Archive for May, 2022
RYL Rentals To Host Fun Day On June 5th
RYL Rentals will be celebrating their first anniversary on Sunday, June 5th with a Free Family Community Day at the St George’s Cricket Club from 12pm to 6.00pm. Owner Rogernae Lightbourne said, “RYL Rentals, a new small business offering party rentals. RYL Rentals, a sole proprietorship and uses the acronym, RYL, which stands for Relevant,... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday May 29th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that the island celebrated Bermuda Day, Convex Group partnered with Dame Flora Duffy, the Garden Club of Bermuda donated $10,000 to Waterstart, Conyers gave out their 2022 Legal Awards, the Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association donated $200,000 to rest homes, and local artist Meredith Andrews donated $30,000 to Keep Bermuda Beautiful and the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Review: Kennel Boys At Grotto Bay Beach
[Written by Dale Butler] It was a joy to sit at the Bayside Terrace Grill & Bar at Bermuda’s famous Grotto Bay Beach Resort and Spa at 11 Blue Hole Hill, Hamilton Parish. The facility has long had a good reputation for establishing enduring memories. Toting an invitation in my back pocket to hear Bermuda’s famous Kennel Boys during the Thursday... Read more of this article
Photos, Video, 360: Onion Day At Carter House
Bermuda Onion Day was celebrated today [May 28] at Carter House in St. David’s, featuring historic displays and, of course, onions. Introduced to the island in the early 1600s, the Bermuda onion was first exported to the east coast from St. George’s in 1847. Onions quickly became Bermuda’s major export crop, and by the middle of the 19th century,... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Sunday May 29
Sunday, May 29 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud with the chance of a shower or two, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 6.13am and sunset will be at 8.19pm. High tide... Read more of this article
Harbour Swimmers To Compete In Florida
The Harbour Swim Club’s Silver and Gold Squads will be competing in the T2 Aquatics Norris Foundation Meet in Naples, Florida. The team is made up of 26 swimmers and ranges in age from 11 to 15. For many on the team, this will be their first overseas trip since 2019. Head Coach of the Harbour Swim Club, Shona Palmer said, “This is the first overseas... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Gombeys In Bermuda Day Parade
[Updated with video] Our fourth and final Bermuda Day Parade photo gallery is in keeping with the tradition of the Gombeys appearing at the end of events, with the final gallery featuring images showcasing the island’s iconic Gombeys, who thrilled the crowds with their performances. According to the parade order list, the Bermuda Day parade ended... Read more of this article
‘Strange Situation’ Located, Crew Are All Safe
After initially issuing an advisory to ‘be on the lookout’ for a sailing vessel that left Bermuda and was expected to arrive in Nova Scotia on May 25, the First Coast Guard District has confirmed that vessel has been located and all “crew members are safe” The USCG Northeast tweeted the image below and said, “Be on the... Read more of this article
Photo Set #3: Bermuda Day Heritage Parade
Thousands of people lined the streets — some setting up the night before — for the much anticipated Bermuda Day Heritage Parade in Hamilton, which marked the first parade since 2019, with the past two years affected by the pandemic. Participants including the Gombeys, dance groups, motocross riders and more, made their way past an enthusiastic... Read more of this article
Photos: Junior Athlete Sponsorship Awards
The 2022 National Junior Sponsorship Awards were recently presented, with a number of the island’s top young athletes earning grants to assist them in their sporting endeavors. Hosted by the Department of Youth, Sports and Recreation, tennis player Trey Mallory was named as the first recipient of the Flora Duffy Award, an award designed to... Read more of this article
Lewis Finishes 5th In 400m In Switzerland
Bermuda’s Jessica Lewis continued competing in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland. In her second event, Lewis took to the track for the T53 Women’s 400m. Lewis was clocked across the line in a time of 59:44 which saw her finish 5th, with Catherine Debrunner breaking the World Record in a winning time of 52:21, Samantha Kinghorn... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting May 28
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday May 28th. On Saturday the Carnival Magic cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl and Enchantment of the Seas cruise ships and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Tuesday the Cool Runner LNG tanker... Read more of this article
