Author Archive: Bernews3

Scott Barnes Happy With Two Podiums

[Written by Stephen Wright] Karting driver Scott Barnes enjoyed a “double podium” weekend in the Skusa Pro Tour Spring Nationals at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati in Ohio at the weekend. The Bermudian, who competes in the Shifter Masters class, entered rounds three and four of the series leading the standings after a successful Winter... Read more of this article

Bermuda Celebrates National Heroes Day

Bermuda is celebrating National Heroes Day today, honouring eight distinguished Bermudians. A Government spokesperson said, “This year, Bermuda observes National Heroes Day on Monday, June 17th, 2024, in honour of eight trailblazing Bermudians who have made immense contributions to Bermuda. “The Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport,... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday June 16th “Good News” Spotlight

News that Jessica Lewis broke a record in the T53 100m, shattering the old record that has stood since 1997, SCARS held the ninth annual Kayak for Kids event, BFRS held a community engagement initiative aimed at educating and interacting with senior residents, and the Touch-A-Truck fundraiser event was held were all some of the positive news stories... Read more of this article

Minister Roban On Ocean Conservation Efforts

Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban commemorated World Oceans Day and Bermuda’s achievements in ocean conservatism in the House of Assembly om Friday. Minister Roban said, “I rise today to acknowledge and commemorate World Oceans Day, which we celebrated on June 8th. This global observance serves as an important reminder of the vital role... Read more of this article

David Kneisler Releases New Book

Bermudian David Kneisler and Stefan Lukjanczuk have teamed up to release their first urban fantasy book titled Darien Shockra and The Bermuda Triangle – Part 1. The promo for the book, which will be released on June 20, reads: “Heroes that protect the Universe are merely myths and legends … as is the Bermuda Triangle. “The balance of good... Read more of this article

Review: Dale Butler’s ‘Fun Murder Mystery’ Play

[Written by Peggy Burns] Holistic therapy is what I needed and received when I attended the Play, a fun murder mystery set in a rest home full of quirky ageing musicians, which ran from 7th to 9th June, 2024 at the historic Leopards Club International Bermuda, 12 Brunswick Street, Hamilton HM 10. The production’s run was sold out. The Play was written... Read more of this article

Minister Hayward Attending Events In Bahamas

The Minister of Economy and Labour, Jason Hayward, is attending the third Afri-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum and the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings, a joint conference hosted by the African Export-Import Bank in Nassau, The Bahamas from June 12-14. A Government spokesperson said, “This is the first time that Afreximbank’s Annual Meetings... Read more of this article

Entertainment Union Mourns Loss Of Tony Bari

The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] has extended its condolences to the family of longtime member and musician Tony Bari, who passed away recently. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Entertainment Union extends our sincere condolences to the family of the late Bro. Tony Bari. We are deeply saddened by his loss. “Bro. Tony Bari was a longtime... Read more of this article

Parliament Order Of Business For June 14

The House of Assembly will be in session today [June 14] and statements listed on the Order Paper include Government Online Payment Portal, World Oceans Day 2024, Graduation of Bermudian Power Engineering Students under the Tynes Bay Training Programme, Bermuda College President, BIOS/ASU Scholarship Program, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service-Firefighter... Read more of this article

Minister Weeks Urges Safety During Holiday

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks is encouraging the public to ensure safety and responsibility during the National Heroes Day weekend. A Government spokesperson said, “As Bermuda approaches the much-anticipated National Heroes Day weekend, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks wishes all residents and visitors a safe and enjoyable... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Friday June 14

Friday, June 14 is expected to see sunny periods, a chance of a shower or two, and a few showers overnight, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6.11am and sunset will be at... Read more of this article

BEST On Sargasso & UN High Seas Treaty

The Greenpeace International ship Arctic Sunrise visited Bermuda last month to campaign for ocean sanctuaries and the UN High Seas Treaty. A spokesperson said, “Last month, in May, the Greenpeace International ship, the Arctic Sunrise, was in Bermuda as part of a global tour to campaign for ocean sanctuaries and to call for countries to urgently... Read more of this article