Category: News
Heather Nova To Perform In Bermuda On Sept 30
Bermudian singer Heather Nova will play a concert in Bermuda on September 30, saying she is excited to share her music “with the place that means most to me.” Ms Nova said, “I’m excited to return home to share my music with the place that means most to me. People always ask when I’m coming back to play here and it’s been on the... Read more of this article
‘Shark Tank’ Star To Help Local Entrepreneurs
[Written by Don Burgess] Daymond John will be the featured guest speaker at Global Entrepreneurship Week in Bermuda. Mr. John is founder, president and CEO of FUBU and is one of the investors on the reality TV show Shark Tank. Global Entrepreneurship Week is scheduled for November 14 – 20 and is being presented in partnership by the Bermuda Economic... Read more of this article
Labour Day Weekend Reports, Photos & Videos
This past weekend saw the island celebrate Labour Day, a 50-year-old man killed in a road collision, the Uptown Taking The Gospel To The Streets event, the Black Collective book signing,the Sand Sculpture Competition at Horseshoe Bay, the City of Hamilton’s Back to School fun day and more. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. Labour... Read more of this article
Woman Injured In Hit-And-Run In New Orleans
A tourist visiting New Orleans from Bermuda via a seven-day cruise recently found herself in the hospital following a hit and run incident in that city. A WWLTV story said “A tourist in town to head on a cruise instead got a trip to the hospital when someone hit her with a truck in the Warehouse District and kept driving. “It happened just... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2016 Labour Day March Held
Labour Day celebrations took place today [Sept 5], including a walk and races beginning early this morning, followed by speeches from Union leaders and a march through the streets of Hamilton. A crowd gathered to take part in the annual celebration despite the rain, with a prayer from Reverend Nicholas Tweed serving to open the event, which included... Read more of this article
BPS Confirm Death: 50-Yr-Old Anthony Williams
The police have confirmd the death of 50-year-old Anthony Williams, who died following a collision in Hamilton Parish early Sunday morning. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 50-year-old Anthony Williams and extends condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Williams was seriously injured... Read more of this article
36-Year-Old Man Remains In Critical Condition
The 36-year-old male motorcyclist injured in a collision early Saturday morning remains in critical condition in the ICU. A police spokesperson said, “At last check 7:10am today [Monday, September 5th] the 36-year-old male motorcyclist injured in a reported single vehicle crash around 2:30am Saturday, September 3rd at the junction of Lane Hill... Read more of this article
40 Minutes Of Video: Labour Day Celebrations
Labour Day celebrations were held today [Sept 5] at Union Square, with the day beginning with the race early this morning, and followed by speeches from Union leaders and a march through the streets of Hamilton. Despite the rain, a crowd gathered to take part in the annual event, which opened with a prayer from Reverend Nicholas Tweed, and included... Read more of this article
Hurricane Victims Remembered 13 Years Later
Thirteen years after tragedy struck the island, Minister of National Security Jeffrey Baron reflected on Hurricane Fabian’s tragic impact on Bermuda in 2003. On September 5th 2003, Hurricane Fabian claimed four lives when it made a direct hit on Bermuda, with Constable Stephen Symons, Constable Nicole O’Connor, Station Duty Officer Gladys Saunders... Read more of this article
Marc Bean: “Our Unity Will Remain Our Strength”
“In the face of calculated moves to halt and diminish our progress, our unity will remain our strength,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said, adding that Labour Day “serves as a sobering reminder of how far we have come, and how far we still must go to ensure the dignity of our people is upheld.” Mr Bean said, “The labour movement... Read more of this article
Hayward: ‘Labour Day Has Become Bittersweet’
Labour Day “has become bittersweet,” BPSU President Jason Hayward said, as it is a time when we celebrate the contributions that labour has made throughout the years, however it is “also a time that causes us to reflect on how unjust and unequal this society can be for some.” Mr Hayward said, “Labour Day in Bermuda has... Read more of this article
Time Lapse Videos: Demolition On Front Street
Demolition work continues on Front Street following the fire that caused severe damage to a number of buildings in July. At approximately 4.30am that morning, the fire broke out on Front Street, with Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service deploying 16 vehicles and over 30 members to battle the blaze. The blaze took hours to get under control, and caused major... Read more of this article
