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Podcast: Youth Premier Namrata Bisht
In the latest Bernews podcast, we talk to Namrata Bisht who may not yet be a household name – but she is a Premier and as such she has some forthright views. Ms Bisht, a BHS student who also went to CedarBridge, is the Premier of Bermuda’s Youth Parliament which meets weekly throughout the school terms. She is trying to bring a more international... Read more of this article
Podcast: Alyssa Rose On Experience In China
In our latest podcast, Bernews talks to the reigning Miss Bermuda Alyssa Rose, who has just returned from taking part in the Miss World contest in China. She talks about what it is like behind the scenes at Miss World and how the experience has changed the way she sees the world and her future. Ms Rose has just got back from China where she spent close... Read more of this article
Podcast: Bishop of Bermuda Rt Rev Nicholas Dill
In the latest Bernews podcast, we talk to the Bishop of Bermuda, the Rt Rev Nicholas Dill, about his views on the commercialisation of Christmas, how debate in Bermuda can very quickly turn to anger, and how economic growth has failed to trickle down. He says cultural changes and other pressures being faced by people are affecting the church, although... Read more of this article
Podcast: Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva
The latest episode of the Bernews podcast features an interview with Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva, covering topics including the police budget, road safety, reports by the Auditor General, the investigation into the ‘Jetgate’ affair and more. Commissioner DeSilva touches on the parts of reports by the Auditor General that overlap... Read more of this article
Podcast: BTA’s Glenn Jones On Tourism & More
The latest episode of the Bernews podcast features an in-depth interview with Glenn Jones, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and former Press Secretary to the Premier who presently serves as the Director of Public & Stakeholder Relations for the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA]. Getting Involved With The BTA When asked how he first got involved with... Read more of this article
Gay Couple File Marriage Notice In Bermuda
[Updated] A gay couple have filed an official notice with the Registrar General that they want to get married in Bermuda, saying that “it would set a precedent, and we would be equal in the eyes of the law.” Bermudian Ijumo Hayward, 46, and American Clarence Williams III, 40, have filed a Notice of Intended Marriage to the Registrar General. Mr... Read more of this article
Podcast: Premier On Economy, Unions & More
The fifth episode of the Bernews podcast features a wide-ranging interview with Premier Michael Dunkley in which he discusses a myriad of topics including the Auditor General’s report, his relationship with the Unions, and the appointment of former Premier Craig Cannonier as a Minister. The Premier said his job is “not to go on a witch... Read more of this article
Podcast: Teen Launches Awareness Campaign
The fourth episode of the Bernews podcast features an interview with a 15-year-old student who is launching a campaign to raise awareness of mental illness. 15-year-old Jackie Costello has seen first hand the effects of mental illness – her uncle suffered from paranoid schizophrenia — and said she wants to “give back and help people... Read more of this article
Bernews Podcasts Now Available On iTunes
Bernews Podcasts, a new offering which aims to bring you an in-depth look at current affairs, are now available on iTunes via a free subscription, allowing you to download episodes directly to your phone or tablet. To subscribe to the Bernews podcast on your iOS device, click this link or go to the iTunes store and search for “Bernews”;... Read more of this article
Podcast: CEO Mike Winfield On America’s Cup
The third episode of the Bernews podcast features a 38-minute interview with America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA] CEO Mike Winfield in which he discusses the economics, opportunities and some of the perception issues surrounding the event. Host Jeremy Deacon said, “Mike Winfield, the CEO of the ACBDA, is candid about the wider issues surrounding... Read more of this article
Podcast: Road Collision Survivors Tell Their Story
The second episode of the Bernews Podcast features interviews with road traffic collision survivors, with the 33-minute episode providing an in-depth look at two people who survived against the odds after suffering extensive injuries in motorcycle collisions. [Written by Jeremy Deacon] Sonya Smith’s memory of the moment she was asked to say farewell... Read more of this article
Podcast: Interview With Singer Maxi Priest
The first episode of the Bernews Podcast, which aims to bring you an in-depth look at current affairs, is now available for your listening pleasure, with the inaugural episode featuring an interview with recording star Maxi Priest, who is currently on the island to perform at the America’s Cup Jam on October 17th. Speaking with host Jeremy Deacon,... Read more of this article
