Archive for January, 2021

BWS Issue Gale Warning, Thunderstorm Advisory

The less than inviting weather conditions appear set to continue, with the Bermuda Weather Service issuing a Gale Warning valid for late Monday evening through Tuesday morning, and a Thunderstorm Advisory valid for Monday night through Tuesday morning. The BWS forecast for Monday says, “Fair skies tend cloudy in afternoon, developing showers late.... Read more of this article

January 2021: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”

Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Always popular, January’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number of reader’s... Read more of this article

Premier, PLP Pay Tribute To LaVerne Furbert

“The very essence of a freedom fighter,” said Premier David Burt today reflecting on the life of the late LaVerne Furbert, who was well known for her work with the Progressive Labour Party and the Bermuda Industrial Union. Premier Burt said, “LaVerne Furbert was an unwavering force in support of Bermuda’s workers, the Progressive Labour... Read more of this article

Minister Salutes Long Serving Customs Officers

Last week, the Minister of National Security Renee Ming joined the Customs Department in observing International Customs Day. For the occasion, the department honoured 27 Customs Officers who have served 10, 15, 30, 35 and 40 of service, and Minister Ming presented awards to those who were celebrating 30, 35 and 40 years: Senior Customs Officer Pamelita... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Monday February 1

Monday, February 1 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 20°C/68°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 7:13am and sunset will be at 5:52pm. High tide will be at 10:53am and 11:22pm, while low tide... Read more of this article

Ministry: Waitrose Frozen Seafood Recall

The Ministry of Health issued an advisory about a recall of Waitrose frozen seafood sold exclusively at The Supermart on Front Street as the “product may be contaminated with salmonella.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is advising the public about a recall of Waitrose frozen seafood, sold exclusively at The Supermart... Read more of this article

BELCO: Power Restored & Planned Outages

As of this morning [Jan 31] all customers have had power restored, BELCO confirmed, with the company adding that a result of damage to some infrastructure from the storm, they will “conduct two planned emergency outages” in the east end tomorrow [Feb 1]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today provided... Read more of this article

Minors & Rego Compete In Regional In Florida

Two Bermudian equestrians were in action during the CSI3* NetJets Regional WEF Series in Wellington, Florida, with both Ki-Juan Minors and Cody Rego taking part. Minors and Virella finished 3rd competing in the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive 3’3″ Class, and during the Green Hunter 3’3″ Class, Minors and Virella finished 5th. Competing... Read more of this article

Video: Claudia Henry, Dr Weldon On Vaccines

The Government held another ‘Vaccine Awareness’ conversation on Saturday evening [Jan 30] with nurse Claudia Henry and the Government’s science advisor Dr Carika Weldon providing their expertise, and you can watch the 30-minute replay below. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide... Read more of this article

Martial Artists Win Multiple Classes In Alliance

Bermuda martial artists competed in the Alliance World Online Championships, with the local athletes making a strong showing, and claiming a number of class wins. Dominque Brown, representing the Zenji Ryu Karate School, won the 12 – 17 Krazy Athetic Mixed Class and also won the 12 – 17 Self Defense Advance / BB Class. Shane Smith won the 8 –... Read more of this article

Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For January 2021

Video: Sunday Jan 31st ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that Daren Herbert is being featured in the Canadian TV show Kim’s Convenience, LOM Financial announced that Lekeia Robinson has been promoted to Operations Manager, and Bowring Marsh Bermuda announced that Deshay Caines has joined as a Vice President with responsibility for Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact strategy were all some of... Read more of this article