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In the latest Bernews podcast, one of Bermuda’s greatest athletes of all time, Flora Duffy, says being a world champion is something she has dreamed of since she was eight-years-old. Ms Duffy was back in Bermuda taking a short break after...
In the latest Bernews Podcast, we talk to Dr Claudette Fleming, the Executive Director of Age Concern, about issues affecting senior citizens in Bermuda. Dr Fleming talks about research she has done in Bermuda as well as the effects of...
In the latest Bernews podcast, we sit down with Martha Dismont, the Executive Director of the Family Centre, which has recently launched a campaign called ‘Neglect Is Abuse, See It, Stop It’ to try and stem a significant rise in...
In this latest Bernews podcast, we speak to the Minister of National Security Jeff Baron who revealed than gang membership has dropped by more than 150 people. Yet, he says, gangs are still changing and recruiting – sometimes even from schools. The...
In this latest Bernews podcast, we interview George Fergusson who will soon be stepping down as Governor. He touches on a wide range of issues such as turning down a request to hold a Commission of Inquiry into the Tucker’s...
Bermuda is on “good grounds” regarding same sex marriage, based on what other countries around the world have done, according to MP Wayne Furbert. Mr Furbert — who tabled amendments to ensure marriage was enshrined as being between a man...
What does International Business means to Bermuda and what role does the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] play? That is the question we looked at during our most recent Podcast, where Chris Famous sits down with Ross Webber and the...
OBA MP Leah Scott was aware of talks between former Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell and the PLP about forming a coalition government, she said in the latest Bernews Podcast. And asked if she supported Mr Crockwell, who has since resigned...
In the latest Bernews podcast, the executive director of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission says using Singaporean gaming legislation as a model has slowed down the process of bringing a casino to Bermuda. Richard Shuetz told Bernews that the Commission...
Former Tourism and Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell approached some members of the PLP about forming a coalition government after he quit the OBA Cabinet, Bernews can reveal. In the latest Bernews podcast – an in-depth interview spanning over 45 minutes...
In the latest Bernews podcast, Shadow Tourism Minister Jamahl Simmons talks about various aspects of local tourism. He welcomed the recent uptick in tourism numbers and said: “We have to be very clear that the world is our competition now,...
In this latest Bernews podcast, Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Bill Hanbury said when he started the tourism strategy had to be completely rebuilt. But he says it is now paying dividends and that tourism in Bermuda has a bright future,...
Jessica Lewis is someone who does not believe in obstacles, leading her to be enthusiastic about not only sports, but changing people’s mindsets as well. With a breakout year in 2015 that included collecting Bermuda’s first ever major para-sports medals...
[Written by Chris Famous] In any society with diverse views there will often be deeply entrenched feelings, perspectives and views of the “others.” Here in Bermuda we have a country of at least two different cultures and varying socio economic...
Mark Anderson always seem to have a smile on his face and a good word for everyone. He has won numerous awards recognising his ambassadorial role and has raised thousands of dollars for charity. Underneath that, though, there is a...
A Joint Select Committee examining issues facing women in Bermuda could start work within a few days, PLP MP Kim Wilson told Bernews in our latest podcast. “There has never been a Joint Select Committee established for the sole purpose...
A small percentage of Government pension investments could be diverted into overseas companies to get them to set up in Bermuda. That is according to Shadow Finance Minister David Burt who was speaking to Bernews in this latest podcast about...
Bermuda would descend into chaos if it were not for the contribution of the charities on the Island. That is the view of Elaine Butterfield, the executive director of the Centre on Philanthropy, who speaks candidly in this latest edition of...
In the latest edition of the Bernews podcasts, we talk to Finance Minister Bob Richards about the 2016/17 Budget. In the interview he said the previous regime, when it raised payroll tax, made a critical error by not consulting with...
In the 16th edition of Bernews’ podcasts, Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy spoke to us for almost an hour in a wide-ranging interview on issues ranging from immigration to same sex marriage. The Minister said that perceptions some may have...
In the latest Bernews podcast, we speak to Anthony Santucci, the executive director of CADA. He likens Bermuda’s relationship with alcohol as like a bad marriage, “we keep tumbling further and further in, like falling into an abyss”. Mr Santucci...
In the latest Bernews podcast we talk to John Narraway, the chairman of TEDx Bermuda, about his views on where technological developments will lead us. Mr Narraway believes Bermuda could see a level of self-sufficiency it has not seen before due...
In our latest podcast, Bernews talks to Jonathan Starling, who was recently appointed as the executive director of Greenrock, and Eugene Dean, who has been appointed to the charity’s board. They talk about the need for leadership in the area...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
[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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
