Author Archive: Bernews6

Photos, Video, 360: Francis Patton Longtail Plunge

The Francis Patton Primary School PTA held their fourth annual Longtail Plunge this weekend. Wendy Nelmes, PTA President said, “On behalf of the Francis Patton Primary School PTA, I would like to thank our parents, staff, students, friends, families and community who came out to support us. It was a cold morning and despite the weather conditions... Read more of this article

City Of Hamilton 2023 Signature Events Calendar

The City of Hamilton announced this year’s lineup of signature events that they said “promise to deliver high impact for the Bermuda public.” A spokesperson said, “In previous years, the City of Hamilton’s annual events have not only garnered popularity for their high-quality offerings but also their immersive experiences. From staging... Read more of this article

Latest Youth, Sport & Recreation Newsletter

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation has released its newsletter covering various activities in the local sports community. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation released the Competitive Edge Newsletter today, which covers a number of sporting events that took place during the month of January. Stories... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Tuesday February 7

Tuesday, February 7 is expected to see lingering cloud & showers clear, brighter afternoon, with the high to be near 19°C/67°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at 7.09am and sunset will be at 5.57pm. High... Read more of this article

Advisory: Watford Ferry Stop Service Suspended

[Updated] The Department of Marine and Port Services is advising that the Watford Ferry stop service is suspended due to inclement weather. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Port Services advises that the Watford Ferry stop service is suspended due to inclement weather. The Department will decide to reopen the ferry stop... Read more of this article

BWS Issue Gale Warning, Thunderstorm Advisory

[Updated with video] The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has issued a Gale Warning valid for late this morning to this evening, and Thunderstorm Advisory valid for this afternoon. The BWS posted the graphic online below, saying, “Quite a windy day so far Bermuda! Windy conditions are expected to continue through tonight with wet weather developing. “The... Read more of this article

Football: Bermuda To Play Guyana In March

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] confirmed the dates for the March 2023 group stage matches, with Bermuda set to take on Guyana on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] is pleased to confirm the dates for the March 2023 group stage matches. These matches... Read more of this article

Bosom Buddies Raise $83,000 For Pals

[Written by Stephen Wright] An online professional male auction as part of the Bosom Buddies Girls’ Night In raised more than $83,000 for Pals Cancer Care. Bosom Buddies are a local group of women who have raised more than $1.5 million for cancer care on the island since forming 17 years ago. The recent Girls’ Night In, hosted by Chrissy Wetherhill,... Read more of this article

Bascome To Hold Boxing Camp From Feb 13-17

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome will share his expertise with youngsters at a boxing camp at the Fresh & Hungry Boxing Club in Warwick this month. Bascome, who has 11 wins from 12 professional bouts, will lead the development camp for 8 to 13-year-olds from February 13 to 17. The camp, costing $200 per child, will feature basic boxing... Read more of this article

BPS Thank Public For Co-operation During Outage

The police have thanked the community for working with the Bermuda Police Service during the outage, noting “there were no calls for service in relation to any major incidents requiring police attention during or, as a result of, yesterday’s power outage.” A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:20 pm on Friday, 3rd February, 2022, the... Read more of this article

Minister Extends Appreciation Following Outage

Following Friday’s mass power outage, the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks said, “By now, all power has been restored to the island and Belco’s teams continue to monitor the situation. I want to take this opportunity to extend thanks to all of the Belco engineers and Belco support teams who worked tirelessly around the clock... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Sunday February 5

Sunday, February 5 is expected to see cloudy, slight chance of brief showers, rain developing later, with the high to be near 19°C/66°F and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 7.10am and sunset will be at 5.56pm.... Read more of this article