Category: News
Tributes Paid To The Late Arthur Hodgson
[Updated] “One of the leaders of a generation of social justice champions,” said Premier David Burt today in extending condolences to the family of the late Arthur Hodgson, a former Minister in the first Progressive Labour Party Government. “Mr. Hodgson was an outstanding scholar and served at the vanguard of the earliest days of Party politics... Read more of this article
2023 Charman Prize Offers $18,000 Prize Money
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art will be hosting the 11th edition of the Charman Prize — with a theme of ‘The Local Seen – Bermuda, and Bermudians in the Modern World’ — which offers total prize monies of $18,000. A spokesperson said, “Now in its 11th edition, the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is pleased to announce the... Read more of this article
UK MP: Intervened For Cannabis, Not Marriage
[Updated with video] The UK Government “did intervene to prevent Bermuda from legalising cannabis, so they have no problem with intervening, but they did not intervene on the human rights issue of same-sex marriage, which was such a disappointment,” British MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle said. Speaking during a recent session in British Parliament,... Read more of this article
Art Exhibit To Celebrate Al Seymour’s 90th Year
Masterworks Museum will be hosting a celebratory exhibition of the work of Al Seymour Sr, noting that it will be a celebration of his 90th birthday and “his long path as an artist.” A spokesperson said, “Opening next at the Masterworks Museum is a celebratory exhibition of the work of Al Seymour Sr. Commemorating his 90th year, alongside... Read more of this article
OBA: Minister Hayward’s Speech Is “Laughable”
The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] called Minister Jason Hayward’s Motion to Adjourn speech “laughable”, saying that “while calling for free electricity is a good sound bite, what needs to happen is for the PLP Government and the Regulatory Authority to hold BELCO accountable.” An OBA spokesperson said, “During Friday’s... Read more of this article
Owners Invited to Claim Impounded Vehicles
The police currently have 35 vehicles at their Prospect, Devonshire impound and “any vehicle not claimed within 21 days will be disposed of in accordance with the Police Property Act.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] currently has 35 vehicles in its Prospect, Devonshire impound. 14 [or 40%] of the impounded... Read more of this article
DailyMale Grand Opening “A Raging Success”
The DailyMale Men’s Health Clinic held a grand opening event on Saturday [Feb 4] in concurrence with World Cancer Day. A spokesperson said, “In concurrence with World Cancer Day, Saturday’s grand opening of the DailyMale Men’s Health Clinic was a raging success, with the free offering of testing for prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease... Read more of this article
BTA To Host Lunch & Learn Sessions
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is relaunching its in-person Lunch & Learn Series for 2023. A spokesperson said, “The goal of the series is to provide the local community with the latest marketing trends and consumer insights gleaned from our visitor exit survey and focus groups on best practices in delivering optimal experiences for our... Read more of this article
Video: February 7th Bernews Morning Newsflash
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club to honour Dr. Duranda Greene, Randy Horton, Ellen-Kate Horton and Robert Horton, Ashton Bell wins gold medal in Thailand, Government House reappoints Alexander White, Francis Patton Longtail Plunge, Pinky’s & FoodHub to hold job fair on Tuesday and City of Hamilton 2023 signature events calendar are some... Read more of this article
Princess To Honour Horton Siblings & Dr. Greene
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club announced that the honourees for its 2023 Black History Month Celebration will be Dr. Duranda Greene, Randy Horton, Ellen-Kate Horton and Robert Horton. A spokesperson said, “The Black History Month celebration has become a beloved annual tradition at the Hamilton Princess, which strives to honour the importance... Read more of this article
Photos, Video, 360: Francis Patton Longtail Plunge
The Francis Patton Primary School PTA held their fourth annual Longtail Plunge this weekend. Wendy Nelmes, PTA President said, “On behalf of the Francis Patton Primary School PTA, I would like to thank our parents, staff, students, friends, families and community who came out to support us. It was a cold morning and despite the weather conditions... Read more of this article
Pinky’s & FoodHub To Hold Job Fair On Tuesday
Pinky’s and FoodHub will be holding a job fair on Tuesday from 10.30am to 1.00pm and 4.00pm to 6.00pm at Pinky’s Drive Thru on 95 Middle Road, Devonshire, saying their “goal is to hire 70 Bermudians.” A spokesperson said, “We are receiving many responses from persons interested in employment. To be most efficient, Pinky’s... Read more of this article
