Author Archive: Bernews6

Minister On Bermuda College Class Of 2023

There were 102 Bermuda College graduates, with almost 54% of the Class of 2023 earning either merit or distinction, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [June 2] the Minister said, “I rise before this Honourable House to share information about the recent graduation events at Bermuda College and... Read more of this article

“Farewell To Clearwater” Cruise Today

Clearwater Middle School will be holding a “Farewell to Clearwater” cruise on Saturday [June 3]. A spokesperson said, “Calling all former Clearwater Middle School Staff and Students [over 18 years-old]. Come out and join the current staff for a “Farewell to Clearwater” cruise on Saturday, June 3. “The boat leaves from Albouy’s... Read more of this article

Butterfield Share Repurchases For May 2023

In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited advised that during the month of May 2023, the Bank repurchased for cancellation 329,520 Common Shares at an average price of $24.98 per share. Related Stories Butterfield Share Repurchases For Dec 2025 Butterfield Share Repurchases For Nov 2025 Butterfield... Read more of this article

PrivCom Office Appoints Angie Farquharson

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda [PrivCom] announced the appointment of Angie Farquharson as the new Deputy Privacy Commissioner. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Farquharson brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the public service and data rights, notably having previously advised PrivCom as the Non-Ministry Comptroller and served... Read more of this article

Pickleball Courts To Open At Tennis Stadium

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation, in collaboration with the Pickleball Association of Bermuda, announced the official opening of brand new pickleball courts at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. A Government spokesperson said, “Pickleball has been rapidly gaining popularity in Bermuda over the past few years, and the new courts are a testament... Read more of this article

Reserve Police Change Of Command Ceremony

Ron-Michel Davis was officially sworn in as the new Commandant of the Bermuda Reserve Police. A police spokesperson said, “At 6:30pm Thursday, 1st June 2023 at the Police Recreation Club hall in Prospect, Devonshire, a new Commandant of the Bermuda Reserve Police [BRP], Ron-Michel Davis, was officially sworn in by Commissioner of the Bermuda Police... Read more of this article

TCD: Testing Centres Equipment Upgrades

TCD is “upgrading the equipment to examine vehicles” and the TCD Southside facility will be closed from June 5 to 9, the Rockaway site will be closed between June 13 and 16 and “during the site closures, customers with appointments at Southside or Rockaway will be accommodated at the North Street facility.” A Government spokesperson... Read more of this article

Notices: Devonshire, Southampton & Hamilton

The Ministry of Public Works released road traffic notices for the Liberty Mutual Triathlon on Sunday, June 25, temporary lane closure on Lighthouse Road in Southampton from June 5 through June 9, and lane closure on Palmetto Road, Old Military Road and Frog Lane in Devonshire from June 9 through the end of August 2023. For more information on Liberty... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Saturday June 3

Saturday, June 3 is expected to be sunny periods, occasional showers soon decreasing, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 90%. Sunrise will be at 6.12am and sunset will be at 8.22pm. High tide will... Read more of this article

Minister Condemns Attacks On Bus Operators

Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert expressed his “deep concern and condemnation of the recently reported attacks on bus operators in Bermuda.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [June 2] the Minister said, “These senseless acts of violence have no place in our society and will not be tolerated. We stand in solidarity with our... Read more of this article

Fresh Air Films Summer Edition On June 24

The City of Hamilton announced the Fresh Air Films summer edition which will take place on Saturday, June 24th in idyllic Barr’s Bay Park. The first showing will feature Puss in Boots: The Last Wish [2022 - Rated PG] and will screen at 6:30pm, and the second movie of the night, Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever [2022- Rated PG-13], will start... Read more of this article

HarBSX Admitted As Listing Sponsor For BSX

HarBSX Services Limited was admitted as a Listing Sponsor for the Bermuda Stock Exchange, ringing the ceremonial bell at Exchange House on Pitt’s Bay Road. “HarBSX is pleased to have joined the BSX as a Listing Sponsor,” said James Gibbons, Chair of the Harbour Group. “The Harbour Group has been providing corporate and trust administration services... Read more of this article