Category: News

30 Minute Video: July 27 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

Officer Injured, Suspect Arrested, Dog Has Died

Police said that after they “attended a report of threatening behaviour outside of a popular Front Street Restaurant” the “suspect became aggressive and set his Pitbull Terrier on one of the officers” and “whilst being restrained the animal subsequently died” and the “officer has been transported to KEMH via... Read more of this article

Video: Govt Press Conference On Health

Acting Minister of Health Jason Hayward is holding a press conference this afternoon [July 27], joined by the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ayo Oyinloye, and Dr Lisa Indar, Director, Surveillance, Disease Prevention and Control Division, for the Caribbean Public Health Agency [CARPHA]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live... Read more of this article

Video: Team Bermuda At Commonwealth Games

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s team were officially welcomed at the Commonwealth Games during the traditional flag-raising ceremony at the athletes’ village at the University of Birmingham today. Representing Bermuda at the ceremony were Peter Dunne, the Bermuda Olympic Association president, Donna Raynor, the chef de mission, Branwen Smith-King,... Read more of this article

“Robust Police Presence Throughout The Island”

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said there will be a “robust police presence throughout the island” over the Cup Match holiday weekend. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police James Howard said, “Well, it is Cup Match time in Bermuda. It is a time to reflect, remember and celebrate Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day, and who we... Read more of this article

Video: July 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Two more coronavirus-related deaths, man arrested in connection with double murder, man charged with murder, $15,000 of jewellery stolen, 42 arrests made over the weekend, Cup Match motorcade from Somerset, Charles Butterfield in martial arts book, Wallpaper Wednesday features 60 Cup Match designs, and 205 new confirmed Covid-19 cases are some of... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: 60 Cup Match Designs

This week’s Wallpaper Wednesday features more than 60 Cup Match graphics, all available via our network website BernewsCupMatch.com, utilizing a wide array of themes including Somerset & St George’s colours, plus designs focusing on the very important historical reasons for the holiday. More than 60 free graphics are available to download... Read more of this article

Workforce Development Scholarship Recipients

A brief ceremony was held yesterday [July 25] to recognise the Department of Workforce Development 2022 scholarship recipients. “I am extremely pleased that the Department of Workforce Development was able to provide $350,000 in scholarship funding”, said the Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward, “This investment enabled us... Read more of this article

Opposition Leader’s Cup Match Message

[Opposition Leader Cole Simons' Cup Match message] It’s Cup Match time in Bermuda and there’s no place I’d rather be than right here in beautiful Bermuda. I am a die-hard St. George’s fan, and I have every confidence that St. George’s will be victorious – in Somerset! As the holiday approaches, one can actually feel... Read more of this article

Court: Fourth Man Charged With Murder

A fourth man was charged in Magistrates Court today [July 26] in connection with the murder of Letrae Doeman, who was fatally shot earlier this month. 27-year-old Aaron Perinchief was charged with the murder of Letrae Doeman and with using a firearm to commit the offense. He was not required to enter a plea as the matter must be heard in the Supreme... Read more of this article

Butterfield: Free Course In Money Management

Butterfield is offering a free class in money management and financial literacy to college and university students between the age of 18 and 30. A spokesperson said, “The hour-long Butterfield 101 Money Management Programme will be held virtually at 6pm on Thursday, 4 August, and will be taught by members of the Retail Banking and Consumer Lending... Read more of this article