Archive for July, 2017
Advisory: Road Works Set For July 31 & August 1
The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public about upcoming road works that will take place on Monday, July 31st and Tuesday, August 1st. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to advise the public of the following upcoming road works: “On Monday 31st July & Tuesday 1st August 2017 there will be a possible... Read more of this article
Rouja Featured In CNN Travel Article & Video
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Custodian of Historic Wrecks, Dr. Philippe Rouja, has been featured this month in a CNN travel article and companion video titled ‘Charted Waters.’ In it, writer Alexander Rosen and his co-producer Joseph Coleman follow Dr. Rouja offshore and underwater to explore shipwreck sites in Bermuda’s waters. The... Read more of this article
Nurses “Taking It To The Streets” Today
The Community Nursing team will be “Taking it to the Streets” today [July 28] at Maximart at 42 Middle Road in Sandys from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Today, the Community Nursing team will be “Taking it to the Streets”, offering free blood sugar, blood pressure, weight monitoring and cardiac risk profile testing to those over... Read more of this article
Little Longtails Launch Baby Equipment Rental
With families traveling to Bermuda, whether for a first-time vacation or to visit family, there has been a need for access to good-quality baby equipment to rent while holidaying on the island. As mothers to five children between them, Linda Cook and Michelle Viera knew exactly what it is like to travel with children and found that having the essentials... Read more of this article
Bermudian Steven Douglas Joins BE Solar
Steven Douglas has joined the team at BE Solar as their dedicated Project & Procurement Manager. “Steven has vast experience and qualifications in the areas of construction and installation having worked in the elevator industry for over 13 years. He is a certified facility manager through BOMI International and has numerous other certifications,”... Read more of this article
Video: Bernews Morning Newsflash For July 28th
New “Welcoming Policy programme” introduced in Acute Care Wing units of KEMH, Premier David Burt’s press conference, entrepreneurs receive business tips, first concrete pour for new airport project, Somerset wins Mini Cup Match, and the Royal Bermuda Regiment welcomes both Somerset & St George’s are some of the stories in this morning’s... Read more of this article
Video: Heritage Productions’ Cup Match Awards
Heritage Productions hosted the 13th Annual Emancipation Cup Match Awards Dinner on Thursday night [July 27] at the St. George’s Cricket Club. The 2017 honourees from Somerset included Perry Maybury, Stevie Lightbourne, Andre Manders and Richard Basden. St George’s honourees included Clay Smith, Dean Minors, Dale Fox and Eugene Foggo. A special... Read more of this article
America’s Cup Holding “Public Sale” Today
The America’s Cup is hosting a public sale today [July 28] on Cross Island, with items available for sale including AC branded clothing, pictures, furniture, electrical items, appliances, homeware, lockers and more. A post on the official America’s Cup Bermuda social media page said, “America’s Cup Public Sale on Cross Island on... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Somerset Win Mini Cup Match
The Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation held the Annual Mini Cup Match yesterday [July 27] at the National Stadium North Field. Somerset retained the Cup after a draw due to rain, with the East Team in hot pursuit of the champions score. St. George’s Captains Juturi Burgess and Rakeem Wilson won the toss and sent Somerset in to bat, the West... Read more of this article
Kenny Leseur Wins Optimist Longest Drive
Kenny Leseur finished T32nd playing in the 2017 Optimist junior Golf Open Championships with a 3 day total of 234. Leseur who won the Longest Drive competition with a strike of 273 yards, recorded Rounds of 78, 77 and 79 in the Boys 12 – 13 Year Old Age Group. Related Stories Bermuda Golf Association Team Challenge Begins Mosquera Competes At Lehigh... Read more of this article
BDA CEO Meets With Minister Simmons
Following a meeting with the Minister of Economic Development & Tourism, the Bermuda Business Development Agency affirmed a “positive partnership in its work to support Bermuda-based companies and attract new business for economic growth.” BDA CEO Ross Webber sat down with Minister Jamahl Simmons and his Permanent Secretary Randy Rochester... Read more of this article
Terceira Begins Competing In Azelhof Belgium
Jillian Terceira began competing in the Azelhof International Horse jumping Event in Belgium. On Day One Terceira competed in Two Classes. Competing in the 1.40m CSI3* Table A Class, Terceira and Tamerino finished 7th. Terceira and Junior Van Het Costerveld finished the 1.30m CSI3* Table A Against the Clock Class in 22nd, the pair recorded a time of... Read more of this article
