Author Archive: Bernews6

OBA Deputy: ‘Govt Should Be Embarrassed’

[Updated] “This Government should be embarrassed by the discovery it has no business case to justify charging to access public information,” Deputy Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said. Mr. Richardson said, “As the One Bermuda Alliance has previously stated, the Government’s grounds for introducing a fee for public access to information... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Friday May 5

Friday, May 5 is expected to see sunny periods with a couple of showers around, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 62%. Sunrise will be at 6.29am and sunset will be at 8.02pm. High tide will be at... Read more of this article

Minister Welcomes Increased Flights From NY

“I am excited to note the additions of two JetBlue flights from Bermuda to New York City this month, with daily service from LF Wade International Airport to New York’s John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia Airports.” said Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert. “Factoring in this additional airlift, there are now 32 commercial flights per... Read more of this article

Governor & Premier To Attend King’s Coronation

Governor Rena Lalgie and Premier David Burt are to attend the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and the Queen Consort, which will be held this weekend in the UK. A Government spokesperson said, “The Coronation programme commences with a Small Island Development States [SIDS] briefing at Lancaster House hosted by His Majesty the King. This... Read more of this article

Phase 1 Of Aquaponics Lab At Bermuda College

The Bermuda College Foundation announced the “completion of Phase I of the Oakley Capital Investments Aquaponics Lab at the Bermuda College, which was made possible by the generous support of Oakley Capital Investments Limited.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda College Foundation is pleased to announce the completion of Phase I of the... Read more of this article

Reminder: Illegal Dumping In The City

[Updated with photos] The City of Hamilton is reminding the public that the “dumping of household trash that does not originate from within the City is illegal and violates the Waste Litter Control Act.” A spokesperson said, “The City will look to review CCTV footage and anyone found to be bringing trash from outside parishes and dumping... Read more of this article

HMC Presents Petition With 7K Signatures

Medical Director of HMC-Burnaby Urgent Care & Medical Imaging, Dr JJ Soares presented a petition he said had 7,334 signatures from online on change.org and offline which “request that HMC-Burnaby Urgent Care & Medical Imaging finally be approved by the Bermuda Health Council to service HIP and FutureCare patients who already lack adequate... Read more of this article

“Moderate Interruption Of Govt Services”

Due to a Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] Membership meeting today [May 4] there will be a “moderate interruption of public services this afternoon,” the Government has advised. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that due to a Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] Membership meeting scheduled for today, [May... Read more of this article

CBA Faculty Participates In Learning Programs

The CedarBridge Academy faculty recently participated in professional learning programs. A spokesperson said, “Mrs. Joanne Anderson, a Certified Instructional Coach and Family Studies Teacher, led the ‘Data Driven Teachers’ workshop, which focused on educators who use data to drive their teaching strategies and improve student learning outcomes.... Read more of this article

Video: May 4th Bernews Morning Newsflash

471 traffic tickets issued in April 2023, Convex End-to-End aiming for sustainability, LGBTQ+ Insurance Network to host event, OUTBermuda launches new education bursary, new mural on community centre wall, integrated breast cancer care pathway and Prevention Week to focus on dangers of vaping are some of the stories in this morning’s [May 4] Bernews... Read more of this article

Prevention Week To Focus On Dangers Of Vaping

Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs & Constitutional Reform Kathy Lynn Simmons announced the observance of National Prevention Week, May 7 – May 13. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department for National Drug Control [DNDC] will hold educational sessions on the dangers and consequences of E-cigarettes/vaping. “The DNDC... Read more of this article

BLTA Announces Spring Fever Tournament

The Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association [BLTA] announced the Spring Fever Tennis Tournament, a four-day junior tennis tournament, sponsored by Axa XL and sanctioned by the BLTA. A spokesperson said, “The Spring Fever Tennis Tournament will feature 30 players, both boys and girls, from under-12, under-14, under-16 and under-18 age categories. Players... Read more of this article