Category: News
BCHC Now Providing 3-D Mammography
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre has become the first facility in Bermuda to provide 3-D mammography or digital breast tomosynthesis. “3-D mammography technology makes breast cancers easier to see in dense breast tissue. The procedure is very similarly to a conventional digital screening mammogram,” the Centre explained. “Tomosynthesis... Read more of this article
Photos: Robertson’s Re-Opens After Fire
Following the September 2 fire that caused extensive damage – including the roof collapsing – at the Robertson’s Drug Store building in St. George’s, the business has re-opened to the public. While the building still needs major repairs they were able to open the lower level of the store, with the owners and staff working extremely... Read more of this article
Jose A “Potential Threat,” Weakening Forecast
As of their latest update at 6am this morning [Sept 11], the Bermuda Weather Service continues to state that Hurricane Jose is a “potential threat to Bermuda,” while the NHC confirmed that Jose has weakened to a Category 2, and said “steady weakening is forecast.” The BWS said Hurricane Jose’s closest point of approach... Read more of this article
Pink Café: Serving Food For A Worthy Cause
Growing up with a mother and grandmother who loved to cook, Lynette Mills started experimenting in the kitchen at a young age. In her teen years she shadowed the chef at the Jolly Lobster Restaurant at Mermaid Beach, a busy hotel where her mother worked as Maître D; by age 17 she was determined to enter the hospitality industry full time and later... Read more of this article
Coalition Welcomes Throne Speech Initiatives
The CPC is “glad to see that so many of our recommendations” have made their way into the Throne Speech, Coalition for the Protection of Children Chairperson Sheelagh Cooper said, adding that “we are pleased to see a commitment to a more systematic approach to minimizing the risks posed by dangerous sexual offenses including notification... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw the official opening of the Bermuda Life Center dialysis service, the Celebrity Netball Tournament, a marine collision involving the sailing vessel ‘Spirit of Bermuda’ and the Government ferry ‘Resolute’, the BWS say that Hurricane Jose is a “potential threat” to Bermuda, and various other community and sporting... Read more of this article
‘EMO Continues To Closely Monitor Hurricane’
This evening [Sept 10] the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines advised that the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] “continues to closely monitor Hurricane Jose.” Minister Caines, who is also the Chairman of the EMO said, “Throughout the week we have been paying close attention to both Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Jose. “As... Read more of this article
Spirit Of Bermuda To Be Repaired After Collision
Following the collision involving the Spirit of Bermuda and a ferry on Friday evening, the Bermuda Sloop Foundation said the damage is “mostly confined to the bowsprit” and they have “contacted our naval architect and builder to carry out repairs in the next few weeks” and “hope to have this work completed so the 2017/18... Read more of this article
Off The Rock: Being Paid To Travel The World
[Travel column written by Don Burgess] Imagine getting to travel the world and being paid to do so. As a bonus, your spouse gets to work alongside you in this adventure. That’s the life of John Blair, a cruise director for Royal Caribbean International. Bernews caught up with John on the Radiance of the Seas on a recent Alaskan cruise to ask... Read more of this article
BA Plane In Bermuda, Waiting To Go To Florida
With airports in Florida closing due to Hurricane Irma, British Airways sent an aircraft to Bermuda, and “as soon as it is safe to do so,” will be “positioning it in to Florida, to help bring as many customers home as possible.” The company’s website said, “Hurricane Irma has caused severe damage to parts of the... Read more of this article
‘Call On UK To Commit Immediate Resources’
On behalf of the Leaders of the Overseas Territories, in his capacity as President of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association [UKOTA], the Premier of Bermuda David Burt has “expressed deep concern and sympathies for all those affected by Hurricane Irma, and other current related developments.” Multiple British Overseas Territories... Read more of this article
Seven Skinks Have Hatched At Chester Zoo
Seven skinks have hatched at Chester Zoo, the first time conservationists have bred the critically endangered species outside their homeland of Bermuda. The moment the first skink popped its head out of its egg was captured on camera by the zoo’s reptile experts. The species is on the brink of extinction in the wild, as habitat destruction and introduced... Read more of this article
