Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward introduced legislation to increase the “maximum severance allowance payment for long serving employees from 26 weeks wages to 32 weeks wages.” Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Minister said, “The employees who will benefit from this bill are long serving employees who have been in continuous employment […]
16th, November 2024, 11:10pm
The PLP said that the OBA’s “call for an election is perplexing, especially given their ongoing challenges in presenting a full slate of candidates.” A spokesperson said, “The Government acknowledges the One Bermuda Alliance’s [OBA] recent response to the Throne Speech. However, their call for an election is perplexing, especially given their ongoing challenges in […]
16th, November 2024, 11:06pm
The Information Commissioner has released the following statement on the Government’s introduction of the Public Access to Information Amendment Bill 2024. A spokesperson said, “Today, the Public Access to Information [PATI] Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced in the House of Assembly. As Information Commissioner, I am encouraged to see parts of the PATI Amendment Bill […]
16th, November 2024, 11:03pm
Auditor General Heather Thomas released a “compilation report on the status of Audit Recommendations from Selected Government- Related Entities whose last audit was for fiscal year 2021 or earlier and who are not scheduled for a financial statement audit in fiscal year 2024/25.” A spokesperson said, “In the course of our audit, we may identify […]
16th, November 2024, 10:47pm
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 15], Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban gave an update on the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning within the Land Title and Registration Department. Minister Roban said, “This significant step forward reflects our commitment to modernizing land registry processes, enhancing efficiency, and building a more […]
16th, November 2024, 10:41pm
[Written by Stephen Wright] Danté Leverock said he is proud to be closing in on winning a landmark 50 caps for the Bermuda national football team. The experienced defender is set to make his 48th appearance for Bermuda in their Concacaf Nations League match against Antigua and Barbuda in Dominican Republic today [November 16]. Leverock, […]
16th, November 2024, 10:38pm
Dame Flora Duffy has achieved her goal of earning a guaranteed contract after finishing fourth in the T100 World Triathlon Tour Series Final in Dubai today [November 16]. Duffy, racing in only her third race in the series this season, finishing ninth in Ibiza, Spain, and third in Las Vegas, finished the 100-kilometre distance [2km […]
16th, November 2024, 10:36pm
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, November 16th. On Monday the Oleander container ship is expected, on Tuesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Wednesday the Extremadura Knutsen crew transfer and the Ocean Jazz crew transfer are scheduled to […]
16th, November 2024, 08:00pm
[Written by Stephen Wright] Akeyla Furbert finds a unique sense of freedom when she steps onto the netball courts at Bernard Park. For her, netball is more than just a sport; it’s a place to express herself fully and revel in the pure enjoyment of the game. While Furbert is more recognised as a winger […]
16th, November 2024, 07:16pm
Opposition delivers reply to Throne Speech, enter the City Christmas Boat Parade, Bacardi Hacienda launch party, Conduit Re recognized on Philanthropy Day and Akeyla Furbert on her love for netball are some of the stories in this morning’s [Nov 16] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning Newsflash includes an overview of the latest Bermuda news, the […]
16th, November 2024, 07:00pm