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| 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 […] |
| Tuesday, August 9 is expected to see bright and sunny, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be light and variable. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 6.38am and sunset will […] |
| The BELCO cashiers and the Aircare Parts Department will open late on of Tuesday [Aug 9] “due to a Company meeting,” both businesses announced today. BELCO A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] has announced that the BELCO Cashiers located in the lobby of the Company’s head office at 27 Serpentine Road will […] |
| The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] has issued a public statement to caution BELCO for what they said was “misleading the public”, with the RA alleging that BELCO has made “concerted” efforts to misinform. A spokesperson said, “In response to public outcries regarding ongoing soot emissions in the local community, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [‘the RA’] […] |
| Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr Ernest Peets recently visited Smith’s Island in St George’s where archaeological and historical research is being conducted A Government spokesperson said, “Ongoing archaeological and historical research into Bermuda’s history on Smith’s Island is being conducted Dr. Michael Jarvis and archaeology students from the University of Rochester in New York […] |
| With the 2022 Cup Match holiday now behind us, our dedicated Cup Match website – BernewsCupMatch.com – has been updated with coverage of a range of festivities which includes over 1,000 photos, videos and 360° panoramas spanning the various events such as the motorcades, music concerts, parties, art displays, festive decorations, the cricket match and more. The […] |
| The National Sports Centre said they “will commence work on the third phase of its renewable energy project which is expected to produce 20% savings on utility costs to the facility.” A spokesperson said, “Phase one, which has been completed, involved the installation of a new energy efficient heating/cooling system to regulate temperatures in the […] |
| [Written by Stephen Wright] The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham might be Bermuda’s best-ever collective showing at a major multi-sport event. It began ten days ago when Flora Duffy stormed to the gold medal in the individual triathlon at Sutton Park and finished with Jah-Nhai Perinchief emerging as the island’s next sporting superstar after clinching bronze in […] |
| Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Mia Fishel, Keziah Martin, Willie Clemons, Reggie Lambe, Zeiko Lewis, Quinaceo Hunt, Roger Lee, and Ayleal Dill were recently in action, with both Reggie Lambe and Ayleal Dill scoring for their teams. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammates tasted defeat in their first home outing […] |
| Two small oil sheen incidents were reported last week, including one in St. George’s Harbour and another in Dockyard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “On Friday 5th August, 11:20am, a light oil sheen in St. George’s Harbour was reported and found to originate from construction work at Ordnance Island. On investigation it was […] |
| A fine all-round display by Delray Rawlins, who followed a thunderous innings of 91 off just 62 balls with figures of three for 50, saw Sussex to victory over Gloucestershire by 51 runs in the Royal London Cup at Hove. The Sussex innings was dominated by Rawlins, and two more half-centuries by Chet Pujara [63] […] |
The Department of Health and the Grow.Eat.Save Programme has partnered with the Ministry of Public Works and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to launch an initiative to encourage residents and organisations to start their own gardens to help address food insecurity and promote healthier living.
To that end, the partnership has unveiled the Bermuda Parish Garden Competition 2022 with the theme ‘Let’s grow together.’ The categories are School Garden, Community Garden, Non-Traditional Garden, Small Garden and Large Garden.
| The Department of Health and the ‘Grow.Eat.Save Programme’ has partnered with the Ministry of Public Works and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to “launch an initiative to encourage residents and organisations to start their own gardens to help address food insecurity and promote healthier living.” A Government spokesperson said, “To that end, the partnership […] |
| Bermuda took on Cuba in a promotion battle as the Davis Cup by Ratuken Group 4 Competition qualification leg came to an end at the National Racquet Center in Trinidad, making a successful showing to earn a promotion. The Bermuda team of Gavin Manders, James Finnigan, Trey Mallory, and Tariq Simons took to the court […] |
| The Orange Route ferry service will be suspended effective Monday [Aug 8]. while the Department “installs the bow loading ramp at Hunters Wharf, St. George’s.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services advises the public that ferry service is suspended on the Orange, St. George’s Route, effective Monday, 8 August. The Department will […] |
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| Monday, August 8 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 31°C/88°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6:38am and sunset will be at 8:10pm. […] |
| OUTBermuda announced the plans for this year’s Bermuda Pride events — which this year have a theme of “Love & Live” — with the Pride Parade to take place on August 27th, while other events include a forum, beach party and more. A spokesperson said, “OUTBermuda, Bermuda’s only LGBTQ+ focused charity, is excited to bring Bermuda […] |
| The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] is advising “that it will conduct an emergency driving instruction on the roads during the weeks of 8 August and 15 August.” A spokesperson said, “The public should be aware that during instruction, the increased use of sirens may cause a degree of concern or distress, for which […] |
| Bermuda’s final day of competition at the 2022 Commonwealth Games concluded in impressive fashion, as following the track & field medal win, the island’s cyclists all made a strong showings in the road race this morning [Aug 7] in Birmingham. All three Bermuda cyclists finished the race, which by itself is no small feat considering […] |