Archive for July, 2021
Weather Forecast For Sunday August 1
Sunday, August 1 is expected to see a mix of sun & cloud with the chance of an early shower or two, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 27°C/80°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6.33am and sunset will be at 8.17pm.... Read more of this article
Police Receive Noise Complaints This Morning
The police confirmed they “received a number of noise complaints as a result of the volume level of music played during an event which took place at Bernard Park in the early hours of this morning.” A police spokesperson said, “The organisers co-operated with police following requests to turn down the music in light of those complaints... Read more of this article
‘No Incidents Requiring Police Involvement’
“There were no incidents requiring police involvement at the grounds,” the police said following this year’s Cup Match Classic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] would like to congratulate the Somerset Cricket Club on winning Cup Match 2021 and retaining the coveted cup following an exciting and entertaining... Read more of this article
Covid: 15 New Cases, 36 Active, 0 In Hospital
The Ministry received 8031 test results — spanning three days of testing — and 15 were positive for Covid-19, with six classified as imported, seven as local transmission with known contact and two as under investigation. The island’s active cases have increased to 36, the highest since May, however no one is in the hospital. In a... Read more of this article
BEU Extend Condolences To Caisey Family
The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] has extended their condolences to the family of the late Gilbert Charles William ‘Bill’ Caisey. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] wish to extend our sincere and deepest condolences to the Family of our dear Bro. Gilbert Charles William ‘Bill’ Caisey. “Bro. ‘Bill’... Read more of this article
Video: People Celebrate Cup Match At Beach
The island celebrated the Cup Match holiday in various ways, many attending the match at the St George’s Cricket Club, some camping out, others watching the match on TV or online, and quite a few people made their way to the beach to enjoy the day. The video below shows a look at the crowd yesterday [July 30] and some comments from people about... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2021 Bacchanal Run Underway
[Updated] Some people got up early this morning [July 31] to take part in the Bacchanal Run, which started at around 3.00am, with party goers meeting at Bernard Park before heading out on the road. The event had a large group exemption which said a SafeKey must be used with all attendees, and allowed for a “gathering of 500 persons to assemble... Read more of this article
Review: Buna Gallery And Coffee House
[Written by Dale Butler] If you go looking for the legendary Junius Burrows Plumbing company at 30 Main Road, Sandys, you will not find it. It is now the Buna Gallery and Coffee House. After months of extensive renovations, Dr. Dana Zhyon Selassie, owner/manager, has transformed this Sandys landmark into a facility that will excite you and make this... Read more of this article
July 2021: 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 and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included the Bailey’s Bay walkway, a view over Waterville, Admiralty... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting July 31
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday July 31st. On Monday the Oleander container ship and the Viking Orion cruise ship are expected, on Wednesday the Somers Isles container ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: Second Day Of 2021 Cup Match
People made their way to the east end on Friday to attend the second day of the 2021 Cup Match Classic, with St. George’s Cricket Club hosting the event, which saw Somerset claim the coveted Cup. As always, people were dressed to impress, with a number sporting their team colours as part of their attire. For additional Cup Match photo galleries please... Read more of this article
Video: July 31st Bernews Morning Newsflash
Somerset win Cup Match, people enjoy Cup Match at the cricket match, camping on the beach and more, International 5O5 Sailing Championships cancelled, Bacchanal Run held this morning and 39 cases announced so far this month are some of the stories in this morning’s [July 31] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning Newsflash includes an overview... Read more of this article
