Category: News
30 Minute Video: April 12 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
Fairmont Southampton SDO Available To View
The Ministry of Home Affairs advised that the Fairmont Southampton Special Development Order [SDO] submission has been received and is available for viewing online. The submission summary states, “Proposed Maximum 261 Unit Tourism/Residential Development Comprising up to 114 Tourism and 147 Residential Units Contained Within Buildings of 2 to... Read more of this article
Fishing In Seasonal Areas Extended By 1 Week
“This winter has been a difficult one for many fishermen as windy conditions have limited the number of fishing days,” said the Minister of Home Affairs, Walter Roban, following detailed discussions with technical experts in the department and a review of information on local fisheries, particularly the Hind Grounds, “As such, to assist... Read more of this article
Vasco U/11 Football Team Win Games In Azores
Vasco da Gama recently took part in the International U11 Football Tournament in the Azores, winning a number of games. A spokesperson said, “The tournament, organized by Clube União Micaelense based in Ponta Delgada, Azores, was an exciting display of 7-a-side football from 24 teams personally invited to attend. “The International U11... Read more of this article
Nicholas & Jonathan Christopher Highlighted
Bermudian brothers Nicholas Christopher and Jonathan Christopher have been featured in a BroadwayWorld article. The BroadwayWorld website said, “Today is National Siblings Day! In celebration of the day, BroadwayWorld spoke with Broadway brothers Nicholas Christopher and Jonathan Christopher, who are currently performing in Sweeney Todd together on... Read more of this article
Kite Poster Competition Winners Announced
BELCO announced the winners of their annual kite safety poster competition, with Suri Daniels, Evanna Peets, Cruz LeBlanc, and Kaden Bean-Wolfe all winning awards. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced the winners of their annual kite safety poster competition. The competition, now in its 34th year,... Read more of this article
Video: Rescued Seal Released Back Into Ocean
After arriving in the United States for rehabilitation at Mystic Aquarium, the seal rescued in Bermuda last February has been released into the ocean. The seal was discovered on Clearwater Beach this past February and was later named Northlands by Ruby Dill – who originally discovered the animal in distress – after her granddaughter’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda Carifta Swimmers Return Home
Members of Bermuda’s Carifta Swimming Championships team arrived at the LF Wade International Airport after their medal winning showing in Curaçao. Competing in the 13-14 girls division Marleigh Howes led the medal count with four silver medals in the 100, 200, and 400m freestyles, and the 100m backstroke. Bella Howes captured a silver medal in the... Read more of this article
First LGBTQ+ Movie Night Held At BUEI
[Written by Vejay Steede] The first in a series of movie nights kicked off at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Saturday night [April 8]. The event was organized in collaboration with OUTBermuda and is designed to showcase films that explore LGBTQ+ stories, concerns, and ambitions. The film that featured on Saturday night was The Inspection... Read more of this article
“It’s A Huge Bonus For Us To Have Him”
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kamau Leverock’s return to English side Handsworth Cricket Club has been heralded as the “Second Coming” with the Bermuda all-rounder confident of carrying his stellar form into the new season. Leverock emerged as Bermuda’s star performer at the Men’s ICC T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier in Buenos Aires,... Read more of this article
WindReach Appoints James Dockeray To Board
The Directors of WindReach have announced the appointment of James Dockeray to the Board. A spokesperson said, “The charity provides therapeutic programming to enrich the quality of life for those with complex support needs. “Mr Dockeray is a Partner at EY Bermuda. He joined EY in 1999 and spent a decade with the accounting firm before moving... Read more of this article
Environmental Action Youth Engagement Portal
“As the future leaders of Bermuda and the world, it is vital that our youth understand and are involved in choosing the path we take,” said Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban. “To encourage all youth to actively participate in protecting and improving our environment and the well-being of our people, the Ministry of Home Affairs... Read more of this article
