Author Archive: Bernews6

Photos: Royal Bermuda Regiment Recruit Camp

The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s newest members have entered their second week of recruit camp. The 19 rookie soldiers left Warwick Camp for fieldcraft lessons and a night under canvas in Exercise First Encounter at Hog Bay Park in Sandys on Monday and Tuesday. “Private Leslie Tucker, of Warwick, relished the experience – even though the troops got... Read more of this article

30 Students Complete Mirrors SuperCamp

“During the school break last week, 30 middle school students successfully completed the Mirrors Programme’s 5-day interactive SuperCamp Junior Forum, which blended critical aspects of physical, personal, and academic learning,” said the Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert. “SuperCamp blends these critical aspects... Read more of this article

30 Minute Video: February 23 ZBM Evening News

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Friday February 24

Friday, February 24 is expected to see sunny breaks with a few light showers passing through area, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 91%. Sunrise will be at 6.52am and sunset will be at 6.12pm.... Read more of this article

BHA Thank Minister Hayward & Immigration Dept

The Bermuda Hotel Association has thanked the Minister and Department of Immigration for their “timely processing and approval of the annual work permit renewal submissions A spokesperson said, “The Board of Directors and Members of the Bermuda Hotel Association wish to publicly acknowledge and to thank the Minister of Economy and Labour,... Read more of this article

Video: Randy, Ellen-Kate & Robert Horton

Three of island’s most well known and accomplished siblings — Randy Horton, Ellen-Kate Horton, and Robert Horton — will be joining Bernews at 6.00pm this evening [Feb 23] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The trio, along with Bermuda College President Dr. Duranda Greene who was a BNV guest earlier this... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Roban & Minister Darrell

[Updated] Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban and Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell are holding a joint press conference this afternoon [Feb 23] to “discuss their Ministry’s budget initiatives.” You can watch the live video below and view all our coverage of the 2023 Budget here. Update: The live broadcast... Read more of this article

Video: February 23 Bernews Morning Newsflash

Anthony Davis pleads guilty to the murder of Morissa Moniz, Island records another Covid related death, police confirm death of 50-year-old man, BNV this evening with Randy, Ellen-Kate & Robert Horton, Dr Chris Fosker earns UTDRO Alumni Award, road sobriety checkpoints tonight and Bloomberg TV to film a segment on Bermuda are some of the stories... Read more of this article

Health Minister: $155M In Funding For Hospital

The budget for the 2023/2024 financial year includes $155,158,762 in funding for the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking at today’s [Feb 22] press conference, Minister Wilson said, “The budget of one hundred and ninety-nine million, two hundred and forty thousand, one... Read more of this article

Warren Jones To Retire As Polaris CEO

The Board of Directors of Polaris Holding Company Ltd announced the “scheduled retirement of its Chief Executive Officer, Warren Jones, in October 2023, following nearly a decade of service” and said they ”salute Warren for his nine years of impeccable leadership at Polaris.” A spokesperson said, “Polaris has been a Bermuda... Read more of this article

Conyers Joins BSX As Trading Member

Conyers announced that “following the recent admission of Conyers Securities [Bermuda] Limited as a trading member of the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Conyers has expanded its Bermuda corporate services to include BSX listing sponsorship.” “We have enjoyed working with the BSX as legal counsel to BSX issuers. We look forward to our new... Read more of this article