Author Archive: Bernews6

Photos & Videos: 2023 Ag Show Underway

The 2023 Agricultural Exhibition show got underway at the Botanical Gardens in Paget today [April 27]. A Government spokesperson previously said, “The Ministry of Public Works is pleased to host the 80th Bermuda Annual Exhibition [the AG Show]. The AG Show is an annual three-day event, and this year runs from April 27th to the 29th at the Botanical... Read more of this article

Charities Combine To Form Support Group

The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC], in partnership with SCARS and the Centre Against Abuse [CAA] launched a new community support group for women – SASS – Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group. A spokesperson said, “As we close Sexual Assault Awareness month, which is observed annually during the month of April, The Women’s Resource Centre... Read more of this article

Events Scheduled To Mark King’s Coronation

There will be a public holiday on Monday, May 8th in recognition of the Coronation of King Charles III and “to highlight the occasion, there are a series of events taking place starting on May 6th.” A Government spokesperson said, “The public is reminded that on May 8, 2023, there is a public holiday in recognition of the Coronation of... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Friday April 28

Friday, April 28 is expected to see plenty of sunshine, turning cloudier later, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 61%. Sunrise will be at 6.35am and sunset will be at 7.57pm. High tide will be at... Read more of this article

No Dog Walking At Gardens During Ag Show

The Department of Parks is “informing the public that due to the Ag Show, dog walking will be prohibited at the Botanical Gardens from April 27th to 29th.” A Government spokesperson said, “The public should also advised that the due to the event, the Department of Parks will be closed during this period. The Department thanks the public... Read more of this article

BMU Code To Be Added Back In Passports

The UK Government has confirmed that “work will shortly commence to return the Bermuda specific BMU code to Bermudian British Overseas Territory Citizen passports in 2024.” A spokesperson said, “This follows the establishment last year of a UK/Bermuda Working Group and successful discussions with a range of stakeholders in that forum. “Further... Read more of this article

Five Burglaries At Separate Service Stations

Detectives are “currently investigating five reported burglaries at separate service stations in various locations” and said that “bulk items like cigarettes appear to be the main items removed.” A police spokesperson said, “All reported incidents occurred in the pre-dawn hours of Saturday, 22nd April, Sunday, 23rd April, Tuesday,... Read more of this article

Video: April 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Peppercorn Ceremony in St George’s, Chris Maybury on Fairmont Southampton SDO, retail sales decreased 0.2% in January 2023, Bermuda Senior Golfers donates $5,000 to PALS, Suzanne Williams-Charles to speak on panel in Paris, ‘Amber’s Wings’ in memory of Amber Bridges, bike groups raise money for Russ Ford and BELCO scholarships deadline is on... Read more of this article

Williams-Charles To Speak On Panel In Paris

Suzanne Williams-Charles, the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers’ [ABIR] Director of Policy and Regulation, will be a featured panellist at the 13th Insurance Europe International Conference in Paris this June. A spokesperson said, “Representing Bermuda’s leading insurers and reinsurers, Ms Williams-Charles will speak about ABIR members’... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Thursday April 27

Thursday, April 27 is expected to see sunny periods with a couple of showers around, with the high to be near 22°C/71°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be north. The relative humidity is expected to be near 67%. Sunrise will be at 6.36am and sunset will be at 7.57pm. High tide will... Read more of this article

Saltus To Adopt BC Curriculum For 2024-25

Today, Saltus Grammar School announced that it will “transition to the internationally recognised British Columbia [BC, Canada] curriculum for the 2024-25 school year.” Gil Tucker, Board Chair of Saltus Grammar School, commented, “In our continued efforts to provide a world-class curriculum that meets the needs of 21st-century learners,... Read more of this article

Video: Peppercorn Ceremony In St George’s

Following a tradition that began over 200 years ago, the annual Peppercorn Ceremony is taking place in St George’s this morning [April 26] and you can tune in and watch live below. The King’s Square ceremony requires the Governor to accept the annual peppercorn ‘rent’ paid by Freemasons for use of the State House. The State House was built in... Read more of this article