Category: News
Minister Rabain Updates On Education Reform
“I rise today to update this Honourable House and the listening public on the exciting work that is progressing to transform public education in Bermuda,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly today [Feb 3]. The Minister said, “Let me begin with the work currently underway to bring the concept of Parish... Read more of this article
Live Audio & Parliament Order Of Business
[Updated with live audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Feb 3] and statements listed on the Order Paper include Independent Contractor Guidance, Update on the Litigation Guardian Services, Airport Fire Rescue Services, Progress Update on the New Electric Public Buses, Update on the Parish Primary Schools at Purvis Primary and Francis... Read more of this article
Had ‘No Factual Basis’, Is ‘Completely False’
A video circulating which contained allegations about Premier David Burt’s purported net worth has had that section removed by the YouTuber, and the Premier noted the video included “complete inaccuracies” with “no factual basis, no reputable source,” and was “completely false.” The video, which was posted by... Read more of this article
Video: February 3rd Bernews Morning Newsflash
Police confirm death of Jason Simmons, House of Assembly in session today, Police officers extinguish fire at Warwick home, BEDC to host Small Business Expo on February 11, Graduate Trainee Programme reception, International Women’s Day breakfast on March 8 and Bermuda’s Zero Emission Vehicle strategy are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article
Hockey Coach On CAC Games Preparations
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Bermuda women’s hockey team’s preparations for the Central American and Caribbean Games are well underway, with head coach Kovin Moodley broadening the selection net and shaping their identity. Moodley was instrumental in helping the team finish top of their group in the CAC Games qualifiers on home soil in April... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: February 2 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
Photos & Video: Graduate Trainee Reception
Minister of Labour Jason Hayward recently hosted the Graduate Trainee Programme reception to mark the completion of the ten-week Career Readiness Programme [CRP]. A spokesperson said, “All Graduates received certificates of completion and were recognized and congratulated for their commitment and participation in developing their personal brand and... Read more of this article
Police Officers Extinguish Fire At Warwick Home
Police officers responded to a fire at a Warwick residence, and used a garden hose to extinguish the fire . A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:10 p.m. on Friday, January 27th, 2023, police received a 911 report of a fire at a Warwick residence. Patrol Officers from the Community Policing Division responded to the report. “Upon arrival... Read more of this article
International Women’s Day Breakfast On March 8
The Women’s Resource Centre, in partnership with the Bermuda International Women’s Day [IWD] Committee, will be hosting a breakfast reception on March 8th at Pier 6 on Front Street, between 8.00am and 10.00am, to launch International Women’s Day 2023. A spokesperson said, “This year, the International Women’s Day Bermuda celebration has... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Wayne Furbert Press Conference
[Updated] Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert is holding a press conference this afternoon [Feb 2] to “discuss Bermuda’s Zero Emission Vehicle strategy and the commencement of the public consultation period.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Minister Furbert and Aran McKittrick, Project... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Jason Simmons
The police have now confirmed the death of 38-year-old Jason Simmons, who died following a collision in Sandys. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 38-year-old Jason Simmons, Bermuda’s second road fatality of 2023, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr. Simmons was... Read more of this article
‘Miami Flight Is Yet Another Casualty In Airlift’
“American Airlines’ Miami direct flight is yet another casualty in airlift to and from Bermuda. This is an indicator our Bermuda tourism product is in crisis,” Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson said. The OBA MP was speaking after the Government confirmed that American Airlines will suspend the Miami to Bermuda flight this summer. Ms... Read more of this article
