Author Archive: Bernews6
Police Confirm Death Of 50-Year-Old Man
The police have now confirmed the death of a 50-year-old man. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023, police and other first responders were dispatched to a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a taxi and a motorcycle on South Road, Warwick, near the junction with Tribe Road number two. “The... Read more of this article
Island Records Another Covid Related Death
The Bermuda Government has released the latest Covid-19 figures, with the island recording another coronavirus-related death, bringing the total to 160 since the pandemic began in 2020. There are now 7 known active cases, with one of the 7 people in hospital, and a total of 18,799 cases recorded overall since 2020. You can find more information on... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday February 23
Thursday, February 23 is expected to see mostly sunny skies with some thin high cloud at times, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 19°C/66°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6.53am and sunset will be at 6.11pm. High... Read more of this article
Court: 38-Year-Old Man Pleads Guilty To Murder
A 38-year-old man appeared in the Supreme Court today [Feb 22], where he pleaded guilty to murder. Anthony Davis admitted to killing 28-year-old Morissa Moniz in November 2021. Puisne Judge Shade Subair-Williams set a sentencing date of March 27th and Davis will remain in custody. The police previously said that Ms Moniz was “found in an unresponsive... Read more of this article
UK Parliament: Q&A On Spy Balloons & Airspace
“The UK has a credible cross-domain, multi-layered capability to counter any threat to UK airspace,” the British Minister for the Armed Forces said in response to a question about the UK’s ability to handle spy balloons which enter the UK or Overseas Territories airspace. During the British Parliament’s session yesterday [Feb 21] , Shadow... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Wilson & Minister Furbert
[Updated] Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert are holding a joint press conference this afternoon [Feb 22] to “discuss their Ministry’s budget initiatives.” You can watch the video below and view all our coverage of the 2023 Budget here. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update... Read more of this article
Video: February 22 Bernews Morning Newsflash
Arnold Astwood dies following collision and a 51-year-old man has been arrested, ICO do not agree with plans for a PATI fee, meeting held to discuss the growing number of canine-related incidents, $400,000 for solar panels on Government buildings, BNT ‘Built Heritage’ Calendar Photo Contest, Conor White wins Valley of the Sun race, Aliana King... Read more of this article
Video: Group On Malcolm X, Change & More
[Join statement from a number of people] We, the undersigned, wish to leverage the opportunity of the anniversary of the assassination of Al Hajj Malik Shabazz – Malcolm X – to encourage our young people who are caught up in the cycle of violence in our Island, to lay down their weapons. We urge this with a deep sense of love for each one in the... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: February 21 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 Wednesday February 22
Wednesday, February 22 is expected to see plenty of sunshine developing after an early shower, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 6.55am and sunset will be at 6.10pm. High tide... Read more of this article
Pals 35th Annual Walk Set For Sunday
A record number of participants will take part in Pals 35th Annual Walk on Sunday [February 26]. More than 650 people have already registered for the annual fundraiser for the charity, with money going towards medical care, equipment and supplies for cancer patients in Bermuda. Colleen English De Grilla, Pals executive director, told Bernews: “This... Read more of this article
Meeting To Discuss Managing Canines & Safety
“I am committed to addressing the growing number of canine-related incidents, especially those involving pitbull breeds,” said Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, following a recent meeting — where they estimated that “there could be as many as 2000 illegal pitbulls in Bermuda”– with canine and animal stakeholders... Read more of this article
