Category: News
Michael Burgess Wins At World Cup Open
The 2023 World Cup Open martial arts competition was held on Sunday [Jan 15], with Bermuda’s Michael Burgess of Kobayashi Okinawan School of Karate-Do competing in the 12 to 14 age group, earning a first place finish and two third place finishes. A spokesperson said, “John Chung held his 2023 World Cup Open martial arts competition on Sunday,... Read more of this article
PrivCom Set To Host Data Privacy Week
PrivCom will be hosting Data Privacy Week [DPW] in Bermuda during the week of January 23 to January 27. A spokesperson said, “PrivCom is pleased to announce that we will be hosting Data Privacy Week in Bermuda during the week of 23-27th January 2023. The initiative has seen fantastic support from a number of public and private entities, both local... Read more of this article
Polio Outbreak Simulation Exercise Held
The Ministry of Health recently hosted a polio outbreak simulation exercise, “bringing stakeholders from across the health sector to review the Bermuda Polio Outbreak Preparedness and Response Plan.” Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ayo Oyinloye, said, “Bermuda has an excellent track record in polio control. We are largely protected as we have... Read more of this article
Barnes Makes Strong Start To Title Defence
[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes has put himself in a formidable position to retain his Shifter Masters title in the Skusa Winter Series. Barnes leads the standings after the opening two rounds of the competition at the Homestead-Miami Motorplex in Florida at the weekend. The 38-year-old almost completed a clean sweep, winning three of the... Read more of this article
Four Separate Dog Biting Incidents Reported
Police responded to four separate dog biting incidents on Friday [Jan 13]; two dogs were seized by the Animal Warden after biting a female senior citizen in Hamilton parish, a 76-year-old woman was bitten by a dog in Southampton, a 10-year-old girl was bitten by a dog in Pembroke and police also responded to a report of a dog attacking another... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Jan 16 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
BDA Appoint Kendaree Burgess New COO
The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] announced that Kendaree Burgess is the BDA’s new Chief Operating Officer [COO]. A spokesperson said, “Reporting to the CEO, Ms. Burgess will oversee the BDA’s operations and manage internal processes, policies, and procedures to achieve our overall strategic goals and objectives; support and drive... Read more of this article
16 Videos: Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge
The 2023 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge was held this weekend with hundreds of runners from overseas and Bermuda in action, with the Butterfield Front Street Mile taking place in Hamilton on Friday [Jan 13], the BF&M 10k Run/Walk on Saturday [Jan 14] and the PWC Half Marathon & Marathon event on Sunday [Jan 15]. Bernews live streamed more... Read more of this article
Richardson: ‘Dog Attacks Are Out Of Hand’
“The dog attacks in this country are out of hand,” Opposition Deputy Leader Jarion Richardson said. “I’ve been working with residents in one area for months regarding an attack that left a man severely injured. There’s to date been no enforcement action against the dog’s owner. “The enforcement process is clearly a bureaucratic... Read more of this article
Bermudian Designed ‘Hidden Gems 2′ Game
A new video game is available, as local indie game studio Bermuda Island Games has just released the ‘Hidden Gems of Bermuda 2′ game. A spokesperson said, “For any casual Match 3 or Candy-crush gamers, this is one you will definitely want to download. Tori the tour guide takes you through each level to unlock secrets about Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda College Seeks Input On New President
Bermuda College is seeking input from the community on the selection of its new president, following the retirement of Dr. Duranda Greene at the end of the academic year. A spokesperson said, “College Board Chairman, Jerome Reid has noted that the Board is committed to “conducting an equitable, inclusive, transparent and comprehensive search... Read more of this article
Donawin Mallory Earns PSEA Excellence Award
Donawin Mallory from the Ministry of Transport has earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for December. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week, Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognised the Ministry of Transport’s Donawin Mallory as the recipient of the December [2022] Government of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
