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Wallpaper Wednesday: Roses With Bermuda Flag
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a digital drawing of roses with soft Bermuda flag accents. The design 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 both... Read more of this article
Tree Blocks Road In Botanical Gardens
The Department of Parks advised the public of a “temporary road obstruction within the Botanical Gardens,” noting that a ”large tree, located near Camden House, suddenly snapped, blocking the roadway within the Botanical Gardens.” A spokesperson said, “A Department of Parks crew is working expeditiously to clear the obstruction... Read more of this article
Ministry Issues Tree Trimming Advisory
Noting that we are in hurricane season, the Ministry of Public Works said they are “issuing a timely tree trimming reminder for residents” as “it is aware of the current overgrowth of vegetation and tree branches, which have encroached into the island’s sidewalks and roadways.” A Ministry spokesperson said, “While the Ministry... Read more of this article
Photos/Video/360: Gladys Morrell Nature Reserve
Take a ‘virtual visit’ to a nature reserve named after one of Bermuda’s National Heroes with the video, photos and 360° panoramas below providing a visual journey of the Gladys Morrell Nature Reserve in Sandys. When announcing her as a National Hero back in 2015, the Government said, “Many will remember Gladys Morrell as one... Read more of this article
Arboriculture & Horticulture Trainees Commended
“I commend the dedication and commitment shown by the participants in acquiring these valuable skills,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch, following last week’s arboriculture and horticulture training course at the Botanical Gardens. A Government spokesperson said, “The Skills Development Programme [SDP] organised... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Holy Trinity Church Festival
Holy Trinity Church in Hamilton Parish is celebrating their 400th anniversary by hosting a Flower and Music Festival this weekend, with the Gombeys attending the Grand Opening to help mark the historic celebrations. A spokesperson said, “Holy Trinity Church in Hamilton Parish continues its 400th Anniversary celebrations with a bumper Flower and Music... Read more of this article
Students Partner With BZS To Build Micro Forest
Somersfield Academy MYP students partnered with BZS to build a Bermuda Micro Forest Project on their campus in Devonshire. A spokesperson said, “This project was spearheaded by M3 students, Zoë Mir, Adriana DeCouto, and Aura Doran. Under the guidance of MYP Community Project Coordinator, Ria Swan, and Science Teacher Natalia Frith, the students... Read more of this article
Minister: Mangrove Cutting Was ‘Unacceptable’
“The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is “currently investigating a major incident on the property of an exclusive private club, which has significantly impacted a large stand of protected mangroves,” Minister Walter Roban said, adding that a group of healthy mature red mangroves “which were 30-40 foot high,... Read more of this article
City Advised To Remove 176-Year-Old Tree
A Tree Assessment Report recommended removing a 176-year-old tree as as any efforts to save the tree “would only serve to prolong its inevitable fate and it would remain a safety issue to the public as well as the surrounding buildings,” the City said. A spokesperson said, “As a result of the incident involving a large branch falling... Read more of this article
Photos: Floral Art Helps Mark King’s Coronation
To commemorate the coronation of King Charles III, floral artist Nicky Gurret created a floral arrangement at the Anglican Cathedral, with the artistic creation including a crown made of flowers. The work of art was placed in the steps in advance of the Service of Thanksgiving, which was held on Sunday afternoon. The coronation of King Charles III... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Emoji With Headdress
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an emoji sporting a Bermudiana headdress, with Bermudiana flowers completing the background. The design 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... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & 360: Easter Lilies At Farm
Pacheco & Sons farm was one of several locations growing Easter Lilies this year, creating a beautiful scene in advance of the holiday. While the island no longer exports the flowers in bulk, it was once said Bermuda was known as “The Easter Isle” for a million good reasons — that was the estimated size of the island’s annual crop of lilies when... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Plein Air Paints Easter Lilies
The Bermuda Plein Air Group visited Pacheco Farms at Locust Hall in Devonshire and painted Easter lilies before they were picked. A spokesperson said, “It all started with driving by Pacheco Farms at Locust Hall in Devonshire and watching the Easter lilies in the field right by the road. It was becoming apparent that these lilies were going to... Read more of this article
