Author Archive: Bernews6

Video: February 4th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Island wide power outage, police confirm death of Miguel Butterfield, Transport Ministry orders 40 more electric buses, Berkeley Institute Signature Career Fair, Premier David Burt said video had ‘no factual basis’ & is ‘completely false’ and Reggie Lambe parts ways with Stowmarket to join new club are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article

BWS Issue Gale Warning, Thunderstorm Advisory

The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has issued a Gale Warning valid for late this afternoon through this evening, and Thunderstorm Advisory valid for this evening. In an online post, BWS said, “February is off to a windy start. A gale warning is valid for late this afternoon through this evening with gusts expected up to 50 knots. Tonight is also expected... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Saturday February 4

Saturday, February 4 is expected to see sunny breaks, chance of a few blustery showers, with the high to be near 17°C/63°F and the low to be near 12°C/54°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at 7.11am and sunset will be at 5.55pm. High tide will... Read more of this article

Live Updates: Island Wide Power Outage

[Updating] There is what BELCO has termed a “mass-outage affecting the island” right now [Feb 3] and BELCO said “crews are currently working to restore power.” We — who also lost our phone connection — will update as able. The police have noted that “with traffic lights out due to the island wide power outage... Read more of this article

Minister On Vendor Prequalification Programme

The Ministry of Public Works is launching a pilot program known as the Vendor Prequalification Programme which is “designed to reduce the paperwork and red tape and accelerate the response time for small to medium sized business owners looking to bid on Government contracts,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking in... Read more of this article

Photos: Berkeley Institute Signature Career Fair

The Berkeley Institute held a Career Fair event yesterday [Feb 2] which allowed ”students to gain exposure to various career pathways that our signatures can prepare them for.” In advance of the event, a spokesperson said, “This Career Fair will enable current S1s and incoming students to gain exposure to various career pathways that... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of Miguel Butterfield

The police have now confirmed the death of 40-year-old Miguel Butterfield, who died following a collision in Southampton. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 40-year-old Miguel Butterfield, Bermuda’s first road fatality of 2023, and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends. “Mr.... Read more of this article

Minister Rabain Updates On Education Reform

“I rise today to update this Honourable House and the listening public on the exciting work that is progressing to transform public education in Bermuda,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly today [Feb 3]. The Minister said, “Let me begin with the work currently underway to bring the concept of Parish... Read more of this article

Video: February 3rd Bernews Morning Newsflash

Police confirm death of Jason Simmons, House of Assembly in session today, Police officers extinguish fire at Warwick home, BEDC to host Small Business Expo on February 11, Graduate Trainee Programme reception, International Women’s Day breakfast on March 8 and Bermuda’s Zero Emission Vehicle strategy are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article

Digital Artwork Course Now Available

Local indie game studio Bermuda Island Games is offering a 6 week course this month for anyone who wants to learn Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Blender. A spokesperson said, “We have partnered once again with Warwick Academy and the Economic Development Department to be able to share our knowledge and inspire the next generation of digital... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Graduate Trainee Reception

Minister of Labour Jason Hayward recently hosted the Graduate Trainee Programme reception to mark the completion of the ten-week Career Readiness Programme [CRP]. A spokesperson said, “All Graduates received certificates of completion and were recognized and congratulated for their commitment and participation in developing their personal brand and... Read more of this article

City Reminder On Use Trash Wheelie Bins

The City of Hamilton is reminding area businesses and residents “that after trash has been collected, their wheelie bins are to be stored away and not left on the City sidewalks.” A spokesperson said, “According to the Terms of Service of waste collection in the City, the bins should also be cleaned regularly to avoid any build up of material... Read more of this article