Category: News
27-Year-Old Car Driver Injured In Collision
[Updated] A 27-year-old man was taken to the hospital this evening [Sept 3] following a collision involving a water truck and a car. A police spokesperson said, “At around 8:20pm first responders attended a report of road traffic collision that took place at the junction of Middle Road and Chapel Road in Warwick. “Details at this point are... Read more of this article
Photos: Uptown Taking Gospel To Streets Event
The Uptown Cultural Committee is hosting the “Uptown Taking The Gospel To The Streets” event this evening [Sept 3] on Dundonald Street, featuring an “inspirational theme” with dancers, vendors and entertainment. The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] said they have “been working with businesses, residents,... Read more of this article
Photos: Market, Book Sale & Signing Event
The Black Collective — a group of five women who met as a result of their desire to highlight Bermuda’s unique culture and heritage — hosted a book signing and sale today [Sept 3] at the BIU parking lot, with the event featuring Bermuda authors including Dale Butler, Dr. David Chapman and Dr. Sharon Apopa. “The objective of the Market is to... Read more of this article
August 2016: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletter, social media and app each morning, giving readers a taste of the island to start their day. Always popular, August’s top photos attracted tens of thousands of likes and shares on social media, and judging by the number of readers’ “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: City’s Back To School Fun Day
[Updated with video] The City of Hamilton is hosting a free Back to School event at the City Hall grounds today [Sept 3] in order to celebrate the start of the new school year. The event — which is set to continue until 7pm — involves $1,500 worth of school supplies being given out as prizes; with shoes, backpacks and more given away,... Read more of this article
Photos: BIU Hosts 2016 Labour Day Banquet
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] hosted their annual Labour Day Banquet on Friday evening [Sept 2] at the Fairmont Southampton, with BIU President Chris Furbert serving as the guest speaker. In addition to the Banquet, other events scheduled for this year’s Labour Day celebrations the Pre-Labour Day Gathering at Shelly Bay Beach on Sunday afternoon... Read more of this article
Man in Critical Condition Following Collision
A 36-year-old man is in critical condition following a motorcycle collision early this morning [Sept 3] in Devonshire. A police spokesperson said, “First responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place at 2:30am on Saturday. “It appears that a 36-year-old man was traveling up Lane Hill in Devonshire on his motorcycle... Read more of this article
Live Video Replay: Labour Day Banquet Speech
[Updated] The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] is hosting their annual Labour Day Banquet this evening [Sept 2], with BIU President Chris Furbert serving as the guest speaker, marking the first time in the 35 year history of the banquet that a BIU President served as the keynote speaker at the event. In addition to the Banquet, other events scheduled... Read more of this article
Premier: UK Meetings Were ‘Productive & Fruitful’
This week’s meetings in the United Kingdom were “productive and fruitful”, according to Premier Michael Dunkley, who concluded his discussions with UK officials earlier today. The Cabinet Office noted that the overall purpose of the Premier’s London visit was to “build an open line of communication with the new UK administration under Prime... Read more of this article
‘Kidd vs The People’ Event Donates To Chewstick
PlayList Management recently presented “Kidd vs. the People”, a fundraising event for local musician Jahroy “Kidd Clazzic” Richards, as he prepares to release his new album overseas next month. Part proceeds were donated to the Chewstick Foundation, as Kidd has received encouragement from the organization throughout his musical journey. Gavin... Read more of this article
Video: Student Stephon Paynter ‘Feels Icy Chill’
Summer student Stephon Paynter felt the chill while out on a job with Air Care after coming across a four-inch thick block of ice! Stephon has been working with Air Care, one of the Island’s leading air conditioning [AC] and mechanical services companies, as part of a partnership between the Firm and Impact Mentoring Academy, which is aimed at giving... Read more of this article
Photos: MP DeSilva Hosts Back To School Event
Southampton East MP Zane DeSilva recently hosted the tenth annual Back To School Fun day at Southampton Rangers, providing school supplies and more for area children. The free event featured school related giveaways for residents and constituents of Southampton East, and as well as face painting, fun castles, train rides, ice cream, snowballs, hamburgers,... Read more of this article
