Archive for July, 2018
Mitchell Finishes 21st In CAC Road Race
Bermuda’s Nicole Mitchell competed in the Women’s Road Race Cycling in Colombia as part of the CAC Games. Mitchell, who started in a field of 41 riders crossed the line 21st clocking a time of 2:31.47. Teneil Campbell from Trinidad won the event, Yudelmis Dominguez from Cuba was second, and Lizbeth Salazar from Mexico placed third. Related... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend was marred with violence as a shooting on Court Street resulted in the death of 30-year-old Taylor Grier while another man was injured. In addition, this year’s Cup Match teams were announced, Bermuda’s athletes continued competing in the CAC Games in Colombia, Aries Sports Center hosted their ‘celebrity boxing’... Read more of this article
Unresolved Trauma From Childhood Experiences
Thee Family Centre will be hosting a two-day conference title “Adverse Childhood Experiences: Awareness & A Call to Action” on October 11th and 12th, 2018 at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. A spokesperson said, “Family Centre has been at the forefront of advocating for the issues facing children and families since its inception.... Read more of this article
Will Your Business Be Open During Cup Match?
With the Cup Match holiday set to take place on Thursday and Friday, many businesses will be closed, leaving potential customers unsure as to what’s open and what’s not over the two days, so Bernews plans to compile a list of companies that will be open and would appreciate assistance with gathering the information. If you have a business that will... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday July 30
Monday, July 30 is expected to partly cloudy, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6:32am and sunset will be at 8:18pm. High tide will be at 11:05am and 11:22pm, while low tide will be... Read more of this article
Cup Match Holiday Parks & Beaches Advisory
The Parks Department issued an advisory for those who plan on camping or picnicking in public parks and beaches over the Cup Match holiday, and also provided specific information pertaining to Horseshoe Bay Beach. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks shared the following reminders for those who plan on camping or picnicking in the public... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘Becoming A Tax & Spend Government’
“A new tax passed by Government is backdated to April 1 and will leave people facing a potentially huge bill,” the One Bermuda Alliance said, adding that this is “fast becoming a tax and spend Government.” Senator Justin Mathias, the Chair of the OBA, said that Government passed the Payroll Tax Amendment Act which “allows... Read more of this article
Video: SCC ‘Road 2 Cup Match’ Episode 2
As the much anticipated Cup Match holiday approaches, Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] is releasing a video series titled ‘Road 2 Cup Match’ that showcases the work that goes into ensuring that the event is a success, both on and off the field. Hosted by Tennielle and Shawn, the videos aim to provide a behind the scenes look at the lead up to the big... Read more of this article
Bermuda Softball League Action Continues
Sea Venture Mini Me’s wrapped up softball‘s Corporate Division with a doubleheader sweep of PWC. Mini Me’s took the first game 11-7 and the second 7-0. Also, in the Corporate Division, Butterfield & Vallis Sliders beat Athene Warriors 12-7. Aaron Bloom and Carl Brown were both 2-3 for Sliders while their teammates Ryan Outerbridge... Read more of this article
Leverock Scores Century For Clifton In UK
Kamau Leverock was making his Derbyshire County Cricket League Division One debut for Clifton Cricket Club at the Chapel Lane Ground in England. Leverock started with a bang against Lullington Park CC, but the rain in the end was the winner. Clifton won the toss and elected to bat, Leverock would open the inning and after 38 overs they were 271/3 when... Read more of this article
Ministry Updates On Ciguatera Fish Poisoning
Officials provided an update on the most recent outbreak of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning [CFP], saying that between 29th June and 17th July, they received 13 reports of CFP, and the “fishes implicated in this outbreak were large Amberjacks and Barracuda.” The statement said, “The Ministry of Health and the Department of Environment and... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Cup Match Trial At St. George’s
Leading up to the selecting of a team last night, St. George’s Cricket Club held their Cup Match Trial on Saturday [July 28] at the Wellington Oval with prospective players taking to the field. The 13-minute live video replay is below: Selectors at the Somerset Cricket Club and St. George’s Cricket Club met last night after their respective Trial... Read more of this article
