Archive for May, 2017
May 2017: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Aiming to help our readers wake up to a taste of the island each day while also showcasing Bermuda’s beauty, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletter, social media and app every morning. Always popular, May’s top photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions on social media and a combined reach into the hundreds of... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday June 1
Thursday, June 1 is expected to be mainly cloudy, with the high to be near 26°C/78°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 6.12am and sunset will be at 8.21pm. High tide will be at 2.39am and 3.21pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Photos: AC Racing Postponed, Ladies Day Held
[Updated with video] Mother Nature interrupted today’s [May 31] America’s Cup racing plans, with racing postponed due to the light winds, however the ‘Ladies Day’ events went ahead as scheduled on land. The America’s Cup Event Authority [ACEA] and America’s Cup Race Management [ACRM] confirmed that the four scheduled Round... Read more of this article
Francis Patton Gives Back To The Community
Yesterday [May 30], Francis Patton Primary School held a community service project, during which they gave out free bread to members of the community driving by. Brendal Pitcher, a P1 teacher at the school says that this project is a part of the school’s “Leader in Me” program. “We are Bermuda’s first ‘Leader In Me’... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘Politics Must Be Taken Out Of Education’
“The statement by Education Minister Cole Simons reinforces our belief that politics must be taken out of education,” the PLP said today, adding that “backbiting, petty squabbling and name calling may impress some, but most Bermudians want solutions and not excuses.” The PLP said, “Despite this, the OBA seems more interested... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: May 31 ZBM Evening News
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 Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
First Responders Trained To Treat Jellyfish Stings
A local expert in treating jellyfish stings, and in particular those of the Portuguese-Man-of-War variety, provided training to some first responders this month. Bermuda Hospitals Board’s [BHB] Dr David Wakely trained more than 20 Marine Police officers and Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers in the best way to treat burns and stings caused by Portuguese-Man-of-War. A... Read more of this article
Harbour Nights Will Take Place Tomorrow
[Updated] There will be no Harbour Nights tonight [May 31], with the event set to take place tomorrow [June 1] instead. The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce said, “Please be advised that there will be no Harbour Nights tonight, it will take place on Thursday, June 1 instead.” Update 4.40pm: A Chamber of Commerce spokesperson said, “Harbour... Read more of this article
Premier: Some COI Recommendations Approved
Premier Michael Dunkley provided an update on the first tranche of recommendations — made by the Commission of Inquiry — that they are “moving forward with to build more effective working relationships between Government ministers and senior civil servants, to improve transparency and to safeguard against conflicts of interest.” Recommendations... Read more of this article
SPCA Launching Fireworks Notification Emails
The Bermuda SPCA is launching a new initiative aimed at providing a warning system for pet owners whose animals are frightened and prone to escaping in panic during fireworks displays. Michele Lawrence, SPCA Shelter Chairman: “The noise of fireworks can be incredibly traumatic for some pets, especially dogs. After almost every fireworks display we... Read more of this article
Rowing Club Completes Postponed End-to-End
On May 20th, the Bermuda Rowing Club End-to-End Team were finally able to complete the XL Catlin End-to-End rowing route after having to postpone from the original date due to rough seas. The route from White’s Island to Dockyard was approximately 14 km and the seas were “flat calm.” The main event of End-to-End’s 30th anniversary... Read more of this article
Red Shield Thank You Celebration On June 1st
The Salvation Army is holding a Red Shield Thank You Celebration on June 1st at City Hall. The Divisional Band will be marching through Hamilton, and arriving at City Hall at noon. The Salvation Army said, “A short celebration program, chaired by our Divisional Commander Major Frank Pittman, will be held on the steps of City Hall, with the Governor... Read more of this article
