Archive for May, 2021
Live Updates/Video: Bermuda Races, Showcase
[Updating] The Bermuda Day celebrations are set to take place today [May 28] including the road running race, the cycling race and the Bermuda Day showcase and you can follow live coverage of all events on Bernews. Due to the pandemic there are some changes from past holiday events, with the running race limited to 450 single runner participants and... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Day Race Start In St George’s
Bermuda Day celebrations are taking place today [May 28], including the annual road running race and cycling race. Due to the pandemic there were some changes from past holiday events, with the running race limited to 450 single runner participants. The three hour live stream replay of the Bermuda Day race is below The cycling race was won by Dominique... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Showcase Tickets Available At Gate
The Department of Culture is advising the public that tickets for today’s [May 28] Bermuda Day Showcase are now available at the gates of the National Stadium. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is advising the public that pre-registration for today’s Bermuda Day Showcase has closed, but tickets are now available... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Message From Minister Peets
[Bermuda Day message from Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Dr Ernest Peets] On behalf of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport, it’s my absolute pleasure to extend best wishes to all of you as we celebrate Bermuda Day. This has been an extraordinary year for all of us as we continue to find ways to mitigate the pandemic. In that sense... Read more of this article
Hopkins & Conyers Named Riders Of The Year
The Bermuda Bicycle Association recently held their Annual General Meeting that saw them announce the 2020 Awards. Kaden Hopkins and Caitlin Conyers were named Male & Female Riders of the Year, with Alexander Miller named the Junior Rider of the Year. Most Improved Junior – Liam Flannery Most Improved Adult – Chris Nusum Club Person of... Read more of this article
2021 Bermuda Day Grand Marshals Named
The Department of Culture has announced this year’s Grand Marshals, with Dejon Simmons, Jeremy Madeiros, and the Covid-19 Incident Command all receiving the recognition. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is delighted to announce this year’s 2021 Grand Marshals: Dejon Simmons, Jeremy Madeiros and Covid-19 Incident... Read more of this article
Video: May 28th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Happy Bermuda Day, follow live coverage on Bernews all day with the races to start in St George’s this morning and the Bermuda Day showcase to start at 2pm, Bermuda Day message from the Queen, no new confirmed Covid-19 cases, 250 volunteers join KBB Great Big Cleanup, and over 50 mini-float entries available for viewing are some of the stories... Read more of this article
Appleby, AGS To Sponsor Trusts Conference
Appleby and Appleby Global Services [AGS] will be the sponsors of the Transcontinental Trusts International Forum, which will be held virtually from June 1 – 4. A spokesperson said, “Appleby and Appleby Global Services [AGS] are pleased to once again sponsor the Transcontinental Trusts International Forum, which is taking place from 1-4 June... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 27 2021
May 27 saw 276 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $10,281.00 BD. 276 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing even at $37.25 per share. The BSX finished at 2,557.29, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 61 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF], and the full report... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Message From The Queen
Noting it is the “special occasion of your Bermuda Day,” Queen Elizabeth II has extended her “best wishes to the people of Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Today, H.E. Ms. Rena Lalgie, Governor and Commander-in-Chief conveyed a message from Her Majesty the Queen to Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP,MP and the people of Bermuda.” Her... Read more of this article
0 New Cases, 31 Active, 2 In Hospital, 1 In ICU
The Ministry received 1284 test results and none were positive, so there are currently 31 active cases, of which two people are in the hospital, with one in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, ”The Ministry of Health received 1284 test results since the last update, and none were positive for Covid-19. ”Additionally, since the last update, there... Read more of this article
Over 30 Years For Half Marathon Veterans
The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby organisers recently recognised two course veterans, with Cal Steede to participate in his 30th event and Barbara Clemens to compete in her 31st. The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby organisers posted the photo below online, saying, “Shout out to these two course veterans! Cal Steede will be participating in his 30th... Read more of this article
