Archive for May, 2021

Photos: Comet Class Host Two Regattas

[Updated with photos] Comet Class sails filled the St. George’s Harbour with two regattas taking place this weekend as sailors took part in the Campbell O’Connor Memorial and the Alan Frith Memorial regattas. Stephen Dickinson and his crew Wesley Tucker captured the Campbell O’Connor Memorial Regatta Trophy when they won two of the three races,... Read more of this article

Golf: Bermuda PGA Highlights Lloyd James

The Bermuda PGA has launched a series titled ‘Getting To Know Bermuda’s Golf Professionals’ to highlight local golfers, with their latest story featuring Lloyd James. A spokesperson said, “We continue our series of profiling Bermuda PGA Golf Professionals with this feature on the legendary Bermuda PGA Golf Professional the late Lloyd James. “Of... Read more of this article

Cricket: Jeffers & Hollis Team Results In UK

Bermudian cricketers Cameron Jeffers and Dennico Hollis were in action for their respective teams in the UK. Cameron Jeffers Cameron Jeffers and his Cowbridge Cricket Club 1XI teammates defeated Newbridge Cricket Club 1st XI by 26 runs. Newbridge won the toss and sent Cowbridge to bat, Cowbridge scored 183/7 in their allotted 50 overs, Thomas Merilaht... Read more of this article

UN: ‘Week Of Non-Self-Governing Territories’

Every year from May 25th to May 31st, the United Nations marks the “International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories.” The United Nations maintains a list of what they deem to be “Non-Self-Governing Territories”, and Bermuda is included, having been listed since 1946; with all the other British Overseas... Read more of this article

Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos

This past weekend was marred with tragedy, with a 16-year-old girl passing away following a road collision and the island recording another Covid related death. In addition, this weekend saw the island celebrate Bermuda Day, a 25-year-old man stabbed, 283 vaccines administered during the Mobile Covid-19 Vaccination Programme at National Sports Centre... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of 16-Year-Old Girl

[Updated: The police have now confirmed the sad news that a 16-year-old girl has died] A serious two vehicle collision occurred on South Road in Southampton this afternoon [May 30], the police have confirmed. The police said, “Around 12:15pm today [Sunday, 30th May] police and other first responders were dispatched to a reported serious two... Read more of this article

Minister Of Health Confirms Another Death

The Government has confirmed that “Bermuda has recorded another death of someone who was Covid positive” and said this “brings the total number of coronavirus related deaths to 33.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “I am sad to report that Bermuda has recorded another death of someone who was Covid positive. I extend my... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Monday May 31

Monday, May 31 is expected to see thunderstorms, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 22°C/72°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 96%. Sunrise will be at 6:13am and sunset will be at 8:20pm. High tide will be at 1:00am and 1:32pm, while low tide... Read more of this article

Vaccine Locations: Shelly Bay, Tatem, Victor Scott

The mobile vaccination centres will be available at locations including Shelly Bay Marketplace, TN Tatem Middle School, and Victor Scott Primary School from June 1st to June 6th. The Bermuda Government posted the graphics below, saying: “Next week the mobile vaccination locations are: “Shelly Bay Marketplace on June 1. “TN Tatem Middle School... Read more of this article

Police Appeal To Locate Two Teenagers [Found]

[Updated] The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Ziun Castle and 16-year-old Tyzhae DeSilva. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Ziun Castle and 16-year-old Tyzhae DeSilva. Images provided by the police: “Both young... Read more of this article

UK Cricket: Bermuda Players Team Results

Bermudian cricketers Kamau Leverock, Zeri Tomlinson, Logan Jones, Brianna Ray, Keegan Jones, Dennico Hollis, and Chare Smith were in action for their respective teams in the UK. Kamau Leverock Kamau Leverock would lead Caythorpe Cricket Club 1st XI to a 12 run victory over Wollaton Cricket Club 1st XI. Caythorpe won the toss and elected to bat, they... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday May 30th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that the island celebrated Bermuda Day, Hamilton Princess & Beach Club donated $3,500 to the Women’s Resource Centre, the family of the late Laverne Furbert offer a new $5,000 scholarship for mature students, and Jayden DeSilva was recognized by the Council of British International Schools were all some of the positive news stories from the... Read more of this article