Archive for May, 2022
May 2022: 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 Bermuda’s Somerset Bridge, Horseshoe Bay, Astwood Park, Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For May 31 2022
The official Government and Legal notices for today [May 31] include trademark applications, notification of planning applications registered, traffic notice & notice of intended marriage. Trademark Applications Advertised Before Registration No. 44 Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Trademark Applications Notice ID: GN0559/2022 Public... Read more of this article
Video: BWS Deputy Director Michelle Pitcher
Deputy Director of the Bermuda Weather Service Michelle Pitcher is joining Bernews this evening [May 31] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Ms Pitcher will be discussing the 2022 hurricane season — which officially starts tomorrow — with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] having predicted... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: May 31 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Sandys Rotary Donates To Sloop Foundation
The Sandys Rotary Club has donated $15,000 to the Bermuda Sloop Foundation to support bursaries for the upcoming voyage to the Turks & Caicos Islands, which is entitled “In the Wake of Mary Prince.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Sloop Foundation is very grateful to the Sandys Rotary Club’s generous donation of $15,000 to support bursaries... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday June 1
Wednesday, June 1 is expected to see mostly sunny with some cloud developing in the afternoon, with the high to be near 27°C/80°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 6.13am and sunset will be at 8.21pm. High... Read more of this article
EMO To Meet As Hurricane Season Starts
The 2022 Hurricane Season starts tomorrow [June 1], and today the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks confirmed that the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] Executive will meet next week to assess Government’s hurricane readiness. Minister Weeks said, “This is a very familiar time of year for us. Hurricane Season runs from June 1st to... Read more of this article
GoToBermuda Take Third Place In Race 11
GoToBermuda has claimed its first podium finish in the Seattle Pacific Challenge after finishing third in the latest stage of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. After an exceptionally close contest, with a nail-biting wait over the past few days for the final results, GoToBermuda finished behind Punta del Este in second and Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam... Read more of this article
Historical Photos: Queen Visits Bermuda
Government House is reflecting on the Queen’s visits to Bermuda over the past 70 years, posting a series of images online. Government House posted the photos online below, saying, “With two days until the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we remember the numerous visits to Bermuda over her 70 year reign. “Less than six months after her highly publicized... Read more of this article
RBR To Test Fire Ceremonial Guns This Evening
The Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] is advising that later this evening [May 31] they “will be conducting a test fire of two 25-pounder Ceremonial Guns in preparation for the Queen’s Birthday Parade.” A spokesperson said, “As part of the process, residents in the Warwick Camp area can expect to hear two loud bangs between 6.30pm and... Read more of this article
Football Squad Announced For June Matches
Dale Eve, Dante Leverock, Nahki Wells, Reggie Lambe, and Willie Clemons are among the team members named as the Bermuda Football Association [BFA] announced the selected squad for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches this June. A spokesperson said, “Following the Concacaf Draw, Bermuda was placed in Group B of League B with Haiti, Montserrat,... Read more of this article
Minister Visits Tucker House & Globe Hotel
As Heritage Month comes to an end, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets reflected on his visit to Tucker House and Globe Hotel Museum, which took place earlier this month. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that as part of his ongoing support of the island’s cultural institutions, Minister Peets has committed... Read more of this article
