Category: News
Video: Eater Highlights Lionfish & Fishermen
The popular food-focused Eater media channel has featured Bermuda fishermen and chefs and their work in the effort to fight the invasive lionfish. The Eater story said,”In the Atlantic Ocean, lionfish are an invasive species that eat many fish in local waters. Bermuda-based fishermen and chefs have found a way to help curb that: “We’ve got... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Furbert Press Conference
Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [March 23] to discuss the National Plan for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and their Families 2023-2028. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay... Read more of this article
CedarBridge Teacher Tiffany Fox’s Journey
[Written by CedarBridge S4 student Kayla McCarthy] Our cherished music teacher Ms. Tiffany Fox is a wonderful person to write about. She is stationed in the rooms to the left of the lower stairs leading to the north courtyard. Even if you cannot find it, follow the sound echoing through the halls of Ms. Fox’s classes demonstrating their musical... Read more of this article
Video: March 23rd Bernews Morning Newsflash
Two more Covid related deaths, King Charles III commemorative $35 stamp, UK, US, Bermuda officials on security exercise, Employment Act applies to live-in employees, Gibbons launch new brands, Onuri Smith performs at world’s biggest dance event and students earn scholarships to study in France are some of the stories in this morning’s [March 23]... Read more of this article
UK, US, Bermuda Officials On Security Exercise
Senior Government representatives from Bermuda, the UK, and the US convened this week to “work through how rapid international assistance could be provided to Bermuda in the unlikely event of a severe incident.” A Government spokesperson said, “Today’s [March 22] tabletop exercise follows a series of exercises and training courses... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: March 22 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
Island Records Two Covid Related Deaths
The Bermuda Government has released the latest Covid-19 figures, with the island recording two coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the total to 163 since the pandemic began in 2020. There are now 13 known active cases, with three of the 13 people in hospital, and a total of 18,849 cases recorded overall since 2020. You can find more information... Read more of this article
King Charles III Commemorative $35 Stamp
The Bermuda Post Office’s [BPO] Philatelic Bureau has announced the release of a commemorative $35 stamp to mark the Coronation of King Charles III. A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s stamp is the first to be issued within the Commonwealth or the Overseas Territories and is the highest denomination of any stamp depicting King Charles III... Read more of this article
Employment Act Applies To Live-In Employees
Noting they are “aware of allegations made regarding instances of precarious and exploitative working conditions of vulnerable Live-In Domestic employees,” the Ministry has reminded employers that the provisions in the Employment Act 2000 apply to all Live-In Domestic employees. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy... Read more of this article
Senate: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with live audio] The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [March 22], and there is one statement listed on the Order Paper, the Creative Cultural Labs, and the 2023/24 Budget debate is set to continue. Update: Live broadcast has concluded, and the audio replay of the session is below: The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Gibbons Launch New Brands
Gibbons Company recently held a launch event to highlight additional fashion brands they are offering, with a mini fashion show held to showcase the new styles. The new brands are from Tendam, one of Europe’s leading groups in the industry, and marks the first major fashion brand acquisition for Tony Thompson following his appointment as Gibbons... Read more of this article
Smith Performs At World’s Biggest Dance Event
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian actor, singer and dancer Onuri Smith recently performed at Move It, the world’s biggest dance event, at the Exhibition Centre London. Mr Smith featured alongside fellow dancers from the prestigious Italia Conte Academy Theatre in a piece called The Key, which he said celebrated “queer love, joy and acceptance”. The... Read more of this article
