Archive for July, 2021

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 28 2021

July 28 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,513.89, 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 for the week is available here [PDF]. Related Stories Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Nov 6 2026 Bermuda Stock... Read more of this article

Govt: Public Reminder Of Ongoing Road Works

The Ministry of Public Works said they wish to” remind the public of ongoing road works across the island impacting traffic flow. “Examples of locations where traffic delays may pose a problem are Middle Road near Khyber Pass in Warwick, Georges Bay Road at the entrance to Morgan’s Point, and Store Hill in Smiths, which will remain... Read more of this article

Photos: Final Preparations For Cup Match Classic

With less than 24 hours until the 2021 Cup Match Classic gets underway, the final preparations are being made at the St George’s Cricket Club this evening. The popular event was cancelled last year due to the pandemic, and returns this year, with some restrictions in place, with a Safekey required to enter. The 2021 Cup Match Classic will... Read more of this article

Flora Duffy Highly Ranked In Google Trends

People around the world have been Googling Bermuda’s Flora Duffy following her Olympic win, with the Bermudian triathlete ranking in the top Google Trends, a very notable achievement considering they process billions of searches per day. Shortly after her medal win, Google Trends showed her as the top trend in both New Zealand and Switzerland,... Read more of this article

Police Appeal: Help Locate 17-Year-Old [Found]

[Updated] The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Equan Kyree Richardson, who reportedly left home in the early hours of yesterday morning. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old, Equan Kyree Richardson, who reportedly left home in the... Read more of this article

Masks Not Required Outdoors During Cup Match

The Ministry “has updated the outdoor mask wearing guidance for the Cup Match Classic,” and “as amended, no masks are required outdoors during the SafeKey Cup Match Classic,” the Government advised today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport advised that it has updated the outdoor mask... Read more of this article

Official Govt & Legal Notices For July 28 2021

The official Government and Legal notices for today [July 28] include Draft North East Hamilton Local Plan 2021 & list of proposed planning applications. Assent Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Assent Notice ID: GN0726/2021 Public Authorities / Department: Government House Publication date: 28 July 2021 No. The Assent Of The Governor... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Thursday July 29

Thursday, July 29 is expected to see sunny periods with a few showers around, easing later, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 25°C/77°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 81%. Sunrise will be at 6.31am and sunset will be at 8.19pm. High tide... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Camp Paw Paw Greetings

With the 2021 Cup Match Classic set to get underway tomorrow, Camp Paw Paw helped commuters get into the holiday spirit today [July 28] by waving their Cup Match flags and cheering in support of their favourite teams. The 2021 Cup Match Classic will be broadcast on radio, television, and streamed online here on Bernews, on BernewsCupmatch.com, on... Read more of this article

Video: CNN Interviews Triathlete Flora Duffy

CNN interviewed Olympic Champion Flora Duffy, who told CNN that winning the island’s first ever gold Olympic medal is ‘bigger than her’ as it means so much to everyone in Bermuda. Flora Duffy claimed the victory in a dominant style, finishing more than one minute ahead of the silver medalist to claim the gold, causing the entire island... Read more of this article

Congratulations Extended To New St Lucia PM

Following their general election, Bermuda’s Acting Premier Walter Roban has extended congratulations to the new Prime Minister of St Lucia, Philip J. Pierre. A Government spokesperson said, “Following the General Election in St Lucia on Monday, 26 July, the main opposition party, the St Lucia Labour Party [SLP], claimed victory. “Acting... Read more of this article

Bus Routes 1 And 3 Resume Normal Service

Today [July 28], the Department of Public Transportation [DPT] announced that effective immediately “Route 1 and Route 3 have reopened for DPT buses.” A Government spokesperson said, “All trench work has been temporarily suspended on Shark Hole Hill and Harrington Sound Road/Harrington Hundreds Road intersection. The open trenches have... Read more of this article