Archive for August, 2021
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend saw a crane on tractor trailer crash into a building, Jessica Lewis record a personal best time in the 800m at the Paralympics, Future Leaders Bermuda hold a Community Give-Back Day, an LGBTQI Pride event held, firefighters extinguish a cycle fire on Euclid Avenue, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend... Read more of this article
Acting Premier On Planned Work Stoppage
“The next two days will hurt those who can least afford it,” said Acting Premier Walter Roban on the eve of a planned two day work stoppage by some members of the Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU]. “Families will be under more pressure, working women and men will have added stress and businesses will be faced with even more uncertainty. All of... Read more of this article
Matteo Cervino Racing In Cagliari, Sardinia
Matteo Cervino is back in Cagliari, Sardinia to compete in the Italian Youth Championships U17 O’pen Skiff class. The event is one of the largest events hosted by the Italian Sailing Federation. There are over 950 competitors ages 9-17 in various sailing classes, including Optimist, O’pen Skiff, and Windsurf Techno 293. With near perfect... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday August 30
Monday, August 30 is expected to be cloudy, 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 ENE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%. Sunrise will be at 6:52am and sunset will be at 7:46pm. High tide will be at 2:28am and 3:05pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Photos: Future Leaders Community Day
Future Leaders Bermuda held its “Community Give-Back: Back to School Fun Day, Extracurricular Fair, and Vendors Market” today [Aug 29] at the Berkeley Institute. A spokesperson previously said, “We recognise the past year has brought increased hardship on many Bermudian families, businesses and community groups. Our organisation has sought ways... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: LGBTQI Pride Event In Hamilton
An event to celebrate LGBTQI+ pride was held last night [Aug 28] on Front Street in Hamilton featuring a number of local entertainers and advocates including Mark ‘Queen of Bermuda’ Anderson, Da’Khari Love, Chrissy Dior, Linda Bogle Mienzer, Tyler-Ray Wilson and more. Related Stories Videos: Mark Anderson Greets Commuters Video:... Read more of this article
Trio Continue Competing In Joe Martin Race
Bermuda riders were back in action in Fayetteville, Arkansas as Stage Two of Joe Martin Stage Race, with Conor White and Nicolas Narraway competing in the Elite Men’s 1, 2 Division, while Caitlin Conyers competed in the UCI Pro Women 1, 2 Division. Narraway clocked a winning time of 2.34:22, while White finished in 6th place with a time of 2.36:35. White,... Read more of this article
Dr. Douglas To Provide Football Play-By-Play
Bermudian Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas will serve as a commentator during a University of California Berkeley football match today [August 29], with the game starting at 8.00pm Bermuda time. A spokesperson said, “Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas – Bermudian professor, author, speaker and Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging... Read more of this article
Collie Buddz Cancels Shows Due To Covid-19
Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz has canceled his upcoming shows overseas due to “positive Covid-19 tests.” In an Instagram post, Buddz said, “I regretfully have to cancel tonight’s show in SD along with my upcoming performances at Dry Diggings and Berkeley due to positive Covid-19 tests. “To my amazing fans, the incredible... Read more of this article
BWS: TD Is Not A Threat To Bermuda At This Time
Tropical Depression Ten is “not a threat to Bermuda at this time”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 887 nm to the ES at 6am on Wednesday [Sept 1] with the BWS noting “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” Graphic... Read more of this article
Photos: St. David’s Win Eastern County Cup
[Updated with photos] St. David’s Cricket Club are the 2021 Eastern County Cup Champions after winning by six wickets. Baileys Bay won the toss and elected to bat, they were bowled out for 100, Tre Manders was the top scorer with 36, while St. David’s Cricket Club only used 3 bowlers with Justin Pitcher the pick of the bowlers with figures... Read more of this article
Results: Bermudian Footballers In England
Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Dale Eve, Justin Donawa, Kole Hall, Roger Lee, Reggie Lambe, Knory Scott, Keziah Martin, Amar Lewis and Ne-Jai Tucker were in action in England. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells was an unused substitute as his Bristol City teammates defeated Cardiff 2 – 1. Dale Eve Leamington defeated Dale Eve and his... Read more of this article
