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BDOT Statement On Limbaugh Ads
An American watchdog organisation today [Mar. 14] apologised to the local company Media House — owners of the “Bermuda Sun” and the Bermuda.com website — after inadvertently including the firm in a list of sponsors of controversial US talk show host Rush Limbaugh [pictured]. Washington DC-based Media Matters mistakenly claimed... Read more of this article
Chamber Announces Publishing Division
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced the formation of a new publishing division, designed to stem the tide of overseas publishers selling advertising to local businesses, and an estimated $2 million in revenue leaving the island each year. Chamber EVP Joanne MacPhee noted: “The Chamber welcomes the formation of the Publishing Division as it serves... Read more of this article
Dame Jennifer Talk Show Appearance
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith will discuss the state of the island’s public schools when she is the featured guest on Bermuda Broadcasting’s “Let’s Talk” TV news programme this Monday [Feb. 13] The Minister [pictured] will be joined by the Commissioner of Education, Mrs. Wendy McDonald and educator Dr. Avis Glaze. Education... Read more of this article
2011 Christmas Weekend Links/Photos/Videos
This past holiday weekend saw celebrations and festivities, but was marred with tragedy, after 18-year-old Kevin Ledo died following an industrial accident on Christmas Eve. For those readers who were ‘offline’ over the holidays, links to our coverage over Christmas and Boxing Day are below: News Police Name 18-Yr-Old Accident Victim 18-Yr-Old... Read more of this article
‘SHOWOFF Teen Magazine’ Launches
“SHOWOFF Teen Magazine” — a publication aimed at young people and young professionals — has been relaunched after a four-year hiatus. Publisher Patrice Morgan said copies of the magazine — showcasing young Bermuda personalities, style and entertainment — had been delivered into the middle schools, high schools and... Read more of this article
Media Council: No Formal Complaints
The Media Council issued a statement today [Nov.14] saying since the Council was established in February of this year it has received no formal complaints, and that a publicity campaign will be launched this week to raise awareness of the Media Council of Bermuda. The full statement is below: A publicity campaign will be launched this week to raise... Read more of this article
Weekend Links: News, Photos, Videos
This past holiday weekend saw the island honour war veterans, the National Football Team beat Barbados, Bermudian footballer Nakhi Wells score an impressive goal to give his U.K. team the win, Argentina win the 2011 World Rugby Classic and more. In an effort to assist readers who tend not to check Bernews over the weekend, links to our articles from... Read more of this article
ZBM Let’s Talk: Swan & Burchall
On tonight’s [Oct.31] ZBM-TV “Let’s Talk’ show, interviewer Gary Moreno is scheduled to host ex-Premier Sir John W Swan and columnist Larry Burchall. The two men have recently teamed up and have presented a combined opinion article that deals with Bermuda’s economy. In recent statements and writings, senior statesman Sir... Read more of this article
Premier To Be On 102.7 Today
Popular talk show host Sherri ‘Sherri J” Simmons will be hosting the Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox today [Oct.3] on Magic 102.7 FM at 11:30 am. You can email questions or comments to sherri.magic@gmail.com or call in live on 296-2442. The Premier recently announced “several emergency measures” including payroll tax... Read more of this article
Government Statement: CableVision/BBC Dispute
The Ministry of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy released a statement this afternoon [Aug.7] saying they wish to “clarify the Government’s role with regard to the current dispute between the Bermuda Broadcasting Company and Bermuda CableVision.” On August 2nd, Bermuda CableVision released a statement saying the Bermuda... Read more of this article
CableVision May Drop Two Local Channels
[Updated] Bermuda CableVision released a statement today [Aug.2] saying the Bermuda Broadcasting Company has requested that CableVision pay to include local channels 7 and 9, which include the popular nightly news programme. The company said if they have to pay they no longer want to include the channels in its lineup. CableVision General Manager Terry... Read more of this article
Bernews TV: Over 40 New Weekend Videos
Over 40 videos from this past weekend [July 23/24] have been added to Bernews TV, including the Bermuda Rowing Association’s Regatta, Somerset and St George’s Cup Match trials, Colts Cup Match, Bermuda Hogges final game, Cleveland County and Flatt’s Victoria cricket game, and power boat racing. In addition, there are videos of the evacuation... Read more of this article
