Archive for July, 2019
Weather Forecast For Wednesday July 31
Wednesday, July 31 is expected to see sunshine and clouds mixed, 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 6.32am and sunset will be at 8.17pm. High tide will be at 8.34am and 9.03pm,... Read more of this article
Island Tour Centre Achieves NSSP Certification
The Island Tour Centre has become the latest business certified under the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s National Service Standard Programme [NSSP]. The Bermudian booking agency, which oversees more than 64 sightseeing tours, activities and charters from both its Albuoy’s Point, Hamilton and Dockyard facilities, joins 22 other companies now qualified... Read more of this article
Cup Match Holiday Ferry Schedule Advisory
The Department of Marine and Ports Services is advising that during the Cup Match holiday [Thursday August 1 - Friday August 2] the ferry service will run on the following schedule: Blue Route: Operating on the full weekday schedule between Hamilton and Dockyard. Orange Route: Operating on the weekday schedule between Dockyard and St. George’s; Published... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank Sponsors Bermuda Pride 2019
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [July 30] officially announced its sponsorship of Bermuda Pride 2019. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield is providing financial support to OUTBermuda for Bermuda Pride 2019, and will have a presence in the parade and at the community celebration in Victoria Park.” Michael Neff, Butterfield’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hospitals Cup Match Advisory
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] said they wish the public a happy and safe Cup Match weekend. “For minor but urgent illness and injuries, the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] in St David’s will be open as usual from 4pm to midnight on Thursday and Friday and from noon to midnight on Saturday and Sunday,” a spokesperson said. “For... Read more of this article
Advisory: Cup Match Parks & Beaches Guidelines
The Government issued reminders regarding the use of the public parks and beaches over the Cup Match holiday weekend. A Government spokesperson said, “With the Cup Match holiday upon us, the Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. David A. Burch is issuing the following reminders to the community regarding the guidelines for usage of the public parks... Read more of this article
Photos: Cup Match Reception At Camden
Yesterday evening [July 29], Premier David Burt — who was wearing red and blue — welcomed the St. George’s and Somerset Cup Match teams, coaches and guests to Camden for the annual Cup Match reception. Related Stories Photos & Scorecard: 2022 Cup Match Day One Photos: Ocean View Cup Match Tournament Photos & Video:... Read more of this article
Video: Cup Match Captains Desilva & Cann
[Updated with video] Bernews will be hosting a News & Views panel discussion at around noon on Tuesday [July 30] to discuss the upcoming Cup Match Cricket Classic, with Cup Match captains Jordan Desilva and Lionel Cann set to take part in the discussion. The much anticipated annual cricket match is set to take place this Thursday and Friday, and... Read more of this article
Training Course In Retail Management
The Department of Workforce Development in partnership with the Bermuda College/PACE are seeking interested individuals to participate in the upcoming training certification course in retail management. “The retail management training programme will run from late August to September and will include on-line and classroom study, inclusive of practical... Read more of this article
Football: BFA Announce Team For U15 Concacaf
The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the Boy’s U15 National team for the U15 Concacaf Championships in Bradenton, Florida. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association is pleased to announce the Boy’s U15 National team that will participate in the U15 Concacaf Championships at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. “Bermuda... Read more of this article
Minister DeSilva Attends Hotel Summit In Miami
Recently, the Minister of Tourism and Transport, Zane DeSilva returned from Miami after participating in the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers’ [NABHOOD] 23rd Annual International African American Hotel Ownership and Investment Summit and Trade Show, and the International Multicultural and Heritage Tourism Network’s... Read more of this article
Advisory: Road Closures For Bacchanal Run
The Ministry of Public Works wants to informed the public that road closures will be in effect in Devonshire and Pembroke for the 2019 Bacchanal Run. A Government spokesperson said, “This weekend the Ministry of Public Works is advising that road closures will be in effect in Devonshire and Pembroke parishes for the 2019 Bacchanal Run. “On Saturday... Read more of this article
