Author Archive: Bernews3

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

Photos & Video: BIOS Hold Open House

The ASU Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] program hosted an open house on June 8 at their Ferry Reach campus to celebrate World Ocean Day, inviting the public to explore their ocean science facilities and participate in talks highlighting their programs. Related Stories BIOS To Test New Oceanographic... Read more of this article

Butterfield Offering Free Financial Class

Butterfield is offering a free money management and financial literacy class next month for full-time college and university students between the ages of 18 and 30. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield 101 Money Management Programme will be held on Thursday, 18 July, from 5:30pm at Butterfield’s Head Office on Front Street. Retail banking professionals... Read more of this article

Noire Theatre To Host Youth Programme

The Noire Youth Theatre Company will host a programme for youth titled ‘What’s My World’ at the Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] on Church Street from July 1 to August 23. The programme will focus on storytelling, improvisation, directing, video production, hair and make-up, and more. Teaching the various aspects of theatre will be Patricia... Read more of this article

Live Updates: Bermuda vs Honduras Football

[Updating] Bermuda is taking on Honduras this evening [June 9] in Concacaf football action at the Flora Duffy Stadium. The match follows Bermuda tying Antigua and Barbuda 1-1 on Wednesday [June 6]. There are generally rules and regulations about live streaming international football matches, so we will not have video, however we will be doing live updates... Read more of this article

Column: Bermuda’s Royal Naval Tanks, Part 4

[Column written by Dr Edward Harris] In the first part of this series on the Royal Naval Tanks at St. George’s Island, Bermuda, the earliest [1803] published image of the watering facility for British warships was presented and then discussed in part two. In part three, the identities of the warships in the 1803 picture are considered and the 1808... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday June 9 “Good News” Spotlight

News that Yushae DeSilva-Andrade qualified for the Paralympic Games in Paris, Shiona Turini earned the Diamonds Do Good’s ‘Diamond Influence Award,’ firefighters raised $750 for PALS, and the Botanist café launched in the Botanical Gardens were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news, PwC Bermuda... Read more of this article

Column: Myron On Leadership, Ethics & More

[Opinion column written by Martha Harris Myron] Is ethical leadership an illusion? The recent Bermuda PATI release of information regarding the finance operations of a non-performing Bermuda government guarantee-backed commission is disturbing. The responsibility of government leadership is to report to the truth in all financial matters to the very... Read more of this article

Police Confirm: Female Dies After Shooting

[Updated] A female has died following a shooting, the police have confirmed, A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, police and other first responders were dispatched to a residence on South Terrace, Pembroke following a report of a female having been found with a gunshot wound. “Upon their arrival, officers... Read more of this article

BEST On Government Environmental Stance

[Updated] The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] says that “Government’s stance on the environment seems to be that it is more of a nuisance to be managed, rather than a precious resource to be stewarded.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda is at a crossroads when it comes to protecting our environment for our future... Read more of this article