Archive for July, 2019
New Regiment’s Patrol Boat Commissioned
The latest addition to the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s Boat Troop fleet was today christened at Warwick Camp. Governor John Rankin and Minister of National Security Wayne Caines were among the VIPs that helped commission 41 Juliet – a 27ft Boston Whaler Guardian class boat – into service. The refitted former Bermuda Police Service vessel will... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For July 31st 2019
The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 31] include notification of application for development plan and public notification Assent Certificate Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Public Notification Notice ID: GN0899/2019 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 31 July 2019 The Assent Of... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: July 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
Man Taken To KEMH After Incident At Lighthouse
A man climbed to the top of the lighthouse and threatened to jump off, and after assistance from the lighthouse keeper, a member of the public and police negotiators, the man came down “without incident” and was taken to hospital for medical assessment. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3pm Wednesday, July 31st police officers responded... Read more of this article
Photos: Cup Match Preparations In St. George’s
[Updated with video] After months of preparation and planning, St. George’s Cricket Club is conducting the final preparations for the much anticipated annual Cup Match Classic, which is set to get underway tomorrow [Aug 1]. St. George’s Cricket Club President Neil Paynter: Somerset’s team includes Captain Jordan DeSilva, Vice Captain Terryn... Read more of this article
St George’s Cup Match Trash Collection Schedule
The Corporation of St. George [CSG] said they would like to inform the public, whose trash is collected by the CSG, that Cup Match trash collection for businesses and residents is as follows: A spokesperson said, “There will be a trash collection for Businesses and Residents on Saturday, 3rd of August. We would like to remind you that all trash... Read more of this article
July 2019: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
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, on social media, and in our app seven days a week. Always popular, July’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Thursday August 1
Thursday, August 1 is expected to see intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6.33am and sunset will be at 8.17pm. High tide will be at 9.26am and... Read more of this article
Free Ferry Transportation Over Cup Match
The Bermuda Road Safety Council will provide a free Cup Match ferry transportation for the both days of the holiday. The ferry will leave Dockyard at 7.30am heading to St. George’s, and returning to Dockyard from St. George’s at 9.00pm. Related Stories Blue & Orange Ferry Routes Suspended Blue And Orange Ferry Services Suspended Ferry... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt’s Cup Match Message
[Premier David Burt's Cup Match message] Cup Match is my favourite Bermuda tradition. It is a celebration of our culture and one of the best occasions to experience our traditional cuisine, our creative fashion sense, true Bermudian hospitality and of course, two days of exciting cricket. My family and I always look forward to supporting our team and... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader’s Cup Match Message
[Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier's Cup Match message] It’s that time of the year again where the colors of Blue and Blue and Red and Blue can be found in every corner of Bermuda. Cup Match marks one of the most important dates in our history – Emancipation Day, and we should never forget that. We should always remember what Emancipation meant... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Commuters’ Cup Match Cheers
Waving flags and Cup Match cheers greeted motorists in the east end this morning [July 31] when children and staff from the St George’s Community Centre and Camp Paw Paw gathered to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Dressed in light blue and dark blue and waving flags, members of the St George’s Community Centre gathered at the round-a-bout leading... Read more of this article
