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| The Mustang Survival Annapolis to Bermuda Race gets underway on Friday [June 3]. One of the longest ocean races on the East Coast of the United States, the 753-mile race, which started in 1979, combines inshore and offshore racing down the Chesapeake Bay, across the Gulfstream, and onto Bermuda. More than 600 yachts have participated […]
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| The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an emoji hugging a heart-shaped red Bermuda flag. The design is is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download […]
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| A study on dolphins, including several at Dolphin Quest Bermuda in Dockyard, has shown that the marine mammals can identify their friends by taste. Research has shown that bottlenose dolphins use their sense of taste to discern their friends’ urine from unrelated dolphins, according to an article in National Geographic. The article reads: “Study leader […]
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| During May 2022, Bernews posted hundreds of videos on our website, various social networks and on our dedicated video website Bernews.TV, and the most viewed video topic for the month was Bermuda Day, with the various Bermuda Day themed videos getting more than 150,000 views. In addition to the parade, other highly watched videos included […]
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| Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included Bermuda’s Somerset Bridge, Horseshoe Bay, Astwood Park, Bermuda’s south shore, John […]
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| The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 31] include trademark applications, notification of planning applications registered, traffic notice & notice of intended marriage. Trademark Applications Advertised Before Registration No. 44 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Trademark Applications Notice ID: GN0559/2022 Public Authorities / Department: Registry General Publication date: 31 May 2022 Document Upload: Adverts […]
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| Deputy Director of the Bermuda Weather Service Michelle Pitcher is joining Bernews this evening [May 31] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Ms Pitcher will be discussing the 2022 hurricane season — which officially starts tomorrow — with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] having predicted a likely […]
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As Heritage Month comes to an end, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets reflected on his visit to Tucker House and Globe Hotel Museum, which took place earlier this month (May).
The public will be aware that as part of his ongoing support of the island’s cultural institutions, Minister Peets has committed to engaging with those who oversee and manage these facilities.
~ EMO Executive will meet next week ~
The 2022 Hurricane Season starts tomorrow, June 1, and today the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks confirmed that the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) Executive will meet next week to assess Government’s hurricane readiness.
| The 2022 Hurricane Season starts tomorrow [June 1], and today the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks confirmed that the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] Executive will meet next week to assess Government’s hurricane readiness. Minister Weeks said, “This is a very familiar time of year for us. Hurricane Season runs from June 1st to November […]
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| GoToBermuda has claimed its first podium finish in the Seattle Pacific Challenge after finishing third in the latest stage of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. After an exceptionally close contest, with a nail-biting wait over the past few days for the final results, GoToBermuda finished behind Punta del Este in second and Ha […]
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| Government House is reflecting on the Queen’s visits to Bermuda over the past 70 years, posting a series of images online. Government House posted the photos online below, saying, “With two days until the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we remember the numerous visits to Bermuda over her 70 year reign. “Less than six months after her […]
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| The Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] is advising that later this evening [May 31] they “will be conducting a test fire of two 25-pounder Ceremonial Guns in preparation for the Queen’s Birthday Parade.” A spokesperson said, “As part of the process, residents in the Warwick Camp area can expect to hear two loud bangs between 6.30pm […]
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| Dale Eve, Dante Leverock, Nahki Wells, Reggie Lambe, and Willie Clemons are among the team members named as the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the selected squad for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches this June. A spokesperson said, “Following the Concacaf Draw, Bermuda was placed in Group B of League B with Haiti, Montserrat, […]
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| As Heritage Month comes to an end, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets reflected on his visit to Tucker House and Globe Hotel Museum, which took place earlier this month. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that as part of his ongoing support of the island’s cultural institutions, […]
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| The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 85-year-old George David Garland. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 85-year-old George David Garland. “He is described as a white male with short, grey hair. “Mr. Garland, who uses a walking stick, was last seen […]
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