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Video: Minister Burch Press Conference

[Updated] Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch will be holding a press conference at 12:30pm this afternoon [Feb 21] to “discuss the budget initiatives of his Ministry.” The live video should start at around 12:30pm, and in the meantime, you can view all our coverage of the 2023 Budget here. The live video has concluded and the... Read more of this article

Red Cross Launch Appeal For Turkey & Syria

The Bermuda Red Cross is launching a disaster cash appeal for those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, which had a devasting impact, killing over 40,000 people. A spokesperson said, “A third, 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck southern Turkey 2 weeks after two powerful earthquakes hit southern Turkey and northern Syria, on Monday,... Read more of this article

BNT ‘Built Heritage’ Calendar Photo Contest

Are you a talented photographer? If so, the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] invites anyone with an interest in photography to submit entries for its 2024 Built Heritage Calendar Photo Contest, featuring Bermuda’s unique architecture, with the People’s Choice winner set to receive $500. “The Trust’s annual calendar has often showcased the work of... Read more of this article

Lovintz Tota Signs Contract With Pro Manager

[Written by Stephen Wright] Lovintz Tota has moved closer to fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional boxer after signing a contract with a licensed manager. Tota will now have to undergo full vetting and medical testing and demonstrate his skills in a gym assessment to earn a pro licence from the British Boxing Board of Control. The 37-year-old,... Read more of this article

Video: February 21 Bernews Morning Newsflash

Man dies following collision, rescued seal being treated at BAMZ, Code Red carnival costume launch, sand seals ‘rooting for’ rescued seal, Arts Centre’s ‘Island Life’ show, BF&M offer new $20,000 Postgraduate Scholarship and Pinky’s Drive-Thru opens creating 60 new jobs are some of the stories in this morning’s [Feb 21] Bernews... Read more of this article

Video: Rescued Seal Being Treated At BAMZ

The island’s newest resident is in “critical but stable” condition however the “good news is he started eating now a little bit and that’s a positive sign,” the Principal Curator of the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] said following the rescue of the seal this weekend. After first being spotted by Ruby Dill... Read more of this article

Video: Pinky’s Drive-Thru Opens, 60 New Jobs

The island has a new drive-thru restaurant, with Pinky’s now open for lunch and dinner, offering cheeseburgers, French fries, salads, coffee, donuts, soup, kid’s meals and more, with dozens of people hired to staff the new eatery. The new establishment recently opened in Devonshire and Bernews stopped by on Friday to visit, and owner Marico... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: February 20 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: Help Locate 51-Year-Old Jay Ming [Found]

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service said they are “seeking the public’s assistance in locating 51-year-old Jay Ming.” A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Ming is described as bald with a greying beard and was last seen wearing green pants and a grey jacket. “His last known location was the Frolic Lane, Horseshoe Road Southampton area... Read more of this article

Video: Premier Burt On 2023/24 Budget

Premier David Burt will be holding a press conference at 3.00pm this afternoon [Feb 20] to discuss the 2023/24 Budget. The live video should start at around 3.00pm, and in the meantime, you can view all our coverage of the 2023 Budget here. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Related Stories Cole Simons On Pre-Budget,... Read more of this article

Chart: Savings In Payroll Tax For Employees

People making $132,000 or less per year “will pay less in payroll taxes” and small businesses will see “their payroll tax liability decline by as much as 43%,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said as he outlined changes to payroll tax set to take effect in the 2023 Budget. “Small businesses, the lifeblood of... Read more of this article

Photos: Code Red Carnival Costume Launch

Code Red BDA 2.0 launched their carnival costumes at an event on Sunday afternoon [Feb 19] in St George’s, as they gear up for the 2023 Carnival in Bermuda, which will be held from June 16 – 19. You can view footage from their launch below, and all our coverage of Carnival in Bermuda by clicking here. Related... Read more of this article

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