Category: News
Video: ’10 Most’ Features Rebecca Faulkenberry
The “10 Most Fascinating People of Bermuda 2016″ series continues today with the seventh video release featuring Rebecca Faulkenberry. Host Lisa Pickering introduces Ms. Faulkenberry by saying, “Since 2008, Rebecca Faulkenberry has enjoyed an exhaustive career in lead roles from London’s West End to New York’s Broadway musical scene,... Read more of this article
BNT Lose Appeal On Walsingham Reserve Gates
The Walsingham Trust and the Bermuda National Trust have lost their joint appeal against the Development Applications Board’s decision to allow the erection of gates at either end of the right of way to the Walsingham Reserve, the BNT said. Bermuda National Trust Executive Director Bill Zuill said, “The Walsingham Trust and the Bermuda National... Read more of this article
Ministry Updates On Swing Bridge Work Progress
Work on replacement of beams on the two approach spans at the Swing Bridge in St. George’s is scheduled to be completed “for the end of March 2017 subject to no unforeseen delays,” the Ministry of Public Works said. In December 2015, the Ministry of Public Works said that in an “abundance of caution” they would place a weight restriction... Read more of this article
10 Videos: Restaurant Weeks Reviews & Cooking
Bernews offered a look at Restaurant Weeks via videos that provided a look at both the kitchens and foods of participating restaurants, giving viewers behind-the-scenes access to the event, which ran for the past three weeks. This year’s Restaurant Weeks ran from January 12 to February 3, with the largest number of participating restaurants ever –... Read more of this article
Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links & More
This past weekend saw the death of a 48-year-old man, Premier Michael Dunkley attend the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council on European Negotiations meetings in London, and various community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. . News/Misc: Police Confirm Death Of 48-Year-Old Man Premier Dunkley... Read more of this article
Video: Pro Surfer JJ Florence Visits Bermuda
Professional surfer John John [JJ] Florence paid a visit to Bermuda in order to spend time with Oracle Team USA as they trained for the America’s Cup, saying afterward that “it’s insane to see the commitment of everyone on that team to want to win.” Florence, a native of Hawaii, is the 2016 World Surfing League champion. His... Read more of this article
Michael Douglas: ‘Spectacular Event In Bermuda’
Speaking during a recent interview with Hub Culture, actor Michael Douglas — who noted that he has a long history in Bermuda –said that the America’s Cup in Bermuda will be a “spectacular event.” Mr Douglas said, “We have the America’s Cup coming up in Bermuda in April, May, June of this year, which is going... Read more of this article
PLP On ‘Distasteful And Offensive Verbiage’
[Updated] The “distasteful and offensive verbiage” of one Minister “coupled with the refusal to apologise for his own offensive remarks” by another Minister, shows a “Government that is becoming unhinged and unfocused,” Party Whip and Shadow Minister of Education Lovitta Foggo said. Ms Foggo’s comments follow... Read more of this article
Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For January 2017
Bernews posted more than 100 videos during January 2017, and the top ten most viewed on Youtube included a tow truck removing a car that was in the water in St David’s, the effect of rain at Bermuda’s airport, videos from the Most Fascinating People of Bermuda series, Reverend Nicholas Tweed entering the People’s Campaign meeting,... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley Attends OT Meetings In London
The Cabinet Office provided an update on the travel to London by the Premier Michael Dunkley for the UK Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council [UK OT JMC] on European Negotiations. Bermuda was recently elected as Chair of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association [UKOTA], and part of Bermuda’s role is to represent OT’s by leading... Read more of this article
Giving Back To Students With Colourful Palette
In spring 2016, Arete Academy commenced the development of a “purpose-driven proposal to increase literacy engagement and achievement beyond the classroom,” including a mural commissioned from artist Alshante Foggo, the creative director of Designs by Alshante. The project was undertaken with the support of Tina Duke and Todd Fox, the principal... Read more of this article
Review: Restaurant Weeks At Harry’s Restaurant
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] For my final stop of Restaurant Weeks, I decided to visit Harry’s Restaurant & Bar. I hadn’t dined there in some time, so I thought trying out their special menu would be a good idea, especially as my last stop. My dining companion – my cousin and I decided on an early Monday night dinner. When... Read more of this article
