Archive for July, 2021

Bus Route Changes Due To Bacchanal Run

There will be changes to the bus routes due to road closures for the Bacchanal Run that will take place on the evening of Saturday [July 31]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation is advising that road closures will impact bus service for the Bacchanal Run that will take place on the evening of Saturday, 31 July. “Due... Read more of this article

Space Camp For Middle School Students

The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Department of Energy is inviting “public middle school students to apply for this year’s Challenger Alaska to Bermuda Virtual Space Camp, offered free of charge.” A Government spokesperson said, “This camp is continued in partnership with the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska, with whom the... Read more of this article

Cricket: BCB Weekend Top Performers Stats

Following Premier and First Division Cricket as well as Bermudian Cricketers playing abroad in action over the weekend, today we take a look at the top performers. In the batting department Marcus Scotland playing for Finchley Cricket Club was the weekend top scorer with 103 not out, Dominic Sabir from the Warwick Workmen’s Club had the second-highest... Read more of this article

Sailing: Kempe Continues Competing In Italy

Youth sailor Sebastian Kempe continued competing at the 2021 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships in Arco, Italy. It was a tough day on the water for the race committee on northern Lake Garda. With a less than promising forecast, the committee sent the sailors afloat three hours early to try to grab the last of a dying north breeze. In an overall fleet... Read more of this article

CSG Cup Match Trash Collection Schedule

The Corporation of St. George [CSG] is informing the public about the Cup Match trash collection for businesses and residents. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG] would like to inform the public, whose trash is collected by the CSG, that Cup Match trash collection for businesses and residents is as follows: “There will be a... Read more of this article

Video: Minister On Solar Course Training

[Updated] Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban is holding a press conference this morning [July 28] to introduce a Solar Training Course with the National Center for Construction Education and Research [NCCER]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 13-minute... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Cup Match Designs

Each week Bernews features Bermuda themed ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ designs, and this week focuses on Cup Match designs, with over 50 options available via our network site BernewsCupMatch.com. The graphical themes available range from those suitable for Somerset and St. Georges fans, to ones highlighting Mary Prince Day and Emancipation Day,... Read more of this article

OUTBermuda Launches Stakeholder Survey

OUTBermuda is asking its stakeholders to “submit feedback on how the charity and its board are doing and what they can do better” via a survey. A spokesperson said, “OUTBermuda is reflecting on another successful renewal of its Registered Charity status; the Registry General in Bermuda renewed the charity’s status through to 14... Read more of this article

Celebrating Cup Match Players Over 80

The Former Cup Match Players & Officials Association [FCMPOA] hosted a luncheon for senior Cup Match players – those above 80 years of age – with eight out of 16 players that fall into the category attending the event. Speaking during the event, FCMPOA President Dean Minors said, “As President of the Former Cup Match Players and... Read more of this article

Bernews To Live Stream Cup Match Classic

The 2021 Cup Match Classic — which gets underway tomorrow [July 29] — will be broadcast on radio, television, and streamed online here at Bernews. St. George’s Cricket Club’s President Neil Paynter previously said, “We are pleased that the 2021 Cup Match Classic will be aired on TV, radio and live internet streaming this year with... Read more of this article

Cycling: Robin Horsfield Returns To Competition

Robin Horsfield recently returned to cycling action in Quebec, Canada A spokesperson said, “As Canada came out of a months-long lockdown of sport, Robin Horsfield was able to return to action in July. “After gathering some first and second place finishes at regional races [at the Hardwood Hills weekly series and Kelso Conservation weekly series],... Read more of this article

Cycling: Hopkins Continues Competing In Madrid

Kaden Hopkins continued competing in the Vuelta a Madrid Under 23 Road Race. Representing Essax, Hopkins finished Stage Two in 89th place after he clocked a time of 2:55:46 over a 104.8 km distance. Elias Maris won the stage with a time of 2:38:49, and Hopkins is in 88th place overall 17:06 behind the leader Xabier Isasa. Related Stories Cyclists... Read more of this article