthly meeting of the Commission on December 6th. The press conference... Read more of this article
“Great Start” To 2018 Cahow Nesting Season
The Cahow Nesting Season is “off to a great start with a record 125 nesting pairs having been identified thus far,” according to the Nonsuch Island website. The story said, “The 2018 Cahow Nesting Season is off to a great start with a record 125 nesting pairs having been identified thus far. Watch the video update with Senior Terrestrial... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Nov 21 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
Photos: Princess Hotel Honours First Responders
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, a Fairmont managed property, has taken part in AccorHotels’ ‘Welcome Heroes’ initiative, by honouring Bermuda’s first responders. Fifty emergency medical technicians [EMTS] and firefighters were invited to attend a luncheon at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club on Monday, November 20. These first... Read more of this article
$208 Billion Paid To US Customers Since 1997
Bermuda reinsurers paid out US$208.7 billion to US policyholders and cedants for large catastrophes, related property insurance and general liability losses over the past 20 years, according to commercial market claims data collected by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. “From 1997 to 2006, claims payments to US policyholders and cedants totalled... Read more of this article
Video: World Triathlon Event Press Conference
[Updated] A press conference was held this afternoon [Nov 21] to provide information on the World Triathlon Series event which will be held in Bermuda next April, with those making remarks including Senator Crystal Caesar, the BTA’s Pat Phillip Fairn, members of the organizing committee, and triathlete Flora Duffy, who is expected to compete in... Read more of this article
Workforce Dept Apprentices Receive Certificates
The Minister of Education and Workforce Development Diallo Rabain recently presented certificates to apprentices who have completed training with the assistance of the Department of Workforce Development and their employers. The Department’s Training section works with local employers, unions, the Bermuda College and industry partners to ensure quality... Read more of this article
Collision Involving Two Motorcycles & Truck
Emergency services responded in the Paget area this afternoon [Nov 21] following a collision which appears to have involved two motorcycles and a truck. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Related Stories Photos: Three Vehicle Collision In Devonshire Photos: Vehicle Found Crashed In St George’s Photos:... Read more of this article
