Author Archive: Bernews6

Barnes Claims Two More Local Karting Titles

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes continued his local dominance after wrapping up the Bermuda Karting Club [BKC] season with two more championships at the Southside Raceway in St David’s at the weekend. Barnes won the Shifter and L206 Senior classes to increase his title wins to 21 – more than any other local driver in history. The 38-year-old,... Read more of this article

Video: April 19th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Locksley Cummings sentenced to 35 years, OBA & Government on $180,000 consultant contract, Bermuda image from space 14 years ago, Neletha Butterfield releases Earth Day Expressions, immersive learning ‘Climate Classroom’, Bermuda defeat Anguilla in women’s football, Aeziah Divine developing skills in Spanish race series, “Spring Into The... Read more of this article

OBA & Govt On $180K Consultant Contract

“The public deserves to know why Christopher Warner has been given a contract worth almost $180,000 without having to go through the mandated steps required,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said, while the Government said “the consultant was engaged in keeping with all processes and procedures” as it “is a process that differs... Read more of this article

“Spring Into The City” Makes Its Return

The City of Hamilton will be hosting an array of free lunchtime activities, offerings and giveaways at the ‘Spring into the City’ 5-day event. A spokesperson said, “Blooms are back, brighter days are here, and the whales have been plentiful. Spring has sprung and the City of Hamilton is once again hosting an array of free lunchtime activities,... Read more of this article

Joshua Rosenberg To Speak At Climate Summit

The keynote address at the second annual Bermuda Climate Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], in partnership with KBRA, will be given by Joshua Rosenberg, Chief Risk Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of New York on June 27. A spokesperson said, “The theme of this year’s event is ‘Bermuda – Climate Central’ and... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Wednesday April 19

Wednesday, April 19 is expected to be cloudy, wet at times with the chance of thunder, drier later, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 18°C/65°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 88%. Sunrise will be at 6.45am and sunset will be at 7.51pm.... Read more of this article

Ministry: 23 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday

The Ministry released the list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [April 18], with the list indicating that there are twenty-three bus runs cancelled today. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 3 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 3 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry:... Read more of this article

Video: April 18th Bernews Morning Newsflash

“Persons on motorcycles failing to stop”, OBA suggests Government present SDO in Parliament, Government urge people to follow proper procedure, Hamilton Princess donates $3,000 to WRC, DigiRoo to hold official retail launch event, Government advisory on Covid-19 vaccination certificate, Nancy Anne Miller releases ‘Pink Typewriter’ and BZS &... Read more of this article

British Reality TV Star Shares Bermuda Photos

British reality TV star Montana Brown recently shared photos taken in Bermuda to her 1.2 million Instagram followers, with Ms Brown and her now fiancée celebrating their babymoon in the island. An AOL story said, “Former Love Island contestant Montana Brown has announced her engagement to Mark O’Connor. The 27-year-old reality TV star, who took... Read more of this article

Govt Urge People To Follow Proper Procedure

The Ministry of Home Affairs said they “encourage the public to follow the proper procedure for submitting objections to ensure their comments reach the appropriate authorities and contribute to the final decision.” A Government spokesperson said, “In light of the rising public interest involving Special Development Orders [SDOs], the... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Tuesday April 18

Tuesday, April 18 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud with a few showers developing late night, with the high to be near 24°C/75°F and the low to be near 19°C/67°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 80%. Sunrise will be at 6.46am and sunset will be at 7.50pm.... Read more of this article

Concacaf Launch ‘Bigger Game, Social Strategy’

Concacaf, the Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football, officially launched Concacaf’s Bigger Game, a social impact strategy. A spokesperson said, “Today, ahead of the 2023 Gold Cup Draw, Concacaf, the Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football, officially launched Concacaf’s... Read more of this article