Category: News
Photos/Video/360: Special Olympics Polar Plunge
People were ‘Freezin for a Reason’ as Special Olympics Bermuda held their Polar Plunge fundraising event today [Feb 25] at Horseshoe Bay. The event website said, “The Polar Plunge is a unique opportunity for individuals and teams to support Special Olympics Bermuda athletes by taking an icy dip into our somewhat cold waters. “Events... Read more of this article
Nahki Wells Scores Winner From Penalty Spot
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nahki Wells scored his second penalty in as many games to help Bristol City defeat Hull City 1-0 at home in the Sky Bet Championship today [February 25]. Wells, whose spot-kick in added time earned City a point against Sunderland last weekend, netted in the 70th minute to extend his side’s unbeaten run to nine matches. The... Read more of this article
Chiko & T’s Win Lionfish Chowder Competition
Chiko & T’s, the winners of the Eat’Um to Beat’Um Lionfish Chowder Competition, have revealed some of the secrets to their success, saying they kept the chowder “old fashioned and traditional” and ”only used fresh ingredients.” Held at the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] last week, Chiko & T’s beat out... Read more of this article
Tributes Paid To Veteran Journalist Bryan Darby
[Written by Don Burgess] The late Bryan Darby had tributes paid to him by colleagues and others in the journalism community. In his later years, Mr Darby was known for his long tenure at VSB, which stretched more than two decades, but he also worked at the Royal Gazette, Mid Ocean News, ZBM, and ZFB. Cathy Stovell, who worked alongside Mr Darby at... Read more of this article
Swim, Walk Or Run For Multiple Sclerosis
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda will be hosting their 6th annual Swim-a-thon on Saturday, March 5th at the Bermuda National Sports Centre Aquatics and Fitness Centre. A spokesperson said, “What began as a small event has grown into what the Society now considers to be its main fundraising initiative in its calendar year. All funds go directly... Read more of this article
Review: Brunch At Hamilton Princess
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Sunday brunch has been a favorite of mine since I was a child. I remember going to Castle Harbour with my family on special occasions or Southampton Princess. I was always mesmerized by the incredible spread of fabulous food every time we went. Clearly, I’m an adult now but that love for brunch hasn’t changed one... Read more of this article
Video: February 25 Bernews Morning Newsflash
OBA response to the 2023 Budget, two people injured in three vehicle collision, Royal Bermuda Regiment Recruit Camp, JetBlue to provide winter service to Boston, Minister: LED bulbs to create savings for public, ‘new CCTV system will provide 265 cameras’, six volleyball teams to compete in Boston and Peace Tree Campaign at Springfield are some of... Read more of this article
Grey Seal Is Eating Well & Has Gained Weight
The grey seal — which was rescued almost a week ago from a beach -- “continues to improve and is bright and reactive” and staff “continue to monitor him closely while tentatively prepping for his repatriation to the United States.” The Bermuda Zoological Society posted the image below on Instagram today [Feb 24], and said,... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: February 24 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
‘New CCTV System Will Provide 265 Cameras’
“There are currently 150 CCTV cameras across the Island of which 75 are inoperable,” and the “new CCTV system will provide 265 CCTV cameras across the Island at a higher resolution,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 24] the Minister said, “After an open procurement... Read more of this article
Two People Injured In Three Vehicle Collision
A three vehicle collision — involving an intermediate truck, a water truck and car — occurred this afternoon [Feb 24] in Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:45pm on Friday 24th February 2023, police and other emergency services were dispatched to the scene of a three vehicle collision involving an intermediate truck, a water... Read more of this article
Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with live audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Feb 23] and the schedule states that Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister of Finance Cole Simons will read the Reply to the Budget Statement, while Ministerial statements listed include the LED Stimulus Package, Update on Air Service Development and CCTV Update. Update: Live... Read more of this article
