Archive for August, 2019

Video: Thousands Attend Inaugural Pride Parade

The streets of Hamilton were transformed into rivers of bright colours today [Aug 31] as thousands of people participated in the island’s first Pride Parade, filling the streets as they marched through. The summer clothes were as bright as the rainbow flags carried by some revellers as they followed a route which took them from Victoria Park along... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Sandcastle Competition

[Updated with video] The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition took place today [Aug 31] at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with a wide array of examples of sand art on display for spectators and sculptors alike to enjoy. A photo gallery is below, and we will update with the full results as available. Related Stories Photos... Read more of this article

Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For August 2019

Weather Forecast For Sunday September 1

Sunday, September 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 27°C/80°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 76%. Sunrise will be at 6.53am and sunset will be at 7.43pm. High tide will be at 10.46am... Read more of this article

Live Updates, Photos & Videos: Pride Parade

[Updating] Bermuda’s first ever Pride Parade and celebration is taking place today [Aug 31] under a theme of ‘We Belong’, with the day set to include a parade, live entertainment, food vendors and more. In describing the day’s plans, the official website states, “A community celebration will be held in Victoria Park on Saturday the 31st of... Read more of this article

Bermuda Cedar John Lennon Music Boxes

The song would soon become freighted with heartbreaking associations, of course. But when John Lennon wrote Grow Old With Me on the island in July, 1980 and played it over the phone to wife Yoko Ono in New York ["It was a musical postcard from Bermuda," he joked], tragedy still lay in the future. The song was simply a heart-baring declaration of love,... Read more of this article

Photo & Video Set I: Bermuda Pride Parade

Bermuda’s first ever Pride Parade and celebration is taking place today [Aug 31] under a theme of ‘We Belong,’ with large crowds of people taking part in the Parade. The day’s celebrations began at Victoria Park before the parade was held through the City of Hamilton from 11.00am through 12.30pm, with celebrations continuing in the park... Read more of this article

Photos & Videos: Celebrations At Victoria Park

[Updated] The inaugural Bermuda Pride Parade and celebration is taking place today [Aug 31] under a theme of ‘We Belong,’ with people gathering in Hamilton’s Victoria Park to get the days festivities underway. Following the morning gathering in Victoria Park, the parade was held through the City of Hamilton from 11.00am through 12.30pm,... Read more of this article

Video & Photo Set II: Labour Day Banquet

The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] hosted the 38th annual Labour Day Banquet last night [Aug 30] at the Fairmont Southampton. The event started with a cocktail party followed by a dinner where the keynote speaker was Dr. Michael Charles, General Secretary of the Bermuda Union of Teachers, and the annual Labour Day celebrations are set to continue... Read more of this article

Warwick Parish Council Bursary Recipients

The Warwick Parish Council has announced the recipients of the 2019 Warwick Parish Council Bursary Awards. A spokesperson said, “The Warwick Parish Council Educational Bursary is available to residents of Warwick Parish and is open to students who have completed at least one year of college or university. The Scholarship Committee selects recipients... Read more of this article

Photos: Police Vehicle Decorated In Pride Colours

[Updated] Bermuda’s first ever Pride Parade is taking place today [Aug 31] under a theme of ‘We Belong,’ with the Bermuda Police Service decorating a vehicle with rainbow colours and the word ‘Pride’ for the event. Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley previously said, “The BPS represents and supports all aspects of our diverse... Read more of this article

August 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, August’s photos attracted tens of thousands of reactions across our various social media networks, and judging by the number... Read more of this article