Category: News
Photos & Video: ‘Bredrin’ Art Show At BSoA
The ‘Bredrin’ art exhibition is now on display at the Bermuda Society of Art [BSoA] at City Hall, showcasing many of island’s talented artists in celebration of Black History Month. The BSoA said, “In honour of Black History Month we designed an exhibition, inviting a selection of Black artists in Bermuda who created work that... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: February 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
Police Confirm Death Of 50-Year-Old Man
The police have now confirmed the death of a 50-year-old man. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023, police and other first responders were dispatched to a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a taxi and a motorcycle on South Road, Warwick, near the junction with Tribe Road number two. “The... Read more of this article
BTA Launches New Digital Platform ‘BTA+’
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is launching BTA+, a “digital learning management platform that delivers industry-related training and educational lessons online. ” A spokesperson said, “The goal of the digital hub is to provide tourism/hospitality education and training in one location. BTA+ is the first learning platform of its... Read more of this article
Island Records Another Covid Related Death
The Bermuda Government has released the latest Covid-19 figures, with the island recording another coronavirus-related death, bringing the total to 160 since the pandemic began in 2020. There are now 7 known active cases, with one of the 7 people in hospital, and a total of 18,799 cases recorded overall since 2020. You can find more information on... Read more of this article
Court: 38-Year-Old Man Pleads Guilty To Murder
A 38-year-old man appeared in the Supreme Court today [Feb 22], where he pleaded guilty to murder. Anthony Davis admitted to killing 28-year-old Morissa Moniz in November 2021. Puisne Judge Shade Subair-Williams set a sentencing date of March 27th and Davis will remain in custody. The police previously said that Ms Moniz was “found in an unresponsive... Read more of this article
WMRT Announce Bermuda Gold Cup In 2023
The World Match Racing Tour [WMRT] announced their 2023 sailing schedule, which the organisation said includes the Bermuda Gold Cup in October. The spokesperson said, “The World Match Racing Tour [WMRT] today announced its 2023 world championship season with a fifteen-event schedule across ten countries, including the return of founding Tour events... Read more of this article
Bloomberg TV To Film A Segment On Bermuda
On Friday, Bloomberg TV will film a segment on island about “innovation in the telecom space and why Bermuda is the perfect place to do business.” A spokesperson said, “The interview will be conducted at St. Regis Bermuda by Anthony Lacavera, founder and former CEO of Wind Mobile with Premier David Burt, Sam Tabbara, CEO + Founder... Read more of this article
Column: Economic Growth, GDP, Future & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] I continue to hear this narrative being parroted by PLP MPs and Ministers about consecutive GDP growth. It was used recently to deflect from my colleague Senator DeCouto’s crucial inquiry about Fairmont Southampton by the Premier and again in his budget statement. If it’s one thing the Progressive... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Wilson & Minister Furbert
[Updated] Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert are holding a joint press conference this afternoon [Feb 22] to “discuss their Ministry’s budget initiatives.” You can watch the video below and view all our coverage of the 2023 Budget here. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update... Read more of this article
2022 Bermuda Digest Of Statistics Released
Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Bermuda Digest of Statistics 2022 from the Department of Statistics. A Government spokesperson said, “The Digest is structured into ten sections containing tables, analyses, quick facts and charts for each. With over 60 statistical tables, the Digest provides a wealth of data on Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
‘Serious Two Vehicle Collision’ In Warwick
[Updated] “There has been a serious two vehicle collision involving a taxi & motor bike on South Road, Warwick, near the junction of Tribe Road Number Two,” the police advised this morning [Feb 22]. A spokesperson said, “Motorists are advised to avoid the area as the roadway is while the scene is being processed. Traffic is being... Read more of this article
