Author Archive: Bernews6

BELCO: Section Of Serpentine Road Closed

BELCO today advised that a section of Serpentine Road will be closed this afternoon in order to carryout necessary repairs to an underground distribution cable. A spokesperson said, “At approximately 4.15 pm on Tuesday, January 31st a circuit tripped which caused an outage impacting approximately nine [9] businesses in the vicinity of Park Lane,... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Tinee Furbert Press Conference

[Updated] Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is holding a press conference this morning [Feb 1] to discuss the “Ageing Well” initiative. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update: Minister Furbert’s remarks: Good... Read more of this article

Video: February 1st Bernews Morning Newsflash

Police confirm firearm found at fatal collision scene, man seriously injured in collision in Sandys, Minister announces 2023 pupillage recipients, Sakari Famous extends winning streak to 6 meets, Waterfront fails to ‘capitalise on opportunities’, funding available for tourism entrepreneurs and Wallpaper Wednesday features athlete Dage Minors... Read more of this article

Feb 6 – Sept 1: Middle Road Trench Works

The Ministry of Public Works advised that the Middle Road BELCO trench works will commence on Monday, February 6th and will be ongoing through September 1st, The Government posted the graphic online below, saying, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that the Middle Road BELCO trench works will commence from the Lighthouse... Read more of this article

Minister Announces 2023 Pupillage Recipients

Ashley Fubler and Tjana Wharton are the 2022/23 Ministry of Legal Affairs Pupils, and they will work alongside government lawyers and senior officials. Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform Kathy Lynn Simmons said, “The Government is committed to training future Bermudian barristers by providing a comprehensive... Read more of this article

Regulatory Authority 2022-23 Activity Report

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda has published their Activity Report for the period April 1 to September 30, 2022, which states that “the purpose of this document is to report on the progress of activities of the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] for the electricity and electronic communications sectors for the fiscal year 2022-23.” As far... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Wednesday February 1

Wednesday, February 1 is expected to see early sun, cloudier later, chance of showers early & late, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 7.13am and sunset will be at 5.52pm.... Read more of this article

CURB Statement On Black History Month

Noting that many nations and people celebrate Black History Month in February. CURB’s Central Council said they “deeply respects and appreciate those efforts and offer its resources to any individual or group who wishes to enhance their recognition of Black Bermudian History.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s closest geographic neighbours... Read more of this article

Bermuda Football Teams To Enter Island Games

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda is scheduled to have men’s and women’s football teams competing at the NatWest Island Games for the first time in a decade at the multi-sport event in Guernsey, Channel Islands, this summer. The men’s team are among 16 islands competing in the tournament and have been drawn in Group 3 with Greenland, Froya... Read more of this article

Video: Jan 31st Bernews Morning Newsflash

40-year-old man dies following collision, professional golfer Brian Morris. who inspired people across the world, dies aged 55, Dr Eve De Rosa to speak at BC Science Event, Chamber appoint Danielle Riviere as new CEO, BHCF appoint Kim Pratt as Executive Director, BILTIR companies providing summer internships and football teams to enter Island Games... Read more of this article

Old Tug Boats Leave Bermuda For Trinidad

The old tug boats Powerful and Faithful departed Bermuda on January 21st, heading to the Bahamas before reaching their final destination of Trinidad. A spokesperson said, “In September 2020, Bermuda took delivery of two new Lloyds classed Azimuth Stern Drive [ASD] tugs. ASD tugs equipped with two stern engines capable of generating a 360°, all directional... Read more of this article

BNAA Salutes Dage Minors Achievements

Following his record setting showing, the Bermuda National Athletics Association [BNAA] said that Dage Minors is “the embodiment of discipline, perseverance, and determination and the BNAA salutes his achievements.” A BNAA spokesperson said, “On Friday, January 27th, at the Boston University Terrier Classic, Dage Minors broke his national... Read more of this article